312066 0348 2389 x • ■ / »' 5 ^'■^v^r-; <*$* -".v *>..**■ mft? A fail \& m MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NO.__a_8.Q_2J__DATE__1-151.Q_7_ SOURCE__Q__. _E ___S.t :.QTT L______. FLOfl. . IS" SUPPLEMENT TO THE FLORISTS' EXCHANOE. Index to The Florists' Exchange, Volume AV, 1 903 Illustrated articles are marked with an r*i asterisk. Farce at a Flower Show \ Fellow Feeling, ete ogressiv .■ Association.. ualnl Old Huns.- and merely Serious Society., lun" Ray of Hope tor Wanting Widow |p to Mount Mitchell.. la, The Rose polymorphum dissec- i atio-purpnreum. Sup- plt to No. 11 pseudo-platanus. Supplt. No. 7. Light in Plant mum 114, 406' hybrldum" 406* iantum "hybrldum" and Iroweanum 4Si idvertlsing, Random Notes 53 Igavea at Botanic Harden, Washington. D. C 703' Uyssum for Winter Flow- ie 64s ■yllis 488, 592 leal Association ei rSHvymen, Detroit ting o£ 693 gram 501 lean Institute (N. T.) iw 292 American Park and Out- door Art Association 428 Program of Meeting 71S merican Peony Society, 167, 194, 349, 693 Officers of 673 merican Pomological So- ciety 672 merican Rose Society.. 253, 317 Fifth Annual Meeting and Exhibition of 358 List of Premiums for Philadelphia Show 114 Work of The 361 merican Seed Trade Asso- ciation. Convention of.. 719 mp.-lnpsis Veitchii, Sow- ing Seeds of 186 mygdalus, Forcing for Easter 143 its 36 ( In Lawns 719 pplled Scripture 539 rauoaria excelsa 172 Imbrlcata 172 rboretum, Morton's 5 rdisia crenulata 173 sparagus Sprengeri 143 sters 169, 4S8 for Pot Culture 488 ubas, Berry-bearing 159 alea amcena 405* ndica, specimen 254* ndica alba 538* zaleas 404 Ghent Quinquennial Exposition 538 mollis 583, 691, 718 Sander's Prize 675* B anquets and Backbone 258 Peter, on American Horticulture 700 ean Growing, Commercial, in New York State 303 utification of Waste Places 203 edding Plants 19S ia Gldire de .Lorraine 168, 618 longipila 430* egonias. Rex 614 Double Tuberous 670 Tuberous-rooted 120. 431 oiler. A Coil 236 .'lean a 173. 199 s. Coil, Duration and • of 539 Steam, Summer Treat- ment of 673. 695 oks— A Woman's Hardy Card.ii. 194; American Carnation. The 53fi; Book of the Strawberry, nr.. •iculture. Home. 258; Ginseng. 36; Hardy Fruits and Ornamentals, Guide to. 509; Insects Injurious to Roses 499; Onion Cul- ture, T'ie New 483 Bowling Event, Annual, at Flatbush, N. Y Box, Leaves of, Turning Yellow Briefs for Busy Florists, 1. 12, 63, 80, 121, US, 157, 196, 225, 255. 288, 814, 841, 104, 163, 173, 1, 638, 567, 592, (US, 646, 674, 7US, Biicki hoi a, I larolina Budded Lilacs Buffalo's Department Store Show Bulb Crop. Holland Prospects, Holland Situation, French. 336, 553, Bulbs, Tests of American.. Sin bank, Luther, I to lored . Burlington (N. .1.1 Estab lishment, A (J. G. Sholl) Burpee's Farm Annual... Bushes for Shifting Sands c California Privet, Hedge of 341 as a Defensive Hedge Plant 6 Calla, The Godfrey 647 Callas 254 for Easter 288 Camellias, outdoors 421 "Canadian Florist." The... 290 Horticultui^l A^;„^,..li n, Executive Meeting.. .33. Una Canna, Mrs. E. S. Converse 665 Mont Blanc. Supplt. to No. 15 169* Seth Low 616 Carnation Grower, A Roch- ester, N. Y 475 League, The 36, 140 Show at Baltimore 366 Show at Boston 322 Show at Cleveland 345 Show at Toronto 290 Society. American 166. 194 Banquet to 233, 236 Incorporation of 8S Notes on Recent Show of 232 Premium List for Brooklyn Show 88 Twelfth Annual Meeting and Exhibition at Brooklyn, N. Y 200-3 Carnations 475 A House of, from Pots 593 Ashes. The Use of in Car- nation Growing 88 at Cottage Gardens. Queens, N. Y 39 at L. E. Marquisee's 58 at Lancaster 121 Benches for 543 Best, for Retail Trade... 42 Congressmen and 254 Cutting and Packing 142 Cutting Bench. Fungus on 120 Growing Variety Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson 38 Field Planting at Flat- bush, N. Y 543 Houses for 543 Memorial Day 646 Mixed Stock 142 New, Deterioration of 141 Observations and Conclu- sions 357 Our 116 planted in 1903. 616, 622, 623. 646, 674 Potted Stock, Care of 88 Propagation. March 288 Seasonable Notes 430 Seedling 260 Soil for 488, 646 Storing Flowers of 566 To Dye, Green 288 Unrooted Cuttings 89 Varieties— Albatross, 233*; Bride, The. 202. 241: En- chantress, 12, 235*; Field. Marshall, 38*, 39*: Flagg. Mrs. Ernest. 454' Fla- mingo, 233*; Harlowar- den, 38*. 39*: Her Majes- ty. 38*. 39*; Indianapolis. 197*: Joost. Mrs. Frances, 673; Kennieott. Alice C, 159: Lady Bountiful. 116: Lowndes. Governor, 201*; Maadalene. 198*: No 138A, »*i Naumann. Louise. 116*; He,,, i .,,„ 116; Phcebus. 454: Phyl- lis. 159; Pond. Lillian. 230; Pontiac, 174; Profu- sion. 194; Reliance, 564; The Qui ei ! ' lo\ , i noi , a Spoil of, i , :, Si asatlon, 282 . Sibyl, 116; Success, 116; Sunblrd, 233"; Tiger, 41*; Una, 194; Webb, Mrs, William Seward, 86; White, Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, Nil*, 194; Yolk- town Young Stock, Care of Casket Cover, A Floral.... < 'atalogues. Seedsmen's, J. i '. Vaughan on Catalpas, Grafting i 'ol.'i i Of Lebanon Red, Beauty of from Cuttings Cement in Greenhouse Con- struction Cemeteries, Taxation of Central Park, N. Y., Reno- vating Chaimeiops excelsa, Hardi- ness of 186, 340, Chemical Manures for Gar- den Crops Cherry, English Morello Chestnuts, Spanish, in Eng- land Chickweed, To Eradicate.. Chimney, Size of Christmas Greens Pines in Pots for Reports; Canadian, 1902... Store Front Decorations 15*, 16* Trade Reports, 1902 17 Chrysanthemum frutescens in Violet House 357 Chrysanthemum Society of America 12 and variety Estelle 115 and Weak-Necked Va- rieties 195 Exhibition, 1903 454 Preliminary Prize List for New York Show 564, 647 Review of . Work of Committees 14 Exhibition Flowers and c • rowers 513 Chrysanthemums for Exhi- bition 92 in Cold Frames 453 Manures for 428 Starting Cuttings of 42 Citrus trifoliata as a Hedge Plant 261 Clematis paniculata 453* The Scarlet 29 Clerodendron Balfourii 292* Clinging Vines 197 Clianthus Dampierii 618 Clucas & Boddington Co., New York 526 Coal, Let us Have Free En- try 12 Prices. Ratio of. to Re- ceipts 93 Scarcity of in New Jersey 12 Situation, The 37, 197 Substitutes for 23 Cielngyne Dayana 729* Coil Boilers, Duration and Care of 539 Colorado Blue Spruce 473 Concrete , 611 Conifers, Leaders to 527 Conviviality, The. of the Craft 286 Copyright for Rose Hofused 12 Corn 'Top. Ohio 662 Crab-apple, Sweet-scented.. 555 i Iratsegus pyracantha 393 i 'nuns. King of the Whites. (•'oiling 237 Croton, The, As a Bedding Plan! 729 Cryptomerlas in Japan 29 currant. The 6 Custom House Examination Of Trees Cuttings, Planting 445 D New Classlfi- second year. in Day, Flowers Table, to, a W I Roosi ■ i San Francisco I l I I I l LI I ' Deutzia, Double Pink Lemoinel, Forcing Device, \ toi Smllax, etc Dlelytre toi Easter, Forc- ing i '"K" i. Japane e Wnlti HOW el'e.l Drai sens ken ensls 618, I'eie i 'baron Dreer's Garden Calendar.. E Earllness of the Season Easter, 1903 Display of John Coombs. of John 11. I lunlop Displays, New York Re- tailers' 485*, Forcing Amygdalus for.. Forcing Dielytra for Forcing Viburnum fur... Freesias for Lilies for Stock, Among Growers of Trade of 1903 456, Later Reports of Elieagnus Simoni Electricity, Effect of on Plant Life Employer and Employee... English Horticultural Notes Eremuri at Riverton, N. J. Espalier Fruit Trees Ether. Forcing by, in France Eucalyptus, "Hardy" Evergreen Seedlings 393, Evergreens, A Bed of. Sup- plt. to No. 26 Balls of Earth with Clipped at Bobbink & At- kins' Dead Branches in Early Planting of for Summer Sales for the Northwest How to Care for in Winter. The Sun on.. Leaders to Near I 'ities Some Neglected The Planting Size of Transplanting 393, Everything for the Garden Exochorda grandifl . .. Exposition Building, Mil- waukee 360, Express C panii - i hi Express Hates. 36. 60. 96. 114. 134, 148, 151, 194, 250. 258, F Fern, \ G I Hardy, for Grouping A Lasting Anna Foster, A View of Hybrids and Hybridizing I0i The Plerson Feins. A Talk on Boston Green Worms on of \ew v.. aland, Bom Noble Fertilizer, A complete Fertilizers, A Iiitlletin on.. under Glass Fewkes, a. h. \ n i ' i i Portrait i Fii ii- Leaves, Damaged Turning Veil •■ ta 618. Plants, Two m ns»' r .»" -3H7. ial .Notes on te. Hi: ton, ' "i of I'l.ll PAQI FLORAL I lesigns, Some 2IJ7- 120 Engine, A 288* 486* Motor car. A 363* i i;j? Sin loiindings 316 730 Florist" Club 6'.' i oi vn„ 1 1, -,,, \ so. iatlon \lner- 673; altli i . 296 i '■ineninall Florists' i 13 so, |ety, ;,;;,, Colorado So oi Floriculturists, 61! tnral .-'■ 670 mantown (Pa I Hortli til 53 Una! So.i.u. i;:, lliand Rapids, Mli h ., 211; Hamp di i v , 1 1. . , CUltUl 279; Hartford, Coi Mon- 305 tana, 127: New B 4.-,i Mass.. ].-,:. N'.-w Haven 4S4* County Horticultui 487* eiety, 68; .New I ■ i lountj (Conn 486* e,s' and Florists' Club. 143 90; Pittsburg, 15; State 143 Florists' Association of 172 Indiana. 66; Dtica, N, 142 Y.' 598 142 Flow., Garden, The Sum- 356 mer 820 460* Market for Indianapolis.. 45 485 Philadelphia 18 6 Shows, Texas 404 Flowering and Ornamental 521 Shrubs for the North.. 318 140 Shrubs in their Order of 593 Blooming 355* 610 Freesias 488 5 for Easter 142 Freeze, An Extraordinary. 445 538 French Human llva.inths.. 662 305 Fruit Stocks, Seeds and 473 Fruit Trees. Outlook for. 186 Trees, Espalier 5 726* for Ornamental Planting 6 445 Tap Hoots of Ifl7 Fuchsias 489 593* Fumigating Sweet Peas.... 168 249 277 663 n ' Dwelling '. .' '. for Old Trees the South Grafted Grafting Hybrid Perpetual Improvement of hybrid selection— Blind vs. Flowering Wood for Cuttings Manure for New Outdoor, Cultivation of 678, Temperature for Ameri- can Beauty Cuttings Varieties— I '.lush Rambler, 670; Farquhar. The, 20; Gruss an Teplitz. 729; Levavasseur, Mine., 488; Liberty, House of, 730; Pillar of Gold, 482: • Presentation1 to (Portrait) s St. Louis Exposition 36, Salt for a Lawn Sand 254, Sands, Shifting, Bushes for Scale, Brown, on Palms.... San Jose, on Peach Twigs on Spruce Trees Season, Oddities of the Seed and Plant Introduction and Distribution, Expert in Beds, Keeping Damp Celery Crop Plants, Condition of 605, Crops, Nebraska Growing on Long Island. Mustard, Case Sugar Corn 275, 391, Seed Trade Association, American Seeds, Dill and Parsley, Aromatic Vine, Alfalfa, and Insects on Selaginella Watsoniana.618. Shrub, A Hawthorn-scented Shrubs and Vines, Early Flowering Skimmia japoniea Smith, Elmer D., Chrysan- themist Snails Soft, in Gardens Sna | id ragons Society of American Flor- ists—Executive Commit- tee, Appointments on Meeting 320, Peony Association of, and Sweet Pea, Statistics of the Sweet Peas Novelties in for 1903 Fumigating Syringa japoniea grandiflora T Tank, Size of Water Overflowing Tap Roots of Fruit Trees.. Taxation of Cemeteries.... The Passing of an old Land- mark (Gabriel Marc & Co. est., Woodside, L. I.).... Thermometer, A Recording Thorburn & Co.'s Catalogue Tomato, Tree.. 6, 107, 135, 159, Tomatoes, Forcing Trade Unionism Among Florists Transplanting, Late, of Trees and Shrubs Tree Currant Tomato, The Trees, About Custom House Examina- tion of Deciduous, Transplanting. Late Fruit. Espalier Fruit. for Ornamental Planting of .vi-Bc-imt-al-Arms for.... 402 Transportation to Mil- waukee 644 Soil for Carnations 489 Vegetables 489 Tightening. About Newly Planted Stock 527 Solatium Oapsicastrum 618 Solid B.-ds vs. Benches 268 Something To Be Pushed Along 134 Soot. To Dispose of 269 Sow Bugs 431 Special Spring Edition 350 Spira-a japoniea 236 Spiraeas, Summer-flowering 222 Spruce. Douglas 78 Desirability of 135 Golden Norway .' 583 Norway, Avenue of. Sup- plt. to No. 24 672 Stock. Getting in Shape.. . ° White Exoelslo- 670 stock- 319 .mi, soiling 93, 135 u Tlmus americana, The American Elm. Supplt. to No 4 ... eampestris superba. Sup- plt. to No. 9 Tnion Gardeners in Chicago The Hardeners' and Flor- V Vegetables, List of Ameri- can Varieties of, for 1901, 1902 Veronica Teucrium Viburnum, Forcing, for Easter opulus 31! Vick. Charles H. (Portrait) 71 Vinca. Herbaceous Vines, Clinging for Dead Trees in Pots Violet Growers, Farmers Becoming Violets 62, Virginia Creeper w Walnut, English, Hardiness of Walnuts, English, from Buds Ward, C. W., President American Peony Society (Portrait) Water Tempering Device, A Wax, Grafting Weeds in Lawns. Killing.. White F!v. or Plant House Aleyrode Willard. S. F., President- elect American Seed Trade Association (Portrait) Wineberry Japanese Wintzer. Anloine (Portrait) Wistaria as Bushes Women, Outdoor Work for Wood Ashes World's Fair. St. Louis. Arboriculture at Notes :... Palace of Horticulture.... 675. Pomology at 305. orms. Green, on Ferns,., Yearbook, The, for 1902. A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XV. No. 1 NEW YORK, JANUARY 3, J903 One Dollar Per Year Here Is Roomer Bargain in Bums lor Easier Forcing. SMALL hint' oil. red 1" in l^sd'hi"- shapV, ,i"7l^VvTi:lV\T It AKi.'Viss At'tiIKSE REDUCKU Send for lftuiiil.lt' li>t of surplus bulbs, which \\ c :uv closing out at equally es. Whin ordering please refer to tins sf.-t i»l offer. SIZED NAMED HYACINTHS. WHITE ROMAH HYACINTHS. Tins is won-liTt'ulh- line stork for the price. ii/.e-l'M5em.lneirci " >r Easter forcing, eit pans. Nothing is r \ill he pleased per Hid; $1^.00 per moo Giuantea. Roh. Siyi-.r. s The follow, ml; hlu- v„r Mil) : *1 .'.(10 per 100U at only $1.50 per 2*16.00 perlOOOt.viz.: Blues, La l'.yrmise, Klou-lin. C/arPeh-r; also Tamerlun FINE NAMED HYACINTHS rloOOi. La Peyrons, , he-nlus,' La Pluie dOr. Gen. " li . I'.lokslien.'. Bouquet !■ iiiliv, ■ ■'■mi I'ntiri' oi' Sweden, Fle\o, . O'-u. Antinck. Kin^r of Wurt.-ni- .truTQe.LaVirtdnite. Lord Ansmi, Llo. Prime of 1 1 range. Prince of Separate Colors, Single d Double. We still have a leh we oiler :i- Ion- lis unsold t $3.50 a IOO: $20.00 a 1O00 (worth $26 a 1000). HYACINTHS bulbs, which u. ..UtTiLs l..nga- unsold at $15. Ot per lOOO (worth. $26.00 per 1000). II1DPICCIIC These pri.'es will speak forthem HHHblSSUO sellcs: Yen Sh.n. .Ii.ulil. .Mr; sized linll.s. per 10KI, ST.. Ml ; I 1'iiiiipet Major. Singh VoilSion.perlOoli. ^il.on I'nii. . p-, poeticiiHOrnatu ineomparal: . pi.. Alba Plena Odoral perKHKI, $1 KI- I'i.Ihis, Sin-h Swecl-r, 1,1. .1 .1.. Mini. p. r IKK), S'.'.no: Cold, n Spur, Silver Phu; ella. Incniupitrab ..... y4m. poi.t 1000, $2.00 laxllillis, per 1IHIII. -1",IHI Single and Double. La Reine, Rachf Duke .per Il-MMI. I?.",. 00; York, Row Bh Cottage Maid, -.Too^t van V.ui.lel. Brutus. Red, per 1000, $ii.oo; T.-urut^..]!, red and yellow. Gloria Sohs, I> Blason. Komiic per luto. $7,00: Pot- tehakker wlnh , I'm- van '1'tioll scarlet. Standard Royal Sliver, per MOO, $7.50: Rose (irisdelin. Belle Proserpine, Mc $12.00: Joi.st van S'ondel, whit.-, hose Luisante, per p II I IC We have a f.-w hundred of these, whi.-h UNLLRtf ,-an lie -mti, n m inn shape for Easter. Extra si/.'d hiilhs.l1} to m inches in diameter, $;i. 00 per 100. worth $.">.oo p. r ion. s, ]. ■, ted bulbs, m to 1*4 inches in diameter, Sl.ooper Iihi, worth fn.m p,r F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bsparagns Plomosns Nanus SPLENDID CROP NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT GOOD HEAVY STRINGS 50 CTS. EACH. W.H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass, NEW CROP SEEDS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING. ASTERS 7m. Mil IlllllC, lavender. 4 ozs. for $3.60 $0.25 $1.00 Queen of the Market,!" color or mixed, mse, liu-lit blue. white, loss, for $1.76 15 .60 Victoria (Herman seed), to color or mixed, while, scarlet, light blue, dark blue, pink. ,ea. Daybreak, tin., new pink sort Purity, tin., new white sort.. , ASPAHAblHSpreniteri. I'.r loo s Is, 25.'.; 1000. $2.00 AI.VSSIUI- I.IttU- Gem, dwarf Maritlmum. tall AMPELOFSn- Veitchli Per lb., $1.00 CANDVTUFT- Empreas, finest white White Rochet. Per lb. 60c. CENTEAllREAS- Cyiiiiiocarpn, white foiia^o Candidissima. llargarllae, Hlant White Sul- Tellow ciJematis- Paniculata. Per lb., $5.00 COB*:a 8CANDENS Purple 4 o'/.s. for $1.00 DAISY (H.'llis Perennisl- Snonball, V. Int.- Double .... Eonsyfellow. Bed. Double 25 2 00 25 2.00 25 3.00 Large NDIVISA-Tradc Pki. 0j. S2.50 $0.10 ¥0.30 DRACEKa -N.'W Seed J UII'IRIAI. MORNING' l.l.OltllN Giant Japanese, lb . $1.50 06 Giant Frliiicetl, " 3 00 10 Erlnus, trailing blue MIGNtaNETTE — Allen's Defiance, the i PAN8V, .Von riu* Ultra. PVRETHR1M AIIREDIW Golden Feather 10 8MU.AX, New Crop Seed. Per lb., $3.50 .10 .50 8.00 Princess Alice, Separate Colors, iite, roBe, light lived .50 50 1 00 THl'NEBRGIA VERBENA— Mammoth Mixed 25 PETl'NIA, Choicest 1)1)1.1 rlniiltl. Pkt. 25 needs for 35c. Grandiflora, Sinele Erlngred. Pit. sen seeds f..r 50e. SALVIA SPI.ENDEN8 Scarlet Sage, 1000 seeds, 25c. : oz. $1.75 DroopinK Spikes, 1000 seeds. .25c. oz. $1.75 Crop. Just Received. Porsterlana and 10011, $4.00: per box of 4000 seeds, ?14 00. Now Ready for Delivery. Large balls, 20 to .T) ineh. s in . ir. un.fer- " SO pi rdoz.; $25.00 per 100; or Full. Helnmreaiia, per 100(1, $4 JftPAKESE FEBH BILLS m^m^^^^^^m^^^m^k «in_Na— Original Ca.se of 250 each, $U0.W. CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. T439oH.°PNmNG 812-814 Greenwich St., c»r. ,ane «.. New York City Importers, Exporters and Growers' Aols. ol SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS. B. A A. SPECIALTIES Ask for Special Surplus Bulb List. 18-18 •• " 18 00 18-20 ". " 25 00 20-22 " " 36 00 Special prices for large specimens. AZALEA MOLLIS, selected plants for forcing, $5.00 per doz. ; $40.00 per 100. RUOBODENORONS for Easter ,^^^^^^_ forcing: all fine varieties. 100. $10.00; per 1000, $00.00. ■ Last. I'. V.. ur eiistoiners V I.I.IMI l» IIS. p..l :i.i»n U.IIO.*12.00.$15.IIO perlno. Speri- eiis.fli en, $12.00. $15.00 per doz. [.AC, llrussels, large speci- LILAC ROSES Low budded. Magna Charta. Pieonia. 1'lrieh Brunner. Baroness Rothschild. These are the four best kinds for pot culture. We have a general assortment of other kinds. Kosa Hermona, Maman Cochet, white and pink. two years old, per 100, $12.00. Crimson Kauibler, 1st, $15.00; 2d, $12.00; 3d. $10.00. II. I\ ROSES, Standards, all leading varieties, $1.50 per do/.; $36.00 per 100. • M.YNKTT1, English, $12.00 per 1000. MANKTTI. French, $10.00 per FOR FORCING. Pot-grown, $6.00 per d< $45.1111 per Hill. CllllS. Marie Legraye, >i I 1.00 per 1 (II. \ llllll I - < olv ill. i rubra. '■■'. $4,50 per IkiO. \< \( 1 \ I' US Mio.XA, 7 In. pots. $lL'.'Mlperdoz. KENTIAS. We have the largest 15 to 20 flowers, $12.00 per doz. vilil'KM M oi'll.is, pot grown tor forcing, $5.00 per doz. VIBURNUM FI.ICATUM, pot grown for fore- cing. $5.00 per doz. STAI'HVI.KA COLCIUC.A, pot grown. $500 WISTERIA SINENSIS, pot grown, for fort- AJIVGDALVS, white and pink. HAY TREKS and IIOXIVOOI). I'lrai s and Standards, all sizes. Ask tor Special List. Ill II. \ ill V speetabilis Bit for forcing;. " 1'cr ll«i. $8.01)1 p. i- . ... reoeli - visitors the most iBtenatiiiK atoak in 8PECIAU FALL LIST write for It. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford N.J, The Florists9 Exchange January 8, 1903 To the past, you no doubt see mistakes which could have been rectified. To avoid a recurrence, take advantage of a few items which will start you right. Finest blended, newest sha, and perfect form of flowers < sture. Trade pkt.. $1.00. PANSY IfCnDCMA Nf'w Mammoth, mixed. VbnDClVA excellent colors, from named varieties. Trade pkt., 25 cts. SWEET PEAS Xn*« worth planting. 4 ounces for 25 cts. CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA W. ELLIOTT * SONS, NEW YORK GLADIOLI Our Motto: QUALITY FIRST. quantity to supply ARTHUR COWEE, BERLIN, IN. Y DAHLIAS. i-grown roots, whole or dlvMod. Pine assortment. Send for 1 SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange wbep writing. ...DAHLIAS... , Nymphffia. Lemon $•! .-..<>!> per 1000. The Dlngee & Conard Co., West Groie, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. AmericanBulbGrowersCo. Wholesale Bulb Growers, PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA. Send for Catalogue. Walter piott Seed &BQ1D Go. \ JAMESTOWN, N. Y. P Send for Catalogue. MUSHROOM SPAWN. E3 j. j. Fr equent Importations from England. Always fresh and lively. TYER, Concordville, Pa. Mention the OTorlat.' Exchange when wrltln. HARR1SII LILIES Our Han-isi] for the past four l»nlt.s. < mr prices are low. A Of 7-8 left. ev.I.v teed sound. W. W.RAWSON & CO., 1:;;t Boston, Mass, 13 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square. Mention ths nortat.- CATALOGUE CDTS Our new revised Cata- logue, No. 6, FLOWERS and PLANTS, 136 pages and cover, just off the press, a valuable col- lection for catalogue makers, will be mailed, postpaid, on receipt of 50 cents, which amount will be deducted from first order received for cuts. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. « Pub. Co. BULBS SUMMER FLOWERING B E C O N I AS— Tuberous-Rooted. Doz. 100 1000 Single Mixed . . J0.3S J2.60 $22. OC .G5 5.00 40.00 GLOXINIA. Craaslfolia Or., named, separate colors Mixed FORCING GLADIOLUS — Light Shades. 100 1000 Augusta ?r,.no »4r>.0< May 1.50 12.00 Shakespeare 5.00 45.00 TUBEROSES Excelsior. Dwarf Pearl, 4-6 In 1.00 ( CALADIUM Fancy-Leaved. Named kinds 10.00 00.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY Pips. London Market Brand 14 International It Cold Storage IS NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS NOW ARRIVINC. The Best in America. Send for Preliminary List. COLD STORAGE RUSSIAN LILY OF THE VALLEY Prices on Application. STDMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., NEW YORK. «M «&%*. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange wbep writ lng. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. « Wholesale Price List for Florists and J Market Gardeners. *%tSS& FLOWER SEEDS t 4 LIST FEEE ON APPLICATION ► J FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower £ < Quedlitiburg;, Germany ► Flitrlsta' Exchange wbep writing. DREER'SumSEEDS 84-86 Randolph St, CHICAGO VAUGHANS SEED STORE14-— NEW YORK S \[ DIMiil II \ 1 Hill N \ Flower Seeds wnicn should lie started Early ! ALL NEW (1902) CROP AND OF THE FINEST POSSIBLE QUALITY Our New Wholesale Price List for 1903 has just been issued. A complete list w ill 1"' I'uunil in siinie. Ag.-ratuin, nine l'ert,-, umi In] Copt's Pet. light. \1> ..lllll. I.ltlle 'li Ml, \, purple white. Cyclamen pirsitiuu, tinest mixed per. giganteum, wl .,-, pkt ; ,kt. I iz. 11.111 JII..-10 I'.iiiii-. I (ir.vill.n Lobelia, Costal Palar impacta $( " spectosa. dark l.luc, trailing. " gracilis, light " Pet unia.Dreer's Superb l>,'i] Me Fringed, tin- finest strain uf donlili- Petunia in tin- whole world. .'..MP seeds. 75 cts.; Woo seeds. $1.50. ivtuni.-i, Dreer « Sup. rl, single Fringed I'M'.-tliriiui :iui, urn i,i,|,1,ui Feather,. erry, extra early, M., ul lllane. Mention the Flortstr Bxchange wbeu writing. UCilDV A nDCCD 7I4 CHESTNUT STREET ntNni A. Unttn, Philadelphia, pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. January 8, 190:1 The Florists' Exchange SURPLUS DUTCH BULBS FOR EASTER FORCING. 1N< (>M I- W; V KM In sl\«.l,l \ 1 I.I.OM . | n„. I ,.iv,r :i5 2 m 5 00 TULIPS. DOUBLK MlXKl), Nnni-ilt- ..rt», lai. M.ln.- CO 6 00 Id UO 250 Bnlbs Sold at 1000 Rate. s Her 0! JAPANESE LILIES and FERN BALLS In last trade's Ex. iakob. johnson & stokes, ,,,::.,;'-„";,, Philadelphia, pa. Mention the Florbit.- Eichange_wben writing. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Special rn.es on application. DUTCH HYACINTHS and L1LIUM LONCIFLORUM J.M.TH0RBURN&C0. (late of IS John Street) S6 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS FOR GLADIOLI A competitor after seeing our stock this fall said : " Undoubtedly you have the finest stock i >f Gladiolus iu the world." We list over 200 named kinds. 100 Mixed $0.80 1.00 1.75 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.25 .75 1.00 3.00 POPULAR ALL COLORS CHILDSI LEMOINE'S WHITE AND LIGHT SCARLET AND RED PINK BRENCHLEYENSIS. CERES LA MARCH All first size bulbs. 250 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, discount for cash with order. Special discount on large quantities. Wholesale Catalogue on application. JOHN LEWIS CHiLDS 1000 $7.00 9.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 7.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 15.00 Floral Park, Mention the Florists' New York FLOWER SEED New Crop Scarlet Sage "BOINFIRB" (Best Dwarf). Trade pkt ,50c. ; oz., $2.50. Florists' List on application. D. LANDRETH & SONS CK FLOUIST DEPARTMENT 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. tho Florists' Exchange rltlng. New Crop 1902 Now in Stock. Really Produces Mushrooms \\v> supi.lv tin' largest gn.u-.rs. Per 100 lbs., ,0.00 f.o.b. New York; S6.50 f.o.b. Chicago. White fob Prices on Quantity. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., Chicago. 1 'Barclay St., New York Uentlon the Florist.' Exchange when writing. HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Senator Prices HELLER & CO. MONTCLAIR, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CLEARING OUT SALE Blues, Czar Peter. Dutch Hyacinths, Mammoth BnlbB In following varieties : cl.-rlru.l.-, La i Iran, l.-ss.'. King of t Dutch Hyacinths, No. i lti.il>* ■• In following MUl.-lifs. I'linrlcs 111. -ken*, rd. < ■■■rl rn.1. . N .-.. r..-n'..n Grand. .3*0, alba, ^uj .. r t .i^siina. t'/.ar Ivt.-r. Oliarl.-s Pickens, Quel Miniature Dutch Hyacinths, extra In following varieties Ban.n v.m Tl.in li. red, white, blno. IXarclHMuH Von Nion, extra Roman Hyacinths. vjxi.i Gladiolus, The Bride, extra fine Astllboldes Florlbanda Still on Hand, Be F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, T5S5ST Prince Bay, N.Y. SHRUBS and VINES! 10,000 Althea HerdllnxH, tin.. f..r grafting. Carolina I'oplarn, S5.00; cl to H ft.. 16.00; x to iu rCM.OO. Lombard v Piiplarn, B to 0 ft., per Urn. i: 00; 9 to I" rt ., UO.00 Tobacco HIcikk, in Hales. ,i: THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J. CINERARIAS R Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. BEGONIAS . strong plants. I'J.dll per .1../.. . deliver. ■Oi in. pc Our Great Specialty. Mrs. Shepherd's Tree r.. _..,,. ,- 2«ir Mil. i. *i in Send for Catalogue and Trade Lists. THE0D0SIA B. SHEPHERD CO Ventura-by-the-Sea, Oal. Mention the Florl.ta' Exchange when wrll ^."EMPRESS" FRESH IMPORTATION. Finest imported from JAPAN FERN BALLS nch, our well-known each, :t«)ots.; per 12, per 100, $22.00. Spiraea Compacta Multiflora ,...«o.6o *.'".'» " Astilboides Floribunda . .-.s 4..-,o P/EONIA SINENSIS 12 100 Double White or Rose $1.75 $12.00 Gladioli, Etc H. H. BERGER & CO. 47 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Mention the Florl.t.' Bich.nre when writing. MICHELL'S CELEBRATED DEPENDABLE FLOWER SEEDS NEW CROP ARE Now BEADT. HENRY F. MIGHELL 1018 Market St, Philadelphia. Price Mat "ill NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS Verbena, Petunia, Salvia, Stocks, etc., etc. PETUNIA »., »• TrS'S Double I.:iiL;i'st I Imvi red Fringed BEixed. Tr. Pkt. 91.00. VERBENA ET $1.2".. Ma FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $l.r>o per Bale. Cash. W. G. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FAROUHAR'S Columbian Prize CYCLAMEN In the Choicest Strain in the United States. Farquhar's Giant Crimson, Farquhar's Giant Pink, Farquhars Giant White, I OO Seeds $ 1 .25, I OOO Seeds $ I O.OO CASH WITH ORDER. R. & J, FARQUHAR & CO., 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston. The Florists* Exchange j^K^^^^^SvSSv^^S^?^^ A New Star ^ in the Firmament CHAS. F. MEYER (Formerly of HAGEMANN & MEYER) Wholesale importer ol Bulbs, Plants and Nursery Stock 19 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK MILTIB E v rj .-. rj .-. .-_' rj .v .' - ilies of the Valley Bermuda and Japan Lilies, ) direct Roman Hyacinths and Narcissus, Chinese Lilies, . '''i'!!'.".", '""! Dutch Bulbs, Azaleas, Palms and Nursery Stock. ) *X\rte"ative ' High Grade Quality, first, last and all the time." My patrons will find me true to my motto. I recommend my new firm to the kind consideration and patronage of the Trade, and any orders entrusted to me will be filled with the utmost .are and fidelity. In ease my representative misses you during the traveling season, write I1 for catalogue with special quotations. Buy the best at honest market prices. Yours respectfully, CHAS. F. MEYER. MOTTO: , _______„ . Buyers of umvtw \ ■■■ --- ■ ■ --■ ■■■■■- ■■■■■■ ■■■■ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CELEBRATED COMMERCIAL NURSERIES AD. D'HAENE GO. Ltd., GHENT, BELGIUM [ Have appointed me their sole representative in the United States and Canada for the 1 sale of their products in Azaleas, Araucarias, Palms and Miscellaneous Plants Extensive plantations and new houses have lately been added to the Nurseries and a | large stock, unsurpassed in perfection of growth, is offered to the trade this season at i reasonable prices. The greatest care is devoted to the cultivation of AZALEAS and PALMS and buyers can rely upon receiving well-grown and shapely plants. \ For SnHno- Deliverv Growers having room in their greenhouses during the I Ul opting LSCIIVCIjr idle Summer months, when no artificial heat is required, will fiDd it to their advantage to import young plants of Palms, Araucarias, Citrus, Ficus, Etc. ( in the Spring, as such young plants can be had at a low figure and will grow rapidly into money making fine salable plants for Fall. 1 My representative will call upon you during the selling season. If you should unfortunately be missed, write for catalogue. I shall lie delighted to receive your order. 1 Your turn to be delighted will come when you receive the goods. Yours respectfully, CHAS. F. MEYER, 19 Barclay St., NEW YORK Attention ! ' ===============s===c^ric^=s=^:=s;===?;^^ ^EED^feREPORl AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION. Walter P. Stokes, Philadelphia. Presi- dent; C. N. Page, Des Moines, Iowa, Vice- President; C. 8. Burge. Toledo, Ohio, Second Vice-President; S. F. Wlllard, Wethersfleld. Conn.. Secretary and Treas- PHILADELPHIA, PA.— J. A. Smith, formerly with the Walter Mott Seed Co., of Jamestown, N. T., is now with Henry F. Michell. NEBRASKA SEED CROPS.— The vine seed crop in these parts was most- ly an entire failure, caused by insects and unfavorable weather. Most of the growers have not got stock seed for next season's planting; a few have carried over stocks from 1900. Those that have supplies of the standard va- rieties and novelties will surely be in it. The shortage of crops will benefit the mail trade and legitimate dealers, as grocerymen and country store dealers cannot get stock to cut prices. Seeds are invariably sold through the West by grocery and hardware dealers, at one-half catalogue prices, by the ounce and quart. Sweet corn is a very short crop; not over twenty per cent. of good seed of Evergreen, Country Gentleman. Early Minnesota, Cory or Crosby will be saved. From twenty acres of Hubbard squash planted, not one pound of 'seed matured; other growers in this section report the same sort of failures. Growers will have to get better prices, or there will be a very small acreage planted in 1903. The growing of alfalfa in this country is bringing in many kinds of insects that are destroying the seed crops. We have a worm similar to the corn worm that is destructive to the fruit of to- matoes; entire crops of these being destroyed by it. Cucumber seed is sell- ing readily at 75c. to $1.00 per pound, wholesale. G. Notes from Holland. A repetition of the severe weather ex- perienced last month, but this time lasting longer and being more intense, put a sudden stop not only to all out- side work, but the unusually strong wind blowing made the severe frost penetrate much deeper into the ground than under ordinary circumstances, and the result will no doubt prove to be very painful as soon as the present mild weather has sufficiently thawed out things to allow of a thorough in- vestigation. In the bulb districts very little of the fields had their winter covering on, and in many places the frost got into the ground so deep at once that the covering could not save the bulbs any more, and in many in- stances such bulbs as iris and gladioli have suffered considerably, and it is even very likely that the so-called hardy bulbs have suffered on account of the fierce blowing and icy wind of the first days. Planting operations have all come to a full stop, and as many thou- sands of. bulbs have to be planted yet, the growers are anxiously looking out for a few days of mild weather to com- plete operations. Fortunately the pres- ent indications are in their favor, and if the rain continues for two days more the ground will be in working con- dition again. Reports from various districts where large quantities of sugar beet and po- tatoes for the factories are grown state serious losses by the severe frost, and such as had not been lifted yet are con- sidered a complete loss. Owing to the cold Summer, lifting of all products was much delayed, and more than usual was still in the ground when the frost came.— Horticultural Trade Journal. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. ROSES.— The propagating of new stock for next season's work is in or- der now, and whenever a batch of cuttings is available they should be put in the sand. CARNATIONS.— The taking of cut- tings of carnations also is in order, and one cannot be too careful in their se- lection. Taking cuttings from weak or unhealthy plants means only a per- petuation of delicate stock, and should be avoided. Be sure to take only lthy l-S. TULIPS AND DAFFODILS.— These can be forced now, and have fairly good stems to the flowers, though they are never very good when tried be- fore the new year comes in. Place them where they will have a good bot- tom heat, and be away from the light, so as to make the stems stretch out. As soon as the leaves begin to unfold, light must be admitted gradually, as it is harmful to have them in the shade too long. HYDRANGEAS.— If the early-flow- ering plants have not yet been put on the benches, this had better be done during the coming week. If the pots are filled with roots, the plants should have another potting. Those that were lifted from outdoors and potted in the Fall will not. however, need potting again at this time. ALTERNANTHERAS.— The stock plants of these need some attention at this time, and must be got into a good light position, where they can grow stocky, and produce good cuttings. SEEDS.— A few things may be sown now, such as gloxinia, verbena, lobelia and CATALOGUES RECEIVED. SURPLUS BULBS VERY CHEAP C. H. JOOSTEN, New York I 78 Chambers Street Aster Seed We offer Seed from Selected flowers of the following varieties of our own growing: rick's Branching :: Pick's Daybreak Pick's Lavender. Comet Pick's Snowdrift Queen of the Earlies James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York the FlorlBts' Exchange The American Carnation By C. W. Waru. Price, $3.50. Write for Particulars. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd. The Florists' Exchange MANETTI E2L22SS5 *■ * m •* m A ^ ^ BOOO and lO.(HH) lots special prices. AVAI PA IVini I I ^ neutrla Gracilis and lemolnel, f\£jt\L*Cf\ / T 1^» L, L, I «_7 Hydrangea Pan. Grand., In collar i" to 100 buds, soc to N aoh tor Immediate shipment. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange wben writing. HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trlfoliata) K\tni I'm-' .-lock for Imiilllik'; * t belaht, *HM«ip.Tli««i; r-'."" I" rl«. I 1M \ I I \\ III < M \IU1 tlon of 211 i-lioi.-i- sorts. if:i..',il and #1 JESSAMINE GARblENS, nr* Exchange when writing. KIIKEIIS PEONIES. We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SOETS, in aide plants, at $12.00 per 100. List of names on application. W. MAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, England. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. California Privet CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown.N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERIf 1123 summit Ave, JERSEY CITY. N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Japonica, Lilium Spcciosum Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. Vegetal Plants and Drumhead, Inc. j.i-r 1IKI; $1.25 per LEEK 15c- Per 10°; *1M Per Ioco- PARSLEY Strong, 40e. perlOO; $1.50 per 1000. R.VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KOSTER £» CO. «.«,ui BOSKOOP. HOLLAND. HARDT AZALEAS, BOX TJIM, CLKMATIi comrzKs, htdraxgias, pxoirrxs. Pot-grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODEHDROTfS, H. P. ROSES, ETC. N0AQENTS. ben writing. HDLLBRD NURSERY STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOB OUR CATALOGUE. Endtz.Van Nes & Moskoop, Holland Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. nOMATOESforFORCINGl J Stirling Castle. Best of All and Lorlllard. T «. Musk Melons— For Forcing. 4 I Cucumbers— For Forcing. 4 X Illustrated Catalogue Free. X I ^WEEBER Sc IDOIST, 4 Seed Merchants and Growers. 4 NEW YORK, N. V. 4 Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ■ntury of fair oValiDp has givpn our products that prominence ieserves. We still offer everything of the best for ORCHARD, VINEYARD, LAWN, PARK, STREET, GARDEN & GREENHOUSE. ■orrespondence solicited. Catalogue and Trade List free. 49 years, THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesvllle, Ohio, Florists' Exchange when writing. Ligustrum Regelianum (Prostrate Privet) A variety or merit. Much hardier than California. Largest Stock in America. All Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut, HlllPhlla., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER. Prop. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Hardy, Herbaceous Plants Japanese Iris, German Iris ^sSJKKSSSa and Paonias Specialties. ^te&^S; *EK kinds in large supply. Please they will probably surprise yoi ite for lists of varieties and prices ; J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, IN. J. Mention »he Florists' Exchange when writing. Fini Grafted ORANGES" "s 12-ln. bushy, from 1 In. pots.. KIN KANS Sizes PerlOO . $'JI IKI . 30 00 ROSES Climbing Clothlldo Souport, strong, fleld- grown 10 Crimson Kamblor. Hirong, n.M-grown 7 CLEMATIS APIIFOLIA A fine variety, hi mid what similar to C. pHiilrulaUi. imtblMMnis -■iirll-T am] lantn li>ngnr. Wtrmii,' plants, frnin H-ln. |i<-tfl„ H CITRUS TRIFOLIATA (Best dnr.'iiMiv.> hi'dgn plant.) pnr 1 Strong 2-yr.-old, Acid-grown $15 AMOOR RIVER PRIVET (Better than California Privet.) ■j l on 24 to 86 '• " (Not lea* than iihi of a class nt these r Rubbers, Kentias, Plueiiix, l.atanias, Pan- danus, Ornatnontal Trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. Write for Catalogue. P. J. BERCKMANS CO. (Inc.), FRUITLAND NURSERIES, Established 1856. AUGUSTA, GA. Mention the Florists' Exchange wben writing. TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OE SEEDS ol American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Plnehurst, N. C. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both large and small sized F.VERGREKN TREKS In great variety; also KVERGRhEN SHRUBS. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrls.llle, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. We offer at Wholesale a Full Line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write us for cIobo prices on anything wanted in the line of Nursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N-Y. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wben writing. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. 6LAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEAS NURSERY DEPHRTIT1ENT AMBRICAN ASSOCIATION OP NURSERYMEN Charles A . Ilgenfrltz. Monroe Mich., President: D. S. Lake, Shenandoah. la.. Vice-President; George C. Seager, Roch- ester, N. Y.. Secretary; C. L. Yates. Roch- ester. N. Y.. Treasurer. WEST CHESTER, PA.-Hoopes Bro. & Thomas have begun the erection of another packing shed. Fred'k W. Kelsey. of New York, president of the New England Society of Orange, N. J., presided at the an- nual dinner of the Society, held in Orange on December 22. In the as- sembly were Governor Franklin Murphy, Thomas A. Edison and Con- gressman Fowler. Ex-Attorney-Gen- eral Griggs and President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University were among the speakers. Morton's Arboretum. Arbor lodge, the home so long oc- cupied by J. Sterling Morton, with an ample tract of land surrounding, has been dedioated as an arboretum In honor of the founder of Arbor lodge. Mr. Morton's sons have set aside a fund to maintain the arboretum, and create a paradise of trees as their fa- ther desired It should be. The States of Nebraska and Iowa should take a special pride in this botanical collec- tion, which will be to their Inhabitants what Prof. Charles H. Sargent's crea- tion, Arnold's Arboretum, is to all New England. But while the home of J. Sterling Morton was in Nebraska, he will always be thought of as a national character. Many States are purposing to send specimen trees from their native forests, to he planted at Arbor lodge as historic memorial trees. Espalier Fruit Trees. Many nurserymen In the past have had inquiries for espalier fruit trees — something hardly obtainable In this country. The call comes in a measure from the fact of there being so many European gardeners in the midst of us. all of whom have been accustomed to having these trees in gardens at home. But more than this, there are good reasons why these trees should be employed here. Many division lines in gardens are made now with shrubs, or bushes of no particular relation to a fruit or vegetable garden. The privet is often so used. The espalier fruit trees would be much better employed instead, as they are utilized in Europe. Nurserymen, as well as their custom- ers, could quickly form these trees. Many a peach, cherry, apple, pear and other fruits could be selected, flat- shaped, with branches from near the ground up, and, set to a wire trellis for a year or two, would be "broken in" for espalier purposes. When once started in this shape it is not difficult to keep them progressing in the same direction. In many city yards, where shade from trees is not desirable, these would be sought for if their merits were explained. There seems room for nurserymen to keep a stock of espalier TREES. TREES, State Fair Grounds. Wm. J. Chlnnlck, Trenton, N. J. Mention the Florists' Otak0srr,00Thos.f0rHo0gg W' & L SMITfl C0MPANY Wholesale Growers or Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Emit Trees and Small Emits In great variety. Send for our Wholesale Price List. Mention tbe Florlsta' Exchange when writing. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Newark, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. F. & F. NURSERIES SX! Grower?10 TREES AND PLANTS ^ full assortment Trade Catalog Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange Getting Stock in Shape. The winter months are by no means idle ones to the nurserymen who have large blocks of trees. There is plenty of work to be done in getting into good shape the many trees not in the best possible condition lor selling. There is pruning that can be done to good advantage in Summer, and some which is much better done in Winter. Many trees are much better let grow as they will through the Summer. The more leaves, the stronger the tree becomes, and many a branch which is not where it is wanted helps the tree through the Summer, but should be cut away when Winter comes. Take the common Car- olina poplar as an example. Suppose it to be a voung tree of six to eight feet in height, just commencing to make some side shoots. The shoots may ap- pear in June, all along the stem. Cut these off from a dozen trees and leave them on another dozen, and at the end of the year you will be satisfied what to do another season. The dozen on which the shoots were let grow will be many times better than the others. The main shoots will be twice the cir- cumference of the others. This holds good in the case of all young trees. Let them grow nearly as they will the first Summer or two, excepting to see that the main shoot is straight. Then it is that the Winter pruning will come in, for then will be the time, and not before, for trimimng off these side shoots. Taking the poplar again as an illustration, as it is nearly altogether desired for street planting, low branches are not required. Near cities, where tree boxes or some protection of the kind from horses and boys is nec- essary, these trees are not desired branched lower than about six to seven feet. Trim up to this height. All other trees for use in the same way require the same kind of pruning. Where the object is to form lawn trees the branches will be permitted to remain lower, say, to four feet from the ground. This pruning should be started early in Winter, taking advantage of suitable days. Men with suitable boots and clothes do not mind the snow on the ground; when the wind is not blow- ing they can work and keep warm the greater part of the day. Besides the pruning in the manner described, there are many other rea- sons for pruning through a block. A tree may have limbs out of place, the cutting off, or cutting out of which would make such tree worth more to a customer. The pruner, if a man of judgment and conversant with the wants of the trade, will hardly pass a tree, or shrub, in a row that will not have the knife used on it to advantage. One who has to do with the selling of stock is a good party to pruning. He knows what ask and can see at once where a few cuts with the knife will make the tree more valuable. Pruning is one of the most important parts of a nursery- man's work. Elaeagnus Simoni. Shrubs that flower in late Autumn are particularly desirable, especially when the season is so favorable to out- door enjoyment as the present one is. I am led to these remarks by admiring to-day several bushes of the Elteag- nus Simoni in full flower, a state they have been in for over a month past. The flowers are white — not a clear white— arranged along the stems, and are delicately and pleasingly scented. The shrub itself is an evergreen, just hardy with us, but it would probably need a sheltered place further north. The persistent leaves hide the flowers to some degree, but not to a serious ex- tent. It is not a rampant grower, such as many of the ela?agmis are. but forms a shrub of fair size, and good propor- Lavender. The common lavender is a plant quite hardy in any save a greatly exposed situation in Winter, in this vicinity. It is a plant which when potted, to make transplanting easy, sells freely. Everyone almost wants a pot of laven- der. Many of those who see and pur- chase a plant tell how they have tried time and again to get one from seed, without success. It is an easy subject to Increase, striking readily from cut- tings. One or two plants grown on in- doors and propagated from wood give a nice lot of young plants in a short time. The California Privet as a Defensive Hedge Plant. J. H. Crane, of Tennessee, asks whether I can say of the California privet that it is a good defensive hedge plant, fit to enclose his vegetable and fruit garden. In the sense in which the question is meant, I have no hesitation in saying this privet is a good defensive plant. It is not supposed that large animals are at large near such a gar- den. If they are, such a hedge would not resist a horse or a cow or a hog, but it could be made so bushy that a dog, cat or fowl would not find it easy to get through it. When set about nine inches apart, in a single row, and cut down well at the start and for the few years following, a dense hedge is formed, with lots of small twigs, show- ing no weak places for the entry of the animals named. Those who may wish to make the hedge still more impene- trable will set a double row of plants, the plants a foot apart in the rows and set alternately, so that between the two rows there is a plant every six inches. In this vicinity there are many such hedges, thick and dense from the ground up; and it is within everyone's power to have a hedge of this nature if but proper pruning be performed at first, as already advised. In the North, in sheltered places, es- pecially when in hedge form where one plant protects the other, this privet is evergreen. Only where severe freez- ing and high winds catch it is it decidu- ous. Tree Tomato and Tree Currant. A correspondent in South Africa writes to enquire if I can give him seeds of tree tomato and tree currant, which, he says, are offered in the cata- logue of a New York seedsman. Seeds sent him, he states, have failed to ger- minate. Neither of these is known to me, though I think I have heard the name "tree currant" applied to the wild ribes of Utah, sometimes called Utah currant, and only as fit to be called currant as is the Ribes floridum of our shrubberies, to which it is close- ly allied. What we know,, and what is meant by tomato can hardly exist as a tree form. The common tomato could scarcely be made into a tree, even if where no frost occurred, and its life continued for several years. If it could be, what advantage would it have over the other? I have advised my correspondent, that if the common tomato and common currant do well with him to rest content; that even if the tree forms he seeks exist, it is doubtful if they would prove of any value to him, compared with the others. Fruit Trees for Ornamental Planting. Mr. George McNaughton, writing of what has appeared in these columns from time to time concerning orna- mental trees, suggests that more use might be made of fruit trees than is now done, a statement with which I quite agree. There are some trees, the presence of the fruit of which on a lawn would be objectionable; but, on the other hand, there are many sorts not liable to this objection, and even if fallen fruit is undesirable, some of the most prominent of ornamental trees now planted, such as the horse chestnut, the oak, the hickory, and others, cover the ground beneath them with their nuts and shells. In the vicinity of Philadelphia there are numbers of large mazzard cherry trees, the product of birds dropping stones of cultivated ones in the first place. Some of these trees, originally in wild places, are now on estates which have enclosed them. When these trees are in flower, in Spring, there is no ornamental tree approaches them in beauty. There is no more seed under such trees than under the half of oth- ers now planted; and should the fruit not be wanted, birds will be grateful for it. Not everyone would care for an apple or a pear tree in a prominent place on a lawn, but, where unobjec- tionable, many of them have very handsome foliage and flowers. Not a month ago I planted an Elk- horn cherry tree to make shade for my kitchen door. This and all the sweet cherries constitute excellent shade trees. JOSEPH MEKIIAX. Crimson Rambler Extra heavy plants. 6 to 6 It., $20.00 per 100. 4 to 5 feet. $15.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, $12.00 per 100; 2K to 3 feet, $10.00 per 100. CANINAS. Send for new Price List THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. COLEUS COLEUS Hooted cuttings in stock all season, 60c. per 100 ; 7(i.-- by mail. $r,.<>1x 3 00 (ii-raiiiiuiis, in vi.ncti, ■», L' in pints 2.50 Vinea Var.,3« potB 4.00 Case or o. O. D. JOS. H.CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. Strong, fine atoi'ky plants, in mixed colors, by mall, 75c. per Km. $:l «t lira. *2.>.i»l pit Ki.mm. Lar-^e transplanted plants, in bmt and bloom, $1.25 CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. Brown Scale on Palms. >- 1 The brown scale attacking palms and other greenhouse plants is the so- called hemispherical scale (Lecanium hemisphasricum Targ). This scale In- sect is distinctively a greenhouse pest, although it often occurs in subtropical countries out-of-doors on citrus and other trees, rarely, however, in injuri- ous numbers. This insect has been carried all over the world on plants. In color it ranges from the light brown Of the young to a dark brown, chang- ing to reddish in the old scale. The adult scale is hemispherical in shape, kemisphari- group of adult scales on olive— natural size : b. three female scales— considerably enlarged ; c, scale lifted from leaf, showing mass ,.f eggs iui iginal).— Dept. of Agriculture. Washington. perfectly smooth and shining; and this, with Its color, readily dis- tinguishes it from allied species. A figure of this scale insect drawn from a sprig of olive grown in the depart- ment greenhouse is given on page 276 of "The Scale Insect and Mite Ene- mies of Citrus Trees." The remedy for this pest on green- house plants is in fumigation with hy- drocyanic-acid gas where this is fea- sible. For a few plants, or where fumi- gation is not advisable, the infested plants may be thoroughly washed with kerosene emulsion, 10 per cent, dilution, or even with a strong soap wash made by dissolving soap In water at the rate of half a pound to a pound to the gal- lon, the weaker wash being for more tender plants. This application should be repeated, as often as necessary. Two applications ought to effect a pretty complete riddance. L. Q, HOWARD. Geraniums, mixed, $1.25 per 100. E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDESriAID $1.50 $12.50 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 PERLE 1.50 12.60 OOLDEN QATE 1.50 12.! HELEN QOULD 2.50 20.1 OLIVER AI1ES 2.50 20.00 GEO. REINBERG, 5 1 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PLANT BARGAINS. GIANT PANSIES, in variety equal to any, Sau-fa. tioii guaranteed. Fine stocky plants. $2.50 per 1000. AI.YSSl'M. DOIHI.K, 2 in., 2 eta. SIV MNSONA AI.HA, 2in.,2cts. Ml At. I Mil \ Emil,2^in.,3ctB. HMISKKl.T.A Hants, 2 in., 1M, eta. I. 111! \MI M-. I.", varieties. 2in.,2cto. VERBENA. 10 line sorts, 2 in., 2 eta. Rooted ■ 'lifting, llllets. pier 100. PKTITNIA, Double Fine, 20 sorts. 2 in., 2 eta. 1; t'.. $1.25 per 100. \ LNCA, \ .,,-„■■_■„,, i, R. C, 50 cts. per 100. HARDY PINKS, s kinds. K. C, 75 cts. per 100. Cash. Rooted cuttings prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambe^um, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. D ^\ CkTC for spring blooming— The proper nU9BO sorts- Clothilde Sonpert. Co- quette deB Blanches, CoQii-'tte des Alps. Gen. Jac- queminot, La France, ('rimson Kambler, etc., fine 1 and 2-yr. field -grown plants on own roots that have never been force. 1 suitable for .'.-in. pots, at 6c.; larger for Gin. pots, atlOc. Large-flowered Clematis, finest purple, lavender, white and pink sorts, 2-yr. field-grown or from 5 in. pots, at 18c; 1-yr. field- grown or from 3 in. pots, at 9c. Clematis Panicu- late, fine 2-yr. field-grown 5c. Hydrangea P. G., fine rooted layers ■ e for cash. W. H. HALT I K. i;<>< MISTER, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS 100,000 of my well known strain ; 40c. per 100 ; $3.00 per 1,000 ; 4,000 for $10.00. DAISIES, red and white, 30c. per 100; $2.00 VINCAS, very large field-grown, $5.00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Pansies Worth Raising STRONG PLANTS. S4 OO per lOOO; 82.50 per 500; 51.00 per 100. f. o. b. Express here. Cash with order. CHR. S0LTAU, JZfS&Xi. Mention tbe florists' Exchange when writing. PHNSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plants, $4.00 per 1000. Large plantB, ready to bloom, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Seed, $1.00 perpkt.; $5.00peroz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, I"&.B01 Southport, Conn. Grower of the Einest Pansies. Mention the Florists' Hydrangea Hortensia nivalis is figured in the December 20 issue of The Gardeners' Chronicle. Plants shown by Bull & Sons. Chelsea, at a recent meet- ing of the Royal Horticultural Society, of London, had leaves with a margin three-quarters of an inch wide of a deep green tint surrounding an irregu- lar central patch of creamy white. The plant is said to be an effective green- house subject. January 3, 1003 The Florists' Exchange VIOLETS VIOLETS Marie Louise, .'loan and lii'iillli> in even particular. :i in. puts, *r,.on i" r 100. Cash with order. W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mentloo tile riurtsta Bxcb.uge wben writing. [Tl'HEA (Cigar plant), 60c. per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. i the Florists' Exchange when writing. CINERARIAS I.nrge flowering. From choice Beetl. 4 Inch, fii.ui |,,T ll«l: .". iii.h, fl .'.II i .. t- . 1 ■ ■ . . . $Kum per liM). j:, Klptr lio. I'riiiiulii l>l„ iilii.il, t inch, in hud mill l.l, .mil, *•"..(«) per 100. t J.lmiiell IVrsiini.i Glguiiteuiii.4 in., in l.ii.liunl bloom, $10.00per 100. WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists, lit) mi. I tiiwn Sis.. I tun, N. V. Mention the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. VINCAS W. J. EN6LE, R. R. No. 8, Dayton, Ohio. Id en Mod. the Rooted Cuttings Weeiunir L.nitan.is 1 25 Fuchsias 1 25 Double Petunias, .. 1 25 Marguerites, Paris Daisies 1 00 Feverfew, Little Gem 1 00 Heliotropes 1 00 Vinea Variegata 1 00 Salvias 75 Giant Sweet Alyssuni 60 Ajreratum, Pauline and Gurney. . 60 Cash with Obdke. C. A. Harris & Co., Delanson, N.Y. Gardenias Gardenias A Few Choice Plants of Gardenia. The most fashionable flower up to date. For sale to make room for young stock. Plants in 5-in. and 6-in. pots. Prices on application. E. G. ASMl'S, 'West Hoboken Mention the Florists' Exchange IV. J. IMPATIENS THE QUEEN ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI BEGONIA REX 12 varieties, 2-in., 60c. per doz. ; $4.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS Send tor List, Fine Stock. CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY, Kalamazoo, Midi. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CYC IJF.NS GIGANTF.l'M. Finest strain in the world. A splendid stock of plants well 1 iri.1.1. ,1. Siren- plnnts in. in 4 in. pots. $1.50 per doz.: *12.ihi |.,r 1(0. From 3 in. pots. I.n.l.l. .1 *i imi per 100. BEGONIA HEX. In the finest market varieties, i.iueeii Victoria, ('ue.-n of Rex. A. G. Shepherd, Beauty of Kielimond. Gloire de Vesiiiet, Muni. Ili.r.lo Corey. Fur-tin Hlilelier. .Mn. lest. I. Surprise, Louis Closson. Kaiser Wil- helm. Mile. Daurel. Van derMeukii. Iuaiiiaut. etc., ready for immediate shipment Well- -t vwn plants from 2)b in. pots. $4.00 per 100; i. II1: \ Mr MS. Double Gen. Grant, Al- phonscRicard.-L.I. Harrison. John Dovl., s, A. Nutt Ilea, ite l'.iitevme. Gh.ire ,le France. Jean Viand, I. a Fa v. .rile (". nut..--,. ,le . a-tries M Ttiiliant.ete. illendy f.,r.l. In. ry .I.miiar. , l:«i:l Fine plants from _" . . m pots, $:i.i r Wo, *2.;.on |.. r 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. PAUL HADER, East Stroudiburg, Pa. FIFTY CENTS of this pamphlet. WU TUflUlC Author mid Puhllsher, . H. InUMAO, Convent Station, N. J. Uf-ntton the riorliU' Exchange when writing. 500.000 VERBENAS 00 finest named varieties. Including ; *.Y(M p.r UKKI. Plants, $2,^1 per KM); $_1MK> per 1000. Our list is the i-Iioi.t i r millions of seedlings. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa Mention the Florists' Exchange wben wrltlog. CLEMATIS PANICILATA 3-yeax-old. fleld-grovra plants, $12.00 per 100. ASPARACUS SPRENCERI Extra strong, 2^ In., $2,50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co., Reorganization of Jno. A. Doyle 4 Co. Springfield, 0. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KAKIII, HASTATA, " 6.00 SKKRI LATA," 5.00 UMBROSA, " 6.00 These are stronir health. plants, utowh cool and spaced; just the thine for fine fern panB. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 4 in., $6 per 100. Stock plants of CRYSANTHEMUMS from beds, fine health, riant-, .u i:.,l.inson, Uartly, Timothy Eaton. Modest... M is. Geo. Pull- man, Ronnaffon and Queen, $4.00 per 100. Cash with order please. A. J. NEWTON & SONS, Norfolk, Va. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. DOUBLE PETUNIAS CINKRARIA STELLATA, 100 left, 100. DRACAENAS INDIVISA and AITSTRALIS, strom;. 3 in., 18 to 18 in. high, $5.00 per 100. HllilSCllS, K. C, ii varieties, including Peach Blossom, by mail, $2.00 per 100. PF.I.A RG ON I fihs.k.c. mixed. Cottage Garden stock. $2.00 per 100. < YI'Klil s, Imbrella Plant, fine, 3 in., $4 per 100. HELIOTROPE, It. C, 15 varieties, from soil, $1.00 per 100. ABUTILON,6 Vara., R. C, including Savitzi, $1.50 rrlOO. GERANIUMS, 6 fine Tars., R. C, $1.50 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 15 vara., R. ('.. $1.25 per 100. STROBILAN1 III •> in 1:111 ANUS, R. C. $1.00 and $1.25 per 100. Per 100 GAZANIA SPLENDENS $1.50 CUPHEA, Cigar Plant 75 SALVIA, 6 varieties 1.00 LANTANAS, « varieties LOO PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA, single.... 1.25 Cash with order, please. GEORGE J. HU6HES, Berlin, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists* Exchange PRIMROSES Improved Chinese. Well known as the finest grown; single and double; strong 3 In., In bud, *3.00 per 100. ornillllllfO Finest up-to-dato, named varie- btHANIUMi ti.-s, Htr.-nj;. 2 in.. $■■..:.<) por urn. IRISH SHAMROCK ZSSftMffgESl. XXX SEEDS Verbena Gramlitlora. Finest mammoth- flowering mixed, ioiki seeds, 50c. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf. 1000 seeds. 60c. Cyclamen Giganteum. The choicest giant- flowering varieties in best mixture. 200 seeds. »1.00 ; half pkt., 50c. Phlox Pumila Compacta. Very dwarf and ipact; grand for pots; In finest colors. compact variety grown: perfect little balls when grown In pots. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowerlng fringed varieties, mixed : single and double. 500 seeds, $1.1X1: half pkt. 50c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- lng varieties, critically selected; mixed, 6000 seeds, 81.00; half pkt., 60c. CASH. Extras added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. umwira?: Timothy Eaton, white Col. I>. Appleton, yellow.... Chii.lo.li k. whit.. Maud Dean, pink Mrs, Jerome Jones, white . White Ivory, white Major llontiaflbn, yellow.... , fl, .Id-grown, extra heavy, $w.(K) per 1 Send for Price List < •! 1 .ther stock. B. FRANK BARR, Lancaster, Pa Preliminary List of and other NOVELTIES now ready. Willbe pleased to mall to those Interested. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention the Florists' Exchange wben writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, *iV>n j-t-r .loz.; $S.(MI pit 1 | $2.00 Hardy English Ivy. .... 2.00 Rooted Cutlings. Per 1.000. $5.00 .76 Swalnsona Alba, .... 2.00 Baby Primrose. 2 00 Lemon Verbena. .... 2 60 «••-»» { an^'DUraie } «••» Abutllon. In Variety, .... 2.60 Altern.nthera. in Variety, - ■ 2.00 Coleus, In Variety. .... 2 00 Lantana. 10 Varieties. - ■ - 2.00 Smilax. 2.00 Salvia. Silver Spot. .... 2.00 Fuchsias In Variety. .... 3.(0 Forget-me-not, Large Flowering, Blue, Irom 2-: In. Pots ... 300 CASH WITH ORDER. See our full page advertisement in Christmas Number, December 6. R.YINGENLJRi.&SON White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 Helerantht ( Big \ ?1.'J5 $10.1)0 Hnclmer ) lot ( 1 26 10 00 Viand ) ready f 2 00 16 On CaMellaiie ( now ) 2.00 15.00 Perkins 2.00 15.00 Poitevine 2.00 16.00 Landry 2.00 15.00 Rlcard 2.00 15.00 8. A. Matt 125 10.00 Action, La Favorite, La Pilot, iKinnot nud Castris 1.50 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Meiitii.ii the Florists' Exehapge when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings t*-J5*?!tt Montmart, Bonnot, Castries, $1.2.1 per 100: $10.00 per 1 Peilevine, P.ie.-iril, $1..'.0 per 100; JlJ.no per 1000; $100.00 per 10,000. Extra strong tram.pl.'inted. from soil, 10,000 S. A. Nutt. fll.iMi per 1000; «HHl Poltovlno, $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS swzs $1.75 per 100. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Special Prices ON GERANIUMS For the Next Two Weeks. M NT. FOB LIST. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange of 52 acres of the best of land to the buyer of recently added improve- ments thereon, at one-quarter less than the cost thereof, bald im- provements consist, in part, of large steam heated dwelling, five good-sized well-built cottages, 30,000 feet of glass, big barns, silos etc.. etc. Located one mile from the great Cornell University and thriving city or Ithaca, N. Y. Lucrative well-established florist business only yet in Its infancy Present lessee would gladly lease the plant for a long term or years. Investors, home seekers, florists, here Is your opportunity. For pictures of the place and further particulars, address IEINRY BOOL, Ithaca, IN. Y. CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Now Ready CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS These Columns W nuts anil St'T.'H. < irecnh. .11 SITUATIONS WANTED up and designer New York City Florists* Exchange. Law*"" Kucliaiitress <.u:irclian Angel Dorothy '.'.'.". 12 00 !"".! 1 25 125 14 00 12 00 , i 00 i 00 1 25 !""! 1 25 1 25 2 00 2 00 $151111 Nelson 100 00 ' Cressbrook 10 00 Triumph 1000 Marquis •■• 10 00 Hluinnotnam Genevieve Lord RED. Mario-warden Estelle Crane America Flora Hill Queen I,oul»e Pern 10000 Roosevelt 30 00 Mrs. L. Ine .■■■■ 15 00 Chicago (Red Bradti 10 00 I "WHITE. 10 00 | Murphy's -White 15 00 Norway •••■• -••• 10 00 Bon Homme Richard.. Hindi Prosperity LRIEGATED. 15 00 | Gaiety 15 00 | Armazlndy s •cr mo Per 1000 $4 00 530 1111 1 25 10 00 10 00 5 00 40 00 2 00 15 00 4 00 30 00 10 00 10 00 2 00 16 00 (1 00 50 00 10 00 10 00 1 25 10 00 PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Oil Fuel For Florists when consumed in our burners means uni: positive security against frost and heat, convenience, with less labor, REDUCTION OF FUEL BILLS Our burners have been used in the Southwest for over a year with unvaryin Although on the Eastern Market but a few weeks Many Greenhousemen Are Now Using Them and In every Instance when used under their boilers declare them to be SUPERIOR TO COAL Write us for estimates, giving us the dimensions of your Are oxes and the name and style of your boilers. NATIONAL FUEL EQUIPMENT CO. 1 1 Broadway, New York. Practical demonstration every day excepting Sundays, at 14 Stuyvesant Street, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. .A (ZZ. c;i:i[>i.\x. prrlr 1 pZI'rrntlull-'... :e wages when GERMAN, with IS y..:irs' .■xprri'-n.-i' in general greenhouse work, wish.s position with large recommendations. Christian Scheerer. ' 235 East 94th St., New York. HELP WANTED WANTED We have an opening in our Flower, Seed, Bulb and Plant Department, for a young, experienced man, pos- sessed of ability and push. Apply, with references and salary expected, to A. SMITH, care Joseph Breck & BUSINESS jDFPO«™^riJES_ OLD ESTABLISHED SKE1- S'l'itKE TO RKNT in Wallabout Market. Kio, -kl.vn, V V., ottering a trooil opportunity i per lone by express. Cash with order. ATLANTIC COAST Nl'U- SKRIKS, office. 0i«4tli Ave. Asbury Park, N.J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEEDLINGS. From flats, ready to pot; fl.OO per 100; 1.7.50 per turn. FIELD-GROWN. l:\tiastr.niL'. These plants are making new (up and rn.it growths. If potted now. will be tine for Easter. Plants large enough tori and I>-in. -Ii p..!- ..r pans, *:i mi and $5.00 per 100. respectively. ADIANTITM IV beat for fern dish- $3.00 per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Select strain. Read- is,! Siabi.f.t, best of its color. Liiiut Hose Pink, no trace of magenta. Large plants from ;l-in, k pots, 111 I hi, I and 1,1 n. $ l.oo per 100. CINERARIA STELLATA. Hood for pot dis- plays ,>r cuttinc. Eytra -irong. from 3-inch pots, $1.00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Alcotlon the Florlnta' Eichapge when irrltipg. New Pink Carnation SUCCESS The most prolific Carnation in Flowers large, stiff-steini I and well formed. Grown side by side with equal number of Mrs. Joost under si mihii ndttlnns, Success produced nearly :t5 percent, more perfect II, overs than did Mrs. .Toostand blooms muoh larger. H.sm iptue ,-ireular mi a ppli. all. m. I;,„,i,-,1 rutting- $1 :,o pei-doz.. fj.no per 2.5, $K.II0 per Hill. $7,1.011 per 10IKI. Orders tilled in strict rotation. JOHN C. SHOLL, Dept. C. BURLINCTON, N. J. Mention the Florlaf flichange when writing. mailed for $1. $1.76 ii. Soianuins were vers plentiful and id; num. use uiinilioi s were sold, and being colli, I inulas the nuil I- ai ■ ragi pi Ice ol ned, ■ \.ill,-\ «. i- g 1 and in y III. ill usual. II sold slowh . i nulls wen- us numerous as in... . ■] quick. -.-,1 when the ill ■ n | ' s.-d of. plants of merit were seen. (ins i ,ii a ,i. oided revival of d rativo plants, such A few mixed mens,. , pi. in s of inl'eiior holly sold cheaply by different trades, hence Hie Iloiisls- husill.-SS seemed to be COll- tined to a few good customers, who de- sired a superior article. Mistletoe was of sur doub The eul Mower Had,- was ,,i prises, the chief of which was paratively largo demand for fine Ameri- can Beauty roses, and the lack of demand iohts. It is probable that more than - uantity of really fine Ameri- can Beauty roses were sold here this Christmas than ever before. The price asked, and readily obtained for the high- est grade of Mowers, was $2.00 each, al- though $1.25 to $1.50 were the figures at which most Mowers were sold. Liberty- was exceedingly scarce, but much in de- mand. Bride and Bridesmaid were in smaller supply than formerly; these, when with stiff stems, fetched $4.00 to o $6.00; bu t the ma- 1 to $4.00. Supiplies 1',-rle des .. were lln ited; $3.00 ,1s wore the most popular, est; $1.50 lo $2,011 were the d. Mrs. Thomas W. Law- t in popular favor, and sold out at $1.50 to $2.00. For other varieties, $1.00 to $1.50 woie the ruling rates. As before noticed, violets were a surprise. Formerly there has 1 n no trouble in selling all the good flowers that could be obtained at Christmas. This year, owing to tin- very dark Fall, thev were much scarcer than usual, and the price much higher IOy.-n with the smaller supplv. many were left over. Some attribute tin- lack "I demand lo 111.- prims asked. They claim that the retail trade here won t pay $1.2;, to $1.50 for a bunch of _., violets, and unless the wholesale prices drop soon, the violet trade will suffer a sever,, chech Vailej sold fairly well, as did nilia, la, when good. Roman hya- cinths and I'ap.-i White narcissus were. to make delivery a risky undertaking. The trade was way ahead of former years, both in cut Mowers and plants. Money seemed to be plentiful, and peo- ple willing to spend it. As usual, the demand increased for g l-priced plants. The buying, or ordering, began earlier than usual, which was an advantage. C. Scrim had an extra store for the sale of plants only, keeping Ids own store for cut Mowers. He made a great showing of plant baskets, well ,1,-m, rated, and thev all sold early at big prices; he also had a grand display of heaths in six and seven-inch pots. and. at last, the pub- lic bought lb. -m Tin- limited number of Begonia Gloire ,1,- Lorraine went the Second-Hand Wrought Iron Pipe $3.25 per case. Also Tools. M:t« MiiYry, Win.00 per iraicus Hprengerl, 6-ln. pots 2.00 •• 16.00 EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28A Short Hills. Mention the Florists' Bxch*nre when writing. first day. Poinsettias. palms, primroses, cyclamen and i aleas sold well, and noth- i. Cut Mow- ..l.l "in b. ■ night. R. Wright reports a lai i ei m la l I ' .i ' Mi ,. i I, i-..,s cyclamen, "i a in. i, in had I fine plants, and thej s.,1,1 well al g i prlei Hi re leu is disposing ol .. lai i batch ol arau curias. Willi Ii •.-. mi pi . I I lb. n mimed wilh so. Hi' I Mb! 1 I. I'm .. llower Had,, was bis Alum ll I . loses, of Wl In h.ni i I,,,,: lot. He 'I *b ."ii ibabam Brothers i,|,,u i trade 50 pei ci m. ahi ad ol Is I J,ai. Thej bad a gi.in.i lot of potnset- lias, all ..I wlii.li sold. Azaleas, palms ami primroses were cleaned out. In cut ilow.is lb. j had a gianii lot of chrysan- H" mum ., ml . lOll I .i ml, hi,. ll, , in., price oi plains was considerably higher than last Mar, and no one ob- Jected Azaleas sold at from $1.S0 to J. ..mi. p., ins. tins, "5c, anu $1.00; prim- roses, 35c; cyclamen, 50c. to $1.00; Je- ms;, I, -m , I, miles, of which Scrim had a ..... ■■ to i. «. in .ii iOi to " ■" ! I prices Ii anj thing went In mil How. i the I apply was large. SI |" Ibises were Hie least plentiful, and sold at from $2.00 to $3;50; American Beauty at Jl.uii each. Violets were fairly plentiful, and realized $2.00 to $4.00. Chrysanthemums, of which there was a grand lot, brought from $2.00 to $3.00. mostly going at the latter figure; and W. II Chadwick, 11. W. Rieman and Golden Wedding were worth it. Lily of the valley and bulbous stock all went, and fetched fair prices. The trade in green material was brisk, holly, with most, being sold out early. is were left lo daj before all picked up. rity of plants I oses was really missed. Azaleas were all s,,l.l, even to plants wilh I ill two ,u Hum open Mowers Be- gonia Gloire de Lorraine was hardly in evidence; thole was a J el J | r supplv On part of the rting plants ntting. The ilher plants stores, el- even soft eoal |S getting SI in | Sir, .1.1.' Iling iii half ton lols only. and sot f the grov, ei I olllel . ,1 J. 11. Stevens, representing .1 A Sim- n-eis wis making acquaintance wilh the trade last w..k BEAVER LONDON. Now that the rush is over jv, can si/., up the situation, and reMect on th,- possibilities and probabilities for is. Ai every holiday sea- son some lessons are taught which, if heeded, and put t<> practical use, are of mosl essential benefit. Again it has been demonstrated that there is an al- most unlimited demand for first-class flowering plants, as well as cut blooms, and to those who keep in mind that it is quality, rather than quantity, that is ASPARAGUS! ^PIMOSUS $G.OO PEB 100. J. GAMMAGE& SONS, London, Ont. THOSE EMPTY IllvniFv I be result of I... i ■ ■'•■ I > lo 1*1,.. In - '■"'-, ' "",,,- p. I ii", ., ]„ , J,,,, II ..e"" I" I- PHI. I Vile Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. to in. . i the ever-increasing dem . ' 'n in .up, al ii Mowers of- ' advance of a satis- percentagi .... pi Ices obtained ' 'I While the total i, IllSin.SS Weill. in. weather, up to noon on Wednesday. til thai i tor; then a si.owsionn set in. and mad,, it very dis- agreeable. Al nlghl ,i no n.d cold, and from plants frozen while .bin. i nig are I .ported. k ,,,, the i band Trunk Rail- 1 h. ,n,l badlj injured, happi m .1 -mb. a few miles «'.-' "' l."".loii. and ,-.-, i a gloom over the city Satuiday and Sunday. been a large amount of fun- ■1 ii unit ,,i i:,,. ;,„.i ,,,,!, the short condition ..I th. imnk, 1 n has been diftl- II, e de G. .'nKI.KltlCKTii.v x, p.. -The weather during the past holidays being season- able, trade in cui Mowers was good, es- ! '"' irnatlons and smllax. These were of hne quality, and there was an ( ' -. ..i ih, in. which met all '■' '■"■ ' ,: ■'' -1, w . i i.. i i.-i than last " ■". ~ ■" ,L " brought 75c. a dozen; smilas :■■' pel string five feet in length. ii" n m best selling stock was roses. ' l; smaid and Perle des Jardins bringing $2.00 per dozen; a few sold for Jl mi. Of violets, lily of the valley and ■ '' "lute narcissus there was but a limited quantity sold; freesla realized 50c per dozen. In plants, azaleas. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, cyclamen, white Itoman hya- cinths ,n pans, and poinsettias were 'of- fered. Of these, cyclamen sold best. Pot- imi primrosi a also wi nl well; the Chi- le -s. and P obconica at 25c. each. Poin- s-ltias w, ,.. ,,,,„ I, a, I, nil., I for chui.-h decorations, and sold for 50c. each. For '"""■'lll>' Pte.nl ■ Hn-re was scarcely any call. Holly is increasing in demand each year, and quick sales are made. V,-r\ was used. A dinner dec- | uneral work, hi Ip us extra busy. Altogether, Christmas trade was quite satisfactory; stock was '"■"' ' -"'-I I" n. I, .11 '...',,, J. BEBBI.NUTi i\ ,V Sci.V. Canadian Cut Flower Prices. MONTREAL.- American Beauty, fancy special, sold at $100.00 to $125.00: extra $,r,.00 to $90.00: No. 1. $50.00; Bride and ■' id. .■'„ ml $15.00: led. lei, Hate. $15. nil; 0; Perle des Jardins s i,, (16.00; carnations, white ■■ -I p.- I, - ' the valley, $4.00 to $5.00; to $25.00; violets, (2.00 to $2.50. ii >'iii.i'"N, ONT i-.ii.i. and Brides • i.s Jardins, | carnations, Infi ■- • 00 to $3.00: ' .ntum. $1.00 to $15.00; smllax. 00 to $2.50. The mark, i , ,i. , ,,! ,i, |ow since the muted much likelihood of prices unless some j,.,, ,,,„ v.e,ili.r comes this way. BESAVEB. Bride and Brides Hate, $10.00 to $15.00: .ai nan. .us. standard varieties. 10; lily ,,f the valley. $3.00 to $4.00; sin Max lets. $2.00: begonia Gloire & $75.00 to $100.00; azaleas. } Per dozell. dozen. Improving bul I i 10 The Florists9 Exchange ASPARAGUS JACKSON & PERKINS C 9PBENGBRI, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 pel 2>Jx3« Inch pots. Strong, well-established plants ; splendid t Newark. New York Kentia Belmoreana Fine plants. 7 and 8 In. pots; 7 leaves; 42 to 60 In. high, §50.00 per doz. Asparagus Plumosiis Manns. 5-ln pots ; strong plants, $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Bprengeri. P. J. 3URGEVIH, Port Chester, N, Y. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. WE STILL HAVE ARAUCARIA EXCELSA for New Year and thereafter, 20 to 22 Inches high, 6 In. pots, 3, 4, 5 tiers, T5c, 80c, 90c , ¥1.00 each. Specimens, "just beauties," $1.25, *1. 50, Jl. 75 each. Kentia Belmoreana i ana, 25 to Yellow id Forster. GODFREY ASCHMANN, ^UkSZSSS&iA r and Importer of Pot Plants. sta' Exchange wbep writing. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY ment and can offi r the best stock of Ferns ever produced in unlimited quantities at comparatively low figures. stocky plants, from 2H 2h 00 235 IK) Anderson & Christenson, Short Hills, N. J. Mention the Florists* FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT 1.IKI, *ll It.. $125.00 per KHI. rlnan and welltrrown plants. 'J'*.. :(. land 5 in.. $8.00. M5.IK1. M >".(!.( «(,<;.'. im. jliKiilil to $125.00 1..T 100. Rex Begonia, 2 and 3 in.. $1.00 and $6.00 per 100. Boston Fern, $4.00, $8.00. $15.00 and $30.00 per 100 for 2. 3, 4 and 5 in. Asparagus Flumosus, 2 in., $5.00; 3 in., $8.00. Spreiist-ri, 2 in., $3.00; 3 in., $5.00 per 100. Indivisa, 4 in. and 5 in., $10.00 and Campbell violets, 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Vinca Var, 3 in., $4.00 per 100. CUT RATE ON GERANIUM CUTTINGS Single Gen. Grant, 76c. per 100. Double Gen. Grant, ;S. A. Nutt, La Favorite and Bonnot, $1.00 per 100. Kicard.Jaulin, Poitovlno, Mrs. E. G.Hill Frances Perkins, M..26 per 100. GEO.M. EMMANS Write for Prices and AZALEAS. I0HN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS Myosotis, lYIiiter-uVwring, true, $2.50 per 100. Bouicalnvlllea, from 4 in., $2.00; from 6 In., bushy, $3.00 p..r d..z. Cash with ..rd.-r. Ficus Elasllca (Uui.ber). 5 and 6 In., ■■fine,"$4.0o t... $0.0(1 ]..t .|..z., as to size. JNO.C.EISELE Philadelphia, Pa 20th and Ontario Sts. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOSTON SWORD FERNS Out of Bench, ready for : NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDI Outof Bench, 5ii Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The finest varieties for cutting purposes. Largest Growers and Importers in the world. o A M r% IT r» St. Albans. ENGLAND. SANDER Bruges. BELGIUM. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 60 Veseg St., New York City Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS! FERNS! I make a specialty of small ferns suitable for fern dishes, etc., nice bushy stock and a good variety of the most hardy kinds. XX in. pots, $3 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The New Fern,"»NNA FOSTER.' Tllr 1 troduced. Quick low. 2«in.,*10; in., $100, per 100. $35; 5 Fine Keutias, $50, $75, $100, per 100. Ficus, 5in„ 18 in., well furnished, $4.00 per doz L. H. F0STER.46 King st.Dorchester, Mass Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK Wyncote, Pa. G ROWER OF Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOSTON FERNS 5 In. pots per doi.. ?3 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 4 in. pots, fine plants per doz., $1.60 Furnished with leaves per doz., J5.0( FERINS FOR DISHES 2 In. pots, good varieties per 100, »3.00 The GEO. WITTI30LD CO. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Mention the FlorUte' Exchange ORCHIDS Write for partlcu- LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, New Jersey I Grower, and Imp B RICHS Young stock cheap if you want to grow your own plants for next season. Cut Blooms of Lily of the Valley, $3.00 per 100; n. I.I.. it...c Tulips, Hj ..I ..II i.n.i-sandt' villeas. Write f A. SCHULTHEIS, PALMS Home-drown, Fine, Clean Stock, Grown Cool. SEND FOB PRICE LIST. J. B.HEISS,TNhuereEer?et Dayton, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PERNS. I'li-ris N.-r-rulata. Boston Ferns, LM ■> in l'otlm-4 A urea, 2 "n in.... l.opi-/ia Ivosea^H; in. . r«|.p. rmint (Jerani Ati.rrd inn. Id roe kin, Is, -J'., in. pots ll.i mIx Kntclish Violets, 2\ Marie Louise VioIets,2& ' Har«l\ In^lish Vinh-U Marie Louise Violets, 2 _ Asparagus Plumosus, - ' ■■■ In , 2H in. >ts" " Sprengerl 2'-; in 2 50 " " 3in 4 00 Boston Ferns, 8 in. pans, fine plants, $1.00 each. Let us quote you on young rose stock Please send us your liBt. NATIONAL PLANT CO., DAYTON, OHIO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 50,000 BOSTON FERNS I make a specialty of NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BO8TONIEN8IS. Small plants, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $15.00 per 100. ALSO A FINE LOT OF Kentia**, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4 In. pots. $6.0U per doz. ; 7 In. pots, $2.00 each ; larger plants. $3. " Forsterlana. 1%. In. po puts, $16.00 per 100. Ke pots, $18.00 per 100. A tliantuui Cuueatum, 3>i in. pots, $1.25 per doz. ; 6 in. pots, $2.00 per doz. Cycas, 60 cts. to $2.50 each. Rubber Plants, $4.00 to $6.00 per doz. ; WILLIAM" A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Kentia 8.00 per 100; 3>£ in. Belmoreana, 3>£ in. AZALEAS 10 to 12 In. heads, $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 12 to 14 In. heads, $7.50 per doz,; $60.00 per 100. 14 to 16 In. heads, $11.00 per doz.: one plant, $1.00. Larger plants at lowest wholesale prices . FERNS 4 in. assorted, $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 2H in. assorted, fine stock, $3.00 per 100. Lat.-utia llnrhonica. Reduced" Prices. 3-in pots. $i;.4M) per 100; 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz.: 5-in. pots, $-5 mi ,--i lim. f:t ^ per doz.: «-in. pots, $40.00 per 100; $5.00 per doz.; from 8-in. pots and larger, $2.50 each and upward, according to size. Kentia Forsteriann and Belmoreana, from 2M-in. pots. $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $12.00; 4-in. i stock of from 50c. upward. Fine i per doz.; 6 in. ■om$1.00upwara. ariensis, fine specimens, from JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Now on press. Write for particulars THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St., N. Y Decorative Palms Araucarias, Ficus, Bay Trees And smaller size Palms for Spring shipment. Carefully grown and packed hy HAERENS BROS., Somergem, Belgium ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ROBT. CRAIG & SON ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ ...CARNATIONS... ■ and Novelties in Decorative Plants ■ 5 Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Z » Mention the WHITE CARNATION MARION Business all the year around. ROOTED CUTTINGS, January 15th and after; $5. r,(l per KM) ; $45.0(1 per 1,000. PIPS OF DOKA, now at $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. ISAAC A. PASSMORE, Westchester, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. solicited with those who are in need of First-Class Healthy Rooted Carnation Cuttings. Let us know your needs and quote prices. UNION STREET GREENHOUSE CO., Geneva, N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ipplication. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens,N. Y. ntlop the FlorUta' Exchange Carnation Cuttings READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 PerlOOO Cressbrook $4.50 $40.00 Queen Louise 4.00 35.00 Also Roosevelt, Higplnbotham, Palmer, Prosperity, Morning- Glory and Mr9. Lawson. T. KRAFT, 135 Johnson Av„ Newark, N.J. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CWTTINCS, Ethel Crocker, $10.00 per lOOO Dorothy Nelson Cressbrook Enquirer Queen l.onise Alba Lorna Her Majesty Apollo Estelle Adonis morning: Glory Prosperlty Roosevelt Gaiety Mrs. Hlg-inbotham Let me estimate on your orders, and please state how many of each variety will be wanted and when they are to be delivered. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa. GOVERNOR LOWNDES Calyx, spreading at the top, makiiiu' it pr;ic tiiiilly non-lmrnt.in{,r. Form, the lower or ::nanl petals stand out -rr.uuiit, retaining tli-- 3 2^ l,' rows rapidly. Trans- pbilll-, iv;n hl.i .* 1 1 1 1 ('(Huts stand i'Ios.t planting Productiveness, ex- tremely free tlnworin-. More pri'ilui'li\ ■ ■ thaji |.r.it)l,ibl<' L'ra-le rmniiMrrial va- Prlce.S2.50 per doz. ; $12.0" per 100 ; $100 per 1000. 50 at 100 rate ; 500 at 1000 rate. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Mel. Geowees and Originators of New Carnations. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. January 3, 1903 The Florists9 Exchange 1 1 CARNATION CUTTINGS Now Ready We can ship at once we] NONE BETTER and ueldi -rooted cutting ii equaled, and ,.r the following rarieties, Free from Disease and First-Class if not found satisfactory yon have the privilege of returning all cuttings: DC WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS AND CATALOGUE. Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, Golden Beauty, Governor Roosevelt, Governor VVolcott Apollo, Harry Fenn, E. A. Nelson, Morning Glorv, Dorothy Whitney, Estelle, Queen Louise, Prosperity, White Cloud, Stella, Guardian Angel, Mrs. Potter Palmer, Lorna, Mrs.'Higinbotham, Gaiety, J. H. Manley, Dorothy, Viola Allen, Mrs. F. Joost, The Marquis, G. H. Crane, Enquirer, Cressbrook. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Joliet, Illinois. ion william' murphy, 130 e. 3d st. ciN0crATl- L. V. 'Phone, 4411 Main. I. GAMMAUE & bONS, LONDON, ONTARIO, Mention tb. riorUti' Exchange when writing. Unrooted Carnation Cuttings itui.-tv, Fair Maid, < >rh<\e. Challenger, Sy Cre^sbro-.k, tit *1!.00 ]«'r 1(H); $ir,.uo \, br.ak. Carnation Cut Blooms, fancy. $2.00 per 100. UTICA FLORAL CO., Utica N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FREE from disease, strong, early struck cutting. Now ready. Per 100 Per 10C Got. Wolcott $6 no Prosperity J4.0C Morning Glory.... 2.M 5.00 The Marquis W. A, ROWLANDS, WHITESBORO, N. Y. Mention the riorlata' Exchange when writing. ■■MM 20,000 ■■■■■■ 3 ROUTED CUTTINGS NOW READY C Lawson, Norway. Crane, Melba, Gomez, Joost. Crocker. Hill. Lord. Scott and Alaska. Will l.e pleased to quote prices on other standard varieties for later delivery. ST. LOUIS CARNATION CO., 3 CLAYTON M0., R R. No I. S Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations F. DORNER £. SONS CO. IA FAYETTE, IND. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings Wolcott. ApoUo, 6.00 Alba, 0.00 Gaiety. 6.00 Cressbrook, 6.00 Stella, 6.00 Eetelle. 4.00 Prosperity, 4.00 Dorothy, 3.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Pel * ifso.oo Elma. 6,00 60.00 G. H. Crane, 6.00 60.00 Mrs. Bradt, 6.00 50.00 Lorna, Norway, BOSTON FERNS. 100; 3 in., $10.00 per 100; W.J.&M.S.VESEY.FortWiyne Mention the Floruit*' Exchange whan wi CARNATIONS Rooted cuttings of the two great paying Snmrner bloomers, t.'u i I inc. best white, Ethel Crocker, best pink, $1.25 per 100, postpaid. $10.00 per 10O0, by express. 75,000 DAHLIAS Fine Whole Field-Grown Roots If yon need Dahlias write us. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville. Va. Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook - w.oo uo.oo Challenger - s.oo 40.00 Fair Maid - 0.00 50.00 500 at 1000 Rates. Prices on other varieties on application. C. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. iniSS LOUISE FBBEH NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to 4 feet in length. Received Certificate of Merit at summer Flower Show of the 1'acllie c../isi II. .ri (cultural Society. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100 ; $76.00 per 10(111; $r.iiu.(i(i per 10,11110. All orders to be filled In rotation, from Fohruury 1, 1903. F1CK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing. Fancy Carnation ^ TO Color: Orange, striped pink. Etlect: That of Sunrise Hose. Size: VviSH inches hi diameter. Notes: Foliage darkest green, an e continuous free bloomer. Won prizes at Kansas i'lty. New York and Baltimore this Fall. BE YOUR OWN JIIDGK: Sample « doz blooms for 60c. prepanl, anywhere in the 1'. Blooms travel loon miles and reach : coinlitioti. You may deduct yo first order. Clubs furnished I on request. 13 for $1.50: $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. with blooms liio I 260 at 1000 rates. Ready January 1st, 1903. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Western Agents. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the Florlflta' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of Mrs. Fisher, for summer blooming ready now, $8.00 por 1000. Cash with Order. G. F. NEIPP,Aqueduct,Woodaavrpo Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings arts. Send for Dei WM. SWAYHE, Kennett Square, Pa. The Best Selling White on the Market To-day. Very tree and continuous. Fine form and very largo. During tho Chrysanthemum glut In Boston," the Hewers sold for $3.00 per lnu in the wholesale market. Prices— 12. $1.60; 26, $3.00; 50, $5.00; 100, $10.00. 360, |28.00; BOO, $37.60; 1000, $75.00. Orders Booked Now for February Delivery. S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. E QU THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 to 3U-inch bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The calyxnever bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50; 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO. SOUTH NATICK, MASS. J. GODDARD, FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Me.tlon the rinHitn' Exchange wre. wrld.g. NEW WHITE CARNATION May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A first class commercial white of good marketable size, very productive, perfect shaped flower, of good form and substance. A calyx that never splits under any con- ditions. Rich clove fragrance. A good strong grower and brings the first price in New York market. Price $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. FIL-ORXANA Now fast taking the lead as a first-class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in anv quantity. Price, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Florlata' Exchange CARNATION CUTTINGS 344,000 Ready Now California Booted Cuttings ; Eastern Eootod Cuttings. GOV. Wolcott, white.. Alba, white Golden Beauty, ylhw V loll an a, variegated Per 1)../. rvrloi lvi 11..1 J. H. Manley, scarlet ... Viola Allen, variegated. Gaiety, fine variegated.. .. Harry Fenn, crimson... Apollo, scarlet Dorothy Whitney, yellow Stella', Dorner-s vnihgated Corbett, salmon Dorothy, pink ChlCOt. White Prosperity, white- Nor« ill . white 30 1 50 Write for prices on large lots. 25 9 00 75 ( 60 I hi 36 00 i0 3 00 25 00 Lawson, pink Bon Homme Rich- ard, white EKypt, mnroon Queen Louise, white... G. H. Crane, scarlet Genevieve Lord, light pink F.vanston, red Tidal wave, pink Mrs. F. Joost, pink Mermaid, salmon, fine... Portia, scnrlet Win. Scott, pink Argryle, pink F.l Dorado, yellow General JIaceo, ma- 12 rates, 25 at 100 rates jvi at 1000 rales. Terms, SPOT CASH, prepaid to your city at above prices. All r.,, ted cuttings sold under express conditions thnt If not satisfactory <>n arrival, return Immediately, when money will be refunded. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis. Cal. rh>> wrltUf. 12 The Florists' Exchange POUNDED IN 1888. Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Pott Office as Second Class Matter EVERY SATURDAY by A, T, DE LA WIARE.PTG. AND PUB. CD, LID. 2.4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P. 0. Box 1 697. Telephone 3765 John. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. To foreign countries in postal union, $2.00. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Reg- istered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscription expires. ADVERTISING RATES. Per Inch, $1.25. Special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing discounts on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for classified advertisements. Copy must reach this office not later than Thursday to secure Insertion in is- sue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. BOOKS. The publishers of The Florists' Ex- change are headquarters for all stand- ard books pertaining to the Florist, Nur- sery and Seed Interests. Send 2c. stamp for complete descriptive catalogue. Contents. page Briefs for Busy Florists 4 Canadian Christmas Reports 9 Carnation Enchantress 12 chrysanthemum Society of America. 12 Chrysanthemum Review of Work, 1902 14 Coal, Let us Have Free Entry 12 Coal. Substitutes for 23 Express Companies. The 12 Ficus Leaves. Damaged 13 Market. Review of The 10 Nursery Department 5 OBITUARY: J. S. Murray. C. W. Conahy 12 Palms, Brown Scale on (lllus.) 6 Plant Depredations and Plant Cul- ture . 15 Seed Trade Report 4 Smith. Elmer D.. Chrysanthemist. . 12 Store of Alex. MeConnell. at Christ- mas (lllus.) 15 TRADE NOTES: Chicago, New York 13 Cleveland, Indianapolis, Philadel- phia 18 Hoston. New Haven. Conn.. Provi- dence 20 Kalamazoo, Orange. Syracuse 21 The death is announced of M. Mil- lardet at the age of sixty-four years. He was a Professor in the Faculty of Science at Bordeaux, France, and was the first to bring the now well-known fungicide Bordeaux mixture into notice. Dr. Prior, the author of the "Popular Names of British Plants," and other valuable works, died December S last in his ninety-fourth year. Scarcity of Coal in New Jersey. The difficulty of procuring coal Is being felt by many of the growers in the vicin- ity of Summit, Chatham, etc. Gates Bros., Summit, had to close up all their houses except six. This means a whole year's labor and expense lost. Others are hardly able to keep the frost out, and if more coal is not forthcoming very shortly the loss will be very severe on a great many men throughout this entire section. INO. Let Us Have Free Entry Coal. As the Winter advances it is very evident that serious damage and loss will accrue to many in this trade through the prevailing inadequate sup- ply of fuel; in fact, reports have al- ready reached us that several green- house men have been compelled to par- tially or wholly suspend operations owing to inability to secure the needed heating material, or to pay the grossly exaggerated price in so many cases de- Isolated action on the part of those suffering from precarious supplies is not as likely to bring relief as might united action on the part of the club or society to which the sufferer be- longs. We are confronted with a situation calling for leaders and for aggressive action. Carloads of coal might be ob- tained direct from the mines where tons cannot be bought locally. The florists' clubs and associations even at this late hour could and should take this matter up on behalf of members exposed to risk of grave disaster. Relief is not likely soon to ensue as coal will be short until next June at earliest, but meantime should our flor- ists' societies, national and others, re- main quiescent under the circum- stances? A committee on the subject was appointed at the Asheville Con- vention of the S. A. F. O. H. "to con- sult with the Executive Committee . . . and then to take such action as in their wisdom may seem proper in the prem- ises." That was nearly five months ago; and so far as is known, no at- tempt of any kind has been made to strike for relief. Surely the efforts of the S. A. F. should not be limited to speech-making. The cause even then seemed urgent enough for immediate effort, and the perfect quietude of the Executive Committee and the commit- tee in question seems inexplicable. It may have been thought that any en- deavor of whatsoever kind would prove but futile; yet a body of determined r..en with a righteous cause can ac- complish much, and it is worth while letting t..e world know how heavily the coal condition sits upon us, and that we have an association or associations alert to our interests when circum- stances arise that threaten ruin to so many of our own friends and co- workers. Another cause for discomfiture is that the "coal situation" is being ad- vanced as a reason for non-payment of bills. Unscrupulous men may not fail to advance this as a reason for withholding money due; yet, from many, this cry will be perfectly Justi- fied. The isolated location, too, of many of our growers is against their speedy relief, and intensifies their trouble. Now has a crucial time arrived where our affiliated trade bodies could work to- gether for good. And. irrespective of parties and politics, we want free entry coal. Subscribers and correspondents are requested to keep The Florists' Ex- change promptly informed as to those compelled to suspend operations from lack of coal in order that all may know how widespread is the derange- ment of business. Several cases have already been reported, more appear in this issue, and scores of establish- ments not yet recorded are in daily danger of having to close up. Copyright for a New Rose Refused. The New York Times, in Its editorial column for Friday, Ja nuarv 2. 1903, com- ments as follows: "The Patent Office has done Itself credit by refusing to issue a copyright for a new flower. If it be a new flower, under the name of the "Roosevelt rose," when it appears that that is not the name of the inventor and patentee, but of the President of the United States, when it does not appear that the right- ful wearer of the name, whose position and popularity have undoubtedly caused the patentee to give it that name, has \vm 1 holds. to which it will ■'Without question this decision is in the interest of decency and civilization. But in this State, it seems, there is noth- ing to prevent any inventor or any dealer from making any use he chooses of the names, or even of the representations, either of public characters or of private which he thinks will promote lie of his wares." The Express Companies. Editor Florists' Exchange : There is a simultaneous kick from all sections of the country against the ex- orbitant express charges of cut flowers. All the florists and gardeners in the country should unite to fight a united monopoly, and fight for retaliation for a parcels post similar to that of Great Britain. Let every one interested in the growing or buying of flowers make a two-cent kick by mail every month to their Congressman and Senator. If everybody would do that, perhaps the politicians who want to continue in Washington will eventually give some consideration to the feasibility of es- tablishing a parcels post, as well as to the Post check currency. Every week I have a small sum to send somewhere, and it puts me to considerable incon- venience at times to make a trip to town to buy a post-office order. These are vital questions to the gen- eral trade, and all should make it a point to unite and agitate this express business all the time. VIRGINIAN. Editor Florists'1 Exchange : The action of the express companies in increasing the rate on cut flowers 50 per cent, calls for a vigorous protest. A meeting of a number of New York and New Jersey growers was held re- cently in New York City to consider as to the best method of protesting against this arbitrary and unjust ad- vance. Cut flowers have always been classed at first-class, for which con- signors have always paid the highest rates. This makes the action of the companies especially outrageous and imposes altogether too much of a bur- den on the trade. It would seem that the managers of the express companies have acted without due consideration, and it is believed that if the florists of the country will wake up and vigor- ously and unitedlv protest against this action, the old rates will shortly be restored. It is thought that the best way to accomplish results will be for every interested party— grower, retailer and commission man— to write at once to the superintendent of his express company, protesting against the ad- vanced rate. Every Florists' club in the country should, at its next meeting, pass strong resolutions condemning the advance and requesting that the old rate be restored. Copies of these reso- lutions should be sent at once to the superintendents of the various express companies and to John N. May, 55 and 57 West 26th street, New York City, individuals should also mail protests to Mr. May as well as to the companies. In this way a mass of protests can be gathered together that will be used where they will have the most force. This is a matter of importance to the trade. The increase in rates will cost the florists of the country many thousands of dollars annually. Don't delay. Write the protests at once and mail them as requested. It should be remembered that almost all growers deliver their goods at the railroad stations and. in many cases, load them on the cars, saving the com- pany the cost of collecting and handling at the point of shipment. This busi- ness is regular, every day in the year, and, it would seem, should have an es- pecially low rate, instead of the out- rageously high figure which rules at present. G. W. H. Editor Florists' Exchange: Just a word about your note regard- ing express rates. All of the increased rates, but those on "cut flowers," have been repealed. Why? Because the shippers made a determined and united "kick." Let the florists profit by this. A. A. YOUNG, JR. Carnation Enchantress. Editor Florists' Exchange: We notice in your issue of December 20 that you state. "The J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co. state that they have sold, up to date, 50.000 rooted cuttings of Enchantress: and the stock has giv- en much satisfaction to purchasers." This is an error, and we wish you would correct same to read: "They have delivered up to date," as our sales are over 275,000. and our limit 400,000 from 18,000 plants to work with. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Elmer D. Smith, Chrysanthemist. The Evening News, of Detroit, Mich., contains an appreciative article on the subject of Elmer D. Smith, of Adrian, Mich., and his work among chrysan- themums. A portrait of Mr. Smith, and an illustration of the variety P. J. Taggart accompany the article. This successful grower is styled by the Evening News the "Chrysanthemum King;" and the following bit of inter- esting history is furnished: "While yet a young man, he is a veteran in the ranks of the florists. As a freckle- faced boy in his teens, Smith used to watch the boys of the Adrian College football team go by the greenhouses with their chrysanthemum hair wav- ing in the breeze. Perhaps that gave him visions of propagating chrysanthe- mums— at any rate he immediately got the proper gait. His advancement in that field has been gradual but sure. The active hybridizing of chrysanthe- mums began in dead earnest in 1S8S. The first seedlings from the Smith greenhouses were exhibited for pre- miums in 1890. As far as the number of new varieties goes, he has been ex- celled—but never in the quality. The fruits of Elmer Smith's untiring ef- forts have been exhibited in all the large cities of the country in the last dozen years. He has competed both East and West in all the big flower shows, and has always bagged a whole lot of money and gold medals. The largest three premiums that have been awarded seedlings in this country have been awarded Mr. Smith. The first was in Cincinnati, for 'Niveus,' $150 cash, and a $50 gold medal. The second was last year in Kansas City, for 'Con- vention Hall,' $200 cash. The present year for the new variety, 'F. J. Tag- gart,' he received $150 and a gold medal at Kansas City. His products are shipped all over the globe. Shipments of plants to Australia. New Zealand and European countries are a very common occurrence. "For several years Mr. Smith was secretary of the Chrysanthemum So- ciety of America. He is associated in business with his sturdy tether. Na- than Smith, who. although accounted a silent partner, and nearing his nine- tieth year, takes a lively interest in the fame of his son." Chrysanthemum Society of America Editor Florists' Exchange : Acting according to the new rule passed at the recent meeting of the C. S. A., held in Chicago, we deemed it advisable to withhold the scores of sports which were exhibited before the committees, with the exception of Yel- low Eaton, as the owners of that va- riety have complied with said rule, it having been exhibited before three committees. EDWIN LONSDALE, Secretary. J. S. Murray. J. S. Murray, the oldest and pioneer florist of Montreal, died Wednesday last after a long illness. About two years ago he was taken with a stroke of paralysis, and another stroke took him off. The sympathy of all ,in the trade will be with his daughter, who has so long and ably managed his business. Deceased was 69 years of age. C. W. McConahy. Charles Wesley McConahy. of Van Wert, O, died suddenly of heart dis- ease November 21 last. He had been in the florist business a little more than two years and was very successful. He was thirty-five years of age and leaves a widow, parents, brother and sisters, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. He was a member of the M. E. Church, of the Knights of Pythias, and of the Royal Arcanum. The Florists' Exchange 13 Damaged Ficus Leaves The leaves of Ficua elastica, received Erom J. C. (Ontario), Bhow verj die tiii.-ily the effects of a severe attack of Hull's, the rusty excrescences on the Under side of some of the leaves being jue i" the exudation of the sap from the punctures made by the Insects. The punctures of the thrlps will often pause ;i sufficient flow of sap to form .1 Unj globule on the under side of a rlcus leaf, and especially when the plants are growing freely and the sap is in full How. The Insects are, or Save been, very plentiful on the plants in question, and prompt and vigorous measures will be needed to eradicate ih. in. rii.' Inst remedy for this pest Is nico- tine vapor, and one of the most con- venient methods to apply this vapor is i.. Fumigating with "Aphis Punk," this preparation seldom injuring plants In any way. unless it is used in unreason- tbli Quantities. But several fumigations may be re- quired in order to entirely rid the plants .it' these troublesome inseets, for many of the insects may drop to the ground when the vapor strikes them, but will afterward crawl up again and renew their feeding upon the leaves; a full- grown thrlps being one of the most ditllcult of ordinary greenhouse pests to kill. Fumigating with tobacco stems would also answer for this case, but more of it would be required than of the "Aphis Punk," and there would also be more risk of doing injury to some of the plants in the house than there would be from using the above-mentioned preparation. W. H. TAPLIN. New York. A happy and prosperous New Tear to all, and may the year 1903 pro.ve the best and busiest we ever had! News Jottings. The coal question continues a very serious one in this vicinity, and some owners of large establishments have had to close up a few of their houses on account of the short fuel supply. John H. Taylor, Bayside, L. I., has closed three houses, as also has C. W. Ward, of Queens. Word comes from Newark, N. J., that a florist of that place had to use an undertaker's wagon for delivering flowers at Christmas, owing to the scarcity of suitable vehicles. While delivering flowers at one residence, where the lady had been ill for some time, the men were asked by pedes- trians, if Mrs. was dead. On be- ing informed that the wagon was used for delivering florist's stock, one per- son remarked, "I'd rather have my fcwers delivered in a coal wagon, es- pecially on Christmas eve; that outfit wend make me superstitious." The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has begun the erection of extensive greenhouses at South Elizabeth, N. J.. for the supplying of bedding plants, teiwers, etc., for the company's sta- tions between New York and Pitts- burg. The houses, and land adjoining, to be used for nursery purposes, will cover about twenty acres, all under the charge of Professor Gertanne. It is the intention of the company to plant shade trees along the sides of the tracks between Elizabeth and Phila- delphia. Chas. F. Meyer, late of the firm of Hagemann & Meyer, announces in a very pretty booklet, that he has opened an office at 19 Barclay street, as whole- sale Importer of bulbs, plants and nur- sery stock. Mr. Meyer also states that he is the sole representative, for the United States and Canada, of Ad. D'- Haene Co., Limited, Ghent, Belgium, growers of azaleas, palms and miscel- laneous plants. The new book on the carnation by C. W. Ward, which Is to be published shortly, contains much valuable infor- mation, and will no doubt find a ready- sale among carnation growers, profes- sional and otherwise. Every phase of the carnation plant's life is fully treated upon in a practical manner and the raising of carnations, from cut- tings, or from seeds, and growing them successfully, will be much simplified to the grower who w III follow \i i u ard Instructions, in addition to cultural methods, that are explained thorough- ly, there is a complete he he i of the carnation, lists of varieties, and full In- structions for the grower who would do his own crossing In bring I. nth new varieties. The book will fill a long felt want, and will be api ate, I |,j all lovers of the Divine Flower, and they are legion. Walter F. Sheridan has been receiv- ing some high grade carnations from the Chicago Carnation Co., of Joliet, Mr. Fueistenburg, proprietor of the Floral Fxchange growing establish- ment, Edgely, Pa., was In the city this week, lb- contemplates adding about 100,000 feet of glass to his range during the coming year. There is much vigorous protesting against the advance in the express rates, but there has been no reduction of these so far. L. M. Noe, Madison, N. J., has put a wagon in commission between his es- tablishment and New York, for the conveyance of all his empty boxes. The Brooklyn Horticultural Society will hold a meeting in Germania Hall, 120-122 Schermerhorn street, Brooklyn, on Monday evening. January 5, 1903, at 7.30 o'clock. It is expected that Secre- tary of The American Carnation So- ciety Albert H. Herr will be present at the , meeting, and every member should be in attendance. One of John I. Raynor's growers is using hyacinth foliage as a setting to bunches of lily of the valley. This is quite a new departure in tying up flowers for this market. The many friends of the Bogart fam- ily, retail florists of Sixth avenue, will learn with regret of the death of their father. Abram Elbert Bogart, who passed away at the residence of his son, 108 W. 116th street, on Sunday last, aged eighty-three years. Interment was in Cypress Hills cemetery, on Tuesday, December 30. George C. Perkins, of Jackson and Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., was in town on Monday. The weather was all that could be desired on New Year's Day, and all cut How ers cleared out fairly well, with no advance in prices. Most of the commission houses closed at about 1 o'clock. J. H. Troy, of the Rosary, went South on a short business trip on Friday evening. The sixteenth annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club will be held at the St. Denis Hotel, Broadway and Eleventh street, on Saturday evening, January 31, 1903, at 7.30 o'clock. The tickets are $5.00 each, and a good time is promised by the dinner committee. Any member of the club who would like to donate flowers for the table on that occasion will confer a favor by so doing. Packages should be sent, pre- paid, in care of Secretary Young, 51 West 28th street. The school of practical agriculture and horticulture formerly at Briarcliff Manor, near Scarborough. N. Y., moved January 1 to Poughkeepsie. N. Y. A farm of 400 acres has been purchased near the city. The school will take up the culture of the Newtown pippin and choice and old varieties of apples much neglected and difficult to obtain. To Mr. Reed, of Reed & Keller, much praise is due for his foresight, as well as the introduction of new Ideas and paying novelties for the trade. In the face of many discouraging comments of various New York City and other eastern florists. Mr. Reed began the manufacture of Christmas bells, made of crepe paper and plushlne, early last Summer, to supplant the time-honored immortelle bell. The western trade immediately saw the value of the novelty, and placed enormous orders: the result has been wonderful. All could have used more, if obtainable. The New York florists were caught napping, and at the eleventh hour were rushing pell mell. offering all sorts of inducements for these bells, but of no avail. This certainly must have been encouraging to Mr. Reed. The family of George Goldner, travel- ing representative of Reed & Keller, has been on the sick list, Including Mr. i I ii Goldner. All are now con- valescing Chicago. The News. hush i.mi reports in January 3, 1903. Julius A. Schnapp, neil\ win, 10. w lenhoebi r, hat taken a situation « 1th the spot rash Store's floral depart lueni. of Joliet, formerly held b.\ ''has, E. Slegk, who has gone into business to.- himself at 224 Jefferson Btn et, hat ing rented part of the store of Lantrey & Leek i am \ i.i". 1 1 i. i the late Wal ti-r llefiioii, died Satuida> night and was buried Tuesday. The family has the sympathy oi the trade in its sad berea vemenl Visitor: ( 'has. Knopl ii-pi os.nl a 1 i ve of the 10. T. Grave Co., Rich] I. ind. ROBERT .li iHNSTONE. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Doughty & Co. are erecting a greenhouse, 14x30 feet. KEARNEY, NEB.— The Green Seed & Plant Co. is building opposite the U. P. R. R. parks, corner of Second avenue and Railroad street, four houses, each 12x60 feet, and a polling shed, 12 x 50 feet. FIRES. BALTIMORE, MD.— The greenhouses of Benjamin Stevens were slightly dam- aged by fire on the evening of Decem- ber 23. NEW HAVEN, CONN.— On Decem- ber 29 fire damaged the stock and greenhouses of A. J. Thompson to the extent of $150 00. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. WAUWATOSA, WIS.— Alexander Klok- ner, formerly of Milwaukee, is now lo- cated at his greenhouses here. Index for Volume XIV. A complete index for Volume. XIV. (1902) of the Florists' Exchange ac- INDEX or ADVERTISERS Allen J ' Allirl'ie.'ir Ainliic: I Asehlnann li Christ,. Nurseries. . Beckort W C Borkmans p Berger II II B.ihblnk & Atkins Bock W A Bonnot Bros Boston Letter Co . Bradsbaw & Hartn Briarcliff G'houses Brown Bros Co . . Brown B C & Co. Brown P Burgevln P J ... <\inii."ly J Yffii" Durnont & Co . Dunne & Co . . . Basfn Chen) Co Elchholz II Elselo C . . . Eisele .1 G Vim Ws A Co, Gunther W Guttman AG ... Saerens Bros Hammond J A . . . Harris C A & Co.. Heacock Jos Helss J B Helios Upton Co. Heller & Co Herr A M Herr D K Hermann A news A H & Co. Hicks a Crawbnct Hill E G & Co.. HIMnger Bros . . . Iltpparil E Hor'l Advertiser Hughes G J Hunt B H nil Co.. 22 ... I-Velt J T 5 Mailer P 7 Manhattan ; Mauger W .. 0 ii McCarthy N F & Co. 20 i Wlnter- »on 21 10 ■■!•■• . I I 4 ui. ii.ii ii r 3 10 Mlllang V 10 Moulnger J i Moon s 0 2 Me.. li Win II Co 6 .: & Nash. ID M ■■■ \\ J 20 Mess Q M 20 Mott Walter Sd Co... 2 Muno J 21 Murphy Wm 11 e.| Tradc.22 Vii f ne! Equipment 8 el.mt Co 10 Nelpn G i 11 Metcherl f 8 Newton A J & Sons.. 7 MeSSe,, L 20 Ouwerkork l> 5 tton Co... 21 .. I lew 'coiiil I'.lluerlh C C Co. ...21 Mch Co. 22 1 II I! o.....„ U W A- I'ii. .2 Biijnor J I 10 ICelM A' KCII.T 22 lieid Ed 20 Keinlier" George 6 Relnbers Peter 8-12 Ueuter S J 11 Reynolds J I. Co.... 22 Ulchards F W & Co.. 18 llleilel & Co 18 Kippereer Geo 22 Uobiiisoti II M & Co. IS Uoeiuer F ■lowlands W A 11 laii.p J F 7 Bycrnon U O 22 B 0 1!» Soil 10 S, ion hi s Bird Elnpo- ....22 Schmidt J 0 0 Schmltz f w o 8 I hi Scbultzc C It. Son 6 Scott J in Sli.-ph.-rd MrB T B Co. 3 - F 19 II IN Smith C is Smith N & Son 74) Smith Wm c 18 Smith W & T Co 6 .SeltllU c a Stearns A T Urn Co.23 Stern J 22 . " Co n BtoothoS n Storrs & Hie Stycr J J 2 Sutherland G A 21 Thomas W II 7 1 ... Co 11 Thorbnrn ■' U .\ Co Tobacco W & T Co.. 24 I'llleil St G 1 Ctlca Floral Co 11 Vanhorne Grlffen & Co 2.1 Vnughan's S.| Stun-":: I \ M S..11 Vick's Jas Sons 4 Vincent It .Tr A s .., :. 7 Warliurton C 11 Weber C S & Co.... 22 W.-I..T II A Bon. .7-10 W.-lisier Bros 18 Weber * Don 5 Welch Bros 20 Weston n in Wlillilh, Pottery Co. .22 Whltton & Sons 7 Wi.ler Ilri.s 21 Wltthold Geo Co 10 v. I Bros 7 Vellll" .1 1!) Young & Nugent.... 10 INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS PLANTS. SEEDS. BULBS, FLOWERS. Abutilon 7 Acacia 1 Ageratum 2-7-10 Allerni.nlhera 7 Alyssum 1-2-6-7 Ampelopsls 1 Araucarta 10 Asparagus 1-6-7-10 Asters 1-2-4 Azaleas 1-4-5-10 Begonias 2-3-7-10 I'.i.iiL'iiinvillea 10 Crotons 10 | luphea 7 Cut Flowers .IS 111 211-21 Cycas 7-10 Cyclamen 2-3-7 Cyperus 6-7 Dahlias 2-11 Daisies 1-6-7-10 Decorative Plants. ..6-10 Deutzla 1-5 DIelytra 1-5 Dracaina 1-2-7-10 .. .I" Evergreens 5-18 Fern balls 1-3-10 Ferns 7-10-11-18 Heliotrope 2-7 Herbaceous Plants 5 7 Hyacinths 1-3-4 turrell 10 Landretb D & Sons 3 Lang J 19 Langjahr A H 19 Lehman Br. .9 23 Little Sontb Floral Co 11 [.impact! Casper ....24 Orchids Pelargoniums 1 2 II 7-2 1 7 3-5 .12 3-11-7 Primula G 7-10-24 Privet r, Pyrethrum 1-2 Ithed iidron 1-5 Itesi ... ." . Salvia 1-2-3-7-1" SaieeVlera 24 Seals i u.it named) 2-3-21 Sclaglnella 6 Shrubs 3-r. Small Fruits 7 Smllax 1-2-6-7-ls Solanum 2 Splrttas Stocks 1-2 Strohllanthes 7 Swaliis.ma 6-7 Sweet Peas 2 i aunbi rglfl 1 Trees 1 :: :, Tuberoses 2 Tulles 8 Vegetables 5 . .1-2-3-6-7 Vlncas 2-6-7-10 Vines 8 Violets 7-tll MI-CI I.I W1..I B. Wisteria l Auctioneers 20 Books 7-20 Business Opps S Boilers 22 23 21 Collections 22 Cut Flower Boxes ...22 Decorative Greenery Designs 20 2121 Fertilizers 22 Fittings 22 2.1-24 Florists' I.i Florists' Supplies 20-21-22-24 Flower Plots, eie 20 22 Fer Bale 8 Galax is ...22-23-21 Glazing P.. lets 21 Greenhouse Building 2-1-21 Insecticides '.'.'.'.'.3-22-24 Lumber 23 Mastica 23 Moss 18 Mushroom Bpi Newspapers IS Pipes. Joints, and Valves 8-23 Printing 22 Putty 22-2.;: .1 Sprayers 22 Squirrels 22 Stakes & Supports. . .22 Thermometers 22 Tinfoil 18 Toothpicks 22 Wagon Heaters 21 Wax Flowers & De- signs . 14 The Florists' Exchange REVIEW OF THE WORK OF THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA FOR 1902 Exhibited Bv lith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Nov. Nov. The E. O. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind John N. May, Summit, N. J., Host on Cinci'ti. Chic'go Chic'go (C.S.A.! < -in.-i-ti. Globosa Alba White "Ethelyn Beautiful shade of pink, on the order of Daybreak Car- nation, only little deeper in cent •Ethelyn Daybreak pink Mrs. J. J. Mitchell 3ream Mrs. J. J. Mitchell Jream Mrs. J. J. Mitchell >eam Algoma Pink Algoma ■ Light pink, siK reverse W. Buckhee Yellow ■ Cinci'ti. H. W. Buckbee Yellow.. W. Buckbee Yellow.. .lap. lief, .lap. Inc. Jap. Inc. Jap. Inc. -15 Chic 'go (C.S.A.) 15 Chic'go Minnie Bailey Pink -15 Chic'go Minnie Bailey [Pink 1 Phila.!. Sephia Bright yellow.. N. V.. . Convention Hall .. Pure white. ■S Chic'go No. 5 Yellov 1 Boston No. 15-8-01 IRed, : mois 25Chic'go Mile. Marie Liger.. Light pink. .lap. Inc., Ret.gun'd petals.. 15 Mile. Marie Liger.. Pink. Phila.. Mile. Marie Liger .. Light pink Cinci'ti. Mile. .Marie Liger .. 1'iuk Boston Mile Marie Liger.. Light pink N. Y R- E. Richardson... Bright rose pink silvery reverse... lap. Kef.. Inc. liigli built center.. Jap. Inc.. 1-15 Chic-go R. E. Richardson. (C.S.A. 'I 10 Boston Yellow Eaton (Dr Oronhvatekha ) 8 N. Y Yellow Eaton (Dr Oronhyatekhn ). 1-15 Chic'go Yellow Eaton (Dr C.S.A. i. Oronhvatekha). 15 Chic'go W. R. Church -15 Chic'go Columbia . (C.S.A. 25 Boston Aniorita... 25 Phila... Aniorita... Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md. Ernst Schreiber, Ashbourne, Pa T. D. Hatfield, Wellesley, Mass.. Harry M. Altick, Dayton, O Grove P. Rawson, Elmira, N. Y. Herman C. Steinhoff, West Ho- boken, N. J Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, >iN. Y Cwauta ■iN. Y |**tMrs.R.W. N. Y Miraheau Phila... No. 86 .|N. Y iNo. 86 1 N. Y [No. 28.... 1 Phila.. .No. 231., Tap. Inc.. Inc.. Jap. Inc.. Pink Light yellow Bright canary yel- Red... Pink. Silvery pink. Pink Pink Kosy pink, silver; reverse Bright clear vellov Yellow Magenta rose. Creamy white. Bright clearyellow Amber red Mahogany, c gold reverse. Mahogany, eoldre- veree.gold tipped Pink Nov. Nov. Phila ...; MissStellaT. Elkins Boston ••Morning Glory... Cinci'ti. ••Estelle Boston NY Jacob Schulz, Louisville, Ky. 15 Chic'go 11-15 Chic'go (C.S.A.) 22 Chic'go*' Snow White •Cath. Steinhoff. Jap. Inc. Jap Inc .lap. Inc. Jap. Inc on ter Jap. Inc. .lap Inc. Jap. Inc. Jap.Ref. Jap Jap Jap. Ref. Y'ellow, tinged apricot White Jap Ref. White. Pink... Dull white, tips of Inc petals yellow Chautauqua! iolil Rich gold ] w varieties be submitted t Reported Average sci Yen1;; the one exhibited ltlve session of the C. S. A., held in Chicago, a new rule, which ree out of the five committees, the average of the thr from < iiriHtmas Gift, but believed Eaton, 88%. i by the name of Ethelyn, that the one examined at Cincinnati has been discarded j Chicago. ■ikr*s el'.ect during l lie present Benson, wan passed ;m f dncible, cert lii.-;i led ' title to certificate ' ' That all sports from existing EDWIN LONSDALE, Secretary. The Plorists9 Exchange (5 Plant Depredations and Plant Culture. It is the purpose of this paper to em- phasizc Hi.- apparent relation between plants and their foes, and to point out a condition that seems to be natural law gave g to a greater or less ex- tent their relationship. our knowledge of plant diseases and bisect enemies is ever increasing and nature Beems to be s.i unbalanced that ii. -w depredations ever eontinue to alarm us. Should it not be an insect on the one hand it may be a plant dis- ■ I leaded weed on the other. To strike at the rool of my phi- losophy, is it not possible that much, it not very much, of our depredations have come about and will continue to do so from want of proper plant en- vironment or culture? This idea may " bi ••• entirely new one, but it ap- peals to me in a so much broader sense than 1 have ever heard it expressed, that 1 have desired to bring it before this association. isis a general underlying law in plant culture, which, it seems to me, is associated with plant life and is un- derstood by men who have a love for, and sympathy with, plant life. This law is not easily explained in words or on paper. Who are our successful plant growers/ Are they our scientific men versed in botany, entomology, mycol- ogy, etc.? I dare say, generally speak- ing, they are not. The men largely who are making the greatest success to-day are men who know- comparatively little about these . -lassiti. .1 sciences. That these men know the plants with which they have to do, however, from the standpoint of individuality, their likes and dislikes, if I may be permitted to use these terms, there can be little question. To mv mind the differences between the scien their poll IS of view. The tendency of the pra.t ical man is to consider the plant as i whole with a certain defl- nit.- aim i n view. His knowledge of the plant in ts various stages of develop- ment is keen; he detects any slight troubles and many times he antici- pates depredations, taking the proper steps to obviate them. The tendency of the scientific student is to special- ize too much and it is not to be won- dered at. If he is a botanist, entomol- ogist, plant pathologist, etc., in pass- ing through a greenhouse, garden or over a farm those points only appear to him that are of int. -rest in his spe- cialty. The scientist, if that word can be allowed in this sense, views the depredations of weeds, insects or dis- eases as present probably because the seed was adulterated, the disease pre- vails because Bordeaux mixture was not applied, or the insects were not treated with the proper insecticide, etc. The practical man recalls from his ex- perience perhaps that here is an exact case wherein one has made a mistake in an improper rotation, too much or too little fertilizer, too early or too late planting, if a field crop; or an equal number of mistaken practices of wa- tering, ventilating, smudging, improper mixture of soils, etc., if under glass. In other words, the practical man looks at plant depredations as inci- dentals, and in most cases as only a part of the whole for success, while the scientific man considers them as of paramount importance. Much good often comes from scientific study, but its application is liable to be general rather than specific. It is thought that this explains large- ly why practical growers are slow to adopt and use much information that is recommended about insecticides, tgnglcides, etc., until its value has ac- tually been demonstrated. While many still assert that they believe in spray- ing in spite of such comparatively slight results, yet on the other hand they continue to omit its use. In the class of men I refer to are many times our most successful commercial grow- ers, and I have been troubled at times to explain why some of these men are as successful where no fungicides or insecticides are used, as others who depend upon them. Is it not a fact that those men who are the most negligent about their gen- eral knowledge of plant culture have the greatest trouble from depredations of all kinds? I believe our best men will bear me out in saying that wher- ever we tind practical, successful hus- bandmen we also lind the minimum trouble from plant depredations. There seem to exist li.-l w ecu plant life and its parasites general laws, which, if more fully understood, would be most valuable many times toward de- sirable results. The fact that many men are, comparatively speaking, never troubled with certain plant troubles while others who may start with the same plants will be, goes to show that environment of the plant has very much to do with it. The plant pathologist and entomologist from the standpoint of economic plant growth need very much the knowledge of plant culture as well as a know-ledge of fun- gicides and insecticides. It occurs to the writer that it may be that certain plant troubles might be classified as liable to occur only un- der certain conditions, and that this Classification would mean more to growers than a remedy for treating tag, rust was very prevalent. When Hi.- plants are allowed to dry out thor- oughly befoi • night In Win i eii rust i tn ublesome and ■ een ti ue, \\ atei - in . 1 1 n i ilinost any extent .tin in i,i. Spring or Summer never seems io hurt tnem, almplj b is thought they dry out, I b IIKl ee.lllle C lit !■ MIS. i owe] tin •- much trouble with tie- eanialion It. .in the bursting ■i ii -., which lenders the blos- som unsalable unless thi wired to keep it in shape. Experiments with Hies.- same plants revealed the fact in most eases that insufficient plant food at the right time was the cause almost without exception. II was suggested that the trouble was due to the propagation of weakened Stock, but even stocks of this condi- tion were revived and this trouble readily overcome by a careful feeding of the plants by a practical grower. The ever administered llurdeaux mix- ture was used in these same experi- ments and with some benefit, but for a practical and economic solution of the troubles it was considered of little worth. At a meeting of the American Florists' Association a few years since, one of the large growers discussed the advisability of soil sterilization and ex- ily similar conditions, m glected thi of tempera- i. neglected will have d Imple i. medles, although i conditions they might be ue here utterly useless. I might enumerati nu-t her examples, but h.,p. I have sufficient!! • -mphasized the idea that we cannot know too much about plant culture. The- statement is often made that the reason we have so many depredations on plants under glass is that the condi- tions that favoi plant growth also favor these plant troubles. I am in- cllned to think thi tati ment untrue and that we hav.- so many depreda- tions under glass simply because we do n -I v-l understand what the true cull me of the plant is. I might enumerate further examples, but ho | ■ I ha Itli t a knowledge of plant cul inn- is of utmost importance as a basis for success. It is believer] thai then- are underly- ing laws which if properly complied with might, to soi stent at least, assist very materially in overcoming VIEW OF CHRISTMAS DISPLAY OF ALEX. McCONNELL, FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. the particular disease or insect when it has made its appearance. A man that has won great fame as a carnation specialist, and who has made thousands of dollars originating new- varieties, claims that rust, while It is a disease of the plant, occurs from want of knowledge of carnation culture, and where a man understands his business, remedies for most of these diseases are not needed. Where experiments were carried on in this line last Winter we were able to verify his conclusions. A certain authentic work has this to say about carnation rust, "Produces gray blisters upon the leaves, the spots finally rupturing and showing the rusty discoloration of the spores." Pre- ventives— "Careful picking and burn- ing of the Infected parts is one of the surest preventives of further attacks. Spray with Bordeaux mixture." A grower this past Winter found that where careful watering was re- sorted to on one bed there was no rust, but on another lot, under exactly the same conditions, excepting the water- plained his method. Although it was thorough and seemed to meet a re- quired need, as shown by the results und.-r his conditions, others who were perfectly familiar with his conditions, and who had used from exactly the same stock of plants, were equally as successful without such sterilization and claimed it an unnecessary expense. Rose growers, it is believed, do not attribute diseases as due to the pres- ence of the spores alone, but to un- favorable environment. A noted American Beauty grower, who has charge of the largest plant in the world, tells me that be considers dis- eases as due t Istaken culture rath- er than to devouring enemies. I have had ...liege graduates who could identify insects, recite on insecti- cides perfectly, but found it practically impossible to combat red spider, etc., without practically destroying the value of the plants themselves. An- other man with little knowledge of entomology or insects, but thoroughly understanding plant culture, has grown plant diseases. This law Is evident when we study into the causes for and trouble that comes from obnoxious weeds, and it is only through a better knowledge of culture of crops that success results. The same law seems to govern insect depredations to a greater or less ex- tent. Neglect and improper handling of plants are accompanied by a multi- plication of insect pests, while im- prove,] culture tends to eliminate them. Just how far plants of different kinds will ..r will not evince the law of self- preservation under proper treatment, is a subject that is worthy of much study at least. A knowledge of plant pathology, en- tomology, botany, etc.. Is always to be recommended, but equally so, for the benefit of the results to be derived from plants, is a knowledge of Ideal plant environment— which is nothing other than culture.— Professor F. Wm. Rane. Durham. X. H., before the So- ciety for the Promotion of Agricultural Science. The Florists* Exchange ( Review of tbe market J NEW YORK. — Business in cut flowers lias been of a very slow nature since ( 'hristmas, and the usual practice of mak- ing Christmas prices hold good until New Year's Day has not been possible this time. We have been informed on reli- able authority thai there has been a gen- eral reduction made on the bills for the top grade American Beauty roses, and for violets that were delivered during the Christmas rush; and this tact will, no doubt, tend to make the general average returns somewhat below our last week s quotations, so far as these two grades of Mowers are concerned. With the exception of American Beau- ty, roses have not been at all plentiful ibis week, and H has probably been jusi as well as there has been very little demand, and prices have taken a decided tumble. On Wednesday the market as- sumed a more h.-althv aspect, and there was a good call for the shorter grades, Nos. 1 and 2 clearing out in good shape. Specials onlv brought 20c, however, in spite of their not being very numerous. American Beauty are very abundant, and so far as a tixed price goes, there is : such thing; from 40c. to 50c. each _. billed at 75c. each. Violets have been coming ill spasmodi- cally, and prices are no longer inflated, though the limited supply makes it pos- sible to keep them up to a fairly good 'gCariiations are in fair supply, and, like all other products, have suffered a gen- eial decline in value. _ Cattleya l'ei eivaliana is a very diffl- eult subject to get rid of these days, now that there is a supply of C. Trianse. Jonquils and tulips have appeared on this market, but there is no particular call for them as yet. Lily of the valley is plentiful, as are also Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus. Mignonette of superfine quality, so far as size goes, is coming in regularly, and is one of tlie good tilings to handle. Lil- ies continue to sell fairly well; but sweet peas have gone down a little in value. There are a few bunches or nasturtiums and stocks on the market for the first time this season. TORONTO.— Once more we have to re- cord a very successful Christmas season tor Toronto florists. The weather in the early part of the week was favorable for business— bright and tine, and not much frost. The demand for plants was very good, and large numbers of palms and terns, as well as flowering plants, were sold; also of azaleas, cyclamen, poinset- tias and primulas and a great number of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The lat- ter, however, did not go as freely as in former years; it did not look asked for it. Pal mths also sold cheaply; there ew tulips offered, and they Welt leiilarlv good. livery thing in -"- of li.it ! 25th. ___ went before Kos.s were scarce, and dealers received all they had ordered. Carnations weie more plentiful, but when the roses were disposed of, carnations went quickly; they sold at retail at from ley Lily of the val- fairly plentiful. Roman hya- nths and Paper White narcissus, early the day, were in over:supply, but worked off all right later. Violets ">ng i. and Harrisii lilies, while not very pie off all ngt and moved along quickly. Callas tiful. did not sell quickly, they being gen erally the last flowers windows. Cypripodiums and migno the did nol quite iat 1 have so far been trade must have been nt. better than ever were fairly plentiful, and generally sold well. Immense quantities of holly were sold; every grower and general dealer ap- peared to have boxes of it, but all seemed to !»■ worked off. Large numbers of holly wreaths, tied with ribbon, were sold. Tidy had a fine window of bells made of seal-let immortelles, and holly, tied with red ribbon. They sold as fast as his men eould make them up. Club moss wreath- ing sold very freely, but such large quan- cleat up. From nearly 50 per < BOSTON.— Christmas trade this year proved very satisfactory to all concerned, increase in the planl trade noted in past years was continued, but with little ,,i no ill effects on the sale of cut-flowers, which was enormous, and, in many cases, i '.in i figures than ever before have l /.. d The plant market was well esday; and such stock am., disastrous results as have been ted at past holidays. Quantities unlit for use. and at a time when fair stock was in the greatest de- e in very good supply, though guide and extras and i'aiiei.-s -plentiful, except in white market. Everything good brought factory figures, and sold out clean, except as noted above. Fancy American Beauty and Queen of F.dgcly reached $18.00 per dozen, with No. 1 and extra at $12.00 and $15.00; from these figures the cuts were graded down to $9.00, $0.00, $4.00, $3.00 and $2.00 per dozen, the latter price being rock bottom for the smallest size. Liberty, of special grade, came next for high fig- ures; $6.00 per dozen was reached for a limited supplv; the medium and No. 1 at $3.00 and $4,110, respectively, and smaller ones at St.:.". $2.on and $2.50, Special laide lb idosmaid ami Souvenir du Pnsi- denl I'a reached $30. r 100. outside figure, though the latter variety was not in heavy supply. Bride were aided by r.ridesmnid to make the tigure named. The demand favoring the latter variety; the growers would onlv supplv them on con- dition that the buyer lake Bride also, else it would have been utterly impossible to dispose of the large supply of the white In carnations, more than in roses, was the "pickled" stock evident. Good flowers cleaned out well at very good prices. In quantity, prices were dropped to $3.00 and even $2.50 was accepted for some which arrived too late to be disposed of good prices. Laurel wreaths were not so pleutitui as usual, and made bcttei prices; from $2.00 to $3.00 a dozen was obtained for about the same stock that formerly brought $1.50. $1.75 and $2.00 per dozen. Plant growers all report heavy laigf- Ch 11 cleaned out. Medium to azaleas ran short. and up to Monday of this week, the market has been rather bale. l:y Monday, stock began to appear a little more regularly, though up to the present writing the shipments have not reached normal proportions. The ex- ceptional prices obtained last week have not been maintained, though good fig- ures have prevailed throughout. Carna- s leiei, v::.m to $5. mi. with fancies at $0.00. Bride, Bridesmaid and Liberty 'ropped about Violets, which ast right through the are not at all plentiful, continue al values. $1 fin to $2,n0 per urn being realized Lilies fetch $10.00 to $12.50 per 100. and callas a.bout the same figures. Lily of the valley is at usual figures. CINCINNATI. O.— Christmas is over, and is one long to be remembered as the best ever experienced bv the retail and wholesale florists of this city. The supply Window Display at Christmas of A. Warendorfl, Broadway, New York. posed of at $1.00. $1.60 and $2.00 per 100, when the same stock two or three days earlier might have realized just as good figures as did fresh stock of cor- responding grades on Wednesday. Red carnations were most in demand, and, , sold out well, clean out quite so well. Violets, which had been scarce right along, came in in goodly numbers on the day or two days before Christmas, but values had been boosted up pretty well before-hand, and it was not difficult to maintain them. Prices ranged from $1.00 to $2.00 per 100, though in some special being in good supply also. at $5.00 and $6.00 per > of very good quality, supply, selling at $2.0C Cut poinsettit of fine quality. dozen for the bi was good in all lines, but much more could have been sold if obtainable. The stock, taken as a whole, was good; pickled goods were in evidence here, but not to any great extent. But the stock shipped in was a sorry sight; some of it could be lifted out of the box and some could not. The percentage of seconds and thirds was very large in roses, but all sold; of course, not at top notch figures, but for all it was worth, and even more. Carnations were scarce, and in great de- mand. Violets, also, weie scarce. Bulbous stock did not move at all, except lily of the valley. Not until the supply of all other flowers was exhausted, could we sell liged the to mov nulled packages for Iagrie says be lost i making up holly ut down tie- profits :an find it. H. D. Ky., reports trade me near to being midnight. He was Wednesday night, and it took careful wrapping to keep flowers from freezing when delivering Christmas morning. E. G. GILLKTT Mo all though fresh weak- stemmed, woiiderfullv. and more of these could have been sold at the last moment; but dealers had little left over advance orders. Vio- lets were extremely scarce; $1.00 per .bout the average retail price. leu, bunch American Beauty plentiful, but those in the market choice, and sold at good figures. hyacinths and Paper White were plentiful, as is usually the case at Christmas. Stevia sold well, and was generously used to fill up boxes. In blooming plants, azaleas weie lead- ers, with cyclamen a close second. Well- grown Begonia Gloire de Lorraine sold on sight. Palms, Boston ferns and fancy fern dishes, filled, found ready sale. Of holly and greens there was an oversup- ply, and the commission men were un- loading these at ridiculously low prices: rly all gr. window decorating I ists. The thormometi the day before Christm ies somewhat difficult. KALAMAZOO, MICH.— Had I been favorable. Christmas ti have increased over last year's bandied these mate- i. which made inroads receipts. Scarlet im- principally used in higher. Roses gen- ■lort crop, and violets still fitions. however, wen and were in good supply nts and Christmas greens Reports vary somewhat on t plants and greens, these some and not so well with Iv lb.- weather accounted lv a blizzard raged all day b in. I 1 "f Christ- ion- . oinplaint is made -.... 1, being shipped her, is, besides the annoyanci houses take orders when can't till them). Prices ty pretty hard rs. so tile general pull 'Ives with buying boll and plants. Of thes •iden the lly arises. I hat if this great demand for trees and holly continues — and who can doubt but that it will?- what will be the result as re gards the supply from our native woods Sllrelv there is a limit, and how soo: will that limit be reached? Designs o red immortelles were also in considerable evidence, and met with ready sale. As supph- of cut flowers must always be ited at Christmas and pi i.-.-s always high, it behooves the retailers to bear in mind the trade in the articles specified above, to exercise the inventive faculty the pi . -paring for to partieula I I. MIL \, rather scar. pla preferred somewhat 50 per cer It cannot help bu rrove a set-back to the florist's business - ind there will be no margins for grower! it the present prices of coal. In oui section, miles of sol" al are side-tracket 'or railroad speculation. The railroai nnnopoly is the most greedy trust of all. GUI IVE l\ RAWS! IN I'lTTSFIKLI. MASS Christmas price! 'or cut flowers ruled about the same as nand. In plants, palms, terns and cycla- JOHN WHITE. The Florists' Exchange 17 st PAUL Christmas, 1902, 61 hlston now, .i '. i b Hovi even Horist In the N< miiv thankful. We read oi ii in trade eajch season In otl which comes around with sui n egul.i tide and darkness hroupht the cut down to the inlnlmuiii. Roses especially were off ,,,,,, and ■,n' .|Ualitv. Kid sorts were in,,,, 1. 1, nt it nl than Bride and Brides- iii.i nl \inoiican licauty were In brisk demand, while S""d blooms wore wry srari'c. Some pickled sleek, from Chi. a ko fell in nieces ipening Hie boxes, and was worthless. When; oh. when will the pie reudih . In elsslls Were olean. Retail prie American licauty JS.no to $20.00 per he, .uses jj.r.u to $5.00. Carna- tion*. $1 no in $::.imi. ihe i.nik of the stock hoIiik at $1 .'.i i and $2.nu; violets $4.00 per ion; lilv of Ihe valley Jl.tin per dozen. K" i, | iclnths and narcissus 75c. There was quite a Sleek Of gOOd plants which s,,i,i ai fair prices and would have done much better had the weather been , , favorable. Azaleas. cinerarias. pninseitias. cyclamen and primroses were the principal plains, with a few peppers and oranges in fruit for variety. Ribbons. baskets, crepe and mailing were some- what in evidence, and assisted in the sale of plants, or at any rate helped to bring ., good price. Greens were abundant, of g 1 quality, and sold well. Holly came in after the lirst cold snap, was unfrozen, well benied and bright, and. in general, much heller than for several years past. I, yen podium wreathing was not used by il,. larger stores as freely as in years gelle by. Mistletoe See, US glOWing in fa- \or each season and is packed and ship- ped in much better shape than a few years hack. We noticed one shipment packed in hay in barrels, which came through in elegant shape, and was very line Wednesday the wind veered to the northwest Ihe mercury dropped to wind the bad and The d many plants and 1 frozen, and some 3 bouquets on ac- •as the best on rec- old also got In its ?layed and frozen deadly work. shipments were- quite common. Claims aggregating hundreds of dollars have been tiled against express companies for de- layed and frozen shipments. Halm & Ol- sen lost a large number of poinsettias from fro.-! (Tiii-t l-:uss.i;iger lost he iloz.n palms In a church. L. L. May re- e.-iw.l si era! delayed shipments Friday morning utter the nade was all past. At mild Kingl. i of I 'lih :is,i, was a 1 ■ cent caller. VERITAS. CLEVELAND.— The volume of busi- ness done at Christmas this year sur- passed all previous records. The supply of cut flowers was rather limited and but few orders were till,-.! in full. Stock, with few exceptions, was very good and the pickled grade was less in evidence than In former years. The plantsmen who prepared and pushed their slock should blooming and other decorative stock were sold out. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine seems In be a ,1 isa ppoint ment in this city. hand. This plant, while a beautiful thing, does not take here on account of the price. Holly and all Christmas greens had a great sale and the prices remained in former years, and trade as a whole seems to have surpassed any week this season. Prices seem to be on the upward move and the qu< herewith day. December 31, 1902: Roses, teas. $S.00 to $12.00; carnations, good. $3.00 to <1 sele e|S. jr. On tn JT.'IO; violets $1.50 to $2.00; lilv of the valley. $4.00; Roman hyacinths. $2 00 and $3.00; narcissus. $3.00; adiantum. $1.00 to $1.50; smilax. e\ olid all m ' iei ■ nine good to $1.00 Hllv sold ■ J'' .Ml to was the wholesale price carnations, of course, pink, and, after some Mllll) I sellias Were sold, the largo majority of them bringing $3.00 to $6.00 Poinscttia plants with three to six flow- siipply of \ iolels lacked a great I., me. . .ii a] 1,1 the demand. Thou- in, .c < ould ha \ .- i n disposed of. h.-ie aid mostly in ltlO lots al le of $1.1111 per 100. Nearly nil of llels Sold Wele llonie-gl'OWn double ind the result was very satisfae- inciii ■<: .in i" *i "" p.r dozen. The lat- flowers were not extra, but were idily disposed of. There were a few ,-et peas on the market; 50c. per bunch twetitv -live was obtained for Iheni. in.- noticeable feature was that there ie fewer boxes of mixed cut flowers 1 to ihe discretion of the florist than former /ears; customers picked one or o kinds and ■ oloi - of (lowers and were Iticulai to have those kinds selected. Juite a few l,,,\wood 1 other pre- re.l wreaths were sold al prices ranging im 50c. to $5.00. One of the cemetery rists sold nothing but green boxwood eaths and a verv large number of them lid be seen on the graves after Christ- The plant trad.-, also, was larger than ever before. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine sold by the hundred at prices ranging from 50c. up to $10.00. a fine specimen in a pni bringing tin- lalt.i price. With mmv ."expensive Hi. in lliii being' wanted" 1.,'uite a f.w i velameii- w.le iii bloom; >i 50 to ■■" rding to size and color were the rang. In prices. The pink and variegated soils sold better and com- mand..! .. bettei price than the red or Wele tO be SeeM 1 1 I S e V e I | | 1 of t he ' flOriS tS ; ps, rlaf- Small at lv because Gloire de Lorraine plants in 2-inch and 3-inch pots, wild a neal little .over of wood matting, were readilv sold. They were cheap, pret- tv and mat Palms and other foliage plants held their own. many a jardiniere I,, ing I, ought to be tilled with some last- ing house plant. The usual number of ferneries and dishes which had been bought elsewhere Were lill, ,1 al Ihe cus- tomary prices. Of course, the larg. hami.i ■■■! has- kets of flowers which had • rved to beau- erial, as in former years," I B. ST. ALBANS. VT.— Christmas trade was as good as in other years. Stock was in short supply, and the wholesale prices ?rs "sold' out ■ '■ in " Tl ■ ■■ was a good we are fighting hard to keep our stock from freezing, by burning green wood. Wishing you a happy N'ew Year, and more coal. H. BRYANT. CHICAGO.— The market for the past wee! i been rather active on account large shipping trade. American Beauty roses are quoted at $12.00 per dozen for extra fancy stock. Bride and Brldosmald. $6.00 to $15.00 per hundred. wliile a l.w extras went a shade higher. Liberty is selling at from $6.00 to $35.00 l„r inn, ihe latt.r lor extra select stock; r, ,i. i ... nl ' IN. mi; Si lime. Abel Chatenay, $6.00 to $20.00; Ivory, $6.00 to $20.00 per 100. Carnations are in fairly g 1 supply, with every- thing closed out In the colored line. White varieties are not moving so freely, and are quoted al from $2.00 to $10.00 per 100; ihe l:iii. 1 pi ie.- also for extra fancy Pros- p.i 11 \ wlnh I la! Iowa! il. 1 bringing $15.00 per 100. Violets are quite 1 .He article In ibis market, and have I..-, 11 bringing from $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. Hani 11 idle: 1 eah/.e $2.50 per dozen. Ro- move very freely at $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. Lily of the valley did not move so well as might have been expected; it is quoted at from $3.00 to $5. (in per 100. Quite a lot of sweet peas were in the 111.11 I, el. a n,| ,, ahzed $1,511 I" I Inn; mil - vardia. $2.50 per Kill; stcvia. $1.50 to $2.50 per 100; poinsettias, $2.50 to $7.50 per dozen; mignonette. $4.00 to $8.00 per 100; Asparagus plumosus. $50 to $75 per 100; Asparagus Sprcngeri, $2.00 to $3.50; smi- lax. $12.50 to $15.00 per 100. A few myo- sotis brought $4.00 per 100. White stocks were in, being quoted at $4.00 per 100. Some lielated chrysanthemums were in evidence, selling at from $2.00 to $5.00 per dozen. The trade at Christmas from all accounts from the principal wholesalers was very satisfactory as far as the total sales were concerned, but the quality was lacking in most all grades. Bridesmaid were the worst, being off color and very- soft and unsatisfactory for shipping. No doubt lots of complaints will be received by the commission men on account of the soft condition of stock shipped from this market; but as there has been no sun- ;fore Thanksgiving, stock could not be the Christma anything don »'!!! Up tO HI ■ • X .le.l lie Whole ere all the than those of ■'! veal- ago Shipping Hade has I n immense this vear, with prices about the same as a year ago. The top notch reached by American Beauty roses was $15.11(1 per dozen wholesale; hut the most of the stock was sold for $12.00 per dozen for extra fancy, wilh enough at least to supply all demands of the other kinds. Liberty was the scarcest article and sales of it are recorded as high as $6.00 per dozen for extra fancy stock. Bride were in abundance and were hard to move at any satisfactory price, except extra fancy which sold well. All other roses were in good supply and went at a good price. Carnations were in fair supply with a shortage of red. which will always be the case, as it does not pay the grower to have a large percentage of this color at any other time of the year. White flow- ers were greatly in evidence; in fact, an over-supply, whereas if the stock had been shipped in on Saturday and Sunday the growers would have realized exceedingly high prices for it, it being Impossible to supply the demand for white stock at that time. The same was true of bulbous stock. Quite a large supply of this ma- terial was carried over from Christmas; those and white roses and carnations were all that were to be seen on the counters on Christmas noon; in fact, a goodlv number of the wholesalers were ready to close at 11.00 o'clock on that day. everything being cleaned up. Vio- lets were in g 1 supple with not enough to meet the demands; almost every order had to be curtailed. The quality was fairly good, still some exceedingly poor stock was received. The best realized $3.00 per hundred and were quickly taken by the local trade at that price. Lily of the valley was practically a drug on the market and hard to move. Numerous kicks are to be heard in re- gard to pickled stock; but I have an idea that the weather has been more to blame than the growers for so much soft and sleepy stock. being thrown on the market. At present, trade is fairly active with Christmas prices prevailing. ... i ill -6 .... going in hen- , befor. Chrl PHILADELPH1 \ g l amount ■■! i ■i. than was .mi i< ipati .1 .ii'' ih ■ all slink has cleaned up well selling ill I i "in ft | "i dOZl i gradi ■ ■■ !.■ i i musl ti ■ i to bi ne that prl in id. and Bi Id. ma Id suppl; flowers to fill all de- iii i n. i i i. I ■ I ■ . '■ hlie., | | | , several da Choice tea ro in II iee el I to $12 00 I I as had vel v g I sale; and i demand is noticed for Golden c late Sin rise is also seen more and is a pretty flower as used in mixed bunches. Queen ..I Edgely Is selling at $9.00 and $10.00 per dozen f.n Mi. bl I thl latter price i.eing iiitii. liii to get Choi ii. I" ■• : o, „ , inn. down tn as low- as .... pi i i"" This week the $4.00 t.. - h 1 g ' eg V ' I V v.. II. bill low. i glad.-s i. Hh, l -low 1 lollble -. iol. Is an ill g I d. man. I. tin ■ upph. i Prices are S1.50 per 100. Bulbous Stock Sells Slow OUtsi.le Of a few el ■, daffodils. Lilv of the vall.v . demand. l'AVII. RUST WALTHAM. MASS Christmas busi- ness was verv good, better than last year's. The coal situation made stock scarce and prices consequently higher. Carnations realized from $6.00 to $12.00 per 100. white flowers selling best. Roses reached from $6.00 to $18.00 per 100: vio- lets. $2.50 to $4.00; lilies. $1.50 per dozen. In plants, azaleas sold well, as did other potted Stock. The Italian fruit dealers handled most Vel V -eat , , ; V Ii. 1. I- III o -old Well Cos. Went oiilv m small quantity and hyacinths and narcissus went well. Ib.llv and other green, also palms and all ,1 niliv plants did not sell as well as flowering plants. 11 MeGll.T.lVIlAY KNOXVILLE. TENN.— Retail prices at Christmas were about the same as last vear: sales 25 per cent, better. The sup- ply was plentiful, but all .leaned up. Bulb- ous flowers sold fairly well. Plant sales for all classes were better. Buyers paid Christmas prices more freely than for- merly. C. W. CROUCH. ( Further reports of Christmas Tra.de will appear in next week's issue.) Christmas Store Front Decorations Our skilled and perserving photog- rapher exhausted every effort as well as, finally, his patience, through snow- storm, rain, and wind, and at all hours of daylight, in the endeavor to take some of the magnificent retail florist store fronts of the metropolis as dec- orated for Christmas, the plate glass front negativing his work In stance. We thank the firms who so heartily assisted, and regret we have been unable to show our readers gen- erally tin- artistic work which along certain of our streets attracts the un- disguised admiration of thousands of our citizens. Tobacco Stems \ Tobacco Powder ™ Tobacco Powder ™X*™™\lt.m% Two pound trlnl sample will cost nothing | ' , on IBS ) , ""' , If you will pa> the express charges. BAGS BO OR 100 LBS. { On Cars' N . Y . City. Tobacco Powder "SKEW1 -* Zb. per lb. ivl..„ ...1 l.lnl utnslr will cost nothing mcc en OR 100 LBS. ' OnCsra N.Y. CUT. . In ■ house luiixxn it. «»« ■«■ ■■»• "~ — _ - ____ THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY ™- — - 1^*— Tl, ne, 117. 118 West St.. N. Y. City 18 The Florists' Exchange PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET I 1228 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA Florists' Exchange when writing. Consignments of CHOICE VIOLETg and NOVELTIES Wanted. We nave a Choice Lot of Dti KiDiiN ■ ri--.li Dally. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. (HAS. K. JIKEHAX, Manager. GALAX AND LEUCOTHOE We :, ■ situated in the heart of t known for the above Evergreens. <,alnx. (hv.-ii ami Bronze, 5Uc. per Hum. I,eiuotlnn- Sprays. Green, ?l'.imi jut "" noor ■ — k Park. N. C. We [ orders promptly lir.Hi e. .'L'.oH per 11100. These prices are cash, handle nothing but the filled. F. W. RICHARDS A CO. Mention the riotiita' Bann , N. C. GalaxLeaves,LeucothoeSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion, N. C. K..M in New York by L. dclphia liv S. S. Pen 1-ittt.Mirg Cut Flow.' Florists' Exchange when Order Direct. rom Headquarters 1000. Discounts on large "o. 1 Bronze <;.il;i\, SDH) Southern Willi Niiiilax, selected $7.00 per case. We guaninhr all ock to h. first das-' or telegraph will ret orders in any quantity at v.-ry short notice. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., :S4 3'5 Court Square, Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ILL NURSERYMEN, SEEDS- MEN AND FLORISTS <« Horticultural Advertiser" It la also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "IU. CWlwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltli ONE ISSUE WORTH A DOLLAR. I have been a careful reader and a regular subscriber for your valu- able paper for years and don't see how anyone can do without it in this business. It is not a rare oc- curence to find in one issue infor- mation worth the whole year's sub- scription. Especially valuable are the supplements you have sent out. SNOW, the Florist. Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. Retail Stores. Most of the stores have been quite busy all week; every day has brought a large number of balls, dinners, lunch- eons, etc., so that flowering plants and cut flowers have been in good demand. Graham had four large ball decorations this week; every one of these affairs has numerous dinners preceding it. The same applies to grand opera on Tues- day night. Then there are a great many visitors from distant cities here for the holidays; they are being en- i.-rtainr.l all around. Christmas busi- ness from the retailers' point of view appears to have been very good; all seem to have done an increased trade. In summing up, or striking an average as it were, there was a much smaller percentage of large-priced sales; the bulk of business done was of sales from $4.00 to $10.00. Large hollies, bou- gainvilleas, azaleas, etc., that were marked $15.00 to $25.00 went very slow; in fact, many were left over. The same remark applies to cut flowers. Several stores report smaller sales on American Beauty ruses, but an increase in those for flowers that did not cost so much. Three stores, all of whom do a high-class business, say that many of their large buyers bought less; in one case the reason was thought to be the slump in railroad and other stocks dur- ing the past three weeks and trouble in the Lake Superior Company, in which many in this city are interested. The stores all report having received splen- did treatment from the local rose grow- ers as to the quality of stock sold them. Of course, some complain about prices, but let the grower, retailer and buyer settle that. Flower Market. Business continues to improve at the market and all those selling their products there are well satisfied. So far, all flowers are cleaning up well every day. The latest addition as a stall-holder is Wm. A. Walton, Oxford, Chester County, Pa., a carnation grow- er. In talking with him on Tuesday he is much gratified at the way his flowers are selling, and is only sorry that he cannot bring in twice as many. Manager Median reports daily de- mands for double violets, and is looking for a few consignors in this line. Bayersd plies. I,i rfer & Ci t week \ w-ill occupy their nth florists' sup- lias all kinds of wrapping boxes, etc Robert C ness. He eeks of 've certainly re designs, paper o that every week ore complete, r., says he has had ry profitable busi- has a very hand- GALAX I.t-n.-otho.' Npr.-t.s, l.rnny.. ir .irren. SI. 1X1 per 100. Faney Ferns $1 .",11 ,.,.,■ iirki. ... u Sheet Moss, t'rt-Hhstu.iv, s:\,,n,„ i l,M .;,,], Sphagnum Moss, Jl.vip, r Kale. Southern Wihl Smihi\. 60 lb. case, $6.00 ; 35 11.. rase. $4.30; 25 lb. case, $3.50. L J. KRESHOVER, 110-112 W. 27th St., H.Y. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... 'Trie John J. Crooke Co., Established 186 GRAND STREET, NEW YORK. Ueattos the riorUU- Exchange whes wrltlsf. some store now. Changes and addi- tions have been made for several years past, and every detail seems right. The neighborhood in which he is lo- cated is worthy of such a store, as if the blue book is consulted a vast amount of wealth can be found in the two or three blocks around him. Horace T. Dumont has made quite a reputation as a fire fighter. His father woke him at 3.30 a.m. Monday, as there was a strong smell of smoke in the house; but it was an hour later before any fire was located. Then it was found in a partition between the kitchen and dining room. Fully $1,000 worth of furniture and carpets were ruined before it was subdued. Florists' Club. Next Tuesday is meeting night. All growers of new carnations are in- vited to send some flowers. There will be a smoker, with plenty of good cheer, so that a large attendance is expected. Let everyone do his best to make the first meeting of the new year a good one; come even if you cannot stay long. DAVID RUST. Cleveland. Jottings. The week before Christmas marked the opening of a new flower store on one of the principal streets of our city. The new firm will be known as Westman & Gust. The store is lo- cated on Euclid avenue near the cor- ner of Huntington, and on the opening day presented a very neat appearance, the fixtures and interior being of white and gold, with some green worked in places to advantage. This city seems to be in the heart of cold and severe weather; for almost two weeks has the snow been falling and in that time we have seen the sun but once, and only for a short time at that. This has a telling effect on flow- ers of all kinds and. I dare say, stock the present time, consequently prices reached the highest point ever known. The outlook for a New Tear's demand is very blight and by the time this let- ter is in print no doubt all will be re- joicing over the business done. A Happy and most Prosperous new year is the best word from your cor- respondent. G. W. S. Notes. Indianapolis, Ind. A large number of spruce trees in tubs, which had decorated the front of Bertermann Bros., and which had been a white elephant as far as the sale of them was concerned, were sold at Christmas Eve. The supply of cut Christmas trees in the city had been exhausted and Bertermann accommo- datingly sawed off his trees at ac- commodating prices. A. Wiegand & Sons report a fine business. High-priced stock sold read- ily with them. Market business was good, although a number of the florists sold nearly everything at wholesale. John Heidenreich had a nice col- lection of azaleas, begonias and bulb- ous plants which brought good prices. John Rieman reports a good business, but complained of the prevailing whole- sale prices, which were, in many cases, exorbitant. Wm. Billingsley had the most pros- perous Christmas business of his ex- perience. Although the Christmas trade was exceptionally good, business at the present time is not up to the standard of former years. I. B. FREPONIA. N. T.— Fire threatened the building of the Roeseh Nursery & Feed Company Chrislmns ;if l.rnoon. It start- ed in the office of the company, and was seen from the residence of Mr. Roeseh, nearbv. from which a fire alarm was turned In. The department responded, but the efforts of the neighbors had sub- dued the flames before the firemen reached the scene. The loss was nomi- nal. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiili 2 JAMES A. HAMMOND £ I CUT FLOWERS I J Consignments Solicited. ? , 113 West 30lh Street, NEW YORK L 4 Telephone 854 Maalson Square. ^. ■ TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTI RIEDEL 50.00 m. no ( . 15.00 25.00 1 . CO. 00 10.00 t ) 12.60 1.00 t a 2.00 (•The liluhest all colors.... White Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. Lily op the Valley Narcissus— Paper White.. Mignonette — ordinary ... Roman Hyacinths Smilax Sweet Peas Tulips Violets " special .... FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers . 00 t.i :.oo to : :.00 to Mill to 1.00 to 3.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Witlesale commission Dealer In Cut Flower* \ Ml V I CAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. TELEPHONE 1098 MADISON SQUABE. We have a fine grade of every- thing in market at present. Send us a Trial Order and we will do the rest. EDW. C. H0RAIN 47 West 28th Street T4^hM.si.„„ *,„.„, NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Etc. THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 5S and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reports Weekly Payments JOHN J. PERKINS Wholesale Florist 115 W. SOth St. Hew York GEORGE SALTFORD WHOLESALE FLORIST Violets and Carnations a Specialty CONSIGNMENTS SOLU'ITI !' 40 West 29th St. Metr York Telephone 393 Madison Square TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WflOlESAlE FLORISTS JOHN YOUNG 20 The Florists' Exchange V/l| I FV SAMUEL S. PENIMOCK I IRFRTIFS VALLLI 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. LIUL/IX I ll^^J Mention the Florists' Exchange puin- Boston, The Week'* News. At the retail stores a very satis- factorj Christmas trade has been done. All report very heavy plant sales, but cases where such increased at the ex- pense of the demand tor cut-flowers ran Gloire de Lorraine begoni" - • -:, utis .-mil aidisias did not clean out as well as usual, and. as has been the rule, white flowering plants did not sell last. Colored azaleas, cyclamen, prim- roses and Jerusalem cherries went well, and English hollies exceptionally so, the majority ot them this season being well shaped and well berried plants. There was little call tor plants in bas- kets or those decorated with ribbons. Among cut-flowers, all colored things sold well. White roses moved about as slow as anything, for, unlike the grower, the retail dealer cannot insist on a customer, who wants Bridesmaid taking some Bride with them. Violets, though not so numerous as in other years, did not sell quite so well; no doubt buyers were afraid of the high prices which some "enterprising" dealer probably gave to a newspaper reporter, who published a weird story of the fabulous figures, prices and immense profits which florists were deriving from the sale of violets at Christmas. Good carnations, even at the figures to which thev ran. sold out very well, and here it was easier to dispose of white ones in mixed lots, which are more popular in the case of carnations than for roses. The cottage on William W. Edgar's new place at Waverly was burned Fri- day night. Geo. A. Sutherland's last shipment of holly included some of the best cases that have been opened in Boston in many years, and it seems a pity that such fine material did not arrive earlier in the week. R. & J. Farquhar's new rose, The Farquhar. is now ready for the mar- ket, and will be sent out April 1. This rose originated with Jackson Dawson, is a cross of Rosa Wichuraiana and Crimson Rambler, and should prove a grand companion to this latter rose. The novelty was the result of more than four hundred crossings. This rose was purchased by Messrs. Farquhar. and was exhibited by them at Horti- cultural Hall last Spring. The regular meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society will be held Saturday. The compromise com- mitte will report a new constitution at this meeting. A number of the employees at the Waban Rose Conservatories have or- ganized, a club for the support of the baseball team during next season. Bob Dunn, the captain of last year's team, was chairman. They organized as "The Waban Rose Field Club," with the fol- lowing officers: Arthur Turner, presi- dent: Henry Goldrick, vice-president; A. Parker Montgomery, treasurer, and Andrew R. Kennedy, secretary. It is proposed to open the baseball season on April 19, and another successful season is confidently looked forward to. The greenhouses of F. W. Fletcher, at Auburndale, were frozen solid on the night of December 27. The tempera- ture outside was below zero, and the only available fuel green wood and hard c.,al dust. Expected supplies of coal came next day— too late to save the two houses of carnations, two of violets, and three of palms, ferns, azaleas and miscellaneous stock. Mr. Fletcher has met with heavy losses from fire and flood during the past year, and will discontinue business for the present. F. J. NORTON. Providence. R. I. News Notes. A. Rennie was "long" on holly, and reports no profit. There was too iiiiioii , heap stock in the open market, and he was obliged to carry over quite :i loo oases ,,f liioji-prieod holly. T. J. Johnston and O'Connor report good holiday business, although the latter had too many dinner parties to allow him to hold anvthing back for Christmas. Alexander Miller has lost his wife and baby. The entire trade unite in expressions of sympathy. The Florists' Club holds its annual VALLEY AND BEAUTIES LEO NIESSEN, PHILADELPHIA. HEADQUARTERS FOR 99 Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut ^lowers— Per 100 Names and Varieties Dec. 31. 1902 Phll'delphla Dec. 30, 1902 Baltimore Buffalo Dee. 30, 1902 Pittsburg Dec. 211, 11102 A. Beauty, fancy— special f :: >;;■:. .::.:;. -.:.:..:::: Queen or Edgely J, Bride. 'iM.-iiil, rnney spec ml . M No. 1 O ■• No. 2 BB Golden Gate Mete.,r .;.'.'.'"!.'.'„';.;.'.'.'.'.'.';.';.'.'."!.";; I Perle <>K( U1I>S i-at.tliy.i-. Cypripe.liunis Interior -i:i,lo, .-ill colors is* i White tolOO.OO oA.Viu lo : 12.IKI to 2.VIK to 20X11 to 16.111 -mi to 12 Ai . mi to i; in 50.110 tc.100.iiu 30.0(1 to 4(1.110 10.1X1 to 15.1)11 30.0(1 to'Ou.llO 15X111 to 25(111 10X10 to 12.0(1 C.Oll to S.OII ""; to 15XIH i.'ob to '2.06 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 to to 1.00 25.00 to 50.00 ..'.'.'.'. to '.'.'.'.'.'. 1.50 to 2.00 to .10 to 1.5U to 2X111 to '."'.'.. .....'. to '.'.'.'.'.'. .'..'.'.'. to '.'.'.'.'.'. to ...... to "'".'. 75.00 tol25.00 50.00 to 00.00 8.0(1 to 25XK 5.00 to 2(1 111 C.Oll to 111,01 to to 15.00 to 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.(1(1 to 5X11 3.00 to 5.IK 3.00 to 5.00 COO to s.lll COO to 8.00 con to s.iii 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 12.0(1 .75 to 1.25 lo.oo to cn.ni 12.00 to 15.00 80.00 toiao.oo 51 to 1,5 nn 16.00 t" 32.110 6.00 to 12.00 '".'. to 20.35 con lo Hum C.Oll to 15.011 4. on to in on 1.50 to '2.OO 2.50 to 3.00 US ( Yellow and var. ' 4.(io to r,!oo 4.00 to 5.00 4.011 to 5.00 2.50 to 3X10 B rANCY i p] k — J5,'1.,ll"i':."-'il1"Bl i Red ■-;;-■;;;■• O e! v;ir) ( Yellow and var. 4.00 to 5.00 AsrutAurs 25X111 to 511X111 10.00 to 12.60 1.00 to '2.00 1.00 to 1.25 20.011 to .50.(10 i'hkysam lll:Mr:ws— ordinary NARCISSI'S. SJIILAX STEVIA SU'F.LT l'EAS VIOLETS "Vib to '".15 3.00 to 4.00 15.0(1 to 20.011 3.00 to 4.0(1 3X10 to 5.0(1 t" I 00 to 15.00 "i.sb to "3.06 1.00 to 1.50 "i.'ob to '3.00 15.(10 to 25.00 3.00 toJ5.00 2.00 to ; 4.00 2, do to 'b.tio 12.00 to 15.00 "i'.OO to 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus | Mignonette Lily Harris!! Brides Maids American Beauties I WELCH BROS. Kaiser Ins Meteors Carnots CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ] Eft? 8 16 PROVINCE ST.— 9 CHAPMAN PL. I CaTDatlOOl Can fomlah at ihort notice. Price according to quality of goodi. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 207L banquet at the next meeting, Thurs- day, January 8. Full particulars will be mailed to ail in the trade. This is one of the few events of the year when the florists meet on neutral ground, and proceed to enjoy the good things of life. C. S. M. New Haven, Conn. PITTSBURG CUT f LOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists The New Haven County Horticul- the year on December 16. Since the so- ciety was reorganized two years ago it has had an uphill fight, but the future looks brighter. There is a nice little sum in the treasury. Mr. Thomp- son, of "West Haven, consented to read a paper on carnations next month. The election of officers will take place at the meeting to be held January 6. Max E. Kraus had to close up his grei I s, being unable to secure coal. The boys stand ready to help him all they can to restock when he opens up again. The coal question has been a hard one to deal with, but this is the first freeze llcil has happened here. W. McL. PLANT CULTURE BY GEORGE W. OLIVER. A Working Hand Book of every day Practice tor the Florist and Gardener PRICE, $1.00. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB CO. Ltd. 2-3 DUANE ST., NEW YORK. Wei. J. BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 So. Perm Square Telephone. PHILADELPHIA, PA EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist! EUGENE BERNHEIMER "Wholesale Florist No. 11 South 16th St. PHILADELPHIA Roses and Carnations our Specialties DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Ho. 130S Filbert St., Philadelphia WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist ii Sooth I6th St.. Phlla., Pa. GEO. M. MOSS Wholesale Florist 32 Soutli 17th St., Philadelphia. Pa. Long Distance Tlione, 14380 D Consignments of choice IKIKKK. c UIN VI KISS, Villi. UTS solicited Fine VALLEV in Stock at all times Wholesale Florists, */ -ARNAtlONS. BRIDESMAIDS. BRIDES. A OS. rJ^yA I FLORI ^FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. HAWLBY STREET. BOSTON. Headquarters in Western Hew York For ROSES CARNATIONS •2 * WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. TELEPHONE SENECA 020 Giva U» A Tbul. Wb Can PLKiet You. Your paper is all right and I think well of it. L. M. NOE. New Jersey. January 8, 1908 The Florists* Exchange 21 Orange, N. J. Florlcultural aspects are bright and promising here. Local trade began much earlier than last year, and has kept up without a break to tin- present time, handicapped as we have been by the coal famine, yet fortunate in a sup- ply of hard wood. Some weeks ago John N. May was on his two hun- dredth cord. Some of our nun have drawn off the water from their boil- ,rs ami given up in disgust, but more have made the best of the situation, and received their reward in tin- way In which the public has cheerfully paid the necessarily increased prices. Car- nations reached $2.00 per dozen last week, and orchids, to the retailer .were . „ eai ii Bapkln & Collins have been busy with cut flowers, and many made-up : pieces. John McGowan made about ! equal sales of potted plants and flow- t ers. Read makes an attractive win- dow with his primroses. Linum trigy- liuiu. the yellow llax of India, has found a ready sale, probably because of its attractive appearance in the window, the clear yellow contrasting so pleas- antly with the primroses and cycla- men. Emil Meeker has had this plant, and reports its ready sale. His business shows an increase over last year. Bernard Kuhn, at M. J. Lyons', shows a variety of rose blooms and carnations. Ethel Crocker has not made the yield he anticipated. He is getting some good cuts from Norway. There is a new tenant where Roper & Harvey were last year— Perry S. Watson. He has secured James Greer, formerly of Madison. There are four houses of roses here — three of Brides- maid and one of Bride. The cut from these one day last week was 800 blooms, one house of Bridesmaid yielding 177 flowers. The plants were put in the bench last July, from two-inch pots; they show fine, clean foliage, and while the pipes were coated after the usual method, Mr. Watson lays the satis- factory results to the regular dusting of lime and sulphur. Benjamin Fen- ner apparently has not commenced to cut yet. The Jap, two blocks below, has sold his glass, and is making up baskets and fern balls for the trade. At South Orange, Bradbury has a store on South Orange avenue, besides the houses some distance from town. There is a tendency around here for the growers to seek a home market for their stock in addition to their regu- lar commissions. Theo. Holicek, after a busy Summer in landscape work, has an attractive stock of potted plants and flowers. At W. A. Manda's a clean sweep has been made of many benches. The pop- ular taste again this season demand- ing bright colors, 1,500 Dracaena ter- minalis were sold in New York alone. Relying on this, Mr. Manda is in hopes of introducing Ruellia macrantha in place of the azalea next season, and has a large stock. The plant is rapid in growth, bright and effective in color, and easy of cultivation, being of softer wood. Among the wonders of his col- lection of orchids is a Lfelia anceps four feet in diameter, which, when in bloom, a month hence, will be worthy a visit. The plant has 32 spikes. At East Orange. Kershaw Clegg has opened a store at 5S7 Main street, re- turning to his houses on Valley road. West Orange, formerly rented by Henry Good, who is confining himself to his houses near the Rosedale cemetery. Clegg has made sales of Christmas greens, and his poinsettias formed an attractive window amid these, and Massman speaks of an increased sale of fine flowers, particularly the finer carnations, and some orchids. Among the growers, George Atkinson. at Llewellyn Park, and the Willowmead greenhouses, speak of good sales this season. Atkinson continues to rent the additional houses on the North- field road. J. B. D. Kalamazoo, Mich. Jotting* Here and There. The weather must have consider- ably curtailed the casual trade, a severe snowstorm setting in about 3 a. m. on the 24th, and lasting over Christmas. This made deliveries hard, and entailed much extra work in getting out orders. Outside the florists' supplies, there did not appear to be much holly and green in evidence; and I did not notice the elaborate Christmas displays of holiday goods among our merchants, as is usual WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CHI ILOWIRS, SttDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES for the pro- greaeliu and up-to-date lli>rist. Send for our weoklj quotations on I'm Flowers, mir cntiiloKue and circulars ..n s -, Bulbs, Ribbons, and all Floriste" Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E.C. AMLING Wholesale Cull lower House in Chicago 32. 34. 36 Randolph $1.. CHICAGO, ILL. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Wholesale Dealers and Growers of CUT FLOWERS 76 wabasm Ave., Chicago, ill. Greenhouse! it Hinsdale. III. L. D. Th'-no fct Chlctgo. Main ttl. L. D/rhone M Hlnsasle, No. 10. McKELLAR & WINTERSON Wholesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47 4-9, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO ILL. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per and Varieties F.IAITY. f.'HM'V -SJ.iv-ial No. 1 "".".'"".'.'".".'"" Culls iin.l ordinary. K. A. Victoria I.'i'"rty M.'t,,.r I Porlo OltCHI IIS- Cattl.-vaa Cypripraliums | Iiif.-riorgnid.'s. all <-oi,,r3.... to , White t= SI'ASH.VRD ) Pink .2 \ AKIl.TIKS "l K,-d «- ( Yellow and Va ™ 'Fancy— i White : J- ('The hbrlu-st j:'"k O standaid van ' Vrll.avand Va I Novelties AI'IINTI'II ASI'AKAOUS CHllYSAXTIIEMt lis ordinal) MIGNONETTE- N'AIK'ISsrS.... SMILAX STEVIA SWEET PEAS. VIOLETS 115.110 to 85. 50.UU to 115.00 lli.OO to 1G.O0 t.,, (15 I HI to 45.110 to -_HI.no 25.00 8 01 him; 3.00 5.IKI 3.00 H.IKI 3.00 6.00 6.0(1 HOT, 7,(1(1 linn .75 75.IKI 10.00 '41.00 l'J.50 -'.00 ■i'l'oo 3.00 .;: 4.00 IT 3.00 '".ii to .111 to •2.00 to .15 hi. 511 's'.bo IsnVi 4. on to 12.50 to 6.00 15.00 l.uo 2.50 "l.UO to 2.00 here. The advanced express rates cause indignation here, as elsewhere, most of us thinking we had enough to contend with already: what with the bad weather and high prices for coal. Garrett Van Bochove took unto him- self a wife last week, and has the con- gratulations of the trade. He is the senior member of the firm of Van Bochove & Bro. The firm reports good business this Fall. Mr. Cook, of the Central Nursery Co., has a seedling carnation of good size and habit, which will prove a good thing if it carries out its promise. So I think the Van Bochove's have, if I remember rightly, and a big one, too. The Dunkley Floral Co. was fortunate to get a nice batch of poinsettias in for Christmas, which sold well. This firm also cut well of carnations, as, in fact, did we all. I think the general cut of flowers averaged a little better than usual all round, from what I hear. S. B. Ithaca. N. Y. Henry Bool has been awarded first prize by the Women's Club of Ithaca, for the best-kept lawn and garden. The Sunday Herald, of Syracuse, pictures Mr. Bool's grounds, before ami after completion. They are certainly a credit to him, and sin mid be productive of increased business in this line. Syracuse, N. Y. Florists here have had a very hard row to hoe through the Fall months, as August, September, October and November were unusually warm, and forced roses and carnations too much. Since then the shortage and high price of fuel, and the continued dull weather, have caused a shortage of stock all around. Business has been very good owing to the many large funeral or- ders and social functions. Superintendent of Parks D. A. Camp- bell has been seriously ill with conges- tion of the lungs. He is now on the road to recovery. Henry Morris has been confined to the house by illness for the past week. H. Y. SYRACUSE. N. T.— The Christmas de- mand was greater this year than last, with higher prices prevailing. There were practically no flowering plants in the mar- ket save primulas and .in- i arias. Palms and Boston ferns sold well, with the lat- ter in the lead. In cut flowers, of course, carnations led at an average of $1.60 per dozen, with $2.00 to $2.50 for specials. Bride and Bridesmaid roses sold at $3.00 on an average, but some selected stock went as high as $6.00. American Beautv sold at $1.00 to $2.00 each: Meteor. $-1.00: a dozen: lily of the valley, $1.25; Roman hyacinths, $1.00; Paper White narcissus, $1.00. I_ E. MARQUISEE. J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers (ii^twiiMs sin k inn 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Cut Flowers 51 WabashA* om 221. Chicago All Leading Varieties ol Roses and Carnations PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers St WABASH AVE. CHICAGO. ILL. Telephone 4977-Mstn. HEADQUARTERS POR AM. BEAUTIES :■---' WIETOR BROS. Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, H. G. BERNING Wholesale florist 1322 Pine ST. LOUIS, MO Street HOL TON & HUNKEL CO. . Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGHS 457 Milwaukee St.. MILWAUHEE. WIS. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAIKEE. WIS. E.G.HILL&CO. Wholesale florists RICHMOND, IND. AUBURN, N. Y.— Christmas business was very good. Carnations sold at retail at 76c. to $1.50; roses at $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; American Beauty. $4.00 to $5.00 In plants, peppers and poinsettias I:iNi;iIAMTON, N. Y.— Prices at Christmas were as follows: American Beauty roses. $5.00 to $12.00 per dozen, on orders only; tea roses, $1.50 to $3.00 per dozen, all sold: carnations, SOc. to $1.50 per dozen, all sold. Violets were scarce and of poor quality, bringing $1.00 to $3.00 per 100. Lily of the valley was not in large supply at 13.00 to $4.00. Roman hyacinths were all disposed of at $4.00 per 100. Holly and pine, in wreaths and bulk, all sold. Plants, blooming and fo- liage, were in fair supply, and sold freely at moderate figures. On the whole, trade showed an advance of about one-third over last year's. J. B. TULLY. 22 The Flori3t3» Exchange REED St KELLER, 122 WEST 25th STREET, NEW YORK, ? FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Si UantloD tho Florists' Exchange when writing. We h liclli For HANDLING COLLECTIONS For SECURING REPORTS.... THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE. C. S. LODER. Sec'y, ZJ1 Broadway, New York. Mention the Florists' Bscnange wbeo writing. GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable, handy. To try them once is to use them always. DON'T USE OLD STORE BOXES. No. 1.-3x4^x16. No. ->.-:]\fixlx No. 3.— 1x8x18... No No No 5.— 1x8x22.'.'!.'.'; 6.-1x8x28 2.75 3.00 3.75 25 l» 1 ■_s mi 35.INI THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. Box 102, COLUMBUS . O. ntlon tbe Flnr ate' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In email crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15002 in pots in crate, 14 88 1M0 2X " " 6.25 1500SX " 6 00 of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging BasketB, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Mention the Florleta' Exchange Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, STWBOTg tHJEWSSj ' I.Cr the FiorlBta' Exchange when writing U. C. Ryerson, of Newark, Pays the Freight! TOBACCO STEMS and DUST stems, l.alcH, 'J(H), 3SII ami 5lm 11>».. 75.'. per Km. Dust, pavkiiLv. '.'5-.5I) 1 *m> H,s,. 3cts. per lb. U. CUTLER RYERSON, 1 08 Third Ave., Newark, N. FERTILIZER Pure Bone Meal, specially Tor greenhouse uses; about ft per cent, Nitrogen, 30 per cent. Bone Phosphate K.G lb. 1>hl-, $3.25; half ton, $17.60; ton, $32.50. Cash with order. JAMES L. REYNOLDS CO., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WB NOW OFFER "Chemical*" for making LIQUID COMPOST. Dry powders all soluble In water, composts coil ess than 4c per gal. Correspondence Invited. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 6ao Atlantic Ave., Boston. HOTHOUSE GLASS ind GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER &. CO. IO Desbrosses St , New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all other purposes. Get our nigurea before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 392-04 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SOMETHING NEW AND NICE, Gluster offioses Stationery For Florists, is the Latest. Both plain and in colors. Samples free by DAN'L B.LONG,™- Buffalo, N.Y. Mention the Florlnf Exchange when writing- Wired TooltipicKs W. J. COWEE, r.0,000, $6.25. Berlin, N. Y. SQUIRRELS /ATE Gray Squirrels. $3.00 a pair; Flying and small Kn] Pine SijiiirivlN, $2 00 a pair. Send for large Free Catalogue. SCHMID'5 BIRD EMPORIUMS Washington, D. C. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GEORGE RIPPERGER, SHEEP MANURE I have now on hand a large quantity of Al BHEEP MANURE, W-Send ■ SAMPLE. Beat Fertilizer for Top Dressing. ffio^Ufn^sI."- Long Island City. THE APPLE MAN IV 'n".tl,Tl, .' i,e"„ uahSPray'°g' F°' Century Barrel S STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative : PHILADELPHIA, PA., JERSEY CITY N.J. U. OUTLEE RYEBSON, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 W. 22d St.. Chicago. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS, Woodwork, Lit Ing Apparatus, Hinges for Vent Sash. etc. Hotbed Sash. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. Florists' Excha USE DUNNITE According to directions, and cease suffering from Black Spot or Insects on any of your Rose Plants Write for Prices and further particulars to DUNNE & CO,, 54 West 30th St., New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. J. STER1V, 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 60ST0N FLORIST LETTEB CD. HAaniActvert of FLORISTS' LETTERS Dimenilona of Script Utt'TH, *.-,..-.. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading rlnristB everywhere and for sale by all wholesale aortal ss .- N. T. MCCARTHY, Treas. £» Manager. *F&ee°nsi. BO&TON, MASS. u&itofk Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlpg CT^ Model Extension Carnation Supports With 2 or 3 circles. as best support ot market. Prompt ship- ment guaranteed. Pat. July T,ih, n;.. ami IQ0E BROS., Manufacturers, 226 North 9th Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. . » J HI «z 11 M HjiTJic Auto-Spray ■ 1 E.C. BROWN 4 COMPANY, Lsssssssssl ■* Evans Improved Challenge Holler bearing, self-olllng device automatic atop, solid link chain makes tne IMPROVED CHAL- LENGE tbe most perfect appa- Wrtte for catalogue and prices before placing yoor orders else- Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get THE NEW DEPARTURE," VEMTILr\TIN& J\PPUflNCE." For Descriptive Cata J. D. CARMODY, EVAHSVILLE, IND. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KR0ESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. KxcfjanKt* when wrltl>s*. xxsoooooooooooocooooooooor UenUon the Florists' The Florists' Exchange 23 Green House Material - I* Bed Suh. Red Cedar P.itn. Wrl»e tor olroulere or estimate. ! LOCKLAND LUMBER CO. LOCKLAND, OHIO. A»VW^r\MrV GREENHOUSES. M^IALFURNfeSfD — — . AND — i— -J MEW TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION I FDES|« ED. CYPRESS SASH/BARS ANY LENGb< UPTO 32 FT. CW LONGER. The A?X*Stedm5 bJ^bejr (b., N CRONSET. B OSTON, N|A SS. Substitutes for Coal. Prof Charles L. Norton, Assistant Professor of Heat Measurements at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, makes public the results Ol his experi- ments on the hint vnltn's ..1 in i. ni substitutes for coal, a British ther- mal unit is the heat required to heat one pound of water one degree Fahren- heit. Following Is Prof. Norton's table: Ileal I nils pei I- I Anthracite 16,000 to 16,000 Bituminous coal U.iiiiu In IB, i Coke 10.000 to 14,000 Hardwood 8,000 to 9,000 Charcoal 12,000 Peat 10,000 Coal peat briquettes 10,000 to 13,000 Kerosene 20,000 to 25,000 Gasoline 20,000 to 25,000 Boston gas 650 per cubic foot This gives a basis for an estimate of the cost of an equal amount of heat ob- tained from each of the fuels: Heat Units for One Cent. Coal. $12 per ton 23,000 Wood. $10 per cord 27,000 Oil, 12 cents per gallon 12,000 Coke, $10 per ton 24.000 Gas, $1 per 1,000 cubic feet 6.500 — New York Times. ill continued until after Christmas, Sen bad i|liile a supply of Ill-inch f McRiinia Cluire ile Lorraine, maid- fern and Asparagus plui sel.i lea. lily at from $1.50 to $11.50. iths in pans went at from Jl.un to Azaleas sold well, bringing $-.0n n Beaut: at from $5.00 to $1:1.00 for the best; Bride and Bridesmaid at $2.00. $2.50 to $3.00 Prosperity and Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson carnations brought from $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; other varieties, 75c. to $1.00 and $1.50. Violets went well at $2.00 er hundred. All in all, trade has been risker than in any previous year. B. F. H. WILLIAM H. KAY COMPANY 244 FULTON ST., NEW YORK HEATING BUILDING Ventilating BOILERS (Triple Fire TrayeD WROUGHT IRON PIPE, FITTINGS, VALVES, HOSE. Send (or Catalogue. GLASS For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. BENT GLASS VANHORNE 443-440 Greenwich S 40-48 Vestry St. Uod the FloriiU' Exchange when wrltln GRIFFEN &. CO. NEW YORK. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc fSSSL DILLER, CASKEY & CO., ^SSSJSS^i&s, S. W. Cor SELr^y-1WG VENTILATING APPARATUS ™» GREENHOUSE* PLEASE NOTE THE OIL CUPS. LOW COST. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. E«linllllrn tin ni-lie.l for < YI'ItKSS liKKKN. 1IOI-SK MATKKIAI. 1 11U0 Ic.r our I'ATENT IKON GREENHOUSE tDSBTKI'CTIOK. Write for Circulars of HOTBED HASH AM> Fit AMES. We make a special Greenhouse PUTTY. Oreenhmme Conatructlnn Catalogue; also Green- house Heating and Ventilating Catalogue, mallei! from our New York office 011 receipt of Ave cents postage for each. LORD £> BLRNHArVI CO., [greenhouse. CYPRESS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. \ Construction the Latest, \ Material the Best, 0000 \ Prices Reasonable. 0 a a i THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO J 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati, O. I Ifentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. The STANDARD Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast Iron, with self a-ijustmu' Bash-bar clips. The only S. HIPP ARC Y0UNGST0WN. OHIO. Exchange when writing. BL00MSBURG, PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., flANUFACTURERS OF hoi BED SASH, AIR DRIED OUL.F CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER OREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. 43*0 ur desciiptl ry florist. Send for it. FLORISTS! Lehman FOR PROTECTION OF YOUR PLANTS USE WAGON HEATERS LEHMAN BROS., Mfrs. J AS W. ERRINGER, Gen. Wutera Sale* Age 10 Bond Street, NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSE GLASS AT WHOLESALE GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Special Greenhouse Putty S. JACOBS & SONS MANUFACTURERS 1365 to 1373 FLUSHING AVENBB BROOKLYN, N. A?0e?u New Improved Sectional Boilers Send 4 eta. atampe for Boiler Catalogue WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR. BUILDING 24 The Florists' Exchange January 3, 1908 IQ8 King GODstructiQD Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. 337 3d Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Florists' Eichanee when wrltlni:. SUMMER in WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent ee«s onr Catalogue. GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y. Mention tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Per 100 Hermosa Roses, strong plants $10.00 Clematis Panirulara, strong plants 10.00 Hydrangea, Tlios. HoRg, strong plants 10.00 CASFEK LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A BPECIAI.TV. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. fin Washington Ave.. 31st Ward, nilieknrd' B. 1929 Carson St., HIISDUrg, rSi Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs USE "NICOTICIDE" Clean and harmless as Fumigant or Spray. Ask your seedsman for it or write to TheTobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., 1004 Magnolia Ave.. - Louisville. Ky Mention the Flnrlpt*' Excbiog. wbea John C. Wloninger Co. Chicago, Selling Agents. Fiorl&ts' Exchange when writing. View of a, niece of ground 40 it. respectively 41 ft. 6 in. in width, covered by one root (old BtyieHnd also by three .ectione of onr Patent "Short-Roof Construction. Compare headroom over benches and number of supports. SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES, (patented) Approved and Adopted by Leading Florist* all over the Country. WE CLAIM THE FOLLOWINfi ADVANTAGES: Simplicity and Safety of Construction. No Spreading of Walls. Most Effective and Reliable Ventilation. and easy to heat : illin- Perfect GutL-rlng. C'..<.1 ir prove the4e claims by testimonials, write tor sKeicues wu ^amnigura. A. DIETSCH & CO., PATENTEES. Washington Red Cedar and Lousiaua Cypress Greenhouse Material, Hot-Bed Sash and Greenhouse Hardware. 616-621 Sheffield Avenue, - - CHICACO, ILL. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCHINGS&CO. MtaUoB the FlorUtf ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Nineteen Sizes. Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron Frame Construction erected complete or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the jj "Perfect Drainage B»nr.h Tile" for Slate ' Send 4c. Postage for Ululated Catalogue Florists' Exchange when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam P1ERS0N BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties •WHITE OR WIRE FOB PRICES. THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO. Designers, Manufacturers and Builders of Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Most perfect results obtainec under FRENCH GLASS." Established 1847. SEW BBGBE I GO, 7, 9, 1 1 Laight Street, NEW YORK. FRENCH GLASS / Direct shipment from abroad. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40th and 41st Streets umct .no w.rcrooxs: v w;;"KI"",.r NEW YORK g 404,406.408,410 4 1 2 East 34th SI. NewG.vtaloc.ie. *- —> " | rnocooc«ooocooooooooooocK>eoo<)CK>ocooooeO^ Mention the riorlsU- Bxchimre when wrtttng. Supplement with this Issue A WEEKLY Vol. XV. No. 2 IEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL NEW YORK, JANUARY 10, J903 One Dollar Per Year Here Is Booiier Bargain in Bums for Easter Forcing. SMALL SIZED NAMED HYACINTHS. i.i.Tinib One stool I'll.. I.. II. ion: *i : at mil} $l..-,0 :h $16.(10 perlOOUi, issier, Gertrude, inly $1.50 per li.UllMl'lUKIi.MZ.: as, La Peyrouse. r; ;ilso Tamerlan hofollowiliu' white varieties at only $3.00 per _ to 20 (lowers. LILAC French I in: forcing. Pol -grown. *•: i. do/ : *tr.; loo. < has. X. Marie Le grave. Mm,, lam. -. MANETTI, KKNTIAS, We have the largest Kentias in the country. Call and see them. \ II1II1M H oil II s, pot grown for forcing. si win I IV COLCIIICA. pot grown. $5.00 p.a do/. HlMiniA SINENSIS; pot grown, for forcing, $7.60 per do/. AMK.IU1 ' s. double, white and pink. $5.00 per doz. .I.Al'AN KKRN HALLS, dormant, sele. t. I $:t.50 per doz. ; $27.50 per 100. 100; M.SOperlOOO. GLADIOLI s,< „lvillei rubra. 50.-. per 100; $4.50 per 1000. BAT TREES and ikiwv >. 1'inu.ii.i. and standards, all sizes. Aal D1KLYTRA Sp.-. t.il.il strong clumi.s, for forcing. Per 100, ! 1000 MS.OO. JAPAN LILIES. See Wholesale Catalogue. ASK FOR SPRING CATAL0CR "t^. Mention the riorlata' Bxcoang* when wrltini. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Ruth?^ N.J 26 The Florists' Exchange FAVORABLE SIGNALS GKANDI FLORA, N.nv Lart'e Flower- liiK Upri-lit Variety. COMPACTA ERECTA, Half Trade Pkt.. 60 cts. W. ELLIOTT & Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when Indicate to Go Ahead and Plant Now GLOXINIA LOBELIA VERBENA CENTAI1REA SONS, NEW YORK. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS Verbe S PETUNIA Verbena, Petunia, Salvia, Stocks, etc., etc. Flowered, Tr. Pkt. 50c. •Kt Flowered l-'ri ni^.-il kt. $1.00. 3th White, Pink, Scar- Striped. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $1.50 per Bale. Cash. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange wheo writing. HEADQUARTERS FOR GLADIOLI A competitor after seeing our stock this fall said : " Undoubtedly you have the finest stock of Gladiolus in the world." We list over 200 named kinds. 100 1000 POPULAR Mixed $0.80 $7.00 ALL COLORS " 1.00 9.00 CHILDSI " 1.75 15.00 LEMOINE'S " 1.50 10.00 WHITE AND LIGHT " 1.50 12.00 SCARLET AND RED " 1.00 7.00 PINK " 1.25 10.00 BRENCHLEYENSIS- .75 6.00 CERES 1.00 8.00 LA MARCK 3.00 15.00 All first size bulbs. 250 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, discount for cash with order. Special discount on large quantities. Wholesale Catalogue on application. JOHN LEWIS CfllLDS Floral Park, New York Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. EARLY ASTERS ARE THE MONEYMAKERS " Purity." Best White. " Daybreak." Best Pink. (True Stock) Per oz., - $2.50 D. LANDRETH & SONS FLOEIST DEPAETMENT 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Fresu Flower Seeds For Florists NOW READY Our New York preliminary list now being mailed. Write for copy. Dormant Japanese Fern Balls 7 to 9 in., doz. $3.50 5 in., doz. 2.50 100 $25.00 100 17.50 Lily of Valley Pips Yanghan's International, 1000 $10.00 Cold Storage, - - - 1000 12.00 Write fur prices im Case Lots. mimiirs SEED MAE. Chicago 84 Randolph St. New York 14 Barclay St. GLADIOLI ARTHUR COWEE, Menttoo the florlsta' Exchange wheD writing. Our Motto: QUALITY FIRST. We have, however, a suffi- cient quantity to supply all Send for Catalogue. BERLIN, N.Y. • MIADOWV ALE FARM, II > writing. v ,--.-.--.--■.-_•.--■ Market, ''an b,> n-e.l :l t T],.. I1KST ir. I ■ -t.il iijjil.il.- . 1' ivbrnar, . ( >pl-r-' booked now at tii- tval.'winu prices: I JAPAN BAMBOO PA NFS SUZUKI ft IIDB, New York ^'ll,L^ 31 Barclay Street , .?.-. i»i ,„r liMKi, Sjr.JKiperliHKK). 4.75 " 42.50 Sold only in original bundles of i'OOo each. 3 I Barclay Street New Crop Florist Flower Seed PETUNIA, large-flowering, finest mixed, trade pkt., '50 cts. SALVIA SPLENDENS, oz., $1.60; trade pkt, 25 cts. SALVIA BONFIRE, oz., $2 50; trade pkt., 25 cts. VEBENA, Mammoth, mixed, oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 25 cts. SWEET PEAS, Blanche Ferry, Emily Henderson, Countess of Radnor, Dark Lavender, per lb., 35 cts. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Branch Store, 404 I ast 34th Street EASTER, 1902 is Long as StocR On Hand Lasts, l Offer to He Trade : Tulips, Murillo, large bulbs 1.75 16.00 Tournesol, red yellow. . .80 7.50 Duchess de Parma 50 4.50 Bosegrisdelin 1.00 7.50 Mixed, separate colors . . .40 3.50 Narcissus, Von Slon, mammoth bulbs 1.25 10.00 Per 100 Spiraea Japonica, heavy clumps.$3.00 Compacta Multiflora, heavy clumps 3.50 Floribunda, heavy clumps 4.00 Lilacs, best forcing varieties, well - budded 45.00 Azalea Mollis, extra fine, well- budded $40.0 Pontica, extra fine, well-budded. . 45.0 Japanese C herries. shrubs, pot-grown, for forcing 60.0 Pyramids, pot-grown, for forcing. 70.0 , Roses, Crimson Bambler, own- roots and grafted 15.C Hermosa, La France and all H P. varieties 10.1 Clematis Jackmanni, extra heavy 30.C | Deutzia Lemoinei, well-shaped. 15.( Box Trees, Pyramids, 4 feet higl I extra fine, $5.00 per pair. Standard, well-shaped. $5.00 per pal ! F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y i^&Zii^-J-J-^ rJ-rs farquhar's flowTr "seeds FOR IMMEDIATE SOWING. AGERATUM Mexicanum $0 30 ASTER, American Branching, mixed 1 00 " " " separate colors 1 00 Queen of the Market, mixed 50 " " " " separate colors 60 CANDYTUFT, Giant White % lb., $1.00 30 CENTAUREA, Gymnocarpa 40 CARNATION, Marguerite, choice mixed 1 25 CYCLAMEN, Columbian Prize — 100S Is. loooseeds. Farquhar's Giant White $1 25 $10 00 Farquhar's Giant Pink 1 25 10 00 Farquhar's Giant Crimson 1 25 10 00 oz. LOBELIA, Crvstal Palace Compacta *4 oz., 50c. $125 Gracilis ' 40 MIGNONETTE, Evans' Boston Giant 1 00 " Machet . PETUNIA. California Ruffled Giant 1-32 oz., $1. SALVIA, Glory of Stuttgart, very fine 2 25 Bonfire 2 26 STOCK, Cut-and-Come-Again. white 3 00 Farquhar's White Column \oz.,$2.00 VERBENA, Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrid, mixed, . " " " " separate colors SWEET PEAS oz. Kib. Earliest of All $0 10 $0 15 $0 35 Extra Early Blanche Ferry ...... 05 10 Mont Blanc 10 20 Katharine Tracy 05 10 30 New Countess 05 10 30 If less than % oz. of a kind is ordered a proportionate advance in price will be charged. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 6 & 7 SOUTH MARKET STREET, BOSTON, MASS. *♦♦♦ the Florists* Exchange when writing. The Plorists* Exchange 27 NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS UnZmysed eenof the Market. itoi in i: i> vi> ■render, blue ami pn Prize Strain. Ha ,11 I ■ .1 III. , lb I Kill N V Man,, until, JOHNSON & STOKES, , white, pink, srarlet and i-undo. Write for our New Wholesale List for Florists. 217 and 219 MAKKKT STKEET. PHILADELPHIA, PA. DREER'$™$EED$ Flower Seeds win snonia lie started Early! ALL NEW (1902) CROP AND OF THE FINEST POSSIBLE QUALITY 1903 has just been issued. A complete did Dot receive a copy, drop us a postal. Trailf pkt. i >/,. 90.30 $1.25 Trade Igwratom, BluePerfei Hon. dark i Cope's Pet, hunt \1>«miiii, I in]...,. ■in. very dwarf Tom Tliniiili, dwarf, erect Sweet, trallin--' . tllie- I I, nve, I Lobelia. Crystal 1'alae " speeiosa. dark lilue, trailniL'. praeilis, li-xht " IVt mi i.-i.Dreer's.Snjierb Double Friii tied, the tmest strain of douMe Ivt.unia in the whole world. 500 seeds, 7.r, ets.; 1IKKI seeds, if 1.511. Petunia, Dreer's Suj.erl, Simile Friiured Pyrethrum annum HoMeii leather . s|....k, in weeks, in .10 >raea-na ■ Illiisel n irevillea " bl i red 75 ulute. xuth'nd ev ;?5 choicest mi ■■■ & ,60 Tw. ntieth 1'. ntiiry. new. 17c. per - \t-.. $1.75. Trade pkt. inuna Kenirn HENRY A. DREER, lineal __ Cut and Come Airain iPnm-ess Alieei. .50 3. in) %\h. lb. jn.in 10.26 Nv.ee! I', -as, Karlie-l ,,f Ml. <>/.. 5,- . .Ill .:lll " Minn I'.laiu . ..,■ . In -_"■■ .«" Sweet I .BlaiieheFen ■ rbrida, * alba '.' P' finestmrxed. .25 1.00 714 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florist*' Exchange when wrHlnf. CLEMATIS PAlSriCTJLAXA 102,400 two, three and four years old. Largest stock In the country. Prices on Application. TOBACCO STEMS Oood as can be bought. Fresh from the factory, here In Elizabeth. 70 cents per I OO lbs. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth, N.J. IVIICHELL'S "NEW CROP" Celebrated Flower Seeds A few SPECIALS for Early Sowing-SOW NOW. I.ltlle I He f M.lll.el Pink, Light I . ','" i Willi . have not received a »'' Qtaurea [tnpi .90.20 Ji.uo - .,..., ■■-, | ■ , !'■ t'lm.i '■'■ .. .50 Sweel Peat 'i lb. lb. Karllest of All VO.15 90.4r> Mi'iil mime , 20 .70 Verli.na M II Tr. Pkt. In. Mai it \ ,,. $0.:>0 91.50 HENRY F. MICHELLS3H 1018 Market St., Philadelphia UxcbaoKe wb At Your Own Price SURPLUS HYACINTHS NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED C. H. JOOSTEH, '""rvS^*" Mention the florists' Exchange wbe» writing. ^"EMPRESS" FRESH IMPORTATION. Finest imported from Germany Spiraea Compacta Multillora *o.,,o $3.50 " Astilboides Floribunda . .75 4.50 P/EONIA SINENSIS Double White or Rose $1.75 $12.00 < i in, son l.as 8.00 For other offers see ad. , Dec. 20. Send for our new list - 4'aladium, Camia. Gladioli, Etc. H. H. BERGER & CO. 47 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Mention the FlorlnW Hxchanire when wrltlM. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS J.M.TH0RBURN&C0. (Ute of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Walter ]• si. ikes, Miiladel, .),,,•,. President; c ■ I'.-il'. He- M -, i.-wa, V -President 0. > ■ rgi T ado i ihio Second \ li i Pri Bldi nl r « Ulard Wetherafleld, Conn , Seen tai ■ and > . ■ IN i l.u'k. Mllf-rd. t ■■in, , Asslstunl NEWPORT, R. I.— F. L. Ziegler is a young beginner in the seed business here. He would like to receive cata- logues from seedsmen who issue same. MANITOWOC, WIS.— The Manito- woc Seed Company has been incorpo- rated with a capital stock of $20,000. Incorporators: Albert Guttmann, Geo. L. Born and G. E. Aller. MANITOWOC, WIS— On January 3 Are at the establishment of the Madson Seed Company caused a panic among the fifty girls employed, but all eseapeu from the building uninjured. The fire was caused by gas explosion and less than $100 damage was done. BARTEL.1-KS & CO., DENVER. COL., are distributing a handy article as an advertisement in the form of a 15-inch rule, bearing the motto, "West- ern seeds for Western planters," with the firm's address on one side and on the reverse a table showing the amount of seed of different crops necessary for an acre and the number of pounds to the bushel. European Notes. It is with a feeling of absolute re- lief that we pen the last notes of 1902. Throughout they have been gloomy In the extreme; but Just as the old gos- sips find a positive pleasure in saying "I told you so" when you wake up with a bad headache after a good dinner, so the scribe now writing feels a mel- ancholy satisfaction in saying that every gloomy prediction put forth in this column during the year just clos- ing has been fulfilled to the very let- ter, and the end is not yet reached. But, sir, "let the dead past bury its dead;" we have to deal with the ma- terials of a perpetual resurrection. One grain of the wheat we handle will in a marvelously short space of time cover the earth with golden fields of waving corn. It is ours to send far and wide the messengers of hope; may it be ours to see their full fruition in the years to come. EUROPEAN SEEDS. 28 The Florists' Exchange MANETTI E2L22£!?« ■*■ * -^ •*■ •*> ■*■ " ^*^^ ""■ fimii) find Hi nun lots him rial nnr.'H AZALEA MOLLIS pecial prices. Deutzla Gracilis and Lemoinel, Hydrangea Pan. Grand., In cellar 0 buds, 20c. to $1.00 each. lor Immediate shipment. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J- Mention the FlorlfltB' Exchange when writing. . Novelties in Sweet Peas for 1903 Henry Eckford has kept his secret so well that not until his catalogue was actually published was it known what the trade might find therein. The fol- lowing comprise the list: DOROTHY ECKFORD, the new white. In addition to its pureness, it is a grand giant flower, also robust In growth and stem, with no tendency whatever to tinge or go pink; the plant is very short jointed, and grows an enormous mass of bloom. KING EDWARD VII. is a very lovely intense bright crimson self, with a slightly hooded yet prominent stand- ard; a true giant-flowered variety, with strong stems and growth, with no in- clination to burn in the sun; a fine decorative and show variety, much brighter than either Mars or Salopian. AGNES JOHNSTON, a bright rose- pink standard, shaded cream, wings cream, slightly flushed with the same bright rose-pink as the standard; a broad, fully-expanded flower, of good size and splendid substance; a strong growth and constitution. MRS. WALTER WRIGHT, a fine giant-flowered variety with large standard and wings, the former slight- ly hooded, yet broad and deep, the wings being jauntily curled at the apex, and extending about half-way down; in color the standards are a beautiful shade of mauve, clear and bright, while the wings are a bright ccerulean blue slightly shaded with the mauve color of the standard; a most attractive flower; grand for dec- tlve work, and also for exhibition. Dorothy Eckford and King Edward VII. are the best of the bunch, the former is especially fine. Its curious history was .fully given by me in my reports of the exhibition of the Na- tional Sweet Pea Society. As regards that magnificent novelty. Countess Spencer, it is very doubtful if it will ever be seen again, as Mr. Cole, the raiser, has practically lost the stock, owing to the bad weather of the past season. S. B. DICKS, F. R. H. S. J. C. Vaughan on Seedsmen's Catalogues. In the "Seed and Nursery Number" of Agricultural Advertising, for De- cember, 1902, appears the following in- terview with J. C. Vaughan, of Chi- cago, on the subject of seedsmen's cata- logues: "Do you think, then." he was asked, ' policy, aside (i-en an\ "Well." was the reply, "that is not a very easy question to answer. A good many things are involved. It is a fact, of course, that all seedsmen and nursery- men are given to exaggeration in their catalogues, and as I here are always rea- sons for anything that is done continu- ally by any class of men, so there are reasons here. "These catalogues are not merely sober matters of business. Perhaps they ought to be. I am not deciding that. I am, as I said, only stating what is the fact, or trying to. at least. These catalogues are made largely for farmers, and the Winter evenings on the farm are long and usu- ally there is little doing. The farmer and added to them by the exaggeration, by ic descriptions of Ihe wonderful plants id flowers and vegetables and fruits of- AmericanBulbGrowersCo. Wholesale Bulb Growers, PETERSBURG, VIRCINIA. Send for Catalogue. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. understands this perfectly. He ceived." "You think, then. Mr. Vaughan, that it is good business policy to humor this quality in human nature which delights m reading exaggerated descriptions of things" " is. It is the The catalogues pay, and the sami is pursued year after year. I disposed to e would "be bet ther " than to repeat that there is little, if anv, deception actually worked. There is a pretty good under- stading between the reader and the seedsman. As a piece of catalogue ntertaining _ _ devoted to a sober statement of facts, though it is conceivable that it might bring more and doubtless should hi nig heller business." HARRIS!! LILIES ■ * A A A A A A A A A A A « EXTRA 2 CHOICE ■* LIST FHEE ON APPLICATION ► < FRED. R0EMER, Seed Grower ► 4 QnedllnbnrE, Germany ► ■«T»TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT ▼▼▼»▼▼■ Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. « Wholesale Price List for Florists and "J Market Gardeners. "J AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB ntlon the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. California Petunias Double Fringed Giants, splendid mixed, 7d cts. per 1000 seeds, SHASTA DAISY'1-* '^''"B^ii «... COB/tA SCANDENS p!:;'n'; ^ I; THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO., Ventura-by-the Sea, Cal. M'-nU..p th" M-rbl.' Peljuhi:- "lien writing. Aster Seed offer Seed from Selected flowers of the following varieties of our own growing: Vick 'x Branching Vick's Purity :: Vick's Lavender Com-et kick's Snowdrift :: Giant Comet Queen of the Earlies t tarty Market ) WHITE FOB SPECIAL PRICES James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York entlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. AlUPninilC from Benai vV.. canneU's :tnrti,i-,lu ;,i I , makes IiIh-m.1I- 111- i.l;mtsi'-»r Faster, •„•'-., men, $2.50 per 100. Caah. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P.O.JBalUmore.Md. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing ■ A A A A A A A A A A A A ▲▲ AAA A A AAAAA ■ I waiter jnott seed & Bum Co. \ I JAMESTOWN, N. Y. ■4 Send for Catalogue. ► •TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTT ■ Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN. ^r^^^^H Frequent importations W STYEr ^ from Eng|and. Always ^iCgl fresh and lively. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. Mention the Florl»t«' Exchange when writing. New Crop 1902 Now in Stock. Really Produces Mushrooms . _~pply the largest growi $f».oo r.o.h. New York; J6.60 r.o.b. Chicago. WHITE FOB PKICEB OH QUANTITY. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., Chicago. I *Barclay St., New York Mention the Florl«t»' Exchange when writing. HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Send for Prices HELLER & CO. MONTCLAIR, N.J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES geraniums ?"%■?:»' ■. ":;::, ■:,;:."" irish shamrock ^^-^x^ XXX SEEDS Verbena Grand! flora. Finest mam moth - ilowtTiu- iiiivl. Iiiun sc-ilrt. :,nr. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf. 1000 Cvi'lamen Gicanlt'ii in. II hmcest giant- fl..wi-1'inu' \.'fi)<-ii''-' in l»-st mixture. 200 .seeds, I'nlnv I'miiila Comnarta. Very dwarf and The most dw;ui ini'l when grown in pots. Trade pkt. 25c. CASH. Extras f JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. THE HOME OF PRIMROSES Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Nursery Department ER1CAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYU arlesA.Ilgenfrltz,Moni ,Mich.,PreBld , Lake, sheiiaied'ali. la.. Vice-Presid •ge C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Secret . Yates, Rochester, N. Y., Treasurer. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J., make a specialty of trained fruit trees. ROCHESTER, N. Y.— The veteran nurseryman George Ellwanger, of Ell- wanger & Barry, celebrated his S6th birthday on December 2 last. The committee on legislation of the American Association of Nurserymen, of which C. L. Watrous, of Des Moines, la., is chairman, went to Washington this week to further the passing of inspection bill iH. R. 10,999) providing for uniform, rules to govern inter- State shipments of nursery stock. The Western New York Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting in Colonial Hall, Rochester, N. Y., on Wednesday and Thursday, January 28 and 29. A most interesting program has, as usual, been prepared. Wm. C. Barry is president of the society and John Hall, secretary. SACRAMENTO, CAL,.— The W. M. Jenks Nursery Company has been in- corporated; the capital stock is $5,000. Directors: W. M. Jenks, Mary E. Jenks and W. F. Renfro, of Sacramento, and Nancy J. Lewis and Hayward Reed, of Broderick, Yolo County. GENEVA, N. Y.— Wm. Smith, of the firm of W. & T. Smith, nurserymen, met with a serious injury on New Year's ! Day as a result of a runaway. A teami of horses attached to a sleigh ran Mr. • Smith down. He sustained a compound i fracture of the nose, several abrasions on the face, and both legs were badly bruised. Mr. Smith is 85 years of age., Pines in Pots for Christmas. The growing demand for plants inij pots for festival occasions, such as i Christmas and Easter, a demand which seems apparent in all large cities, sug- gests the thought that there are sev-j eral kinds of pints which would bej most useful in that way. Already pines are represented on the occasions^ referred to in the way of branches,] mainly of the Pinus palustris of thffl South. These branches find some sal&< but if living plants, in pots, how muctl greater would be the demand! As thii branches come to us now they are in lengths of about three feet. A ;lant in a pot, the same height, or four feet, would make a useful decorative sub- ject at any time, and would certainly be in demand for holidays, plants that would thrive, they would' need to be grown on in pots, this, not trans- is been undis- rbed for some time. Pinehurst Nurs- eries advertise small ones, I see, buf' (hey would need to lie larger to be ser- viceable in the way suggested. The very long, soft needles are what rec- ommend this pine. Among northern sorts P. resinosa, .ailed Norway pine, singularly, approaches P. palustris nearer than any other; but it is not the equal of iis southern brother. It is a beautiful pine, however, the needles soft and drooping and of good length. When it comes to a question of hardi- ness, the northern one. P. resinosa, leads, of course. It may be said to be hardy anywhere. Just how far tlfti southern pine. P. palustris, may be considered hardy I do not know. Two young plants of it stood two Winters in Germantown, in good order, but event* ually died out from causes other than cold. They did not seem to be at home, not having a thrifty look at any time. Probably a sandy soil would have suited them better than the loam they were in. I really believe that th pine would be in demand, tamable as plant. hern t ob- wcll-cstabllshed pot January 10, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 29 Deciduous Holly and Christmas Greens. A short time ago attention was called to the deciduous holly, Prlnos verticil- lutus. as a pinbalilr nnud .scIMiik plant i.ir Christmas were 11 grown on in a pot. ll comes to mind again at the present time from seeing the large use made of the berries of this holly by the (bakers of wreaths and festoons for Christmas. A few days before ''In isl mas, passing along Market street, Philadelphia, whoiv vendors of Christ- mas greens ha. I iMi'gol) rongregati-d, I n.. ti., a that nearly all the holly wreaths had bunches of the prinos set here and there instead of the real holly berries. One vendor, \\ho wished to dispose of some wreaths to me, as- sured me that his were better than others offered, because his contained real holly berries. He did not know how near he was to the truth. Prob- ably he thought it no holly at all. Being deciduous, this plant is with- out leaves this late in the season, but, as 1 suggested before, if grown in pots under cover it is probable the foliage would still persist at Christmas time. Besides the holly wreaths, the kal- mia, ground pine, galax, hemlock and balsam fir had been put to use in some way. but, of course, holly is the first selected. Much of the holly is of poor iiuality. having but few berries. The fact is. that the woods of all the adja- cent States have been so denuded of it that the home supply is about over. There was some fine material on the street the last day before Christmas, said to have come to the Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market from South Carolina— too late to be profitably dis- posed of. It was fine, alongside of the other stock. The Christmas trees were mainly of the balsam fir, with some black spruce among them. As a rule, the stock was good. The balsam is preferred by those who know the difference, possess- ing a nicer odor than either the black or the white spruce. What forests of these trees must be destroyed to fur- nish the country with Christmas ma- terials! The Scarlet Clematis. The scarlet clematis, though a native of our own country, being wild in Texas, is not nearly as common in cul- tivation as others no more worthy. It is quite hardy in Pennsylvania, inas- much as to spring up every year, be- having as a herbaceous plant. Wheth- er this is what it does at home, I do not know; at any rate it does so here, but is none the less desirable where a tall vine is not required. The flowers, in shape, are what gardeners know as tubular. They are smaller at the base and narrower at the apex, with slightly recurved sepals. Strong two-year-old plants will make a growth of three to four feet, and when well established will, after a few years, make an an- nual growth of eight to ten feet. There are so very few hardy vines producing rich scarlet flowers that this alone calls for the use of the clematis in question. There are a few old established plants in gardens about Philadelphia which attract much attention when in flower. The writer well remembers his delight when viewing this unique flower for the first time. Winter Prunins: of Shrubs and Trees. So much has been said of the proper pruning of shrubs that the admonition i> look well to the preservation of the oung shoots of the past season Is hardly necessary. Nursery hands and those employed by florists are often de- tailed to prune some customer's shrubs, and it is well to see that the party sent to do the work understands just hat should be done. Those who have shrubs to sell do not want the bulk of their stock to flower. A shrub becomes ood size in a short time if not per- mitted to flower. In nurseries where this is well understood, the flowers are not permitted to expand on shrubs which are desired to be of good size quickly. Shrubs not wanted for Spring sales, but looked on as promising for Fall trade, may be cut back closely and their advantage. The cut off shoots are Just what are wanted for making I nto cuttings; and a shrub cut down .n Winter will make a most vigorous growth next season. This Is a matter Itoo often overlooked by pruners— that Winter pruning tends to make tall, strong growth, while that of Summer eads to bushiness. One or two strong moots take the place of the one cut |Jff in Winter; a half dozen or more succeed the one topped when in a growing state. Tills is to be remembered when any 1. riming is in hand, indoor or out. The one who has a hedge to render bushy cuts it when in full growth, nol once, but twice in a season. Evergreens treated In a similar way become very .i. nse ey < o a straggling pine can be made Into a thick bushy one by Sum- mer pruning. There is a certain naturalness to evergreens and trees of all sorts which should not be totally altered OJ prun ing. An occasional customer wants a sheared evergreen, bin the great ma- jOl ItJ of folk like to bax •■ the various natural characters represented on their grounds. It is to aid perfection where s lefect exists that the pruner's knife is called into play; at least, it should not be used to destroy beauty. JOSEPH MEEHAN, Renovating Central Park, N. Y. An expert commission, consisting of Dr. N. L. Britton, Director of the New York Botanical Gardens; Dr. B. E. Fernow, of the New York State Col- lege of Forestry, Cornell University; J. A. Pettigrew. Superintendent of the Department of Parks of Boston, and Samuel Parsons, Jr., Landscape Archi- tect of the Department of Parks of New York City, has made an inspection of Central Park, New York, with a view to furnishing some recommenda- tions relative to its improvement, and makes the following suggestions: 1. A thorough thinning out of all sur- plus, diseased, unsightly, and crowded trees, including those on the sidewalks of Fifth and Eighth avenues and on the Mall. 2. The removal of short-lived trees and those not suitable for city conditions, such as poplars, hemlocks, pines, spruces, and retinosporas. Conifers cannot endure the smoky air of .lens.- cities. The amount of California privet should be very much reduced. 3. The careful and competent pruning of tics and the removal of dead limbs. and especially the pi ..per protection of cut surfaces tu avoid rot. 4. A clearing out of all trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plantations in open blades and from bays in the foliage lines; also the removal of all incongruous planted material which disturbs the harmony of the landscape. 5. Allow fallen leaves to remain in shrubberies and w Hands, the spread of those raked from ornamental grounds over the woodlands; cover thick deposits of them with a sprinkling of loam mixed with a little lime to assist decomposition. to prevent liability to fire, and at the same time to produce invaluable leaf mold. plantations, and lawns, and the addition of top soil in certain limited areas in which the rock comes close to the sur- face, where new shrub planting is to be done, and in some of the existing dilapi- dated shrubberies; on the Mall, the ap- plication of four inches of manure mixed with potash, to be spaded in. 7. Plant and thicken bolder plantations where necessary, using for this purpose such trees as tOnglish elms, oaks, gingkos, plane trees, lindens, and sweet gums. S. Improve the margins of woodlands by appropriate planting of such native shrubs and small trees as thorns, dog- woods, viburnums, red-buds, shadbush. and witch hazel. The fruits of many of these are very attractive in the Fall, and serve as food for numerous song birds. 9. Modify or reconstruct the shrubbei ies; many require replanting, after first thoroughly preparing the ground. The construction of a svsl. ter distribution for the irrigation of lawns and newly planted grounds. The commission comments adversely on the crowded condition of the trees and shrubs in the park, adding: "So general is the damage to the trees from overcrowding that a perfect specimen can rarely be found." The result of the report will be that the Park Com- missioner will ask the Board of Esti- mate to issue $50,000 of bonds to begin the work of renovating the Park and for a further sum of $50,000 for clean- ing the lakes. Cryptomerlas in Japan. The groves of cryptomerlas around Nikko are marvelous. I note that this plant is hardy in New York State. What a grand thing for ornamental forest planting It would be. Curious that in the boughs of these giants, 200 or more feet high, grow thousands up- on thousands of the fern (Davallia bul- lata) which is used in fern balls. Deep shade and ample atmospheric moist- ure no doubt keep them alive. THEO. ECKARDT. Vegetable Plants CABBAGE I-ato i bit !>.. I CTTIIPC H'K ""»' I.nui.l Hapi.lK, LCI I UlfC l!,,si,,„ Market ini.l other vara., 15c. per 100; H.00 in.r ION; H.C0 ucr 10,000. LEEK I5°- Per 10°i *'00 per 1000. PARSLEY Strong, 40c. per 100; $1.60 per 1000. If wanted by mall always add 10c. |>er 100. R. VINCENT. JR.. & SON. White Marsh. Md. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦ 5 TOMATOES for FORCING | i tlrllnq Castle Best ol All and Lorllla Mask Melons— For Forcing. Cucumbers— For Forcing. ninstrated Catalogue Free. WBEBEB <& IDOIST Seed Merchants an 1 4 Chambers St. NEW YORK ^v~i florist*' Exchange when writing- HOLLAND NOBSERT STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOR OUR CATALOGUE. Endtz.VanNes&Co..Boskoop,Ho!land Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OP SEEDS of American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Pinehurst, N. C. Otto KiitzriifttHn. Mgr. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trifoliata Extra fine stock for mailing; 8 to 18 inches in tu-igljt. *l.i.iHi,„--r lno. t'-'.'xi I- rill... FANCY-LKAVKIl (Al.AllIl'MS In collec- tion of 20 choice Borts, $3.50 and $4.50 per 100. Send Fob List. JESSAMINE GARDENS, Fta. norlsta' Exchange GAPE JESSAMINES GARDENIA FLORIDA 81n..»2.00 pat ISO: 118.00 l.er l.uiKl; :i-iii. h j.-.i jt!;.iit'., • ,, JOHN MONKHOUSE, BEEBHCEQDS PEONIES. We offor 25 CHOICE NAMED SOETS, In nlco plants, at $12.00 per 100. List of nnmt-s on application. W. MAUSER & SONS. Guernsey, England. Mention the Florist** Exchange when writing. 'California Privet Strong, branched, two-year plants, 2 to 8 feet, »3.00 per 100 ; $25. oo per 1000 ; 18 to 24-ln., good, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 ; 15 to 20-ln . $1.50 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. Well graded stock that will please. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown,N. J. Mention the Flortflta' Exchange when writing. KOSTER £> CO. B0SK00P. HOLLAND. HASDY AZAIBA8, BOX TUI1 CLIMATU, COHIFERS, HYDRAHGEAS, PZ0BTE3, Pot-frown Plant! for Porcine. RHODODEBDROBS, H. P. ROSES, ETC. 40 AGENTS. Catalogue free on demand. NO AGENTS. Mention tbe Florists' Excnanse wbeo writing. P. OIWERHERI. 1123 AVC. JERSEY CITY. N. J. JUST RECEIVED PROM OUR H0LLABD NURSERIES.': Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE. Mention the ITorli ORCHARD, VINEYARD, LAWN, PARK, STREET, GARDEN & GREENHOUSE. 'orrespondence solicited. Catalogue and Trade List free. 49 years, eenhouses, 1000 acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesvllle, Ohio. Florists' Exchange when writing. Ligustrum Regelianum (ProBtrate Privet) A variety of merit. Largest Stock in Americ Privet) ■ than Califor is. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut, HIIIPhlla.,P«. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. Mention tbe ^>4^k4^$»4^4«g~£^4~$..£.|i, Hardy, Herbaceous Plants! J Japanese Iris, German Iris and Paeonias Specialties. large supply. Please \ probably surprise you. Golden Glow, Eulalias, Day Lilies, Hardy Sunflowers, Dragon's Head, Cone Flowers, Boltonias, Sedums and a long list of other valuable rite for lists of varieties and prices ; T J. T. UOVETT, Little Silver, IV. J. ■ ; Mention 'he Florists' Exchange 30 The Florists' Exchange When In Europe come and see ua and Inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda Is onr railroad depot. Hard), Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famooa Colorado Blue Spruces— pureBt, bluest strain Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEAS $10.00 per 100; $45.00 for 500. Otaksa Thos. Hogg Strong out-door plants with 5 to 7 floworing crowns. Suitable for &-ln. or 7-in. pots. JACKSON & PERKINS GO. Newark, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY GENEVA, N. Y. Wholesale Geowebs of Ornamental Trec»,Slirub8,Ho»eH, Clematis, Prnlt Trees and Small Fruits In great rariety. Send for onr Wholesale Price List. Mention the Florist* BUohange when writing. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both large and small sized KVKRKRKKN TREt'8 In great variety; also KVF.ROREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrls.llle, Pa. id writing. We offer at Wholesale a Full Line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write us for close ;;:;';; Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester. N-Y. Mention the Florists' Exchantre when writing. Fine Grafted ORANGES Bearing Sizes 12-ln. bushy, from 4-ln. pots.. 1 18 •• ■• " 4 KIN KANS pit ROSES Climbing CTothllde Soupert, strong, field- grown 10 00 Crimson Rambler, strong, field-grown 7 00 CLEMATIS APIIFOLIA A flue variety, somewhat similar to C. panlculata, but bl< » -ma earlier and lasts longer. Strong plants, fr<■ eld-grown clumps, $1.00 per 100. Aspar E. E. STONE, Dickinson, Texas. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlc 500.000 VERBENAS named varieties, including c IV. I. ■.■(!> 1m allln . Rooted cuttii Plants, $2.r>0j,er UK); $2n .00 per 1000. Our list is the choke from millions of seedlings. semi for circular. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Mention the Florists' Brchange when writing. PANSIES Roemer's .Superb Prize Pansies. Strnm;. tine torkv plant-, in mixed colors. In- mail. 75c. period. $3 r 1 , S25.00 per lll.noo, I .ir-L-e transplanted plants, in bud and bloom, $1.25 per iiki. $10.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention tbe Florlata ' Exchange when writing. Pansies Worth Raising STRONG PLANTS. Jersey City, the Florists' Bxchnntze when v PANSY PLANTS 100,000 of my well 1 3.00 per 1,000; 4,000 DAISIES, red ai train ; 40c. per : , 30c. per 100; $ VINCAS, very largo field-grown, $5.00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PHNSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plants. $4.00 per 1000. I.anre plants, readv to bloom, Sl.no ,,. r loo. $s no per loon. Seed, $1.00 perpkt.; $5.00 per oz. Cash with order. Lock Box E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. Florists' Exchange Pansy Plants i hinese I'limroses. 2Li pots Asparagus l'l uiiiosus, L"i pots,. JOS. H.CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Exchange when writing. LET US QUOTE you prices on the following cuttings : Vincas, Geraniums, Carnations, Salvia, Etc. Also Asparagus Plnmosns ^n0^. B. FRANK BARR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the l'l *■■■ i-j-1 1 -■■.. ■' . :; ti ur>> when writing. PLANT BARGAINS GIANT PANSIES, in variety equal to any. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine stocky plants. $2.50 per 1000. DOUBLE DAISIES, Lonjrf.-llow, I \1.\ ssl M, 111)1 1:1 K, ■_' i .. 2 ( UMBRELLA ..lit AMI MS, 1:, iarielirs,2in..2cts. VEHP.LNA. Ill tine sorts. •> in., 2 cts. Rooted euttillL'S. til) Cts. per 100. Fill MA. Double Fine, 20 sorts, 2 in., 2 cts. It t:..$1.25 pernio. VIN<'A,(lre.-n. K. C. . 50 cts. per 100. HARDY PINKS, X kinds. It. ('., 75 ets. per 100. Cash. Rooted cuttines prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa, Mention the Florists' Exchange wh^n. wrl,tlnJg, SHAMROCK Genuine, for St. Patrick's Day. By express, 2J£-ln. pots, per 100, $8.00 : by mall, out of ilats, per liin.fr,, i in. i ,-tsh with order, please. Albert Knapper, Rose Farm, Ambler, Pa. PRIMROSES and CINERARIAS IMPATIEIMS THE QUEEN Fine 2-in. pot plants, $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI From 5-in. pots, strong, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. BEGONIA REX 12 varieties, 2-in., 60c. per doz. ;|$4.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for List, Fine Stock. CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY, Kalamazoo, Midi. Mention tile Florists' Exchange when writing. DOUBLE PETUNIAS A superb collection of 50 varieties. R. C, by mail, *1.25 per 100. CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA i i Hint Prize. About Mini left, $2.50 per 100. CINERARIA STKI.I.ATA, Kill left, $2.50 the 100. DKAC.ENAS INDIVISA and AUSTRALIS, strong, :s in . [s to is ,,,. hiudi. ?.", ixi per Ino. HIBISCUS, It, (!.. 11 varieties, iucluiliug l'caeh blossom, bv mail, J2.no per ItHl. Ill \lK.o\ll ms.i; i\. mixed, CottageGarden stock, $2.00 per 100. (VI'liKIS, I mbri-Ua Plant, fine. 3 in.. $4 per 100. HELIOTROPE, It. (.'., 15 varieties, from BOil. $1.00 per 100. ABUTILON, 6 Vara., R. 0., including Savitzi, $1.50 lll"(li:H\ Slums, ll fine vars., R. C, $1.50 per 100. 1 i < IIM As, 15 vars., I; C , $1.25 per 100. STHOB1I.AM III s 111 IKIANIIS, R. C, $1.00 and $1.25 per 100. Per 100 GAZANIA SPLENDENS $1.50 CUPHEA.Cmar Plant 75 SALVIA, i; varieties 1.00 LANTANAS, II varieties 1.00 PETUNIA GKAND1I LORA, single... 1.25 Cash with order, please. GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VERBENAS UNE0UALED VARIETIES. VIGOROUS STOCK. 100 1000 Best Mammoths, strong pot plants — S3 00 $25 00 " " rooted cuttings 100 8 00 ROOTED QERANIUMS CUTT.NGS Double and Single, ami Ivy Leaf Varieties. Fine collection $'.' on per 100; $15 er 1000 Strong pot plants 3.00 " 25.00 CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM From 3 inch pots, in hud $8.00 per 100 HEALTHY CARNATIONS PUNTS For prices and varieties see last week's V MISCELLANEOUS., Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, strong, from 3 in. pots $ Asparagus Spreii^t-ri, from 3 in. A^'niluin, i'op.',l'. t'iii'nlWliilV-i'a].'. V. Pauline and St-dla ( Jnnn?y < upli.'M, 1 * 1 a t \ centra ihl«- t. 'ii M.n um.i it.s i-iuhsia, dnuble and smirle Feverfew Heliotrope. li<,'ht and dark . . WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y. I Uentlon Florlsta' Exchange The Florists' Exchange 31 THE CULTURE OF Adiantum Farleyense CLEMATIS PANICULATA 3-year-old, field -eO'own plants, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI Extra stronc, 24 In., $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co.. Reorganization of Jno. A. Doyle 4 Co. Springfield, 0. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Also tine I|\c Kphl.g.iu... anil nbl'oua Peat and LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, M. J. Orchid Growers and Importers. Mention the Florists' Eicbanpe when writing. BOSTON SWORD FERNS Out of Bench, ready for 3 inch pots, $3.00 per 100 NEPHROLEPIS WITTBOLDI 8S?J£8&S5b Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. PALMS Home-Qrown, Fine, Clean Stock, drown Cool. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J, HEISS,%££r Dayton, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne- E RICAS Younc stock cheap if you want to grow your own plants for next season. Cut Blooms of Lily of the Valley. $3.00 per 100; in bloom now. Tulips. II \ at intlis.md Azaleas Hi all prices an. I sizes. Lilacs. Krieas, Kougain- villeas. Write f.-r Catalogue. A. SCHULTHEIS, Box 78, College Point, Queens Borough, N, V. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBT. CRAIG & SON ■ ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ ...CARNATIONS... ■ and Novelties in Decorative Plants ■ 5 Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. * ■■■■■■•■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Decorative Palms Araucarias, Fleas, Hay Trees And smaller size Palms for Spring shipment. Carefully grown and packed by HAERENS BROS.. Somergem, Belgium AU6UST ROLKER & SONS. P.O. Box 752, New York Mpntlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK Wyncote, Pa. GROWER OF Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. I per 100. JNO. G. EISELE, Philadelphia, Pa. SOth niul Ontario Streets. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THuflU.D,HaeneCoMLiiUi|uHi l'or Spring nellvery Palms, Araucarias, Ficus, Etc. For I'all nellvery Azaleas and Rhododendrons CHAS, F. MEYER, 19 Barclay St., New York FLORISTS' ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The finest varieties for cutting purposes. Largest Growers and Importers In the world. CANnCD Mt- Albans. ENGLAND. 3ANUCK Bruges. BELGIUM. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 80 Vesey St., New York City Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The New Firi."MU FOSTER. 3 in.. $20 ; 4 in.. *:ir> : 5 in. . $5n ; i; in., $100, per 100. Fine Keutias, $50. $75. $100, per 100. Ficus, 5 in., 18 in., well furnished. $4.00 per doz. L. H.F0STER.4B King St. Dorchester, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Kentia Belmoreana Fine plants. 7 and 8 in. pots; 7 leaves; 42 to 60 in. high, $50.00 per doz. Asparagus PlumosDS Nanus. 5-in pots: strung plants, s2f..00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. :'.'-.' P. J. BURGEVIN, Port Chester, N. Y. Mentioo the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS! FERNS! I make a specialty of small ferns suitable for fern dishes, etc., nice bushy stock and a good variety of the most hardy kinds. 3>i in. pots, $3 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. the .-'Jurists' Exchangf WE HTIIJ. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA each". Specimens, "just beauties," $1.25, tl.no. J1.75 each. Kentia Belmoreana anil Forster- lana, 25 to .'if. in. high, 75c. to $1.00 each. Yellow and White Daisies for Easter blooming, 2U In. pots, $3. 00 per 100. GODFREY ASCHMANN, l$Z8£5&£u Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants. Mention the Flnrlsts' Eschfinge when wrltlns FERNS OUR SPECIALTY i are in the market : ment and can offer the heat Btock of Ferns ever produced in unlimited quantities ut comparatively low flenres. ASSORTED FERNS ^efe2«&&ta Hto.kj- pliints, from $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per loon. inn Hum TELEPHONE CALL-S) I. Anderson & Christensen, Short Hills, N. J. Mention the Flnrlsts' Exchange when writing. The American Carnation Bx ('. \V. \Vai;i>. Price, (3.60. Write for Particulars. A.T. DE LA MARE PT6. & PUB. CO., Ltd. T IV I MM] III in V ICAICIll, HAST ATA, ■iEltlll LATA,' plants, grown cool and A. J. NEWTON & SONS, Norfolk, Va. 50,000 BOSTON FERNS I make a speclnltyof M I'llllOl.l I-IS EXAI.TATA II ONTONIKNtil B. Small plums, $r, .mi p.-r Inn. $lu no per 1000. Larger plunts, $15.00 per 100. Keutias, iiol reana and Fursteriann, 4 In. pots, $6.00 per ilu/„ ; 7 In. i«.ts, $2.00 to $2.50 each; larger plants, $3. no tu$ir>.ooeach. Kentia Fursterlana, 2'-,, In. puts, Sls.lH) per 100; 3>i in. puts, $15.00 pur HHi. Ki-ntla Itulmoreana, 3>i In. pots, $18.00 per 100. Acliaiitiin. Ciii.eatnm, 3>£ in. pots, $1.26 per doz. ; 6 In. puts. $2.00 pur doz. I'u'iis, :•" uu. t.. $2. 50 each. Rubber Plants, $4.00 to $6.00 per doz. ; fine plants. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. AZALEAS 10 to 12 in. heads, W.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 12 to 14 in. heads. $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 14 to 16 in. heads, $11.00 per doz.: one plant. $1.00. Larger plantfl at lowest wholesale prices. FERNS 4 in. assorted, $1.75 per doz.; $12.60 per 100. 2)4 In. assort '-il. line stork. $.',.00 per 100. Lata nia ltin-homca. i;<.iii< id Prices. 3-in pots. $B\lJ0 per 100; 1 ill. potH. $15.0(1 per 100; fci.OO per doz.: 5-in. pots. $25.00 per UK); $3.50 per doz.: 6-in. pots. $in.(Hi per 100; $5.00 perdoz.; from 8-in. pote niul larger, $'J. 50 eti.-li am) upward, aceordingto size. Forhtei'iana and llel niort-aiia, fnun Kein :;.;:■ Areca Lutescenn, 4 in. pots, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pots, $40.00 per 100: $tf.0O per doz.. Fine stock of larger plants, from $1. Excelsa, fron: Araucaria Compacta, f Fine plants. 50c. upward. Fine om $1.00 upward. Reclinata, 4 in. pots, at $2o o-» p, , u«i. 5 in. pots. $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; 6 in. pots, $9.00 per doz. Lander plants from fl. 00 upward. Phoenix Canariensis, fine specimens, from j"OHN°BADER,CTroy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. ASPARAGUS SPUENGERI SEEDl I MOS. i i .. .i i id] to pot; *l.O0 I I III) (.KIIW S. I .1, , I II , , i I u,i < I M K \ i;i \ - I I I I X I \ (LOO per 100. NATHAN smith .v mi\, Idrian, >i ii I 3% Inch pots. Strong, well-established plants ; splendid value. Newark, New York Adiantum Cuiieiituiii. i m puts ,'. '....'.'... $2. iki pur d..z.: $i Asparagus *|iiiiii;iil, 5-ln. pots 2.00 " 15.00 EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28A Short Hills. Florists' Exchange wb BOSTON FERNS B In. pots per doi., $3 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS] 4 In. pots, fine plants per doz., f l.B Furnished with leaves per doi., $S.i FERINS FOR DISHES | 2 In. pots, good varieties per 100, $3.00 WHITE FOH LIST. The GEO. WITTB0LD CO. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Mention tht FlorUU' Exchanj* wtura writing, 32 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS SITUATIONS WANTED GERMAN gat es I" ■:::,:: ■ ilii'l lined in !irt-i-ll- Ludwig Geh, 100 YOUNG man. florist, wher ougnly, Addri 26. V - I: ;;"r pi-sitii.il with retail ,- Florists- 1 wanteji. v „■..„ s ga -.-iiil euces. Addres Ml!. |!n.uk. N. J. liKUll IN, simile. 1> /■;-.;; old. wauls position i:r. '.':: l.".ll IV I.MIIL » .vrars1 ].r:i.- , 201 Graha: \|n'i-ji'iir,.il gr t?(.*n house EXI'KItlKNrKIi man, well acquainted ,\ linlt'ssilc anil retail seed, hull), ]il flower and florist supply Aihll-ess Seetls. t'ADl tieneed sr.nvcr of roses, carnations, and go eral stock; middle-aged, married; sober and i (lustrums. State particulars. Address A. M Florist. Lynns Farms 1'. ().. Union Co., N. J. oted, by German chrysanthemums, and ^■nmi] br-dding planls. Please state wages jut week, with or without board. Address Paul Grumhaeh, Middle Village, charge. German, ee; best references. ddress Roses. 53 1 Mass. an; a-e :M; married; , i, i-Mii'-es; fully coin- SITI.ATION wanted by Life experience in growing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and bedding stock; good propa- gator and designer; capable of managing Large or small place; also forcing of fruits and vege- tables under glass. Can give good references as t.. sobriety and ability. Private or eommer- cial. When writing, please state wages. Ad- dress B. D., care Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED assistant fur general greenhouse L. Jones;. I-. o. l-.nx : ■'ANTED, a competent grower of bedding plants, carnations, and Easter stock. Married man Must be active and a worker. Wages WANTED, young man as as greenhouse work. Apply manager of J. Mention the Florists' Exchange HELP WANTED wni> i:..<- Florists' Exchange. WANTKb. boihJ. common-sei al designs; one who is 1 w..rk. Steady job the year r .J 3 Cummings, 1131 West tlons, and gen- vages to party inett, 529 King Co., Elizabeth, ist be temperate and m K. Faneher. lJluglniiriti :ant foreman in f-onimercial nursery. thoroughly understands general nur preferred. Address, stating wages CLERK- BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FUR SAFE— u, sq. ft. of glass, two new bedding plants, eie. Fii't\ mile- from rinrin- Farti.-nlars later. \d.ln-ss IS. L. , care Florists' liH; LEASE, rent or sab-, exeeedingly cheap. All or part of four steam heated greenhouses, together with stable and dwelling if desired; a Is,, large 1,,( suitable for nurseries; in city in,, 1127 Chestnut St., St. l.ouis. Mo. FOR SALE— 12,000 feet of glass, almost new and well stocked. Four acres of land, with Jful iiome. Ill health ,ER, desirably located, having con- now obliged to refuse good orders it of lack of capital. Parties deslr- Florlsts* Board of FOR SALE— (Hd established tlorlst business. 4% acres of ground, in greenhouses, cold frames, 7-room house, barn. etc. Large cemetery oppo- site. Thirty minutes from New York City. Trolley cars pass place; 36 years In present lo- cation. Entire property and business. Large Inspect, or address Mrs. C. M. Hutchinson, l'OU SALE — Pose establishment nf the latest pattern, situated in a city of 100.000 Inhabl- ride from New York City framed rose houses; steam heated cally; fully equipped with the latest appliances. Boiler rooms, fire-proof, with extra boiler for steam pump; automatic steel hollers of the latest pattern. Sheds. 150 ft. In length. Two acres of land near two fine trolleys and ten minutes' walk from the center of the city. Water supply by city water, well in boiler room, tank in u-reeniiouse or stream outside. Coal easy to get and plenty of it. Apply to Florists' Exchange. Mention the Florists' Exchange BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES blooming roses; Trenton, N. J. Trenton, N. J. until July 1st. three benches filled with died. Apply R. WANTED to correspond with party that will have a fair-sized place for rent, or lease, etc., by about June. Address, with full par- ticulars, W. G. Kroeber, 35 Tremont St., New Bedford, Mass. For Sale &H; store ; good location ; terms reasonable. For details ROBERT F. TESSON, Trustee, 4248 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the FlorlBta* Exchange when writing. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS t, with privilege to buy. from Here Yon Hre for Bargains niR- Kicl.-r Hot Air Pin iii- X... li: in use by the '- n n.. ::i 1 : . -Li- - -111-. I'l :, . , -Ml one Rider Hot Air pump X... 8; in use by the Government one rear. Price, SliVllll. nur Ilitrlnim, No. It; I'.oil.-r; Hiiariintced nood order. I'M.-. .--Sou mi. . mi- s.-r.llav Boiler X... 5. Pri.-e. $40.00. Swiiicwuhuc.l Hot I!.-. I Sa-li. .irousol 111 in. -lass. «1 lis i ai-li SIMM, ., ond hand Hot B.-d Sash, II in. jilass. $1.00 .-a. li * hi |,er liKl. 10x12. *2.!I0 per box. 10x14. 8x10, : cts. per ft.; m-in.. WE BUY greenho MANHATTAN SUPPLY CO. New York when writing. New Pink Carnation SUCCESS Rooted Cuttings. I 3.1X1 per 100; $70.00 per doz. . fc!..-.o p.-r '. JOHN G. SHOLL. Dept, C, BURLINGTON, N. J. Also for Sale by HENRY F. MICHELL, 1018 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the riortjti" Bicbapge wbep writing. CARNATIONS cftS r.-..-i,..il. M mi *:!"- mi 'Irs.. Roosevelt 3 (Hi 25 (HI Eldol .. CresHlironk . 5 (HI 411 00 Wni. Scott 1 I Hi-. Il.a.lt.. 4 0 Mrs. Lawson . . < ...l.l*i. Beauty G. H. Crane Daybreak Gen. Gomez.. .. 3 mi 30 mi I 1 IHI 111 (10 ISO 15 110 1 50 15 Oil 1 50 12 50 CARNATION CUTTINGS Gov. WOlcott Mrs. E. A. Nelson. Cressbroofe Queen Louise ... prosperity MornlBic Glory The Marquis Hri, Joost. Flora Hill W. A. ROWLANDS, WH1TESBQR0, N. Y. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now on press. See advertisement on paw 48. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane S'„ N Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS and ROSES CARNATIONS Flora Hill $1.50 White Cloud 1.50 Norway 1.50 i :..-.ci r:. .-.n l ■;..-,<» i :..".() I ■:..-,(> l ■;..-,<> .50 13.50 OUT OF 2',.-INCH POTS La France Kaiserin Ivory 4.00 Bride 3.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 Meteor 8.50 Per 1000 $::.-.. (>() 30.00 Ills. IVORY CUTTINGS, *! 50 per 100; 30.00 per 1000. WIETOR BROS., 51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Roses and Carnations all from grafted stock, except Perle j ROSES. Olir Cuttings are all selected for strength and health. There is no liner stock grown. The Koses are Perle and Meteor. WHITE. White Cloud *1.50 Flora Hill 1.50 Gov. Wolcott 5.00 White Bradt 12.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 PINK. Lillian Pom . 10.00 I. Me The Marquis Cresshrook Floriana Enchantress , . . Morning Glory STRIPED. $:.no . 1.50 .14.00 Prosperity 3, WRITE FOB SPECIAL PItlOES ON LARGE LOTS. ess than 50 of one vanet.v till- .1 nl tli.-se pnei-s. We will have a ' MAKOON. Gen. Maceo . . . Roosevelt shipped from Hit miii : graft id asara bassett & washburn ■*»«•»- Ave., CHICAGO. JanunrT,lo, l'.iO.t The Florists' Exchange 33 r v. Canadian News J C. H. A. Executive Meeting;. Borne of the more progressive spirits o| the C, II. A. Kxcctitive Committee have been agitating for a business meeting In Toronto during January, pad had a requisition signed bj more than the required number foi i u< h a meeting. On second thoughts, how- ever, and much consideration, it was Sound thai owing t <■ the members of the committee being s., widely clistrih- uted over the country, the expense would be too great, as another meet- ing wouM certainly have to be held early in the Spring. The Toronto Gard- eners' & Florists' Association an. I Hor- ticultural Society will hold their annual carnation show early in March, and most probably a meeting will be called at the same time, thus enabling the members to "kill two birds with one stone." It is honed that all the mem- Ira will attend at that time, as there will be much business of great im- portance to arrange. A. H. EWING. Woodstock, Ont. Montreal. Club Notes. The regular meeting Monday bight was. as usual, very well attended, and the committee had some excellent material on hand to make the even- ing interesting. Two papers were read, one of growing lily of the valley for forcing purposes, by Julian Lueke, and the other on exhibition chrysanthe- mums, by George A. Robinson. It was decided to hold a carnation exhibition on March 2. Ail growers of new varieties will be invited to send specimens. The committee was instructed to pro- Special Prices ON GERANIUMS For the Next Two Weeks. SEND FOR LIST. 6REENE & UNDERHILL, Waterfowl), N. Y. Mention the Klurista' Exchange wbep writing. GERANIUMS ££/£«£*. Stocky, vigorous younK plants, sent with all the roots, but little soil; start-inn without Ions they are tiiiK-hrheapertlniiK.'uttinns. M. I.andry,S. A. Nutt, Broanti, Modesty, Buchner. H. Charon. 8 other fine doubles and 8 newest double Ivies, $14.00 per HWO. Poitevine. Ricanl. V. Perkins, .1. I>ovle, E.G. Hill, J.Cleary.G. Pierson. $l«.iiOperHino. Le Soliel ivery best double scarlet', ?'_».. V) per UK). M. Castellane, J. Viand, Dryden, Mrs. Pinker white eyed leaf). Bronze. Mme. Pollock. $2.1X1 per loo. Ask for price for larce lots of 8. A. Nutt and for Hooted Cuttings. COLEIS, very brightest, and Queen, 60c. per 100. I'KTl NIA, select large doubles from pots. •1.75 per 100. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings nerA •?»?£? ?e, Mnntmart. Bnnnot. Castries, ti.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Poitevine. Blcard, $1.60 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; JIO0.O0 per 10.000. Extra strong transplanted, from soil. 10,000 8. A. Nutt, $u. ■■ r.i in". •u'i'"]p,.itevine, $16.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster. Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS. _ Per 100 Per 1000 Heteranttae ( Big \ fl.25 J10.00 Buchner J lot I 1 26 10 00 Viand ■) ready f 2 00 15 00 Ca- tenant- ( now ) 2 00 15 00 Perkins 2.00 15.00 Poitevine 2.00 16.00 Landry 2.00 15.00 Rlcard 2.00 15.00 8. A. Matt 1.25 10.00 Actenn, La Havorlle, La Pilot, Bonnot and Castrlw 1.50 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. schedule tor the chrysanthemum show to be held next Fall, in tins schedule an effort will be made to secure much more variety In chrysanthemums than has been the case In former years, Arrangements an- cmniik'ted for the annual dinner, which will be held In the club room on Monday evening, January 19. The club was informed that in order to secure a grant from the Provincial (hivernmetii the chrysanthemum show schedule must include vegetables. A resolutinri of condolence to the family of the late John S. Murray was passed, and ordered sent. The gather- ing of the craft at the obsequies on Friday last was a notable one. The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful. They included a very fine wreath from the Florists and Garden- ers' Club and some nice pieces from in- dividual members of the trade. B. Hamilton, Ont. Weather remains moderate, with very little sunshine however. Business is decidedly slow except in the matter of shipments to outside points, which line continues fairly brisk presumably on account of mild weather. Very few cut flowers are coming in except car- nations, Just at present the city is de- pending to a great extent upon outside growers. At R. Potter's I saw a good retail stock of plants. He has a central loca- tion and his stock is of good quality. At Dave McLeod's and Walter Holt's f noticed good stocks of carnations and callas. also much small stock for Sirring trade. At Webster Bros, the Spring rush is evidently on. The stocks of gerani- ums, coleus, roses and various bedding plants are very large and complete and are looking well. The firm is prepar- ing for an unusually large Spring trade. Several shipments of nice bushy Deutzia gracilis were being made; they seemed excellent stock for forcing. The shipper at this establish- ment says that very few of the pack- ages sent out during the cold weather fail to reach their destination in good order. The Canadian transportation companies are, he says, very intelli- gent in the handling of perishable stock. This is encouraging as pack- ages for some sections. British Colum- bia in particular, have to pass through very cold portions of the country. The early vegetable business is de- moralized around here on account of scarcity of fuel. John Cranston & Son, proprietors of the Wentworth Pottery, find this sea- son opening with a brisk demand for flower pots. Visitors: Adam Dunn, of Gait. He reports coal as vfy scarce. E. D. Campbell, of Midland, says there is no scarcity of wood with him, but prices have advanced. BEAVER. COLEUS Crimson Vers.-hiiffeltii BedcU-r and In nt varieties. Cash with orde C. SCHULZE & SON. Flushing, N. Y. 25 Kalmia Street. itpntlnn the Florists' flirhang* when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS STOCK PLANTS Adnla. N'air ' ,i. Folk Bose, M. Graham, Phenom- n.tl. 11. W lli. ■m.iii. I»->I. p. us. l.u.-ir l'aiiri', ('ul 1 m -f- mlii. Mi - H 1 ;..l,i i. -..II, M. Homlcr-wi, «.i,.|V oi I'a.'iin-, BtM- in.aim. Honnaflbn, Applet. >n, Ivory, Pink Ivory. Pennsylvania. Mrs, ,1. Jones. M'ana- maker, Meta. (Mi <-1h. per d<>z., !?.">. Ou per 100. MOUNT HONNES CONSERVATORIES, Fishkill, N. T. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Write for Prices PALMS, JARDINIERE FERNS, IIRAl.r.NAS, PANDAM1I8, and A7.Ai.iAH. JOHN SCOn, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. everyonr I id The - dr in. nni I..; plant al the iiollda i space devoted I,, plain is sun- t.. sell. The demand 1 tween Christmas and New Year's was vi r> g I, anil tin nil lliiwr tra.lv al New Y. -ai's could in. I be applied. Prices li.pl up an, I all sin, I, ■, . , , , .,, . . I. in dl niainl .lining the holi- ,lays was the carnation and the increased call for Ann aa. in l:. mi, roses. , v.-n at top prices, was most noticeable. There did not seem to be quite as much of a rush for violets as In former years, the price having something to ilo with 1ti.it. anil the fuel Unit there was nol a large enough supply to warrant the florist in pushing then ale El, good trade clone for N< sales have fallen off. Roses, carnations and violets are coming in freely and of good quality. American Beauty are rather scarce; Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus are very plenti- itil arrd cheap. The weather has been tine and warm, which is a great blessing to a good many of us, as fuel is by no means plentiful, soft coal being about the only thing obtainable in anything like regular sup- ply, and it is expensive and, generally. very T. M. MONTREAL.— New Year's trade was of a decidedly satisfactory character, and both plants and cut flowers enjoyed a measure of popular favor. No doubt a good deal of the increase was due to the rdeal weather- conditions prevailing;. In plains, there was an increase in the sale of palms, ferns, etc. This demand comes from the French-Canadian portion of our residents, wl ake the .\e« Year the occasion of the giving of presents instead of Christmas, irr flowering plants, it was noticed that the call was for moderate- priced specimens almost exclusive!* ; v.-iv few plants that were valued higher than $2.00 were sold. In cut flowers there was nol l.y any means the demand fur Amer- ican Beauty roses that there was at Christmas. Violets are still lacking in activity, but the lowering of the price Car the call for whiles was decidedly more pronounced than at Christinas. ..i He retail trade is the \\ liolesalers will he retail men in prices there should cause 1,1 complain of poor business me time to come. B. optimisite. Canadian Cut Flower Prices. TORONTO.— American Beautv. fancy special, $50.00 to $60.00; extra, $30.00 to $;;:,. nil; No. 1, $25.oo to $:;o.o0; culls and ordinary. $S.0U to $lo.ou; Hi ide and Brides- maid, extra. $12. ou to jsi.y.uo; No. 1. $S.00 to $12.00; No. 2. $.1.00 to $6.00. Cusin. $3.00 to $12.00; Liberty. $4.00 to $15.00; Meteor, $1. 00 to $12.00; Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. $l.oir to $12.00; Perle des Jar- dins, $3.00 to JlO.iln; Sunrise, $3.00 to $10.00; cypripediums, $15.00; carnations, inferior, all colors. $1.50 to $2.00; standard varieties, $2."" to $6.00; fancy, $6.00 to $.S.nii; adiantum. T5e. to $l.nil; asparagus. $20.00 to $75.00; callas. $8.00 to $10.00; daffodils, $3.00 to $1.00; daisies. 50c. to $1.00; galax leaves. Hie. to 15c; hya- cinths, $2.00 to $3.00; lily of the valley, $1.50 to $4,110; mignonette. $2.00 to $6.00; narcissus, $1.50 to $3.00; smilax. $25.00; tulips, single. $2.00 to $3.00; violets, 76c. Forcing: Tomatoes. Professor Beal, of the University of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, Urbana, 111., has issued a service- able bulletin (No. SI) on this subject. He says: t during this which a high plant and during the short day; riods of cloudiness It is sometimes a prob- lem to obtain a good setting of fruit. "From the above reasons it will be seen whj tomatoes must bring from twen- tj to fifty cents a pound in order to pav a profit to the grower. If tomatoes can he profitably grown at the lower figure given they can be sold in any city that FLORISTS' STOCK Borses. Caroline Bonpert, Si In., H.OO per 100. Asparag-nt Plu sua, flm ■ in..*o.o0perloo. Geranium*, Hue, bom \iH,i.iM ;.-, ExeeUa, i Mention the Florlata' Exchange 'when writing. ASPARAGUS! PIMOSUS $G.OO PER 100. J. GAMMAGE& SONS, London, Ont. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlnar. supports a florist business. Few people "an resist the temptation to purchase rruit or vegetables that are in the market Dut of season. If these prove to be as aalatable as the naturally ripened product of tlie Southern product in th, in.n less and less artificial heat is needed to ripen the crop. Many times otherwise idle houses can be used for the Spring crop. Thi xpense of caring for tomato Plants, while small, is light, as they are then in pots and require little room. Af- ter transplanting into the benches, the aim should be to get fruit as soon as pos- sible, as the plants are occupying valu- able space. If the plants have not been properly checked before transplanting in- to rich soil they make a splendid growth, sometimes producing little fruit, but usu- ally the crop is simply delay., 1. Man growers secure no return for ninety or a hundred days after bem I when half that time Is all that Is neces- sary. The expense of heating the house for the extra time is quite an item for the grower's consideration. "Tomatoes may be planted among car- nations in the Spring and when the Baa- lomatoes for the Spring crop are grown after lettuce, radishes, and similar crops. As little heat is required, such houses, if of sufficient height to train plants, are well suited to the purpose*" Full directions as to fertilizers, plant- ing, temperature, watering, training, pollination, etc., are provided. Prd fessor Beal states his first tomatoes were sold in March. 1901. al 20c a pound. The next Winter the price was set at 30c. a pound during January and February, reducing it to 20c. on March 1, with greater demand than the season before. Following is the summary of his experiments: By checking the plants it is possible to secure fruit in fiftj d To secure fruit by Thanksgiving day the se.-d must b,- sown by July 20 and the ] not later than October 1. weather and advantage mu I shoi i periods of sunshine to i- hand. Sine,- Ihe product is nm if will pay the grower to pollinate by hand i and March i ■ a larger number of fruits set and larger, more uniform A careful ■ ties for the Midwinter crop is requisite fei Those varietii under forcing house conditions like Best -,r All and Lorillard give the l tve the largest yi-lds both l..r- rlie Winter and Spring crops of 1902. 11 Is not unit.- so early as Best of All. 1 ■"■ n i luced the smoothest and most solid fruits. The yield of Yellow Prince was decided - f the Combination grown under similai conditions. Plants trained to single stems gave a i yi.Id per square foot of bench than those trained to three stems. the yield of the former being one and one- against four-fifths of a fifth pound for thp latter. The average yield for the season, luding both the Winter and Spring crop, was from two to nearly two and one-half pounds per square foot of bench, or from seven to almost nine pounds per stem. 34 The Florists* Exchange Crimson Rambler* CAISINAS. Send for ne THE CONARD & JONES CO. 1'IH-I- l.isl West Grove, Pa. Mention the riorUU' Blchengej ...DAHLIAS... 25 leatlins varieties, all Tinder n j '. iiriflu Clifford W. Bruton, A. D. Livoni, Nympheea. Lemon Giant, Fern Leaf Beauty. sn<>\\ riail, >\ Into " $45.00 per 1000. The Dingee a Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. SAMUEL C. MOON, HORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 0 s^ C C C for spring blooming— The proper r»VJOta sorts— Clothilde Soupert, Co- quette deB Blanrh.s. ro.pi' it.- .!■■- vlps. Cm. Jac- queminot, La France, Crimson Rambler, etc., tine 1 and 2-yr. field-grown plants on own roots that have never been forced, suitable for 5 in. pots, at 6c; largerfortjin. pots, at Hir. Larg.-.flmwrM (.'tenuitis. finest purple, lavender, white and pink sorts, 2-yr. field-grown or from 5 in. pots, at 18c.; 1-yr. field- grown or from 3 in. puts, at !>.-. Clematis Panic u- lata, fine 2-yr. Iii-H-.thu n ."„■. I [cilningea P. G.. tine rontcil layers, 2c. Packing free for cash. W. H. SALTER, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Child*, Mrs ,.i,.i_, i ioiilen Beauty, Bi-«-.., $1.5Hperdo/..; $S.im per 100. Mrs. E. D. Smith, White Bonnaffon, R. H. Pear- son. 15. T^niaiiii, \Yillo\vlm>oK, Ivory, October Sun- Hhine, Merrv Mon:uv|i. Tin* uueen Mrs. J. Jones, Bonmiilbii, Lu.ie lauiv, \iwn-, Kelipse, $1.00 per doz.; !? per HH); jr..oci GERANIUMS. Ill.le. lien, (iraut, Aliihnnse l;i. .j F.l. llriianti. lt.-n.nt.- fuiPMO... Hloire de Frame. S A. Ntitt La Favorite. Jean Viand, i-t<\ . ui-ll-ji-ou n plant- fmniL".; in. I...I-. *_'-M> i ,t- 11X1. Papa raima, Ega PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa, Mention the Florists* Exchange CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings "We are receiving orders now for the New Carnations of 1903 ; also for the Now and Standard sorts. Send for Descriptive Price List. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange CARNATIONS Rooted cuttings ot the two great paying Snmmer bloonu-rn, ijueen Louise, beat white, Ethel Crocker, beet pink, $1.25 per 100, postpaid. ¥10.00 per 1000, by express. 75,000 DAHLIAS Fine Whole Field-Grown Roots If you need Dahlias write us. Satisfac- A.B* DaVIS & SON, Putcellville. Va. piurpfty's WUHb Garnatlon is proviiiu itself a p.-iyn claim a Faney, hut the he, market to-day. as a keepe: and shipper. low for February 1st lo 151 li -h livery^ First-ehiss eultliit.'s and satisiaetn. guaranteed, or money refunded. Plaee your oi dor with s. S. skid.-lsky. traveling salesman. . -1. (Jaminage \- Sons, London. Out . I'anadia agents, or send direct, til. 01 1 per Ion S.W.llll pi ■— $45.00 per 1000 in 5000 lots; tlO.OO per lilt in 10,1 lots. Win. Murphy.Wholesale Carnation Grower 130 E. Third St., Cincinnati, Ohio Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings Per 100 IvrliiiKi r> Alba, se.on ifso.on Woleott, Norway, : Glacier. ' \\ liitoCloud.l 20.n0 Cressbrook, 4.00 35.00 17.50 Dorothy, 2.00 17.50 17.511 Mrs.bawson.2.00 17.50 X .inn i. ,,.., Mrs. -loost. 1.50 12.00 4 1 - «i'i « Tl.eMar.iuis,1.50 12.00 Adonis. frl4.HO Triiiimdi 1 00 8 00 Apollo, 0.00 $50.00 '""'"I1". »•<*> s-w I'rane, J in) Varieffated. 17.50 Per 100 Pel 17 511 Gaiety. $1.00 » BOSTON FERNS. Vri ill.. $6.00 per 100; 3 in.. $10.00 per 100; 4 in. 15c; 5 in.. 25c; 8 in., 50c; 7 in.. $1.00; 8 in., $1.25 Cash or C. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, FortWayne, Ind. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 1 ... tl.50 $12.50 Golde ... 1.60 12.60 Helen Variegated per ion Per loon $1.50 $12.00 1.60 12.00 Enchantress Mrs. Lawson Dorothy Guardian Ange Ethel Crocker.. Mrs. Joosl I'l-i-IOO PerlCOO rl< >le, ' 'hallenger, Sylvia and fTessl.rook at $2.00 |"T 100; $15.00 pur 10U». t^ieen Louis.', Norway, i im,.]. n. m^li. Mrs. Lawson. Pros- piTitv, Dorolhv, Lorna ami (>i»v. KoOsr\ clt, $1,50 Pit 1U0 £1^1X1 P'r I'"1". Tli* Manpiis, Lay lnva.k. Kthel Crocker. KM.ir.iT. ami FL.ia Hill. *1 (Hi p.-r UK); $7.50 per low). These pri.-.-s are for first-class ■ ■ r 1 1 1 in- •. trii' I'roin all (.list-uses. Carnation <'ut ISlnoms, fancy. $2.00 ]>er 100. UTICA FLORAL CO., Utica N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports - ALSO - Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Igoe Bros., ^;,^:ri;i,':;;,';,sV.. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnation Cuttings booking orde THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens,N. Y. Florlata' Bxrhanee wop CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook - $5.oo uo.oo Challenger - s.oo 40.00 Fair Maid - ,.. , l'MI ; f 100 per 1000. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. fciVnili-n Exchange when writing. NEW Fancy Carnation MRS. LAWSON, fur immodiatn delivery. $3.00 per mo. All euttinys an- guarantr-od healthy and heavily rooted, or nion-v refunded. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention thp Rxrhnnee when wr' THE QITEE THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 ■„o 816-inch hloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The Cfllyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50; 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO., S. J. GODDARD, SOUTH NATICK, MASS. FRAMINGHAM , MASS. May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A first NEW WHITE CARNATION substance. A calyx that never splits under any con- ditions. Rich clove fragrance. A good strong grower and brings the first price in New York market. Price. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Now fast taking the lend as a lirst -class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in any quantity. 1'rice, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATION CUTTINGS Ready Now 1000 California limited Cuttings are _ Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 Gov. Wolcott, white.... JU On $4 00 #35 00 Alba, white 60 4 00 35 00 Golden Miautv, yelli.w 00 4 00 35 00 Viollaua, varleVateii- very nice 125 9 00 75 00 Mrs. Palmer, ».-Hrlet .... oo 4 00 35 00 Mrs. HlKlnbotham, light pink 60 4 00 35 00 J. H. Manley, scarlet ... 1,0 4 00 35 00 Viola Allen, vnrlegnted. 60 4 00 35 00 Gaiety, flue variegated.. .. 60 4 00 35 00 Harry Keilll, crimson... 60 4 00 35 00 Apollo, scarlet on 4 00 35 00 Stella/born Corbett.sal Doroibv. i> Chicot in Prosper Norway, v 'JIU.ID r.-C-tern IJ.-eted ("'llttillgS. Governor Roosevelt, .*! 3:. f'J I H I H( «.<>ItI Nuiiitet, yellow. ... Dim, LawHon, pink Bon Homme Rich- ard, white Egypt, maroon Queen Louise, white... G. H. Crane, scarlet Genevieve Lord, light pink Kvanslon, red Tidal Wave, pink Mrs. F-. JooHt, pink Mermaid, salmon, line... Portia, scarlet Wm. Scott, pink Argvle, pink El Dorado, yellow General Maceo, ma- Write for prices on large lots. 6 at 1 SPOT CASH, prepaid to your cil tisfactory on CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis. Cal. Mention the norlata' Exchange who. wrttlag. 20,000 wmmammi \3 ROuTfcl) CUTTINGS NOW READY S Norway. < rare-, M. It, a ST. LOUIS CARNi CLAYTON M0. PIISS LOUISE FW NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to 4 feet in length. Received Certilieate of Merit at summer Flower Show ot the Paciilc Coast Horticultural Society. Rooted Cuttings. $'2.00 per dozen ; $10.00 iter 100 ; $75.00 per 1000; $.-.oo.(in |.-r ln.oon. All orders to be fllled In rotation, from February 1, 1903. F1CK & FABER, San Mateo, Cal. Florlste' Exctaan when wrltlpg. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Ready Now. Ethel Crorker, Cressbrook, Gaiety, Enquirer, Horning Glory. February and March Delivery. Queen Louise, Alba, Her Majesty, Adonis, Apollo, Prosperity, Roosevelt, Mrs. Higinbotham, Mrs. E. A. Nelson. Send a list of what you want, stating number of each variety and when they are to be delivered. ALBERT M. HERR, igggiLS: Florists' Hxchan Carnations I . DORM t» £* SONS CO. LA f AYETTE, IND. FlorlaU* Exchange when writing. ,: The Best Selling White on the Market To-day. Very free and continuous. Fine form and ver; Boston. !h<' lli.wers sold for $:s.ri mice is pri>\ me a ile i.lcil - ac- cess. The wagon takes in its route, Chatham, Summit, Short Hills, etc., picking up the boxes of the various growers, in addition to saving the con- signors about 50 per cent, on charges, the Bowers can be landed in New York two or three hours earlier in the morn- ing than by the former method. The coal question is In anything but a satisfactory condition, so far as this city and vicinity is concerned. The i al is still high, and the sup- ply uncertain. The monthly meeting of the New York Florists' (Tub will occur on Mon- day evening, January 12,- in the club rooms, 128 East 28th street. The newly elected officers will be installed, and other important business will come be- fore the meeting. The annual dinner, to be held on Sat- urday evening, the 31st inst., in the Hotel St. Denis, will be a grand affair, and members who wish to attend will confer a favor on the dinner commit- tee by informing Charles B. Weathered, 40 .Marion street, New York. The Brooklyn Horticultural Society met on Monday evening, with Presi- dent C. W. Ward in the chair, and up- wards of twenty-five members present. Albert M. Herr, secretary of the Amer- ican Carnation Society, was also in at- tendance. The arrangements for the entertainment of the Carnation Society are being pushed with vigor, and an- other meeting is to be held on Monday evening, January 19. Through the ef- forts of Alfred H. Langjahr, some val- uable prizes have been offered by sev- eral of Brooklyn's business houses, not- ably a silver cup by M. Straus, jeweler, and a cut-glass water bottle by F. Loeser & Co. Secretary Herr will make application for fare and third railroad rates. To secure this fare necessitates the presence at the meeting of one hundred members from a distance. Those intending to be present should at once notify Mr. Herr, to enable him to complete arrangements with the trans- portation companies. For toastmaster at the banquet to be tendered the delegates the names of Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff. Editor St. Clair McKelvey, of the Brooklyn Eagle, and Park Commissioner Young are mentioned. At the annual banquet of the Erie Railroad officials, held Friday evening, January 9, in the hotel Savoy, Edward Sceery, florist, of Paterson, N. J., had the contract for supplying the elaborate decorations. Notwithstanding the fact that one of the largest Sunday papers in the city proclaimed that the use of holly and evergreens would not be so much in vogue for the holidays, and that the fire commissioners debarred the de- partment stores from festooning their interiors, the sale of these articles at Vaughan's Seed Store this Christmas has been greatly in excess of that of any previous year. The shortage in vine seeds is very pronounced, particularly cucumbers. Wrinkled varieties of peas are also scarce, as are also wax beans and some varieties of corn. Charles Zeller, the veteran Flatbush florist, has been on the sick list for some time. His many friends will be glad to hear that his health is slightly improved. The annual bowling for Individual prizes of the Flatbush Florists' Bowl- ing Club will take place on Thursday evening. January 15. Eugene 1 iiiilledouze attended the smoker of the Philadelphia Florists' club held in Horticultural Hall, on Tuesday evening. Mr. Dailledouze took along with him some new carnations to be exhibited before the Quaker City ex- perts. Traendly & Schenck. wholesale flor- ists, gg West 28th street, are receiving the first shipments of the season of T'lrich Brunner roses. Julius Lindstrom. author of "The culture of Adiantum Farleyense," has reduced the price of that booklet from $1.00 to 50c. each. Mil . Edna, dailf hl> r "I .1 . II. mil eereti the \ T De La Mare Printing and Publishing Company, i .muled, b as in i on January l to i 'buries Henry /.burner, of Weed I N Y . The annual smoker of the Morris c'.,iini\ i lai deii.i s and Florists' Society will be held In the Button Building, Madison, N. J., on Wednesday evening, next, .linn n y 1 I. The annual dinner ui the Tarrytown Horticultural Society will take place at the Florence Hotel, Tarrytown, N. Y., on the same evening. Visitors in town: Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; and Carl Jurgens, Jr., New port, It. I. FIRES. BINGHAM, MASS.— The greenhouse establishment of Miss Abby Bradley was damaged by fire December 26. SriUNGFIF.LD, O.— The greenhouse plant of Charles tTnghiub was destroyed by on .lanuan I : damage, $2.5110. AKRON, O.— A fire, which caused lighl damage, occurred in the greenhouses of W. V. McFarland on Monday, December 24. 1902. and Advertiser's Note. The "ditto" marks after the Brench- leyensis Ceres and La March Gladioli, in our advertisement on page 2 of last issue, should have been omitted. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Brings Double the Orders of the Other Two Papers Combined. The sale of novelties this year seems slow: but, so far, your paper has brought double the number of orders received from the other two papers combined. HENRY EICHHOLZ. MeManua J 4 I a ! •! Monlngor .1 ' j : m B I : \1....„ W in II i ., ■ ■/. & NaBh.-l M W J 4 Moss G M -I r Sd Co..i M'llle J 4 Murphy Win ! V .1 l:..iinl Trad.- I Q r ; ■■- ..... 1 .i | Nl.-ssen I, Oitw.-rkerk 1* : Passmore I A : I'ei.lio.k S S ■ IVrkllis J J • Icel en rce i o Oo Itiiwllngs K 1 30 Kiev -i. ii W W A- I .i 27 Raynor J I 43 deed a Keller 46 Reli 44 K. inh.og George 34 i:. ii,l..-.g 1',-ter 35 It-iil. -r S J 35 Reynolds J I, Co 10 Hlohards F W ft Co. 42 iti.ieuut i: J 42 Riedel .V Co 42 Ulpperger Goo 46 lt..t.iiis.,n It M ft Co. 42 Roomer F 28 Howlan.lR W A :tj ttnpp J I' 28 Ityerson t! C 46 Salter W II 34 .Saltford Geo 43 Sander F & Son 31 .,)! i i. gl s, l.ult/, . , -. . e I a I . Sllnu It B Jl 42 Smith N A B Smith W ft T I ■' Sprlngll.-ld Floral Co. 31 Stearns A 1 I Stern J 4(1 Btoothoa II A Co 41 -*' See. i V l\ Slier J J (I ■.aiihoni 26-28 Vosey W J ft M S..34 i , Ion a ... . ,, 16 Webster Bros 33 Weeber ft Don 20 Welch Bros 44 Weston H .11 Whltton 4 Sons 3o Wietor lire* Kii w Ittbold Geo Co 31 Wood Bros 30 Young J 43 Young & Nug.-nt 13 INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS Asuhuiann G 31 Antlaiitie Coast Nurser- ies 30 Bader J 31 Baker W J 44 Ban- B F 30 Burrows II II & Son. 31 Ba-sott x Washburn .11' I.". Pavel ~. loiter H & Co.48 Beekert W C 26 B.-rknians P J Co. . . .30 Berger H H & Co... 27 P.eriiheiuier E 44 Bernlng II G 45 Dluiiuw J ft Co 30 Black C 29 Rol.l.ink & Atkins.... 25 Bock W A 31 Bonnot Bros 43 Huston Letter Co 46 Bni.lsliaw A Hai-lniaii 43 Brian-lift' G'houscs ..42 Blown Bros Co 30 Brown E C & Co 46 Brown P 30-33 Burgcvln P J 31 Burpee W A & Co 28 Byer Bros 30 Caldwell, the Woods- Cat Co. Canad Carmody J D 48 Central Mich Nurs...30 Chicago Cam Co 34 . liil.ls .1 1 26 Cliililiiek W J 30 Cliiens & Bod.liiii.-t.. n. 2:, Collins fhos 42 c, icir. I a Jones Co.. 34 . ottage Gardens . . ..84 Cowee \ 26 . .ui.- W J 46 Cowen's N Sons 46 Craig It & Son 31 crooke J J Co 42 Crowl Fern Co 42 Cuiiuiligharu J II ....30 r V.x .... 13 ln.ii- \ I'. A Son. ...34 Peatnud J B 45 Periling Co 46 D'Haene Ad Co, Ld.81 Dletsch A & Co 47 Dlller. Caskoy ft Co. 47 Dillon J L 30 Dillon G'house Mfg Co 4S fling. -o A Cm.-inl Co 31 Portier F & Sons Co. 35 Dreir Hy A ....27-46 Dumont & Co 44 ... 46 East'n Chem Co 46 Elcbholz H 35 Bisele 0 48 Elsele J G 31 Elizabeth Nurs Co .27 Elliott W & Sons.... 26 Elliott W H ... Kiniiians Geo 31 Endtz Van Nes & Co. 29 Far.pihar K ii J A- Co. 20 feltlioiis.n J E 30 F A: F Nurseries 30 lick & I-'aber 35 Pillow ft Banks 35 Foley Mfg Co 47 Foster I, H 31 Gammage J & Sons.. 33 Greenhouse Mfg Co. .47 Hicks A Crawbuek.. .43 Illll E 11 & Co 45 Hllniigor Bros 40 lllppard E 47 Illlchlnirs ft Co 48 Ilolloii A IlUIikel Co. 4.". Horan E C 43 II. .CI Advertiser ....46 Hughes G J 30 .1:1.-.. I. S S A Sell ■lacks.. il J II Jacks, in A Perkins ... . I. ..mini;- E B I ' lar.l.Mis J. .tins.. a A- Stokes .. Joosten C H (Casting w r . King Construction J Kro.-S.-li.-ll Pros In, Lager ft Hurrell . . . 1. inn In-ill p ft Sons. I.angjahr A II Lehman Pros Little South Floral ' isper. Livingston Seed Co. . Lockland Lumb Co. I g p It Lord A Pnriilialn Co. Lovett J T M ...lor P Manhattan Supply Co Mioig.r W" A Sons . EC Mei'arlln - M.-k.-llar A; Wtnler- Mt Holmes Con*v PLANTS, SEEDS, BULBS, FLOWERS. Abutilon 30 Ageratum ...26-27-30-31 All. rnantliera 30 Alyssum ....25-27-28-30 Anil..-!- .[.sis 25 Ainyg.lalus 25 Arauearia 31 Asparagus ...25-30-31-33 Asters 25-20-27-2S Azaleas 2.3 20-2S 20 31 32 Begonias 27-30-31-34 BuugaitlviUea 31 Box 26-29 Brow-allia 27 B-ilbs tnot named) 28-45 Caladlum 29 Candytuft 25-26-27 Cannas 30-34 Carnations ..30-31-34 35 Centaurea 25-26-27 Chrysanthemums 34 Cinerarias ..27-2E 6-31 Citrus 30 Clematis ....25-26 20 -3o- 31-48 Cobea 25-27 Colons 311 31-32 33 Conifers 29 1 nphea .' '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.30 I in Flowers. .42-43-44-4.-, Cveas 31 Cyclamen .. .27-2S-3H-34 Cyp.-rus 36 Dahlias 27-34 Daisies 2.'. 27 2s ."... Decorative Plants .31 Deutzia ... e J- Dlelyrra 23-20 Praeffina . 23 J. ' J evergreens Fern Balls . 23 -JO 27-31 Ferns ....31 32 3 - -I 12 Feverfew 30 Ficus 30-31 Freesln 28 Fuchsias 30 Gazanias 30 Geraniums 28-30-31-32-34 Gladioli Gloxinias 26 Grevlllea 27 Heliotrope 27-30 Herbaceous Plants... 29 Hibiscus 30 Hyacinths Hydrangeas .28-29-30-48 Ipomsa 27-30 Iris 29 Ivy 25-30-31 Jessamine 29 Lantana 27-30 Lemon 30 Lilacs Lilies 25-26-27-29 Llnnrla 27 Lobelia' 2520-27 Manettl 85-28 Maples 30 Mlgnonett.- 25-27 Palms £5-3.1 -31 -32 Pansy .... 25-27 -28-30-4S Pelargoniums 30 Peonies 27-29 Petunia 25-20 Phlox 2s Pinks. Hardy 30 Primula ... ! Privet Pyrethrum 2'. J. Kh...|...l.-n.lr,.|, 23 2". 31 Salvia ...23 j Sanseviera 4S Seeds (not named) 26 27 2- 13 S.-laglnella :Ul Shamrock . - Shrubs 30 Small Fruits 30 Smilax .... _ Solanum 27 -Spiralis . . Staphylea ... 20 Strol.ilanthes .30 Swailisoha 30 Sweet Peas 20 27 fi.-.-s .... Tulips - : Vegetables 20 Verbena .... 26 26 27 " i Ini - 27 .;.. 31 :.; 25 MISCELLANEOUS. Auctioneers 44 Bam l aues 26 Boilers 47-4S Books .... IPOS 32 46 i 47-4S Florists' Letters .41 10 florists* Supplies II 13-10 is Flower Pots, etc II W 32 Galax 42 Glass 46-47 Glazing Points 40 Greenhouse Pull. ling. . Is 47 .27-41-46 47-4K Mastlca 4S Moss 42 Mushroom Spawn 2h Newspapers 46 till Burners 48 Painters' Supplies ...47 its, and 32 Printing 46 Putty .... Sash 47-48 28 Sprayers 46 Sipdrrels 46 Stakes a Supports.. .34 Thermometers 46 32 Tinfoil 42 Toothpicks 40 Ventilators ....40-47-48 Wagon Heaters 48 WantB 32 Wax Flowers ft De- signs 40 Wire 34 38 The Plorists9 Exchange jCARNATlhONS^ Growing: Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson Variety. Among the many florists to-day who are growing Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson carnation we And quite a difference of opinion as to its merits; and, by inves- tigation, that the treatment of it differs greatly with the grower. I do not wish to be understood to say, in this arti- cle, thai i know all there is to be known about the glowing of this carnation. I merely give mj method of handling it, and Let me say, that as a money-mak- ing r.una! i<>n on this place there is nearls every requisite of an ideal car- nation. I'.ili.ii'- r I j • form of the bloom might be Improved; and we wish it would never burst; still it is at the top of the list. Let us begin with the cutting and follow the treatment. When grown in quantity there is no need to cut back, as some suggest, plants here and there which are strong and vigorous from which to take stock, as the variety is a g 1 cutting producer: and there is no cutting quit., as good, to my mind, as a well-ripened side shoot from a vig 9 flowering stem. I go over the benches and sel it these from such plants as come up to my standard, and after trimming the jagged end and re- moving some of the lower foliage, the and there from drying out. Always re- member that a wilted carnation of any description is worthless. We plant into the field as early in April as the weather will permit, which is usually before the fifteenth; almost any kind of a day will do when grow- ing plants from pots. While in the field we give them thorough and syste- matic cultivation, and this is necessary, especially in dry weather. Cultivation prevents evaporation of moisture from the soil, and by saving this the plant is benefited. A hoeing will do as much, if not more, for a fleld of carnations than a shower. It will, in fact, bene- fit any crop as much. A great deal of success in the field depends on the soil, and, in my opinion, this should be well drained above all things. A second re- quisite is plenty of food: and with these the plants should do well. Topping in the field is one of the most important points and should be the work of the most careful and most ex- perienced man on the place. There is more in topping a field of carnations than merely pulling out the crowns. the shoo a sharp knife, taking out the crown and being careful to cut between the joints. The old method of pulling out the crown I have always considered a source of disease, especially with some varieties, and of these Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson is one. The number of top- pings necessary depends on the growth; and each topping will increase the num- ber of shoots. We keep removing the cents. If the plants are not stocky and lc. althy, they should be allowed to re- main, and if the few healthy ones do not get to growing, they, with the diseased ones, should not be counted as plants. When the plants are not as I have described, but are healthy, though lacking in thrift and vigor, they should be allowed to remain, and good plants at September 1 will be found to be better than poor plants at August i. Having the plants ready, let us con- sider soil for a moment. My experi- ence has been that Mrs. Lawson needs a fairly heavy poll, and yet one that is porous and friable. It does not like "cold teet:" and to do it well it must have a soil rich enough to feed a rank grower, and one which will not hold an over-abundance of water. When we begin benching, we have the benches even full of soil, and the spaces marked off. The space given depends on the size of the plants, but 10x12 inches will be the average. Then after being favored with a good rain, we give the roof a light mud-bath for shading and begin to plant, taking care to set the plants no deeper in the houses than they were in the field. We like to do our planting early in the morning before the sun gets strong; and the plants should at least be dug and gotten into a shaded house at this time of day. The man who digs has an important duty, and he must be one who can select the best, for the best is never too good. We use a spading fork and like it very much for ceives; but when the plants are I benched during August, a good croBrj of flowers should be produced, with plenty of stem. Calyx-bursting is one of the worst faults of this variety, and I have .■.cine' to the conclusion that this is due to anj over-supply of moisture and is not as it much dependent upon temperature as J is generally supposed. When a high ration from the soil is rapid, and, con- sequently, it does not get "water- 1 logged" as easily; but if this is kept on the dry side there is practically the same condition of soil and few bursted calyces. Here, too, comes in the bench ques- I tion; and Mrs. Lawson does much bet- t.-r, with us on benches than in solid J Icds. The beds do not dry out as well and give more bursted tlowers, although much more care is taken to avoid over- rate ting. Lillian Pond is similar to Mrs. Lawson in this respect, and since , it has been kept hunting water it has been too busy to get down-h. -artel and blow its brains out. There is less sui- cide where the plants are kept at work. Mrs. Lawson will stand and will pay for heavy fee-ding, and this can be be- gun when the- shoots commence to set requ" f 1 tie months of No ember later re longer and the cut .- best results. with a little bone. or super-phospha e and wood ashes tor appetizers. In using Harlowarden. CARNATIONS GROWN BY THE CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, JOLIET, ILL. i red always ] .nil it away from the base, never toward it. This will save citing from disease and early death. The cuttings should root in about . and we consider ninety- n I- i . . nt about the usual quantity which will come out of the bench in good healthy condition. Cuttings should be potted off as soon as rooted and given full sunlight, after having been shaded lightly for a few days. Considering, then, that the cuttings have come from the propagating bench during the latter part of January or the first of February, we should have good stocky little plants to set into the field in April. Great care is necessary with pot stock to prevent a single plant here of shoots, as I have described, until the middle of July, whenever they are ready to remove. On the last top- ping depends the date of the bloom, and a topping about July 15 this past year gave us over 11,000 flowers from 4,500 plants, which we consider a good Watering in the fleld I hear has been done with good results, but with Mrs. Lawson I should prefer to do without it: and let the plant go on sending its rootlets in search of water instead of coaxing them to the surface to be des- troyed by the sun and cultivation. Let nature do the watering, and after each rain cultivate thoroughly. The quesFion of when to bench Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson can only be an- swered in one way: When the plants are ready. We must consider their condition and to house the variety too early is not much better than too late. By August the plants should be in ex- cellent condition: and by this I mean stocky plants with a dozen or more shoots ready to run up into dollars and this work. In handling Mrs. Lawson carnation, the base of the plant should be handled very carefully, for this va- riety throws a great many flowering shoots from its base. This should be remembered in planting, for where a plant is set too deep we see none of these. After planting we keep the plants as well as the atmosphere moist for a few days, and then gradually remove the shading, giving them full sunlight after about ten days. By this time the white rootlets should be making their way through the soil, and the plant has commenced to grow. We keep up syringing for a few weeks on bright days, but discontinue this before the latter part of September, after which we use the hose only when we see signs of spider, or to water dry spots. Mrs. Lawson likes to form its flow- ering shoots under glass, but, in fact. so do many other varieties. When a shoot is on its way upward at bench- ing time, we .usually get a short stem as a result of the check the plant re- liquid manure, care should be taken not to soak the benches, for this variety does not do well with a wet bench, no matter what the liquid. A light water- ing with liquid cow manure will be, beneficial, and once in ten days we think about right. With feeding, the quality of bloom should hold good right through the season; and, with care and healthy plants at the start, Mrs. Lawson should prove, if not the best paying carnation, a profitable one. W. R. PIERSON. Carnation Illustrations. Through the courtesy of The Chicago ( 'ariial ion . 'oinpa n\ -:" Joh, c 111 , we present herewith some excellent illus- trations of the new varieties of carnal lions Icing grown and introduced bv that firm. The sorts pictured are Her Majesty, white: Marshall Field, white variegated, and Harlowarden, the grand crimson variety, recently ex- hibited before the New York Florists' Club, scoring 94 points. tinman 1". I '.'"••• The Florists' Exchange 39 I Carnations at Cottage Gardens, Queens, N.Y. £ •>■■'.»•■•■. *V. *>' : '. »H:*>V. •»>•■&•»! Vr»Y« hours were recently spent with C W. Ward, among his carnations, at his extensive establishment. Cottage ('.aniens. Queens, L, I. The many new seedlings raised here every year are al- a>s of great Interest, and Mr. Ward has reason to be very much gratified at the measure of success he is meeting with in his endeavor to obtain fixed types from seed in each separate color. As the crimson section was the first one taken up in this respect, naturally the greatest advance has been made with tliis color; and, as this year's re- sults are showing, the crimsons are lirmly fixed, and can be grown from seed with a certainty as to their color. This may seem at variance with the re- sults obtained by many breeders of carnations; but when we take into con- sideration the careful work that Mr. Ward has been doing along this line, the care with which this pedigree stock has been built up, as it were, and the many years over which the work has extended; when we consider all this ef- fort, and observe the results on the benches of seedlings to-day, we can easily see that the endeavor to fix the crimsons, so that they can be relied upon for breeding purposes, has been crowned with success. Among the new crimson-colored car- nations that are ahead of their ances- tors, there are three that are sure to become popular when they are dissemi- nated. These are, President Roosevelt, Octoroon and Creole Beauty. It does not seem long ago since Governor Roosevelt was distributed, and received such unbounded commendation for its superior color. In comparing this va- riety with any of the three new ones. we can vouch for the statement that the Governor Roosevelt looks black and lusterless alongside of them. In the pink shades, both light and dark, and in the yellows and scarlets, Mr. Ward is working along similar lines, and lie feels confident of success, though he did not commence with these as early as he did with the crimsons. There are, however, many beautiful flowers among them: but, as they are unnamed, and only known by number, any description of them given would be premature. But. if one wants to see a collection of choice fancy carnations, in colors embracing almost every possible shade, he should go to Queens, and spend an hour or two in the seedling house; the sight is worth a long day's journey. While traversing the many green- houses, various new varieties are seen on the benches; varieties that have been proved of sufficient merit to be grown in quantity, which are to be dis- seminated in the near future. The first one noticed is a pink, named Ethel Ward. This variety has proven a very free and continuous bloomer, and comes in quite earlv. The color is near the shade of Floriana. though it is a trifle darker than that variety. The plants make no superfluous growth, and are averaging high in the number of flow- ers per plant. There is a sport from Governor Roosevelt, that appeared three years ago. which is showing remarkable qualities, though it has not been given a name as yet. The variety is a pure white, and has the well rounded form of flower that made its parent so dis- tinguished. The bloom is carried erect on a stem that will easily measure three feet; the plant has a thrifty habit, and blooms profusely. Gloriana is a light pink-colored flow- er, and. as seen on the benches, with its delicate shade of color, and its profuse- ness of bloom, it appears to the ob- server as one of the most profitable pink carnations in existence. The flower has very broad petals, with a slight tendency to incurve at the edges. and Mr. Ward informed us that it was not proving as good a seller as Alpine Glow. The latter sort occupies a bench in the same house, and is what may be called "i a I layhi oak shade of pink, a free and vigorous grew Ing ve ..ii,. iii. ii always sells easily. We be- lieve both Gloriana and Alpine Glow are to be sent out t his season. Another charming pink carnation is Mrs. The.., hue Roosevelt. The flower i- ..l lli. Mrs. Th as W. I.awson shade of color, though it is more brilliant, and, to our idea, is a dec id. d impiovo- nient over the latter, so far as color goes. While it is a k 1 average-sized flower. It does not, perhaps, quite equal the Mrs. Lawson in that respect, but it is a non-burster, and Is very florif- Red Devil is a bright scarlet variety, with a habit bal of General ai.i. ..... ... the frei t cai nations ever i.n i ...in. .i Is a fine Bcai lei foi i he holiday . bul is not de- I 1. .1 i'l i I I . i i I. . i I mi. . Iii the fan. y section rud H has i" i he I and a I ■ a; brings top figures in the cul flower market. Tins is a » hlte pern lied wit! line... an. I i i-. Steins. The standard varieties r.t as grown here, are all producing their quota of Bowers. Pro doing remarkably well, as I ti as \v. Lawson. The plants of the latter sorl thai were grown indoors all Summer are a wonderful there Is no doubl but that Indoor Sum- mer culture Is the ideal treatment for this variety. Golden Beauty, as a yel- low, is all thai could be desired, both tor qualltj and quantity. Lorna, foi while, is doing pretty well; ami a h. in Ii of Challenger, scarlet, is throwing House of Marshall Field. House of Her Majesty. Bench of Harlowarden. VIEWS IN ESTABLISHMENT OF CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. plenty of I ... :, , >. i ■ p mi Potter Palmer are gi\ [ng bursted Bowi i Mrs. B. A the color of scarlel thai gavi o much '. , ,|a Whetl ' defect remain to I though Mr. Ward is inclined to that i Motor Vehicles for Florists. The exoi bits rates on packages of cut fiowi I..... .I.i n i 1 1 . 1 1 . . i i i to in some method of conveyance for their products to market other than by express, it has been proposed to put in operation between country towns, within reasonable distance, and New York City, motor vehicles of some kind for the purpose in view; and the fol- lowing infoi i appearing recently in the New Y. irk ' tay be found serviceable and opportune: A steam truck Is now being sold by a Worcester (Mass.) firm which is said to have shown an operating expense of but .ill make the advantage on ■ naotoi even largei . ,,t ti ii. kmu- by horses Is V. I. I il,. II \ SiT\ le.S ]M" Maim -. 76 M ■mil. n.i i .n I, n . • L'n Total mai.ite,, :,.,,, $545.00 Interest on inve tment, al 5 per cent 1 1 in ... .ii V ... pel ■ -lit Cost to operate Disregarding any li \ . i ■. i i e.ii.i w eattier, :iii<] assuming that a four-horse team travels tifteeii miles a day. naif of thai distance loaded and half mil • .1 tli.-l ■■ wilf I . inn . I. .1 seven and i .... with ai i vi > ...!... . . o ,i ... rift; iwi i ■ ■■ Tins, mull Iplii .M.. the a ill In. .- .a lli. inn nil.. ■. ., yearly tor mileage ol 14.437 D yearly cost ol opi ; ■ In the ease of tin n, is figured as follow a Cost $7,500 Depreciation, at 16 annum 1,126 Interest, at 5 per cent 375 Insurance, at 1 h. ,„.,■ cent 112 Wan,- 1,300 Fuel iL'.r, flays) 770 Lllhricalinn ml al a" . Si.ii its and waste 50 Maintenance and repairs 300 Cost to operate $4,219 , . ol the true! i di .. I" ti i- ... i .... i ing days th total to .-.i.i. 1 1 .h i ■ t . . i irt.. i . eialiou. gives i CO 0.07 The trucks produced by tins com- pany have a . .i |..i. i a mns. The available roai long, giving a total load area of 118 square feet. A growers' slock one or more machines over a given territory wherever be found, and carrying their own prod- uce tojnarket. would nol abled to make far more prompt, safe and satisfactory deliveries than the express companies, but would find themselves with a handsome profit at the end of each operating year. 40 The Florists9 Exchange f Review of tbe market ^J NEW YORK.— The most noticeable feature in the flower market at the pres- ent time is the sudden drop in the price of violets. While these flowers are com- ing in more plentifully, it does not seem as though they were so numerous as to cause a decrease in their value of almost 50 per cent.; and there is no doubt that the principal reason for their cheapening is the fact that the buyers are in a re- taliating mood over the holiday prices. Business in general is fairly good, though at the beginning of the week ev- erything was dragging considerably. The upply " anything but abundant, lends to maintain prices at about the same as those prevailing one week ago; and as the supply of Ameri- can Beauty seems to be shortening up, efforts are making to increase the price a little on the special blooms in some quarters. Carnations have been selling very slow- ly all week, and values have gone down on all grades. Good Mis. Thomas W. Lawson are freely offered at $6.00 per loo. and such as have supported calyxes will not bring more than three or four Bulbous stock is beginning to be too plentiful for the demand, and prices have dropped accordingly. Paper White nar- cissus has reached 50c. per 100; jonquils bring only from 35c. to 50c. per dozen; Roman hyacinths are at $1.00 a 100, and tulips, both white and yellow, hang fire at $2.00 per 100. Lily of the valley, from new pips, is coming in, but it looks pale and will not probable average $2.00 per 100. Lilies are not so plentiful, and clear out all right. Cattleya Trianse are sell- ing well, but t..e smaller flowered variety is difficult to dispose of. Cvpripediums are very plentiful just now, and among them are many with very short stems; these latter are being disposed of at low figures, as a rule. Lilac, in cut sprays, is coming in occasionally and $1.00 per bunch is the asking price, though it seems to hang fire. The demand for smilax and other green materials is about equal to the supply, and prices remain station- ary. A few Ulrich Brunner roses ap- peared in the market this week. BOSTON. — New Tear's Day occasioned but little increase in business for the wholesalers on their out-of-town orders. But with the retailers in the city a very good day's trade was experienced. Since then business has only been fair. The market is but fairly well supplied com- pared with its usual condition at this season; but there seems to oe plenty of everything to meet the rather light de- mand, except white roses of the medium giades and good lily of the valley. well Dbw, with K.O0 per lozen the- highest l ■ ■ e,, ,i limn. ,1 upply of spe- cials, fur whi.h $^ mi has been obtained. 'I'll, hi, .I...,,. :.... ,], ,.| , ; .,,. t„ $.1.00 p.-.,- dozen, are the best aellers, and clean out easily. There Is only a fair stock of good tea roses, and, as a general rule, every- thing cleans up well. Best grades of liriile ami Bridesmaid fetch $10 110 per 100, with a fen s lials as high as $20.00; No. 1 make SI and $12.50. and seconds. $6.00 and $8.00; smaller grades are held at $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Special grade of i hes $25.00 per 100. and the same grade of Meteor makes $16.00. But such prices are obtained f,,r only a small proportion of the dailv receipts, as most of the stock is composed of No. 1 and seconds, fetching $12.50 and $8.00 respec- the prevailing demand, and move much more slowly. Values have been shaded somewhat. The best grade of ordinary sorts is now fre-ly offered at $2.50 to $3.(111 per 100. while fancv stock of such varie- ties makes $3.50 and $4.00; novelties go to $5.00 per 100. Inferior stock is cleaned out at $1.50 and $2.00 per 100. Violets, too, have increased in quantity this week, and the price has taken quite a slump, which is due more to the lack of demand thru, to any Sie,t increase in the supply. It has been difficult to move them at 75c. and $1.00 per 100. Trumpets and campernelles are now in very good .50 i 100. and Paper Whit. stock at $1.50 and $2.00 per 100. Lily'of the valley has been in good supply, but this week shortened up for a few days and it has been difficult to get enough ' ' fill orders. Frees,;, is h*ffin«in, in. but $3.00 and $4.00 pel . . Plentiful, and aie going harder this we, Prices have he,.,, held ,,,, with difficult $10 no to $12.50 for both callas.and Lilium HarrisM. '"ste via continues in good supply, and sell - and 25c. per bunch. Mignon ill scarce and BUFFALO.— Trade is somewhat slow, but not enough stock is coming in to create a glut. Funeral work and a few receptions take the small supply. Violets seem to be more plentiful, but the de- SO. — The past week the supply about equal to the demand. lined American Beauty roses moved as freely as could have led. and are quoted at present t from $5.00 to $6.00 for extra ick, while other giades have "reely at from $3.00 to $4.00. idesmaid are coming in of y and are fairly well cleaned at from $4. no to $12. tin. and me extra fancy stock. Me- (ioiii $1 on to $ln no per 100; Bride and Bi Polio d, $4.00 to $10.00; Golden Gate, same 'figures; Liberty. $6. on to $20.00, the latter price tor extra fancy. Carnations are arriving in larger quan- tities each day. and the tone of the mar- ket is not so firm as heretofore, although there is a good demand for fancy stock and the pries realized are considered tairly good. The quotations are from $3.00 to $8.00 for fancy, and from $1.50 to $3. on for ordinary. Bulbous slock is in belter demand than iround the holidays and is quoted at from in hyacinths and ; callas, $1.50 to Paper White narcissus; $2.1)0 per dozen. Lilium $2.50 per dozen; tulips. $6.00 per Inn- vio- !ets' I>£v.to *-'■"" ',"'' UMI; Uly of the val- ley, $2.50 to $5.0ll; stevia, $1.50 to $2.00- sweet peas. $1.50; mignonette. $4.00 to $8 00 per 100; adiantum, 75c. to $1.00 per -" 15c; asparagus, 30c. ring. R. J. DENVER— The trade this year at 'hristmas was as good if not a little etter than in previous years. Plants ere most in demand, though flowers ~ " . shortage was d good tea The weather through ■asanl, and plants had only t wiapped for delivery. Prices ?eek ■ 111 a sligl. poor. F. J. N. ;oing it V of le on American Beau- l Las; the best Of the former ' I',';'' doze, and from that 00. 1 he demand, though, was 00 to $20.00 grade. The qual- lock was excellent— about the best ever otter, -,1 m this market at this season of the year. Bridesmaid and Bride sold at from $2.00 to $5.00 per dozen, and Liberty at from $2.00 to $6.00. Carnations were in good supply and yell cleaned out at $1.50 and $2. on per loz.-n: some very line Mrs. T. W. Law- son being offered. Violets met with good sale, and were in amide supply, selling at $l.uu per hundred. Lilv of tllQ *■-.,,"" Paper White l nths and Roman The trade in potted plants was ahead that of other years, and everything all good was sold. Poin- the lead, the pans having Prices ranged from $3.00 that settias t i the preferen, to $5.00. Azaleas, also, the plants that could be sold at from $3.00 to $5.00 going very fast. Some fine i?r,s„e ,?nes werc offered that brought $8.00. Some excellent cyclamen were seen, a few specimen plants at the Park Floral Co. s store being very well done. Bos- ton ferns were in good demand, the $1.50 plants being a popular size. Holly and greens sold well and were pretty well cleaned up at prices a little in advance Mistletoe was poor and the only Christmas sales left the market rather slim, and with trade good throughout the week and New Tear's, conditions re- mained about the same. Prices tumbled from 20 to 50 per cent, on different things just after Christmas, but why I do not know, as there was no surplus and the demand was good until New Year's trade was over. A few good flowering plants found ready sale, but the bulk of the trade was in cut flowers. American Beau- ty and violets went extra well on De- cember 31 and New Tear's, quite a call being noticed feu them, occasioned bv the Denver Club ball, which took place on New Year's eve. the decorali -i for which were by the Daniels ,v Fisher Co. The best American Beauty brought $12.00 at retail, while violets went at $2.00 per 100, and about as many were handled as at Christmas. The best tea roses realized $4.00 per dozen and were well cleaned up. About the same can be said of carnations, very few remaining unsold when business was doze y brouSnt Jl-00 and $1.50 per Trade since New Tear's has been rather "''..h 'J?,, ,":"k"' K'-n dually g. (ting "" condition. ile New Tear's trade we had a fine husi- good stock that we ■re no complaints of t was the opposite — PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Alas, for all those optimistic florists who looked forward to Christmas as a profitable season! Both grower and retail, r report too high prices -- exceptionally short cut. Carna- a grade not worth half that price. 'Tis true some growers treated their regular customers with a mile consideration, but many simply insisted on pirate prices, forced the retail figures business in favor of confections, How much money was lost in this way is not known, bul the average florist agrees that the volume of trade was much less than last year. Carnations brought 75c. to $1.50 per dozen. Roses were in fairly g 1 supply, bringing from $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. Violets were very scarce, and easily sold out the day before Christmas for 50c. to 75c. per bunch of 26. Holly was a disappointment as far as the net profit went. All the downtown grocers and marketmen sold it, and cut into the florists' trade. Christmas greens brought high prices, but were all handled at a satisfactory profit. Very little was carried over. The weather was bad. and had been so for a week or 10 days. This was harmful to the plant trade, and curtailed receipts. There were no novelties to speak of, Glome de Lorrair_. On account of the high prices, the out- lying retailers suffered in securing stock, and were consequently hampered in nam- ing a selling figure. They are quite bit- ter in their attitude to holiday boosting of prices. c. S. M. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Things have been moderately dull since the first of the year. Roses are now quoted at 3c. to 12c. for good stock, with fancy as high as $2.00 per dozen, wholesale. The quality is very line, especially the color "t Bridesmaid. Carnations are firm at $2.00 to $3.00 per lno, and move quickly at retail prices of 50c. to 75c. per dozen, although there is considerable inquiry among purchasers as to the whereabouts of the cheaper carnation you used to have.' Violets about supply the demand, at $1.00 per 100 to the trade. Dull, rainy weather characterized the first week in nevertheless, all stock is grow- and producing excellent quality .1.1 IllliltV ing Wel of flowi C. S. M. The city has given the people something" else to Hunk about besides flowers. With hard coal almost impossible to get and soft coal at ten dollars a ton, the conditions were very mud, against the usual demand at the holidays: however, the last day or $1.50 per dozen. Flowering pla next in order; they seem to gain in favor each year. Azaleas, cyclamen and prim- roses were the leaders. Foliage plants aid not sell nearly as well as former years: they have not sold well all Fall, probably on account of empty coal bins. Violets scarce, a I $2.50 and $.1.00 per 100 $r -- , iolelS When the per 100 buyers take something else. Other flowers sold about the same as in former years. Churches decorated about last year; they help the flor. Christmas, most of the little a rk being very chi uite so much store decoration practiced. Nothing Not the whole, th expected, bui about 20 per smaller. J. L. M. GREENFIELD. MASS.— Last year was our first Christmas here, and so I can on- ly compare this year with last. Trade this year has been a little more than double in the total amount when com- pared with that of the previous season, wilh violets, carnations and roses in greatest demand, at slightly better prices In plants the call was mostly for some- thing in flower. Cyclamen and Roman hyacinths in pans took the lead. Red carnation and roses were almost impos- sible to secure. E. A. RICHARDS. DETROIT.— The holiday market was all that could be wished for in the way of d»mand. Stock was quite up to the stand- ard. The warm weather before Christ- mas brought flowers in earlier than de- sired and tended to shorten the supply considerably, but there was enough to go around, with the exception of special roses. Carnations were cleaned up. Vio- lets were short of the supply; the blooms would not open up in the dark davs yet many thousands were sold, and at good prices. The past week stock has been coining in faster, and prices have dropped again to normal There has been no over- demand. Sweet peas are in, as well as bulbous stock. In roses. American Beau- ty lead, with special Meteor a close sec- GRAND RAPIDS. — The CO cloudy, dull weather of the past had a bad effect on cut flowers; n did the plants not bloom as fri one would like, but the growth is ing soft, and the flowers sometii to sleep too soon. What first-clas there was on the market was out quick, the poorer giades of awfully sc all others in demand. White was the on ly color left. Lots of azaleas. Roman hyacinths Paper While narcissus and lily of th, valley in pels and pans were left over. Poinseuias. although in seemingly goo, supply, were all ordered three days ahea, of Christmas; they are pre-eminently th, Christmas flower. Roses were scarce; red in particula couldn't be had at all. American Beaut' brought good prices. Violets were very scarce, the whole' them being $2.50 to $3.00 We pr. diel.,1 a heavy trade in holly. On, tin sold 20ti cases ,,f as line holly as eve ~~ and palm leave itch s eve have en fo \,.r: lilallt. — the market ; little mistletoe was used; the qualif' was poor and prices high. The stores made little real attempt a artistic display, except to fill their win neatly with plants. Win. I. s of Chicago, folio ■■ 25c to $1.50 each; other roses, $2.00 to per dozen, carnations. 75c, $1.00 to $1.2 per dozen, the last for Mrs. Lawson am Prosperity; lilies. $1.00 per dozen; Romai hyacinths. Paper White narcissus and 111' of the valley. 75c per dozen. On th'ij whole, trade was better than last year Shipping business was continuous am heavy; it would have been even bette bad not high pries held it down. The advance in express charges cause, a protest from out-of-town buyers. Thos- along the line of the inter-urban road suddenly found it necessary to have thei I flowers come over the inlei-urban, instea, of by express. Business is still rushing and a gooi New Tear's trade is assured. Happy New Tear to ye! G. F. C. PITTSBURG.— Business is fairly active with plenty of stock to meet all d'emands Trade for New Year's was quite good better than last year, and prices some ■'■ " lou, ' ' ' > 'hi i It,.:, Sp, akin: "l Christmas trade, from latest reports i was far better than ever before. Fo good. No. 1 stock the highest prices wer, obtained. The greens business was over done; excepting holly, all stock was toi abundant. 'Ires were left on the hand: of every dealer; several carloads wen unsold. A consignment of flftv crates o log moss, which arrived too late for thi holidays, was sold at auction for 2c. thi ' crate. Some bouquet green also went a ridiculously low prices. E. C. R. LOUISVILLE. KT.— From all reports Christmas trade was much better thai last year Prices realized were satisfac- tory, and stock, with the except )lets and .* to iolets and demand. Noticeable' was the 'in plants, especially (hosi flowers. reased baying bright colored berries _ Retail prices for Christmas were Liberty. $2.00 tc $4.00; Bride Beauty. $6.( $4.00; Golden Gate. $S •idesmaid. $1.50 to $3 00; carnations, $1.50; Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus. 50c. to 75c; poinsettias, $2.00 to $4.00; lily of the valley. 75c. tc $1.50 per dozen: violets, $2 00 to' $4.00 pel 100. Holly, ground pine wreathing and wild smilax sold well and brought good Something unusual for this citv was the,, shortage of holly. Heretofore, the pack-,, ers of southern holly have usually made the produce commission houses here the} dumping plan,, for whatever stock they had left after the principal orders had' been filled, and these n, mission houses would sell the stock to pel. liars at a littlei above the cost of transportation. No, doubt having learned a lesson, these pack- ers did not flood the local market and nof peddlars were on the streets, but the flor- exceptions. had not' just before lasti i Fourth street, l Dec. 29: Mrs. Mrs. C. Ravner. v Faster opened a sto retired from busines C. B. Thompson, for many yea ferson street, taking the place. A. R. B. CLEVELAND.— The cold Winter weathJ er, without sunshine, is still with us. and') as a result flowers of all kinds are bring- The supply is not f -„.. to go around. The I market quotations at this date are: Roses, teas. $5.00 to $12.ou: carnations, $3.00 and. $6011; violets. $1.00 and $2.00; narcissus. $3.00; Roman hyacinths. $2 00 and $3.00: lilies. $15.00 and $18.00; smilax $15 00; adiantum, $1.00 and $1.50 per 100; common ferns. $1.50 per 1.000; galax, $1.00. G. W. S. The Florists' Exchange 41 INDIANAPOLIS. Ilnsin.ss lias rased , somewhat since (ho hollilays. Prices, course. ;iiv lower In all lines. There s noi been much funeral work, and i^e decorations are not as numerous Mi ■• , ii . 1 in ne. I >< I» i uid .1 i i l;..s are ..I e I quality, la ■iilr „i Bridesmaid Bell at $6.00 to $10.00 11.50 to $2 -etall. Liberty I ! in h Hid lil-inn $1.1111 III $11.00, fe- ll. Th, suppl ■ "I Ann i i. .in lleniiH i . i ,".■ ,1 i $::.oo to $12.00 per z. ,i is I inn i. hi |'i iee lei Hi, 'in. Vi- ■ts sell well ..I J 1 .5(1 per Inn, wholesale; Scarce, aii.l III,- ilemailll light. cnl li.'itmns were only of fair ally sold well, ah.nn third : used than last Christmas. he holly was of an Inferior ami to dispose "i u hj will • I time and m.niey in gather- Ill] ' Sol f it was like so i. and would not sell al any slums g ,i was in light de- ar quality, an. I would not sell at one- ird the price of good, shap.lv nursery own trees, the latter of which could not had at any price. A few American Beauty loses brought $6.00 to $l."",.uii per mg a very scarce article, and prices irlng high. Pied Kinmm. after a nine weeks' siege sickness, inn unwed to get out ill time Link after Ills Christmas trade. \V. J. _ stuppy has returned from Chi- owers of that place. E. X. Chicago. riatmas Retail Trade. The retail Christmas sales of cut wets and plants in this city were gor than in any previous year, es- ,-ially in the residence districts 1'ie some of the best stores are lo- t..l. '. A. Samuelson, W. J. Smythe, P. J. luswirth, (>. J. Friedman, Ander- n, Mangel, Lange, E. Wienhoeber ■ 1 Wittbold all report an especially sy Christmas, and if it had not been in- 'ire cold weather that pre- iled business would have been a eat deal heavier. An advance of mi 10 to 20 per cent, is the general port. An increased demand for wering plants was experienced, nhing in the way of novelties was •n in the plant line. Azaleas were line condition, and some extra nice ints were in evidence. They sold at >m $10.00 to $15.00 each. Some well- wered ericas went at from $5.00 to i.00 each. More holly plants were en than heretofore, and went fairly ill at from $5.00 to $15.00 each. In e line of berried and fruited plants 're ardisias, oranges and Christmas ppers. which were ready sellers at irly remunerative prices. Primulas, lips in pans, crab cactus and Gloire Lorraine begonias were abundant. const ostis of opinion seems to be at the latter plant has not come to iy, as it does not give satisfaction a private dwelling house; there do t seem to be any lasting qualities to It is used here mostly for filling skets for dinner table decorations, lere were good sales of made-up 'rk in the plant line, such as ham- rs, baskets, cornucopias and auto- ibiles, with such prices prevailing as iuld suit the customer, at from $5.00 n the cut flower line there was an mense business done. The call was icily Cor colored flowers. American auty roses were in great demand, th enough on hand to supply the ide. They sold at from $5.00 to $25,00 r dozen retail. Liberty were retailed >m $3.00 to $10.00 per dozen; Bride d Bridesmaid at the same figures, tile carnations went at from $1.50 to 00 per dozen. Violets were retailed $1.00 per bunch. There was not ich money in these flowers for the tailers as they paid $3.00 per 100 for Christmas stock has hardened up Bomewhat. There is an Increased cut of carnations, which are not so Arm In price. American Beauty roses are ar- riving in quantity, with the fancj long ti mmed ih.w era a drug on the iii.n feet. The Flower Growers' Company opened (heir new place on Tu.-sdny. January 6, with nine growers repre- sented. They have not got things in shape yet, inn expect to be In proper form by the first of next week. The paper hangers are still at work re-dec- orating the room. The company will give a reception and ball at their si, lei ni.i. loss i" them In Mrs. A. II I lilli.l.-. St. lic\ . \ ll Paul, m Philadelphia. Florists' Club Meeting. The moker on Tuesdaj evening, together w II h the ej hlbll » , ,,, null,, us. brought .mi n verj larg, tendance I he bet I seen al I he club for The Club i: i Commil was au thorlzi .1 to make arrangi mi nti I let tain Tin- American Rose B I s dui \\V *V ^i^J^E.1 \ i M m» BBMIU I "^ni^T^ii I r • ''4 X*l 7 'j # 1 VIZ ~ * i te '■7*S per Iiki ll.s. ling, 1,-ls Vts. and llrtH |,,t \ ;inl. reslooiiiiig, :,ll -vad.-s Pine _ , for Laurel F Prince's n'r«ttli» an, I Laurel Wreath itmas. Be sun order in early GALAX Kpr;ijs, Im.n/r or -rit-n. r?I.uu p.-r 100. Fancy I'Vnis, $i ;,<> |„.r hhhi. <;i,»n sii,-«-t Moss, fresh stock. $2. 50 per bbl. sack. !S|»li;i^miin ;;!;':„ ; 35 lb. case, $ 4.50; L J. KRESHOVER 110-112 W. 27th St., H.Y. I HOPE yuu have all had a Merry Christmas. I wish you a Happy New Year, and trust we will meet in Mil- waukee as brothers next Summer. But I regret to say that my Hardy Cut Perns are now §1 00 per 1000. We are obliged to raise our prices as the stock is very low. Sphagnum floss, 75c. per bbl. Laurel Roping, $5.00 per 100yds. All orders by mail or dispatch promptly attended to. Cash with all orders. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. OrderDirectfromHeadquarters HIGH-GRADE AMERICAN BEAUTY Cut Blooms. Freeh from the greenhouses, carefully packed, and guaranteed to arrive In good condition. Market prices. BRIARCLIFF GREENHOUSES.Scarboro.N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. liiiUiiUiUiiAHiAiAiHI 3 JAMES A. HAMMOND £ \ CUT FLOWERS [ 2 ri.iiHlinniieiim Solicited. r 2 113 West 30lh Street, NEW YORK L ■ "" Ma, lBOn Square. Z B. S. SLINN, Jr., Wholesale Florist^™?" 55 & 57 W. 26th St., New York. Specialties-Violets and Swains CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist SS and 57 W. 26th St., Hew fork Consignments of FlrstClnsa Stock Solicited GalaxLeaves.LeucothoeSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion. N. C. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SIILII CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Or their Agents : L. J. Krebhover. New York; J. B. Deamtjd, Chicago: H. Bayerniioiu in \- 00., Philad.-ll.hia. W. F. Kastixii. Buffalo; Vail Seed 'ndianapolia; J. M. HcCullough's Sons, THE AMERICAN CARNATION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St.. N. Y. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... ■CTInes John jr. Crooke Co., Established 1 850. 186 CRAND STREET, NEW YORK. Red Cedar from Cuttings. (1) I saw an item in your paper on the propagation of junipers from cut- tings. Would you let me know whether or not the common red cedar can be propagated from cuttings and at what time of the year; also what kind of cuttings are best? G. A. — The common red cedar seeds so freely in these parts and the seeds ger- minate fairly well that all the plants required are raised in that way. I have never known of its being raised from cuttings, but have no doubt what- ever that plants could be so raised. Some of the prostrate forms in nurs- eries are supposed to be varieties of the red cedar, and they root readily from cuttings. Answering your question, at what time to make the cuttings, do it now, or any time during January— the sooner the better. Use the top (end) shoot of the past season's growth, making the cuttings about four inches in length. Tou have read the suggestions how to treat cuttings in the article you refer to? JOSEPH MEEHAN. Acid-Dipped Glass. (2) What is the meaning of "acid dipped" window glass? Wherein does it differ from ordinary makes? CONSUMER. —We have inquired of glass dealers in New York City, but are unable to find out anything about the kind of glass you mention. Can you not sup- ply us with further particulars, where you saw the glass offered, the makers, Starting Cuttings of Chrysanthemums. (3) What is the best time to start cuttings of chrysanthemums Timothy Eaton, Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. Henry Robinson and Mrs. Jerome Jones? My object is to have the plants come on as late as possible .-.insistent with good flowers. Also when they should be planted on the benches? C. W. G. —We would not advise taking the cuttings later than the first week in May, and benching them in July, if fairly good flowers are desired. Vlncas and Marguerite Carnations. (4) Sow seed of the Marguerite car- nations now, and of the Vinca about the first of March. Trouble With Geraniums. (5) We send an affected geranium leaf. Last Summer the plants in one of our best geranium beds were sim- ilarly affected. They stopped growing, and the whole bed was ruined for the season. Now a few leaves on the plants in the cutting bed are beginning to W. N. —The trouble with the leaves of the geranium plants is due apparently to the methods employed in watering. Do not let the plants dry out and then water overhead lightly. That is what causes the leaves to turn brown and fall off. Just give the soil a good watering whenever it gets dry, and keep the foliage dry most of the time, then there will be little trouble with Spiraeas for Easter. (6) When is the correct time to bring in spiraeas for Easter? W. & N. —Put the spiraeas on the bench the first week in February. GALAX AND LElCOTilOE We are situated in the heart of the finest section l;,i,,\\ ,, !, >r Ih.- ;,l„i\,- Kvergn-eris. <;;il:i\. .in ,-n ,u,,l broil/.-, 4.j<\ per 1000. Sprays, Green, $1.7r. per 1000 ; (7) The pentas probably need m, heat than they are getting. They : stove plants. Carnations. (8) What are the best carnations grow for the retail trade, for profit? dozen. What is the quickest and best reme- dy for red spider on carnations on side benches? P. N. G. —There are so many carnations on the market that we cannot single out what is the best kind in its color for general cultivation. Some sorts do well > in one locality and do but indifferently in others, so that any advice we might give would be misleading. We think that by reading the published accounts regarding different varieties, and when buying, not relying on just one variety of a color, but trying several, until the best has demonstrated itself, is the safest way to attain the desired object. To rid the plants of red spider, there is no better method than syringing regularly and with all the force of I water at command. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. POINSETTIAS— Plants that have been cut down, and from which it is expected to take cuttings for next sea- son's supply, should be kept on the dry side for a few weeks. They need not take up any valuable space in the 1 meantime; underneath a bench in a warm house will suit them nicely; and if laid on their sides, they will need no further care until such time as the cuttings have to be taken. PANSIES.— By sowing seed at this time very nice flowering plants can be. had by the first of May; and if a mod- erately cool house is at command the plants require very little care. They must not be grown too warm, how- ever, or they will prove a failure. The seed should be sown in shallow flats, and as soon as the young plants are large enough to handle, transplant them into shallow boxes and keep them at a night temperature of 50 degrees. Fumigate occasionally to keep down the aphis, which soon become very, troublesome if fumigating be neglected, or if the house be kept too warm. PETUNIAS— If special varieties of double petunias have been carried over from last Summer they need to beJI potted over now to start them grow- ing. By doing this early in the year a good crop of cuttings will be obtained that will make good-sized plants be- fore the bedding out season arrives. BOSTON FERNS.— This is an op- portune time to plant a few of these on a bench, in a good warm house. Use about five inches of good rich soil in which to plant them, and as the run- ners form and take root, lift them out and pot them. By this means plenty of young stock can be worked up. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. M. THORBURN & CO., New York.— Trade Price List of Seeds, Bulbs, Sup- plies. Etc. THE GREENHOUSE MANUFACTUR- ING CO.. Cineiiinnii, ci. I 'nints on Green- house Building. FREDERICK ROEMER, Quedlinburg., Gel-liniliv Wlliiles.-lle Catalogue of Choice German Flower Seeds. MeOREGOR BROS.. Springfield. O.— Catalogue of Hauls. Seeds. Supplies, Etc. Roses a Specialty. Illustrated. WILLIAM TOOLE. Baraboo. Wis.— fi Guide to Pansy Culture, and Catalogue Of Premium American Pansy Seeds. WOOD. STUBBS & CO., Louisville.!. Ky. — Descriptive Catalogue of High-ll Grade Seeds for Garden and Farm. I11U3-JI and Plants for the Southern PI Illustrated. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. New York.- I Must rated Descriptive Catalogue . and Vegetable Seeds, Bulb The Florists' Exchange ■13 WHOLESALE ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, "SSKS GROWER SAND RETAILERS. 1 have the facilities to take care of you both. All seasonable Flowers and Novelties, at proper prices, can be had at 62 West 29th St., New York, ,7£ZlTs, YOUNG St NUG6NT . . Wliolosalo Florists . . Am. Beauty, Liberty. Satirise, Bride, Brides- maid, Heleor, Golden Gate, and all other Lead- ing Varieties of GATTLEYAS, 42 W- 28th Street, NEW YORK The Pioneer House Can Fill Out=of=Town Orders at all Times Personal attention given all orders. Specialties: Bride, Bridemaid, American Beauty Roses, Violets, Carnations, and other varieties not mentioned. Open at 6 a.m. every mo J. K. ALLEN Consignments Solicited 106 West 28th St., NEW YORK Floriata' Exchange when wrltlnn GROWERS, ATTENTION! WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO West 20th Street, MEW YORK Violets Roses carnations orchids HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists 45 West 29th Street, MEW YORK 108 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 "W. 30th St. Bnujlgnmente Solicited NEW YORK Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Snipper ot all -varieties ot Cut Flowers 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK i 2U01 Madison Square wnoiesaie Prices of Gut Flowers, New York, January 9, I903. Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted. Beauty, fancy — special " Culls* ordinary Queen of Edgely Bride, 'Maid, fancy — spc'l i 12 on . 8.00 -..(10 , 21). Oil L'.Y 00 1O.0O i .75 f Inf'r praties. „n C(lin M ( White £ Standard 2 Varieties Red Vel. & Var. White I. Novelties Lily of the Valley Marcissi-s— Paper White.. Roman Hyacinths Smilax Sweet Peas Violets " special FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dialer In Cut Flowers 55-57 W. 26th St., Hew York City 10.00 to IB. 00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer Id .Put Flnwpr* ^S^^aW VUI ■ IUTVLI <9 and nil other ROSES. CARNATIONS. 39 W. 28tH St., New YorK. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th SI, New York. TELEPHONE. 1998 MADISON SQUABS. jttres I fDW. C. HORAIN , thing in market * $ at pr^nt. * 47 West 28th Street X Send us a Trial * 2 » § 'SfffiiU Square, NEW YORK | CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE will do the rest. Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Etc. THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55 and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Bally Reports Weekly Pay JOHN J. PERKINS Wholesale Florist 115 W. SOth St. GEORGE SALTFORD WHOLESALE FLORIST Violet! and < arm 46 West 29th St. Frank H. Teaenm.y Chaslu Sen TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 251b St., MEW YORK Telephone: lilOS MADISON' SQUARE 44 The Florists' Exchange VAI I FV SAMUEL S. PENIMOCK I IRFRTIF^i V /ILLL I 1612.14.16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. LIULl\ I I LO Florists' Eiehan_:e_wb.-n writing. Boston. The Week's New». There is a big sick list among the boys: nearly every store has its quota of employees laid up, and at the mar- ket many of the growers are missed. Donald Carmiehael, Robert Montgom- ery and Jim Denny are among this week's additions to the list of those confined to their homes. Fred. L. Harris, the veteran garden- er, who passed his 80th birthday on December 30, took a bad turn Satur- day last. The many friends of William J. Mar- tin, of Milton, will learn with regret of the death of his wife, which occurred on Saturday last after a lingering ill- ness. At the funeral Monday at St. Gregory's Church quite a number of his friends were in attendance. The burial was at Natick. At the regular meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society on Saturday last the long-looker-for by- laws for the government of the society were presented. This new set was brought in by a compromise committee on which both factions were repre- sented, and its most important change from the present set is the placing of the government of the society in the hands of a board of fifteen trustees. The trustees are to appoint the finance, library and publication, and standing committees. The standing committees except that on gardens is to be reduced from five to three members, and the garden committee from seven to five. The secretary and treasurer are to be elected instead of appointed. Several committee reports were pre- sented. That of the committee on ap- propriations shows decided decrease in every department, and will do away with many of the small Saturday ex- hibitions. The appropriations recom- mended to be set aside for prizes and gratuities an- as follows: Plants, $1,500; flowers, $1,875: fruits. $1,275; vegetables, $900: gardens, greenhouses, etc., $375; native plants, $125. Last year's appro- priations in the same departments were: $2,500, $2,000, $1,700, $1,200. $500 and $175 respectively. The committee further recommended the following ap- propriations: For school gardens, $150; for library work, $525; for committee on arrangements to meet extraordinary expenses, $225; for committee on for- estry and mail improvements, $110; for committee on lectures and publications, $200. It is expected that the new set of by-laws will be adopted without much opposition. Four new members were elected. A small exhibition was staged in the exhibition hall and included pots of Primula sinensis, P. stellata and P. obconica; and quite a varied vegetable display. Dennis J. Murphy and John I. Bolt, doing business as the Murphy Com- pany, at Springfield, have filed a peti- tion in bankruptcy, with liabilities stated at $2,785, and assets, $1,050. John H. Cox was in town a few days last week. F. J. NORTON. Providence, R. I. News Jottings. John Macrae had the palm deco- ration of the Central Baptist Church last Sunday. Sehellinger, of Riverside, always nianaK.-s to produce presentable Lizzie MeGowan carnations. He ought to grow more of them. Macnair entertained his store force to a post-Christmas banquet last week. He believes in recognizing the endeavor spirit of his help around the busy times. A Miss Farrington is busying herself as a sort of impresario at teas, recep- tions, etc., among some east siders. She has full charge of the floral deco- rations at such affairs. Her quota- tions on stock are sometimes used against the regular florists by their steady customers. C. S. M. Woonsocket, R. I. Thomas H. Greene, with greenhouses on Summit street, recently suffered a loss of $200 by a leak which sprung in the hot water pipes in the houses, ruin- ing most of his palms and ferns. VALLEY AND BEAUTIES LEO NIESSEN, PHILADELPHIA. p. M. until further notice. HEADQUARTERS FOR 77 Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORQE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 Names and Varieties j^TL Phil delphla Dec. 30. 1902 Baltimore Buffalo Jan. 6, 1903 Pittsburg Dec. 29, 1902 A. Beauty, fancy— special to 50.00 .10.00 t..lli6.i)C 30.110 t.i 411.01 10.110 to 15.IJI 30.00 tolOO.Ol 15.00 t.i '...'tit 10.00 t" 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.110 to 12.01 6.U0 tn 12.111 15.00 to 40.01 8.00 to 12.0C 6.00 to 10,00 ...... to '.'.'.'.'. to ....'. ..... to '.'."'. to ...... to '.""'. ...... to """ ...... to .""." ...... to '".'.'„ ..... to '....'. ..... to .'.".'.'. '.'.'.'.'.'. to ","." 75.00 tolOO.OO 50.IKI to 60.01 to 80.00 tol20.00 •_1I.HU to USUI 8.00 tn 10.01 i_.5ii t.i no. oi to 20.00 son to lO.lii lU'll'l to ■_.Vih -.00 to 16.00 16.00 to 32.00 6.00 to 12.00 1 " Cuila and ordinary,,.. CD Bride, 'Maid, fancy — special . «9 es<™ •• Nn. 1 O No. 2 DC Cdden Gate 1 K. A. Victoria 1 Lib.-rty 15,01) to 20.00 12.00 to 15.111 S.I 10 to 10.01 4.00 to 7.00 4.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 20'.0t 4.00 to 15 00 6.00 to 8.00 to 12.50 to 15.01 1.00 to 1.50 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 '2.00 t.i 3.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 6.00 to 8.00 .75 to 1.25 111.00 to 50.00 10.00 to 15.00 ".75 to 'i'.bo 3.00 to 4.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00, 4,00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 ..... to 15.00 to 20.00 12.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 5.00 '6.00 to 1500 4.O0 to 1000 4.00 to 10.00 to to 15.00 l.bO to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 4.110 to 5310 4.00 to sioo .'.'.'.'.'. to i'.bo 25.00 to 50.00 ..... to ".'l0 3.00 to _!_0 3.00 to 4.00 1.50 to '-'.00 | Inferior grades, all eelm-H 1.50 to _.(w 2.50 to 3U0 2.50 to 3.00 2.50 to :i.nn 2.50 to 3.00 3.00 to 3 50 3.00 to 3.50 3.1X1 t.. 3.50 4.00 1" 5.111! to 1.00 .5.011 to 511,1111 10.00 to 12.60 Hum in 1'Isn 3.00 to .'..on 3.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 l_T.ll to Nl.CKI 1.50 to 2.00 2.50 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 2.60 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 4.00 to 6^00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 ~- ( Yellow aad var. J-CThe ugliest \ *"'k ea-tiiii.liu.l van ( Yellow and var. ADIANTfM ..SI'AHAllllS 1.00 to 1.25 20.00 to 60.00 (HKV.sAM HKMr.Ms i >nl in.-i rv. .. Fancy DAISIES GALAX I.KAVES ..... to ...... I. II. IKS LILT OF THE VALLEY MiiiXoNEi I I —ordinary Fancy N'AHClssrs SMILAX 15.00 to 25.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to '-'.'66 2.00 to 15.00 1.00 to 2.-0 '_.6i to '-.'.OO 3 00 to 4.00 to .75 to 1.00 2.00 Mignonette Lily HarrUU Brides 'Maid* American Beauties Can f urntih at snort nottci ITOIV, WELCH BROS. CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET, Meteors Carnots Orchids Valley 16 PROVINCE ST.— 9 CHAPMAN PL. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 21-1 and 207L Buffalo. News Notes. No real complaint is heard re- garding the recent Christmas trade. Everyone seemed to be in for a re- spectable share, to pleasing results over past years. Among decorating orders recently PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists done, Wm. Scott handled something especially fine on the 24th ulto., one of the largest of our new old-style - 1 chateau mansions being given into his hands for embellishment for a colonial costume dance. On the 26th. Palmer & Son decorated for the annual ball given by the Buf- falo Club, being the affair of the sea- son locally considered. Under Arthur- Beyer's handling of plans and details a pleasing success resulted. Byrnes & Slattery is the name of a new florist firm at 672 Main street, to open January 7. The former gentle- man is local to this city, and the latter has been - ith Thorley, of New York, for a period of years. VIDI. PLANT CULTURE BY GEORGE W. OLIVER. A Working Hand Book of every day Practice for the Florist and Gardener PRICE, $1.00. A. T. DE LA MARE PT6 & PUB CO. Ltd. 3-3 DIIANE ST., NEW YORK. £fc WM. J. BAKER WHOLESALE FLORIST -Vi-rcissus Tnmiprl M.i,i..i\ < ";ini]>rni< His aii jobbl Always on Hand: , T'Strf'. • CARNATIONS, --> // vl" ' I BRIDESMAIDS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. Headquarters in Western New York *lje!a WM. F. KAST1NG Wholesale Commission Florist 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. TELEPHONE SENECA 620 Giva Us Atrial. W-d-PiiA-iYo,. Yourjpaper is all right and I think well of it. L. M. NOE. New Jersey. The Florists' Exchange 45 Cincinnati. Carnation Mnllri'i.. Now that the holidays are over ilk "i Mi mlng Car- n:ii i.m S.» i. in in- .'iin= in I'.r.M.UIyn. It If only two will be in attend- ■ ■iii Cincinnati. There is a mo\ eim n Coot thai bids fair to make the carnation the i flower without the formality i. a inn. Lewis G. Reynolds, ..! Dayton, O., is the [irime mover. The ,,!,/, ,1 i- In I'm in a ' 'in "-it i' hi League of to pel p. -Unite the memory of I',,. siil. in William McKinley, and the . !„■ in ..mill u.i i ..L Mr. Rey- „„l,ls. in an ini. . \ n ■«-. announced that of the league hoped to to make a general promulga- Its object mi January 29. the rsary of Mr. McKinley's birth The league will be a permanent or- ,,,„, No fees will be asked. I.'nn.ls for its preliminary establish- i.i. -nl have been provided. The location in-all uters has not yet been decided upon. Women will be enrolled as i, and everybody will be asked to wear a carnation on January ..liit. - 1 \ no taint of commercial- ism attaches to the Carnation League. II will have no political features, but people of this great nation. The movement is indorsed by Senator Judge William R. Day, Hon. Mm. .n T. Herrick and Hon. Ryeis.m Ki'i. hie. all members of the .McKinley National Memorial Association. This league will undoubtedly do what the committee was appointed to try and do at the meeting of the American I'arnation Society, held in Indianapolis l.isi February. E. G. GILLETT. Cleveland. Club Itamiuet. Til.- annual banquet of the Cleve- land Florists' Club was held in the club ro.uns on the evening of Janu- ary 5. About fifty people participated. This annual affair has gained such large proportions that it is eagerly In. ik. ..I t'iir\vnrd lo liy tin- members. The one just pasl proved to be the largest jards attendance and good time. Kn-nuli.'iv happiness and good fel- lowship reigned supreme. The club's effort in bringing the craft more closely i.m. ili.-i- is being realized beyond all expectations, and will prove beneficial tu all of us. Adam Graham. Sr.. our ex-president, was elected toasl master. Wit and humor were In full supply, and aided by the tonics and cigars made one of the most enjoyable nights spent in a long time. The balance of the even- ing was devoted to bowling and other games. President Gordon Gray was detained at home through some un- avoidable happening, this being his first absence since joining the club. All the members should be present at the next meeting, Monday, January 12. as the coal question will come up for discussion. News Notes. A. Deouble, who leased the old Livingston place in the east end, is reported very sick and In the absence of a night fireman the establishment was partially frozen, some plants being a total loss. One of his horses died the past week and no doubt ill luck has been with him for some time. Mr. George, Jr.. of the Storrs & Har- rison Company, of Painesville. Ohio, has been visiting among the growers the past few days. Business is slill I uiing in the cut flower trade; funeral flowers are much in demand. G. W. S. Pittsburg. Club Notes. The January meeting of the Flor- ists' Club, held on the evening of the fith. was not so well attended as usual: the bad weather kept the boys at home. A list of delinquent members was taken up and some names dropped from the roll : others will get 30 days' notice to settle up or be dropped like- wise. Quite a number of members are back in their payments, and as the club needs money for some bills on hand, it should be forthcoming. The nomination of officers for the year re- sulted as follows: President, Wm. Fal- coner; vice-president, E. C. Reineman; secretary, H. P. Joslin; assistant sec- retary. E. C. Ludwig; treasurer, F. BurkI; executive committee, P. S. Randolph, John Bader and F. Burki. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT fLOwtRS, SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES tor thi pro gressive and up-to-date florist. S.-nd tor our weeklj quotatio reulars on Beed . B ml nil Florists Supplies E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING Tin- l.lirsi->l. II.-.I 1 ., 1. 1 -.1. Most Wholesale cm-Nower House in Chicago 32. 5*. 36 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Wholesale Dealers and Growers of CUT FLOWERS 76 WABASH AVC, CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhoutei it Hinsdale. Ill L. D. 'Phone *l Chicago, Main 231. L. D7TnOM at Utnadale. No. 10 McKELLAR & WINTERSON Wholesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO ILL. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per and Varieties Bam, r.-m.-.v special.. Culls an.l Ordinary .. Queen ..f Edgely i/, Brule, 'Maul, fancy— special. S :: §£?.:::::::::::::: •= i ,..|.l.-n Hale I K. A. Victoria Liberty SI. iter I Perle OIK IIIDS l-.-.IU.-yas Cj prlpedlume f Inferior era-l.-s. .-.il i-iiliu i i STANDABD ) I'm ; VABTETIES ' It". | "FANCY— i Wh '• ('The highest . J!1'1 I grades of 1 *;''[ Novelties daisies Galax Leav Hyacinths.. Lily of the Valley Mignonette— ordinary . Narcissus sweet Peas.. TULIPS Violets .7.'. I.. 1.110 I.M to 60.00 i.llll to 20.011 h.imi t.. x.oo 2.00 to 4. to 15. 3.00 to 4.1 3.00 to 4.00 t" 5. to 5. Hum I., .ill Cincinnati Milwaukee Detroit i.. Kium '- 3! to 16 00 to 10. 1.50 to 2.60 l.WTto A short talk on ferns was indulged in by the members. The president ap- pointed B. C. Reineman and T. P. Langhans .is an auditing committee. Roses will lie the topic at the February meeting. J. B. Murilneli A I'.li.tller are elltiille; fine roses from their new plant in Washington County. H. H. Negley expects to start on a trip to the Mediterranean ere long. E. C. REINEMAN. Indianapolis, Ind. News Notes. New Y'-ar's business was about equal to that of last year, hut it is ob- served New Year's is gradually falling hack as a (lower day, probably due to I he fact that calling has been declared out of date. Violets, lily of the valley and American H.auty r..s. flowers mostly bought. The retail silghtly lower than at Christmas, but the wholesale figures remained the same. Taking the holi- day season for 1902 as a whole, In- dianapolis florists may say that it was a prosperous one. The monthly meeting and annual election of officers of the Florists' As- sociation of Indiana takes place at the Commercial Club rooms. Monday af- ternoon and evening, January 12. Sup- per will be served to all members in the club dining-room. There are several important matters to be brought be- ting, and all are urged to be present. Several brother florists are nursing sore arms, due to vaccination, and it will be hard work to fight thrips, red spider and mildew single handed. There were from twelve to fourteen thousand violets cut in Indianapolis during the holidays. This number was not sufficient to meet the demand. Flower Market for Indianapolis. Indianapolis is to have a flower mar- ket of pretensions if the plans of the Board of Public Works are carried out. The plans call for the inclosure of the fifty-foot street between Tomlinson Hail and the meat market with a structure of stone, steel and brick and converting this street into a mam- moth flower market. The flower stands are now scattered. It is believed that the creation of the special flower mar- ket will add to the city a desirable in- stitution. The plans also provide for the con- struction of a building of stone, steel J. B. DEAIMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Orower and Shipper of Cut Flowers SI Wa bash Ave. *c Chicago HI El OR BROS. Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale florist 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. . Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St.. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLLWORTH CO. E.G.HILL&C0. Wholesale riorlsis RICHMOND, IND. and brick over the entire area east of the meat market. The plan of this ad- mits of the addition of 240 stalls in the space that is now open. It is also the purpose to discourage the use of the streets for vendors and the ordinance requiring them to detach horses from their vehicles Is believed to be the level age that will move them all Into the new building. Saddle River, N. J. J. G. &. A. Esler have had several rushes during the past few weeks which not only cleaned them out of flowers entirely, but sent them out among the neighboring florists as buy- ers. On one occasion the death of a prominent lay reader in the Episcopal Church was the cause of an extra de- mand: and, last Sunday, the funeral of a leading member of the Order of Red Men gave them a busy day. While the Bergen County florists on the line of the Erie have not yet been out of coal, still it is not plentiful. The supply is doled out in ton and half ton lots, with a fair chance that this meth- od of supply will continue throughout the Winter. E. 46 The Florists' Exchange REED St KELLER 122 WEST 25th STREET, NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, UantlQD tho Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative : . Cutlee Ryebson. 108 Third Ave.. Newark, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ALL NURSERYMEN, SEEDS MEN AND FLORISTS "Horticultural Advertiser" This li Hie British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders | It Is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "O.A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. GUT FLOWER BOXES (WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, sti L'iMt ,-umI neatest folding cut lloW.T box TOT IM.1.1.'. Clli-ll].. UUl'lll.l". Iililidy. To try thorn our,, is to uso tliom always. DON'T USE OLD STORE BOXES. - 4iSxlS N0.6.— 4xSx28 3.75 THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. "•IS" \ Fo, HANDLING COLLECTIONS Sft'nl For SECURING REPORTS.. . . Wlrei Tooiiipicis 10.O0O, $1.50i r.O.OOO, $0.25. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For sale by dealers. WE NOW OFFER "Chemicals" for making LIQUID COMPOST. Dry powders all soluble In water. Composts coat ess than *ac. per gal. Correspondence Invited. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 6ao Atlantic Ave., Boston. SQUIRRELS SFAT* Gray Squirrels, $3.00 a pair; Flying and smal KM Pine Squirrels. *"-! iHlapair. SCHIVHD'S BIRD EMPORIUM, Washington, D. C. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 1928 GERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Plot-lute' Exchange when writing. CATALOGUE CUTS Our new revised Cata- logue, No. 6, FLOWERS and PLANTS, 136 pages and cover, just off the press, a valuable col- lection for catalogue makers, will be mailed, postpaid, on receipt of 50 cents, which amount will be deducted from first order received for cuts. A. T. De La Ware Ptg. & Pub. Co. Limited. P. O. Box 1697, New York. STABJ^ LCrtf Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SOMETHING NEW AND NICE, Mr of Roses siaiioiig For Florists, Is ttte Latest. Both plain and In colors. Samples free by DAH'L B. LONG,-'- Buffalo. N.Y. Mention the Florltat.' Exchange Florists' Exchange USE DUNNITE According to directions, and cease suffering from Blark sp«.t«>r Insects "Write for Prices and further particulars to DUNNE & CO., 54 West 30th St., New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GEORGE RIPPERGER, SHEEP MANURE I have now on hand a large quantity of Al BHEEP MANT.KE, FERTILIZER Pure Hone M>al, *p.>. -tally for greenhouse uses; about 6 per cent. Nit rogcn, 30 per cent. Bone Phosphat.-. ICC. IK Img, 33.25; half ton. $i7.wi; ton, $:u.r-u. I'.'iHt, with order. JAMES L. REYNOLDS CO., Mount Vernon. N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOSTON FLOHIST LETTER CO. Kmaiactiirer. of FLORISTS' LETTERS Csed'by "leading florist* everywhere and for sale 3y all wholesale florist* and Bupply dealers. N. f . MCCARTHY, Treas. & Manager. MFQree°nSt. BOSTON, MASS. MH°awle,Fit Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs USE "NICOTICIDE Clean and harmless as Fumigant or Spray. Ask your seedsman for it or write to TheTobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., 1004 Magnolia Ave.. • Louisville. Kv. U. C. Ryerson, of Newark, Pays the Freight! TOBACCO STEMS and DUST 1 ' '* ""•' Stems, bales, unii :t".n ami .".iwi ll>s., 7.V. per leu. Dust, packages, 26-50-100 lbs.. 3 eta. per lb. U. CUTLER RYERSON. 1 08 Third Ave.. Newark, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In Bmall c Price per crate 20 1 tn. pots In crate. $4.20 60 8 r " 3.00 48 9tn.potBlncrate,$S60 panB, same price * Ten per cent, off for c of Cylinders for Iflnger Bros. Potior*. Fori Edward, N. V. .K hk & Sons, New York Agents, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. <:ia/inir !'•■". ITENRY A.DHEER, Mention the riorlete' Exchange whei HOTHOUSE GLASS • nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. IO Desbrosses St , New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GLASS Estimates Ctv.-ly N. COWENS SON, 392-04 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HH Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, aelf-olllng device automatic stop, Bolld link cbaln makes tne IMPROVED CHAL- LENGE the moBt perfect appa- Wrlte for catalogue and price, before placing your order, el,e- Mentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. 0OOCOOOOQOOOOOOG OOOOOOOOOT, Improved Recording Thermometer Mention the Florlete' Exchange January 10, 1903 The Plorists9 Exchange 47 HOT BED SASH Now Ready. DELIVERED PKICE anywhere on lots of one dozen or more. Guaranteed in every way. THREE. SIZES. 3 ft. x 6 ft. - 3 rows 10-Inch glass Clear Cypress, l "4 inch thick, without paint or glass. Red Cedar Posts. All Heart Cypress Lumber for Greenhouses. LOCKLAND, Mention the Flnrtst»' Exchange when writing GREENHOUSE. CYPRESS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. ' Construction the L Material the Best, t Prices Reasonable THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. J 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati, O. j Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KROESCUELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. Cromwell, Conn. J. A. Budlong and son, of Providence, R. I., the well-known gardeners and florists, were In town last week and visitors at the greenhouses of A. N. Pierson. The graft in k l"-OOOGOCK>00000 FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SUMMER ih WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers GIBLIN & CO.. - Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 1 GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufacturers of Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO., CHICAGO, ILL. t Mentloothe Florists* Exfhsnpe when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. ^ ;;;:;. DILLER, CASKEY & CO., nSsssnA*. S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. GLASS RENT HI AQQ VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO. DLIll ULHWW 443-449 Greenwich St. 1 NEW YORK. For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, *HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. GREENHOUSE GLASS AT WHOLESALE GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Special Greenhouse Putty S. JACOBS & SONS MANUFACTURERS 1365 to 1373 FLUSHING AVENUE BROOKLYN. N. A?0T* New Improved Sectional Boilers Send 4 eta. stamps for Boiler Catalogue WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING U«*a<* the florists' Eichsore when writing 48 The Florists' Exchange January 10, 1903 IM King GonstruGtiGD Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. 337 3d Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y. 32 Church Street, Toronto. Can. Mention toe Florists' Exchange wbeo wTltlng. fl. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange wbes writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get Per 100 Hermosa Roses, strong plants 810.00 Clematis Fanicxilata, strong plants 10.00 Hydrangea, Thos. Hogg, strong plants 10.00 Pansies, in bud ' ,HI Primula Forbesii, in bloom, 2^ in. pots. 3.00 Sanseviera Zeylanica, strong. Sin. pots — 8.00 C. EISELE, mha£re"n Philadelphia. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ftA§TBCA I USE IT NOW. F.0.PIERCEC0. Florists' Exchange THE ^NEW DEPftRTUHE," 7 VEMTIL(\TIN& f\PPUflNCE_% For Di j. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND nge when writing ClfPRE^S Is Far MoW Durable Jhan PINE. rCjYPRESSi SASH BARS UPT0 32 FEET_0R LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. Send for our Circular's. T"HEA?T-Stee American Carnation How To Grow It by Request of i of the Florists' Ex By C. W. WARD ll.j.-el the i m>i.-ti-i.\ America. The m:o\»- "1 \ tully BdDeVef „_. jf the Carnation I id ,„ a Decorative Flo wer— General -atlon anil Shlppli reco^ntzeil ; '" ' sgler urkCent necessity. ,he Toremost of c Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCHINGS&CO. Hist TV i the Carnation— Die Carnation In Am-rlea— The c men-la! < — Soils -Manure nn'il Fertilizers i'ropa ot Young Stock preparatory to 1'lanting _.. Liftlug and I'lantlng Carnations from the f l.lil- Treatment after HenchlnE— Plcklnir Packing ami Shipping Carnation Flowers -Insects ar il Preventives— Diseasesanl 1 nliiries— Packing snil Shipping Field crown Plants -Forcing Houses for Car- natlons -Heiich Construction -Sut.-i rrlgatlon— Heating Carnation Houses— Carnations for SSmroer bloomlng-Be.l.lltig and Hardy Carnations-Carnations for Pot Culture-Raising Carnations from Seed Cross br ling and Fertilizing— Varieties-Sports and Variations — The Ideal Carnation-Traits and Peculiarities- Various t lassitlcatlons of the Carnation- List of Varieties for Different Localltles-The Future of the Carnation -Its (.oiin.cn ■ al aspect and Prices— Who shall engage In Carnation Growing-Does It Pay to do tilings Well- Calendar of Operations-Carnations in California. Canada, n the \\ est the East, the Sou h It will at once be seen that a work of thin nature should he In the hands of every florist and others Interested In the subject who desire t . 1 p abreast of the times and to mftke the growing of carnations, bv the most modern methods, a prohtable part of their business. The Book is profusely lllust ated by original engravings from life made specially for this work, -with four colored plates. Handsomely printed from large, clear type on line enameled paper. Quarto, cloth. Price, $3.50. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. Offices: 2 to 8 Pnane St., H. T. Andreas P. 0. BOX 1497, HEW YORK CITY ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Nineteen Sizes. Perfect Sash Raisins Apparatus. Rosehouses. Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron Frame Construction erected complete or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile" for Slate Tops. Send 4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam P1ERS0N BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and PeC' WRITE OR WIRE EOR PRICES. THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO Designers, Manufacturers and Builders of Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY ^&iOOSOOOOOOOOOOt^OOO<^0&SOOOOOOOOOOOO^ A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40th and 41st Streets orncr .«D W.rcrooms: *'""""",•,■ NEW YORK O 404,406 408,410 4 12 East 34th SI. iMwlnuj... i. « Ooooooooooooooooofooeoooooooooooooeoooocooooeooeooooov. i the ITorleti* Exchange when writing. LEHMAN'S WAGON HEATERS Will Pro! ct Plants from freezlnj In Ihe coldest wcaihe. ai a cos. NO DANGER OF FIRE. NO 6ASES TO INJURE PLANTS NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT. Over 175,000 in actual use every Winter by Florists, etc, Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. LEHMAN BROS., JAS. Manufacturers, io Bond Street, NEW YORK -half cent per hou ERRINCER 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Exchange when writing. vol. XV., no. 2 Supplement to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Our Gallery of fine Specimens January io, 1903 :m^4- : r-*W/ MAGNOLIA CONSPICUA— Commonly Known as the Chinese White Magnolia. One of the most admired of all the Genus, both because of its pure white flowers and its early blooming. Has reached a height of 35 feet on the grounds of Mrs. B. B. Knight, Providence, R. I., where, as is evident, it is quite at home. A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND T I- TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XV. No. 3 NEW YORK, JANUARY 17, J903 One Dollar Per Year FOR EASTER FORGING. SPIR/EA - . a.-ti ..f tiif t'ollowinciorts as below, as Iqng ae unsold. Th.se . :m i.e Ih|.]m,i t u ill not iiiim-f Hi. in in 'In- -liu'hU'st it fr-./.en. Tli-iv i- p|.-n!\ m' tun. (■ . u:»*t them in i.t En-ti r ■■ v n i. l a 1 1. 1 tluy al>.> tuakf «..nd -t-..-k lor I »e. -oration D.iy. \..« is M|.< time to lay ill a JAPONICA and COMPACTA MULTIFLORA. Case of.250 clumpa for $8.00; in Iesa ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA. Caseof 250 clumps for $10.00 ; in leas quantities, $5.00 per 100. JAPANESE FERN BALLS B»Sty' si ill ply SMALL SIZED NAMED HYACINTHS. HYACINTHS IN SEPARATE COLORS n,,-, an , tot-class '•mi.. good nowersastli They cannot fail i The following per 1O0: $li.o( vis.: Baron van Gigantea. liobt. S The foil.. «m- I MM; $18.00 pe (irand Mi.ur.. K Chas. Dickens. Bl i»» *im. <"> i>. Baroness van T chard. L'Innocc derKuropc the results. only fl.50 llinhperlnou . ■r. .iertru.le. i.'ties it onlj $:.()() - IV.Ttli *22.UU |i. I HHKI'.M/. inlfiir ii Mcrveille, Plim- ■. V.im der H.i..p.iili.l l'aix i a few of these left In singles we offer us long us unsold nt $'. i.OO per lOOO (worth $20 perl WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. of 12-15 centimeter FINE NAMED HYACINTHS, SiS^^ sized bulbs, .it $3.00 pf-r (worth *:io.U0 p.-r lmm , m.\ J.a IVyrousr, He^nlus, Tiimerlan. i.rand Lolas, LaPluibd'Or, lirand.-ur it Mervcille. Hloksberc. Bouquet T- ndre. Czar : rr-cjxjixpssi. SINGLE and DOUBLE. Most of the varieties In re ottered are among the very best forcing varieties, especially for late or Easter for. in-, viz.: liosaiinni.li lluykman, Hizar.l \ er.ll.'t. r. .Ml. .1 r I'ol .in. l.a i an.l , V.ll.o. I lose. Lady Grandison. J.iik.. of York llosi- I'.km, l„. and Count Leicester, ai So.no per 11*10 ; Cotta-e- Mai. I, Joost van Vondel, Brutus. I'iciiv !;..!, at $11.00 per 1.KK1; Tonrnesol, red and yellow, illoria Soils, I.e Blason and Kosine. at $7.00 per loon : Pott, l.akker, white, Due van Tim]], scarlet, and standard Koval Silver, at $7. SO per 1100; lis.' i.nsdolin. Belle Alli- l'l-ui.e-of Siv. d.-n. I I" (Jen. Antin. ' 1 1 root- La Tom- Lord Anson, l,,.r.l Kau'lan, -, Prince of Sax. -Weimar NARCISSUS. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. -.::*h^lJi Asparagus nuns Nanus CUT STRINGS, 50 CTS' EACH- W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. NEW CROP SEEDS ASTERS Semple's m llri.M liliij; . mixed, rod, whiti Vlck's ik. purple. $3.60 $( Queen of the >inrkei, color or mixed, rose, light l.lin-. white. 4 ozs. for fl.75 Victoria (German seed), to color or mixed, white, scarlet, light blue, dark blue, pink. ,ea. Daybreak, One now pink sort Purity, lino now white sort. . . ISP A 11 \«.« IS Nprengerl. P.-r loo seeds, 25c, ; iouo, $2 00 ALYSSUM- l.lttle Gem, dwarf .Ilarillinum, tall 4HPELOP8IK- Veltclill Perlb.. fl.00 CAJiUVTBFT- Empress, finest wlilte «inie Rocket. Pe CKMTEAIIREAS- Gymnocaipa, whii Candid issima, >I arjiarila.-, Giant \S ,;Q" CI.EMATI8- Paulculata. Per n... $5.00 « "OH l.\ 8CANDENS Purple 4 0/.S. for ¥1.00 DAISY (Bollls Perennial— Snowball, white Double .... l.«.i|(iein.«, Bed. Double fil. Or. 25 n.oo 15 .50 as •j.:, 25 2.00 2.00 3.00 .10 .10 .25 .15 .16 10 10 .20 .16 15 25 .50 100 25 15 .75 .60 .15 .60 .10 .40 10 .30 50 50 2 50 2.60 FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING. Ursa DRACHMA INDIVIHA- Trade PM. Or. New seed per II... $2 50 $0.10 $0.30 impkkiai. jiohnim; GLORIE8- Olant Japanese, lh. $1.60 (Slant >- ringed, " 3.00 LOBELIA Crystal Palace Com- pacta, dwarf bine Erlnus, Hailing blue MIGNONETT1..- Allen's Defiance, the i.est for Indoors. Pkt. 2000 seeds tor >pl . Mactiet PANHV, -Yon Plaa Ultra. 10 .40 25 2.50 Not PYRKTHRl'H AIRI-IM Golden Feather (DIIl.AX, New Crop Seed. .50 8.00 Princess Alice, 60 3.00 .50 2.50 THIMIIHGIA -Mixed. VERBENA— Mammoth Mixed 25 1.00 PF.TliNIA, Choices) Illrl.I riiiKtcl. Pkt. 25 seeds for 35c tJraiidlflora, Slnicle Fringed. SALVIA SPLENDENH Scarlet Sajte. 1000 seeds, 25c : .,z. $1.75 DroopitlK Spikes, Belmoreana, per 1000, $4.00: pet JAPANESE FERN BILLS Now Ready for Delivery. Large balls, 20 to aO inch, s m . iron infer- ence •'.: "... 1 ■ ..I - : ' mi; or Pull. Original Case of 260 each, $00.00. CLUCAS & BODDINCTON CO. "oHs°PNmNG. 812-8 14 Greenwich St., c»r. ja„e ».. New York City Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agts. ol SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Ask for Special Trained Fruit Tree Circular. lorn. nit. previous RHOnonENHKONSforEarrterforcing; all fine . quantity Nobody .-an make a mistake in havi of these in I. loom for L'aster. Your c ask for them. Bushy, well-budded plan 12-15 in per doz.. $4 50 15-18" '• 6 50 18-22" ■■ 9 00 .1. OVINIAS, separate colors, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 pi r 1090. Mixed colors, $11.50 per 100; *:».00 ml! Low budded, two years old. Magna Charts. Pironia. I In. I. P.runner. Baroness Hothscliild. These are the four best kinds for 1 general assortment of two years old, per Inn. $12.00. Irtmson Rambler, 1st, 916.00: 2.1, $13.00; 3 $10.00. I. P. atOSES, Standards, all leading varicti< LILAC (French) bushes. $in.nn per doz.; $75.00 per 100. FOB FORI in... Pot-grown, *li a doz.; $45 a 10... thus. \, Marie I..- jrraye, M...... L.-moin.-. arge flow. rimr. tin I .. kinittitil. H. nrvii, 1 Unburgh. . to. two- 1,1 \ I I s, I ,,I,,M. 1 ..II..-. r lO-ll. ( ..l.lll.-l rubra. 50c per KM); $1.50 per • KKNTIAS. We have the largest stock of large Kentias in the country. Cull and see them. \n:l i;ni h (ii'i II s, pot grown for forcing, (5.00 p. r doz. VimiKNltM I'l.UATIM, pot grown, for fore- clng. $5.00 per tloz. STAFBTLEA < .11 ( II 11 A. pot grown. $5.00 per doz. WIST 1 . 1: 1 V MSKNSls, pot grown, for forcing. $7.50 per doz. AM YCi MALI'S, double, white and ;.ink. $5.00 per doz. JAPAN I I KN i:\II.s., rtI,ant. selected, large .ulbs, $3.50 per doz. ; $27.50 per 100. I-.I ..UNI \. ..v' p. r 100; flil.i.l p, r ln-io I' ' ' I)Ii:i.YTHA 8pectabills Bll lino Heart!, extra strong .lumps, for forcing. Per 100, $6.00; per li"'. $15.00. 100 1000 srilt.LA .lapoiii... $4.00 $35.00 We In. Sfe . Wholesale Catalogue ^ ASK FOR SPRINfl CATALO" *> BOBBINK & ATKINS, FUnerford, N. J 50 The Florists' Exchange FAVORABLE SIGNALS Indicate to Go Ahead and Plant Now. MONT BLANC SWEET PEA J-S3?" GLOXINIA LOBELIA VERBENA CENTAUREA W. ELLIOT ■ &, SONS, NEW YORK. GRANDIFLOKA, Now Large Flower- ing. Upright Variety. COMPACTA ERECTA, Halt Trade Pkt., 50 eta. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HEtOQUMRTERSFOR GL,ADIOLJ A competitor We List Over 200 Named Kinds. POPULAR Mixed $0.80 $7.00 ALL COLORS " 1.00 9.00 CHILDSI " 1.75 15.00 LEMOINE'S " 1.50 10.00 WHITE AND LIGHT " 1.50 12.00 All first size bulbs. 250 ai 1000 rate. 8 pe SCARLET AND RED Mixed $1.00 PINK " 1.25 BRENCHLEYENSIS. .75 CERES 1.00 LAMARCK 3.00 cent, discount for cash with order, discount on large quantities. Wholesale Catalogue on application. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, New Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. $7 00 10.00 8.00 15.00 York New Crop Florist Flower Seed PETUNIA, large-flowering, finest mixed, trade pkt., 50 cts. SALVIA. 9PLENDENS, oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 25 cts. SALVIA BONFIRE, oz., $2.50; trade pkt., 25 cts. VEBBNA, Mammoth, mixed, oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 25 cts. SWEET PHAS, Blanche Ferry, Emily Henderson, Countess of Badnor, Dark Lavender, per lb., 35 cts. free Heicio'e '■olorsa !. I Inure'. I, Tin CINERARIAS , lwarforwnii-uwaif. makes r,2M inch, J2.60 per 100. Cash. Sheiiroad Greenhouses, Orange P.O. Baltimore. Md. Mention the Florist.1 Exchange when writing HARDY ROSES, Etc. FOR SPRING DELIVERY. C.H.JOOSTEN,1 Mention the riorl.t* ■ iUlii A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A ■ 4 EXTRA ^ CHOICE -4 LIST PEEK ON APPLICATION £ l FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower ► < QuedllnlMiru. Oermany ► ■ »▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼▼▼▼ TTTTTT TTTTTT ■ Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Burpee Quality in Seeds Rf^t tll^t C\X\ hf PrOWn I """he new "Silent Salesman" of the largest mail-order seed trade in the world will be sent 1>CM llldl Cdll UL Ul U W 11 . wi(h }84 pages of useful information an(j hundreds of true illustrations,— if you mail a postal to W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Seed Farmers, Philadelphia Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Long Island Crowers. CABBAGE SEED Ask for prices for 1903 ciop ; also on surplus stock 1902 crop. . . B. E. COODALE, Grower, Calverton, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Established 1802. For over a hundred years have been universally recognized as the standard of excellence. J. M. THORBURN & CO. > Cortlandt St. New York atlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS A Discount of 10% for Cash with order from this list on orders amounting to $2.00 or over. OUR FLOWER SEEDS ^i%tthl AOERATHM Mexic; Mexlcamim Allium, wl Imperial Dwarf, blue., white AI.VHUl'M Marltlmum, Sweet Alyssum, Benthaml Con LlttleGeni, ASTER. Brat II, , $1.25 pactum, dwa'i, lb., 2.25 extrafine strain, lb., 2.50 chlng, pink, lavender and lied Queen of pink, light blue, dark blue and mixed, each, per oz., 50 cts.; Vi oz., 20 cts.; trade pkt., 10 cts. Ill . 1. 1. IS, or DOUBLE DAISY— Vaugnan'H Mammoth, Mixed. Trade pkt., 25 Uammoth Daisy, White. Trade pkt., 25 cts.; 1-16 oz., 50 cts. Mew Mammoth Daisy, Pink. Trade pkt., 25 n«. Daisy (Bellls Perennis II. pi.), double, extra mixed, trade pkt., 15 cts.; % oz., 40 cts.; oz., *2 .50. iBfellow," dark pink, trade pkt., 20 cts.; phlte, trade pkt., 20 cts.; ill find them trui nsiderable more seed than ordinary i orlsts Invariably get Trade p.-ickets Trade pkt. CAISDYTITFT, New Giant Hyacinth- flowered (superior to Empress) ?0 10 CEMTtURRA Candldlsslma (Dusty Miller), 1000 seeds 25 Gymnocarpa, 1° lmperlalls, mixed 10 " Alba, pure white (better than C. Margaret 10 LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta, Speclo.a.' dark Mowers";, nd foliage; for hanging baskets ' , oz.. 25 cts. 10 ErlnuH Emp.TiirW illiaiu, dwarf, ViOZ. 25c. 10 Bedding Uueen Vt oz., 50 cts. 25 niGNONETTF', Bismarck (an im- ^ Giant Machet. Belect 10 PAMSV, Vaughan'i dark pit ... $J..-Il. tur, . si r,o Vaughan's Giant Mixture snn,«x, new crop STOCKS, large flower! l/4 lb., 75 cts. bite/ rone7 purple, lltilit blue, rriui- son, blood red, and extra choice mixed i/soz.,4(lcts. VERBENA, Vaughan's Best Mixture (none better) ' i oz., 4o els. Extra choice mixed Vi oz., 25 els. Mammoth, mixed ,1,11, ■, , .Trade pkt., 25 ( Send for Preliminary Flower Seed List, Now Ready. 84 and 86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE fcVftft Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange 51 BEGONIA AND GLOXINIA BULBS I' lll;<;<>\ I \s ,01. 1 (. I.OMMAS I, a spec lib i In qualitj BECONUS l'VBEROC§ ROOTKD MNCIK.I 11(111 I M I \IH, all ■ "I ' M M.I E, -I I'AKATE ( OI.OKs. ,,-„,, „m. scarlet. k. jelluv.-, rose » ■ DM III I i IIHK I M I \ I : II. all colors DOUBLE, SEPARATE COLORS, white, pink, i rimsoa, noarletand .icilow 86 GLUXINIA HlllKlln CBA881FOUA ERKCTA *0 X, *2 60 *24 1X1 SPECIAL OFFER NARCISSUS. ^ B.^ •;,„„, I I VON SION. tin. bulbs WOO W?jjS loon r Yl'FK \\ II ITK N AKtlssts, 1:1 r.ntiiiieters mul over 110(1 BOO JOHNSON & STOKES, uiA&artn&i*. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Send for Prices HELLER & CO. MONTCLAIR, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES Improved Chinese. Well known as the finest Krown; BfnRle and dmiblo; strong 3 in., In bud and bloom, $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS 8M&T»iW iT* IRISH SHAMROCK ^Z^^Tm^. XXX SEEDS Verbena Grand i flora. Finest mammoth- tU-worin^ mlx-'d. H»H) s.-i'ds, 50c. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf. 1000 Cyclamen Gignnteum. The choicest giant- flowering varirUi's in bust mixture. 2i.M) seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50c. Phlox I'mnila Com pacta. Very dwarf and compact: grand for pots; In finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 25o. AlysHiiui Compactum. The most dwarf and compact variety grown; perfect little balls when grown in puts. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed; single and double. not) seeds. *l.l»i: half pkt. 50c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critiivdlv selected; mixed, 5000 Seeds. $1.(HI; half pkt.,50C. CASH. Extras added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. THE HOME OF PRIMROSES HIGH GRADE SEEDS. J. A. Peterson, Clocinnatl, Ohio, one of our foremost florists, says: " From 2% ozs. Aster Queen of the Market and Peony Perfection we marketed sixty thousand salable blooms. " J. A. New by, Logansport, Ind., says: "Your Aster Queen of the Market bloomed here from July 1st until frost and was the best strain I ever had." We have that same strain to offer this season, guaranteed truo to name and of germinating quality, separate colors, '4 oz., 20c. ; oz , 50c. For full line of Florists' Flower Seeds see our new list. WALTER MOTT SEED & BULB CO. JAM ESTO WN, N . Y. EASTER, 1903 (is Long as Stock On Ham Lasts, l Offer lo me Trade: Per 100 Per 1000 Dutch Hyacinths, extra fine, to name $3.00 $25.00 Tournesol, red yellow.. .80 Duchess de Parma 50 Rosegrisdelin 1.00 Mixed, separate colors . . .40 .50 Narcissus, Von Slon, mammoth bulbs 1.25 10.00 Per 100 Spiraea Japoniea, heavy clumps.$3.00 Compacta Multillora, heavy clumps 3.50 Floribunda, heavy clumps 4.00 Lilacs, best forcing varieties, well -budded 45.00 Azalea Mollis, extra fine, well- budded $40.00 Pontica, extra fine, well-budded . 45.00 Japanese Cherries, shrubs, pot-grown, for forcing 60.00 Pyramids, pot-grown, for forcing. 70.00 Roses, Crimson Rambler, own- roots and grafted 15.00 Hermosa, La France and all H. P. varieties 10.00 Clematis Jackmanni, extra heavy 30.00 Deutzia Lemolnel, well-shaped. 15.00 Box Trees, Pyramids. 4 feet high, extra fine, $5.00 per pair. Standard, well-shaped. $5.00 per pair. F. W. 0, SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N. Y. Mention th« Floriita' Exchange whan writing. CLEMATIS PANICULATA 102,400 two, three and four years old. Largest stock in the country. Prices on Application. TOBACCO STEMS (lood as can be bought. Fresh from the factory, here In Elizabeth. 70 cents per IOO lbs. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth, N. J. Mention the FiorlaU' Exchange whop writing. PETUNIA Ruffled Giants Trade pkt., 50c; 1-32 oz., 11. 0i D. LANDRETH & SONS FLORIST DEPi 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the rlorlate' Exchange when writing. EASTER PLANTS WHICH WILL FLOWER WITH LITTLE HEAT. bouquet of vario tigrafted Maple, .1, yellow, green variegat- Grafted on two twisted stems, figures ' Japan Herbaceous Peonies, beautiful novelties, single, seml- doiibte nnil double, in :ill colors; strong roots; pictures of 28 Borts for select'on to reliable parties, . Dielytra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) JAPAN FERNBALLS. Long-leaved, fine stock, 7-9 inch... . Monsters, 9-11 Inch FERN DESICNS. ■lonkeys, with natura $1.00; dozen, $10 00. Monkey with In swing. " dozen. $9.0 Lug cabin, very fine. Each, s:,c; doz., $9.00. Each. Many other designs. Send for list. BULBS. Do, , Tuberous [tooted Beguiling, single red. rose, white, yellow, In separate colors, large bulbs. .$0.40 $2 Double Tuberous Begonias, separate colors 75 5 (.loviiiiiis, in separate white, blue, red. tigered 60 4 Gloxinias, nilx-d 45 3 (.l.oli. .Ii. best whiteniiii light, for forcing iooo, $12.00 .25 1 Gladioli '>M:i},"lliirlsts'fiivorlte, 1.40 10 (al.ldi 111, I a lie \ l.ea\ e.l, nil NEW nt grow an not pay. Semi for N'kw List or ('ANNA, Calaiiiim and Other Bolhs. Calla Kicardia Maculata, Spotted- Leaved Culla w 2.50 SEEDS. m 1000 Asparagus l'lumosus Nanus (TRUE), ready end of month ....$0.85 $7.0ii Asparagus Spreiigcri.rrcsh crop, 0.25 I.5U Cryptomeriu .laponica | Finer than Arau- earla Excelsal, pkt., 15 ets. Smilax seed, oz., 30 cts.; lb., $3.00. Flower Seeds for Present Sowing. Asters In all sorts, Candytuft, Centaurea, Daisy, ete. l'nnsv. "HEItGKlfS MA Kit FAIL MIX TORE" contains the very best of French, German nnd Scotch pansy specialists. Tr. pkt.. 25c: oz., $3.oo. Fern Spores, in choicest mixture. Tr. pkt., Petunia. California Giants. Tr. pkt., 25 ets. California Itullled (Hants, .'.no seeds, 5u ets. Double fringed. Hill seeds, 2uct s ; 1 .*1.50. STOCKS, Large- 1 lowering llcrmiui, Ti-ii- treefce la pure vi hite, rose, crimson, purple, light blue. Tr. pkt., 25 cts. sweet r.'u. riilifornbi, 1 9ii2 crop. Kmlly Hen- derson B. Burpee. Blanche Kerry, countess of Radnor, Her Mnje.iy. etc., 30 cts. a lb. Best hybrids, mixed, at 25 cts. lb., 5 lbs., $100 All other sorts. Verbena, mammoth white, rose, scarlet Tr pi SHASTA 1 lower. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS Doz loo iooo CLOXINIAS " Extra Large Bulbs " ...|0 OS *4 60 M7 GO Erects Crasslf i named, Separate c 01 >i ml* a.. . so 4 00 36 u CLADIOLUS Early For, May White, (runs..,, Markings (II :I5 .2 on fl7 5i Groff's New Hybrids in 2 76 26 01 TUBEROSES Duz. 100 1001 Excelsior Doubli Pi axl, Extra Larg.- $o 20 $1 10 »9 nt First Size Bulbs 16 GO 5 01 CALAUIUM ESCULENTUM r.xlra I..H-L'. Hull.s .... -1 .ai Jl |95 i»i i ir - 1 - I / 1 : 1 1 .... I ei i 7 50 70 00 s I si/e Bull.s 75 500 47 50 third Slzi Bulbs ... 10 :ioo 27 60 FRENCH CANNAS Miininiol )i Si/. Hull, I Alphonse Bouvlcr . Doz. mi | - 60 3 50 32 SO irence Vaughan NtW CHOP FLOWER SEEDS NOW READY. HENRY F. MICHELL, Seed Growers and Importers, 1018 Market St., Philadelphia HEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS PETUNIA ;'."*., w:;-r ,-,'sri: Double Largest Flowered Fringed Ulxed. I i. Pkt. fl.OO. i/rnnrilA Mammoth White, Plnk,8car- V L nt) L ll A let. Iilu<- mid striped. t)i. * 1. 2.5. M:nin ll Mixed, oz. $1.00. Write for Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $1.50 per Bale. Cash. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. New Crop 1902 Now In Stock. Really Produces Mushrooms supply the largest growers. |S.0g f .,, i, x,.w V.,rk : |6.60 l White fob Prices ok Qdamtity. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St.. Chicago. !4Barclay St., New York Mention the FlorUta' Exchange when writing. 62 The Plorists' Exchange DREER'S RELIARLE FLOWER SEEDS The following is a short list of varieties which should be sown early. All are new crop of the finest possible quality and ready for immediate delivery, with the exception of the Asparagus, new crop of which is due within two weeks. Orders for same will be booked and filled in rotation as the crop arrives. n. Blue Perfectim Cope's Pet. lisli ill. Little Hem. very Tom Thumb, dwi Queen of the Market, Asii:ii;i^u> I'lmiinsiis N;i " S|ir»'l!^!'ri Heroin.'! s, inp, rllmvii*. nil ISrowullia *j„ n,,-:i minor. CyclaiiH'll iKTsiruiii. lines! niixcil " per. gigantetim, white. Petunia iu tin- whole ' Dahlia, Tm ntielli iVnhii'y Trade pz Petunia, Dreer'a Superb Single Fringed blood red hit'-, with redeye Salvia aplendens Burning lioM.'.i IValhi r .in *l!i", irletsagei 25 Lin) dwarf coiupa.t 40 2.25 . $3.50 Nolanum riiiisiia^truin i.lerusuli in Cherry! Stock, large tloweiing, 10 weeks. in separate colors.. $1.50. I'm; A COMPLETE LIST OF FLOWER SEEOS SEE (II H m:\V WHOLESALE PRICE LIST FOR JANU. AKV. FREE ON APPLICATION. Blanche Ferry. I'. as, I mlie-! of Ml. .,/.,,.-„■ *ii.1ii '• Mont Blanc, oz.. inc. .2" Trade pkt. ia Founiieri *IUI HENRY A. DREER, "4S?5!NNUT Philadelphia, Pa. The American Carnation PLANT CULTURE By C. W. Ward. By Geo. w. Oliver. Price, $3.50. Write for Particulars. | Price, * I .oo. Write for Sample Pages. A. T. DE LA MARE PTQ. & PUB. CO., Ltd., 2-8 Duane Street, New York. FARQUHAR'S RELIABLE FLOWER S£JL£2 FOR IMMEDIATE SOWING. AOERATUM Mexicanum $0 30 ASTER, American Branching, mixed 1 00 " " separate colors 1 00 Queen of the Market, mixed 50 " " " " separate colors 60 CANDYTUFT, Giant White Ji lb., $1.00 30 CENTAUREA, Gymnocarpa 40 CARNATION, Marguerite, choice mixed 1 25 CYCLAMEN, Columbian Prize— loo seeds, looo Seeds. Farquhar's Giant White $1 25 $10 00 Farquhar's Giant Pink 1 25 10 00 Farquhar's Giant Crimson 1 25 10 00 LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta ills oz., 50c. $1 25 40 MIGNONETTE, Evans' Boston Giant 1 00 Machet 50 PETUNIA, California Ruffled Giant 1-32 oz., $1.25 SALVIA, Glory or Stuttgart, very fine 2 25 lionBre 2 25 STOCK, Cut-and-Come- Again, white 3 00 Farquhar's White Column \' oz., $2.00 VERBENA, Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrid, mixed 1 00 " " " " separate colors 1 50 SWEET PEAS— oz. a lb. lb. Earliest of All $0 10 $0 15 $0 35 Extra Early Blanche Ferry 05 10 30 Mont Blanc 10 20 00 Katharine Tracy 05 10 30 New Countess 05 10 30 If loss than % oz. of a kind is ordered a proportionate advance in price : will be charged. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 6 & 7 SOUTH MARKET STREET, BOSTON, MASS. GLADIOLI ARTHUR COWCE, S=S BERLIN, N.Y. ami K«'pr«s»-ntatM Mention the nortoU* Exchange ' irofTs Hybrids. MUSHROOM SPAWN. ^^^^^^ Frequent Importations V styer V from EnB|and- Always |g|^g^| fresh and lively. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. AmericanBulbGrowersCo. Wholesale Bulb Growers, PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA. Send for Catalogue. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. x$P&v RAWSON'S npnrfn HrlSfl Arli"gt0n TeSte(l MUlID W&EDS/h/ FOR THE FLORIST W.W.RAWSONfc CO,, ^Boston, Mass. 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square. Mention the Florists- Exchange when writing. HYBRID CINITI1I SEED :: MIXED. :: yi..lini:i. Ai'.mII" :in.l i'i..|.l,-n W-i'iuty. 100 seertM. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO. LOOM1S, CAL. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN SELECTED STRAINS OF FLORISTS FLOWER SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS in bulk. WEEBEr'&^DOH,' ^.^It^j^1^ Firr 50 cents, which amount will be de- ducted from first order received for cuts. A .T. DELAMARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. P. O. Box 1697, N*w York. The Plorists' Exchange 53 DWARF HARDY SHRUBS In K'' HIRAM T. JONES, X5 V^ 2^. EDGING [>ral assortment. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 1K-2I in., own roots. Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. Bicbange when writing. U.'nllon Hi.- FlirlMtH §)EEDlKAD^R|PQm American Seed Trade Association ng of (he executive com- miit 1" this association was held at ill.- Shoreharn Hotel, Washington, Jan- nary IS. It was decided to hold the in-xt annual meeting of the association at Philadelphia and Atlantic City a part of the time at each place) on June 23 to 25. A program was arranged. There were present at the meeting: President Stokes, Secre- tary w Hlard, H. W. Wood, W. H. Gre- nell, Albert McCullough and F. W. Bol- W'aii.r p. Stokes and Albert McCul- lough were also in Washington as dele- gates to the National Board of Trade meeting, held at the same time and place. S. F. W. Expert in Seed and Plant Introduction and Distribution. Announcement lias just been made -I ill.- appointment of Mr. W. W. Tra- cy to the position of expert in seed an.l plant Introduction and distribution, r. s. Department of Agriculture. Mr. BJracy lias for many years been con- nected with the firm of D. M. Ferry & Co., of Detroit, and his advent to the department service is an important step and will tend to still further strengthen the new management of the Govern- ment distribution of seeds. Mr. Tracy is without doubt one of the most effi- cient m.-n connected with the Ameri- can seed trade, and his knowledge of the seed business in general will un- doubtedly add much to the efficiency r ih. work of introduction and distri- bution. It is the purpose that the Depart- ment, through its agents and by means of the seeds distributed, shall dissemi- nate more accurate information regard- ins varieties of plants and their uses; to show the relation existing between varieties, and Where a variety is known under more than one name, or two va- rieties by the same name, to correct the error; to assist the horticulturist in classifying, and to introduce new vari- eties after first determining their adaptability to a particular locality. To do this it is the purpose to co-oper- ate, under Mr. Tracy's management, with many of the experiment stations in making tests of little known varie- ties of flowers and vegetables; to es- tablish trials at several points through- out the country, with a central trial grounds located at Washington. One of the important features of In- troduction and distribution to be em- phasized is the encouragement of the planting of small gardens. Under the present management, the seeds used for distribution are grown under contract made between the jobber or grower and i !'■■ I '• I- i ; i nt; the inspection of these growing crops will be done by Mr. Tra- cy and his assistants. The stock from which the crop is to be grown the next year will also be carefully inspected and watched from time to time and all plants not true to name and type rogued out and destroyed. Accurate and comprehensive variety descriptions are to be written, a printed copy of which shall accompany (la- the seed distributed is expected i in.- up to He standard stated in the de- script i,,n. In nil matters where the advice and of one who is thoroughly in touch with the trade is required, Sir Tracy will act in the capacity of ad- visor, but the executive management of the distribution will remain as at present. Mr. Tracy's appointment will take effect February 1. W. R. B. European Notes. The new year is upon us, but no new conditions ha\ .- at ].i .-; . nt appeared. and our progress toward the completion of .i'in -a ies is hindered bj > tnd muggy conditions which prevail nearly every day. The frosts, which are sandwiched be- tween the storms, appear to have very little effect upon the cabbages tor next season's crop, that managed (.. survive the severe spell in November. At pres- ent they are looking very promising. The same is true of turnips and ruta- bagas, which have now got a good hold after transplanting. Judged by exter- nal appearances only, the conditions of trade are excellent. Orders are coming in very fast (and sometimes furious). Prices rule high for the principal lines and all would go merrily. as a marriage bell. But (to be continued in our next). The star of the sweet pea appears to be In the ascendant in England Just now. The recently formed National Sweet Pea Society held its annual meeting on December 29, and the report presented was of a most encouraging character, of which a substantial bal- ance at the bank, a solid increase In membership and reliable promises of support for the work of the coming year were the most salient features. As the Royal Aquarium is no longer available for the annual exhibition (which has been fixed for July 15 and 16), the show has been transferred to the delightful surroundings of Earl's Court under very generous conditions granted by the managers of that beau- tiful and popular resort. The veteran Richard Dean resigns the post of exhibition secretary, and the two offices are now to be filled by the general secretary, H. J. Wright, who will bring younger blood and newer ideas to the carrying on of the work. George Gordon, V. M. H., Is elevated to the rank of president, and his place as chairman of committees is filled by S. B. Dicks. All through the trade a largely increased demand for sweet peas Is reported, and the publication of the new schedule will add a further stimulus— all of which is very gratify- ing and profitable to EUROPEAN SEEDS. Burpee's Farm Annual. The present year marks the 27th is- sue of Burpee's Farm Annual, which is fully up to the high standard of its predecessors. There Is an originality about the Annual in the make-up, in the plain, business talks concerning the offerings It presents and other features that Invest it with an individ- uality among catalogues, at once strik- ing, attractive, interesting and fas- cinating. Mr. Burpee never fails to give the originator's name of any ac- quired meritorious article he is offer- ing, along with its good points, and at times the purchase price. There is no attempt made to conceal the full ad- dresses of those who testify to the satisfaction given them by Burpee's "Seeds that Grow." proving that the firm has faith in the intrinsic worth of the goods it handles holding its customers against the allurements of competitors. These are some of the points that distinguish the Annual from its numerous neighbors. This year, we note with satisfaction that an article appearing in The Florists' Exchange on September fi. 10(12. con- cerning the trial grounds at Burpee's Fnrdhook Farms, finds a prominent place iii the pages of the Annual. The catalogue contains 1S4 pages, and covers, the latter beautifully em- hos-ed Showing life-like representa- tions, in color, of Burnee's Black Beau- ty egg plant. Matchless tomato and Burpee's white Rveroreen suear corn. Incorporated In the hook, which Is nro- fu=.-lv illustrated, are colnt-Pd plates of Four Finest T.onsr- Keeping Onions: new watermelon. Burpee's "Tf albert Hone-:" Seven Superb Nasturtiums: and Collection of Sweet Peas. The lists of novelties offered in every depart- ment are comprehensive, i,. nii.l. those in sweet peas and florists' flow- Thorburn & Co.'s Catalogue nt Issue Is the one bundled and second successive annual catalogue disini.iii. d by (his Brm, and it is, as usual, - a I- le with Interesting and sub- stantial Information. Most beautiful are the numerous half-tone engravings of vegetables and flowers dispersed throughout the catalogue; while the various tables, showing time of flower- ing, height, ...lor, etc., of the subjects, the s is of which are offered, are of an especially serviceable chara. tufT lists of specialties and novelties, both in Mowers and vegetables, are sup- ple d. Profusely Illustrated. Dreer's Garden Calendar. The calendar this year comes to us in a dainty cover, with a blue back- ground, on which are beautifully em- bossed lifelike representations of Sto- kesia cyanea (cornflower aster) and Japanese Iris, the name of the firm be- ing In gold. The Dreer establishment at Riverton, N. J., now covers over 100 acres of ground; and there are 87 large modern greenhouses. The calendar Is very comprehensive in its character. Extensive and valuable lists of special- ties and novelties are included. It Is profusely illustrated, and contains charming colored plates showing col- lections of vegetables, nasturtiums, cac- tus dahlias, and torch lilies. The lists of aquatic and hardy perennial plants are particularly full and interesting. A most handsome and serviceable cata- logue. Yegetatt Plants I CTTIIPC >*"g Boston, Tennis Ball, LCI IUUL itosion Maik.-t and other vara., 15c. per 100; 11.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. LEEK 15c- Der 10°; $1-°° Per 100°- PARSLEY Strong, 40e. per 100; $1.50 per 1000. If wanted by mail always add 10c. per 100. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange whep writing. Random Notes on Advertising;. The following pertinent paragraphs appear in the December issue of Agri- cultural Advertising: If I were a seedsman I would never use all of my advertising space telling what contained. I would make special offers on somi variety of seed, having In view the adapt - crop to the section of coun- try covered by the medium would be well enough to conch with "catalogue free" or "send for cata- logue." Ii is not the catalogue that the seedsman desires to sell. He seeks buy- ers for the seeds he has for sale. As a rule, Illustrations In small ads do not pay for the space they occupy. An attractive border or a rim of white space looks better than a com i nt! of a pansy that resembles a blot of Ink the delicately colored little tlower It Is designed to portray. Illus- trations are Important and qua ate. however, where space admits of their proper use. Quality of paper is a factor that enters Into this study. A fine half- tone engraving Is virtually thrown awav when used on a cheap, flimsy grade of paper. Therefore, when ads are to be Il- lustrated with cuts of this kind. It Is highly Important that the mediums em- ployed shall be of suitable quality for the objects The practice of keying ads Is appar- ently losing popularity. I interpret this fact as very conclusive evidence that many doubting Thomases havi vinced of the effectiveness of advertising. Nursery stock is now quite largely sold direct to those who do the planting. For- merly a great many of the leading nur- serymen employed agents to dispense their wares. In most cases this plan has proved less satisfactory to nurserymen than making direct appeals tnrough agrl- ciiliuial i-aMicatlons to the class of farm- ers whom it is desired to reach. Judi- cious advertising has taken the place of the slick-tongued tree-venders and both inserted in the right kind of papers the right time will produce more profita- ble results for the nurseryman than agents paid twice the cost for selling half as many dollars' worth of stock. Advertising of trees, shrubs, and plants grown by nurserymen should begin early in the Winter and continue regularly un- til the legitimate close of the season. Or- ders for many kinds of nursery stock are not tilled until within a few weeks of planting time in the Spring, so that by beginning his a.Jv.i ilsini; campaign early the nurseryman will be able to "book" a great deal of business that he might otli.-rwi.se fail to secure. F. &, F. NURSERIES TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment I Uantlon the Florist!' Bxchsngs when writing^ SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY. Ligustrum Regelianum Prostrate Privet) in Californl Transplant A variety of merit. Much hardier than California. Largest Stork in America. All Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut, Hill PhUa., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER. Prop. FloriBta" Exchange when writing. rything of the best for ORCHARD, VINEYARD, LAWN, PARK, STREET, GARDEN & GREENHOUSE. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue and Trade List free. 49 years, reenhouses, 1000 acres. THE ST0RRS& HARRISON CO., Meptlon the HorlBta' Eichange wl Painesvllle, Ohio. Japanese Iris, German Iris g^^SE^SS^Kffi; and Paeonias Specialties. M^"!^J!£S2 kinds in large supply. Please write for lists of varieties and prices ; they will probably surprise you. | J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, IN. J. Mention 'he riorl.ts' 54 The Florists9 Exchange NURSERY 0EPBBTP1EIT AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OP NURSERYMEN Charles A . Ilgenfrltz. Monroe Mich., President; D. S. Lake, Shenandoah, la., Vice-President; George C. Seager, Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary; C. L. Yates, Roch- ester. N. Y.. Treasurer. COVINGTON, KY.— The Covington Seed Company, 19 and 21 Pike street, operate three greenhouses besides do- ing a s=d trade. They would like to receive catalogues from dealers and seedsmen. Dwarf Lilacs. The greater number of lilacs used for forcing are on their own roots, their floriferous character, while so small, resulting from the dwarfing that grow- ing in pots brings about. These, when planted outdoors after being done with for forcing, make large, strong plants of the usual lilac character. But there is another variety of dwarf lilac, those budded on the privet stock. These are never as vigorous as others on their own roots, the privet not being of the same robust character as the lilac. If budded low, near the ground, so that when re-set it can be placed a little deeper, bringing the junction below ground, roots will emerge from the lilac, and in this way a lilac growth will result in time. The budding of the lilac on the privet is rarely done with the object of dwarfing it, but to in- crease the stock rapidly. A row of a thousand privets can be budded and not a hundred miss in the lot. The next year young lilacs, perhaps two feet high, are for sale. When worked on privet, the lilac flowers at a younger age. which is an advantage at times. I say at times because to many the lilac on its own roots, in the old way, flowered soon enough. But many want something new and something to flower quickly, and the budded lilac answers the requirements. The California privet is the one used for stocks. The plants are set out in Spring, cut down almost to the ground and the shoot resulting is the one budded the September following. White Pine as a Shelter Tree. That the branches of the white pine are apt to snap in severe storms when trees are old is well known, and this fact sometimes deters one from plant- ing the tree. But this snapping does not occur to any great extent when the trees are young, the branches be- ing more flexible. This should be re- membered in connection with its use as a wind-break or shelter-affording tree, for which purpose but few ever- greens are its equal. In the most ex- posed places it stands better than al- most any other tree. The reason is to be found in the soft needles it pos- sesses. These suffer but little in gales of cold wind, as they give to the gale, Instead of standing rigid and com- bating the wind as does the Norway spruce, for example. By a little prun- ing of side branches when young, the white pine can be made a bushy tree. The Flowering of Rhododendrons. The nursery salesman who has the confidence of his customer has no trouble in getting him to take some rhododendrons without or with but few flower buds when a selection of a num- ber for a bed is being made. The new customer, without knowledge of the salesman's integrity, might regard the advice as insincere, that it would be to his advantage to select them in that way. But it takes but a year or two to convince every one that has any- thing to do with these plants, that when every shoot contains a flower bud there will be none the next year. If some shoots are without buds and some with them, those plants are all right, the budless ones will flower next year. But the shoot carrying a bud will rarely carry buds on the shoots it will make aftor the flower decays. The wis.- person In selecting plants will re- ject those heavily budded, unless on the same plant are many shoots show- ing no bud. It is often a source of re- gret to a salesman to see a customer selecting plants as full of buds as pos- sible. It is a mistake, if regard be had for flowers the second season. Even such vigorous growers of the catawbiense type as purpureum ele- gans and Everestianum, though mak- ing strong shoots succeeding the flow- ers, rarely set a flower bud on the ends of them. The Beautiful Nordmann Fir. The unwonted sight of some Nord- mann firs being used for Christmas trees in the way of decorative plants in tubs, leads me to say a few words in favor of this lovely evergreen. The fact of its being used denoted progress in the way of spending money at least, for a Nordmann fir costs cash, and the plants seen, being not less than three feet in height, were such as sell at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Having a broad spread and such handsome green foli- age, it could not be bettered by any other kind for certain positions, such as a center-piece for a table, where a green tree is wanted, not for the hang- ing of presents. Such trees as this are for the wealthy; the mass of the peo- ple will be satisfied with a balsam fir, Norway or white spruce. The Nord- mann fir is really the king of firs in the northern states. It is always of lux- uriant appearance, even though it has just passed through a hard Winter; and this can be said of but few other evergreens in the family of firs. In the matter of transplanting, it is not a difficult case. With a little care, see- ing to it that the r.ots do not become dry, transplanting is usually success- ful. One cause for the reason of this beautiful evergreen being higher-priced than some others is its exceedingly slow growth for the early years of its seedling life. For a year or two the lit- tle plants are barely out of the ground. Every year thereafter their advance- ment is less slow until, when of a three- foot size, six to ten inches a year will be added to their height. Planting; Larch in Spring:. It seems unseasonable to be writing now of Spring planting, but planting in the South will soon be in order; and noticing in your advertising columns attention being called to stock for Spring planting, and larch being listed among the articles named lead me to speak of it. This is not the first men- tion of it, but it will bear repeating that one of the easiest things to grow when planted in season, and one of the hardiest at any other time, is the larch. And then, it is such an early one to feel the breath of Spring! Therefore, get your plans made early for the plant- ing of the larch. The frost will no more than be out of the ground before its buds burst. When set later, and well pruned in, I have known of some that have grown and many that have died. Some other early budding trees and shrubs that come to mind as I write are weeping willow, bush honeysuckles, Spiraea sorbifolia, Pyrus japonica, Viburnum plicatum, Bibes floridum, and other species. If note of these things were made and preparations begun to have early plantings of them a good deal of dis- appointment would be avoided. Very many of these subjects will not do well at all set late, even with severe prun- ing. South Carolina Holly. Mention has been made in another place of some holly seen along the streets of Philadelphia at Christmas, said to have come from South Caro- lina. This holly differed in a marked way, and to its advantage, from what is usually seen along our streets. It was of far more vigorous growth, some of the shoots of the past season being nearly a foot in length, in marked contrast to the short-jointed shoots of the other. The advantage of having these thrifty shoots will be recognized by everyone. Then the leaves were longer, not nearly as round as those of the other, of a better green, and many of them, especially of the latest growth, almost devoid of prickles. In the last respect they resemble those of the English holly, or some forms of it, at least, which, on shoots well laden with berries, are almost free from spines or prickles. The conclusions formed are, that these branches must have come from holly bushes growing in very rich soil. One dealer, when asked the cause of the very different appearance of this holly from that usually seen, said it was the "swamp holly"; but whatever its local name, it is but Ilex opaca. Swamp holly in the North is one of the deciduous hollies. Ilex (Prinos) ver- ticillata. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Baltimore. The cold weather, the scarcity of coal, and express rates on the increase, have made your correspondent derelict in his duty. Trade is about as usual, nothing ex- traordinary. The florists are glad to keep body and soul together. No one is looking far ahead or making any plans for the future, except to buy coal early in May, before the roses fade. The club meets regularly, with a rather slim attendance. The boys are hustling to keep Jack Frost out. On express rates the club passed resolutions as follows: "Resolved, That it is the sense of the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore and the florists' trade in general, that the in- crease of express rates on cut flowers by the Adams and United States Ex- press Companies is unwarranted by ex- isting circumstances, a hardship on the trade generally, and the rates should be abated. Resolved, also. That a committee of three be appointed to take the matter in charge, and forward a copy of these resolutions to the superintendents of said companies; also to Mr. John N. May, of Summit, N. J. The committee is composed of Messrs. Wm. Fraser, R. Vincent, Jr., and I. H. Moss. The Florists' Exchange, of this city, at its stockholders' meeting, elected the following officers and directors for one year: I. H. Moss, president; W. Ake- hurst, vice-president; E. Kress, treas- urer; Wm. Fraser, secretary; Fred. Bauer. John Rider and Edwin A. Seide- witz, directors. The business of the year was the best in the history of the organization. EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ. TREES. TREES. Norway and Sutrar Maple. Different sizes; come and see them. Nursery adjoining Inter- state Fair Grounds. Wm. J. Chinnlck, Trenton, N. J Mention the Florlet*' Exchange when writing. EVERGREEN An Immense Slock "I both large and small Bized EVERGREEN TREES in great variety: also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence BoUclted. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing- GAPE JESSAMINES GARDENIA FLORIDA JOHN MONKHOUSE, Caddo Nurseries, Jewella, La. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HERBHGEQDS PEONIES. We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SORTS, in nice plants, at $12.00 per 100. List ot names on application. W. MAU6ER & SONS Guernsey. England. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEAS $10.00 per 100; $45.00 for 500. Otaksa Thos. Hogg JACKSON & PERKINS GO. Newark, New York Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing HOLLAND NUBSERY STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOB Oi:K CATALOGUE. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY Geneva, N. Y. WHOLESALE GROWERS 01 Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Fruit Trees and Small Fruits in great variety. Send for our Wholesale Price List. Mention the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. California Privet Strong, branched, two-year plants, 2 to 3 leet, 33.00 per 100 ; f 2R.00 per 1000 ; 18 to 24-ln., good, f-2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000 ; 15 to 20-ln , J1.50 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. Well graded stock that will please. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown.N. J. Mention the Florlnt»' Exchange when writing. TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OF SEEDS ot American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms. Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Pinehurst, N. C. Otto Kntzeimtrln, Mir. Mention the Florists' KOSTER & CO. Nur'sTriia BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Jizateas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot=Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. NoAgents Catalogue free on Mem and. No Agents Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. We offer at wholesale a full line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write us for close prices on anything wanted Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N.Y. Mention the FlorlBts' Eictaaoge when writing. HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trifoliate) Extra fine Btock for mailing; 8 to 18 Inches in height. $10.00 i.it lmiO: S2 i«i i- r loo. - - VK1I < AI.ADP e sorts. $3.50 and Send Fob List. JESSAMINE GARDENS, )e^ Uentlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when writ Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for tin famous ('nlorail- >U I ueSiTiiees— purest, bluest Htrail Mention the Florists' P. OlWERKERIt 1123 Summit Ave, JERSEY CITY. N. J, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, • Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. The Florists' Exchange 55 BOSTON FERNS \ pllllils. *| II 1IKI. 1 I>iiu II. .11.11. 1.- S,„,|..,-| |< , .,t.ni- THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. UeDtlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Decorative Palms Araurariiw, Fiona, Bay Trees Anil smaller size Pnlnis fur Spring shipment. Carefully grown and packed by HAERENS BROS., Somergem, Belgium AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. P.O. B»x 752. New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS ^I'li.-i^iunu .m.l lil'i'.-ii- IVat ;in.l LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N J Orchid Growers and Importers. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS ir>. BELGIUM. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 80 Vesey St., New York City Mention the Florists' Exchange when WTltlng. The New Fern,"AHNA FOSTER." The most beautiful fern yet introduced. Quick seller, very proline ; prices very low. 2H in., $10; 3 in., (20; 4 in.. $35; 5 in., $50; e in., $100, per 100. Fine Kentias, $50, $75, $100, per 100. Eicns, 5 in., 18 in., well furnished, $4.00 per doz. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King si. Dorchester, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Kentia Belmoreana Fine plants. 7 and 8 in. pots; 7 leaves; 42 to 60 In. high. 850.00 per doz. Asparagus Pluniosus Manas. 6-in pots; strong plants, ,26.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprenjjeri. -i.y :-■-. P. J. BURGEVIN, Port Chester, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CLEMATIS PANICULATA 3-year-old, field-grown plants, $12.00 per 100. ASPARACUS SPRENCERI Extra strong, 24 in., f 2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co., Reorganization of Jno. A. Doyle & Co. Springfield, 0. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEAGOGK Wyncote, Pa. GBOWEB. OF Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists' Exchange when WTltlng. Best vara, from M and .1 in., $3.00 per 100. QgnEBARIA ST1 I.I MA, 4 in.. $5.00 per 100. I'l^l^' ELA>T1LA .1: l.'i ..' T- ■. 5 and 6 in., fine, JNO. G. EISELE, Philadelphia, Pa. SOtli and Ontario Streets. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS! FERNS! 1 make a specialty of small ferns suitable for fern dishes, etc.. nice bushy stock and a good variety of the most hardy kinds. 2>{ in. pots, $3 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBT. CRAIG & SON - Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ ...CARNATIONS... ■ and Novelties in Decorative Plants ■ Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. * ■ ■■■■•■■■■■■■■■■■a l a ntion the Florists' I : \.li m r .;.-.■ when writing. WE STILL HAVE ARAUCARIA EXCELSA for New Year and thereafter, 20 to 22 Inches high, (5 In. puts. 3, 4, ." tiers. 75c, 80c, 90c , SI. 00 each. Specimens, "]ust beauties,'1 Si.L'.., $1.50, SI. 75 each. GODFREY ASCHMANN, ^laiVkl'p..., ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEEDLINGS. From flats, ready to pot; $1.00 per 10(1; 87.50 per 1000. FIKLD-GROWX. Extra stronit. These plants are makintr new top mid rent growths. If potted now. will lie fine f,,r Ka-te-. Hani- laea enoiieji for 4 and 5 in. h pots or pans, .$3 00 nn.l $-5.00 per loo, respectively. AIHANTl M (Al'll.l.ls VENERIS. The best for fern dishes. Bushy 2'-y-inch pot plants, ■ s. viu.il. Li ,-t Ol lis eolor. 1.1..1I I KnsL I'INK trine ot in.. ! . , ! i: i- Iroin Kin.! " "1 per 100. l.n.l 1 < lNEKAKIA STELLA! A. i lood for pot dis- plays or cutting. Extra strong, from 3-ineh pots, $1.00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HM TIGS I III $15.00, $30.00, $50.00*, $75.00. $100.00 to $125!o0 per loo! Kentia Belmoreana and I'orsteriana, extra clean and well grown plant8,24$,3,4and6in..$8.00, $15.00, $30.00, $50.00, $76.00, $100.00 to $125.00 per 100. Rex Beeonia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. Boston Fern, $4.00, $8.00, $15.00 and $30.00 per 100 for 2, 3, 4 and 5 in. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in.. $5.00; 3 in., $8.00. Sprengeri,2 in., $3.00; 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4 in. and 5 in., $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. English Ivy, 2 and 3 in.. $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Chinese Primroses, 3 in.. $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $8.00 per 100. cker, F. L. Ine, $1.( GEO. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writlns?. AZALEAS 10 to 12 In. heads. £4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 12 to 14 in. heads. $7.60 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 14 to 16 In. heads, $11.00 per doz.: one plant, $1.00. Larger plants at lowest wholesale prices. FERNS 4 in. assorted, $1.75 per doz.; $12.60 per 100. 2^ in. assorted, fine stock. $3.00 per 100. I.atanla Itorlianioi. Ue.liieed Prices. 3-in pots. $0.00 per 100; 4 in. puis, Ji;,.Kl per 100; $2.00 per doz.; 5-in. pots. $25.00 per loo; $.1.50 per doz.; 6-in. pots. $40.00 per loo; $5 (mi per doz.; from 8- in. pots and larver, $2.50 each and upward, according to size. Kentia FoisteriiUKi am] Melninreann, from 1.00 per 100: $6.00 per doz.. op. r 1' Fin.- - JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. L. D. Telephone 872a. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOW IN BLOOM! AZALEAS CENISTAS, TULIPS, ERICAS Pink and White; M A. SCHULTHEIS FlorletW Ei.-henge Write for Prices I'll.'IN, I IRDIN1 I l« I. I I KINS, UKAt MCNAH. I'ANBANl'S, and AZAI.IAH. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. V. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 50,000 BOSTON FERNS I make a speclaltyof NEPHROLEPIS EXAI.TATA KOSTONIENSIS. Small plants, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $16.00 per 100. ALSO A FINE LOT OF Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsterlana, 4 in. pots, $6.00 per doz.; 7 in. pots, $2.00 to $2.50 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $15.00 each. Kentia Forsterlana, 2 s In. p..ts, *1*.ik) per 100; 3^ in. puts, $16.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 Lfl In. pots, tw.iio per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, 3i, In. pots, $1.26 per doz. : 5 in. pots, $2.00 per doz. Cycas, 60 cts. to $2.50 each. Rubber Plants, $4.00 to $6.00 per doz.; fine plants. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY If you are in the market for Ferns and want the best, give us a trial order. Owing to the steadily in- creasing demand for our stock we have added an- other large raii^e of LrreenliouseH to our establish- stocky plants, from 2H $3.00 per 100: S-.'o.OO per 1000. j.~,o at HlOO rate. 100 1000 Adiantum cuneatum, i in. plants. $15 00 $140 00 5 in. " ... 25 00 235 00 500 at 1000 rates. TELEPHONE CALL— 29 I. Anderson & Ciiristensen, Short Hills, N. J, Uentionthe FlorlBts'_ Exchange when writing. fiulbs,lzalea$,Palnis,Etc. - BULBS the platform QUALITY For SPRING DELIVERY, tine young plants for growing ou, such as Palms, Araucarias, Ficus, Etc. nurseries of All. O'HAENE < <)., Lt. I Order Early. CHAS. F. MEYER T u 1 \M III, V- In 111 \ ItAKUI, " . II Wl VTA, ■• .-. sLItlil LATA, " .. I \l I'.IKlsA, spaced; just thi ASPARAGl'i Stock plants Cash with orde A. J. NEWTON & SONS, Norfolk, Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. asparagus ::::: SPRENGERI, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 101 2XX3X inch pots. Strong, well-established plants ; splendid valu JACKSON & PERKINS Mention the Florists CO., Newark, New York Exchange when writing. DWARF 5-ln. pots EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. Tel. 28A Short Hills. Mention the Florists' Exchange when BOSTON FERNS Bin. pots pe, dot,, fS.i tin ^ 6tr:B> _. I: ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NAKU 4 in. pots, fine plaDts per do*., *1.G0 4 In. " extra select " 2.00 FERIV t=cat- .-*--$= Furnished with leaveB per dot., f5.00 FERINS FOR DISHES I s, good varieties.. .per 100, $3.00 mm The GEO. W1TTB0LD CO. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Florists' Exchange 56 The Florists' Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Large, Strong Stock 1 ■J INI T. Eaton. Am.lrton. Maud I'fun, Chikls. Mrs. I'liainl.erlaiii l.ili.-rtv, i ha.iwi.k. Orizaba. Lady Uolx-rN (M.l.liii \v, .l.liii'_r. Golden Beauty, Bmant, Sl.SOppriloz.: $SJM1 i«r 100. Mrs. E. D. Smith. Whitt- Bonnnffon. R. H. Pear- son Bemuiann. Willowbrook. Ivory, October Sun- shine Merry Monarch, The Queen Mrs. J. Jones, Homii'illon. Lucie Faure, Niveus, Eclipse, $1.00 per iloz -, ?i;.iW per 100; (i plants of one variety at doz. rate; J.', at 100 rate. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland Nld Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. QERANIUMS^g:|||| Alphouse Rieanl Mini La < 'oiislaMe. *„ „„ i,.;i.;..i.- I'll, s„s, ■>,, in. pots, $3.00 per HO; ;;,n.. SO. r mo- A-p;ir;,:,,> Sprtnsei i, ■"■•in pnts $2 ."ill per 100; :t in.. $4.00 perKHl. ISos- toll Funis, line plants. Iron, '-" . in. puts, $:1.|KI p. i UK,; SL'a on per limn. Ferns, f,.r I. r,i. m- *'-' ." per 100. Roses, fin. assort, nent of 2-year-old. sln.nlii., i NATIONAL PLANT CO., 0»YTON, Ohio. 'Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Period PerlOOO Heleranllie ( Big ) $1.25 ¥10.00 Hacliner , lot ( 1 26 10 00 Viand 1 ready f 2 00 16 00 ca-te-llane ( now 1 2 00 15.00 Perkins 2.00 15.00 Poitevlne 2.00 15.00 Landry 2.00 15.00 Rlcard 2.00 15.00 8. A. Matt 1.25 10.00 Action, I.a Favorite, La Pilot, Bounot and CaHtria 1.50 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. geranIums hi pots, rendy for shifting, at $2.00 ,,,-r mi; sis mi per limn. In fine shape. Cash with order. J. E.FELTHOUSEN. Schenectady. N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ■;i, in. pots, strong plants, *'i.0O per 100 ; $;(l.(l(lper IflOO: 10(in,.>llls.Ieeti $17.50 DOUBLE. Alpllons, Hi.aril. I'.raut.- I'.iite, i „.-. < Vn- tame, Double l.rnnnl (.rant. < ..n.l.-ss.- de HaiTOUrt, (Oil in I, M. (.ill, o.ii. -nil ,!.■ Itois- .leflre, Jobii llinli-. I.i, I'il.itc. .Jean Viaml, Mine. Cliarotte, >1 ■■■•-. rimmrrs, Mine. Landry, La Fai ..rite, I..- (I.I, 1 -..Ian Miss Francs IVrkins, Marquise ill- IHont- nii.rt. Mm.. Harney, Miss Kendell, S. A. SINCLE. <;, a in ill. -..In.. ,,. .-lie. I. A .,!..-. Win. Fviing, Queen ol tin- West, Mrs. 11. (.. Hill, Mine. Bmant. Bose, s nti. i .-g. Balm and other see 1 MISCELLANEOUS PUNTS Alyssun, J "St^SJwT'T'— ■•"•' Swalnsona Alba 2.00 Lemon Verbena 2 60 a..««.«. i,s"Lrw «o Abulllon, In Variety 2.60 Alternanthera. tn Variety 2.00 Coleus. In Variety 2 00 Lantana, 10 Varieties 2.00 Smilax 2.00 Salvia Silver Spot. Bonfire and Splendens 2.00 Fuchsias, In Variety 3.00 Forget me-not. Large Flowering, Blue.from 2>J In. Pots. $2 B0 per 100. Hardy English Ivv 2 00 ' Ings, 75cts. per 100; $5 00 per 1000.) CASH WITH ORDER. See our full page advertisement in Christmas Number, December 6. R.VINCENT,JR.,&SON White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. SMILAX I. HAUCK, 86 So. Grove St., EAST ORANGE, N. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltini Special Prices ON GERANIUMS For the Next Two Weeks. SEND FOR LIST. GREENE & UNDERHILL. Watertown, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings nerA- f ""br n«: Montmart, Bounot. Castries, *1.2S per 100; ilium per 1000. Poitevine, Ilicanl, $1.50 per 100; $12.1,,) per limn. Jlnn.oo per 10,000. Extra strong transplanted, from soil, 10,000 S. A. Nutl, JU.liii per l < u ») : taiiiii.Pi.itoviiie, $15.00 per 1000. Casli with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Coleus Petunias Sage, Etc. Storkv. \ i^nrous young plants from pots, Rent with all the roots, but little soil. M. Landry, S. A. Nutt. Bruantl. Burlnnr, Modesty. II, other tin. doubles, ami S newest double Ivies, $14.(10 per 1000; $1.40 per 100. \ Kiear.l. Poitevine, F. PerklnB, J. Doyle. M. <:i-li llnue. -I. \ i.iu.I. .7. P. Weary. A. PHI CMC B P All bi-Khest fancy and Hold, u llULtUO, II. !>■ ,,,„,.,.„, lillets. per 101,. Giant Leaf, 20 vara., -rand, finest of all, $1,011 per 100, PETUKIAS $T^;,rlm rtm,bles' flom 1>otB' Nage, Heliotrope, etc. List free. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANT5 100,000 of my well known strain; 40c. per 100; $3.00 per 1,000 ; 4,000 for $10.00. DAISIES, red and whfte, 30c. per 100; $2.00 VINCAS, very lai-fe Held Krown. $5.00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSIES Boenier'g Superb Prize Pansies. " Strong, "tine Stocky plants?, in mixed colore, by mail. 75c. per UNI; $3.1X1 per low ; $25.00 per lo.OtKi. Large transplanted phmN, m I, ml and bloom, $1.25 1 PETER BROWN,1 Lancaster/ Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing PHNSIES Small plants, $4.00 per 1(100. Lame plants, ready to bloom. $1.00 p.-r 100; $8.00 per 1IHHI. Seed, $1.00 perpkt.; $5.00peroz. Cash with order. E. B, JENNINGS, Southport, Conn, ' of the Finest Pansies. Florists' Exchange when w XXX STOCK CVCLAMKS PERSICUM SPLEN- IIEXS I.IOAM'EI 11. Well-rown plants from j in. pots n Imd and bl ■ in. $,1.00 per 100; from 4-in. pots, si :,,, per do/.; $111. no per urn. BEdllMA HEX, In 12 standard market varieties, from 2'...-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $:i.,.„„ GKKAMl MS. Dble.llen.drant.Ali.lionse Ilicanl. liruanti. Beaute Poit.Mne. uloire de .,:,. \ Null I a I avonte,.Ieai \ alii! . ,,' , well Lirownplanl- Don,'." ,-in.pnls. $2..".l,pi rim, (22.60 per 1000. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. The Best Selling: Wliiie on the market To-day. Very tree and continuous. Fine form and very largo. During the Chrysanthemum glut i- Boston, the flowers sold for $3, Ou per iihi m the uh< .h-sah- market, l'ric-'s-i'j, $i.r,u , ■„>:,, ?:t. 111.1 ; r.i $5.00; 100, $10.0(1. -.Mi, $'_i;i.nO; eOM. #;i7.r.u; HHJ0, $75.00. Orders Booked Now for February Delivery. S. J. REUTER, - Westerly, R. D writing. QUEEN THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a '„o 31 2-inch bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The calyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, §22.50: 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by. LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO., SOUTH IMATICK, MASS. PllllilC Austria. •_'„,„] 3 e.i es. $:,.llllp, r I.IIIK, bArlnAd. (ul.-nli,,,,, Is, iil.-ntiii... 5-1,1 in. $3.00perl00. jEultilia, liracillima, Zebrina. Varie- cala, tield-KI-onii el ps. $1.1,0 per 10(1, As|iiir:i- Kiis .S|,r,-iiK,.ii, ;l in . $1.7.-, per 100; ami for $7.-'.u. la I i ti.rii in \ inlets. ,i,l,l roan plants, 7ae. I.er inn. fi;.iKip,rl000. E. B. STONE, Dickinson, Texas. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 50,000 CANNAS ]n. (ion -tiv.ni; Full niinit'1'r..if < aini-bell Violets, M-i.Vhi;'. iCootKand Gladioli, Sl.no per 100. Shrubs ami Vint-s. Scud for List, BE1NJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing. 500.000 VERBENAS 60 finest named varletiee. lnelndlng onr new MAMMOTH WHITK MRS. McKINLEY The finest white Verbena irrown. r.-rleetly health] - elioiee from i J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES and CINERARIAS « INKIiAltl.' as. 2' I'orothy, ITospeiitv ami Roosevelt, si, per inn; $ln,», per Iikkj. Carnation Cut Blooms, fancy, $L'. 00 per 100. WHITTON .V SONS, Wholesale Florists. City ami Green Ms., it,,;,, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Pansies Worth Raising STRONG PLANTS. 54 00 per 1O0O; rta.2-yr. . yr. field- Clematis Panicu- rooted layers, 2c. Packing free W. H. SALTER, ROCHESTER, N. Y. itlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings from Clean, Healthy St'ck. Now Ready. Mrs. Thomas Law son - $2.50 $20.00 The Marquis - - - - 1.25 10.00 Gov. Roosevelt - - - 2.00 15.00 For February and March Delivery. Doz. 100 1000 J. H. rianley - - 75c. $f,.00 $50.00 Harry Fenn - - 75c. 6.00 50.00 nrs. Higlnbotham 75c. fi.00 50.00 Queen Louise, or Lorna 2.50 20.00 THEODOR LEONHARD, P. O. Box 1646, Paterson, N. J. Mention the FlorlBtB' Exebaoge when writing. NEW Fancy Carnation lt^0t: Orange, Btripcd pink; 'J1,-:*1^ inches; calyx strong; fine stoni. Six blooms for 60 cents, prepaid. "A Beautiful riower," says Mr. H.trn.'O McFarlnntl. Don't miss it. We have grown it for flvo yo;irs. Ready f..r irnmediat.- delivery. 12 fur fl :«n il i>ei Mm, $75.00 |»t l.OQU i:\< HAM Hi;ss, l-f imin.-.lint.- delivery. »:i.on per tie/... *rj. mi per loo. mediate delivery. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the FlorlwtH' ETfhnnge when writing. GOVERNOR LOWNDES Calyx, spn-iHliTi'-' at the top. malting it pnic tii/ally non-bnrwting. Form, the lower or L'lnii'il petals stand out straight, retniniiig llu' and always stront enough to carry the large ilower erect Habit, strongand vig- or,.us ; llirives well am :.row- rapidly. Trans stand rlos.r planting I'l'iil'I'iT. ost varieties. Productiveness, t ly free llow.-rinL/. More, productive than any other lar-e white. A protital'le and higli- , Sl'j.lHl per l(«l; fl(ill].erllliM). Florists* Exchange The Florists' Exchange Chrysanthemums MOUNT HONNES CONSERVATORIES, 1 i-l.kill, N. Y. Mfutlop the FU.rlats' Exchange when writing. Carnation Cuttings We arc now booking orders for rooted cuttings. List of varieties and prices sent THECOTTAGEGARDENS,Queens,N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Igoe Bros., •i"r.N,,',!:,,i.,!';.,h,sV.. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange wbep writing. CARNATIONS BOOTED CDTTINGS. CLEAN ST'H'K. lUrmald, $5.00 per 100; Mrs. laa.lt and Mrs. J. W. HOWARD, RUSSELL ST., Woburn, Hass. Mention tbo Fl.irliti' Ki.-hnnce when writing MHm 50,000 aniHi - ROUTED CUTTINGS NOW READY s CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of Mrs. Fisher, for summer blooming ready now, $8.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. G.F.NEIPP, Aqueduct, w^arpo Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va. Mention the TlorUf Exchange when writing. Chicago Carnation Co. JOL1ET, ILL. Mention the FlorltitB' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook - $5-0o $40.00 Challenger - 5.oo 40.00 Fair Maid - 6.00 50.00 500 at 1000 Rates. Prices on other varieties on application. C. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS SITUATIONS WANTED POSITION wanted us working foreman; high- est experience In cut flowers and general stock. Not afraid of work; best of references. Vddress J'l.Tlwt, i..eu TAKE CHARGE; 20 : IN CENEKAL CHEEX- 5ST OP REFERENCES . H. CAKE FLORISTS' SITUATION wanted by a Hollander, 20 years nf age. First-class references: seven years' experience in the business. Has knowledge of German language. Address W. Lefebre, Hil- versnni, Ilavenstr, 2. Holland. SITUATION wanted by single. Complete km kinds of cut flowers; c:i a specialty; 15 yeai e or growing all ns and pot plants Mice: 10 years In Strictly sober and can show best references. Able to take charge. Open for employment February 5. Please state wages. Address C. A.. ri..rNis' Exchange. itdoors. Underst il..risi. HELP WANTED WE HAVE an opening for two wideawake seeds- men. All correspondence treated confidential. C. L., care Florists' Exchange. d. Dean & Co. HELP WANTED WAN I ED. i:> iierul all . WANTED at itnee, riober Industrious night man foi B - thoroughly Nuraerk-s, Macon, WANTED, a man who has had experience in general stock and elu.\ ,;i nl liennun . Wages to start, ?20.0i> per month and board. Apply Jacob HaiicU, Si; Soiilli liiove Su ■ ■ FLORIST wanted fo eral stock. Must be sober g 1 references required; go showing ability. Addrc-Bs C. nd industrious; wages to party Ponnett, 029 King WANTED, a good floral designs; one who is to work; steady job the year it:u West WANTED — Man win. lias thorough knowledge of greenhouse boilers and steam fitting, and ca- pable of using a saw and hammer. None but sober, industrious men need apply. References. The Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. grow and bloom references, to Robert Simp- h board and Is' Exchange. ■oung man for gen- it be a good work- Wages $20.00 per 1. Address C. J., WANT a young racter. None else need apply, opeeu. Florida. i once, man experienced in ; and willing to be night veeks. Wages $11.00 a wee care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, a young or middle-aged man of first- class ability and correct habits, as foreman In commercial nursery. One who thoroughly understands general nursery work. American preferred. Address, stating wages and previous experience, C. B., care Florists' Exchange. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OLD ESTABLISHED florist business for sale, on east side New 1 oik City; over $7,000 worth of business last year. Good reasons for selling. florist. Address FOR SALE a greenhouse pi; feet of glass, stocked smlUx, on a plat f 24 lib carnations and Messier. Ex., Trenton, ILE, large range greenhouses, Chicago, uld exchange for small range — East pre- i' could run wholesale Btore nd It advantageous. Two or three might To I F,\si . jit niir.' Trolley cars pass pi cation. Entire pro] field for wholesale i X. J. greenhouses, cold frames, •. Large cemetery oppo- from New York City. Mrs. C. M. Hutchin 57 Florists* Exchange i in. i posed of the "boys" In ton alleys with the following ClIAKNOt-K'S TJ'A.M 1 2 64 51 65 65 - 116 i 76 80 106 262 Norton 91 11 in! NK'J|o|,So.VS TKAM. 3 Total. Nicholson 100 86 Gilson 6 Brady ! . Flanagan 70 59 til l'J3 Roberts fifi 77 57 200 3« 3G9 1,113 P. J. N. Southport, Conn. E. B. Jennings, the pans\ has closed his greenhouses for the Winter. Reason: No coal to be had. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED, to buy GOO and I" i idi I I Albert Fuchs, 2015- 2 Clarendon Ave., Chicago, 111. W VN'I'ED. low ■■■ i i .1 I. |.;i. ■■ on LOO BOBtOD ferns from 7 or 8-inch pots; must be long and full. Anderson tV Chi-lMruM-n, short HllLs. WANTED licit quotations on i Rose Liberty, ,.n own roota The Dlngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. ■Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Here Tqu Bre tor Bargains i 'n. Ki.l, r II. Ot aitchlosi 0, 18 Ob - ' i Boiler 1 : I. In\ll, S\HI. I . , i. ■.. *5.ou i>er dox. ivin - Al~.> Plniul.iiu Wrmi-hl Ir.r. : ided, tfwanin r. , ! . : . i i ;, Bliorl time .it these AVE* BUI - MANHAHAN SUPPLY CO., "mTu New York Mention the Kl,irlm»' Kx -tiaiiKe when writing. Printing.. We are outfitted to do everything in this line required by the florist, the seedsman and the nurseryman, from an en- velope to the most stylish kind of acatalogfue. Write us. . . A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd. 2 Duane Street, New York 58 The Florists' Exchange ! carnations j J F. DORNER £* SONS CO. IA FAYETTE, INI J Mention the florliti' Bxch«Of» J1S LOUISE F« NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to 4 feet in length. Received Certificate of Merit at Summer Flower Show of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Kooted Cuttings, $2.00 per .1. '/.en ; $10.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000; $500.00 per 10.000. All orders to February 1, 1903. FICK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. Mention the FlorlflU' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings We are receiving orders now for the New Carnations of l'.KU . nls<> fur Uk-N^w and Standard eorts. Send for Descriptive Price List. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Ready Now. Ethel Crocker, Cressbrook, Gaiety, Enquirer, Morning Glory. February and March Delivery. Queen Louise, Alba, Her Majesty, Adonis, Apollo, Prosperity, Koosevelt, Mrs. Higlnbotham, Mrs. E. A. Nelson. Send a list of what you want, stating number of each variety and when they are to be delivered. ALBERT M. HERR, ■-""»""•• Pa- Florists' Exchange CARNATION CUTTINGS Ready Now GOV. WOlCOtt, white.... ;l Alba, white Golden Beauty, yellow Vlollana, variolated J. H. Mauley, scarlet , Viola Allen, variegated. Gaiety, fiue variegated.. .. Harry Keilll, crimson... Apollo, scarlet Dorotby Whitney, yellow Stella, Dornor's variegate,! erioo M 00 •erkMi 1 00 36 00 9 00 75 00 i 00 35 00 I 00 35 00 :i', III) 4 III) 35 00 400 35 00 i 00 36 00 i 50 40 00 :ir, no 3 00 25 III) 2 60 15 00 3 00 25 00 2 60 1 50 20 00 10 00 orth 2000 Eastern Rooted Cul Pi Governor Roosevelt Lorna, white Gold NuKKel, yellow. ... Mrs. I.awson, pink Bon Homme Kich ard, white Egypt, maroon Queen Louise, white... G. H. Crane, scarlet Genevieve Lord, light pink EvaoHloli, red Tidal -Wave, pink Mrs. F. Joost, pink Mermaid, salmon, fine... Portia, scarlet Wm. Scott, pink Arjryle, pink El Dorado, yellow General Maceo, ma- $0 35 30 2 00 15 I Write for prices on large lots. 6 at 12 r TermB, SPOT CASH, prepaid to your city i express conditions that if not satisfactory on arr , 25 at 100 rates, 250 at 1000 rates. Dove prices. All rooted cuttings sold under return immediately.when money will be refunded. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis. Cal. CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Now Ready I.awson Enchantress Guardian Angel. Dorotby Genevieve Lord. Per 100 Per 1000 Marciuis Higinbotbani .... Morning Glory Adonis Harlowardeu Estelle 15 00 | Chicago (Red Brad)).. WHITE. 10 00 I Murpby's White VARIEGATED. oo 15 00 I Gaiety 00 16 00 | ArmaziiKly DOCITG Well Rooted Cuttings Strong and Healthy Per 100 Per WOO l $150 $12 50 | Golden Gate. 12 50 Ivory Per 100 Per 1000- 12 50 that if not satisfactory it is to be returned y, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IUL. Mention the Florists' WHITE CARNATION MARION Business all the year around. ROOTED (ITU \ < IS, Jannary ISth and after; ■f.-, ,',il per lei); *45 on per 1,000. I-11'S OF DORA, now at $2.00 per 100. Cash ISAAC A. PASSM0RE, Westchester, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Genevieve Lord, $1.50 per 100 Morning Glory, - I. BO per 100 From 2-inch pots. Flora Hill, - - $2.00 per 100 JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES JEWETT CITY, CONN. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS c&EoDs iperity. W 00 $35 no Mrs..lunst $1 .in 5 sevelt. . 3 00 25 00 Eldorado. 1 00 isbrook. 5 00 40 00 Win. Scott 1 00 . Bradt.. 4 00 35 00 Norway. .. 2 111 Gulden Beauty. Daybreak. Gen. Gomez Gen. ila.fi, »l)ii -• 50 15 on 12 50 \\ ■ < loud 1 50 12 50 flora Hill 1 50 12 50 <(ueen Louise 3 00 25 00 Genevieve Lord 1 50 12 50 .la lues Dean 1 50 12 50 We have some verj early Wm. Sett anil Flora Hill in soil for Summer blooming. Sl'-MK) and sir,. on per 1000. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 J. H. Manley $6 00 Harry Fenn 6 00 Gov. Wolcott 5 00 Mrs. Lawson 3 00 Goodenough, white 2 50 Morning Glory 2 00 Gen. Maceo 1 50 Mrs. Joost 1 50 [SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD, CARNATIONS Carnations at L. E. Marquisee's. A visit to the home of The Marquis, and a pleasant chat with the origina- tor, Mr. Marq.ui.see, of Syracuse, N. Y., are always of interest. On mentioning how many men I had met, who, failing to find a new carnation the first sea- son not up to their expectations, had thrown it out and pronounced it worth- less, Mr. Marquisee said: "That is rad- ically wrong. I always try my new carnations three years at least before I will pronounce one worthless. Would a farmer pronounce a new variety of corn valueless because it did not come up to his expectations the first year? No; another field, with different soil, would be tried. That is just the way It should be with carnations. Too many people do not give enough attention to the kinds of soil required for different varieties. Then, the temperature is an- other matter of great importance. For example, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson vari- ety requires 55 degrees, whereas 45 to 50 degrees is right for The Marquis." Mr. Marquisee is to be highly com- mended for not distributing his variety Empire State. This means quite a loss to him financially, for, after growing it for four years, and having orders for 30,000 cuttings without advertising it, means that he will send our only some- thing that is really good. The long-continued wet weather of last Summer does not seem to have af- fected his seedlings, of which there are four of special merit. There has not been a sign of stem rot in any of them. His seedlings have an individuality of their own— magnificent foliage and an upright growth, with long, stiff stems. and every shoot carries a flower. Of the four seedlings that I was much im- pressed with, one is a white, larger than Empire State; a perfect flower, on stiff stems that hold the blooms well up. It has a very pleasant clove fra- grance, and is a free bloomer. One great advantage with this variety is that it will do well in either a high or low temperature and commences to flower early in the season, continuing till thrown out. Taken all in all, it is the finest white carnation I have seen. Another is a scarlet, and it certainly &f>e American Carnation How To Grow It l Publishers of the Florists' Exchange. By C. W. WARD ttii.ulstsin THE CARNATION In America has reached a lndttHtry possessed hv i tlier Mower -if modern times and BUbject of tl uitlvutliin of the plant has li come an urn. nt fully and completely met In the present vol nine, which In nil lies t he experience "f the .'Ullln.r. » ln> Is recognized as being a g 1 1„. f,,n, America. The so. pi- .if t he book will be gleaned [nun the subjoined table ofcontenls: Hist iry and Development of the Carnal Inn - I'lie Carnation In A in-rlca— The Commercial Importance of the Carnation 1 idustrv— I'he American Carna ■ Inn Society— Use of Carnations as a Decorative Firmer- i.enernl (.,reen house i ultu, e— Soils -Man ore and Fei tilizers— I'ropa- and Shipping of Young Stock — I'reatmeiit of Young Stock preparatory to Planting '" — tment alter Culture— Lifting tol Plant Carnation the Hehl- nations — Bench Const ructina— Suh-irrlgatl.nl -Heating Carnation Housese— Carnations fur Summer blooming lidding a ml Hardy Carna tlons— Carnations fur I'ot Cul I nr. — liaising Carnations from Seed -Cross breeding and Fertilizing— Varieties— Sports and Variations — The Ideal Carnation -Traits and Peculiarities — Various c lussill, a l Ions of the Carnation- List of Varieties for Dlff-rent Localities— The Future of the Carnation -Its Commercial aspect and Prices - \Vh.. sha II engage la ' 'nma ti.m < ; r. . wing— I 'oes it Pa v to do thlnvs Well- Calendar of Operations— Carnations in California, Canada, in the West,' the Fast, the South. It will at once be seen that a work of this nature should he in the hands of every florist and others Interested In the subject who desire t i keep abreast or the times, and to make the g- owing of ca mat 1. 1 us, l,v tl iosl mod ecu methods, a profitable part of their business. The Book is profusely lllust nted by original engravings from life made specially for this work, with lour colored plates. Handsomely printed from large, clear type on fine enameled paper. Quarto, cloth. Price, $3. 50. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. Office! : 2 to S Diane St., H. T. Address P. 0. BOX 1697, NEW YORK CITT January 1", 1008 The Florists9 Exchange 59 CARNATION CUTTINGS Now Ready NONE BETTER well-rooted cut ?ldom equaled, ngs of the following varieties, Free from Disease id if not found satisfactory you have the privilege of retu A First-Class in every respect. ae all cuttings: WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS AND CATALOGUE. Mention_the_FlorIsts^ExchaDge when writing. CARNATIONS ■ :<' < I TTI> NEW WHITE CARNATION Enchantress, Mrs. Thos. W. Law son. Golden Beauty, Governor Roosevelt, Governor Wolcott Apollo, Harrv Fenn, E. A. Nelson, Morning Glory, Dorothy Whitney, Estelle, Queen Louise, Prosperity, White Cloud, Stella, Guardian Angel, Mrs. Potter Palmer', Lorna, Mrs. Higinbotham, Gaiety, J. H. Manley, Dorothy. Viola Allen, Mrs. F. Joost, The Marquis, G. H. Crane, Enquirer) Cressbrook, Adonis, Lillian Pond, Pres. McKinlev, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Tiger. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Joliet, Illinois. Mention the Florists* ExrhnnifP whon writing * May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A first claKK commercial white of good marketable size, very productive, perfect nh:i|ieil flower, of good form anil substance. A calyx that never Hplits under any con- ditions. Mich Clove fragrance. A good strong grower and brings the first price In New York market. Price. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. FLORIAIVA Now fast taking the lead as a first-class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in any quantity. Price, S.'l.OU per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Is a beauty — a very free bloomer, each Bower on a long, stiff stem that shows It oft to great advantage. A vase of these flowers, picked for an order, was a sinlu to look upon, being brighter than anything I have yet witnessed in scar- lets. This sort is also an early and Continuous bloomer. The third is a beautiful shade of pink, quite unlike anything yet sent out. It is beautifully and delicately penciled. The flowers are not extra large — 3 to 3% inches; but it will make a splendid flower for design work, being just the color that can be used in most any design, not clashing with other colors. The last is a yellow, very deep and showy, with the edges of the petals fringed with deep pink. The bloom is quite fragrant, and a fine flower borne on stiff stems. Mr. Marquisee is propagating all he can for the purpose of disseminating these seedlings in the near future. H. T. CALENDARS RECEIVED, We acknowledge receipt of calendars for 1903 from the under-noted Arms: E. C. BROWN & CO., Rochester, N. T., manufacturers of spray pumps. CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY, Kalamazoo, Mich. New Pink Carnation $UCCES$ "That's the way you'll sp.-ll "SUCCESS" when at the .-nil ..f tli.- -.:,-,. I, ion .mi, ii,, i,,ur profit-. ■■sriVK.ss" will p»y more per -,,,'iare foot than '' K-..i,-.'l cuttings. |j ':!!i"per doz.; $2.50 per 25; 18.011 per 100; $70.00 per loon. Fur Sale by HENRY F. MITCHELL, Philadelphia, Pa. JOHN G. SHOLL, Burlington, N.J. D©pt, t Mention the Wlorlatt' B«ch«ng« M's While Carnation Is proving Itself a payliis commercial white. Itwas in mil crop fur the H..li.lays. Has been In .-..utiiiui.us crop alio-.' August. We do not claim a Fancy, but the best paying White on our market to-day, as a keeper, as a producer, seller and shipper. It Is all we claim ror It. We are booking orders now for February 1st to 15th de- Uvery. First-class cuttings and satisfaction guarantee.!, or iieuey rei'uiele.l I'lae.- y..ur ..!■- -*"- S. S. Skidelsky, traveling London, Ont.. Canadi, -u.l iiircct. ts.un per 100: per 1000 in 5000 lots; W0. per Wm. Murphy,Wholesale Carnation Grower 130 E. Third St.. Cincinnati, Ohio Mention the Florists' Eichange_whenwrlthig. OARMTIATIOTSTS Crocker $1.25 $10.00 .fount $1.60 $12.1 Seotl I 2.". 111.00 Hill . 2.00 1-..1 Muriiuis 1.0 12.-,o While Cloud 2.00 15.( Union Street Greenhouse Co., Geneva, N. Y. lientUm tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Well rooted. Now ready for immediate delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook $1.50 $40.00 Queen Louise 3.00 25.00 Roosevelt 3.50 30.00 Palmer 6.00 45.00 Higinbotham 6.00 50.00 Prosperity 3.50 30 00 Morning Glory .... 2.00 15.00 Liberal discount on large orders. T.KRAFT, 1 35 Johnson Av., Newark, N.J. Mention ihp Florists' Exchange when writing- Carnations, Rooted Cuttings pTrYoO Per 1000 K* !'» }', ■% o3; WJ:B $50.00 Triumph'm8'!:§o 'sS Gen. Maceo, 2.00 ■15.00 Variegated. 17.50 Per 100 Per 1000 17 511 Gaiety, S1.K1 *:15 no BOSTON FERNS. Cash or C. O. D. W. J, &M.S.VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS and ROSES CARNATIONS Flora Hill White Cloud... Norway Mrs. LawMon, . OUT OF 8VIXCII Cms .$4,110 *:;.-.. oil the Florltts' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS *ll from grafted Roses and Carnations slock, except Perle ai ROSES. 0 1. Per 100 I « Bride $1.50 1) I Bridesmaid 1.50 | CARNATIONS, WHITE. White Cloud.. Flora Hill Gov. Wolcott.. White Bradt.. Lillian Pond No or ...10.00 ! Prosperity ; WHITE FOK SPECIAL PRICES ON LAKdF. LOTS, for le-s limn oil ,.| iHi-i.-ti till.-.l ;it Hi.-.- pn.-.-w. "We will have a i in.lesinai.l K. .-.-, ren.l.v April l>t, nt $lni..-rlo0. All ..littiui:- :m.l pUiui - Per 100 $2.00 1.50 Adonis 14.00 H VKOON. Gen. WWseo i; o-it ... 1.50 BBt BASSETT & WASHBURN "VttSEP Mention the Florists- Exchange when writing. ROSES ROOTED CUTTINGS 2\-inch POT PLANTS Urid. -m.-iitl CHRNHTIONS ROOTED CUTTINCS Variegated. Knohaiitress Mrs. 1,,-niM.ii Uorothj Bride :t.00 25. OC Bridesmaid :i.OO 25.0C Meteor 2.50 20. OC IVORY CUTTINGS, $2.50 per 100; 20.00 per lOOO. WIETOR BROS. ,51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ills. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 Per 1000 ... $2.00 $15.00 ... Lis 10.011 ... 1 16 10.00 O. II. < r.in, .. H.00 120.00 .. 4.00 30.00 .. l..--i 13.00 .. 1.60 12.00 half of the, above prices. GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III iUoo U>* Florists' Exchange when writ'-"*. 60 The Florists' Exchange A Weekly Medium of Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. 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Electrotypes of the illustrations used this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers, f—— application. headquarters for all stand- ard books pertaining to the Florist, Nur- sery and Seed Interests. Send 2c. stamp for complete descriptive catalogue. Contents. page Advertising, Random Notes on 53 American Carnation Society 60 Bowling 57 Briefs for Busy Florists 63 Brooklyn, N. Y., Hotels 60 Calendars Received 59 Canadian News 64 Carnations at L. E. Marquisee's 58 Cement in Greenhouse Construc- tion (Illus.) 62 CATALOGUES RECEIVED: Burpee's Farm Annual, Thorburn & Co.'s, Dreer's Garden Calendar ■'<'■'< Changes in Business 64 Express Rates on Cut Flowers 60 Fires 64 Firms Who Are Building 61 Glass, Acid-dipped 61 Market Review 64 New York Botanical Garden 63 New York Florists' Club 62 Nursery Department 54 OBITUARY: John Peed. Charles Winter, S. B. Smiley, Wm. Streuber, C. M. Ravier, John Dick 60 F. L. Harris 61 "Peony Association of the S. A. F." 60 Question Box 62 Reflections on Current Topics 61 Seed Trade Report 53 Snapdragons 63 Tarrytnwn Horticultural Society... 65 TRADE NOTES: Baltimore 54 Chicago, Cleveland, Madison, N. J„ New York, Omaha, Pittsburg 65 Indianapolis 66 Boston, Bridgeport, New Haven, Providence 68 Buffalo, Cincinnati, Poughkeepsie, Detroit, San Diego, Tuxedo, N. Y 69 Orange, N, J 71 Congress having placed coal on the free list will tend to relieve the situa- tion to some extent, although It will be some time before any real benefit is felt. In the year 1902 the congressional distribution of Farmers' bulletins num- bered 4,289,126 copies out of a total of 6.150,000. The total appropriation for the preparation and printing of the bul- letins was $107,500. Express Rates on Cut Flowers. We are in receipt of the subjoined communication on this subject from the chairman of the S. A. F.'s legisla- tive committee, Mr. John N. May: Editor Florists' Exchange: The excessive express rates on cut flowers do not appear to interest the tlorists generally throughout the coun- try, judging from the few protests re- ceived up to last Saturday, January 10. Twelve letters only have been received; although notices were printed in each of the three trade papers one week prior to above date. This would certainly indicate that the florists, as a body, do not object to pay the excessive rates now being charged, and is plain proof that they would rather pay sixty-five to seventy per cent, more daily for ex- pressage on the flowers they may be shipping, than trouble to write half a dozen lines of protest, costing them at most four cents. A committee has been appointed by the president of the S. A. F. to take up the matter at headquarters here in New York; and the invitation for pro- tests, sent out through the trade press as above stated, was a preliminary work necessary for the said committee to have something definite to work up- on. The subject certainly would appear to be of sufficient interest to the flor- ists, one and all, to do something, and that something cannot well be less than to write a couple of letters, one for use in New York by the committee, the other to the superintendent of the ex- press company in the city nearest to where each florist is located. Furthermore, if any concession is to be gained, every florists' club, as a body, should take up the matter at once, and make a vigorous protest to each company in its respective city. Thus by united action something may be accomplished; but it is useless to suppose the express companies will take any notice whatever of a dozen protests. In conclusion, if florists want the rates reduced they should act at once, or the matter will fall flat; and the first thing we know another jump in rates will follow. Get your protest in immediately; make it as short and con- cise as possible, but let it be an em- phatic protest. JOHN N. MAY. 55 W. 26th St., N. Y. City, The necessity of complying with the request of Mr. May, and that at the earliest moment, should be patent to all. Assistance can only be rendered by the national society and made effec- tual when its endeavor for redress is backed by the individual effort of the members of the trade of the whole country, whose interests are involved. The matter of express rates was dis- cussed by the New York Florists' Club on Monday evening last, when some im- portant information was supplied by ex-President O'Mara, who has been ex- erting himself in the premises and al- ready has had personal conferences with the express companies relative thereto. We direct the attention of our readers to Mr. O'Mara's remarks given in another column. It will be seen that, with the data in his hands, from the viewpoint of the florists, and the statements made by the express companies, he considers the case of the cut flower shippers not a particularly strong one. Protests on the grounds of mere sentiment, he believes, will not carry much weight. It must be shown to the companies that the ex- orbitant rates now prevailing will re- sult in a loss of traffic to them, which will be diverted to other channels of conveyance, should no relief be forth- coming. Such a presentation of the case would be the most potent favor- able factor in the hands of the commit- tee; and it was a similar condition con- fronting the companies that influenced them in making the reduction in the express rates on plants when that sub- ject was under consideration. It is claimed by the express compa- nies that heretofore cut flowers have been carried by them at a loss, which was annually becoming greater on ac- count of the increase in business on same, the augmented risk incurred, and the consequent addition to the number of resulting claims for damage and from other causes. The advance in the rates was made, the companies state, to offset the contingent adverse conditions necessary to be met. On the ether hand, the trade can justly advance poor service, resulting in vexatious and damaging delays, ere ative of financial loss; careless hand'lng of cut flowers, especially in Winter: unsettled and disputed claims; the smashing of returned empty recepta- cles, and other evils in dealing with ex- press companies and their employees. And while the increase in the rates comes at a most inopportune time, when the fuel question is having its disas- trous effects on the business, that fact is not likely to carry much weight in any demand for relief from excessive expressage charges. All unpaid claims against express companies, of whatsoever nature, with full particulars, should be placed in the hands of the committee, and other data of a material character that will strengthen the case of the florist. But the most potent agency of all, looking to redress, will be a demonstration of the fact that the services of the ex- press companies as carriers of cut flow- ers can be dispensed with, at no addi- tional cost or inconvenience to the shippers. That Peony Association of the S, A.F. Harking back to the so-called "Peony Association of the S. A. F." it is ob- served in the Proceedings of the So- ciety for 1902 that "a peony enthusiast, located near the executive officers of the Association, who is not in anyway interested in commercial floriculture, has promised to form a Peony garden on his private estate, and allow his gardener to cultivate and look after the collection for the benefit of the As- sociation. This removes all possibility of bias," etc. Here in so many words we have the integrity and honesty of the whole of the commercial growers of peonies in the United States impugned. The al- leged association must of necessity go outside of the commercial growers with the work it proposes to undertake to "remove all possibility of bias," the de- duction being that the stigma of "bias" would attach to the result of tests made by the commercial man! This surely is placing the "ornamental hor- ticulturist" on the pinnacle of probity to the disadvantage of his professional brother with a vengeance. Never was a greater insult openly directed against the American florist and nurseryman, and that it should find its exploitation in the proceedings of our National So- ciety is the most regrettable part of it. Whatever the objects of those respon- sible for unwarranted assumptions of the character referred to, the S. A. F. O. H., willingly or unwillingly on the part of those held to account for 'the appearance of an attack on the good name of the craft in the records of the Society, has been made a party to something far from creditable or bene- ficial. A duty lies before the president of the Society to annul the entire work so far of the "peony committee," and he should perform it without further delay. American Carnation Society. Railroad Rates. In connection with the meeting of the society to be held in Brooklyn, N. Y., February 19 and 20 next, the railroads in the Trunk Line Association have granted a rate of fare and one-third for the round trip, contingent on an at- tendance of not less than 100 delegates who have paid not less than 75 cents on going journey. Tickets (and certifi- cates) may be purchased not earlier than February 16 and not later than February 20, except from places where it is possible to reach the place of meeting by noon of February 20, when tickets may be sold for morning trains of that date. A fee of 25 cents will be collected for each certificate validated. The New England Association, Cen- tral Passenger Association, Southeast- ern Passenger Association and West- ern Passenger Association, as well as the Canadian lines, have been asked to co-operate, the latter in reduction from Canada east of and including Toronto. John Peed. John Peed, senior member of the firm of John Peed & Son, of Roupell Park Nurseries, Norwood Road, Lon- don, S. E„ died on December 24, aged 72 years. The deceased had been in the gardening business all his life, and his firm did a large American trade. Charles Winter. Charles Winter, a florist of Mansfield, Mass., and a frequent exhibitor at the shows of the Massachusetts Horticult- ural Society, died January 10, after a lingering illness. Samuel B. Smiley. Samuel B. Smiley, Lancaster, N. Y., was found dead in the boiler room of his greenhouse establishment, on the morning of January 9, by his wife. Mr. Smiley's death was due to heart disease. William Strueber. William Strueber, one of the best known German residents of Oshkosh, Wis., died suddenly at his home, 133 Eveline street, Sunday afternoon, of heart disease. Decedent was 73 years of age and was until recently engaged in the florist's business. Claudius Ravier. Claudius M. Ravier, of Mobile, Ala., died Friday afternoon, January 9. He was one of the pioneer florists Alabama. The deceased was born in France and for some years was a dent in the botanical gardens of Paris. He occupied positions in the United States in New York, Rochester and New Orleans, commencing as a florist in the latter city in 1869. Six years later he went to Mobile. A widow, three sons and one daughter survive him. John Dick. John Dick, Sr., one of the pioneer florists of Philadelphia, died on Tues- day last, January 13, aged 88 years. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and came to this country in 1836. From 1838 to 1841 he was in partnership with James Ritchie at American and Oxford streets. He then started a place of his own at Fifty-third and Woodland ave- nue, and for many years was noted as a grower of camellias and hardy roses. At one time he opened a seed store at 135 Market street, and later conducted a retail flower store at 1.723 Chestnut street. He acquired considerable real estate, and had practically been out of business for 15 years. ■ DAVID RUST. Brooklyn, N. Y., Hotels. Name. Location. Tlan. The Pierre] I ....Montague and Hicks Sts... America Clarendon Washington St Europea si George Clark Sti t America Utor Hous Broadway Cen Broadway, New STork Europea i,., t Broadwaj . New Sbrk.. imeriea 1 1. ■ legates desiring that hotel accom- modations be reserved for them should ddresa th, chairman of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society's reception com- mittee, Mr. Charles G. Weeber, 25 Wil- low place, Brooklyn, N. Y., as early as possible. It would greatly facilitate the work of the reception committee in handling the delegates if, as far as possible, they would endeavor to come in par- ties; and if each also would advise Mr. Weeber of the train and the depot in New York City at which he will arrive, so that all can be met and escorted to their respective hotels. January 17, loo:t The Fiorist-s' Exchange 61 Fred. L. Harris. Fred '• Hai rls, of Welleslej . Mass i iwaj on Sunday, January 1 1. Mr. i lan is h'.i\ es behind him of iin greatest horticultural i imenl fa ii iiiini i" i hi beautiful woi Id i.i i i iinin.-w ell estate, n hei e i be de Eased was gardener for over fortj y. ■ins, from which position he retired about two and a half years ago. was born In I >» ay, i Ing I. in. I. mi December SO, 1822. After a mill ship, and having ac- Hflred a thorough knowledge of his ■ simi, il. i i\ ill ,ii sm I ih.- tin. st estates and gardens In his native country, be came t.> America, Mttling first at St. John, New Bruns- wick, in 1S50. lie went in i Ii. Int.- Mi. H. H. Hunnewell in 1853, when began tin' transformation which i verted Is into the tin.-st and best lai.t-.iui garden in the country. Mr. Harris, then a young man, took hold of this Immense undertaking, and through his experience, taste, tact and love of the beautiful in nature succeed- ■ in i degree beyond the expectations of the most vivid imagination. It Eilld 1"' vain to try at this time to tell of his capabilities. They are known to all. From that time the Hunnewell es- tate became the school and Mr. Harris the teacher for scores of younger gar- deners, who have later made their mark in the horticultural world; and all without exception ague that to Mr. Harris is due much of the credit, so that witnesses to his handiwork exist in all parts of this section. Mr. Harris was always interested in young men who showed they had the "right stuff" in (hem, and was of great assistance to them. Under his care the Hunne- -.11 place improved rapidly and all who visited it during the Boston con- vention will recall with pleasure the happy day spent there. Pleasant, kind- ly and entertaining, he was always ready and pleased to have visitors. Deceased married in 1S62, and had two children, one of whom, Fred I.., Jr.. survives him. After more than forty years in serv- ice Mr. Harris retired in the Summer of 1900, and shortly after was attacked with a lingering illness, from which he never fully recovered. As stated, on Sunday morning he died, having sur- vived the late Mr. Hunnewell, who reached the ripe age of 91, but a few months. Funeral services were held at his late home, Tuesday, at 2:30 p. m., and were well attended by neighbors and a large turnout of gardeners and florists, who came from far and near to pay their i s to him they loved so dear- ly. Very tine music was rendered by a quartette, and an impressive eulogy preached by the clergyman. The re- mains wme taken for burial to the family lot at Natick, where Mr. Harris rests beside his late wife. The floral tributes were numerous and very fine. The Horticultural Club sent a choice wreath r,f violets nn.l N. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR: I've had another rude awakening. This time by my wife. Will you, sir, and the gentle reader hear wiih me while I narrate the cir- cumstance? I bad just settled down to a comfort- able siesta, after an unusually heavy dinner, consequent on receipt of the remittance of one of your pittances for "work well done," for which, thanks, when Mrs. Job, who is a lover of high-class literature (that is win- she reads the three florist trade pa- pers), looked up from the pages of the January 10 number of your ancient Western contemporary, and exclaimed, | What sharply: "Job, now, like these Philadelphia scribblers, you've opened your mouth and put your foot in it at last." "What's the matter, my dear?" I drowsily questioned. "My mouth, like Mercutio's wound, is hardly BO wide as a door; and I wea i a numbei ten shoe." ■"Why, I some fellow, far back in the row, is calling you all sorts of nil"'s a fly, a gnat, a mosquito, a donkey, a monkey, a wart, and a boll," said she. "Read it, please." And she did. add- in"., "the man u ho v i, ma ii i nd ' cholar." " Will, now," said l, in 1 1. ol mj erui friend, Frit 1 i Idei . "I must bat oi 1 1 sore spots touchi d, and i ubbi d II In i iki ail dosi i ' Hows," that mid 1 iin stj I- me a walking - i" i , simian and at [nine curl , and a cln iini.iiniiiii.il ing museum a i. .i i a Mi' i Ions, and so forth \n.i as Holj Willie soliloquizi d, so did I . "What am I, or mj gi m n a That I .should g.t such i - "You lake it mighty cool,' ild Sirs Job. "Why, I'd be madder i han a wet leu," "What's the use? It's harmless. 'Come, let us reason together,' and you'll find the charaelerizaliiins not half so bad .s they were intended to be." "Take the mosquito first. Scientists have pi men it a useful, a very useful Insect; and if it's the female kind that i likened to, so much the better. She performs a duty to. mankind in singing around them and keeping them guessing as to where she will alight "You say the 'Lastman' slates I alighti il "ii 'Lonsdale's bald spot.' That must be the 'leviathan of horticulture' who contributes 'Notes and Com- ments' to the funny column of another paper, and signs 'E. L.' The same 'leviathan,' 1 take it. who indites state documents on greenhouse management of a platitudinal nature, to be distrib- uted for nothing, thus depriving the trade papers of legitimate business, and raises the deuce when 'national and other organizations' give away for publication the essays written gratis for them. A man named Watson com- mends E. D. for his generosity; E. L. himself condemns the societies, and rails at the editors for grabbing their 'only asset.' " "Funny, ain't it?" said she. "It is." said I. "You say they also call me a gnat. Now, that's a very formidable insect. You've read of some folk who 'strain at a gnat and swallow a camel.' That's like the S. A. F.; it wrestles till it's red in the face with the poor old peony and his ihe coal questi< "What's the next sii yes, the donkey. Well, member the long-eared c to l.l.'lZ 111, I Wi Fool ' and we all a wonderful ainly; Rud- lends; it is A w art on the Acid Dipped Glass Editor Florists' Ext B ng to qui i ■ . , I , , ,. • pped Indo ■■ i.i i i i ..I dlffei Kord to bavi a 'in. i. n .ii count hi i h dipped is mi ei ' .; i j ,] ii .i ei.i I nl has a 111 Illlant hi ICi ('. S. WKI'.Kl; A ''ii \eU V.llk. Eli tor Florists'' Exchange: \. i.i ■ 1 1 1 ' i " ■ < ■■.in: i: "i - dipped n hot ai ni This is done I tl dirt and doi not improvi the quality I'lltllA MVII.I.K GLASS \\ ' ' I : I FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. Ki sn\ II, I.E. MD.— George F. Moore will erect two new greenhouses the com- ing Spring. CHBSTE, PA.— Emil Lelker has begun the erection of an additional greenhouse, 26 x 100 feet in size. WESTFIELD, MASS.— S. E. Barton will build ii large greenhouse upon land recently purchased by him. The board of regents of the Uni- versity of Idaho have appointed Lowell B. Judson, of Lansing, Mich., to fill the chair of horticulture in the uni- versity and horticulturist of the experi- ment station, made vacant by the res- ignation of Professor F. A. Huntley. Mr. Judson is a graduate of Harvard A. B. course, and from the Michigan Agricultural college, where he special- INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Balaam lambasted the poor ass, nil it actually roared a warning, and the false prophet's life was saved. The Balaams are not all dead yet, and there is still need for an ass. I hope to re- main one— of this character— till gath- ered to my sires. "Acquaintance with Kipling, did you say, and a member of the monkey tribe? Why. yes; I once aped Kipling in the columns of The Florists' Ex- change by writing a poem (?) on 'The Fool.' Some eminent writer bad writ- ten himself dov, gave him credit knowledge of h yard and I art well to remind ner, of the fac "Next? Oh. trunk, or a boil on the neck of the trad-.' th.y call me. As my 'gibber- ings, jeremiades,' etc., seem only to disturb ill uanimity of two individ- uals, these twain must consider them- selves 'the trade'— one the trunk, the other the neck. Now that reminds me of one of Aesop's fables, about the By thai sal on the axle of the chariot wheel and exclaimed, 'What a dust I do raise!' But even warts. 1 nd other excrescences, facial Or otherwise, are beneficial. They demonstrate very forcibly a constitutional clern m;. iin-nt of some organ of the anatomy upon which they appear. And if my prem- ises regarding the constltutl the trade is correct— then, in the words of Hamlet, was it? 'There's something rotten in the state of ' Pi nnsj I "They want to know how you eat, too." said Mrs. Job. "Well i thai But ii '"ills to mind the following story: Qeorgie said to his sister's ad- mirer one day: 'Mr. Slav long. II m. - • ' Il '"I" '•• In no , ,: : orgie?' 'Oh, because mv mamma says you drink like a fish.' "Mo do 1 eat? Just like other don- keys. 'Lastman' will have no diffi- culty in ascertaining how. If he'll take a look in the mirror the next time he's at the JOB." r.iii.ii- w J Iliij. rsdi.rfi-i- H & Co.72 fiercer H H & Co. Black 0 Bobblnk & Atkln Bock W A Bonnot Bros . . BrailsliaM .V llnrlilni Kriin i liir i :'i s s Brown Bros Co ... Brown 10 C & Co. . . Brown P Burgei in P .1 Caldwell, the Woo I'ni Carn Co'!! Canadian A.lvis . i'iii'I I. ,1 li Central Mien Nor Chicago i'.h'i, Co Chllds .ii.. . Chlnnlck W J . . ,i ■ i B g Conard & Tones I i onncll n.'in . . . em m i: ,v Son. Crooke J J Co . . Crown Pern Co Cunningham ■' il Cut Flower Ex Davis v B (I s. Deal I ,f B llnrii.T 1" A i .■ ' 70 D C TO Elchholj I! 50 Blsele C :-' F.llzalioth Vi.i II 41) I I 1 in X.-s a Co.54 Kvi-ihIimi Pros 50 l'nr.|iiliar I; , Felt&oueen .1 t: On eiil - Guiltier \ Hill E G ft Co. Hilfinger Bros . Blppard B Igoe Bros Jacobs s a: Son Jack -"ii & Pei i. ne . :. I Jessamine Cur. I. 'its Lager ft IInrri-11 . . . .55 1 Long I) B 70 r.or.l A- Biimliain Co. ,71 ,i Manhattan Snp Mauger W ' MrK.-llar A i I • . lill Moon Win HI I oi '. OS I Nil CO ol B0 Murphy w m 59 07 i a Son 58 i i iii.. a I ul-'.Tl.'H. . .64 I ' M.'l, I..-1 Haw lings i: I 06 Rawson uj l 67 Her 70 Held Eld OS lainiii'i" George , . . ,r»i> Relnbi ' Peter r>8 Ucuter s .1 r,o Reynolds I I, Co 70 Rid ird i w ft Co.86 Rid i ne Rledi i I Co 67 l:ij.|.. r-. i i;,.,, 70 i;..biiis,„i ii m a i ,.oo 60 Itunp J F 51 Salter W it 56 Saltf.ir.l Co.. 07 Sander I a Son ."..'. Bird i: o- rlum 70 S.'hmWI 3 c r,o S./liinilz I u o ,.r,i Scott J .... Smith w a Sollini 0 B0 Springfield i i i.nin Co.70 .' < StoothoS ii Snii,,|.|. A v. Slyer J J Suther] i G r.s Taylor i; J as ii. 59 [ ft Co DO Tobacco u .\ i • o 70 Inlon St i: i Vanhorn On ' ' ■ ' i ' ' Weber H A Webster I'.r. 0 ii 52 '.'. 'i' i' i; ■ os WbtlMIii Pollen- c... ,7o Whltton a 8 n Wi.-lor Bros 50 w i Bros 60 INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS Meyer C F . . Michell ii r BULBS, I'Uitt i:ks. Al.nlil.iii 50 A-.-i-i'iiiinn 50-52 Altei'iialilli.'ia 50 impi .lopslfi 49 49 Asters ... Azaleas 10 .,1 -..1 55 Begonias ... la 51 52-55- 56-06 Bnugalnvlllca 55 Box 51-54 Browallia 62 Bulbs I. imed I i aladlum . Calceolarias 50 i ai nations .62-1 | ben Ii 51 I 'lirvs.iiillieuiums . . . .50 .1 .'.1 52.-..-. .'..; iii 51 :.i 55-72 4952 55-50-66 Cut flowers.. 00 07 OS -00 Cyeas Cyclamen ol "J 50 00 Cyperua 66 Dahlias 66 Palsies II Decorative PI n. ■,, Pl.-lytra I 'ni. ."I 10 52-55-50 Erlcns 55 54 Ceriillllllil- HII ii Hyacinths 10 .".I 51 ' Peonies ... Phlox 51 Pinks. Ilin.l. Primula , Privet 53-51 Pari- 55 Pyrellinim 19 52 Ull'.'l.'.lel Poses 10 51 5 1 5.5 5.1.5s 59-7" Salvia ...105.1505,;.,., Sanseviera 72 Selaglnella oo Shamrock 51 Shrubs 51 Small fruits 54 Smlla.x ... I'. Solanum 52 3plr«ea - Strob 81 50-60 60-62 .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.52 Trees .... Tulips .. Vegetables ■ ' . MISCELLANEOl .' Boilers . - ' I' 57 7n Cut Flower I: ' Designs 7n Fittings 71 72 i].|.lles Galax .,' 7" 71 72 Glazing Poll Valves Put ■ Sash 7o-7 - iters Wants Wax Flow 62 The Florists9 Exchange New York Florists' Club. Despite the cold weather prevailing on Monday evening last, January 12, a very satisfactory attendance was pres- ent at the club meeting. Ex-President Sheridan deli vend his valedictory, in which he referred to the very satisfac- tory condition of the club, both as re- gards membership and finances. There were now on the roll nearly 250 mem- bers, most of whom were in good stand- ing. Mr. Sheridan expressed his ap- preciation of the assistance rendered him by the officers and the various committees, as well as the encourage- ment given him by the large attend- ances of the members at the meetings. He then introduced President-elect Troy, who, in a neat little speech, promised his best endeavors on behalf of the club. He regretted the financial failure of the past show, and added that the club had a duty to perform to the New York public in giving exhibi- tions, even if only in a smail way to which the public could be admitted free. He hoped to see another outing of the members in the Summer, which would be as enjoyable as the one held last year. He called attention to the forthcoming meeting of The American Carnation Society in Brook- lyn, February 19 and 20, and also touched on the matter of the advance on express rates. He then appointed Messrs. Hafner and Elliott to escort Vice-President Traendly to his chair. The vice-president had delivered his speech on the evening of his election and had nothing further to add. Secretary Young and Treasurer Weathered made their customary an- nual addresses, promising the best ser- vice at their command in behalf of the club. Mr. Weathered stated that the annual dinner would take place at the St. Denis Hotel, Broadway, January 31, at 7.30 o'clock, price of the ticket being $5.00. Mr. O'Mara. on behalf of the com- mittee on resolutions on the death of Alex. McLennan, presented a set of resolutions bearing testimony to the unswerving honesty, splendid integrity and valued services rendered to the club by the deceased for many years. A copy of the resolutions was ordered sent to the bereaved family of Mr. Mc- Lennan. Two new members were elected and two others proposed. William Turner, of Oceanic, N. J., remitted the amount won by him for prizes at the late show to the funds of the club, and was tendered a vote of thanks for his generous consideration. The treasurer reported several pay- ments to the guarantee fund, and a de- sire was expressed, that as money was required to be disbursed for prizes, those contributing to this fund should send in the amount of their donations to Mr. Weathered as early as conve- nient. . A letter was read from the secretary of the Cincinnati Florists' Society in reference to the advance in express rates, asking the co-operation of the Florists' Club with a view to the res- toration of the former rates. Mr. But- terfield moved that a committee of three be appointed to take this matter in hand. F. W. Kelsey, in seconding the motion, stated that it was a sub- ject on which emphatic action on the part of all hoi ticultural societies should be taken. Not only had the rates been increased, but the service was more unsatisfactory than before, and there was no valid reason, in his opinion, why any increase should be made in the rates for cut flowers. The presi- dent appointed as a committee on ex- press rates Messrs. O'Mara, May and Sheridan, that committee to work in conjunction with the legislative com- mittee of the S. A. F., which is com- posed of the same gentlemen. Mr. O'Mara stated it was incumbent upon the shippers of cut flowers to strength- en the hands of the committee as far as in their power lay; he asked that any suggestions toward that end be sent to Mr. May or to Mr. Sheridan, so that the strongest possible presen- tation be made at first to the express companies. He had visited several of these companies in New York, and as far as he could see, after hearing the information supplied by the express companies, the shippers of cut flowers had not a very strong case; that is, judged by the, material in his hands from the latter. He referred to the work of the Society of American Flor- ists in obtaining a reduction on the express rates on plants. That case, he said, had an element of strength which did not appear in the present one, as he saw it. The express companies were at that time confronted with a loss of the trade of all the catalogue men of the United States, which was to be diverted to the mail. The general public, seeing that goods could be for- warded by mail, would also be influ- enced by the action of the catalogue men, and the express companies were alive to the loss which was likely to ensue through their refusal to comply with the request of the S. A. F. There were probably five millions of cata- logues issued, each one of which made a reference to the shipping of plants by express, and to be deprived of that ad- vertising was a serious matter for the companies. It took nine months from the time of the first attendance of the committee before the express compa- nies to secure the reduction on rates on plants. So far as he could see, hardly any of these arguments could be brought before the traffic managers in the present instance. One argu- ment could be brought before them, viz., that florists near the large cities could deliver their own flowers by wag- ons and take the traffic away from the express companies. If it could be shown that this was feasible, then the ered, W. F. Sheridan, F. H. Traendly, Lawrence Hafner, and S. S. Butterfield. Legislative Committee— Patrick O'- Mara, John N. May, and A. S. Burns. The following committee was also ap- pointed to draw up resolutions of sym- pathy with Mr. O'Mara on the death of his sister: Messrs. Sheridan, Hafner, and Dowsett. Mr. Stewart referred to the death of F. L. Harris, former gardener on the Hunnewell Estate, Boston, who had passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 80 years. Mr. Harris was an honorary member of the Florists' Club. The following gentlemen were appoint- ed to draw up suitable resolutions: Messrs. Manda, Stewart, and Troy. Mr. O'Mara gave notice of a motion that he would present at the next meet- ing, that the House and Entertainment Committee be instructed not to have refreshments at the monthly meetings unless on special occasions when re- freshments would be considered neces- sary and advisable. The matter was discussed by Messrs. Sheridan, Morris, Scott, and Wallace, and the entertain- ment committee, having promised to keep the expenditure down to the low- est notch, an appropriation was grant- ed in the meantime to continue the practice, which was considered to have USE OF CEMENT SLABS IN CONSTRUCTION OF BENCHES. SLABS INCHES. COST ABOUT 7% CENTS PER SLAB. At Establishment of J. Gammage & Son, London, Ont. matter would be simplified. He ad- vised that delay would be profitable, in that it would enable the committee to gather data from which to make the strongest possible presentation of the case, from the florists' .standpoint. In answer to a question by Mr. Wal- lace as to the grounds upon which the advance had been made, Mr. O'Mara replied that the express companies claimed that special service was nec- essary in the conveyance of cut flow- ers; also special wagons for their de- livery, as the flowers, being perishable, could not be held for the ordinary runs of the express wagons. The goods were more expensive to handle, and the risk greater; claims for damages were more frequent than on any other class of merchandise, and, he regretted to say, a good many of these claims, on in- vestigation, had been found to be the result of actual carelessness on the part of the shipper, or on the part of the receiver. The packages were bulky and less weighty than those used for other merchandise, consequently small- er receipts accrued from their convey- ance. These were the most salient points, so far as he remembered, brought forward by the express com- panies. Secretary Y'oung read his annual re- port, in which he stated that the aver- age attendance at the club during the year had been 35 members. He also gave in detail the certificates and other awards made at the meetings. The president appointed the follow- ing committees: Awards— George Cook, Henry Sie- brecht, William Duckham, Charles Lenker, and J. V. Phillips. House and Entertainment— W. F. Sheridan, F. H. Traendly, and Robert Kuhne. Dinner Committee— Chas. B. Weath- a beneficial effect on the attendance. An invitation to the officers was re- ceived from the Morris County Gar- deners and Florists' Society to attend their smoker on January 14. Mr. Wallace spoke of the forthcom- ing meeting of The American Carna- tion Society in Brooklyn next February and referred to the expected large at- tendance and exhibition. He also stat- ed that matters were progressing fa- vorably relative to the proposed ban- quet to be given the delegates, and that efforts would be made by the sec- retary of The American Carnation So- ciety to obtain reduced railroad rates for delegates attending the convention. An invitation from President Ward, of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society, to the members, setting forth that tick- ets to the banquet could be obtained at $3.00 each, was ordered filed. The meeting here adjourned. Cement in Greenhouse Construction. We have used cement for side walls to tile benches with economical and successful results. The lower wall, be- fore the tile is put on, is four inches in thickness and of any desired depth to suit the grade. It is composed of one part cement to seven of gravel. After the tiles have been placed in position, a top wall, or side, to the bench is made, two inches in thickness and four inches high. This is composed of one part cement and four parts of fine gravel and sand. Our success with the above led us to try cement for other purposes, ind ihe accompanying photograph Illustrates what we are doing. The construction under way is 10 x 100 feet, for propa- gating. The slabs, which are cora- iosed of one part cement to three parts of sand and fine gravel, are 1% inches thick by 12 inches wide and 21 inches long. They were moulded in the moulds shown in picture. This being an experiment, we used i ordinary wooden bench supports. Of its ! utility, durability, and advantages over j wooden and brick bottom benches for propagating purposes we are now sat- i isfied, and in future operations will use angle or tee-iron supports, thus making an absolutely permanent con- struction. The saving in first cost is decidedly . in favor of this style of building, being about 60 per cent, of what wooden and . brick bottom benches would cost, and the future saving in repairs will be an item in favor of the system. The cost of time and material for the two bench- es was $25.34, not including the wooden substructure. WM. GAMMAGE. Cyclamen. (9) What is the proper temperature for cyclamen from the time the plants are housed in the Fall till they come into flower? ONTARIO. —We take it for granted that the cyclamen referred to are plants that have 1 11 growing all Summer, and ex- pected to flower at Christmas time or later. If such is the case, they should have a night temperature of from 50 to 54 degrees, raising it ten or twelve ' degrees during the daytime. Violets. (10) I mail you samples of violet ( leaves for inspection and would like to know if the damaged foliage results from improper culture or from disease. The plants are grown without heat other than natural, and being banked in hot-bed manner. The plants prior to December 5 produced exceptionally good blooms and in quantities, but from that date the leaves seemed to turn yellow, without any discernible reason. The variety is the Princess of Wales, which has proven very prolific until this season. We have had but few days when ventilation could not be given. E. D. E. — The violet leaves do not show any trace of disease other than what might have been caused by the plants being kept too warm, and making a very soft growth, and then having the heat sud- denly taken from them, causing the growth to stop right at once and the leaves to turn yellow. We are of the opinion that the frame has been quite warm from the heat given off by the manure surrounding the frame, and as the manure heat has become ex- hausted and much colder weather has happened at about the same time, the violets have suffered a drop in tem- perature that has given them a severe check. Pick off all the decayed leaves; give air on all favorable occasions, and keep water away until the soil becomes dry, and the violets will recuperate. Dahlias for Cuttings. (11) Will you kindly tell me in your paper the best temperature in which to grow dahlias to produce cuttings? X. Y. Z. —Put the dahlias where they will have a night temperature of 60 degrees, and they will grow freely enough to produce cuttings. Primula Verls Superba. (12) What is the best time to sow Primula veris superba, and what Is the most successful way to grow it? J. H. F. —Sow the seed any time during Feb- ruary or March, so as to get nice little plants by the time the ground is fit to work in Spring. Plant outdoors, in> good, rich soil; and at the approach of Winter give a good protective mulch of straw or leaves. The following Spring the plants will flower in profu- sion. If it is desired to flower them indoors, lift the plants in the Fall, and, after potting or benching them, treat them as is done with pansies, afford- ing a night temperature of 48 or 50 de- grees. January 17. 190.1 The Florists' Exchange 63 The Logan Berry. (13) What other fruit is the Logan BBrry the nearest like; and is it a prof ltable crop to raise by the acre? It. J. The Logan berry is the result of a cross between the raspberry and tljp and lias a habit of growth nearly like the latter-mentioned fruit. Whether it would be profitable or not to grow by the acre we are unable to sa\. Wo very much doubt it. Can any of our subscribers speak on this matter from experience? BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. This Is January 17, and Easter Sat- urday is just twelve weeks away, and a brief resume relative to bringing s Easter flowering plants will no doubt be in order at this time. HYDRANGEAS.— These were put in- to a cool house the first week in Jan- uary an.l have been syringed overhead once a day since, and the leaf buds are now breaking nicely. A night tempera- ture of 50 degrees will suit them for two weeks yet, then the temperature should be run from five to eight de- grees higher and kept there until the flower heads are well along. Have the pots standing where they will drain easily, and keep the plants well sup- plied with water at all times. Fresh tobacco stems spread around the pots will keep down all aphis. LILAC— The plants of these that are to be forced for Easter have all been potted up carefully, and at present are resting in a well-lighted, frost-proof shed, with no artificial heat. They will be put in the house during the week commencing February 23. and will have a night temperature of 60 degrees to start with. After one good watering, a daily syringing will be about all the water needed until growth starts. The syringing is a necessity in order to get the leaf buds to break evenly. HYACINTHS AND TULIPS will re- main in the storage house until the week commencing March 16; then they will be placed in a cool house, with a night temperature of about 48 degrees. A light shading will be afforded them for four or five days, after which they will get full light and sun; and aside from care in watering, they will need no further effort to bring them into flower. NARCISSUS VON SION.-We treat these the same as the hyacinths and tulips, except that we bring them in one week earlier. They will be put on the benches during the week commenc- ing March 9. PEONIES we shall bring in the first week in February, and put them in a temperature of 48 or 50 degrees, rais- ing It five degrees in about ten days, giving them a further raise in tem- perature of five degrees about ten davs after that. There should be no check- ing of the peony after growth once starts; so do not make the mistake of giving them too much heat during the first stages of their growth. ROSES, MOSS and H. P.— These are at present in a night temperature of 40 degrees, and get an occasional spray- ing on bright days. Commencing about the 26th of this month, the tempera- ture will be raised gradually until 58 degrees at night is reached, which will be then maintained right along. After the plants are fairly started growing, care must be taken that the night tem- perature does not vary much, as the foliage is very susceptible to mildew. A free use of tobacco stems is also necessary to keep down the aphis. CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSES im- prove so much in beauty, for some time after they commence to flower, that it Is advantageous to give them a week or ten days more time than the hybrid perpetual or moss roses: and the latter part of this week is not any too soon to begin raising the temperature for them. As mildew forms so easily on Crimson Rambler, the heating pipes should constantly have a little sulphur painted on them; and cold draughts through the ventilators must be avoided. BOUGAINVILLEAS. — These can stay in their cool quarters until the middle of February; then they should be put into a house where the temper- ature at night is about 58 or 60 degrees. Syringing overhead on all bright days sin. ul. 1 I.. practised, and as the flower- ing period a]. preaches liquid manure should be given them occasionally. LILIES.— The plants should be grow- ing freely now In a temperature rang- ing from 60 degrees at night t.> 71 de- grees with sun heat. Aphis must be kept down at all cost; and the flower buds should begin to shew al...ut March I ; then the plants will be In time with- out any hard forcing. MlOTltciKIIiKKOS. Verj little f,,rc- ing is needed to have these li ter. They are in a cool house as yet, and will stay there until about the 1st of February; then they will be given a night temperature of 50 degrees and should come in all right without any- further forcing. ERICAS.— These plants will not stand a wide range of temperature at any time. Keep them at near 50 de- grees at night, with a raise of eight or ten degrees during the day; and is tlie flowers begin to open, shade the glass a little and they will last a long time. Over-watering is one of the main things to be avoided with ericas. Snapdragons. The tall kinds of snapdragon (Antir- rhinum ruajus) can lie pi olita l.ly grown for cut Bowers. They are easi- ly raised and propagated, are nol par- ticular as to soil or temperature, are but little troubled by disease or in- sects, and fin in. 0 of colors. Grown outdoors they get along without any special care, bloom profusely all Summer, and, therefore, make excellent bedding plants in pit s where higher priced material is not wanted. However, the dowel from plants grown In the garden are not worth much for the florist; they are coarse and without any grace, and their colors are dull, compared with M [ the same kinds cultivated under glass. In fact, they differ so much in all re- spects, that anybody, who has not grown them both ways, will declare them to be entirely different kind Well grown flowers of snapdragons, raised in greenhouses, at all times sell readily, and at the end of the season the returns from a bench of them are greater than those from the same space occupied by carnations or any other THE LATE F. L. HARRIS. (See Obituary, page 61.) SPIRAEAS are at present under the bench in a house where the tempera- ture runs at 58 degrees at night. They will be put in the benches the last week of this month, and will come In for Easter without any extra forcing. They need lots of room when growing and plenty of water. GERANIUMS.— A limited number of pans of these can always be disposed of at Easter time, and about the last week in February the pans should be fitted up with plants of even size, which should be kept growing right along, and they will be in full bloom when wanted. ACACIAS AND GENISTAS.— These will require no extra effort to have them in on time. A temperature rang- ing from 52 degrees at night to 70 de- grees in bright sunshine will suit them right through. AZALEAS.— Very little heat will be needed to bring these in on time; they are at present in a 45-degree tempera- ture and will stay there until the first week in March; then they will be set over on the benches and afforded all the light possible. No forcing will be needed to flower them on time. RHODODENDRONS. — These need more heat than azaleas, and by the second week in February should go Into a night temperature of 55 degrees, and be syringed overhead on all bright mornings. cut flower stock. That is saying a great deal, but it Is said always with the understanding, that the flowers of this old favorite must be high-grade blooms which they can and will be. if as much care is devoted to their grow- ing as is spent in the raising of other cut flowers. To have the best success with snap- dragons, seeds of the best varieties, In separate colors, must be sown now, January, to begin with. All colors, even mixed bunches, sell, but those most in demand and therefore most profitable, are the pure white, the golden yellow and the deep blood-red. Sow the seeds in shallow, boxes, not too thick. They germinate quickly an.l will in a few weeks be an inch high. when they should be planted singly into two-inch pots, and before they get a shift Into three-inch pots pinch off the tops, breaking off about an inch or less. By the middle of April, or earlier, if the season permits, plant In the open ground, about a foot apart. There they are allowed to bloom, which they will do quick enough: and now Is the time to get the stock for the green- house. They furnish any amount of cuttings. Take the strongest, two or three inches in length: select the finest colors and keep them together and separate, and insert into sand like other cuttings. They will root as easy as coleus. As soon as they are rooted, pot them up into 2-inch pots, placing them into cold ■i •! pinch oft every bud as soon as It appears. By the mlddl should in ; ; in 4- Inch pots. Now tiny are planted, from 14 to 16 inches apart, into the bench in the green). I'lant tie ii ideal place for them. They i five to six feet at least. In a very short time heavy, thick, waxy shoots from the roots will appear above ground, and these, at last, are the ones that will flowers we are aft'ei flov from 12 to 16 inches on stems five feet Snapdragons require a lot a night temperature in the Winti r of aboul legrees, some disbudding. If extra good blooms are - constant watching to keep the stems straight, which. If not kept tied up, will grow crooked In a single night. An average plant will produce from 15 to 24 good flowers and any number of small ones at the base, which latter make good material for design-work and small bouquets. The common price for the flowers, all through the Winter up to Decora- tion Day, is one dollar a dozen and double that figure and more at the holi- days; and the plants can be had In bloom at almost any time you want them. A bench of well-grown red snap- dragon for Christmas, or a bench of white flowers for Easter, in full bloom, is a grand sight and valuable property in the hands of the grower. And as this flower keeps for weeks, before or after it is cut. holding them back a little before a holiday could hardly be considered "pickling." Keep in mind that the antirrhinum is a bi-annual and strong niii.ii.il t..i cuttings should be raised annually from seed, or at least every two years. The dwarf varieties of snapdragon, if grown under glass and in about the same way as above described, make fine pot plants, can be had at any time in the year and sell especially well at Christmas, Easter and Memorial Day. The semi-dwarf kinds and those be- longing to the so-called grandiflorum section, are only good for bedding out. FRED W, TIMMK. New York Botanical Garden. The Board of Managers of the New York Botanical Garden helds its an- nual meeting January 12. The follow- ing officers were re-elected: President, D. O. Mills; vice-president, Andrew Car- negie; treasurer, Charles F. Cox; sec- retary, N. L. Britton. The report of the director-in-chlef, Dr. Britton, showed that the number of species grown in the herbaceous grounds dur- ing the year was about 3,000; the num- ber of species represented In the fru- ticetum, or collection of «hrubs, was 530; the number In the salicetum, or willow collection, was 50, and that in the viticetum, or collection of vines and trailers, about 60. The total num- ber of species of hardy trees represent- ed in the Garden, including the native kinds, is now about 300, some of which are still in the nurseries. The number of species grown in the public conserv- atories is about 5,800, as against 3,400 a year ago. The additions have been wholly obtained by exchange with oth- er institutions, by collection in various parts of tropical America, and by growth from seeds in the propagating houses. The director points out the necessity of an additional range of greenhouses. The total number of spe- cies now represented in the plantations and conservatories, including the na- tive flora of the tract, is about 10,600, as against 9,300 a year ago. In the year about 67,000 specimens have been received for the museums and herbarium, and about 90,000 speci- mens have been Incorporated with the various permanent collections; show- ing that at least 23.000 specimens pre- viously received have been brought in- to use for study. Forty-three stu- dents, including graduates of thirty- one different colleges and universities, have received the privileges of the lab- oratories, herbarium, and library in the course of the year, and these students have pursued investigations in practi- cally all lines of botanical research. The library of the Garden now con- tains about 13.000 bound volumes, of which 1.962 were added In the last year. The gifts of books Included 263 vol- umes, and gifts of money from mem- bers of the Garden for the purchase of books amounted to $2,265. 64 The Florists' Exchange f Review of tbe market j NEW YORK.— The weather has been cxtremelv cold tor several days this week, and the supply of flowers has been great- ly diminished. Rus.s particularly are re being fairly good There has occasional instance of a few American Beauty selling at $1.00 each, hut they have been in less than one dozen is have not changed in value materially, but they are clearing out sat- isfactorily. There has been a better de- mand for the white ones than for any other color. Inn. and the bunches of specials, that are in fifties, are obtainable at 75c. .-.iltl-oas are more plentiful, and, with the- exception of the small varieties, are moving out satisfactorily. 1 i.-ndlobium formosum is again coining in regularly, as are several varieties of la-lias. Lily of the valley, when good, is clear- ing out nicely and at fair figures, though there are some coming in that will not , . i ag- more than $2.00 per 100. I milieus stock, such as white and yel- ,,u i ilssus, tulips, and Roman* hya- cinths, are in good demand, and are clearing out in good shape; as are smilax, asparagus, and maidenhair fern. BOSTON.— Not for many years has this market been so scantily supplied with stock at this season of the year as at the present, and were business at all lively, the effort to obtain stock would create almost a panic. Good loses arc- very scarce, indeed; and carnations of the better sorts are not so plentiful as usual at this time, though in fair supply. Still the shortage of roses occasions a stronger demand for cai nations, and they clean up easily. Bulbous stock, except hyacinths, is in good supply; but, as with carnations, it cleans up very well. Violets have become more plentiful dur- ing the past week than they have been for months. In roses prices are held up pretty well. Fancy special American Beauty and Queen of Edg.-ly fetch $s.00 per dozen, with extra' grade at JiJ.oo; No. 1, $3.00 and $4.00; shorts from 70c. to $2.00. Fan- cy Bride, Bridesmaid, and Liberty realize sjj.uip |» r 100. and sell out early; extras make $10.00 and $20.00; No. 1, $10.00 to $12.50, and the smaller grades, $4.00 to $8.00. Red roses have been in very short supply, and it has been impossible to fill all orders for Liberty and .Meteor. Prices on the latter range from $4.00 to $16.00. Carnation prices have not changed much since last week, though the flowers are very easily disposed of. The best grades of ordinary sorts fetch $3.00 per 100, with ordinary grades at $2.50 and inferior stock at $1.50 and $2.00. Fancy grades of ordinary Kinds mike $4.00, with specials at $5.00 and $6.00. Jonquils are in good supply, but are selling very well at $3.50 and $4.00 per 100. Campernelles are not so numerous, and bring $1.00 and $1.50 per 100. Paper White narcissus are in good supply at $2.00 and $2.60; and Roman hyacinths make the same figures, but the supply has shortened up considerably. Lily of the valley is yet in limited quantity at usual rates. Freesia is a little more plentiful, but cleans up daily, at from $2.00 to $4.00 per in. i. Lilies are in good supply, at $8.00 to $12.50 per 100. F. J. N. CHICAGO.— The market is inclined to be a little erratic. The supply of roses is on the decline, and good prices are be- ing realized. American Beauty have reached $5.00 to $6.00 per dozen for extra fancy stock, while other grades run from $3.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Bride and Brides- maid are not over abundant, and fancy select easily realize $15.00 per 100. while good stock is quoted at from $6.00 to $10.00 per 100. Meteor bring from $3.00 to $10.00 per 100; Golden Gate, $4.00 to $10.00; Ivory, $5.00 to $10.00. Liberty realizes $4.00 per dozen for extra fancy stock, other grades at from $4.00 to $25.00 per 100. Perle des Jardins sells at from $3.00 to $8.00; Mme. Abel Chatenay, $8.00 to $12.00; Sunrise, $8.00 to $10.00. Bulb- niis sleek is not in any over-supply. Violets are quoted at from 50c. to $2.00 per 100. Carnations are arriving in in- creasing quantities and are not so easily i heretofore, especially col- ored stock. White varieties are holding up well and are quoted at from $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Most anything brings that price if white, while colored stock is sell- ing at from $1.00 to $3.00; some novelties may realize a better figure, Prosperity 'rom $6.00 to t~ " $6.00 per 100. I'lULAllKLl'lIIA. The suppl> ol is considerably below the demand; and while tea roses are in grcatesl ii cannol be said that anj class i flowers is very plentiful; no grow, pears to he sending in what he out as in regular times. Much ol the sc is 110 doubt due to the e.i il .pi.-sti. houses are being run at 1<"A t< mpi I i There appears to bo a g.» i id pink flowers. Lily .ng demand and only l'.-nnoek is doing a CINCINNATI I .. k - X has prevailed over this part ountry for the last four weeks, .as curtailed the cut of roses vei demand. Severe cold been experienced. in a hurry. But th ng up the cool pii needed, thanks to the Ohio River. Prices si ill lemain lino on all good sleek. A i i can Beauty roses, select, bring $6.00 per dozen, and grade down to $1.00. Bride and Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, best, 8c. to 10c; seconds, 4c. to 6c; lily of the val- l.-v. le ; L. llanisii, 20c; narcissus. 3c. E. G. G. PITTSBURG.— For three or four days we have had extremely cold weather, the thermometer at some places being as low as 5 to 7 degrees below zero, with a sharp wind blowing. It required lots of coal to keep up the temperature under glass. There has been no scarcity of coal as yet, and as long as the rivers remain open there will be plenty; but if the cold spell should continue, we might have trouble in getting coal, as the railroads could not begin to supply our cities at present. Natural gas is little used by growers, as the cost is considerably more than that of coal, and during this cold spell even the gas was scarce in some localities. The w.-ather has a good effect on prices of cut flowers, for they are rather high. Roses were a little scarce, but the stock coming in is choice The principal work the past week was for funerals, and some .-ostly designs were made. E. C. R. OMAHA, NEB.— Owing to a large num- ber of funerals in Omaha and surrounding towns, the florists have b.-en very busy. But on account of very cloudy weather and zero temperature, stock is compara- tively very scarce, especially in white flowers and American Beauty roses Prices are holding up very well, probnbh heller than last vear. Those ' per dozen. J. H. B. BUFFALO. N. T.— The better class of flowers coming in are readily absorbed by the demand, especially loses and white carnations, tie latter somewhat owing to the larger recent calls for funeral flowers. .'onliorv to eonini mdilions for a long while past, colored carnations in good quality are arriving a bit ahead of the de- mands. Violets, apparently, are not in as good supply as in some past seasons. For KANSAS CITY.- In n g- n- ml report of he city florists we find thru the holiday ashless was very satisfactory. The sup- Iv in all linos was dual to demands, and he fair weather preceding Christmas l.ih|,|nr,ining plants no finer lot could i , ! i ■ . labors experienced a azali as Gloire de Lorraine, prices has been set mselves demanding je trimmed in pink, a large bow of cx- astlv. that it shall ial messenger in the as a good demand Newell, one of our is Hero was some green roping, proh- uld Mr. Murray found but two cases of holly of his large shipment that were not ex- eeo.liiio.ly fine. Carnations took the lead in cut stock, and such varieties as Hailoward.-n. Mrs. Thos. W. Law-son. Mrs. 1 1 ieinbotham and Marshall Field went easily at $2.00 and $2.50 per dozen, prices that have never l.een reached in this city when the flowers w.-re handled in large quantities. All bulbous stock was unusually good. Narcissus and Roman hyacinths brought lln- usual price of $1.25 per dozen. There was no great demand for novel- ties while good material lasted. More wreaths of red immortelles were sold than in former years bin aside from these the call for such dii.-d goods was light. plants and cut flowci s were plentiful the prices. Thousands inths, poinset ngs of smilax were consumed. file most elaborate ll..ral decoration was at the home wedding of Miss Tolerton. Mr. Heinl had charge of the work, which was the most exten- sive ever attempted in the city. In the smilax. The Yacht Ball, eve. was a scene of great floral beauty. A miniature man-of-war. made of Roman hyacinths and carnations, with smoke- stack wound with red satin ribbon, the entire design resting on a bed of blue immortelles, formed the center-piece at a ction given in honor of Captain ii.-iicaii violets. $3.00 per 100; Azaleas, $3.00 to $8.00 each; Roman hyacinths. $1.50 to $2.00; Lily of the Valley, $1.00 to $2.00 r i dozen ; ll.-sio.i I i .-- s : s - .... each; callas, $1.00 to $3.00. Thomas Magee says trade during the holidays good business. Our growers did a good I. ashless, and could have sold in sl..,k Among the retailers F. L. Zeigler was way ahead, in plants; he disposed of over 1110 arauearias alone. Azaleas sold well, also ericas. Lilium Harrisii. Roman hyacinths in pots and boxes and Paper White narcissus sold well. There were al- so a large quantity of primulas and solaimms disposed " th.- florists' ASPARAGUS! PLUAIOSUS Ifi.OO PEE 100. J. GAMMAGE& SONS, London, Onl. FLORISTS' STOCK Roses. Caroline Soupcrt, 2'i in., $4.00 per 100. I Asparagus I-luuiosus, fine, 2Hin„ $6.00 per 100 I Geraniums, fine, from pots, named. $:t.25 per 100 A.raucaria Kxeelsa, 5 in., 4 tiers, $6.*>0 per II). ^ Kentias, 3 in., tine for fern pans, $15.00 per 100 WEBSTER BROS., Plantsmen, "gjJJKKJ! Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— The Griffini Brothers Company has sold out its floris department to C. D. Mills. OCEAN GROVE, N. J.— Dean Thomp son. formerly of Asbury Park. N. J., ha' gone into partnership with ids lather a this place, and discontinued his plant a the former location. WICKFORD, R. I.— The Homoganset Greenhouses have sold their plant to thre. practical florists. York and Boston markets. CLEVELAND, O.— A. Tilton has retirei from the seed firm of A. Tilton it Son Th.- business will be coii. la. led. under til same title, bv George A. and Judd Tilton J sons of the retiring partner. FIRES. of January 8. The los is considerable. MARQUETTE. MICH.— Fire did uaroi ago amounting to $1,200 in the green j house establish^ Stafford Emma r !>,.. in I. or 22, 1002. Canadian News ... the best. Carnations are fairly plen- tiful, but a good demand ill funeral work keeps the whites well cleaned up. Violets are still dragging considerably, although the supply is much below the average and the quality very line. Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus are plentiful, and. outside of funeral work, are not wanted. There is a fair sale for lily of the valley; most of this stock finds its wav into funeral designs. With the ex- ception of a few indifferent tulips, Dutch bulbs are not seen yet. The plant trade since the opening of the new year has been quiet; there Is little call for any other than decorative stocks. The coal famine is very much in evidence in this locality. Anthracite. whoa obtainable, costs inn »li. n- from $12.00 to $20.00 per ton, and at thi it Bg- reach of florists. Soft coal i- I. ial. I\ ,1 iioo.l American I'-oauly roses ar 7 ... nog 1 double violets. SingW moIois ai. plentiful, also lily of the valll ley Some very good mignonette i around, and nice tulips are coming in. There was a considerable quantity c funeral work done last week that use up quite a large amount of stock tha I otherwise would ha ye been left on banc Prices of stock are just about the sam as in other years, although those for coa and other firing material have doubled so most of the income of a good man of the boys is going up the chimney. Canadian Cut Flower Prices. LONDON ONT.— Bride and P.ridesniai l,i ing Si; .in t.. $12.00; Gold.-n Gate. $6.00 t $12.nn; Madam.- Ilozte, so. 00 to $12,00 1 Souvenir do Wool Ion. $0 OH to $12.00. Car I nations, inferior grades, all colors. $2.00 standard varieties. $3.0 $4.00; fancj SI. i. il to $5.00; hyacinths, $3.00; lily of th 3 valley S3 mi to $1""; smilax. $15.00; viol I .nil eld weather. Roses ar I of good quality, the supply about equa TORONTO. ONT.— American BeautJ extra, $50.00 to $60.00; No. 1, $25.00 t I $111,00; culls and ordinary. $5.00 to $10.0( Bride and Bridesmaid, extra. $12.00 t,| $15.00; No. 1. $8.00 to $12.00; No. 2. $2.(1 to $6.00. La Fiance. $3.0" to $12.00; Me'l teor, $2.00 to $12 "0; Mrs. Piorpont Mor gan. $2.00 to $12.00; Perle des Jardins $2.00 to $8.00; ealll.-va.s. $;:r, eypripe iliums, $15.00. Oarnations. inferior grades I all colors. $1.00 to $1.50; standard varln ties, white, pink, and red. $2.00 to $4,001 v.-llow and variegated, $2 00 to $5.00-1 fancy, all colors si .... t,, jn.nO; a.llantun .$1,00; asparagus, %J» mi to $75 00; callas $6.00 to $10.""; daffodils. $3.00 to $5.00 -' daisies, r.llc. to .$100: freesia, $2.00 t] $3."0; galav leaves. If,.-. !o "no ; hyacinth! $1.50 to $3.00; lilv of the valley. $1.60 t .".', |'o' : ii.arois II.-in. SIT, $25.01 Violets, 7",e to $2.01 uar.v I'.IO.'S The Plorists9 Exchange 65 New York. Happenings of the Weak. With the terrible cold weather, I I ■ i I i ml •■\'" l»ii. nil o\ press pates, the florists' lot is not a i ei i happj one jv I al present. I'.nik I,. Moore, rose grower of Ohatham, N. J., Is to be commended ong personal effort In I: ■ litaln a repeal of the ex- ofcslve express charges. Mr. Moore ims a petition signed by upward of eight v growers, who are all shippers over the route of the United States oWpress Co., and the petition will in- laid before the head of thai company. 11 states among other things that the express rates in force at pres- ent are decidedly unfair, and are dis- criminating against one of the most regular departments of the company's A petition, signed as this one is, with so many regular shippers over one route, will no doubt carry some weight nted before the proper offl- . inis. and if some one enthusiast in .eh shipping section would take up the work on the some lines as Mr. Moore has done, something would ].iei,,ii,|y be done by the express com- pfmes toward repealing their out- ■hbous discrimination against the arrj Ing of cut flowers. The annual dinner of the New York gpfists' Club, which takes place at the St Denis Hotel on January 31, is in be an unbounded success, and mem- tiers who intend being present, but uh.i have not yet notified Mr. Weath- ered of their Intention, should do so at ilte earliesl opportunity. A first-class musical eoiuliination has been secured, and w shall have a fine entertainment in addition to the elaborate menu. There will be a meeting of the Brook- lyn Horticultural Society on Monday evening. January 19. in the Germania I'luli, 120-2 Schermerhorn street. All the members slmuM attend, as import- ant business will be transacted. A. H. Langjahr has seemed another. prize, a handsome lamp. Abraham & Strauss, Brooklyn, being the donors. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I.. seims to be one florist who can make money out of the eoal famine. Wheth- er he has the inside track of a rail- road, or a mine, is not apparent; but he is getting eoal in ear-load lots and supplying his neighbors at a slight profit to himself. George K. Zeiner, whose greenhouses are located on Clarkson street. Brook- lyn, suffered a loss of $3,000 by fire on Friday night, January >.*. The fire start- ed near the boiler, in which a coal fire was burning, but the direct origin is unknown. The whole establishment. so far as stock is concerned, is a 'total loss, as what did not get destroyed by lire I" rished with the frost. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Zeiner, as he carried no insurance on the green- houses. Among the stocks destroyed fere two houses of fine mignonette, one house of azaleas, one house of primulas, and one house of stevia; also -.i»»i strings of smilax, and a large stoek of Staing bedding plants. At the sessions of the New Jersey sen. Horticultural Society, held in ST. J., last week, C. W. Ward. Queens, L. I., presented a paper on the sub.je, i of "Plant Breeding," and W. A. Manila. South Orange, one on the new- er prheis and roses for hedges and em- bankments. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Allen, of Floral Tark, N. Y., will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on the afternoon and evening of January 27. Their latch string will be out to all Of Mr. Allen's many ft hnds on that date, whose hands he will be glad to shake. We wish the • "(liable couple many mere years of wedded bliss, and we are sure their : of friends will join in the sentiment. rhas. E. Koch, of Clarkson street. Brooklyn, had the misfortune to have : I' iron bar fall across his foot a few days age, and as a COTlsequenCe I'" has a lame member and also a -very painful one. The firm of W. A. Mauda, South Orange, N. J., has been incorporated, with a capital stock of J150, I I wrporators: Albert A. Manda and Daniel McRorie South Orange, X J., and William H. Carey, Jersey City, John Young's head clerk, Georg in denbrandt. is laid up with a severe case ■ if tonsilitis. R. O'Mara and his sister, Miss O'Mara, are spending a few weeks In Kh,, Ida Tame ■ \\ Wfl hi . -, r in go to Jamal i .1. Wl'Sl Indies, .seen, for I lie lieu. HI , , f ins health, John N. May, Summit. N .1 . COD lined to his home with an amok of "grippe." Mrs. Wm. Plumb was • ill a few days ago. and bad to be re- moved to the hospital at Mineula, I.. I. A. N. Broadhcad, proprle lake View loise i [aniens, .lamesliiu II. X. V., was in 111.' oily Friday, .I.mil- ary 9, attending Hie banquet of the Erie Railroad officials, at the Hotel Savoy. Chicago. News of the Week. With the thermometer register- ing 6 degrees below zero the growers have been rather worried over the eoal supply the past week, but, so far, i have not heard of any actual losses on account of the scarcity of fuel. From reports there is plenty of coal if one can afford to pay the prices asked, which are sometimes double what the contract figures were last Summer and Fall. The market the past week has been brisk, everything in the line of good stock finding a ready sale at extra good prices, especially good roses. American li.ann have shortened up in supply considerably, with the prices not so firm as a week ago. The supply of carnations is on the increase; white kinds are not in overabundance and find a ready sale, while colored stock does not move so well, especially the poorer grades. The retailers report trade as fairly g 1 for this season. Poehlman Bros, are receiving some fine white lilac, both single and double, which finds a ready sale at from $2.00 to $2.50 per dozen. A goodly number of the trade at- tended the dance given by the Cut Flower Growers' Company in its new store at 60 Wabash avenue, Tuesday evening. About 60 couples were pres- ent. All report having had a good time. From reports, some extensive build- in will be done In the Spring in and around this city. Benthey & Co. are to enlarge their New Castle range by from 35,000 to 40.000 square feet of glass, to be planted to Liberty and Mme. Chatenay roses. Poehlman Bros., of Morton Grove, contemplate the erec- tion of some 125,000 feet in the Spring, and will also make extensive altera- tions on their present range. Several other firms expect to enlarge their pres- ent areas of. glass, but are not able to state at present to what extent. Whether this market will be able to handle the increased output remains to be seen, but from present appearances it can, if the additions are devoted to the right kind of stock, as it seems im- possible to get sufficient of certain kinds to supply the market. It will take good figuring, with management, to produce just what is wanted at the right time. J. B. Deamud Is sojourning on his farm at Cairo, Mich., for a few days this week. Hugh Wood has been on the sick list for the past week. Edgar Sanders is able to be around the house again after a short siege of sickness following Christmas, which confined him to his room. A girl baby arrived at the home of W. KIdwell on Monday night. ROBERT JOHNSTl INE. Cleveland. News Jottings. The coal problem was the subject of much discussion al the club meet- ing Monday night, and after a thor- ough understanding of all the mem- bers' views, it was decided to drop it for the present. The majority of mem- bers seemed to think that now was a very poor time to desert your old coal I. i ll i I. li j In do the besl yell CUU Ulltil the supply conies more equal in the demand. A visit to A. Graham & Son's estab- lishment found everything In the usual good order. Stock of all kinds was locking in line shape, and gives prom- ise of plenty for the large Spring trade. One house of longiflorum lilies for Mas- ter and earlier was the finest I ha i for some time. T. ilium speoiosum. album and rubrnni that were grown from ■ "Id storage bulbs were Jnsi coming . into flower, and as the present supply oj idoooi i so llmlti i these should in wonderfully, Two benches of Pl il|< ess Ol W'aleS V 1. as I have and give promise of a heavy cut of ilnu .is in a short time. Al . : \l Xaiiman's plai was looking tine, ..specially one house Of violets. All the new varieties of ire here on trial and a good- ly number are show ing w hat their orig- inators said foi them. Governor Woi- cott, as ei n hi re, is line, as is also Mrs. lliginbotham. These two sorts will be grown largely the coming sea- son. A seedling carnation at this place grown (Hide,- the name of Louise Nau- man. which will be offered to the trade the coming season, is a very good one for those who grow for their own retail trade. It is a good producer and keep- Smith & Son's pink seedling carna- tion Magdalene is pronounced by all to be the cleanest and most rapid upright grower of any carnation, and the color perfect of its class, with a stem haul to beat. It should without doubt prove to be a grand commercial variety. This carnation is to be offered to the trade next season, and will be shown at Brooklyn In February, as George Smith, the proprietor of this place, has one bouse that will be in Just on time for the show. Adam Graham, Jr., was confined to his bed last week, but later reports say that he will be up and around shortly. Three new members were admitted to club membership at the last meet- ing, and there is still room for more. Trade is good, stocks scarce and prices high. Were it not for the coal bills we would have good reason to be happy. G. W. S. Pittsburg. Express Rates on Cut Flowers. Many complaints are heard about the express charges being too high and some other abuses of the express com- panies. This matter is to be discussed at the February meeting of the Flor- ists' Club, and those who complain the most should make it a point to attend the meeting. Perhaps something can be done to remedy some of the faults. News Notes. John Bader was confined to his room for some days with a bad cold, but is out again. Casper Limbach states that he is re- ceiving many inquiries about prices of glass in large quantities for the com- ing season; so it is likely that consider- able building will be done the coming Summer. E. C. Ludwig expects to move to the city shortly. He is tired of his coun- try home — a nice place, but rather in- (t to get there. E. C. REINEMAN. Omaha. News of the Week. The January meeting cf the Ne- braska Florists' Society was held on the Sth inst. After transacting regular business the members decided to have a bowling tourney on the night of Feb- ruary 10. C. H. Green, of Fremont, was in attendance. The annual meeting of the Nebraska State Horticultural Society will be held at Lincoln, January 13, 14 and 15. Sec- ond Vice-President J. J. Hess. L. Hen- derson, P. B. Floth and J. H. Bath, of i >maha, will attend. In addition to the prizes offered for fruit exhibits, there are premiums for "nations and violets. J. H. Hadkinson has accepted a good position with the landscape depart- ment at the St, Louis Imposition. J. H. BATH. Madison, N. J. florists' Society held last, about \n old nine tin horn dell ci l|. II i.M, ■ I. Societj Among thi notables present v. •,. ; \V .1 St. '.in i: \\ I \Y. Ciblions Nash, a. Caparn and O. Tinker. Lcl n tin Shaw. Alex. Walla. .-. .J. \v. Withers, and others. read their annu i] n p he offli en for the ensuii stalled. When the- reguli lei business had bees dispi used, the en- tertainment commenced The Tin, e Merry Monarchs, 01 Fellows appeared on the boards, in justice to these clever genii Pair to • i ■ cei talnly the besl li in ol pel Ini lie is that have hon- ored our town. It is pretty hard to get up a laugh right but wi did laugh, and laughi the band. The Goebel Bros., the ren a disbanded minstrel troupe, also did some clever stunts, incidentally ring- ing in a few "new" jokes. Om or I iro of the visitors from New Xorl but were quickly revived by spraying of the now famous Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' punch, warranted, as one facetious membei remarked, to cure coughs, colds, warts or bunions. After joining hand-' and rendering "Auld Lang Syne" 'I saj "rendering" advisedly), the meeting dispersed at 12:30 a. m.. everybody de- parting, feeling perfectly satisfied with themselves and each other. CHAS. II ATKINS. Germantown, Pa. The Germantown Horticultural So- ciety held a meeting January 12. Ed- win Lonsdale talked on "Begonia Gloire de Lorraine." It was carnation evening, and a varied display of that flower was made. One of the finest specimens shown was Enchantress, ex- hibited by Peter Fisher. The election of officers for the year resulted as fol- lows: President, Edward Neville; vice- presidents, Charles J. Wlster, Albert Woltemate and Edwin C. Jellett; sec- retary and treasurer, George Reynolds. Tarrytown Horticultural Sociely. About fifty members and friends of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society sat down to an elegant dinner in the Florence Hotel on Wednesday evening. January 14. Although this society is only four years old, it has come to be known as one of the foremost and most progressive horticultural associations in the land, and its annual dinner is looked forward to with pleasurable an- ticipation by those friends of the so- ciety who are fortunate enot invited to attend. The tables were gracefully adorned with cut fronds of that peer of all the nephrolepis, N. Piersonl, with vases of carnations as cent' i The president of the society, David McFarlane, acted as toaatmaster, and filled the role with tact and amiability. Among the ! , The presi- dent of the village of Tarrytown. Mr. Brown; C. Reynolds, representing the Dutchess Horticultural Society. Iron: roughkeepsie; Mr. Mnynard, editor of the Tarrytown Argus, and Dr. Rus- sell, coroner of the district. J. Austin Shaw read two original pot local member gave a vocal entitled "You and I." Tobacco Stems Srsr/iSJIBcpercwt. ( OncWN.Y. City. tobacco Powder imtuammmmt nn noriL Tobacco Powder ™(EFoF; THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY tobacco powder hobbyists 116. 117. 118 'West St.. N. Y. City 66 The Florists' Exchange PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET § 1228 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists Esebfliioe uIiit Consignments of CHOICE VIOLETS and NOVELTIES Wanted, we hare a Choice Lot of DiFFOniLS Fresh Dally. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. CHAS. K. MKKHAN, Manager. writing^ I 500 SURPLUS SMI LAX E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. 50,000 CANNAS Stock plants. Kobinsun, Merrv Monarch and Bminanon. Lal;iriias,2^in.; per UW. GEO. JUST, •»«*f?a?",e' Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. BEGONIAS Our Great Specialty. Mrs. Shepherd's Tree Begonias, assorted, L'Sili. I'Ots.str. no: ol.ini ■ -: ' wi per doz .delivered. Marjors I>;iv>. tine winter bloomer, 2H in. pots. $l.G0perdoz.. delivered. Many other Begonuis in great variety. Send for Catalogue and Trade Lists. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO , Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. DAHLIAS. ng n. I f..,r 1 •db SAMUEL C MOON, nORRISVlLLE, PA. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange whep writing. VERBENAS UNEQUALED VARIETIES. VIGOROUS STOCK. ROOTED QERANIUMS CHUNGS Double and Single, and Its Leaf Varieties. Fine collection ... $2 (HI per HKI; Sir, m per 1IHKI Strong pot plants 3.00 " 25.00 " CYCLAMEN QWANTEUM From 3 inch pots, in bud $8.00 per 100 HEALTHY CARNATIONS PUNTS For prices and varieties see last week's Exchange. MISCELLANEOUS, loo looo Asparagus l'luiiiosus Nanus, strong, from 3 in. pots $8 00 Asparagui spn-ngeri, from 3 in. p..ts. strong 6 00 Ageratuiii.Cupr's Pet and White C p. Paulino and Stella Guniey.. . < ulcus, 1.,-t bedding iin.l fan.'i so < iilihr.i. I'lntv rentra Iloubb- I. obi, ii M.iigu, rites 1'n, bsiii, double and single SS IK. M„ on Vines, true white 2 00 15 00 Salvias, .Splendcus. Bedman. etc 125 10 00 Smilax, strong plants, 3 inch pots .... 3 00 25 00 WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Rooted Cuttings I Alj -sum Pauline and Gxirney. .. Cabb with Obdbb. C. A. Harris & Co., Delanson, N.Y. (ERNEST HARRIS, Manager.) Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Selaginella Emil, 2J ' in. 2 cts. Verbena. 10 fine suits, 2 in., $1.25 per 100. Rooted cuttings, 40 cts. per 100. Petunia. Double Fine, 20 sorts, 2 in., $1.75 per 100. R. C„ $1.00 per 100. GIANT I'ANSIKS, in variety equal to any Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine stocky plants $2.!M per liKH). IHMItl.K IIA 1S1 i:s. I, on. j. follow. Snow- ball and Giant, f-' .50 per l'KKI. M.VSSI M. IIOIItl.K. 2 in.. 2 cts. SW .-VINSON A ALBA. 2in.,2cts. IIMBEDILA Plants, 2 in., 1H cts. \ INCA.iiro ii. It. <'.. ■".<> , Is. per 100. >V l'IN'KS, s kinds. It. C, 75 cts. per 100. Cash. Rooted cuttings prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. I M PAT I ENS THE QUEEN Fine 2-in. pot plants, $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKI BEGONIA ROOTED REX . ; $4.00 per 100. CUTTINGS Send for List, Fine Stock. CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY, Kalamazoo, Mich. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DOUBLE PETUNIAS \ superb oolle, tion of 50 varieties. It. C, mail not less than 5 of each variety . .. PETUNIA GRANDLFLOKA, single, HIBlsi-VS, Peach ISIossonV.R.'C... HKI.HITKOI'K, 15 \ars.. from *oil \i:l I I l.liN.H \ars., including Savitzii IV V tlHKASIl'M, ii line Tars.. R.C.... STKOBIL ANTH KS "oT E BI A NO R 0 *1 2S GAZANIA SPLENDENS, R. C LLVIA, 6 vara . AGEKATUM, 5 vars.. including Stella M(IO\'"\lNF.S. sinitirs Hybrid s ling. This variety is the largest flower and the <'vl',il:itrs,'r"iibreiia riant. 3 in .....' J 00 IIHAI VF.NAS IM.1V1SA and AUS- TRALIS, 15 to 18 in. 1 3 in 5 0 Cash with order, please. GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... b John «F. Crooke Co., Established 1SSO. 186 GRAND STREET, NEW YORK. Indianapolis, Ind. Happenings of the Week. A lengthy and business-like meet- ing was held by the State Florists' Association ot Indiana at the Commer- cial Club rooms, Monday, January 12. The afternoon meeting opened with the customary routine business, which was followed by a brief but pointed ad- dress upon current topics of interest by the retiring president, J. A. E. Haugh, of Anderson. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Fred. Dorner, Jr., Lafayette; first vice-presi- dent, E. A. Nelson, Indianapolis; sec- ond vice-president, Robert McKeand, Marion; secretary, H. Junge, Indian- apolis; treasurer, J. Heidenreich, In- dianapolis; executive committee, E. G. Hill, A. Stuart, II. Heller, A. Baur, H. Rieman and J. Hartje. The coming chrysanthemum show was briefly discussed, after which all retired to the dining room, where an elegant supper was served. Toastmas- ter Haugh brought forth some excel- lent remarks from those present. Quite a collection of flowers was on hand. The new yellow rose, Franz Dee- gen, was exhibited by Heller Bros, and secured the gold medal. John Hartje's white seedling carnation, No. 473, took the bronze medal. This is an excellent carnation and wa3 easily the best white exhibited. Baur & Smith were award- ed a certificate of merit for their pink carnation, Indianapolis. Frank Hereth was awarded honorable mention for his pink seedling, as were Stuart & Haugh for their fine collection of Golden Gate and Bride roses, and for their Avon- dale, Mrs. T. W. Lawson and Mrs. Pot- ter Palmer carnations. This firm had quite a collection of seedlings, includ- ing the following: Freedom, Beatrice, John Mitchell and The News. The com- mittee, which consisted of Messrs. Bill- ingsley, Rieman and Huckreide, would like to see more of the last mentioned. John Hartje's No. 432, a bright pink, was also very worthy. A large shipment of carnations was received from the Chicago Carnation Co., of Joliet, III., too late to be staged. A vase of Harlowarden beat anything in the carnation line seen in this city for many a day. There were also some good flowers of Her Majesty and Mrs. Higinbotham. I. B. Hoboken, N. J. . Kogge Bros, report good holiday trade and very good business since. Hendberg reports the best Christmas he ever had. West Hoboken, N. J. The coal question here is somewhat improved. While calling on a few growers I find they all had received extra loads of coal from their dealer, who, it seems, is loading them up dur- ing a little quiet spell. Hackensack, N. J. Henry Hugues says never has he seen any advertisement bring such quick results as the one in your issue of the 3rd inst. In it he advertised for a man, and on the 5th he had filled the THE AMERICAN CARNATION Now on press. Write for particulars THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St.. N. Y FANCY OR DAGGER FERNS $1.25 per 1000. Disi r green. Sl.OOperlOHO mux Telegraph C e Florist.' Exchange i HIGH-GRADE AMERICAN BEAUTY Cut Blooms. Fresh from the gi- ihous.-s. .:u .tully packed. Market prices. BRIARCUFF GREENHOUSES^ Scarboro, N.Y. CUT FLOWERS Consignments Solicited. 113 West 30lh Street, NEW YORK Telephone 854 MaolBon Square. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTl GalaxLeaveUeucotlioeSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marlon, N. C. Sold in New York by L. J. delphia iver; InPhila Pittsburg by I'ittsburg Cut Flower Co. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Fresh Laurel Furnished In l.ainc Barrel In any desired form. Write, Telephone or Telegraph. ELMER J. RIDE0UT, Brookline, N. H. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. GALAX AND LEUCOTHOE handle nothing t Klk Park, N. C. We All orders promptly filled. F. W. RICHARDS A CO.. Banners Elk, N. C. Mention tln» FlorlBta' Bichaoge when writing. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SILK CIIDWELL THE WOODSMJN CO, evergreen Philadelphia; W. Co.. Indianapoli Cincinnati Ohio. ALA. eshover, New York; l'.iVl 11-H.iHFEB & CO., .. Buffalo; Vail Sef.ii lb i'ri.LouiiH'8 Sons, the Florists' Exchange when writing. GALAX 5000 lots y IVnis.Sl per 1000; 75c. per 1000 in green. $1.00 per $4.50; 25 lb. L J. KRESHOVER 110-112 VY. 27th St., N.Y. Tel. 597 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. OrderDirectfrom Headquarters (ii-ilfi'o. A No. 1 Bronze and Green ... I .. BBADSHAW JOHN R, HaBTMAN BRADSHAW 4. HARTMAN Wholesale Florists JAMES McMANUS, SSSS,.™ 50 W. 30th St., New York HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE «th Atr. .11,. I aiHh 8k NEW VOHK Open every Morning of On TliiB 1b not H WHOLESALE FLORIST. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, GROWER SAND RETAILERS. I have the facilities to take care of you both. All seasonable Flowers and Novelties, at proper prices, can be had at 52 West 29th St., New York, „!£,'£?%* YOUNG St NUG8NT . . Wholosalo Florists . . Am. Beauty, Liberty, Sunrise, Bride, Brides- maid, Meteor, Golden Gate, and all otber Lead- ing varieties of Roses. BATTLEYAS, 4-2 W- 28th Street, NEW YORK THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55 and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reports Weekly Payments FRANK MILLANG Cut Flowers 55-57 W. 26th St., Hew York City JOHN J. PERKINS Wholesale Florist IIS W. SOth St. Mew York The Pioneer House Consignments Solicited Tel. 167 Madison Sq. Can Fill Out-of-Town Orders at all Times Personal attention given all orders. Specialties: Bride, Bridesmaid, Amer. Beauty Roses, Violets, Carnations, and other varieties not men- tioned. Open at 6 o'clock every morning. ALLEN, 106 West 28th St., New York Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 80 West 29th Street, MEW YORK Violets Roses Carnations Orchids HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists 45 West 29th Street, MEW YORK 108 Livingston St.. Brooklyn, M. Y. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 W. 30tH St. Consignment* Solicited HEW YORK Telephone 280 Madison Square W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper ot all varieties ot Cut Flowers TBL,PHo»ss:{S£!aS& 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Gut Flowers, New York, January 16, 1903. Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted. r, fancy —special " Culls* ordinary irll 1 I thing in market w $ at present. K 47 West 28th Street 1 Send us a Trial » _ , . 2 Order and we I "SfSEIU *,.«. NEW YORK I will do the rest. * ? CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Etc. B. S. 5LINN,Jr. Wholesale ftottofiggZfS? &57W. 26th St., New York. Specialties— Violets and Sw« CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist SS and 57 W. 26th St., Hew York Conslinmiiil. ot Flr.t 'i'Z ','.'. in!!!! i : ".'Z !.'.' !m"! 1 1.! !!! ",'."«, O •• No. 2 BE Colden (".ale 1 Liberty Meteor 1 Perle OICCIII IIS I'Httley.is Cypripoditims | Inferior grades, .'ill ••■• 1- ■>-... J I'll to J .."II .2V uill.llKS lad 2.00 to 2.50 "•Fancy . W bite 3.00 to 4.00 j-CThf i.iKii.-i I.;;'1' ; ; . i ;:: ■ LOO to B.'00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 ea-oui.t.ol viiii ' iellew and var ;:,ni.. i im| ■ I'.ini . ...i io r. mi .75 to l.S . i . ill!.-: ■ ■■ !. ; : 1 J;; '■'""' DAISIJ b . !.'.' GALAX LEAVES I.i i.v or mi. v.m.i.i i Mo .m, m;i ii -Ordlnarj ' ! "' to 4.0 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 0.00 NARCISSI'S 1 Ml (0 ! 00 4 ,„, i.. Mill [,! 4 MM o'uq to '306 .... to 16.00 2.00 60 8.60 "" ]'.'. ' " [;; mi i i r la is ... 1.0(1 to '2.011 i.r.u to 2.00 Ti t-IPS 2.00 to 3.00 VIOLETS ... to 1 ..." to 1 III! to -.Mill .75 to 2.00 Asparagus Plumosu* I Mignonette LH, HarrUli Brides WELCH BROS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, KaLserlnt Meteor* Carnots Orchids Valley t notice. Price 6 PROVINCE ST.— 8 CHAPMAN PL. to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, sentiment and reminiscence. The coal question was generally touched upon, but a tone of moderation prevailed, despite the warmth of feeling. Robert Johnston spoke of closer relationship between the employer and his help. F. Macrae was reminiscent of the days of the Hoggs, McNaughton, McCoid, Johnston, Fairbrother, and Kelly. Air. Macnair touched upon the prob- able heavy Spring crop of carnations and the necessity of fin, line, ways and means to fairly and honorably dispose of it. Mr. (.'happen mentioned the young men now taking an active inter- est with their father florists. Alto- iffair was extremely pleas- ant. C. S. M. Fremont, Neb. During a high wind last week. 400 panes of greenhouse glass were lifted I I inn 1 le .jestablishmenl of H. Green and shattered. The gap was closed b3 thi use of canvas, but not until a good many of the plants had been damaged III i.iial loss ,\ .is aliotil $73. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists PITTSBURG, PA. PLANT CULTURE BY GEORGE W. OLIVER. PRICE, $1.00. A T DE LA MARE PT6 & PUB GO. Ltd. 2-3 DUANE ST., NEW YORK. WM. J. B4KER WHOLESALE FLORIST Narcissus Trumpet. Maine. CamperiielHs ami I'.-iprr Wlnti'. Also Human ll\;i- ci nt hs, \ i<.l.-u ;,h,l 1 hii, , Mignonette. 1432 So. Penn Square Telephone. Philadelphia Pa* EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS0N HAND EUGENE BERNHEIMER Wholesale Florist No. 11 South 16th St. PHILADELPHIA Roses and Carnations our Specialties DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Ho. 130S Filbert St .Philadelphia Bell and Keysto v 'Phones WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist 11 soolh 16th St.. Phiia., Pa. Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited GEO. M. MOSS Wholesale Florist | 32 Sou ti I7th St., Philadelphia Pa. Consignments of etioire ROSES, I'AKNATIo: Fine VALLEY in Stock at all times FLORISTS' Wholesale Florists, * jobbers m Always on Hand: . ?tflri. r CARNATIONS. ^ // '" I BRIDESMAIDS, O^tl ~ i/K' SUPPLIES a, ./', ' FLORISTS' VASES. j\| ' Horticultural Auctioneers. J 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- ^SIN WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist 48 1 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. Yourjpaper is all right and I thirds well of it. L. M. NOB. fc_New Jersey. January 17, 1903 The Florists9 Exchange 69 Cli rial lima Notes. Ill every instant ■<■ trade with hotli tli.- grower and retailer was good. k.i~k. i- filled « iiti blooming plants, sii, b as polo - ii i.i cj claraen, prlm- rttsfs. aialeas, etc., Found ready sale at an . . - |.fi I il». in ■ r. tail in . in Rowers, violet* were most sought after, the supply being shoi t. K\ ei ) stoi-.- was tastefully ami beautifully a Hi.- holi.lax s. each being ilistin. i 1 1 em the other. Man] di coi [ot parties and openings have occurred dining the past two weeks; had two big orders oul of town. Wild smilax was not called for so mil. Ii as last Near, more holly and ground pine being used. The genral verdict is thai trail., was ah. -a. I of that of last s. as. hi The weather was pro- pitious, and stock could be easily handled. Very little complaint has been hear. I in ivkiii-,1 I, sailed llowers. The eoal question is still a serious one in this vicinity. .Many had eon- tracts for soft eeai. which is the fuel used almost entirely here, but supplies are difficult to obtain, with very little hope for immediate relief. W. .1 Pearce, of Pontiac, has great nli his roses. His ship- ments to this market for ninety days past have been about 8,000 a month, in addition to the supply used for his fclagge, of Ml. Clemens, stil leads in violets, lie is also cutting good car- nations. Grohman Bros., of Saginaw, had some very tine Bride and Brides- maid roses. Bishoff had some good vio- lets in limited quantities. Many grow- ers ar. Moil stocked with smilax. Holz- nagel had a nice lot of poinsettias, as did Breitmeyer's Sons. Hupp & Lemke, of Grand Rapids, sent to tie- Michigan Cut Flower Ex- change eighteen flowers of their long- stemme.l seedling rose. It is a sport, and promises to take a foremost place in the ranks of the forcing roses. The variety was shown at the last club meeting on Wednesday evening, and very highly commended. I.oy.l Vaughan, of E. H. Hunt, Chi- cago. Mas a viistor, as was Charles Schwake, with Charles Mever, New SWk- DILGER. Cincinnati. *ew« of the Week. Vernon Graves, of Richmond. Ind.. Mas in the city last Wednesday looking up the coal situation, as the .arty Mho holds his contract is not de- livering the fuel fast enough. H. M. Mtick, of Dayton, O., was also here on t similar mission. Th.. Cincinnati Florists' Society, in session Sat unlay evening, passed reso- utions condemning the action of ex- .ress companies in demanding exorbi- ant rates on cut flowers, and ordered opies of the resolutions mailed to the igent of each express company and to John N. May. of Summit. N. J. It s gratifying to see that The Society .1 American Florists is now waking up. ind will make an effort at least to help ight the impositions being heaped Up- in the florists of the United States. Oon't let it stop at the express com- mniis; I. in ii should go after the coal narons as well. The business of the Cincinnati Cut 'Ii.\\.-r Company has been acquired by r. M McCulIough's Sons, and will be ""v..] to Walnut street. Albert Sun- lerbruch. I am informed, will be in WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS CUT rLOHtRS, S.IIDS, BUBS an 1 M IM'I II s Kl-essl Bibbs E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. E. C. AMLING I Till. Lni'Klsl. Hi- would reform Poughkeepsi. hi 1 house in Rhinebeck." he said, "is a violet bouse, and now they are building in between." ml in the afternoon and re-elected the following officers: Pres- ident. K. Lyman Brown, who last year gathered trer one hundred new in. ml. .is; \ ice-pi. sid. -nt. Win. ('.. Salt- ford; treasurer. Charles Mitchell; sec- retary, Harold 1 Tuxedo, N. Y. The annual meeting of the Tuxedo Hortii ultural Sort 1 1 was held on .T.muaiA 1;. l'.in::. i- 11. Shacffer in the chair. The treasurers 1 a substantial balance on hand in fa- I hi ol 1 y's re- port also showed very Batisfacto suits. This society was organized on January 31, 1902, with nine members; are forty-eight on the roll. ii.ir business was trans- acted th ii- were ted. A pi.ss secretary was also elei ted. Th< officers are CD Schaef- id.nt; George Stewart, vice- ni. Thomas Murray, secretary; Fi.d. 11. k leiilly. treasurer; James I lax idsoi as follows, was also chosen to carry on the work formerly don.- i.y the essay entertainment and exhibition George Stew- art. Will .en I ■ R. Franke, .1 1 lavidson, P. Bendy and J. Allen. JAM lis DAVIDSON. Union Hill, N. J. Joseph M.yer. employed by John I'.ickert. of New Durban, N. J., was struck by tioll.y at midnight New 1 .1 ng out of the way of one car stepped 11 of the cue which struck him. Fortu- nately he was caught in the fi ed an ugly gash on thi and had several teeth knocked out. His condition is improving. 70 The Florists' Exchange REED St KELLER, 122 WEST 25th STREET, NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, S STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative : . Cutler ryebson, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. 3. Uentloo the Florlate' Exchange USE DUNNITE According suffering from Black Spot or Insects on any of your Rose Plants "Write for Prices and further particulars to DUNNE & CO., 54 West 30th St., New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GEORGE RIPPERGER, SHEEP MANURE Al SHEEP MANt Factory, Seventh i Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERTILIZER Pure Bone Meal, specially tor greenhouse uses; about 6 per cut. Nitroir.-n, 30 per cent. Bone Phosphate HW lh. 1ms;, *3.25; half ton, $17.60; ton, $32.50. Cash with order. . JAMES L REYNOLDS CO., Mount Vernon, N. IT. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now on press. See advertisement on pat;c 5S. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St., N Y. FOR SOMETHING NEW AND NICE, Mer of Boses Stationery For Florists, Is the Latest. Both plain and In colors. Samples free by DAN'L B. LONG,—'— Buffalo, N.Y. Mention the FlorlBU' Exchange when writing. 1928 GERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the FlorlatB' Eicbange_ Wired Toollpicus 10,000, $1.60; 50,000, $0.25. Manufactured By W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For sale by dealers. Florists' Exchange trltlng. W( ROW OFFER "Chemicals" for making LIQUID COMPOST. Dry powders all aoluble In water. Composts coat ess than He. per gal. Correspondence Invited. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 6ao Atlantic Ave., Boston. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SQUIRRELS sfaTe Gray Squirrels, $3.00 a pair; Flying and small Ki-il hue Squirrels. *2 OOapair. Send for large Free Catalogue. SCHMID'S BIRD EMPORIUM, Washington, D. C. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, stroiiRrst and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable, handy. To try thi'in onco is to use them always. DON'T USE OLD STORE BOXES. If you have any doubt, send for samples, which speak for themselves. Size. Per 100. 1000. No. 1.-3x4^x18 $1.75 $15.00 No '.'. 3MMS 2.00 18.00 N" 3. 4x8x18 2.40 22.00 No,:, -4x8x22 3.00 No. IS.— lxXx28 3.75 THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. DEAN'S SYSTEM OF * GREENHOUSE HEATING By MARK DEAN DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW To determine the area of any greenhouse ? To tell the amount of radiation necessary to heat the same ? To place the heating pipes to best advantage ? To figure what the pipes and fitting will cost ? To set up a boiler ? the Florists' Bxcha1 TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs USE "NICOTICIDE' Clean and harmless as Fumigant or Spray. Ask your seedsman for it or write to T he Tobacco Warehou si nj and Trading Co., 1004 Magnolia Ave., • Louisville. Ky. I For HANDLING COLLECTIONS THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE. C. S. LODEK. Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CASPER LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Window Glass, Painters' Supplies. ■•.«•»*«* Pittsburg, Pa. rlsts' Fxohantrp when writing. > WiiHhinL'ton t greEnhoIses. i MATERIAL FURNISH-ED _^±r, AND ~i— ■ meW to superintend; ERECTION IFDESj/RED.;; CYPRESS SASH/BARS ANY LENGTH UPTO 32 FT. OR LONGER Th e A^T-Stea rr\5 ]u m b e)r (b.,i ! Netponset, Boston, Mass 80STQN FLOBIST LETTEH CD Musfkctsren of FLORISTS' LETTERS Dlmenaiona o N. f. MCCARTHY, Treas. & Manager »GrlS?lt. BOSTON, MASS. „ H°aw!w »> Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing ILL NLRSERYW EN, SEEDS MEN AND FLORIST! "Horticultural Advertiser" Thia la trie British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders| . It la also taken by oyer 1 000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to coyer cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "A. A.* Coilwell Nurseries, Lowdhartt, Notts. Mention the riorlata' Exchange when wrlttal The Florists' Exchange 71 CYPRESS 1 Green House Material Hot Bed Sash Red Cedar Posts LOCHLAND LOCKLAND eotlon tha rinrlatt' Bxchanra LUMBER CO. I ND, OHIO i Evans Improved Challenji Holler bearing, aelf-olllng device ■top. Wild link chain mak^B tnt' 1 M l'Kn \'KI> I'HAL- LKNGK the most perfect appa- ratus Id the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders etie- Florlats' Exchange when writing. — • nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. ;. S. WEBER & CO. IO Desbrosses St , New York. entlon tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Orange. N. J. The annual Installation of officers was observed by the Mew Jersey Flori- cultural Society on January 7, George Smith becoming President, William Bennett vice-president, Jnsejili A. Man- da secretary, and Malcolm MacRorle treasurer for the coming year. All A vote of thanks was pro] I l>\ George Smith to the retiring pn Idi at, John Hayes, who lias just i tpleted a term of office marked by dignity as a presiding officer, and a policy Which has sustained the society at home and its good name before the world. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $280— always an indication of health. The past year has been marked by three social entertainments and six addresses upon live topics of Interest; while Mr. Hayes has advocated the use of the stereopticon as a means of instruction. The season just closed has been marked by success to nearly all our florists financially, despite the coal famine, which continues to trouble. Those living close to the railroad and who hauled their own coal upon the first influx after the strike, have done best. Most are subsisting from yard to furnace, as the fuel is doled out to them thus far. J. B. D. WILLIAM H. KAY COMPANY 244 FULTON ST.. NEW YORK HEATING BUILDING Ventilating BOILERS (Triple Fire Travel) r WROUGHT IRON PIPE, FITTINGS, 1" VALVES, HOSE. Send lor Catalogue. our Leading Send for Catalogue. o. M. Garland, Des Plaines, III John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, Selling Agents. Mention tbe rlorlfti' Exchange when writing. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS LARGEST BUILDERS OF GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES. RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. Strictly free from Sap. LARGEST STOCK OF AIR-DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH. Catalogue, alio Oieen'iouie Heating and ^«-Send for Circular of Cypress Hot Bed Saab and Frames. LORD &, BURNHAM COMPANY. FlorlBta* Exchance wh QQOQQQOQOQGQOO1 Ing Apparatus. Hinges lor Vent Sash etc Hotbid Sash. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. Exchange when writing. SUMMER in WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers GIBLIN & CO.. - Utica. N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wheo writing. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co,BLOT""6- flANUFACTURERS OF hUT BED SASH, AIR DRIED GULP CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. &SQQOOQQOOOQQQOr: FLORISTS! FO* protect,on OF YOUR PLANTS USE SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES. ('•«.««.*.) Simplicity and Safety of Construction. No Spreading of Walla. Moat Effective and Reliable Ventilation. Perfect Guttering. Note.— The V Cutter, an well an the other parte ot the hoimes, peculiar to tlilt. conat ruc- tion, are fully covereil by Lett*™ Patent. A. DIETSChTcO., Patentees Manufacturers of California Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress Greenhouse Material. 615-621 Sheffield Avenue, Mention tnt FlorltU' Exchange whtn writuuj. CHICAGO, ILL 11 The Florists' Exchange January 17, 1908 Ming Construct! Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers utomatic and Hand Ventilators. 337 3d Street, Niagara Falls. N. Y. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Per 100 Hermosa Roses, strong plants 510.00 Clematis Paniculata, strong plants 10.00 Hydrangea, Titos. Hoiix. strong plants 10.00 Pansies, in bml 1.00 Primula Forbesii, in bloom, -JM, In. pots.... 3.00 8.00 the Florists' Bxchar k ^r'e/n'Jous'e^azinj ^MXU5E IT NOW. F.O.PIERCECO. Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing. Igreenhouse. CYPRESS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. onstruction the Latest, [aterial the Y>es\, 0 d 0 a rices R.easonable,i^ THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati, O. I be FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCi Improved Recording Thermometer C. EISELE, 1Uh*£SX:™D Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. B. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Dtlon the Florists' Exchange GLASS lying. Estimates freely N. COWEN'S SON, 302-94 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. GLASS BENT GLASS For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. GRIFFEN &. CO., VANHORNE, > the Florins' Exchange when writing. 3QQQQGQQOQQQQOQOOQQQ(X&OQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ% HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40tK and 41st Streets 404.^,"oS:^'^2^34.hs,. nkSo-oV, NEW YORK Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCHINGS&CO. ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron Frame Construction erected complete or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile" for Slate Tops. Send 4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. *xwxv\> P^ THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE EOR PRICES. THE PIERSOIM-SEFTON CO. Designers, llaiiufai-liirrre and Builders of Horticultural ! West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY Mention the Florists' The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTIN6S AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. &. DILLER, CASKEY & CO., ik^S&s, GREENHOUSE GLASS AT WHOLESALE GREENHOUSE MATERIAL, Special Greenhouse Putty S. JACOBS & SONS MANUFACTURERS 1365 to 1373 FLUSHING AVENCB BROOKLYN, N. AfoT New Improved Sectional Boilersi ' Send 4 ctB. stamps for Boiler Catalogue WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING •ttot the ITorliti' Bichange when writing. Supplement with this Issue A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCH Vol. XV. No. 4 ICE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN NEW YORK, JANUARY 24, 1903 lND THE TRADE IN GENERAL One Dollar Per Year SPIFUEA FOR EASTER FORGING. Wi I . r.i I'. v\ ■ i- - i . '. of tin- following sorts us below. ' ' ' ' ire them ui 'he sh^hiest if I for Ivi-Ier. II w.ll.T. I ,n I tin* III- II ki U',mh1 stock * APONICA and COMPACTA MULTIFLORA. Cas, STILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA. Case of 250 dumps for $10.' li.u s plenli of turn- to get them fj^GO dumps for!$8.00; in less ; in less quantities, $5.00 per 100. est Quail $25,110 per 100. itl> ottered lias sold fast, but beV'.Yan'ed holou' MALL SIZED NAMED HYACINTHS. i splendid for Eas X>d flowers as the larger and liinlHT-priced bulbs. you have never tUmrivil these, try a thousand ' ' pleased with the rvsulu. Iiey cannot fail t ii.. !,.• i The following junk viirutus at only $1.50 lTioo;$r:.oo|..T inoo.wMrih !?]t;.iN)PlTiiHKi . z.: Baron van Tuyll. lien. Prlisnier, Gertrude, igantea. Kobt. Stei-rer aud Solfatara. ThefollowiiiL: l-lu. Min-t»-> at mih $l.r>n i>«m DO; $1 -J.OO p«r IDOO worth $Hi.UU pi rNKiOi.viz.: rand Mnitrv, Kin- nl' the lilitrs. I,n Pevnm.se, las. Dickens. lilundin, (V;ir lvt.-r; also Tanierlau first-sized bulbs, at ¥J.oy per ortb *3S.iH) pi-r Iimhi-. \i/,: La Peyronsr, Ke-ulus, imerlan. Grand Lilas. l„i IMuie d'ur. Mlol^b.T^. mquet Tendri-. Czar Nicholas, i.'rown Prince of reden.Flevo, Garri<-k, iir-mtvorst. G.^n. Antinck, Kin- of Wurtemhiiri:, La Tour d'Aiiver^ne. La Vir- Lrinitc, LordAnsi.ii, I,oH K.^lan, i ith.-Ho. Prince of Orange, Prince of Saxe- Weimar and Princess Royal. HYACINTHS IN SEPARATE COLORS. We still have a few of these left in singles and .vluoh we offeras long as unsold at $'.•..-.<> "l $26 per 1000). TULIPS. SINCLE and DOUBLE. Most of the varieties here offered are anions the very best forcing varieties, especially for late or Easterforciug.viz.: P.izard Ver.lict.t'ouleiir Ponceau, La Candour, Yellow Pose, Lady Grandison. Lmke of sk.imi per Iimio : Tnurnesnl. red ... . i Soils, l.c lilasoti and liosme, at $7 ml • van Tholl, scarlet, and Standard lew l.illsalite. nt s20.ll NARCISSUS. tdia Maximns R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ispaiap PluoiflSiis Nanus CUT fV.H. STRINGS, 50 CTS' EACH. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. NEW CROP SEEDS ASTERS ,». o, 8 em pie's and vick's itranchlng, to color, or mixed, rod, white, pink, purple. lavender. 4 ozs. lor $3.50 $0.25 $1.00 Queen of the Market, to color or mixed, rose, light blue. white. 4oz8.tortl.75 15 .50 Victoria (Gorman seed), to color or mixed, white, uearlet, light blue, dark blue, pink.. en. .25 2.00 Daybreak, tin.- new pink. sort .25 2.00 Purity, One n.-w white sort... .25 3.00 ASIMHAI.ISKiirciitcii. Per 100 seeds, 25c: Hum, if 2. 00 ALVSSUM- I.lttle Gem, dwarf 10 .25 Maritiinum, tall 10 .15 AMPKLOPSW- Veltchli Per lb.. $1.00 .15 CANUYTBFT- Kmpress, lito-st white 10 .20 White Rocket, rn; 00c .10 .15 CENTEAUREAS- Gymiiacarpa, white foliage .15 .50 Caudidissima, " .25 100 Margarita?, Giant White Sul- .15 CLEJIATI8- Paniculata. Per lb., $5.00 Cdll.ll 8CANDENS- Purple 4 ozs. for $1.00 DAISY (Bellls perennis)— Snowball, white Double .... Longfellow, Red. Double Will ( FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING. DRAC«NA ITUDIVISA-TradeW. 0;. New seed per lb.. $2.50 $0.10 $0.30 IHPEHIAI. MORNINO (il.ORIEH Giant Japanese, II. , $1.50 .05 .20 Giant f ringed, •• 3.00 .10 .40 LOBELIA- t'ryslal Palace Com- irr I Erlnns, IIIGNONETTE- A lien's Defiance, the best for indoors. Pkt. 2000 seeds f, >r $ 1 . Machet PANSV.iVnnfte lit,:,. PYRETHRl'H Al'REVM- Golden Feather SJHI.AX, New Crop Seed. Per lb, $3.50 L5 10 2 5 KENT' A SEED Belmoreana, per 1000, ;$4.00 JAPANESE FERN BILLS STOCKS— Ten Weeks, oho grown seed double Princess Alice, Cutand- Come-Again 50 3.00 Separate Colors, or mixed red, white, rose, light blue, purple, etc so 2.50 THINEBRGIA Mixed. .10 .25 YEKRENA- Matnmoth Mixed 25 1.00 PETUNIA, Choicest Dbl. Fringed. Pkt. 25 seeds for 35c Grandlflora, Single Fringed. Pkt. 500 seeds for 50c SALVIA SPLF.NDKIS8- Scarlet Sage, luou seeds. 25c : oz. $1.75 Drooping Spikes, 1000 seeds. .25e.;oz. $1.75 3d. Forsteriana and of 4000 seeds, $14.00. Now Ready for Delivery. Large hulls, -ii to :li'i riches iii circumfer- e T-l an I'erdoz.; $2"..'> a doz.; $45 a (bus. \. Hi, lie l.e- ilyo. Mine. I.emiiine. P. ROSES, standards, all leading varieties. 50 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large flowering, fin- est varieties. .lackmanni. !!■ tm ,,. Duchess of Edinburgh, etc. two- year-old, fnld-grown. $3.00 per I"/.; $20 on per loll. II, rce-vcir- old. field-grown, extra strong,$4.00 per doz. : $30.00 per loo. GLADIOLI'S. (olvillei alba (The Bride', pure white. 50c. per 100; $4.50 p, r ll««i. (olvillei rubra. 50c. per 100; $4.50 per K KM' I AS. We hi Kentias in the country. Call and see them \ im i;m m or ItKGONIA. Tuberous Kooted Single, separate colors, crimson the largest stock of large , Call and see them, LUS, pot grown for forcing. IHl'RNL'M PLICATCM ciug, $5.00 per doz. STAPHYLEA COLCHIC'A, pot gr NKNSI perdoz. WISTERIA M m: N sis, pot grown, for forcing, $7.50 per doz. AlIYi.o tils. double, white and pink, $5.00 per doz. JAPAN FERN HALLS, dormant. selected, large bulbs, $:t.5n per doz.; $27.50 per 100. HKdbNl.l hite. yellow, ; $25.00 per 1000. Mixed. $2.50 per 100 ; $22.00 Double, colors separate, as above. $4.50 pfrlOO; $40.00 per 1000. Double, colors mixed, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. DI EL YTRA gpectabilis (Bleeding Heart). extra strong clumps, for f , 1000. $45.00. SIIR.EA Japonlca $4.00 $35*00 Compacta 4.50 40.00 Astilboiiles 6.00 45.00 Gladstone 8.00 JAPAN LILIES. See Wholesale Catalogue. the . SEE SPRING CATALOGUE FOR OTHER STOCK. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange 74 The Florists' Exchange ITS TIME THAT SOME OF TH ESE ITEMS WERE PLANTED >EA pound, $1.1 MONT BLANC sweet pi poses on the market. Qunrtor of n pound, :»c; ] CENTAUREA *>.- verbena a;Pn LOBE L! A THE TRUE CRYSTAL PALACE VARIETY. Trade pkt., 25c. W. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK- Stumpp & Walter Co.'s SELECT STOCK OF Flower Seed. Mention the Florlata' Exchange HIGH GRADE SEEDS. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio, one of our foremost florists, says : " From 2% ozs. Aster Queen of the Market and Peony Perfection we marketed sixty thousand salable blooms. " J. A. Newbt, Logansport, Ind., says : " Your Aster Queen of the Market bloomed here from July 1st until frost and was the best strain I ever had." We have that same strain to offer this season, guaranteed true to name and of germinating quality, separate colors, U oz., 20c. ; oz , 50c. For full line of Florists' Flower Seeds see our new list. WALTER MOTT SEED & BULB CO. JAMESTOWN, N. Y. RAWSON'S Arlington Tested FOR THE FLORIST W.W. RAWS0N.& CO,, sZt Boston, Mass. 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Square. Uentlon the Florists' Biehange whea wrttlBg. Burpee's Probably you Seeds Grow heard of this BEST that Grow? [fnpt, write to-day for Burpee's Farm Annual or 1903— so well-known as "The Leading Amer- citn 8>J»-<1 Catalogue." It is an elegant book of [94 pages, with beautiful colored plates and will be sen t FKF.F to pin liters everj where; -to others upon receipt of 10 cents, which in eH9 than cost per copy in quurt<>r million editions. Write TO-DAY. Do not delay ! It is sufficient to addreBS simply BURPEE, Philadelphia FlorlBta' Exchange Nutton's l'n/e : CINERARIAS colors and Bhades. dwarf or seini-iiwiuf, maki-s tint' sell- ing plants tor Easier, 2 H- inch, $2.00 per 100. Cash. Shellroad6reenhouse*,GrangeP.O. Baltimore, Md. Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing California Petunias Double Fringed Giants, splendid mixed 7itctH. per HMtn seeds. Single Fringe. I t, r;i rid i ll«.i;i, splendid mixed, SHASTA DAisT* &"'^SM?i«> seeds. COB/EA SCANDENS ttf&gjg&ff THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO., Ventura-by-tlie .Sea, Cal. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. New Crop 1902 Now in Stock. Really Produces Mushrooms VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St. .Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York EASTER 1903 Spiraea Japonica, large clumps . . Compacta Multiflora . . . Astilboides Floribunda . . Deutzia Lemoinei, large plants . . Lilacs, for forcing, in best vars. . Azalea Mollis, fine plants, well budded Azalea Pontlca, fine plants, well budded Roses, Crimson Rambler, own roots " Hermosa, La France, and all H. P. vars ACERATUM, Little Dorrit, Blue. " Little Dorrit, White. " Princess Pauline. ALYSSUM, Little Gem. " White Carpet. " Dwarf Bouquet. Fern Balls, first size, 7-9 $22.50 " extra with tin oups . . 35.00 Box Trees, Standards, extra fine, each, $2.00. Box Trees, Pyramids, extra fine, 4 ft., each, $2.50. A few Dutch Hyacinths, extra fine. Also two cases of Lilium longiflorum, 7-9, Bermuda grown, still left. No reasonable offer refused. F. W, 0. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. ANTIRRHINUM, Dwarf Mixed. " Large Flowering Tall Mixed. ASPARACUS Plumosus Nanus, Home grown. " •• California grown. Sprengeri. ASTERS are our specialties, and great care is taken to have only the best and those thai- will give the greatest satisfaction. We have been very highly complimented on th< choiceness of our strains. Queen of the Market, (selected strain.) This is the earliest of all, fully three weeks earlier than other Asters. SELECTED White Crimson, Rose, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lilac, Red or mixed. Pkt. 10c. ; per % oz., 30c. ; per oz., $1.00 ; per 4 ozs., $3.00 ns_-4 C~~,~* pure white, light blue, dark blue, light rose, crimson or mixed uiant tomei £kti 25c. ; ^0z., 75c; per oz., $2.00. Pure white, rose, light blue, darlj blue, scarlet, or mixed. Pkt., 25c. ; % oz., 75c. ; per oz., $2.00. Truf f aut's Perfection ^'^K bIue' darx blue> rose' scarlet' Pkt., 20c. ; per % oz., 50c. ; per oz., $1.75. jd dwarf. Pure white, llg! scarlet, rose or mixed. Pkt., 25c. Setnple's Selected Branching 9™lS\)£m Long stemmed, free blooming and the very finest for cut flowers. Semple's Selected Strain ^^**$&r******\ Pkt, 20c. ; per % oz., 50c. ; peroz., $1.50. oz., 75c. ; per oz., SSL! THE FINEST LATE- Daybreak or Purity pkt.,20c.; per % oz., soc. oz., $2.1 BEGONIA VERNON Per 1-16 oz., 30c. ; very dwarf, per pkt., 25c. S0.10 $0.15 $11.10 .15 CALENDULA- Prince of Orange $0.10 $0.20 Meteor 10 -20 CANDYTUFT, Empress ... 10 25 Pkt. 14 Oz. Oz. CENTAUREA- Gymnocarpa . . Candidissima . . . Odorata. light blue Margarita?, white . COB/EA SCANDENS DRAC/ENA INDIVISA 10 .20 .75 LOBELIA— Erecta, Crystal Pal- ace Compacta, fine for pots ... .25 1.00 3.00 Emperor William . . .20 .50 1.50 MARIG0LD- Little Brownie, fine for pots -10 25 MIGN0NETTE- Machet, true strain, excellent for pots, thick spikes of reddish flowers, care- fully selected strain, pkt., 10c. ; % oz., 25c. ; oz., 75c. Allen's Defiance, pkt., 25c. ; % oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. NASTURTIUM- Dwarf Mixed, oz., 10c. Empress of India. '+ oz., 10c; oz.,30c. WHOLESALE CATALOGUE dwarf, per pkt., 25c. PETUNIA- S. & W. Co. Strain, fringed, largil flowering double mixed. Produci from 30 to 35 per cent, of plants, witl charming double fringed flowen Quality unsurpassed. Pkt., $1 00. Large Flowering Single Fringed, mixet Per 1-64 oz., $1.00; pkt., 50c. PHLOX DRUMMOMDII, Dwarf, purpli Fireball, Snowball, blue-striped, chi mois rose, Surprise, Defiance. Pkt 15c. ; % oz., 76c. ; oz., $2.50. PRIMULA 0BC0NICA, rose, red, lilac c I mixed. Pkt., 25c. I SALVIA— Bonfire or Clara Bedman. Pkt., 25o % oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. Splendens. Pkt., 15c; ,■+' oz., 50c. oz., $1.50. j SMILAX, cultivated seed. Per lb.,$3.0(i y± oz., 10c ; oz., 35c. ST0CK- Large Flowering 10 Weeks. Whit, canary-yellow, rose, brilliant roS' shining purple, blood red, Ilia crimson or mixed. Per pkt., 25c; i4 oz., $1.00; oz., $3.00. Imp. Giant Perfection. The very flnen stock for cut flowers. White, chamo< rose, fiery crimson, light blue, daij blue, sulphur yellow, dark brown < mixed. Per pkt., 25c. ; >4' oz., $1.0(1 oz., S4.00. i VERBENA. Superb Mammoth Mixed. P. pkt.. 15c ; ]{ oz., 45c ; oz., $1.:>0. I MAILED FREE ON REQUEST. STUMPP & WALTER CO.,5^^ Branch Store: 404 East 34th Street. lauuar.v 24, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 75 BECOIMIAS--CLOXINIAS M IIS 6 I I'l HI Kill S IKIIITHI IIWIOMASMlKl ' '^"', p!|,,",',,I„^ i . I II \ I N I Vs*. I -i!^' riiiw.rnik' I 'rit--^ili'liii Ir-i l;i, ( li"ti r M ixril NmiK'il. W.-i'itruti- < -..1..I-. . l-:xtr.i l.nru.- _ T-* || IIIM, IIUIII M !■ Japanese Fern Balls, JAPANESE LILIES In splendid condition ] ? m ^ I Mil M ABRATVM, (Golden Bu»ded)M .... .. *UJf I* 76 *8S 00 l.ll.'il H SPECIOSI M I A\« II ••oi'.'ll Mi \l.ltl M. M. J6 11 KI'UIU M. B B K i NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS READY. Quality Unsurpassed JOHNSON & STOKES, -.i;,;;"',,:;,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Flnrlsta' Kxohnnee when writing. SELECTED STRAINS OF FLORISTS FLOWER StEDS VEGETABLE SE' DS in bulk. Illustrated Catalogue. mrpnrB • nnu skkiiiikiihum's WEEBER & DON, ..,..< uunrai- the Florists' Exchange wh MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J. J. STTER, Concordviile, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HEADQUARTERS FOR QL,ADIOL,I sei-inu' "urM.»-ls this l';ill sMi-1 : ■ ■ I " n- i . ■ 1 1 T > I - ■■ 1 1 \ y We List Over 200 Named Kinds. POPULAR Mixed $0.80 ALL COLORS " 1.00 CHILDSI " 1.75 LEMOINE'S " 1.50 tfWTE AND LIGHT " 1.50 All first size bulbs. 250 at 1000 i $7.00 9.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 SCARLET AND RED Mixed $.00 PINK BRENCHLEYENSIS. CERES LA MARCK I. 5 .75 1.00 3.00 $7 00 10.00 6.00 8.00 15.00 on large quantities. Wli'.lrsnlu Culal.fiie on applicati.. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, New York Mention the Floriets- Exchange when writing. CLEMATIS PANICULATA 102,400 two, three and (our years old. Largest stock in the country. Prices on Application. TOBACCO STEMS Good as can be bought. Fresh from the factory, here In Elizabeth. 70 cents per IOO lbs. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth, N.J. rims' Exchange HEW CROP FLOWER SFEDS ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. "..".:. ",T l.iirjji'-t I low. nil I lillKiil Ulxed. Tr. Pkt. $1.00. Iirnnrui Mai b. White. Pink, Scar- VEnbtNA i.-t. Hi"-- -I' stri,....i ../. $1.25. Mamniotli >1 1 v,•/.. $i.oo. Write for Wholeniik. Cutulo^ue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS *l.r,0 per Bale. fash. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PURITY ■ WHITE AS! ER i.lliill N I OB MARKET TRADE PKT., 30c; OZ., S2.50 Send for NEW WHOLESALE LIST. HENRY F.MICHELL 1018 Market St, . PHILADELPHIA, PA. M.Tli'm tin' I Jurists' Exchange when writing. FRESH FLOWER SEEDS NOW READY. 10 per cent Discount for Cash. See OFFER, page 50, last issue tins paper; STILL 1IOLVS GOOD. Tuberous Begonias, Fern Balls, Gladiolus, Gloxinia, Tuberoses, ii.LL SPHHTG- BtTLES. LILY OF THE VALLEY, INTERNATIONAL, SIO.OO per lOOO. VAUGHAN'd I Randolph St., CHICAGO. SEED STORE, 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK- the Florist.' Exchange GLADIOLI ^genuine) am Florists of the United States may become familiar with the exceptional high quality of Groff's Hybrid mtive for them to purchase a trial' lot of this stuck, 1 have concluded to submit the following offer: For $25.00, of this advertisement, sent prior to February ll'tli. I wi 1,000 GROFF'S HYBRID SEEDLINGS, Blooming Seedlings Bulbs, 500 May Gladioli 300 Smoky and Slaty Hybrids ne as it' sent direct to me : Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. D. Landreth & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. Henry Maule, Philadelphia, Pa. Jos. Breck & Sons Corp., Boston, Mass. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York Conard & Jones, West Crove, Pa. W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, III. 350 Burbank's California Select 50O Mixed Lemoine ■edsi ■uted here the Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa. Johnson & Stokes, Philadelphia, Pa. Schlegel & Fottler Co., Boston, Mass. W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston, Mass. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Walter Mott Seed & Bulb Co., Jamestown, N. Y. Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. ARTHUR COWEE MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. ^^•H^f*!^^ 76 The Plori-sts' Exchange DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS The following is a short list of varieties which should be sown early. All are new crop of the finest possible quality and ready for immediate delivery, with the exception of the Asparagus, new crop of which is due within two weeks Orders for same will be booked and filled in rotation as the crop arrives. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS OUR NEW WHOLESALE PRICE LIST FOR .1 ARV, FREE ON' APPLICATION. HENRY A. DREER, M entlon the Florists' Exchange 714 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia, Pa. The American Carnation PLANT CULTURE By C. W. Wabd. By Qeo w OLIVEB Pi-ice, $3.50. Write (or Particulars. | Price, Jil.OO. Write for Sample Pages. A. T. DE LA MARE PTd. & PUB. CO., Ltd., 2-8 Duane Street, New York FARQUHAR'S FLOWER* SEEDS FOR IMMEDIATE SOWING. AOERATUM Mexicanuni $0 30 ASTER, American Branching, mixed 1 00 " *' separate colors 1 00 " Queen of the Market, mixed : 50 " " " " separate colors 60 CANDYTUFT, Giant White o lb., $1.00 30 CENTAUREA, Gymnocarpa 40 CARNATION. Marguerite, choice mixed 1 25 CYCLAMEN, Columbian Prize — looseeds. loooseeds. Farquhar's Giant White $1 25 $10 00 Farquhar's Giant Pink 1 25 10 00 Farquhar's Giant Crimson 1 25 10 00 Oz. LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta . . . ■ ;4' oz., 50c. $1 25 Gracilis 40 MIGNONETTE, Evans' Boston Giant 1 00 " Machet . 60 PETUNIA, California Ruffled Giant 1-32 oz., $1.25 SALVIA, Glory of Stuttgart, very fine 2 25 Bonfire 2 25 STOCK, Cut-and-Come-Again, white 3 00 Farquhar's White Column »4 oz., $2.00 VERBENA, Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrid, mixed. . . 1 00 " " " separate colors 1 50 SWEET PEAS— oz. xib. lb. Earliest of All $0 10 $0 15 $0 Extra Early Blanche Ferry ...... 05 10 Mont Blanc 10 20 Katharine Tracy 05 10 New Countess 05 10 30 Z If less than % oz. of a kind is ordered a proportionate advance in price ♦ will be charged. X R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 6 & 7 SOUTH MARKET STREET, BOSTON, MASS. ♦ 35 » 30 I 60 » 30 * DAHLIAS CLEARANCE . . . SALE . . . Having il.'.-idr'.! to ilrv-.ti* «.iir entir-.' plant to tin- -row in-; ,,(' Carnations. \v,> onVr t ho remain"!'': tin' l'.mj oi'i.j. ..f hali I ia I ;«.ots at trr-'aily rod in -oil ratos Wo ■'Hit hothinu' I ail nn'i rhantaMo, wh-iji ■lit js'rown roots. Prna1 except where noted $±.0U per inn, not loss than Ave of a kind. When 250 oi ■ a it < ii> r> I. aooompahi d with cath, 10 per cent, may be deducted from prices named. WHITE DAHLIAS. -nil PRINCESS BONNIE. 200 SNOW. i'| WHITE DOVE. " STORM KIM, : - it:, LI TLE BESSIE .!---■ Him GRAND DUKE ALEXl! x7.-i HENRY PATRICK. ■ l ■•' MKS. PEART 'loYot'ii' 1860 SN0WCLAD (Pompo! 1825 SNOWBALL, a perfee or than Pompon. I'"' GUIDING S AR 125 HAHRY FREEMAN, WHITE SWAN.. •HIDES OF P NK, ROSE AND LAVENDER. H ARABELLA (Palo Primrose Tip Lavender), fine flower. "APPLE BLOSSOM iA|,],le Blossom Pink). large flower. ■ BIRD OF PARADISE (l,'"s> NMiilo), shaded pink. ■■■ MARGUERITE (P.osy I. Man. sin 1 lavender. ml flower, flue. $5.C J-.il MAY L0MAS, large nil line.nl -h.-ol, ruse. $.-,.00 per lull. 7 ,11 SOUV. DE MME M0REAII lino pink on go, ,11 SPRING POMPON (Yellow Shaded Pink). II,:, GERMANIA GIANT, immense, (hover ,,n lot SCARLET AND CRIMSON. DECORATIVE. i SCARLET GEM. , FIRE KING, gloving Sen tea. g I ton > CilMSON BALL. I RUBY QUEEN. I EMPRESS OF INDIA, oninson magenta. i COCHINEAL, brill i BLACK PRINCE, crimson i PRINCE BISMARCK. 'lip , JOHN BRAGG, blackish n ' ELECTRIC, glowing crinn LORD lYNDHURjI. brlgh i ORIENTAL, orange s VIVID (Pompon), re< RED AND BLACK, a YELLOW DECORATIVE. 1800 C W. BRUT0N, fine canary yello QUEEN VICTORIA. '-•-, WILLIAM PIERCE, i-i.-li hull. -r yell. mi PLUTON, large clear yellow, ■," MISS BROWING, yoll„u t, ,1 whi FANCY DAHLIAS. T.-.o CHILDS' JEWEL, luge (lowers ,,i spotted and variegated, -rent 1,1, 1500 FERN LEAF BEAUTY. benntiml ft riety, white striped, deep crimso Kin GUINEA HEN (Pompon), crlms, 75 XANIHIA. 1.-.0 FAIRY QUEEN, yellow-edged rose 160 SUN DEW 260 BL0MENFALTER. plum., milled. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. A. B. DAVIS & SON, PURCELLVILLE, VA. NEAR WASHINGTON, D. ntion the Florists' Exchange when January L'l, 1903 The Florists* Exchange 77 sale price list for ml t . i r iii. secured the servli n ho for many yeai the best seed hous rkel gardeners hat they have f an assistant as employed In in Germany, and that orders ;u,,l ,,-s .i.Mr.s.-..! in ih.. concern In the language of the ■Sutherland will ho ratvl'iilly attended ST. PATH-.- The lalonesK ..I Imvivn rrfops this season is causing serious delay to the seedsmen who have a Southern trade. Importations are fully a n onth later than usual, \\ hile the ights on the railroads foe ia a hei dela> of i wo n eeks or more; consequently, Southern planters will necessarily be late in their Clrst Tie- customs authorities have relent- ed s. ni.what in their attitude toward porters, and by an order from the jjrcretarj of the Treasury are supply- ■■ | seedsmen with all the information SgplDle regarding prices, with the i: however, that the Depart- ment will not 11 x priees for any one. but will give all information possible fcfrardlng them. This is a step, at Hut, in the right direction. illers were: W. H. Small. of Bvansville, Ind.; and YV. H. Grenell and A. T. Ferrell, of Saginaw, Mich. VERITAS. Alfalfa and Insects on Vine Seeds. Editor Florists' Exchange : We enclose herewith letter received from the entomologist of our State uni- versity in response to a clipping sent ■ Professor T. I.. I. yon, taken from The Florists' Exchange, in relation to alfalfa helping to produce the insects ilmi li.-n ■■ an".-, ted the vine seed crops. We questioned this item and sent it to Hie professor for his opinion, and you aoti ins reply. Wi stern s.-ed and Irrigation Co., FRANK T. KMERSON. General Manager. Waterloo, Neb. P. S.— We have never lost a seed crop nf any kind from grasshoppers.— F. T. E. (Letter referred to.) or of the 7th inst. addressed to Professor T. L. Lyon has been re- ferred to me for reply. I have glanced over the newspaper clipping in The Florists' Exchange to which you refer and am confident that the corre- spondent has no grounds whatever for H I Jserl ion, since alfalfa is so entirely diffi -I. -Hi from the cucurbs that the in- sect enemies of the two will be entirely different. In other words, inserts which feed on the alfalfa will in no wise trou- ble the vines of melons, cucumbers, and squash: neither will the latter transfer their attention to the alfalfa. I cannot say so much, however, concerning the grasshoppers, which naturally become more numerous in alfalfa growing dis- tricts, since these are not confined to any one particular kind of plant, but rather are apt to feed upon all sorts of cultivated vegetation growing in the vicinity of alfalfa liel.ls. LAWRENCE RRUNER. European Notes. The position of the European trade as regards peas is becoming somewhat acute. Owing to the wellnigh incessant rains, it has not been safe to open the pea stacks for threshing: consequently, the full extent of the shortage, and the additional loss to he incurred in the picking, is only now becoming appar- ent. Every day has a fresh and disa- greeable surprise in this direction, and deliveries are becoming almost unrea- sonably late. Radishes, particularly those planted on fairly strong land, are almost equal- ly troublesome and backward, but the yield, when ascertained, is not so dis- appointing. The same is true nf car- rots, particularly the slant varieties; but the damp air which surrounds us on every hand makes the work nf ■•bearding" the seed both tedious and difficult. In in be, years it has often been pos- sible to till orders with strong growing, l'llll\ 111. Illlle, I Seed of tile piexii.US liai- x, si i iwlng to the ah I total failure in 1901, this i~ imi now possible, and i im dels j w iii, h v, e all depl - In- ewlablo. KI'KlU'KAX SKI-IDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. ARK T. THOMPSON EUo Vista \ , List "i Straw berrj Plant eti ,i,i: it.i.i.a LA Catalogue ol I'lai, Is and IHill.s. \ I ; i I I DES & CO., Hem, , , i lolo - e Ui i :i,i,i i ,. sci Ipl h e i ',i i.i log is. si lies, etc. KiliiRl; .V SWKNKE. Sell.,, rg. ei inanj l'i ice li: I a rdi n Field Seeds, etc. THE GEO II MKI.l.l-IN CO., Spring- Held. ' ' Cllustrati d ' '.lining I Plants, Seeds, etc. Roses a specialty. THE CONAIII) A .KINKS Co. We* drove. I 'a i-,eiiei;il Catalogue for l'.KK. Roses and Cannas, si ialties. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny. Pa.— Cata- logue of Garden Field and Flower Seeds. Supplies, etc. Illustrated, F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind.— Price last of Hunted Cuttings of Carnations, including novelties. JOHN PEED & SON. West Norwood. London. S, K. Illustrated Catalogue ol Seeds, Plants. Bulbs. Requisites, etc. WAI.TKI: Mi ITT SEED & RULB COM- PANY. .Inn. Mown X V Catalogue of Plants, Seed Sundrl eti Olustrati S W. ATI. EE BURPEE fi CO., Philadi i- .1 n TIKi MI'S. i\ CAKNATIii.N COM- PANY. Joliet. Ill— Price last of Rooted Cuttings of Carnations, including all the 11, nellies. HASKELL AVENUE FLORAL COM- PANY, Dallas. T.x Illustrated Cata- logue of Roses and other stock for the Southern Planter. W. & T. SMITH Geneva, N. Y.— Gen- ii,, I Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees Shrubs, Roses, very complete and Flo lllle Felt ers, etc. Illustrated. JULIUS HEURLIN. South Braintree. Mass.— Price List of Trees. Shrubs and Vines: also of Hardy Herbaceous Peren- nials and Alpine Plants. DINGEE & CONARD CO.. West Grove, Pa. — General Catalogue for 1903. contain- ing several colored plates of the new roses. which plants are a specialty here. NANZ & NETJNER, Louisville, Ky.— is included, with STORKS .V 'I \KKlSoN Co.. I'aines- ville. O.— Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds, Plants. Shrubs. Vines, Fruit Trees, etc. \ \er\ comprehensive catalogue. This is the 49th year that this wall known nun has been established. Its home farms comprise over l.ninl acres HENRY F. MICHELL, Philadelphia. - Catalogue "I Seeds. Plants. P.ulbs. etc. A vol n i null. LI. ealalogiii including lists Of ists and market gard. mi- Illustrated li i\YA SEE! ' CI IMPANY, I lea Moin la.— Thirty-third Annual Catalogn. So. .Is. PI, mls. etc Fa, in Seed- a eialtv; a very complete list of seed cc and field seeds being supplied Tin. 1 ha - erected 16 new gri enhouses The pi year, and its tloral trial grounds ompi LONC ISLAND CROWN CABBAGE SEED Ask for prices for 1903 OTOp; also on surplus stock 1002 crop. B. E. COODALE, Grower, Calverton, L. I., N. Y. HeulluD the Florist,1' Bxchdoge when wrltln*. aijADIOLI P. 0. COBLENTZ, New Madison, Ohio Mention the Floruits' Elchtnge when writing. 33££B FLOWER SEEDS . 4 LIST rnci ON APPLICATION y \ FRED. R0EMER, Seed Grower J 4 Quedilnimrjc, Germany ► Exchange when HYBRID CHRNHTION SEED ::1MIXED. :: From Mrs. Lawson. Gov. Roosevelt Wolcotl Vi Is, Apollo and Golden Beauty, loo seeds' *l.oo. standards, loo s Is, 26c, CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO. LOOM1S, CAL. Mention the riorlite' Brch.nae when writing. AmericanBulbGrowersCo. Wholesale Bulb Growers, PETERSBURG, VIRCINIA. Send for Catalogue. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN First Quality Strictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. wkite for special Quotations James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York the FloriBts' Exchange when writing. Kstabliatied 1802. ^1 uilty ..f . h-.l. . II-.W.T 8«-r«ls r.- ted vegetal Cormu For aurserymeo wi ha« a very full lino ol native ami f.-ni-n tr.-. mxl slinii. - lines ,.f hybri-l Fnn.-h Gln.ln.li, Japan I.illes and [rises, etc. < mr <_*.'ii.tmI -i- I. ,-!,,_ II,,- h.'ITl.K.iTlt. si. must ■ ■ ■ ■ J I . 1 ■ ■ reiiadte published, will also he mailed free In ■ rested. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. * SEE ADVERTISEMENT OF 1 7th. H. H. BERCER & CO., HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Send for Prices HELLER & CO. MONTCLAIR, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES Improved Chinese. Well known ns the fln.-t IRISH SHAMROCK e," XXX SEEDS Verbena Gxandiflora. Finest mammoth- Mow, Ting mixed. 1000 Heeds. Mw. Cineraria. Finest large-n-. wring dwarf, limn }l.l ■,.i.t Phlox I'lllllil.l C pacta. Very dwarf anil compact: grand for pots; In finest colore, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. Alyssuui Compactnm. The most dwarf and compact variety grown; perfect little Palls when grown In pots. Trade pkt. Kc. , g... flowering inn v.-,,-,. lll'l llolll.le. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. THE HOME OF PRIMROSES Mention the Flcr1«t>' Rxrbange when writing. Grow CANNAS Don't need much CQHL STRONG ROOTS, 2 to 3 EYES Best Varieties II. ight. Hoz. 100 '. Iplionse I '.in 1 \ it. , riniBon with green foliage it. 10 50 *3 50 Alkniania. salmon, edged with yellow 8 " 50 4 00 Alsace, sulphur 4* " GO 4 00 Austria, canary yellow t; " 50 4 oo Ilea, ,t, - Poitevine, free-tlowering crimson 3 " 50 4 00 Black Beautv. finest bronze ■ l 28 10 00 Chas. Henderson, crimson... :: " SO 3 50 Iiuke of Marlboro, deep crimson 4 Egamlale, cherry red w ith bronze foliage 4 ■' 50 4 00 I Ian nee YaH-alial, , U.OV SPOl ted i ■• v> 3 so Italia, scarlet, golden border — '; " 60 im | old. im- mense triis- (I ■' 1 2.-, !l no Mile. Berat. best pink i 7S E 00 ' 50 3 50 l'r.s. Carnot, cl i 50 t mi IT. s. McKinl, •. . It, II ni .'.0 4 00 Queen Charlotte, scar! 50 3 75 M.n yellow band 3 " 50 4 00 D. LANDRETH & SONS FLORIST DEPARTMENT 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uentlon the florists' Exchange when writing. 78 The Florists9 Exchange D\cV AR F JD C/ Jci. EDGING HARDY SHRUBS in general assortment. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 18-24 in., own roots. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention tbe Florist b Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. N"s BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. No Agents Catalogue free i m d eniand. No Agents California Privet Strong, branched, two-year plants, 2 to 3 teet, $3.00 per 1 "0 ; $25.00 per 1000 ; 18 to 24-ln., good, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 ; 15 to ao-ln . $1.50 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. Well graded stock that will please. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown.N. J. hutame Plants rtlDDinC Jersey and Chas. Wakefield, UADDAUC Early and Late Flat Dutch, Suc- cession and Drumhead, 25c. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. I CTTIIPE ls'ff Boston, Tennis Ball, LC I I UwC Boston Market and other vara., 15c. per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. LEEK 16c- per 10°; $1'°° per 100°- PARSLEY Strong, 40c. per 100; $1.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Surplus Nursery stock Apple, Peach, Norway Maple, Irish Juniper, Abundance, Hale Plum. Address C, L. LONGSDORF, «$£& Floradale, Pa, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. W.&T. SMITH COMPANY Geneva, N. Y. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Fruit Trees and Small Fruits i" pr'-at variety. Semi for mir Wholesale Price List. P. OUWHHEftM 1123 Summit Ave, JERSEY CITY, N. Jc Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiral Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. Ligustrum Regelianum (Prostrate Privet) A variety of merit. Much hardier than Calilorni.-i. I.argcsl M,„ kin America. All Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut. Hill Phlla., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. ORCHARD, VINEYARD, LAWN, PARK, STREET, GARDEN & GREENHOUSE. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., nd Trade List free. 49 years, Painesville, Ohio. Florists' Exchange | Why Import Young Nursery Stock I ^WHEN YOU CAN GET BETTER AND CHEAPER J Eight here at home. No cost for Customs or Custom-house charges. No loss J by heating or drying enroute. 100 1000 ■ rna Japonica variegata, l> ";h $2 50 20 00 ■ niccra aurca reticulata, 9 \\ Kit GA1 I matured w >r now for Spring shipment wlnl. slock is roll Orders will i... nil, ,| i , ,,i„i ,,,,, . J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. riorum- Exc HYDRANGEAS $7.00 per 100. Otaksa Thos. Hogg Strong out-door plants with :t to 5 flowering crowns. Suitable for 6-in. or 7-ln. pots. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Newark, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Brown Brothers Company continental Nurseries, Rochester, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trifoliata) Extra fine stock for mailing; 8 to elglit. -51 ]s r I'NKI. -2 IHIp.T 10" JESSAMINE GARDENS, Mention the florists' Exchange ifiLLiD NURSERY STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOR OUB CATALOGUE. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORANGES i^G FINE GRAFTED 12 in, Bushy, from 4-in. pots $2" iki p, r iiki 15-18 in , " " " 30.00 KIN KA1NS. 10-12 in.. Bushy, from 4 in. pots $20 00 per 100 115 in . liiishy. 6-11 "II ,„ r 111" taj-iin.. 30 00 ORtNGES, LEHONB, I.IJIIvM. line Specimen Plants, well branched 3-4 ft., $2.00 to 63 00 each. ROSES. Climbing Clothiltle Sonpert, strong field-grown $1" 1)0 per 100 CLEMATIS villi om A fine variety, somewhat similur to C. Paniculata, lmt blooms Earlier and Lasts Longer— Strong plants from .'tin pots.. $8 00 per 100 I'ltl'd ELA8TICA (TopCu ii 10-12 in $20 00 per 100 KI.NTI4 BELHORE4NA. 12-15 in , 5 ch. lvs , 3-in. pots $18.00 por 100 •IkiiiI x Recllnataand Farinifera 12-15 in., 4-in. pots $15 00 per 100 (Not less than 411 of a class at 100 rate i . C ANNAS (Dormant Roots). 2-3 eyes to each division, best sorts . .$15 00 per 1000 CITRUS TRIFOLIATA Best Defensive Hedge Plant Introduced. Strong, field-grown plants. 15-20 V,l I ;1000r Latanias, Pandanus, Ornamental trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc Exchange when writing. Nursery Department AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN (illEENVILLE, TEX.— The Green-j ville Nursery and Floral Company has I been incorporated; capital stock, $20,- 000. Incorporators: R. H. Long, Edwin Barlow, R. L,. Taylor and others. NEW HAVEN, CONN.— The Elm City Nursery Company has recently leased the Cleveland Smith farm ad- joining its nurseries on the south. This will be planted largely to ornamentals' to grow on into specimens. The Douglas Spruce. Editor Florists'' Exchange: I note in the Exchange of December 27 what Mr. Joseph Meehan says of the Douglas spruce. It occurs in all parts of California, though the type we have in this county is Pseudo-tsuga Doug- lasii Carr var. macrocarpa Engelman. In the central and northern parts of the State they have the specific type first described. For some reason I botanists now list it as P. taxifolia Britton. Would they had changed the generic in place of the specific name! In the south it occurs only as a small tree, but northward it is often 15 feet in diameter, 300 feet high, ranging In columns 100 to 200 feet high before a branch appears. I have a photo of the cones and branch of the Colorado type and it is J quite different from ours. It occurs , here from about 2.000 to at least 5,000(1 feet altitude. While scarce here, it is abundant in the central and north- About Acer macrophyllum; just why l| this is the "Oregon maple" I do noil know, but it is commonly so-called. II rl occurs throughout the State in bothll the Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges , and in this country is our only maple It is one of four species in the Nortt \ (three maples and one box elder) Here it is almost solitary— but few at least in a place — and runs from 10 tc il 30 feet. It grows in mountain canons TREES. TREES. State Fair Grounds. Wm J. Chlnnick, Trenton, N. J Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OK SEEDS ot American Conifers, Trees Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceous Plants etc., has been mailed to the trade. A posta ' will bring it to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Pinehurst, N. C IEIIKEIIS PEONIES. We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SORTS, in nice plants, at $12.00 per 100. List of names on application. W. MAU6ER & SONS. Guernsey. England. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both large and, small sized EVERGREEN TREES in great variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention tbe NURSERIES S'K. Ur-ower? le TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment Trade Catalogue Mention the Florist)' Exchange when writing. F. &F. January 24, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 79 places. i last Thanksgiving Day I the canons when as. ending Mt. Lowe, .u about 2.000 to 3.000 feet, anil lb.- leaves had Just turned a gokl- ,.„ yellow, making it a beautiful sight It occurs in but a few local stations and Is rare with us. Five hundred „,il.s farther north it Is a little more comm.'n. Wherever it grows there is some snow In Winter. ERNEST BRAUNTON. Los Angeles, Cal. Raising: Hollies from Seed. Answering an Ohio correspondent who wishes to know how to raise hol- lies from seed, I would say that there ii. BUrS' ry firms here that raise these P hints from seed. The berries are ob- tained when fully ripe, in early Win- ter. They are placed in a box and in.un.l. .1 with a rammer sufficient to bruise the pulp of all, after which they are set away to rot the pulp. It t.iki-s seme time for the pulp to rot, but has taken place by Spring, when the see. Is are washed free of pulp and are ready for sowing. The sowing may be outdoors, or in boxes Indoors; hut wherever it be. the seeds require a whole year to germinate. There will be no sign of seedlings until the fol- lowing year. Nurserymen sow nearly all their seeds outdoors In beds three feet wide, which admit of tending the seedlings, weeding, etc without treading on the beds. It is possible that were the seeds sown early, indoors, they might ger- minate quicker than when outdoors, especially were they treated to a soak- ing in hot water for a day, as is now often done with locust and other hard- shelled seeds; but I have not tried this plan. Evergreens Near Cities. In the report of the expert commis- sion which recently examined Central Park. New York, appears many sens- ible observations concerning the trees and shrubs growing therein. Among other things referred to is the useless- ness of planting coniferous evergreens near cities. This is practically correct, but ,-ish green, which, in Philadelphia, has stood, and that very well, too, where other sorts have not. I refer to the Austrian pine. Whether it has just "so 'happened" I cannot say, but more than once has this tree appeared in a thriving condition when the appear- ance of others has been far from in- spiring. I In the way of broad-leaved ever- greens the euonymus, California privet, holly, box and aucuba stand very well, not objecting to city life as many shrubs do; and many fine specimens of these are to be seen in the closely- built section of the city. Very often it is the soil as much as the air that is at fault, v-hich is often the refuse of [rubbish heaps, clay from cellar excava- tions and similar non-suitable materi- jal. Given proper soil and freedom from (proximity to leaky gas pipes, trees to rejoice us would often succeed those tow it grieves us to see. Flowering- Grapes. The "sweet-scented grape" of the trade is an infertile Vitis riparia, grown and planted by those who want a rapid growing vine to give shade and sweet flowers, but not fruit. The ques- tion has been asked me whether a Needling of Vitis riparia would not be p. sweet-scented grape. Certainly it would, and the Concord grape is sweet- pcented: but to be the sweet-scented ?rape of commerce It must be one ivhich hears no fruit. The seedlings of |V. riparia may or may not be fruit- hearing. When we sow seeds of any native species. V. riparia. festiv- lis, cordifolia. clnerea. or labrusca. we ay get lots of plants that will be In- d, as these are all sweet- know of no reason why they hould not be just as good for all pur- oses as are infertile V. riparia. This character is peculiar to the merlcan grape. Seedlings of the Eu- pean. Vitis vlnifera. all bear fruit, ut when we sow seeds of our native pnes we take our chances on barren {sorts. j By watching the behavior of a wild frrape vine, noting in Spring If very fragrant and then in Summer if fruit- learing or not. one could soon possess uimself of a lot of cuttings of a flow- »ring grape. English Morello Cherry. Our common pie cherry, Early Rich- mond, is seen everywhere, as it cer- tainly deserves to be, being a sure cropper and bearing abundantly. But it is lather surprising the English Morello is not oftener seen in collec- tions, being a tart cherry of much ex- cellence, suitable foi the same pu,-. poses for which the Early Richmond is grown. The English Morello Is the pie cherry of England, and is usually seen trained to walls. Both because of the climate, and its being a late sort naturally, it is not uncommon to see the fruit hanging on the trees in Sep- leiiili.-r and October, their tartness helping to prolong their keeping period. As this tree grows with us it is less spreading than the Early Richmond. making a more shapely tree and hav- ing thicker wood. The fruit hangs on the tree a long time, becoming when ripe of an almost black color. Nurs- erymen are so much accustomed to thinking only of the Early Richmond In connection with the pie cherry that they overlook all others. Many a cus- tomer who asks for a pie cherry would be better satisfied, perhaps, in the end with the English Morello, and this one should be added to their lists of sorts available. Early Flowering Shrubs and Vines. With Midwinter on us, as it is at this time, we may be expecting soon to see Spring announced by the ap- pearance of a few of the flowers on those early shrubs which show im- patience with cold weather. There come to mind the Lonicera fragrantls- sima and L. Standishi, Chimonanthus fragrans and Jasminum nudiflorum as being of this class of shrubs. After New Year's these shrubs advance their flower buds rapidly, and with a week or two of temperature above freezing they are in bloom. The loniceras are not vines, but shrubs, though of a somewhat straggling nature, which, however, is easily overcome by prun- ing. They approach an evergreen char- acter closely, and in well-sheltered po- sitions may be classed as evergreen. These positions are where the plants should be placed if to realize the pleas- ure of their early flowers. Frequently, In such spots, these shrubs are in full display in February; and when in an open place March often finds them in flower. The blossoms are yellowish- white and pleasantly fragrant. The Chimonanthus fragrans is known as the Chinese allspice. It is a great favorite in the South, where large bushes, when in flower, pervade the air with sweet odor for a great distance around. Though quite hardy in these parts, it is not very often met with, be- cause it will persist in flowering before Winter is over. Let a few mild days come in late Winter and out come the flowers, only to be caught by the freez- ing which is pretty sure to follow. As a pot shrub it is grand. Its yellow flowers, though not large, are power- fully scented, and the odor of one of them is sufficient for a room. It is dif- ficult to advise where best to plant a shrub of this kind. If in a sheltered place, the flowers are hastened in their opening. If two plants could be had, one in an exposed place where its flow- ers would be retarded, the other in a sheltered one, the chances would be good for enjoying one or the other. The Jasminum nudiflorum is the yel- low-flowered Jasmine, which blooms before the leaves appear. In severe Winters it holds its flowers back very well until the cold gives way to the warmer days of Spring. It is half vine and half shrub. When in vine shape it is the prettier. Trained on low trellises near a dwelling it makes an admirable display. It remains to be said that shoots of these vines and shrubs placed in a vase of water in a warm room flower quick- ly; and where freezings are anticipated which would destroy the blooms, it is almost as satisfactory to have the shoots in flower indoors as on the bushes outside. JOSEPH MEEHAN. New Castle, Ind The South Park Floral Company nar- rowly escaped the loss of nearly $8,000 worth of rose plants since the begin- ning of the cold spell. Lime formed In a feed pipe from the boilers and cut off the supply of heat, and when discov- ered the temperature was only a few degrees above the freezing point. For- tunately, an emergency connection with another boiler had been made the day before. DAHLIAS. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. Exchange when writing. Mention the 500 000 VERBENAS Hooted cuttings. Wets, pit Hid $5.1 r num. I'llllltH.f.'.SOpiT I"". $20.1 T UMI. Our list is the rlioiee from millions of seedlings. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Selaginella Emil, 2>, In. 2 ote. Verbena. 10 fine soits, 2 iu., $1.25 per 100. Rooted cuttings, 40 cts. per 100. Petunia. Double Fine, 15 sorts, 2 in., $1.75 per 100. R. C, $1.00 per 100. GIANT P A NSIES, in variety equal to any, Satisi.eti,,!, guaranteed. Fine stocky plants $2.50 per 1000. . DOUBLE DAISIES. Longfellow, Snow- ball and Giant. $2.50 per 1000. ■■ ALYSSUM, DOUBLE, 2 in., 2 cts. SW.YINSONA ALBA, 2in.,2cta. VINCA, Green, R. C, 50 cts. per 100. HARDY PINKS, s kin, Is. It. C, 75 cts. per 100. Cash. Rooted cuttings prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing o IMPATIENS THE QUEEN Fine 2-in. pot plants, $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI BEGONIA REX 12 varieties, 2-in., 60c. per doz. ; M.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for List, Fine Stock. CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY, Kalamazoo, Midi. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. XXX STOCK CTCLAMKX PERSICUM SPLEN- IJKNS .<>0 per 100. BEGONIA REX. In 12 standard market vanph.'H. from ■_".. in. pot-. *4.im pn- l'm; t?:,;>.. rionii.',- Yau^lntn. t,m't?n i r lotte, Paj.u famm. I uamlale, etc.. $2.00 perlDO, sis 00 per 1000. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writine. DOUBLE PETUNIAS A superb collection of SO varieties. R.'C, by 100 mail, not less than 5 of earn variety $1 25 PETUNIA (iKAM)Il I.IIKA, single. 20 tan. 1 25 HIBIHC1 8. Pi a. -1. Blossom. R. C 2 00 If 1,1 [OTBOP1S, 15 Tars., from soil 1 00 Alii T1XON.6 vara., m. luding Savetzli 1 50 IVY liKKAMl M. ill,,,. -v...- .. R.C 1 50 H <-HSI.\s,12vars.,R. C 125 STKOltlLANTHKS II V ER I A NILS, K. C $1 25 and 1 50 GAZAN1A sn,i:\lll:\M; c 150 HAI.VIA.CS vara 100 tri'HFA, Cigar Plant 75 LANTAN AS. 8 vars 1 00 AGERATUH, 5 vars.. Including Stella Gurney 75 MOON \ IMS. - i seedling. This variety is the largest flower and the purest white 2 00 CYl'EUI s. Umbrella Plant. 3 In i 00 DIMCKVA" |N|,i\l-\ ind AUS- TRALIA, 15tol8in.; 3 in 5 0 Cash with order, please. GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mentton the Floriata' Exchange when writing. Pansy Plants Per 100. Large Flowering $2.60 per 1000 $0 60 AapanaffuJ Hprengeri, line plants 2 00 . 2 in. pots tW <.,raiihii.i«, Invar., 2«in.pot«,t2.50and 3 00 Canna K....ts, 10 var 3 00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware. Ohio. Ui-ntlon the riorlMV Exchange when wrttlay. Paosies Worth Raising STRONG PLANTS. Jersey City, N, J. riorlsta* Exchange when wrltlai. PHNSIES THE .JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plants. $4.00 per 1000. I.arge plants, ready to 1,1..., III. *1 l«l p.T 100; $S.OO per 11)00. Seed, $1.00 perpkt.; $5.00 per oz. (ash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lo^Bo1 Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Tansies. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnr. PANSIES Strong, fine stocky plants. In mined colors, by nail. 75c. per 100 : $3.00 per 1 $25.00 per 10.000. Large transplanter! plants, in bud and bloom, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. PANSY PLANTS 100,000 of my well known strain; 40c. per 100; $3.00 per 1,000 ; 4.000 for $10.00. DAISIES, red and white. 30c. per 100; $2.00 VINCAS, very largo field-grown. $6.00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing;. CaNNaS. Austria. 2 and 3 e .*.->.* r l.ooo Caladium EscuLiitum. 6-10 $3.00 per 100. Eiilalia, Gracillima. Zcbrina. Yarie- gata. field-grown clumps. $1.00 per loo. Aspara- gus Spr.-ng.ri. :; in.. $1.75 p. r 100; 500 for $7.50. California Violets, ii. LI ..-!■■ ,« n plants, 75c. per loo. j'i.oo per 1000. E. E. STONE, Dickinson, Texas.; Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VERBENAS «ooTED GERANIUMS Strong pot plants . CYCLAMEN GlfiANTEUM HEALTHY CARNATIONS PUNTS For prices and varieties see last week'a Exchange. MISCELLANEOUS, loo 1000 "'''i''','i~"n-,,.M :"'"i''""S ."."""! $8 00 - -.pi.-nu-'Ti, from 3 In. \g. T.-it ii in.." ; ■ ■- l ■■ tiiiil w'hit'eCap, P. Paullnean,! ~t. Il.niuni.y 100 $8 00 CoIimik, b.-st bc.l.liug .mil fancy »ort«. 100 8 00 Cii|.li.-a. Platyeentra 1 2S 10 00 llollllle Oi)l pries. All rnot.,,1 ,'nttniL's sold nndorex- press conditions that if not satisfactory on ar- rival, return iinim-dint,'ly,wh,>n money will be refunded. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS VASE PLANTS.— When the planting, out season arrives, it is generally ap-[ parent that there is a shortage of I plants suitable for placing around the I edges of vases, veranda boxes, ettt, and a little care about such stock should be taken now, if this has not' already been done. The ivy geranium. | should be gone over, and every cuttingi taken that is available; also the trail- ing abutilons, both green and varje-i gated. Where the double sweet alya- sum is grown in odd corners, a batch I of cuttings from them should be taken,, and they will make nice suitable plants' for working in by the time they are) needed. FANCY PELARGONIUMS.— Do notl allow these to become root-bound while they are in the small-sized pots.' Shift them along as fast as is re-| quired; and use a moderately rich soil when potting them. Fumigate wilh| tobacco regularly to suppress green fly; and keep the plants growing by hold-! ing them in a warm house. BEDDING GERANIUMS— From now on we cannot afford to slight) these, the most popular of all Summer flowering plants. Such of them as I were rooted last Fall are now in three-i inch pots, and a cutting can be taker! from the most of them, which should! make a fair-sized plant by the first oil June. FUCHSIAS.— This is about the tim< to take the main stock of cuttings oil these, where the plants are wanted foil Spring sales. I.oomis, Cal. The rooted cutting business of the California Carnation Company is in 1 1 most satisfactory condition. In th( last six weeks the company ha.', shipped over 276,000 rooted cuttings Next year two millions will be grown . CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Now Readv PINK. Per 100 PerlOOO I Lawson $2 00 Enchantress Guardian Angel ... 12 00 1 25 1 60 ",, "|| Cressbrook 12 50 Triumph Joost 1 25 10 00 HlKlnhotharn Per 100 PerlC0t, Genevieve Lord.. Adonis Harlowardt Estelle Flora Hill Queen Louise Peru 1000 Morning; Glory RED. 120 00 I America 10000 Palmer 35 00 Mrs. L. Hie 15 00 I Chicago (Red Uracil "WHITE. Murphy's "White LI I ( 25 10 00 I Hoosier VARIEGATED, DkOCTG WeM Rooted Cuttings nVJOLO Strong and Healthy Bride Bridesmaid Perle Pit loo P.rl PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IUL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange 81 THE FAMHAIt ROSE A MAGNIFICENT FORCING PLANT FOR EASTER. AWARDED THE SILVER GILT MEDAL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. In this new Rose we have at last a worthy companion to the Crimson Rambler, bearing beautiful clusters of pink double flowers THE PARQUHA.R ROSE is a vigorous and rapid grower. Many of the stock plants, cut down for propagation last July, and then not a year old, have since developed shoots twenty to twenty-two feet in length. THE PARQDHAR ROSE has glossy, bright green foliage which does not drop, and retains its lustre until cut do*m by severe frost in November or December, a feature which makes it most valuable for covering trellises, pillars, summer houses, fences and rocks. It is perfectly hardy and does not require protection during winter. THE PARQUHAR ROSE bears magnificent clusters of bright pink double flowers on long stems, which are most serviceable for vases and table decorations, while the individual flowers are useful for bouquets and designs. As an Easter plant, its color aloue gives it a decided advantage over the Crimson Rambler. IjriKlil. glossy I" mill - l'r..t TESTIMONIALS AND PRESS -."Ism' yniir nr\v Hose. 'Tin' I'liniuhiir.' when it first I'l 1 witli ii- raisrr, Mr. .1,-icksiin |i;i\vsnn, of the Arnol.l \rl.. .r.-tiiin. an. I was s. . |.l.-nsc.l with il that I at once pronounce.! it .-i rose for the people." Dorchester, Mass.. May 10. 1902. Gentlemen: 1 haw ma.h> a si ialtv nf forcing Roses fur l'.i.sl.m Market fur man v vrars. rsperi.-illv OriniKoii Kainl.l.-r. wlii<-li I hav. nsiilrrnl tin- llnrst i>. ,\ ell v . .f r mi vars. \..nr new l;,,sr. "The l'ar.iuhar." is a Letter IIiiiil' th.ui the Trims. .,. K.nnl.ler. Its folium' ami ns l..-:iui il ill r..s.-pink ■•■ ■!■ >r am 1 1 1 1 • •■ 1 1 i.i I.-. I ill ally eliinhiiiK ruse. 1 i si.ler it the llnest l|..ral novelty in Yours very truly, LAWRENCE COTTER. Mrr/roN. Mass., May 10, 1902. Gentlemen: "The Farquhar Rose " is a fitting coni- paniuii t.. the Crimsun l.'ain l.ler. S. . ni.ilo wurthless l'!'~'"i lKil" ' " -•'"' '•"> with the nam.' Kaml.ler that tin- name ha- I., Hen int.. ilisere.lit, Vmir Ruse is a true hai'.U .•llhil..-r. I.earillL' l.irm- trusses uf l.eaill iflll deep pint ■ !■■ ii'. I- Havers, with a f nigra nee di lie rent, from any Yours very truly. GEORGE M. ANDERSON. The Florists' Exchange. Vol. XIV.. No. 23. says: This Rail! Mel' is 111.- la | m.st Vet. heing .|liile IW.I ill. -lies I" ilia meter. verx .1 .|e. ami ..f the Ihrliesl I. right pink imagiiial.le: l.ume in arm. ,. lusters ami will, the in.li- m.IiiiiI I1..W.-IS mi l..nu'.u sleins than Ihuse ,.f Criins..n '!■ I i*r. s'. that ' 1 1 • • % .'..ill. I he use. I iii design work. It (Mil make a magnili.-eiu Kasl.-r plant, ami its vigor, hardiness, ete , make it a sure winner fur outside." comments: The Ameb "At the ex hi May 10. R. & . 1.1... .in ..i Hi.- . Jackson Da* Hie Whule slu.'k W.is | Tl lulufthe ||,.w.'|> similar to those "f t'rii ever. I.eing larger and fragranee. The awar thoroughly deserved a H i- builinl l upi in I u higher." rotation as received. =inch pots, $50.00 00 rate. Delivery .rders will be filled R. ft. J. FARQUHAR & C0.,6#A.«h Boston, Mass. I YEW CARNATIONS LOWNDES, Fine Large Commercial White. ENCHANTRESS, MRS. THEO. ROOSEVELT, HARLOWARDEN, SYBIL, MARSHALL FIELD, PRESIDENT l« cKINLEY, WHITE BRADT, FRAGRANCE. $2.50 per do/.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ADONIS $3 00 $14 00 HER MAJESTY 2 00 10 00 LILLIAN FOND 2 00 INNOCENCE $120 OO 80 OO 75 00 50 00 10 00 6 00 Other Leading, New and Standard Varieties. We have a large stock of the leading new varieties. Prompt delivery March 1st, or earlier. Send for uplete list of new and standard varieties, now ready. IHRYSANTHEMUMS. 1 aplete list of new and star I. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. E Made from the "Prize Winning J Stock" of America. Per 1000 AMERICAN BEAUTY ... $30.00 IVORY 30.00 LA FRANCE 30.00 BRIDE and BRIDESMAID . . . J5.00 METEOR 15.00 GOLDEN GATE (5.00 Cuttings from plants in most perfect state of health. Rooted and handled by an expert propagator. IELLER BROS., sf°luotrVpacSk New Castle, Iod. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW WHITE CARNATION May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A tirst class commercial white of g 1 marketable size y re- productive, perfect shaped (lower, of good form anil substance. A calyx that never split* under any uon- ditions. Rich clove fragrance. A good strong grower and brings the first price in New York market. Price $10.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000. FIiORIANA Now fast taking the lead as a first-class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in any quantity. Price, $3.00 per J 100; $25.00 per 1000. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Mention the Flnrltts' Bxcbsnge when writing. rooteFcuttings Roses and Carnations \ all from grafted stock, except Perle and Hi ROSES Ki.is.ri,, P^ Bride "fig I 1.50 ] Bridesmaid...'.. l'.su | CARNATIONS. Perle WH1TK. ( Per 100 Gov. Woloott... 6.00 2 00 Lillian Pond .. 10.00 PINK. Mr-. Dawson Tl,.- 1l:,r.|„U 1 ressl.rook 1 1", ,:,„:, Per 100 ....$2.00 ... 1.50 .... 4.00 1.1,1, UK II. G. H. Crane America Adonis M Mill, IN. Gen. Maceo .... Roosevelt Per 100 »2.00 1.00 Morning t.I.,r> STRIPED. Gaiety I-imv,,, rity •:.oo .... 4.00 .... 3.00 1.50 2.00 WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES us LARGE LOTS. feSI BASSETT & WASHBURN ""WIMKr Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 82 The Flori-st-s' Exchange ■15 PER GENT MMLVANDERGRUYSSENr SIMON MARDNER you order up to 16-inch plants. Th<- muik.-tin Ghent is almost bare of these favorite varieties and this is an exeepTi. mal upportuiiifv. Avail yourself <»f it win U' it hold* -oo,| and order quickly. I iiKo nii.-f tin.- fuiest hi, in. I- ..i Lily of the Val- ley Pips for early or late n.r. n._ Itoman Hya- cinths, Pap.r Whites, iHiteh Bulbs, Lilies, etc., all for FalM< h\< ■vy. Pri.-s .heei-fuUy quoted. CHAS. F. MEYER Importer of Bulbs and Plants and Sole Repre- Exchauge when writing. WE, STII.I. H4Vi; ARAUCARIA EXCELSA for New Year and thereafter, 20 to 22 Inches high, 6 In. pot", S, 4, 5 tiers, 75c, 80c, 90c $1.00 each. Specimen- " $1.25, $1.50, $1. 75 each. beauties,' Kentia Belmoreana and Forster- lana, 25 to 3f> in. Mull, 75c to $1.00 each. Yellow and white DalNieo lor F-.-ister bl. imnlner, 2U In. pots. $3.00 per loo. ' t strain, strolls plants GODFREY ASCHMANN, 15SSSg&3k*. Bell Phone 6-36-69a. Qrowor ano Importer of Pot Plants. Florists' Exchange when writing. ■ady to shift into .-.'a,,M! in. p,,N. ;: ,,,. :,t ll„ f $5.00 per 100; 4-in. at tl,. rat,, of J7.00 to Ss.00 JOSEPH HEACOGK Wyncote, Pa. GROWEB OF Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOW IN BLOOM! AZALEAS CENISTAS, TULIPS ERICAS Pink and White; uyaointhsaii eon, Quern Louise. White Cloud. Kthel Crocker. F. L. Ine. $1.0ti per 100. N. J. Florists* Exchange when writing. r DWARF BOSTON FERNS i 6-in. pots, $6.00 per dozen. 8 and £ ..$2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100 EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28A Short Hills. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOSTON FERNS |&&M»*4;i, from 50c. upward. Fine $9.00 per doz. Larger plants from $1.00 upward. Phoenix Canariensis, fine specimens, from $2.00 to $35.00 each. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Rooted Cuttings Uct'piiiy Lantanas.. ru.h-.tas Double l*«'t unias. . . Mai uu.-i ii.s, CariH Lai I .\ . iliiv, Little Gem Heliotropes "ariegata. Ageratum, Pauline and Gil Cannas, Standard Bedders. , C. A. Harris & Co., Delanson, N.Y FLORISTS9 ORCHIDS FLORISTS 0RCHIDI The finest varieties for cutting purposes. Largest Growers and Importers in the work SANDER SV..U.S^|•i^5Pu,i^,,■ Agent, A. DIMM0CK, 60 Vesey St., New York Clt Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltinj FEIRNS Best vara, from 2S; and 3 in., $3.00 per 100. II IS DI.ASTK A 5 in., Iiiishv, CUS ELAST $4.00 to $li.tKi per doz., according to size. JNO. G. EISELE, Philadelphia, Pa 20th and Ontario Streets. Mention the FlorlsU* Exchange wbeo writlnj Kentia Belmoreant Fine plants. 7 and 8 In. pots; 7 leaves; 12 tot In. high, $50.00 per doz. Aaparagns Plnmoans Nanna. 5-ln pots ; strong plants, 825.00 per 100. Asparascus Nprengerl. 5-in pots; strong bushy plants, $25.00 per 10 P. J. BURGEVIN, Port Chester, N. 1 Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when wrlttui CLEMATIS PANICULATE 3-year-old, field-grown plants, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENCER Estra strong. 24 in., $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co., Reorganization of Jno. A. Doyle & Co. Springfield, 0 Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writini FERNS OUR SPECIALTY If you are In the market for Ferns and want th best, give us a trial order. Owing to the steadily in creasing demand for our stock we have added an other large range of greenhouses t ASSORTED FERNS ^SldlSn^SJSK stocky plants, from ?H in. pots, sample free,* 500 at 1000 rates. TELEPHONE CALL— 29 I. Anderson & Christensen, Short Hills, N. I Mention the Florists' Eichange when wrltjnt. 50,000 BOSTON FERNS I make a epeclaltyot NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIEN8I8. Small plants. $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. Larger, plants, $16.00 per 100. ALSO A FINE LOT OF Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsterlana, i la. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; 7 In. pots, $2.00 to $2.60; each; larger plants, $3.00 to$l5.00each. Kentia. Forsterlana, 2 S, in. pots, $18.00 per 100; 3H1^ puts. $l5.oo per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3X In. pots, $18.00 per 100. \ t, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange In otic B NURSERV STOCK in large quantities. Remember [J have over 100,000 CLEMATIS PANICULATA two, three and four years old. 'I AMPELOPSI8 VEITCHII, field-grown, X and XX aizeB. 'l Over 300,000 SHRUBS and VINES in variety. About 200,000 'I HERBACEOUS PLANTS in 250 varieties. Also Young Stock ffl for transplanting. ; THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY,Elizabeth,N.J. | Florists' Exchange Buffalo. While the scarcity and high prices f fuel have this Winter no doubt lorkt'd adversely to putting on ordi- arily necessary heat, extreme condi- ions, as in other places mentioned, are airily our share, as anthracite is read- :y obtainable at about $6.00 per ton, iid soft coal at $5.00. t'aptain James Braik, of the parks, is ■tin laid up from an accident; this inn- from the kick of a horse. This is he third occurrence within six months f a similar accident. H. A. Meldrum Co., a department tore firm here, who gave a free chrys- nthemum show last Fall in the in- erests of their advertising department, eem to be pleased with the results of aroe to the extent of announcing to he craft an intention to repeat such Fall, and ready to offer not less han $1,000 for prizes in cash. The Buffalo Florists' Club has again Wtten down to settling on a meeeting dght on the second Tuesday of each nojith, which will be followed from Ihis date. A meeting was held on Puesday evening of this week in Kast- ng's store. In the absence of Presi- ent Braik. Vice-President Fred B. Lewis, of Lockport. occupied the chair, vction was entered into regarding the ecent increased express rates on cut lowers and co-operating in the move- ment elsewhere inaugurated by ap- pointing a committee consisting of Villiam Scott. Charles H. Keitsch and [Villiam F. Kasting to promote inter- ests therein. The intention of the Mel- irum Co. in reference to giving a jhrysanthemum show next Fall, gained Ihe approval of the members present, Lnd it is expected that a co-operation f interests will result. Resolutions of lympathy on the recent death of S. B. Smiley, of Lancaster, a club member, vere acted on. and ordered to be en- tered on the minutes. Visitors at the fleeting were Messrs. Ringier and Bun- fard. VIDI. HARDY ROSES, Etc. A Few HYACINTH BULBS on Hand. I.H.J00STEM, 17Si,^;! York iO.OOO CANNAS ( hi ysinlheniuu erry Monarch and Bnnnatlon. Latanias, L'^in. pots. 15 ii " pon application. . high. 1'ricos :eo. just, ■»«■»>{,".""«■ 50,000 CANNAS i.OO to $4.00 per 100. in best standard named sorts. 10,000 strone Fall runners of Campbell Violets, 0.00 per 1000. Madeira Rods and <.l:iilii.li. of Ilounpatri.k, Ireland, Plants, from 2'.; m. pots, ready Feb. 1, S4.no per 100; |S6.00 per 1000; 360 at luoo rate. Cash with order. Order early, as stoc-k is limited. J. D. HARCOURT'S SON, WAPPINCiKRS FALLS, N. V. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JIPII BiBOO CIS We have bought the entire stock from SUZUKI & IIIJA They are the beat m the market. Can be used 3 to 4 years, as they do not rot. New shipment expected middle of February. Orders booked now at the folliiwinu' i-rics: JO.O0 per 1000, S'27.50 for 6000. New Crop-COCOS WEDDELIANA SEED Per 1000, S8.00; per 5000, 535.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 BARCLAY STREET Branch Store NEW YORK 404 E. 34th M.N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS These Column Etc., For Sale < nrhi.'e, ad warding, with Order. eaerved for advertise- 't'S, <;rc1 Graham stre Address L., 309 Richmond, Va. years old. five TlnN wanted l.y solier and reliable man; •led. aKe 30; experienced In roses, carna- ' general stock; also t-.,..d maker-up; re Florists- South preferred. Address ddress D. L., care Florists' SITUATIONS WANTED nwerctal place where ruses . Laity. Be i ability. Age aa, single. Florists' Exchange. Bowex umi florist mippiy businesses, tlou. Bent of references. Address Weutworth Ave., Chicago, 1U. CARNATION EXPUKT WANTS POSITION AS FOREMAN OR TO TAKE CHARGE; 20 years1 i;xri;icn.M i: i.\ ubnlual green- llnl SB Work. REST OF HBFBJHBNCBS i.i\ i n. ADDRESS 0 ii OARE FLORISTS' KM IIAM.L. S1TI ATlUN for hy sperlenced •nhuusua, iiurstrj and landscape irnlng $18 u week as Address D. H., care ' ii i»ii l »li ■ n! managing a large class place wanted, fan i'oiwui references. Address Foreman ie, Green St., Boston, Muss. . honest and willing. Experienced since childhood. In cul (lowers, plants, .haliin-. propagating, vegeta- hies, and all other bot-huiise and gardening work. Private position close tu Pennsylvania or New itlng wages, Jo- HELP WANTED WAN I'KD, general all-around seeds with family, preferred. Addres 1- l"r:-i- !.■■■■ h.ni:;. . jmpetent grower ( ons, and Easter stoi good man. Apply care Florists' Exch; ^i'gns~.",oiu steady jut, fast and willing ruund; $10.00 per nings, 1131 WeBt WANTED, first-class rose and carnation grower; single; strictly sober and correct habits. Ad- dress, stating experience, age, nationality, and wages expected. Idle-Hour Nurseries, Macon, WANTED at once, a single young man for gen- eral greenhouse work. Must be a good work- obliging, and come recommended Wages "" reliability florists' Exchange Address C. J., WB WANT a young man familiar with botani- cal names for our office; must be a good speller, fair writer, able to use typewriter and to take dictation. Send testimonials as to ability and character. None else need apply. family pro- icucu, tu assisL growing vioiets and bedding plants. Must be willing, quick and sober. Wages $30.00 per month, house, coal and vegetables, "".idy i. lace. References required. Address Win. Uerzog, Morris Plains, N. J. WANTED, a young or middle-aged man of first- class ability and correct habits, as foreman In commercial nursery. One who thoroughly understands general nursery work. American preferred. Address, stating wages and previous experience. C. B.. care Florists" Exchange. SEEHSMEX — Wanted Immediately for son by New York house, several competent counter hands. Must he experienced In waiting BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 50 BUYS stock, flxtures. lease and thlrly goodwill of lloiist business. Good ir living rooms, store and greenhouse. 398 Nostrand Aye.. Brook- stai.,!; f. Transfer lyn, N. V FOR SALE, bargain. 5.000 feet, modern green- houses well stocked; paying well; railroad center; no competition for 'Jn nul.s; live a. re garden. Home market for all. Best reasons. 83 John Kllnk. Chicago. Ohio. WANTEH— . capital, as lng property of greenhous Vork. Ad.lress F. W .. I'. II ll..y experienced rose grower with ■king partner, to join party own- tli small capital: to t.ulld range 8BHBNH0USES foi »ale I s,,„are feet of Elan; Bin 10 1 12. 101 U; 1200 or more feet 4-lnch pipe and elbows. 8 stand pipes, boilers, lot ventilators, no reasonable offer refused: no single lots sold. 75 Central Ave.. Westfleld, FOR SALE— Eight inotl.Tn improvements, barn, sheds, building In the finest city In western Connecti- cut: on trolley lin.- mid one minute's walk from New Fnlon Depot. Very cheap. Address D. D.. care Florists' Exchange. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ■ rnatloni and In fruit. A lasUy be cnhirged; near T. v. Pelrson, Brock- greenhouMes, Chicago. wholesale ■ id it Jidvantag.'oiis. Two or three might isluess Is large enough. Terms easy. M ill mi ..eiTerann Park. Chicago, 111. id in :■■ ■■ tear l'hlhi delpbJa. Pa. f ■ . \. .Millar. 106 Pawtucket Ave., fa .mi , FOH SALE— Old established Horlnt business, 4% ncr.'is of grninMi. io gi-eenhun:,eH, cold frames. 7-room house, barn, etc. Large cemetery oppo- site. Thirty minutes fmm New York City. Trolley cars pass place; 36 years In present lo- cation. Entire property and business. Large field for wholesale and retail trade. Call and inspect, or address Mrs. C. M. Hutchinson, MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED to purchase large Tocos I'lu: late size, price jind condition, dress D. J., care Florists' Address D. B., WANTED, to rent by May 1. about 15.000 feet of gla» with llm. in more a. t- i ■) .-round, suitable to grow first ela-- earnati-.n,- . must be in good con- i ... i I r* Flon-ts' Exchange. WHO has greenhouse property for sale? I want several acres of land with some greenhouses erected, and In good condition. Price not over $9,000. If you want to sell, send particulars !■■ I' K . ear,- | |.,ri:.i ■- ' Exchange. vllege to buy. WANTED Liberty, The Dlngee 8 Conard Co., West Grove. Pi. Meotlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. FOB SALE— One N„. l- V.dunteer steam boiler. suitable for heating l.ono ft. glass; used a short time. Price $100. J. H. Ives, Danbury, LEGAL NOTICE in: STocKiim.nnits of the a. t. db I. A MARK I'ltlN'llNt: ASH I'I'IlI.ISlll Ni; COMl'ANY. LIMITED, semi-annual dividend of the A. T. De La I'rinlliiK and I'ul.llsiilnc Co., Limited, has loin declared bj .HiSKl'il M MIII.I.. Treasurer. Bargains in Greenhouse Material \-o. 1(1 Holler: prlee i s. oil u (Jo. 5 Boiler; price $40.1 II >. 14. I l, . ... I 1I..I r„.,l s.-.sli. 6-ln. glses. J85.00 per 100. little heavier 10 i 12; $2.00 per box. d.mlil,' Ihlek French: ' ■ *- Will assort if wanted. Also second-h&nd Ine tools. Second-hand seasoned lumber nt nil times. A limited Job lot quantity of new 10-ply hose ai-In.; price, while It lasts. T^C. per ft. As good as any 15c. hose In the market. If yon want good hose f order for only 25 more when you see it. Second-hand Wrought Iron Pipe, black, guar- anteed sound. *i-ln.. 3c. per ft.; 1-In., 3Hc. per i c. per ft,: lu-ln.. 6c. per ft.; rash with order, please. We ■ establishments to tear down; MANHATTAN SUPPLY CO, : New York Flornt,' Exchange when writing. 84 The Florists9 Exchange Special Prices ON GERANIUMS For the Next Two Weeks. SEND FOR LIST. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Coleus Petunias Sage, Etc. Stocky, vigorous young plants from pots, sent with all tbe roots, but little noil. M. Landry, S. A. Nutt, Bruanti, Buchner, Modesty, 10 other fine doubles, and s new. 'St double Ivies. $14.00 per 1000; $1.40 per 100. A. Eiesril. l'oitevine, F. Perkins, J. Doyle, M. Castellane. J. Viaud, J. P chary, A. Lang, SI per H»«>: Sl.WI per 100. Le Soleil, very best glowing scarlet, double, $2.50 per 100. Pnl CIIC D P All brightest fancy and Golden UULbUO, H. Ill (i„,,n. "acts, period Giant Leaf, 20 vars. , grand, finest of all. *1.00 per 100. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings nerA -KVb?i».: Montmart, Bonnot. Castries, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Poitevlne, Rlcard, $1.50 per loo , $12.00 per 1000; $100.00 per 10,000. Extra strong transplanted, from soli, 10,000 S. A. Nutt, $14.00 per 1000; 0000 Poiteviue, $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS In 2 and lyi in. pots, ready for shifting:, at $2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000. In fine shape. Following varieties: S. A. Nutt, Double Gen. Grant. John R.vd, F ram: is Perkins, Richard Bruit, Montague. Buy Bias, La Favorite, Bru- anti. Mme. Bruant, Rev. Atkinson, Jas. Gaar and several others. . Coleus, strong, rooted cuttings, free of mealy bugs. Verschaffeltii. Golden Bedder. Golden Queen and other varieties $5.00 per 1000 Double Petunias, routed cuttings. $1,26 per lull Heliotrope, all dark varieties 1.00 •' Feverfew, in fine shape 1.25 Ageratum GO Cash with order. J. E.FELTHOUSEN. Schenectady. N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS g', in. pots, strong plants, ft'2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1 (Mill ; 1 oexi. our selection, $17.50 DOUBLE. Alplionse Hi. aid. Beaut.- l'oitevine, Cen- taure, Double 4 . .- n.-i ;, I (iruiit. Cnnitesse de Harcoiirt, Lillian \1 . < , i 1 1, < ..-neral de Bois- deHro, .lohn II. .vie, La rilote, .lean Viauil, Mine. < l.aiott.-. Mi,,.-. < anovers. Mme. Lumlr>, La lav. .rite, let id. VI ,,,,-. .lauliii. Miss lraii.es I', -ikins. Mnr.iuise .1.- Itlnlit- n.oit. M Barney, Miss Kerulell, S. A. Nutt. SINCLE. Granville, Jan j neiie, I. "A ulie.'Wiii. lSwing, Queen of the West, Mrs. K.ii. Hill, Mme. Bruant. Rose, Nutmeg, Balm and other scented MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Swalnsona Alba 2 00 Lemon Verbena 2 60 «••»•«" I ..'U'W'SSii. I «oo Abutllon, In Variety 2. 60 Allernanlliera. in Variety. ... 2 00 Coleus. In Varleiy 2 00 Lantana, 10 Varieties 2.00 Smllox . 2 to Salvia SllverSpot. Bonfire and Splendens 2.00 Fuchsias. In Variety 3.00 Forget me-not. Large Flowering, Blue, from 2'.; In. Pots $2 60 per 100. Ha-<1» Cnalish Ivv. 2 00 i irdy English Ivy, 75cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.) CASH WITH ORDER. See our full page advertisement In Christmas Number, December 6. R.VINCENT,JR.,&SON White marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Rhubarb Roots. Wi s. !•;, —Rhubarb roots, after having been forced one season, are not utterly de- stroyed, and if planted outdoors as soon as the weather is warm enough they will again get established; and be useful for cutting from, though no cut- ting should be done the first Summer. Hen Manure. (15) Can hen manure be used for growing pansies out-of-doors, like any other fertilizer? Can you give me an estimate of how much would be re- quired for a bed containing 350 square yards? S. E. B. —Hen manure is a good fertilizer, but it should be used carefully. We would first mix the manure with its equal, in bulk, of soil, and let it lie in open shed until the Spring; then of the compost thus made, spread almost two inches in thickness over the surface of the bed, and fork in lightly. It would take two big wagon loads of the compost to cover the bed in question; and if the soil is already in fair tilth, a thinner covering could be afforded. Paterson, N. J. Edward Sceery has again been ap- pointed to a place on the Board of Park Commissioners. The term is five years. Mr. Sceery has completed one term to the satisfaction of the people of Paterson. Mrs. Kirberg recently handsomely decorated the residence of Mr. Bam- ford, one of the large silk manufactur- ers of Paterson. Hansen, of Ramseys, and the Eslers, of Saddle River, supply Robert Smith, the Market street florist, with three and one-half inch Mrs. Lawson carnations. LET US QUOTE you prices on the following cuttings : Vincas, Geraniums, Carnations, Salvia, Etc. Also Asparagus Plumosus a^te. B. FRANK BARR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS HOOTED CUTTO For Delivery February !5th to March 15th Castellane, viand, Perkins, Poite- vlne, a andry 1 Rlcard, at $1.50 per 100; $15. OO per 1000. Acteon, La Favorite, Bonnot, La Pilot, CastrlN and Jaulln. at $1.50 per 100. Not enough for 1000 saleB. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. murpitu's wnite Carnation claim a Fancy, but thn best market to-day.' as a keeper, producer, seller booking orders nowl'.-r Fehruarv 1st to 15th de- livery. First-class cuttings and satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Place your or- der with S. 8. Skldelsky, traveling salesman, or .1, Gam mage & Sons, London, Out , Canadian agents, or send direct. $*',ini [>,-r 100; 9 50. 00 per Win. Murphy.Wholesale Carnation Grower 130 E. Third St., Cincinnati, Ohio Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS gs$ E. G. Hill. Heteranthe, White Kvv VI), douse Kirar.l aiel I.tt ( YinstiiHe. $20.0 pots, $:UK) per paragus I'liniio I in.. iJIS.no period. " : ill. puis, S'J :,ll per IIKI. :< in , J4.UCI porlOO. ton Ferns, fine plants, from ■_".; in. pots, 8:1.... ,,, i- 111 '. SIT, .mi ,,er HKHi. terns, l',,r lVm. rifs. $•_>.. ,11 per inn. I! s.iin, .Lssi.rtineiil ol ■_' .ear ohl, SU> I -r 100. Let us quote you on young stoek. Send for list. NATIONAL PLANT CO., DAYTON, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CainaiiOQ Cuttings Well rooted. Now ready for immediate delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook $4.50 $40.00 Queen Louise 3.00 25.00 Roosevelt 3.50 30.00 Palmer 5.00 45.00 Higinbotham 0.00 50.00 Prosperity 3.50 30 00 Morning Glory .... 2.00 15.00 Liberal discount on large orders. T.KRAFT, 135 Johnson Av., Newark, N.J. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire FloristB' Exchange when wrlHoj. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. " lO.tJtf I'll Delivery atfl5.0O (iaietj ... In,. ..i l,\ ALBERT M. HERR, Chicago Carnation Co JOL.IET, ILL. ROOTED CUTTINGS-NEW VARIETIES Per 100 Harlowarden, crimson $12 00 Marshall Field, variegated 12 00 Her Majesty, white 10 00 Adonis, scarlet. (Hill) 14 00 Pres. McKinley, cerise. (Grave) . 12 00 Murph>'s Wliite, (Murphy) 6 00 Lillian Pond, white. (Eeuter) 10 00 Penelope, white. (Dorner) 5 00 Sibyl, cerise. (Dorner) : 12 00 ROOTED CUTTINGS STANDARD VARIETIES Per 100 Mrs. Higinbothani, the best and most profitable pink . . . $5 00 Mrs. E. A. Ntlsou, beautiful, large, clear pink, strong stem, gaining more admirers every day 6 00 Cressbrook, pink, a shade darker than Nelson 5 00 Gov. Wolcott, white, strong stem, fine form, good keeper 5 00 Queen Louise, white, very free 3 00 Lorna, white, the largest and one of the best 3 00 Norway, white, large, best stem and best keeper 2 00 Mrs. Potter Palmer, scarlet, the best we ever grew ... 5 00 Kstelle, scarlet, ideal color, free and grown more than any other 4 00 Prosperity, the laigest and most fancy vaiiety of all .... 250 Gaiety, variegated 5 00 TO CIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AIM Write for the best illustrated Carnation catalogue ever published • P.-r liillll $100 00 100 00 80 00 120 00 100 00 50 00 75 00 40 00 100 00 50 00 40 00 40 00 25 00 25 00 15 00 45 00 Uf>e American Carnation How To Grow It A Standard Work Written by Request of the Publlshe ' fie Florists' Exchange. By C. W. WARD itlvation fully fln.l completely met in the mportance In the florist's ,ud a practical v. <»rk on tbe r«. in iiereHHit.v. This wantls rnlsheN the r THE CARNATION In America has reached a st Industry possessed by no other flower of modi subject of the cultivation of the plant has b co "*-- present volume, which i recognized as being among the foremost of cnrnatlonlsts in will lie gleaned from the subjoined table of contents- the Carnation— The Co no, turn In America— the Commercial i mportance of t he I a run I bin 1 udustrv - I lie American i'a i no 1 1, ,n Soei.-l v- Use of Carnations us a Decorative l-'l i.e. or-- < Sonera 1 (Ir.-.-uhoiise i ultu.e— Soils— Manure and Fertilizers— Propa- gation and shipping- of Young Siock - Treat men t. of Young Stock prcparntorv to Planting Out— H'leld Culture-Lifting and Planting Carnations from the ' !• l.-l.l Treatment oiler benching— Picking, Parking and Shipping Carnation Flowers— Insects aril Preventives— Disensesaal Injuries — Packing and Shipping Field-grown Plants - Forcing Houses tor Car- nations—Reach Construction— Sub-irrlgatlon— Heating Carnation Houses— Carnations for Summer blooming I'.e.l.llng a ml Haply Cariinlbins -Carna t h .tie for PotCultur. — Kalslng Carnations from Seed— Cross breeding and Fertilizing- \'a rietles -Sports and Variations' — (Tie ideal Carnation -Traits and Peculiarities -Various t lassitlcat Ions of t lie Cn rnatlon — List of Varieties for Different Localities— The Future of the Carnation— Its Commercial aspect and Prices— Who shnll engage in Carnation O rowing— Does It Pay to do thlnts Well- Calendar of Operations— Carnations In California. Canada. In the West, the Fast, the Sou lb. It will at once be seen that a work of this nature should be in the hands of every florist and others Interested In the subject who desire t ■ keep abreast of the times, and to mnke wing of car nations, by the most modern met bods, a ]>n Oi t a hie part id their business. ' 's profusely tllust, ated by original engravings from life made specially * " plates. Handsomely printed froi ' Tbe uameled paper Price, $3.50. large, clear type i A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. to 8 Dcane St., H. T. Andreas P. 0. BOX 1697, HEW YORK CITY January 24, l'JO-l The Florists' Exchange 8> CARNATION CUTTINGS O, We oan Bhip at once NONE BETTER and s and if doI t( jtory y Free from Disease First-Claws IT WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS AND CATALOGUE. Enchantress, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, Golden Beauty, Governor Roosevelt, Governor Wolcolt Apollo, Harry Fenn, E. A. Nelson, Morning Glory, Dorothy Whitney, Estelle, Queen Louise, Prosperity, White Cloud, Stella, Guardian Angel, Mrs. Potter Palmer, Lorna, Mrs. Higinbotham, Gaiety, J. H. Manley, Dorothy. Viola Allen, Mrs. F. Joost, The Marquis, G. H. Crane, Enquirer, Cressbrook, Adonis, Lillian Pond, Pres. McKinlev, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Tiger. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Joliet, Illinois. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. * Carnations F. DORM R «3* SONS CO. IA FAYeTTE, Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings Carnations of 1 sorts. Send lor Descriptive Price Hat. WM. SWAYHE, Kenneti Square, Pa. Box 320. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings Alba. Wokott. Norway. 12 IHI Pink. Fju-hnn- Ivrlimlv, tress, $12.00 XeUon. 6.00 $. Cr. ^Iirook, 4.00 l'oruthy, 2.00 Mrs. Lawson. 2. 00 R.-tl. Gen. Oomez, 2.00 Gen. Maceo, 2.00 Roosevelt. 2.00 Glory, 2.00 17 uul .itr.s. .Joost, 1.50 12 *,i . ' Fl TheMar,iuis,1.50 12 so oo Triu™pi». 10° 8 4.V0O Variegated. 17.50 Per 100 Peril 17.50 Gaiety. $4.00 $35 17.50 Stella, 6.00 45 17.50 Prosperity, 3.00 25 Mrs. liradt, 2.50 20 250 at 1000 Kates. BOSTON FERNS 2« ln„ $8.00 per 100; 3 In., $10.00 per U 15c; 5 In., 25c; 8 In., 50c; 7 in.. Jl.im. s , W.J.&M.S.VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mention the FlorlHt*' Exchange wheD writing CARNATIONS J. W. HOWARD, RUSSELL ST., Woburn, Hass. Mention the riorists' exchange when writing. CARNATIONS EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. Mention the Florist*" TCxohnnirp wh*>n writing. CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings from Clean, Healthy St- ok. Now Ready. 100 1000 Mrs. Thomas Lawson - $2.50 $20.00 The Marquis - - - - 1.25 10.00 Qov. Roosevelt - - - 2.00 15.00 For February ami March Delivery. DOZ, 100 1000 J. H. rtanley - - 75c. $0.00 $50.00 Harry Fenn - - 75c. G.00 50.00 Hrs. Hlglnbotham 75c. G.00 50.00 Queen Louise, or Lorna 2.50 20.00 THEODOR LEONHARD' P. O. Box 1646, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Best Selling White on the Market To-day. $37.60; 1000, $76.( Orders Booked Now for February Delivery. U J. REUTER, - - Westerly, R. I n writing. TE CAR TJJBEINJ THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 io 3 1- 2-inch bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The calyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50: 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO., SOUTH NATICK, MASS. Meatlon the florists" Exchange S. J. GODDARD FRAMINGHAM. MASS •re» wrltlag. ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS and ROSES CARNATIONS Flora Hill White (Io Norway Mrs. Laws .50 12.50 ROSES OUT OF 2K-INCB I'.ri.lr I'.ii.l. Ml Meteor. :t.no :i.oo 2.50 IVORY CUTTINGS, $2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000. WIETOR BROS., 51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ills. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Sanation Cuttings We are now booking orders for rooted cuttings. List of varieties and prices sent THE COnAGE GARDENS, Queens,N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. New Pink Carnation $UCCES$ utbloomed Mr*. Jooi-1 last \ nir -o.li'u-ir "I liti. .~ iame. -tnr- ..i lowi i ol the shade oi La Booted -iit'in---. 1LS0 per doz.; $2 50 per 26: *S. ,ei Hill, J7IH.1 ,.. I 1 I ..rsali- by HKMtV 1'. MM 111 1 I, Philadelphia, Pa. JOHN G. SHQLL, Burlington, N.J. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINCS Genevieve Lord, $1.50 per 100 Morning Glory, - 1.50 per 100 From 2-inch pots. Flora Hill, - - $2.00 per 100 JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES JEWETT CITY, CONN. Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. p. i n«i J6 UU 6 00 5 00 J. H. Manley Harry Fenn Gov. Wolcott Mrs. Lawson 3 00 Goodenough, white 2 50 Morning Glory 2 00 Gen. Maoeo 1 50 Mrs. Joost 1 50 SIDNEY LITTLEF1ELD, NORTH AB1NOTON, MASS. Mention the Florist!" Exchange when writing TWO CRAND WHITE CARNATIONS "GOV. WOLCOTT" and "BOSTON MARKET." Hiith.tr- lii perfect health. p.rino Periooo •rWOIXOTT" *.-..00 $45. OO ■■KOSTIIN M \l:Kl I ■ ."..OO 40.00 Both will be on Exhibition at Brooklyn, February PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Uestloo the riorists' Bxchtog* whci writiii. NEW CARNATION. Brightest pluk in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches In diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to 4 feet in length. Received Certltk-iit....r Merit at summor Flower Show ot the Pacific Const Horttonltn Rooted Cuttl ngs. $2.00 per dozen ; $10.00 i>er 100 ; $75.00 per 1000; $.-,im.mi ,,,-r lu.ooo. All orders to be filled in rotation. Iron) February 1, 1003. FICK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. Mention the Florists' Excbsnge when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook - w.oo $40.00 Challenger - 5.00 40.00 Fair Maid - 0.00 50.00 500 at 1000 Rates. Prices on other varieties on application. C. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. Ui'otlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW Fancy Carnation ^ . 1 TIGER hi iiui 1 Lou ert" llOIl'l lllis-, ii. Iniiii'.lia! HENRY EICHH0L2, Waynesboro, Pa. Florinta' Exchnngp CARNATIONS c«& :irr COOUDA BO 1" r I Uj I.J t fl .Vi fill BO :i no 26 00 Eldorado. 1 i«i 8 on , i.i in i.i v\ .... -. ..n i «> x i.i 4 00 36 00 Norm] Genet i>-\ ■ ■ Lord very early Wm. Scott and Flora nier blooming. $12.00 and $15.00 J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. i the Florists* Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. THE FLORISTS' EXCHAN6E, 2 Ouane St., N, Y. 86 The Florists' Exchange POUNDED IN 1888. A Weekly Medium of Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Enured at Nan Tort Pott Office at Second Clast Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by X, T, OE LA MARE PTG, AND PUB, CO, LIB, 2, 4. 6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P.O. Box 1697. Telephone 3766 John. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. To foreign countries in postal union, $2.00. Payable in advance. Ren BINDERS. 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Contents. page American Car.iation Society 86 Bowling at Flatbush 90 Briefs for Busy Florists SO Canada News 91 Carnations, Illustrations of 88 Catalogues Received 77 Changes in Business 87 Chrysanthemums 92 Correspondence 93 Fires 87 Market, Review of the 90 Mitchell, S. J. (Portrait) 92 Nursery Department 78 OBITUARY: Mrs. . Krick (Portrait), John Lydon, John S. Murray (Por- trait), P. A. Peterson 86 Peony, The 92 Post Check Currency 86 Presentation to David Rust (Por- trait) 87 Question Box 84 Reflections on Current Topics 87 St. Louis World's Fair 86 Seed Trade Report 77 Supplement— Ulmus americana 86 Thermometer, A Recording 93 TRADE NOTES: Paterson, N. J 84 New London, Conn., Philadelphia. 90 Chicago, New York 94 Boston. Lenox, Mass 96 Cincinnati. Indianapolis, Pittsburg. St. Louis. St. Paul 97 White Fly. The 89 The Bureau of Plant Industry, De- partment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, has compiled and issued a list of American varieties of vegetables for the years 1901 and 1902. The manu- script was prepared by Mr. W. W. Tracy, Jr., assistant in Botanical In- vestigations and Experiments, who de- serves great credit for his careful and painstaking labors. Bertemann Bros., Indianapolis, Ind., issue a neat little memorandum book which, in addition to serving that pur- pose, instructs recipients on the several stocks obtainn b'le at different seasons of the year from the firm. It is a unique and useful way of advertising. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Ulmus Americana. The American elm, Ulmus americana, has long been recognized as one of the noblest of native trees. Other trees grow as large, but none makes the grand appearance of this elm. Even in its own genus none approaches it in general merit. In Pennsylvania the only other species native to the State is U. fulva, well known as the slippery elm. Its growth is not at all like that of U. americana. The illustration is a fair type of the way the latter branches. There is, generally, a solid trunk, sometimes 4 to 6 feet in diam- eter, and then a divergence of branches. The trunk apears to stop suddenly, the huge branches — trunks in themselves — taking its place. The illustration is of a tree on the grounds of Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. This specimen was planted by nature, and was already a large tree in 1840, when the land on which it stood was purchased. It stood at that time in the crotch or "V" of a rail fence, in the center of the division line between two pieces of property, and thus had escaped the axe. Since then, it has grown considerably, its present dimensions being as follows: Girth at 2 feet from the ground, 13 feet; girth at 7 feet from the ground, 15 teet 1 inch; height, 78 feet; spread, SO feet 4 inches. It may be 125 to 150 years old. It branches 7 feet from the ground, hav- ing seven main boughs with numerous large auxiliary ones. At present its umbrageous arms shade the business office of the nursery. Its girth and height, while not extraordinary, are nevertheless much beyond the dimen- sions of the average elm, and its grace- ful beauty, whether revealed in its naked spray in Winter and its bour- geoning buds in the Spring, or when its foliage is stirred by the passing Summer breeze, is ever a renewed de- light to all who may perceive in a ma- jestic elm what Michaux has termed "the most magnificent vegetable of the temperate zones." In the vicinity of Philadelphia, where this species grows wild, it is always, or nearly always, found in low ground, not a wet place, but flat, and with deep soil. These trees are more spreading, though of the same pleasing outline. It is more common than the Ulmus fulva, which is to be seen but occasionally, and usually along the margins of creeks. As an avenue tree the American elm has been much planted in parks, and still is to-day. In Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, a long line has been set skirting the drive along the border of the Schuylkill River, which in time will make a grand appearance. In New England this tree has been so much planted for shade, besides being native there, that New England and the elm seem to belong one to the other. When planting this tree its great size, when full grown, must be re- membered, or it may become decidedly out of position. Surroundings have much to do with this. Take the tree illustrated, for example. It is over 70 feet in height, over three times that of the cottage it fronts, yet it will strike no one as being out of place. Prob- ably, in its younger stage, when its branches obscured the house, it may have appeared less pleasing than now. Other native elms, less often met with in cultivation than they sho'uld be, are: U. racemosa, alata and crassi- folia. Both racemosa and alata are in- terestingly corked, the bark of alata being arranged in somewhat winged ridges. Ulmus crassifolia is a small-leaved, species, native of Texas and other' southern States, and, while all the other species named ripen their seeds in early Spring, this one does not until the very last thing in Autumn. In this respect, it keeps company with a Japanese spe- cies, U. parvifolia, which, curiously, be- haves precisely in a similar way. The early ripening seeds require sow- ing as soon as gathered, to be success- ful In getting them to germinate. Fol- lowing a good season, the Beedllngs will be a foot In height by the time growth for the season Is over. JOSEPH MEEHAN. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Varieties Registered. By P. J. Fay (Gardener to Dr. Wm. Seward Webb), Shelburn, Vt. MRS. WM. SEWARD WEBB.— Colot white, a sport from Mrs. George M. Bradt that has not reverted in three years and therefore is considered as fixed and a distinct variety. Flower very large, the original being small in comparison; very double and deeply fringed. More healthy and vigorous than Mrs. Bradt, with a longer- stemmed flower that is fragrant. By Henry Eicholz, Waynesboro, Pa. TIGER.— Color orange, striped pink; size 2% to 3 inches; calyx very strong, seldom splitting; type that of Mayor Pingree; habit stiff, no supports being needed; foliage, a dark green; an early and continuous free bloomer. ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. Post Check Currency. The advantages of the Post Check Currency system were presented to the House Post Office Committee on Janu- ary 5, by Mr. C. W. Post. The mem- bers of the committee were greatly interested, and several of them unhes- itatingly declared themselves to be friendly to the measure. At the con- clusion of the hearing the matter was referred to a sub-committee consist- ing of Hon. H. H. Bingham. Hon. J. H. Bromwell and Hon. W. S. Cowherd for further consideration and report and this sub-committee is now taking the matter actively in hand. Those who favor an expeditious, safe, and econom- ical plan of sending money through the mails, at a minimum cost to the sender —and that means all in the trade — should address a letter to either of the gentlemen named, at Washington, D. C. urging the adoption of the Post Check Currency system. St. Louis World's Fair. Announcement is made by the execu- tive committee of the World's Fair to be held in St. Louis in 1904, that Fred- eric W. Taylor, who has been acting chief for the past year, is to be Chief of the Department of Horticulture dat- ing from January 1. This, in addition to the appointment made more than a year ago by which Mr. Taylor has been and is to continue Chief of the Depart- ment of Agriculture. It seemed desirable to have these two great departments handled as a har- monious whole, since the buildings to house them are located upon and oc- cupy exclusively a large and high hill in the most commanding position on the Exposition grounds. The building devoted to horticulture will cover six acres and the one de- voted to agriculture twenty acres. Sur- rounding these two buildings are forty- one acres of ground, the entire area of which has been placed in the hands of the chief for planting and treatment. Applications have already been re- ceived for outdoor space to such an ex- tent that it is assured that the exhibit will be by far the largest and best ever made at any exposition. Indoor space has also been applied for in a thoroughly satisfactory amount, and it is likely that within sixty days there will be applications on file for the entire area. The plans of the two great buildings are well under way and bids will be called for upon one of them within the next ten days, the other being treated .t little later. As soon as these plans are ready to be photographed copies will be sent to the agricultural and hor- ticultural press in order that those in- terested in these great industries may know with regard to the splendid pro- visions being made for them in the exposition. A writer in the Rosen-Zeitung for De- cember last states that the La France rose seeded with him, and that from the seed secured he grew three seedling rose plants, all of which, however, were of little value. He asserts that La France may not be Infertile, as Is claimed by some. (J) [ (Wtuarg ] Mrs. Kunigunda Krick. Mrs. Kunigunda Krick died suddenly of heart disease on Saturday. January 17. She was the widow of Charles M. Krick, one of the pioneer florists of Long Island, and a sister of George Zeiner, florist Flatbush, N. Y. After her husband's death, which oc- curred on March 19, 1S95, Mrs. Krick, until very recently, continued the flor- ist business at Central place, Brooklyn. The deceased lady was born in Ger- many, May 6, 1S29. She had never been sick for a single day, and on the morn- ing of her death went about her house- , hold duties as usual. Two sons, Wil- liam C, of 12S7 Broadway, Brooklyn, the inventor of the florists' letters, and other trade accessories, and George M. Krick, a florist, also two daughters, survive her. Interment was in Ever- greens Cemetery on January 20. John Lydon. John Lydon, one of the best known o.chardists in Geneva, N. Y., died Mon- day. January 12, 1903, from enlarge- ment of the heart. He had lived In Geneva over fifty years. Mr. Lydon was born in Ireland and came to Amer- ica when a young boy. Early in life he secured work in a nursery, and sev- eral years ago became connected with the experiment station. His work was mostly with fruit trees. He had gen- eral supervision of the orchards of the station. He was also a skillful ex- hibitor and was in charge of the various exhibits that the station sent to the fairs and horticultural meetings. His last work of the kind was at the meet- ing last week of the New York State Fruit Growers' Association in Buffalo, where he had charge of the exhibit made by the station. He leaves a widow and nine children. John S. Murray. The late John S. Murray, the pioneer florist of Montreal, was born In Rat- tray, Perthshire, Scotland (not in Alvth, Forfarshire, as has been so often stated), in 1833. He came to Mon- treal in 1S54, working the first few vears as a private gardener. In 1861 he started the present store at 822 Dor- chester street, in connection with his first greenhouses. These soon becom- ing inadequate to meet the demands of his growing business, in 1877 he pur- chased a block of ground in Cote street. Antoine (now Westmount), and built what was then the finest range of glass in Canada. To this he added the dwell- ing in which he resided at the time of his death. Mr. Murray was known as a quiet, unassuming man, thorough-going, home-loving, attentive to business, honorable and scrupulous in all his transactions, and was highly respected by all who knew him. His pleasant personal appearance, gentle manners and genial smile made him a great fa- vorite with children, of whom he was passionately fond, and to many the pleasantest as well as the most lasting memories of Mr. Murray, will be of him in the midst of a crowd of children at the Gardeners and Florists' Club's picnics, his hands and pockets full of cakes, candies and other such things as children love, advising, superintend- ing, distributing and adjusting con- tests. To any who attempted to attract him to other objects his invariable re- ply was, "Leave me alone; I'm happy." P. A. Peterson. P. A. Peterson, of the firm of P. A. Peterson & Son. founder of the Rose Hill nurseries near Chicago, died on Monday, January 19. 1903. He was born in Sweden seventy-five years ago. He acquired the groundwork of his profes- sion in his native country, and was for many years employed in the estab- lishment of Louis Van Houtte, Bel- gium. Mr. Peterson landed in America in 1S51, first working for various firms in the East, and latterly settling in Chicago in 1S53. He bought the first acre of ground for his nurseries the first year he arrived. These nurseries The Florists9 Exchange 87 now contain 000 acres. One of hia specialties was peonies, of which the tii in has an extensive collection, and when these plants were in Bower in- vitations were extended to many Menu In Chicago and elsewhere to witness the gorgeous array of bloom then presented. »>n three occasions Mr. Peterson proved .1 delightful host, lie «as the lirst nurseryman in i'hi- cug» I ve huge trees, and all of the city's parks and lioule\ .irds, as well as those ot culler places, contain his prod- ucts. In lS'Ja, William A. Peterson was admitted to the firm, and soon there- alter assumed the management of the OOni ei 11. The deceased was an enthusiast in his profession, was widely read, and highly esteemed by the craft for his nans sterling qualities. Though not a politician, Mr. Peter- son served as a trustee of Jefferson many years, and most of the good roads and bridges in that district are due to his efforts. Peterson avenue, which was named for him, he opened for a distance of three miles at his own expense. As a philanthropist his name is known from one end of Sweden to the other. Mr. Peterson was for many years a member of the Union League and Germania clubs, and of horticultural societies at home and abroad. In 1S94 he was made a Knight of Vasa by the King of Sweden. Mr. Peterson leaves a widow and one son. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR: I have just read your awful arraignment of authorities re- sponsible for the attempt to form what you style the "alleged Peony Associa- tion of the S. A. P.," and beginning "harking back." It seems to me that article should have commenced with the words "Barking back," for, evident- ly, those whom you call in question are "up a tree," where for the time being they remain silent and shivering like the guilty urchin treed by the faithful canine of the farmer. Who'd a thought of it, that in her old age the S. A. F. should seek to con- tract a "morganatic" alliance with such an antiquated anthropoid as the peony? Had the S. A. F. wished to wed with, say, the association of aristocrats of the vegetable world, and flung her- self away on them, one would not have been so astonished at her antics; but the plebian peony! Fie! And to think she would throw down her best friends, the commercial men; lose her faith in their honesty, after these many years of unselfish support, for her unsophisti- cated stripling, "the ornamental horti- culturist." Well, that beats the band! From what I hear, however, the peony specialists only laugh at the old girl's capers, and are waiting, like yourself and the other recognized and respected members of the trade, to hear what her father, the president, thinks of her cantrips. Has she got beyond him? Or is he a believer in the axiom that "silence is golden," when to speak could neither explain away nor expiate? This, it looks to me, is a clear case of the tail wagging the dog, and a straggly sort of a tail at that. Like the fox terrier's, a caudal appendage of this kind is far better excised than permitted to dangle. The president should Carrie-Nation it at once, for his own credit, and that of the "good old S. A. F.," the pet of post-prandial horticultural orators, and the pride of the prudent and practical craftsman. .1 met a Boston man the other day, and he informed me they had a rousing meeting in that city on Saturday last concerning express rate matters. He showed me a local newspaper contain- ing a resolution adopted at that meet- ing, in which the advance on rates was respectively represented as being, among a few other things, discriminat- ing, arbitrary, unreasonable, unwar- ranted, unprecedented, and oppressive. He also told me that, falling the force of tTiese adjectives to move the express companies either to tears or to take off the added 50 per cent., the S. A. F. will appeal to Congress for a special bill regulating the rates of transporta- tion. He likewise stated that a Boston retail florist, in an interview, had ad- vanced the remark, that the express companies needed all they got for the excellent service they rendered. I was glad to hear that the S. A. F. had the courage to threaten these coin-corral- ing corporations with the law. But if there's many more holding the view of that retailer, what's to be the result? " \ bouse an Idi fl agah accomplish but little. This is surely a 1 asi i"i 1 be inmost 1 1.1 1 mony and unanimity 61 purpose. I I o W • ■ \ . ■ 1 , ' . 1 I ■ 1 1 1 K 1 I 1 of ex-Presideni O'Mara. Something mi ongi r 1 ii-in mere words a i" take the feel from 1 1 tamtti can lei s. Strike ti lei hem the props they pul forward In support of their action. By material 1 that their assertions are .a 1 on.-,. us. Tell them, and prove It, thai the work I he} 1I11 . ,111 he III I formed lor the old rate and still al a profit to 1 bi msi i\ es. Flaunt in theli fai es unpaid, Justifiable claims arising OUl of the very want of the extra care and service they assert tie ■}• ui\.-; above all. do as the Ex- change and Mr. O'Mara says: Divert your traffic, if you can, to some other mode of conveyance; for, like our- selvea and the S. A. F.. the express companies will begin to think, if some unfavorable condition comes up to touch their pocketbooks: when anathe- mas and word-slinging by way of con- DAVID RUST. Secretary Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. demnation, censure, or advice, pass them (and us) as the idle wind. This is a case for action, not words. I i.\ the papers that Alexander Dowie, of Zion, with 3,000 of his follow- ers, is about to begin a campaign on Milwaukee with a view to the city's conversion to Zionism. That campaign will last till August. Probably "Last- man" in his present condition might find consolation by then becoming a Dowieite, and thereby secure stronger caustic correctives than he evidently possesses, in hymn and prayer, for the salvation of JOB. Presentation to Secretary Rust. A very pleasant happening occurred at the meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, held Tuesday evening, January 20. when its secre- tary, David Rust, was presented with a handsome sum of money in recogni- tion of his valued services rendered to the Society. A committee had been ap- pointed to take the matter in charge, consisting of Messrs. John McCleary, chairman: Henry F. Mitchell, treas- urer; Edwin Lonsdale, secretary, and Messrs. William Robertson. William Kleinheinz, George Morrison, Thomas Long, and Gordon Smiil. The presentation was mad- hy I'.oh- ert Craig in one of his felicitous speeches. In the course of his remarks Mr. Craig said that, owing to the burn- ing down of the Horticultural Hall in 1893, the Society had unfortunately fallen behind financially on account of the expense of renting halls for exhibi- tion purposes, while the new hall was in process of building. During those years the lot of the secretary was not a pleasant one, as he had to bear the brunt of all complaints. Now. how- ever, the Society was free of debt, and things were going smoothly. He com- ment..! upon the work of Secretary Rust during the exhibitions and com- plimented him on his faithful services in the most trying times, his unfailing courtesy and obliging disposition Mr. Craig's remarks were loudly applauded. Mr. Rust, in a few well-chosen words, returned thanks for the unex- tlmonial, adding that such a i" . enti 11 di rved, as he had I 'I hlB dill}' No one but he who holds the poi 1 etary could understand fu alue of such 1 tol " 1 lid his duty faithfully to his society, he was sure to displease some oni but fthi peaker) 1 plea 1 his past efforts had i" en a ppi eclati d 1 his serv- iei s would pro\ c an inc. lit lv. to gr. a|.-i "lli- 1 1 - 1 ■ • 1 11I. - 1 1I1 ■ Mi. .lanes W I'aill. Jr., pi the s... lets ; Mr. Sidney W. Keith, treasurer, and SUCh plomin. lit lie ml,. 1 as Mi. c. Mailman Kiilin. Mr. lieau- \cau Borle, Mr. .1.1 s M. Rhodes, Mr. 1 ■ 1 . B01 le, Jr., Mi 1 li 'I gi w. Chllds- Drexel, Mr George D Widener, Mr. .lane. \V. Pepper, and others. Mr. Kust is now serving his eighth year as secretary of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, having been , lecti .1 to the office In December, 1895. FI.EM1NGTON, N. J.— Fire in the grei nhouses of L. Bonnot, on January 13, was toi iimat. K discovered and extin- guished I..1..1. much damage was done. ROSDINDALE, MASS.— The green- house of James I. Little was recently in- jured by fire to the extent of $100. The blaze was caused by a defective flue. 6HIWSES IH BUSINESS. LAWRENCE. MASS.— Edward Dow- ding will start in the florist business here. ROCKFORD, ILL.— The R. B. Van Val- kenlurgh nursery business has been pur- chased by H. O. Hinkley. florist, who in- tends to also engage in landscape garden- ing. INDEX or ADVERTISERS Aniline E O 1 Anderson &. Chrlsten- An.li.rrn Nurseries . .1 A-. ■I.iinnin G f Asmus E G S II. l.l.inglon & Son ...t Bmler J ! Baker W J t Baker .V Illck 1 Barr R F i Bassett ,y Washburn.; Ba\ .■rs,t..rfer H & Co 1( Beokert W C 1 B-I'i klnans P J Co " Berger h H & Co i B.-rnheiuier E i Be riling II G ! I'.laauw J & Co 1 Black C ' Robbluk & Atkins....! Book W A i I:. nine t Bros i Boston Better Co t Bradshaw Brown Bros Co 78 Brown B C & Co 98 Brown P 79-84 Burgevln P J 82 Burpee W A & Co.. 74 B.ver Bros 79 Caldwell, the Woods- lal Cam ' Co '.'.'. '.'.'. 77-80 Canadian Advts 91 Carmody J D 98 Central Mich Nurs...79 Chicago earn Co 84 eiillds J L .5 I lii. mirk W J 78 flu, -as ,y Bo.l.liiigio,,;:: Coblents p O 77 ('oiinrd & Jones Co.. 82 e,.TI[l. -11 BenJ 83 e-.llage Gardens 85 75 lour,. w J n< ('..wen's N Sons 98 craig It & Son 82 i r.a.ke .1 J Co 94 Crow] Fern Co 94 eiiiintncham J H ...79 em Flower l'.\ BS Davis A B & Son 76 Doamud J B 97 Doming Co 98 Dletscb \ 4 Co 98 Hitler. Caskoy & Co.99 Billon J L 79 Dillon i.'hnnse Mfg Co 99 Dingo.- A. Coiiard I'o.s:: Dorner F & Sons Co.88 Door Hy A 76-98 Dumont 4 Co 96 Dunne 4 Co 98 East'n Chem Co ;|s Fi-hholz II 85 Eisele e ion EUele J G 82 Elizabeth. Nurs Co ...75 Elliott W 4 Sons.... 74 laull/. Van ; C'o.78 Fnrquhar K & J & Co 76-81 I'ellhoiison J E 84 F & F Nurseries 78 Pick & tuber 85 Fisher P 85 Fillow & Banks ....81 Foley Mfg Co 99 Foster L H 82 Furtunes J 94 Gainniago J & Sons. .91 Guttuiun A G 95 Ilaeiens Bros 82 Hammond J A 94 Hareourt's J D Sons. 83 Harris C A & Co.... 82 Ilea. ook Jos 82 Helios I'titon Co 99 Heller 4 Co 7781 Heir A M 84 Herr D K 84 Hermann A 100 Hews A U & Co.... 100 Hicks .v. erawbuek. . .9.", Hill i: G & Co 80 Hilling, r Bros 100 ili|.|.ard E 100 llilel.lngs 4 Co 100 Helton .V Ilimk.-l Co.97 Horan E C 95 li-rl Advertiser 98 Howard J W 85 Hngli.s G J 79 Hunt E H 97 Igoe Bros 84 li ba s ,v s..„ too Jackson J H 09 Jackson 4 Perkins Co 78-S2 Jennings E B 79 .1. ssamlne Gardens . .78 .; ho.ee. V. stokes ...75 Jonea H T 78 roosten e h So- Just Geo 8.1 Kasllng W F 96 King Construction Co 100 Koster & Co 78 Kraft T 84 Kr.shover L J 94 Kroes.heli Bros Co.. .99 Barrel] ....82 f. an. troih D & Sons.. 77 Bang J .. . I II 9.. Lehman Bros 100 ! So ' 98 Illlletlel.l g 85 !, Floral Co 88 Livingston Seed Co... 98 I.o.kland Dumb Co... 99 Long D B 98 l...i,gs.l.,rr L ...f. ...78 Lord .V I'.nrnliiiui Co. 99 Lovett J I 78 Under P 70 l C 82 ■ F & Co.90 M. hollar 4 Winter- son 97 M. Manus J 95 > 83 i 75 96 l ...e.g. i J C Co. 98-99 M S 0 79 M Win II i 78 M ..re. Ilelltz 4 Na»h.95 I 96 90 M.il Walter Sd Co. .74 M no J 97 Murphy Wm 84 ...1 Trade. 98 National Plant Co 84 i lower Co.. 95 ' i 96 imwerkerk P 78 Fen, .oik S S 06 Perkins J J 95 I'loli. Market 94 . e0 100 Pierson A N 80 Plerson F It Co 73 i lion Co... .100 I'll,. BUrSi \III-Serle:. .78 Pili-t,g Cut Flow Co.90 Pollworth 0 C Co. ...97 ..maker City Mcta Co.98 Itawllngs E I 82 Rawson W W 4 Co.74 Itaynor J I 95 It I .V Keller 98 Held Ed 9(1 Iteii.l.erg George 80 Relnberg Peter 80 Keuter S J 85 Reynolds J I. Co NO 96 Ki|.|.erg.r Geo 98 Robinson H M 4 Co.94 Koemer F 77 Rupp J F 77 Saltford Geo 95 Sander F 4 Son 82 Schmidt J C 79 Sehmltx K W 0 74 Scbulthels A 82 Scott J 82 uses 74 Shepherd Mrs T B Co.74 Sheridan W F 95 85 sunn B 8 Jr 95 Smith C 95 Smith N 4 Son 82 Smith Win ■ Smith W 4 T Co 78 Soltnu 0 79 Bo Bark Floral Co.... 80 Springfield Floral Co.82 Stearns A T Lum Co.99 Sl.rn J 98 St Louis Carn Co ...80 Stone E E 79 Btoothofl II A Co.... 93 Btorra A: Harrison Co.78 Btumpn 4 Walter Co 74-83 Slyer J J 75 Q A ....96 Swnyne W . ., , i Taylor i: 1 Thompson J I' Thorburn J M 4 Co.. 77 Tobacco W 4 T Co.. 98 'ira.ii.ii.v .v Schencs .'.'•"■ 3d Btore Vcsey W J 4 M 8. .85 Vincent R Jr 4 Son 78-84 Warlmrton C 85 Weber C 8 4 Co.... 99 Weber it 4 Son» ....81 Webster Bros 91 W.el.er A. Don 75 Welch BroB 96 Weston 11 82 Whlll.lln Pottery Co. 100 Wietor Bros 85 Wlttbold Geo Co 82 Wood Bros 79 Young J 95 Young & Nugent . . . .95 INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS PLANTS. SFFDS, BL'LBS, FLOWERS. Abutllon 79-84 Agcratum . ..76-79- ,".-84 Alternanthera 84 \hsMim ....73-76-77-79- 82-81 Ani|iel..psls 73-78 Ami g.ialus 73 Araucaria 82 Asparagus . .73-75-70-79- 82-84-91-100 Asters 73-76 Azaleas 73-78-82 Begonias .73-75-70 79-82 Bougainvillea 82 Box 78 Bruwallia 76 Bulbs (not named) 75-77-97 Caladium 78 Candytuft 73-76 Cannas ...77-78-79-82-83 Carnations . .70-77 T'.i-mi- 81-82-84-85-91 Centaurea 73-74-76 Chrysanthemums . .81-83 Cinerarias ...74-70-77-82 Citrus 78 Cle, nails .73-75-7s-s2.|(m Cobea 73-74-76 Coleus 79-82-84 Conifers 78 Crotons 82 cut I Towers.' .'94-95-96-97 82 Cyclamen 70-77-79 Cyperus 79 Dahlias 76-79 Daisies 73-74-79-82 Di ralive Plants ...82 D.utzla 78-100 Dlelytra 73-78 lira. acini 7 : Ericas 82 Euonymus 78 Kv. rgreens 78 Fern Balls ....73-75-82 Feverfew"!!!!! .To si: si Fieus 78-82 ..79-82-84 79 SO 9-82-84-91 Gladioli 73-75-77 Gloxinias 73-75 Grevillea 76 n.li.trope ...76-79-82-84 Hibiscus 79 Hyacinths 73-83 Hydrangeas 78 Ipomoea 76-79 Ivy 73-82-84 Lantana 76-79-62-84 Lemons 78 Lilacs 73-78 73-75-78 l.lnarla 76 Lobelia 73-74-76 78 73-76 Morning Glory 73 84 Narcissus 73 Nursery Stock 78 Orange 78 Orchids 82 Palms 73-7S.S2TU Pansy 73-77-79 Penlsetnm 76 Peonies 78 Petunia ..73-74-75-70-79- 82-84 Phlox 77 Pinks. Hardy 79 Prlmnla 77-82-100 Privet 78 Pyrethrum 73-76 Rhododendron 73-78 Roses .73-78-S0-81-82-S3- sl s;, m Salvia ....73-76-79-82-84 Seeds (not named) 74-75-77-97 Selaglnella 79 Shamrock 83 Shrubs 78-83 Small Fruits 78 Smllax ..73-76-79-82-84- 91-94 Solanum * 76 Spirasa 73-78 Staphylea 73 Stocks 73-76 Strohilanlh.es 79 Swalnsona 79-84 Sweet Peas 70 Thunbergla 73 Torenla 76 Trees 78 Tuberoses 75 Tulips 73-82 7..-77-7S Verbena ....73 TI 7.", To 77-79-84 Vlncas 76-79-82-84 79 78 MISCELLANEOUS. Auctioneers 96 Bamboo Canes 83 Boilers 98-99-100 Books 76-84-98 Business Opps 83 '"lie. li.ms 98 Cut Flower Boies ..98 Designs 96-97-100 98 ...99-100 Florists' Letters ..96-98 I lorlsls' Supplies 96-97-98-100 Flower Pots. etc.. 96-100 For Sale 83 Galax (U Glass 98-99-100 is 98 Greenhouse Building 99100 Gutters 99-100 Lumber 98-99-100 100 Moss 94 Mushr.K.in Spawn 7 I 70 TT Newspapers 98 Painters' Supplies . . .98 Peat 91 Printing 97-98 Putty 99-HKi Sash 99-100 Seed Cases 77 Sprayers 98 Stakes 4 Supports 84 Thermometers 99 Tile 99 Tinfoil 94 Toothpicks 98 Ventilators 98-100 Wagon Heaters 100 Wants 83 Wax Flowers 4 De- 88 The Florists' Exchange American Carnation Society. The American Carnation Society was incorporated at Albany, N. Y., on January 19 last, to increase general in- terest in the cultivation and use of the carnation. The directors are: W. G. Bertermann, of Indianapolis; Fred H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind.; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; Fred Dorner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind.; William Scott, Buffalo, N. Y.; W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne. Ind.; Charles Willis Ward. Queens. N. Y.; William Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa . and Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn. Premium List for Brooklyn (N. Y.) Show. The schedule of premiums for the Brooklyn exhibition of the society, Feb- ruary 19 and 20 next, has been issued by Secretary Herr. The show will be held in the Art Building, 174 Montague street, Brooklyn, N. Y., which is but a short distance from the meeting room of the society, the Germania Club House, 120-2 Schermerhorn street. All exhibits should be addressed to Will- iam Plumb, manager carnation exhibi- tion, 171 Montague street, and should be sent prepaid. This year no papers will be read be- fore the society; instead, the question box will be called into requisition after completion of the formulation of a new constitution and by-laws, consideration of which, it is expected, will consume the major portion of the sessions of the Varieties shown for a certificate of merit must have been bloomed not less than three years; and not less than fifty blooms must be shown. An en- trance fee of $5 00 is charged for each variety, which must be properly labeled with the society's card. Cards can be had from the secretary. The preliminary certificate can be competed for by two-year-old seedlings, twelve blooms or more to be shown; and an entrance fee of $2.00 paid for each variety. In Class A, first and second prizes of $12.00 and $6.00. respectively, are offered for one hundred blooms in each case of white, light pink, tlark pink, scarlet, crimson, yellow variegated, white varie- gated, and any other color. In Class B. premiums of $6.00 and $3.00 will be awarded for fifty blooms, in the colors named above; also in class C, prizes of $3.00 and $1.50 for twenty- five blooms, in the same colors. The special premiums offered include the following: For collection of carnations, not less thai sill. ties, and not less than fifty nor more than one hundred blooms of each vari- ety in a vase, arranged for effect, buds and carnation foliage to be allowed; undisseminated varieties admissible; open to all growers who are members of the American Carnation Society: First prize. Brooklyn Institute Special, $50.00; second, $30.00; third, $20.00. The prizes may be awarded in silver plate, bronze, or art glass, at option of win- ner. c% J t J|l 9 ■r" pW uHlk , wl %? -ym *** ISS p \\i \»™r v% •9^> VASE OF CARNATION WHITE MRS. THOS W. LAWSON. Grown by C. H. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y SIHGLE FLOWER OF CARNATION WHITE MRS. 'THOS.) W. LAWSON. For collection of carnations, not less than six nor more than ten varieties, and not less than fifty nor more than seventy-five blooms of each variety in a vase; arranged for effect, buds and carnation foliage allowed: open to all growers having not more than 25,000 feet of glass devoted to carnations: First, Ward silver cup, value $25.00; second, $10.00. Undisseminated varie- ties not admitted. For collection of carnations, not less than five nor more than eight varieties, and not less than twenty-five nor more than fifty blooms of each variety in a vase, arranged for effect, buds and foliage allowed; open to all growers having not more than 15,000 square feet of glass devoted to carnations, undis- seminated varieties not admitted: First, Straus silver cup, value, $25.00; second. Loeser vase, value $15.00. The American Carnation Society's special prizes are: $25.00 silver cup, for best exhibit of two hundred blooms of carnations, any variety, any color; un- disseminated varieties admissible. For best collection of single blooms of carnations, not more than one bloom of any variety to be shown; all to be correctly named or numbered; undis- seminated varieties admissible: First, $15.00; second, $10.00. The Lord & Burnham Company, of Irvington and New York City, offer first and second prizes of $30.00 and $20.00 for the best collection of com- mercial carnations, varieties to have been introduced to commerce prior to 1902; collection not to exceed ten varie- ties, fifty flowers of each variety to a Chatterton Warburton, Fall River. Mass., offers $25.00 in cash to the party showing the best vase containing fifty bloms of variety Cressbrook, their own growing. Peter Fisher, of Ellis. Mass., offers first prize of $12.00; second of $8.00, and third of $5.00 for vases of fifty blooms of variety Governor Woloott, grown by the exhibitors. The Lawson gold medal will be given for the best vase of one hundred blooms, any variety, any color; the Law- son silver medal for the second best vase of one hundred blooms, any va riety, any color; the Lawson bronze medal for the third best vase of one hundred blooms, any variety, any color. The special medals of the Society of American Florists will be awarded as follows: A silver medal for best vase of fifty blooms of carnations not yet disseminated: bronze medal for second best vase of fifty blooms of carnations not yet disseminated; the variety in all cases to be of American origin. The judges are to reserve awards in this class if in their opinion the exhibits are not worthy of the medals. Copies of the schedule can be ob- tained on application to Secretary Al- bert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Further An Explanation. In my last article I spoke of the cut from 4,500 Mrs. Lawson plants being over 11,000, but I neglected to mention that this was simply for the month of December, 1902. No doubt those who read the article noticed the omission. The Use of Ashes. The question of sand for propagation is a very interesting one, for the rea- son that many florists are not so situ- ated that good clean sand can be read- ily obtained by them. Sand is the pro- pagating medium in most places, but often there is considerable expense con- nected with it, for it at times becomes necessary to bring sand from a distance and this makes it an item of consider- able expense. During my studies on sterilization of soil I became convinced, that to have healthy stock it is abso- lutely necessary that the stock come from the cutting bench free from damp- ing fungus; and I considered the ad- visability of sterilizing the sand used for propagation. Ashes have been employed before for this purpose, and not finding it eco- nomical to sterilize sand I began to ex- periment with soft coal ashes; and with them we have had excellent suc- cess. In the first place, they aTe free from all fungus, and are as thoroughly sterilized as any one could wish. Then, too, they are not hard to obtain, as wherever coal is burned there must be ashes, and these can be had without the cost of carting. When ashes are used in the propagat- ing bed they should be sifted through a fine sieve and then put into the bench. Moisten them well and let them stand over night. Then pound them down and wash them, putting on enough water to thoroughly wet them and until it begins to run through the bench. This takes out any injurious gases that may have clung to the ashes, and leaves them perfectly clean. They will then need to stand a day or so, and can be used exactly as sand is. It takes a heavier knife to cut them, however, and one cannot do quite as rapid work; but with a house that has a tight roof and well ripened cuttings to work with the percentage of well- roottd, clean, healthy cuttings should be large. There is, however, one point in con- nection with ashes wherein it is dif- ferent from sand: When the cuttings are rooted, in sand, we do not keep them quite as moist as we do while they are rooting, and they come out as well as they would were the sand wet- ter. With ashes it is different. When the cuttings are rooted they can be kept until it is convenient to take them January L'4. 1908 The Florists9 Exchange 8^ out, slightly on the dry ski.-; but be- fore taking them from the ashes they should be watered thoroughly. Where this is nOl don. i In cling to tin- '• be broken oft'. When 1 flrsl I lost a good many cuttings for this reason. Tiny unit 1.1 1 h.Mii bj and nut in the leasl would havi ■ it was a question for some i Ime as to « hj this should be bo, until l accidentally >iis- eovered thai t li • ashes thev i-a in. i i "in scan.. I to be full of roots ami ha.l I..- Borne bo hard thai the roots had been briiki n. When tin h..» ever, thej do not hold tog we now have mi trouble from thai ottlng cuttings from ashes they should be dipped Into water whl. h them and leave fine clean Poo'ts to put Into Hi- soil. This also ap- plles to cuttings from sand. Care of Potted Stock. Personally, I favor early propagation, and especially in the case of heavy- gTOWlng varieties, such as Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson; but the care of potted stock is a great drawback, and when one must have a great many plants it becomes a serious problem. To take cuttings from the sand or ashes in the | early part of March and then let them root well in the pots before they go abroad in April is comparatively easy, but if they are potted off in early Janu- ary it is a different pi sition. If a i young plant becomes i •>■ i ...l am! bony it is seriously injured, and this must be carefully guarded against. If possible, we put cuttings int<> -'-inch pots and in a light soil, which will en- able them to root well and yet not be rich enough to force a rapid growth. When these pots become full of roots we transfer the plants into 3-inch pots, with soil slightly richer, and the re- sult is fine bushy little plants in ex- ; cellent condition for planting out in April. The plants must have a house with plenty of light and sun, to do well, and I am inclined to believe that if it is not possible to give them these conditions. a February cutting will be productive of better results in the end. I have not used flats for cuttings, as I know many do, for the reason that I think young stock does better when the roots are confined. Growth com- mences when the roots strike the edges of the pots: and then when a plant shows disease there is very little chance for it to infect the others, as is often the case in flats. There is also consid- erable injury to the roots when young plants in a flat are divided at plant- Unrooted Cuttings. ne or two i the subject oi i.uying cut- tings unrooted, and i> the sale of cuttings, have i.i e. Pei haps it le u ell buj ei I., get the cuttings uprooti u I don'1 care to discuss thai Bide ol the ques- tion; inn there is no doubt thai a lulling will ship better rooted than si hen 1 1 ■ - ii i'i ■■iii i he pla nl A dealer wh.. s.iis stoek unrooted no res] slblllty whatever in the sale .a them. Perhaps they may not get through on time, and come i buj i in a wilted condition, and he fails to mill them. He, In almost every case, B ill 'I' ma ml a rebate, an.l while his claim may have some juste in it he has no right to ask, or expect, thai his loss will he made good. The risk with unrooted stock is gnat for the buyer, and the sale of. it is hugely un- itil Cai nay to the seller. I have made it a rule to sell unrooted sto. Ij when the buyer comes after it. and if ii is delivered to him fresh from the plants it is his property and the whole lesponsiliility is his, also. I think oth- ers who handle stock will agree with me, that this is the only satisfactory way of dealing with the problem, and if they do not agree with all I have said on the matter, they will at least agree that all risks must be taken by the purchaser. Ivory Soap for Red Spider. The handling of red spider when, as in rose houses, the plants dry out easily and can be frequently syringed with a strong stream of water is com- paratively simple; but with the heavy growth which some varieties of carna- tions give us, it is a- more difficult problem. A heavy syringing is not good for the plants ,and is liable to injure a great many of the more brit- tle varieties. I have experimented with Ivory soap and have had some very satisfactory results. Soap has been used for red spider in many places and on many different plants. Lodeman, in his "Spraying of Plants," refers to soap as an insecticide. Galloway, in his "Violet Culture," recommends soap for red spider. There was also, in one of the recent issues of a contemporary, an article on soap for red spider on roses. This treatment is not new, but it is. I think, very effective with carna- tions. I had a batch of cuttings re- cently which showed signs of red spid i . these were given a bath in a SINGLE FLOWER OF DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS' White Seedling Carnation No. 138A. THREE BLOOMS OF DA1LLED0DZE [BROTHERS' White Seedling Carnation H0..138A. very weak solution of Ivory soap and there remains not a sign of the insect; and the cuttings were uninjured by the treatment. In the case of a badly in- fested bench, soap can be applied with a spray pump, and practically every red spider with which the soap comes in contact will be killed. Soap will also destroy the eggs and practically exterminate the pest. Should the soap, however, be allowed to remain on the plants, it will leave a light film over the pores, and should therefore be washed off. A light syringing will cleanse the plants and leave them un- injured and free from this trouble- some pest. I understand there is an arrange- ment on the market, which some are using, that contains a cake of soap. This is attached to the hose so that the water comes in contact with the soap and thus, when the plants are syringed, the water contains a very small percentage of soap. I have never used this machine, but on roses it might work well. With tarnations, however, I should, I think, prefer the ordinary spray pump. We dissolve the soap in a pail of hot water and use one cake of soap to a 150-foot bench. W. R. PIERSON. White Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. The illustrations herewith show a vase and single flower ol the white variety of carnation. Mrs. Thomas \V Lawson, grown by C. II. Allen, of Flo- ral Park, N. Y. This sport is Identical with the type in 1 color, whi.h is a pure while, and is sure to become popular when [ntro- ihn ..I \i pi. sent Mr. Allen is working up a stock of the plants. White Seedling Carnation No. 136 A. Dallledouze & Bros ' (Flatbush, N, y i [ling No. 138 A. is now in its third year. Prosperity is its seed i a has all the good charac- ters of its ancestor. The Bn siil.r it the most perfect white carna- tion they have yet seen, it is a strong grower, a free bloomer, with a good stem and calyx and, in size. It is th.- largest white variety the firm has grown, the average flowers reaching 3% inches in diameter. White^Flyor Plant-House Aleyicde This pest is sometimes very trouble- some in greenhouses, and the Connec- ticut Experiment Station has rendered an excellent service in publishing a bulletin (No. HO, September, 1902) dealing with the insect and remedies for its eradication. The depredations of the white fly are nol limited to plants in the greenhouse, bin extend to those in the gai .1. n as w oil. In forc- ing houses it has been most trouble- some on tomato, cucumber and melon plants, and the florist must fight it persistently on ageralum, lantana and heliotrope and Solanaceous plants (those belonging to the potal are favorites of the pest. Professor W. E. Brttton, State En- tomologist of Connecticut, the author of the bulletin in qn his experiments as follows: The white fly is closely related to the scale-insects, and to the plant lice. It resembles the former In n stages, but differs from ii In sexes are wil big the adult stage. it injures plants by sucking the sap from the under sides of the leaves. The lower leaves are the first to shrivel and drop Most of the injury is caused by the nymphs or immature insects. The nymphs of the white By have been found upon fifty-eight different kinds of plains in Connecticut. .re required for the ough Its life-stages. all of which are found on the under sides ig nymphs crawl for a short When the adults em. i : ; ie leaves, it Is nol cted in this climati ■ n rled ovei n houses and dwellings. It is thought to be Identical with the European Bpi ..riorum of \Y. -lu.i.i.l, but thlS has mil ., I determined. Fumigating not an ef- Ic acid gas (using two and one-half ounces of potas- sium cyanide for each one thousand cubic the insects but injured toma- r used one ounce of cyanide and did not injure his plants. but kilk.l all the Insects. Spraying the under surfaces Of the leaves with common laundry' soap and wa- ter (one pound dissolved in eight gallons) If applied frequently, however, the soap should be oc. l from the leaves by spraying them with clear water. 90 The Florists' Exchange f Review of the market ) NEW YORK.— The demand for cut Bowers continues very light, and as the supplies of most kinds of flowers have shown a decided increase, there is a strong downward tendency in values. Roses have about doubled in quantity over the supply of a week ago. The augmentation began to be felt last Sat- urday in fact, and since that time roses have moved anyway but satisfactorily, compared with their increased cost of production, while coal is so expensive. Special Bride and Bridesmaid are quoted at 15c each, and it is but for an odd dozen or two that 20c each can be realized. American Beauty are in fair supply, but the quality cannot be said to be up to the average. Carnations are abundant, so far as the colored varieties go, but of white kinds there does not seem to be any surplus. The latter move fairly well all the time. There is a general inclination toward diminished prices and the . '. ■ somewhat lower than c.Mai .1 short -stemmed tulips have gone down in price. A limit- ed number of narcissus and Golden Spur is coming in, for which the asking price is $8.00 per 100. Some Muiillo tulips are arriving that are bringing 60c per dozen. Mignonette is not selling so well as formerly; neither is smilax. but the de- mand for asparagus and maidenhair fern continues good. Violets are coming in heavily: and lilac also is arriving quite plentifully, for which $1.00 per bunch is asked. Cattleyas are in ample supply, as are also several varieties of lrelias. John Young is receiving sum. line blooms of lselia alba, which are meeting a good de- mand. BOSTON.— Cold, dull weather during the first three days of this week had depressing effect on trade. marke of all kinds, espe- likewise White cially white on There are seldom any roses offered for sale at the wholesale markets these days, as they are picked up on arrival. White ones are especially short, so that prices hold up very well. American Beautv make $8.00 per dozen for fancy specials, with extra grade at $6.00 and $3.00 and $4.00. Seconds $1.50 Brides enough aid ele in fair supply. yeiy well. and; and main' Bride might be disposed of at good values. Fancv specials make $3.00 per dozen without difficulty, with extras at $2.00 to $2.50 and No. 1 at $1.50. The smaller grades are held at $6.00. $8.00 and $10.00. Meteor and Liberty, too. are only in fair supply, and are sold up daily, the former at prices ranging from $4.00 up to $16.00, while fancies of the latter variety, in small lots, have reached $4.00 per dozen, though $3.00 is about the average figure for the best of them. Car- nations are in good supply: they, too, clean up very well, white kinds being the best sellers and red ones the poorest. Good stock of ordinary sorts clean up easilv at $2.50 to $3.00 per 100. while select stock of these kinds reach as high as $4.00 in special cases. -Inferior stock is sold at $1.50 per 100 in quantities. Fancies and novelties reach $5.00 per 100. Lilies are in good supply at $1.50 per dozen, which price rules the sale of the best of both Harrisii and callas. though fast yet, bei few Von Sion. of fair ng. but do not move ; held at :•! for a few wLi.-h for this sea-.. .n and Roman hya- t if 111 and sell more readily at $2.00 to $2.50. Violet: not in large supply, are mov slowly now. it being iii- possibl of the dailv receipts, which hardly normal for the season, r range from 60c to 75c per 100 for Letter grades, with inferior stock a per 100. F. J. PROVIDENCE, R. firm at 2c. to 3c; rosi short supply, at 6c. stock. Violets are pi hundred. The weath. now followed by extr obtainable at $10.00 anthracite. Business [.—Carnations are I I : I ■ to 10c. for good ntiful at 50c. per ■ has been clear. tie cold. Coal Is $12.00 per tot tisfactory. al- especially so in the case of roses, which are coming in in limited supply. Amer- ican Beautv are not very abundant with prices ranging at from $5.00 to $6.00 per lealize from $4.00 •teor, $4.00 to $S.00 rd ins, same figures; 1)0 per 100; Sunrise enay, from $6.00 to grades realize from $2.50 to $4.00 per 100. White are the I. est sellers on the market fit present. Prosperity is bringing from $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. Bulbous stock is in good supply, nd the demand for all better, though prices are a shade lower. Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus are quoted at from $2.00 to $4.00 per 100; callas and Harrisii lilies at from $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; lily of the valley. $2.50 to $5.00 per 100. The supply of tulips is on the increase, and sum. fairly good red, white, and yellow flowers are seen. They sell at from $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. White lilac realizes from $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen sprays. Mignonette is selling at from $4.00 to $8.00 per 100. Violets are rather inn.', ...lie . i.n\- treasurer. The annual report showed that the society had been unusually active, and had accomplished a great deal for horticulture In the city. Al- though the year's expenses had been heavy, there was a balance on hand of over $200. Mr. McCulIough, the new president. Is a young man and an energetic worker in the Interests of the society, so that another good year's work is expected. Club Meeting. The regular meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club was held Tuesday evening, January 20. The meeting took up the following live topics: What should 4-inch geraniums be sold for? Should this club make a fixed scale of prices for plants, bou- quets, etc? What is a fair discount for The late JOHN S. MURRAY Montreal's Pioneer Floiist See Obituary Page 86 one florist to give another when buying plants to sell again? To the first question the general answer seemed to be that geraniums in 4-inch pots should bring 10c each, or $1.00 per dozen; the ruling price last year was 90c per dozen. On the second question the opinion seemed to be that a fixed scale was impossible. A man should have the privilege of clearing out stock that is likely to be left over, and at a lower price if necessary. Some of the members expressed the opinion that if the florist would take a little more trouble to arrive at the cost of the plants, he would ask a fair price at all times. A fair trade discount was fixed at 20 per cent. This Is a step in the right direction, for I could name instances where growers, in selling to a brother florist, have charged even higher than the price that the same goods were retailed for. How does the above-named discount compare with what is given in other places? It would be interesting to see an expression of opinion on this matter from other Canadian centers. The topics are certainly of live interest and are. If I am not mistaken, right within the province of florists' club work. If some of these long-standing and disputed points could be settled in an amicable way. there Is not the least doubt but that the whole trade in the vicinity will benefit. Let us all give the club and President Turner our support, and keep the good work going. A note from the family of the late Mrs. Townsend was read thanking the i lull foi lis floral tribute. After all the business was finished the boys had a pleasant time at cards and checkers. BEAVER. LONDON, ONT. With the severe i-iiiii weather we have bi cueing, si. in. oi "iii local i"' ■ Idi I'M' difficulty In securing gh Me I to keep out Jack Frost, and those who did not make contracts b 111 ha i 1 little i" ofl ."ii ol tin ti season's business after paving thell coal bills. Slack is selling at from M 01 mine run. $6.00 to $8.00, and select lump at $10.00; hard coal at $12 00 to $15.00 per ton. Trade has been good, with the supply of stock nearly equal to the demand, excepting white, of which there Is a .wing to the con- stant demand for funeral work. Prices remain firm. Hoses are selling at from $1.50 to $2.00 for teas, and $3.00 to $6.00 for a dozen American Beauty. Carna- tions bring 60c to $1.00; violets, 25c. Very few bulbous flowers havi bi fered yet. since the \ ei y o set in there bas been hut little dl in. 'id for plants. It is reported that a number of flor- ists in surrounding towns have had to close up their houses owing to the sea icily Of fuel. Gammage & Suns conti m] late alt' ra- tions and additions on a larger scale than usual the coming season. G. MONTREAL.— Business contlnui •• is that, although then itv of plants, a c I< .1 ..i in. Ir stocks of eti i ! i plants in ON. — A gooil ,i, ni ..I . loudj coming our way. and flowers : all plentiful Then Is nol profit. This apr her lines of I'll ■w of the high pr that the average florist endeavors to te a Januarv- 2? will ns usual he celebrate,' as " v"ioli i I lay." in comm> n the death of Queen Victoria. TORONTO.— Business has Improved very much and slock is now limited and high R ii .ii i If clean... I up quickly. 'I'll, re i m.iii.i tor \ lolets and all, exi soon picked up arc good and fairly plentiful. Roman hyacinths and Paper White . in wanted fin tallers appear to be doing well, but a .1" the growers W ill l»e i.|. -..I nil. .in. through the Winter all right without any profit, as the coal question is still a serious one to them. Hard coal Is hardly obtainable, and when ii can be secured it is offered at from $10.00 ton. That is like burning gold. The weather has been very cold for sev- i in Sunday night It was x below zero, and there was a nasty wind blowing from the west. This kept sev- eral of the craft out of their beds for that night and one often hears the rk from some of the smaller growers: Wish I had shut down in the Fall and this trouble." But I suspect thai i f them will pull through all right I sincerely hope so. T. M. OTTAWA. ONT. — Business has been fairly good, especially In funeral work. Flowers are scarce, roses especially so. •od. but the supply Is not equal to is very Scrim's crop of heath :. .I during rclty of cut flowers. Prices have $1.50 to $2.50. E. FREDERECTON N .1. and to ln- i occurring In 27 years. The lln-l moue i.i w. i with a strong win. I Plowing all night. i have found fumlgatlne with tobacco items h.ip- wonderful!; i. when the temperature falls In 9 efforts. J.B. Cut Flower Prices. TORONTO, ONT.— American Beauty pei ml. (50.00; extra. $30.00 $7.00 to $15.00; Bride an. I . i, $10.00 to $15.00; ' to (IS 00; Meteor, $:i.00 to $15.00; Mrs. Plerponl Morgan, $3.00 to •lardins. $l:.Iiii to $12.00; $nr,.00; cyprlpedlums. $15.00. Carnations, inferior grades, all colors. $1.00 to $1.50; standard varieties. $2,011 ■ Ill in. •' i"' ■' I) . 120 00 to $75 .. ... to $10.00; freesla, $2.50 to $3.00; , i , ■• i ii lilies, $12.00 to $15.00; the valley, $1.50 to $4.00: mlgnon- -1.50 to ...ii v -" 1 ...... to $2e 00; tulips. $2.00 io SI ..... ...I. I l, 50c to $2.50. T M H 812 00; Pei le des Jardlns. $8.00 to | i - nations. Inferior colors, $1.50 to $2.00; standard ni. Ii. tllas, $8.00 to $12.00. Slim.. realizes $15.00 to $20.00; violets, ,'unenil work is much below lh. ....i- ig. . i. in lie i. i no overplus of flowers. their health, there and that nprovemenl did not materialize before WHS needed. LONDON, ONT. Pi ime as last week. Roses are In short ipp] also epl uik white. i ■• 1 .11 ho n. os. i mposes. GOOD SMILAX Fine thick strings, G ft., grown oool, light and airy. ISc. per string. Try It. J. BEBBINCTON & SON, FREOERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ORDER EARLY Geraniums, florists' lrind*named. $3.00 per 100. A -pa rag us rimtinsus, fine, good color, 2H in.. $15.00 per 100. ■ foil) I'ern. fine. 1" , in.. ,1.00 per 100. Kose, C. Soupert, 3 in., f or Easter forcing. 16.00 WEBSTER BROS., Hamilton, Canada. the Florists' Exchange whe We are the HEADQUARTERS in O ACT ADA for Rooted Cuttings ofjall the New and Standard Varieties of CARNATIONS. Enchantress Mrs. Lawson Adonis Prosperity Murphy's white The Marquis Glacier AND TWENTY-FIVE OTIIT'.i: VARIETIES WRITE FOR PRICE LIST. J.CAMMACE & SONS LONDON, CANADA. Ueotloo tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. 92 The Florists' Exchange Chrysanthemums for Exhibition A. Robinson. The subject assigned to me this even- ing is too broad to be covered in one paper, and as the club has decided to hold a show next Fall I will confine my- self to remarks on growing specimen plants and cut blooms. If this paper is the means of instilling a larger degree of enthusiasm into the members, and thereby, we get a larger number of ex- hibitors, I shall feel amply repaid. Successful growers of specimen chrysanthemum plants commence at exhibition time to prepare for the next year, by noting varieties, with their distinctive qualities, such as color, stinky growth and size of bloom. Hav- ing decided ..n what varieties to grow, ■•eternal viiiM.!!!.-.-" must be the watch- word until the prize cards are hanging Cuttings from the base of the stock, rooted in the early part of February, make the best specimen plants. A common fault is to leave the cut- tings in the sand until they make a spindly growth and wiry roots. Noth- ing more effectually impairs the future constitution of the plant. Just as soon as the cutting stands up stiff it will be found that roots one-half inch in length are formed. This is the time to thrifty plan , that will go right into the »RrifS a" 1 i .-lid.] a good accoun lotting should be into t of jsing a light soil, pla ing Glve^tne8 \ lants in a cool, airy ho ants a two-inch shift USaes they requirt each potting. At the final potting in June, use good, well-rotted fibi loam, with a sprinkling of bone m and burned refuse or lime rubbish keep the soi open. Use very little nure, as too much humus has a en- ur the soil before the r can make much headway, while th.- properties < f value are exhausted be- fore they ca n be used. Pot moderately firm, and ^ ■ater sparingly, until the plants get well rooted. Pinching must be attended to regu- larly, ....„., eneing when the plants a and four inches high, con- tinuing without intermission until about the end of July. This work must be done systematically, never allowing one shoot- to gain strength at the ex- pense of the weaker ones. After the pinching is stopped the training must be attended to. Don't allow the shoots to get all bunched to- gether, as this means diseased foliage. Give the plants plenty of room; turn them around occasionally to keep them in good shape. Syringe twice a day in bright weather. A light fumigating, a dusting with i. .l.ii. . ■ -in i nl of the many tobacco extracts will ob- viate the injury often caused by the ravages of insects. As soon as the plants are well rooted in the flowering pots, feeding should commence. The larger and stronger the plant the more food it will require. It is far better to underfeed than to over-feed, until the buds are set, as over-feeding at this stage will result in a tall and weak growth. After the buds are set. feeding must commence in real earnest and must be persevered in. It is just about this time that the close observer realizes what a gross feeder the chrysanthemum is. This part of the treatment is not the most pleas- the world, l.iii on M .].-- ndi nure should be the basis of all fer- tilizers. D itions made from horse, sheep or cow manure are the safest to use. Hen manure and night soil are both excellent fertilizers, but must be used with discretion. Nitr.it. of soda and sulphate of ammonia in the propor- tion of one-quarter ounce to one gallon of water is beneficial. A complete change of food each week is much bet- ter than mixing several fertilizers to- gether all the time. It is impossible to give the exact proportions of each of these fertilizers. This, and the time to elapse between each feeding, must he left to the discretion of the grower. An occasional dose of lime water will keep the soil sweet and aid materially in hardening up the shoots. All feed- ing must cease as soon as the flowers Disbudding must be attended to as soon as the buds are large enough to handle. This work should be done as much as possible early in the morn- ing, while the buds are brittle. In disbudding, commence at the top of the shoot, and if the top bud get broken out. one a little lower down will be left to replace It. Just as soon as the blooms begin to show color the final staking must be done; and at this time the plants will have reached a stage where il is pos- sible to put each bloom in its proper position to make a symmetrical plant. lar. They keep much better in this way than if cut and treated similarly. To force a late bloom is a very difficult matter and is often attended with very indifferent success. There has been a lot of discussion lately upon the varieties known as weak-stemmed for exhibition purposes. I cannot see any objection in support- ing a weak-stemmed flower for exhi- bition purposes. Many of the largest and most graceful reftexed flowers are too heavy to stand erect and these va- rieties are the very ones that prove the most attractive at the exhibitions. Th.- .-liminati .1' these varieties from - hows is having its effect on the sue !i as the white and yellow Major an disseminated In linn.-' numbers, the mole showy sorts are neglected; conse- quently, we have to rely on European and Australian raisers for these. "Variety is the spice of life." and especially the life of a chrysanthemum S. J. MITCHELL, HOUSTON, TEX. Judge and Grower of Chrysanthemums. For exhibition blooms, cuttings rooted the early part of March and flowered in seven or eight-inch pots, with one, two or three blooms to the plant, are in every way superior to later cuttings flowered in six-inch pots. The blooms in the former may not be any larger, but they will have a better finish. The cultural directions given for specimen plants will apply equally for specimen blooms. A problem in which experts greatly differ Is "taking the bud." My opinion is that the early crown buds, with but very few exceptions, should not be taken. August 15 is early enough to take the bud of most varieties, and many will make exhibition flowers if the buds are taken later. Most of the failures from icrown buds are caused by keeping them too cool. A temperature of 50 degrees at night with a rise during the day- should be maintained. With a terminal bud, the plants must be kept cool to allow the latest formed wood to ripen. Neglect of this impor- n, so let us collect all the iowy and odd, as well as the ial varieties, and have a show the public, rather than to suit S. J. Mitchell. The accompanying portrait Is a very faithful likeness of S. J. Mitchell, of Houston, Tex., doubtless the best au- thority, grower and judge of chrysan- themums in the Gulf States. It is all the more in his favor to say, that for a period of more than ten years he has never adopted this pleasant pas- time as a means of financial gain, and has repeatedly refused the most flat- tering offers to sell his plants or flow- He began this work at a time riii i pii were almost wholly South; and. when he producing some very mum show ever held in ' perhaps the first in any c Males. A few .years lat€ valuable encouragement and assistance by' Mr. Mitchell, flower-lovers at Waco held their first show, and since then exliil.il tens have been held regularly each year at Alvin, Marshall, Ennis, Galveston, Navasota and Paris— all 'J'.-xas .alios and towns; and success to a greater or less extent has met every effort. After Mr. Mitchell had reached the first rank as a grower and winner of premiums, including a very handsome gold medal, he turned his attention to the judging of chrysanthemums as a science, and during a trip to England in 1897 visited and had access to the library of C. Harman Payne, secretary of the National Chrysanthemum Soci- ety of England; and In discussions with him, also with H. J. Jones, H. Cannell and other famous growers, many valuable points on the subject were obtained. On returning to this country, Mr. Mitchell was elected sole judge of the Waco show, and up to this ii has been the judge of flower shows in Texas on nineteen occasions, sometimes officiating at two or three places the same season. During a meeting of the Chrysanthemum So- ciety of America, held at Detroit, Mr. Mitchell proposed to that body a new scale of points for judging, as a re- vision of the former scale. This was adopted, and is the present scale now in use by this body. This gentleman has contributed inn. -h ..n floriculture to various peri- ndieals. As a judge he has clear per- ceptive faculties, based on the study in hand, and his services in this ca- pacity are much sought. M. The Peony. l';iper re.-ul h.v John II. Cox, of the George .1. Weaver r,,., Ken-port. It. I., before the Kewpnrt llnrticiiltnriil Society, January 21, 1903. Taenia is an old Greek name. The plant is said to be named after a cele- l.iai.-.l physician called Peon in the .li\s nf Tlici.phrastus, who, It is stated, . mployed the plant in his medicinal piactice In the Materia Medica its medicinal properties are described as toll iws Strung, peculiar, disagreeable odoi and nauseous taste, at first bit- tei and then sweet; was used by the as a cure for epilepsy, and it is n- .1 by the faculty of the present l.i. is in anu-spasmodic. An eminent si i. mist, by name Dragendorf, in analyzing the seed found a fixed oil, an alkaloid, and peonic acid. The lat- The peony belongs to the vast family, or natural order of Ranunculacse, among which are found many plants ..!' medicinal value. The peony, by snme .-ailed piony. is a hardy peren- lal i':i nl. a native of Europe, north- ern ami temperate parts of Asia. North Western America, China and Japan; plant to nearly all tolerably cold climates The situation should be re- membered at the time of planting, for the cooler it is the better will be the quality of the flowers, and the longer will be the season of blooming. It is only within the last twenty or thirty years that this now becoming popular flower has been considered of much intrinsic value excepting as an early summer flowering subject for the her- Now, to say a few words on the varieties first brought into cultiva- tion, and from which come the beau- tiful strains which are interesting us at thi presenl First, we have Paeonia albiflora and P nia officinalis; both were Introduced about the year 1548, the firsl named from Siberia, the lat- in 1789 we ('hi found from blood that 1 with the latest Ppeonia officinalis, hinese and Japan- iay give us a con- riandsome flowers immer. The types i give us the early .lanunry 24, 1903 The Florists' Exchange <*3 flowers which come usually In May and .Inn.-; and the types of P. alblflora 1 1-.. iii June into July. It Is a remarkable fact that there Is a number of the hcrliaceous varieties thai arc Bynonymous. I will give you a few Instances: 1'aonia chilis is sy- aonymoue with P. alblflora. it is hie torlcally recorded that the Mongolian Tartars ate the roots of this variety ;in,l otherwise used it as a charm, be- lieving It prevented epidemic diseases, epilepsy, etc. Pa?onia Fischerl Is syn- onymous with P. anomola; P. Cali- fornia Is synonymous with P. Rrownil, l\ cretlca with P. arietlna. The latter varieiy is by some known as "The Butt's Head peony" from the formation of the seed pods, which are curved like I ram's horn. There are a great many more synonyms, but time and space ,i, in.uh! thai I must leave them for the Pasonla tenulfolia is a distinct type ,.i ii., herbai us elass; its light, grace- ful. Blender, laclniated foliage, and its deep crimson flowers make it a very charming variety; and It ought to be a good parent for hybridizing with some ,,!' the late Dowering sorts, as its season of blooming is usually from the middle Ml' June. I'aonia lellllifolia iloT'e pi, .no is very similar, almost a facsimile in foliage to the type, but bears beautiful double crimson flowers: it is a very valuable sort'. There are also two more varieties of this beautiful thread- like foliage type: Pa?onia hybrida and Taonia la.iniata. but they have some- what broader leaf segments, with single and semi-double flowers. Pseonia Moutan is a beautiful species of a habit very distinct from that of the herbaceous elass. il being of a shrubby nature, that fact giving it the cognomen of the tree peony. This class provides a grand adornment to lawns and all flower gardens, when judi- ciously planted. There is also another type which has come into prominence — the anemone- flowered class. This is the result of the ever-enterprising hybridizer's labors. which have been rewarded with mar- velous productions of flowers of extra- ordinary size, fragrance and delicate- ness of color. It has been procured from the P. albiflora types and those of P. officinalis. The peony is a highly decorative plant, and no garden is complete with- out a collection, for it can be had in nearly all the colors of the rainbow; and in some the colors are so prismat- ic that they cast different shades as you move along and gaze upon them. The new types of single varieties are creating marked attraction and admir- ation on account of their monstrous flowers of from twelve to fifteen inches in diameter, exquisite colorings and massive centre of golden yellow an- thers, rendering them remarkably striking at a long distance. I will now give you a few remarks on the cultivation. First, I will take Prconia Moutan. or tree peony. This may be raised from cuttings, by lay- ering, or by grafting, the latter in pref- erence, for even the amateur will gain more success by grafting. August is the best month for propagation. Be careful to select well ripened wood, or scions without any flower bud. Pre- vious to cutting the scions for grafting, it would be policy to prepare the nec- essary stocks for working upon. The stocks I recommend are the old va- rieties, P. albiflora and officinalis, pre- ferably the former. Dig around the old stools or clumps, and select suit- able tubers for the operation. After grafting the tubers should be potted into a good compost, and the sets plunged in a frame covering the graft lightly about one-third the length. Shading Is necessary, and care in giv- ing air to prevent damping. Rome propagators like a little bottom heat to Increase the union, but the writer's experience has been more successful without it. After the union is com- pleted, it is preferable to keep the young stock in a cold frame through- out the Winter, with a light protec- tion of dry leaves, the whole covered with sash, or shutters, to keep the rains and snows from the plants, removing the coverings on bright, sunny days to give air. and to prevent any accu- mulation of moisture. In the Spring- time the young plants should be set out in well prepared beds of good rich soil for a year or two. after which they will be ready for the decorative de- partment for which they are desired. The p.ony is a gross feeder, conse- quent^ the ground may be dug deep- ly an. I a g Ily portion of well-rotted manure dug In. The varieties of P. Moutan arc very liable to be dam- aged In the flower buds by the early Siuing frosts, and a protection of some fir brnnches is recommended until that danger Is over. In the Fall of the year it is advisable to give the plants a good mulching over the surface, as a protection to the roots. The herbaceous peonies are increased by division of the roots making it rather a slow process to gain a mas- sive show of blooms, for the flower- ing stools dislike continual division and moving. In preparing the bed, or border, I'm herbaceous peonies, il is well to have the ground liberally manured with well decomposed or rotten ma- nure, and thoroughly trench., 1. There is no herbaceous plant I know that dis- likes constant removals more than the peony, hence it Is advisable to plant where it can remain undisturbed. Some of the herbaceous peonies make excellent plants for Spring forcing and flower very freely, but they have not become popular in this line, on account of the large stock needed to give a yearly succession for forcing, as one can only use the stock once in three years successfully. Consequently, the clumps forced this year should be planted out and allowed to remain undisturbed for two years, and any flowers showing should be picked off. This popular plant is becoming more sought after every year as a florist's flower, and the supply does not equal the demand. The blooms may be shipped long distances very success- fully if cut right and carefully packed. Last Spring I saw flowers that had been cut and shipped 500 miles turn out perfect, and they fetched $3 to $12 per 100 in the wholesale market, ac- cording to grade and color. I will now give the names of a few varieties which have been recommend- ed within the last few years. The names of the newer sorts I hope to be able to place before you in the near future. Varieties of Pseonia Moutan, flower- ing in May.— Beauty of Canton. Blanche Noisette, Candida, carnea plena, max- ima plena, versicolor plena, Emperor of China, Osiris, Reine de Fleurs, Snowball. Mandarin and alba lilacina. Varieties of herbaceous peonies, flow- ering from June to July— Madame Cal- lott. white tinged with rose, and rose scented; Madame Schmidt, purple crim- son, showy golden anthers, very frag- rant; puleherrima, guard petals blush, centre white, rose fragrance; purpurea, superba. rich glowing purple, very fragrant; incomparabitis. rose, shaded purple, very fragrant; papaveraeflora, white, centre primrose, exquisite frag- rance; festlva maxima, pure white, very fragrant: Ambroise Verschaffelt. rich purple, fragrant: Buckii. intense crimson purple, rose-scented; carnea elegans, d.-lieate pink, shading to white, fragrance of the violet; Decaisne. deep rose, delightful fragrance: and The Queen, blush rose, large flowers, rose- scented. A Recording: Thermometer. The Helios-TTpton company, of Pea- body, Miss, are having excellent suc- cess with the sale to the trade of their recording thermometers for green- house work. They state their adver- tising returns from The Florists' Ex- change have been most satisfactory. The following testimonials received from florists who have used these ther- mometers will be found interesting: Albert M. Herr. of Lancaster. Pa., says: ■Your recording thermometer No. 177 is giving very good satisfaction, and Is cer- fainly one of the very best things ever gotten up to help us keep an accurate knowledge as to how our greenhouses are attended to at night. If we only had plentv of coal, at a nominal figure, with this thermometer we would have no i il of anv failures from improper tempera- ture this Wint. i " The Lake View Rose 1 1 Jamestown. N. Y.. write: "Will you I,l, .;, .,. i,,i ward us by first ma. of the dials, same as we received with the then ters I kindly send us four m lb ■ ni, .meters, with all supple s " Samuel l.vnnes. of Norwalk. Conn.. stales: "Knclnsed pleas, find my check for $18. in payment for the thermometer. It certainly is a fine thing, and I would not be without It. By the way. please let me know the price of the weekly rec- ords, as I will need more in a few weeks." orre5pof/def?ce Subsoiling. Editor Florists' Exchange: I see by December 13 i'l change that Mr. Meehan touches on the advantage of subsoil cultivation. 1 be- lieve this work is of much more Im- portance than many Imagine. The preparation of the soil is a subject too often neglected, or not enough Insisted on by writers on landscape gardening. while pages are written on the beauty of trees and their charming effect by judicious and tasteful planting. Too often many a beautiful tree, or shrub. Is spoiled by careless planting, to th< annoyance of the owner and discredit to the nurseryman, contractor or gar- dener, which may be just or unjust. Too often it is the case with a con- tractor to "hurry up," dig a hole and bury the roots, or souffle up a shrub bery bed, stick in the plants, finish off the top neatly to catch the eye, send in his bill, request early pa j I get out, indifferent as to whether the plants will thrive or not. The result is a source of annoyance to the owner, which he paid well for, instead of a pleasure. I believe one of the principal causes of the failure of shrubs and trees to grow is because the ground has not been properly prepared. All shrub- beries should be trenched, or double dug. But I would go further than Mr. Meehan, I would put the top spit at the bottom of the trench, and manure well the subsoil at the top, and stir up the bottom of the trench another spit. This would give two spits of good earth for the plants to grow in, and three spits for draining and "cooling" purposes. A short time ago I discussed the sub- ject of better preparation of the soil for trees and shrubs with a nursery- man. He admitted trenching and so forth would be much better, but said he could not afford to do that and get anything out of his contracts; no doubt he would rather replace a tree or shrub that died. I also not long ago put the question to a contractor who handles a considerable number of trees and such like. His reply was: "There is very little planting done; the subjects are merely placed in position. The people won't pay for proper planting." What does this mean': That those who make it their business to do land- scape work do not try to elevate the trade, or to place horticulture on its highest pedestal? There are many rich people in this country who I believe would be will- ing to pay for the best workmanship did they but know it. and it seems to me the persons who should insist as much as possible on the elevation of the trade are those who are engaged in the business. Just a word or two upon the prin- ciples of proper preparation of the soil for landscape and general gardening. There is scarcely an article in The Flor- ists' Exchange on roses, earn) n chrysanthemums but deals with the necessity of proper preparation of the soil and feeding the plants. (See last week's number, paragraph on "Christ- mas." by W. R. Pierson. i Mr. Pierson knows what he is talking about; he works on sound principles, and knows by experience the good re- sulis that follow the carrying out of Apply the same principles ■ iii.l shrubs are sure to follow, to the satisfaetl f the em- ployer and i workman. We read much about plants and flow- irery little about their loots. Would not some ar- ticles on roots and their action be In- teresting to your readers, as well as in- structive? I should like to see such articles. GEO. McNAUQHTON, [We shall gladly welcome articles of this nature.— Ed.] Ratio of Coal Prices to Receipts. Editor Florists' Exchange: It is a generally accepted fact that i of any commodity are in- flated to any great degree It Is a long time before they again fall to their pecially is this true when a strong combination is holding them up. Hence I look for a high price to maintain In our fuel bills for the en- and the natural question me, as it does doubtless to v much ought I to be able to afford fur fuel?" Or, perhaps, it would be better to say: "What pro- portion to the gross receipts ought the to occupy'."' You may say that Is a matter for each Individual to answer for himself. Doubtless so, yet I think it would be i exit, me interest to know Just where the trade in general placed the aver- age per centage, and It may help some when they are placing their next year's contract. It may also give food for thought as to how the advance in price of most commodities we florists use are to be met, as it seems to be taken for granted that however much more we have to pay for what we use the prices of plants and flowers are to re- main stationary. Yet, certainly there must be a limit somewhere; but at present the florist bears bis burden with almost equaling idiocy. The S. A. F. ii. 11. also, has lost two golden oportunities to prove its use- fulness and to gain members by its "masterful inactivity," over the coal situation and the express tariff. Here unprecedented chances to show outsiders the benefits of organ- ization, for although the society's ef- forts might not have succeeded yet a vigorous protest and an active policy on these occasions would have gained it many friends. 'Tis true, now nearly six weeks after, the society is calling a meeting to protest against the ex- press tariffs, but to be successful this should have been done immediately on the publication of the increase, and been made with all the vigor and authority of the association and its allies. in short, a fighting policy should have been pursued. SAMUEL BATSON. The Log-an Berry. Editor Florists' Exchange: i i answer to R. J. In Issue of the Florists' Exchange for January 17, the Logan l..rry is a novelty only and is ile as a market fruit. The I'niii is so d.ii.ate and soft as to render it unfit for market purposes. R. J had better plant some reliable variety of blackberry. CHAS BLA< E. Meant What He Said. Cassidy — Oi wi.nt a wreath av flow-: ers. an' put on it "He Rests in Pieces." Florist— Don't you mean "He Rests in Teace?" Cassidy— Oi mane phawt Oi sed. 'Tis fur Casey, thot was Slowed up in the quarrv.— Phil...]- lib Tobacco Stems ZZ Tobacco Powder ™ Tobacco P SOc.percwt THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY 94 The Florists' Exchange January 24, 1908 PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET f 1228 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA Consignments of CHOICE VIOLETS and NOVELTIES wauled, we have a Choice Lot of lUIIDIHI.N Fresh Daily. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. CHAS. K. MEKHAN, Manager. Mention Florists' Exchange writing. JAMES FURTUNES New Haven, the Florists' Exchange when writing. GalaxLeaves.LeucotlioeSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion, N. C Sold In Now dolphia by I'itisiMim Win. F. Ki Cut Flower Co.; GALAX Leurothoe Sprays, bronze or sn-een, SI .00 per 100 Fancy Ferns, $1 50 per lOtMi. Green sheet Moss, fresh stock. $2.60 per bbl. s;u-k. Spliiiirmim Moss, $1.5(1 per lisle. Southern Wild Sinilax, 60 lb. case, $6.00 ; 35 lb. case. $4.50; 25 lb. case, $3.50. L. J. KRESHOVER, 110-112 W. 27th St., H.Y. Tel. 597 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FANCY OR DAGGER FERNS $1.25 per 1000. Discount on large orders. receipt of order. Mention the Florists' Exchange Catalogue Cuts Our new revised Catalogue No. 6, F=L-OiftZ©WS ?SND PLHNTS 136 pages and cover, a valuable collection tor catalogue makers, will be mailed, postpaid, on New York. The Week's Happenings. The annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club, which occurs next Sat- urday evening in the St. Denis hotel, is to be a tip-top affair, and a goodly number of the club's members is ex- pected to be present. A meeting of the Dinner Committee will be held on Saturday afternoon (to- day), at three o'clock in the store of Walter F. Sheridan. It would facili- tate the work of the committee very much if those desiring tickets would secure them at the earliest possible moment. The price is $5.00. The Brooklyn Horticultural Society had a very enthusiastic meeting last Monday evening, and all plans for en- tertaining the American Carnation So- ciety, and the holding of the exhibition connected therewith, are about perfect- ed. Another meeting will be held on Monday evening, February 2. Every member should be present on that oc- casion, as preliminaries will be com- pleted then. Additions to the enter- tainment fund were reported, as well as more premiums donated by the local tradesmen. The members expressed a preference for Lieutenant Governor Timothy Woodruff as toastmaster at the banquet. The coal situation shows no improve- ment yet. Neither has there been any reduction in express rates. Meantime, there is a decided downward tendency in the prices realized on cut flowers, and the profits of growers are thus get- ting cut at both ends. The Manhattan Supply Company, dealers in new a.nd second-hand pipe and fittings, find their business increas- ing so much that more commodious quarters have been rendered necessary. They have secured the premises at the junction of Duane. Centre and New Elm streets. With the added space thus acquired, facilities are furnished for storing their goods here, instead of having to keep their stock outside of the city. Thus they will be able to make prompter shipments of goods. The Lord & Burnham Company, of Irvington-on-Hudson and New York City, are making extensive additions to their plant at Irvington. These addi- tional buildings will comprise a large wood-working mill equipped with the most modern machinery for the prep- aration of cypress wood capping, bars, itandard iron ?nho for the OrderDirectiromHeadquarters Fancy Ferns, §1.5(1 per loon. Discounts on large ",o. 1 Bronze attention, orders in any quantity at very short notice. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 34-36 Court Square, Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... The JTotxix JT. Crooke Co., Established 1SSO 155 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST., CHICACO. facture of cypress greenhouse material for the trade for the "all sash bar" con- struction (the demand having outgrown the capacity of the present mill); a power house on their new dock for the installation of new steam boilers and engine; also additions to their foundry and shops for making the well-known "Burnham" heating boilers. The en- largements referred to, taken in con- nection with its present works, includ- ing the extensive iron-working shop built three years since, will nearly double this firm's present facilities, making it possible not only to fill all orders very promptly, but also to handle its rapidly growing business in completed greenhouses and all kinds of greenhouse material. The American Institute will hold a show of roses, carnations, and other flowers of the season, as well as of fruits and vegetables, particularly those grown under glass, in the Berke- ley Lyceum, Forty-fourth street, on January 28 and 29. On same dates a farmers' institute will take place, at which some of the speakers will be Professors Johnson, Bailey, Jordan and Hall; also Messrs. Tucker, of the Country Gentleman, George M. Powell and others. In connection with the show a silver medal will be offered for an exhibit of a new rose not generally in commerce. Branches of the Forsythia are com- ing in, full of their yellow blossoms, and the 'retail stores are using them lavishly for window display. The busi- ness among retailers is principally for funeral work at this time. Roberts & Grunewald had a serious fire in their store at 247 Columbus ave- nue on Sunday evening last. Most of the stock and fixtures were destroyed. There was no insurance. Business will be resumed as soon as the necessary repairs can be done. Sydney and Arthur, two sons of John Nash, sailed for England on the third of this month on the steamship Minne- haha. Arthur will enter the Ardingly College. Sussex, England, for a course of study, and Sydney will return to America shortly. The sympathy of the craft will go out to David Deans, grower. Astoria. N. Y., who lost a daughter by death on Sat- urday, January 17. The Brooklyn Hor- ticultural Society passed resolutions of condolence with the bereaved fam- ily. The eighth annual dinner of the New Jersey Floricultural Society will occur on Wednesday evening. February 4, in the Elks' Hall, Lindsley building. Orange, N. J., at S o'clock. To those florists who are equipped with Lehman heaters, the delivery of flowers and plants during the coldest weather is done without any loss or inconvenience. One or two of these small heaters should be in th hands of every florist who delivers his own goods by wagon. Richard Clark, of Clark Bros., Port- land. Oregon, is in this city for an ex- tended visit. The John J. Crooke Co.. tin foil man- ufacturers, have changed their loca- tion from 1S6 Grand street, to 155-163 FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Or their Agente : L. J. Kreshover, New York; .1. B. Deamud, Chicaso; H. Bayerkliorfer & Co., Philadelphia: W. F. Kastinii, Buffalo; Vail Seed Co.. Indianapolis; J. M. McCcllodqh'b Sons, Cincinnati Ohio. Mention the FlorUtB' Exchange when writing. high-grade: AMERICAN BEAUTY Cut Blooms. Fresh from tin' ^nxMihousoM.r.-uvfully packed, and tfu.-tranteod tu arrive In ^ood condition. Market prices. BRIARCLIFF GREENHOUSES, Scarboro, N.Y. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAil 3 JAMES A. HAMMOND I I CUT FLOWERS E <•on-lm.iiipi.il. Solicited. f 4 113 We.t30lh Street, NEW YORK £ 4 Telephone 854 Madison Square. w. Exchange when writing. Avenue D. New York, and 14? Fulton street, Chicago. Paul Dailledouze, of Dailledouze Bros., arrived home Tuesday from an extended western trip. 'While away he went as far as Chicago, making calls en route at all the prominent car- nation establishments. He also visited the noted growers in and around Chica- go. Chicago. News Notes. With milder weather prevailing, trade is a little on the increase. Whole- salers find it pretty hard at present to fill all shipping orders. It seems the more glass devoted to cut flower grow- ing the smaller the crops secured; that is the case this year, at least, around here. The stock will average in qual- ity a great deal better than in any former year, which may make up for the smaller output, when the grower closes his accounts at the end of the season. The milder weather seems to have helped the coal situation, although many have no great supply on hand. If a heavy snowstorm should come, with a decided cold spell for any length of time, there is no doubt but some heavy losses would be reported. N. K. Welter, of So. Evanston, a vegetable and carnation grower, closed up his carnation houses rather than pay the high price asked for coal. By so do- ing he will be able to run his remain- ing houses devoted to vegetables until Spring with the coal he has on hand. He will devote the six houses closed up to the growing of cucumbers and let- tuce in the early Spring. Fire in the Atlas Block early Mon- day morning caused the commission men located there considerable incon- venience during Monday and part of Tuesday. The loss to them Is small. The daily press puts it as follows: Frank Garland. $100; J. B. Deamud.$100; John Muno, $200, and Wietor Bros., $100. No damage was done by the fire except to destroy the gas and electric light connections. One house went back to the custom of primitive days and was doing business by candle light. Anton Then is forcing some S.000 lon- giflorum lilies and finds the bulbs bet- ter than those of last year. They will come in right for Easter. Carnations here are looking well, taking into con- sideration that they were under about two feet of water several times last Summer. Welter & Thill, of So. Evanston, re- port trade fairly good. Carnations are their principal crop. P. M. Broadbeck Is also satisfied with business at pres- ent. His roses are in first-class shape. John Schoenhle & Co., the Belmont avenue florists, report trade double what It was with them last year. F. Calvert and wife, of Lake Forest, left Tuesday for a four months' so- journ in California and other Western States. Mrs. F. R. Hills is at the market af- ter a week's illness. Visitors: O. A. Will. Minneapolis. Minn.; Paul Dailledouze. Flatbush N. Y. ; Otto Benthev. New Castle. Ind. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. January 24, 1". The Florists' Exchange 95 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists 26th St., New York BRADSHAW &. HARTMAN Wholesale Florists iiw rOBB JAMES McMANUS, SSRJS: 50 W. 30th St., New York RADiOP P V A L- I— HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE] i-t;>i-y | Open erars ThlB is in WHOLESALE FLORIST. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, GROWER SAND RETAILERS. I have the facilities to take care of you both. All seasonable Flowers and Novelties, at proper prices, can be had at 52 West 29th St., New York, J£SZ%, YOUNG St NUG6NT . . "W^liolesale Florists . . Am. Beauty, Liberty, Sunrise, Bride, Brides* laid, Meteor, Golden C «jf Varieties of Roses. 42 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK AITTI gPlf.it> Am. I (JA! LtYflo maid, Meteor, Golden Oate, and all other l.ead. THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Daily Reports Weekly Payments JOHN J. PERKINS Wholesale Florist ! 115 W. SOth St. Mew York \ 'Phont . !' ■ ■ The Pioneer House ;nts Solicited Tel. 167 Madison Sq. Can Fill Out-of-Town Orders at all Times Personal attention given all orders. Specialties: Bride, Bridesmaid, Amer. Beauty Roses, Violets, Carnations, and other varieties not men- tioned. Open at 6 o'clock every morning. GROWERS, ATTENTION! WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO West 29th Street, #EW YORK Violets Roses carnations orchids HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists 45 West 29th Street, MEW YORK 108 Livingston St., Brooklyn, M. Y. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 W. 30tH St. ta Solicited MEW YORK Mention the Florlita' Excbtnge when writing. W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and siili nvot. . f 2200 Madison Square ol,BS-\2201 Madison Sqnare all varieties ot Cut Flowers 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK wnoiesaie Prices of Gut Flowers, New York, January 23, 1903. toy the hundred unless otherwise noted. Prices quoted . u ty, fancy— special 11 Culls & ordinary vers AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other varieties ol ROSES. CARNATIONS. 39 W. 28th St., New YorK. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St,, New York. TELEPHONE, 1998 MADISON SQTJABB. EDW C. H0RAN We have a line j grade ot every- | thing in market * at present. | 47 West 28th Street ^ Send us a Trial * i—*-,,, .,CI , ■»,^v«,i/ f Order and we $ T&,M„di,.„,. »„„„.., NEW YORK $ wiu do the rest. CLT FL()WERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine FRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Etc. RIEDEL St CO. Wholesale Florists W. 20th St., New York B. 5. SLINN,Jr., Wholesale Florist,*™ J^"' 5B&57W. 26lh St., New York. Specialties Violets and ' CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 W. 26th St., Hew Tork COOGAX BCII.DING Consignment* of First-Clou Stoel. - li.-.l GEORGE SALTFORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 4B West 29th St. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 25tD St., NEW YORK TaxfepHOXS: IMS HADISOH BQTJABE 96 The Florists' Exchange VAI I FV SAMUEL S. PENNOCK I IRFRTIF^ V/\LLLI I6I2-I4-IB-I8 Ludlow St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. LIL)L|\ I ILO Mention the OTortoto' Bxch.iif the ins of ami shippers of Boston and vicinity. he-Id at the American House, Saturday last, a very strong and decided protest against the arbitrary and unreasonable action of the Adams. American and National Express companies, in in- creasing the? rates on flowers fifty per cent., was made. Secretary William J. Stewart, of the S. A. F.. presided, and William W. Tailby. of Wellesley, acted as secretary. Letters were read from many buyers throughout New- England and New York State, who were unable to attend, bristling with protest, and adding in many cases, that the present rates will mean a cur- tailing of their orders. The following communication, which i oeived before tire opening of the meeting, was read by Mr. Stewart: Poughkeepsie, N. Y., January 16, 1903. We. the undersigned, a committee duly appointed by the Horticultural Society of Dutchess county, for the purpose of procuring a reduction in express rates on cut flowers, express our desire of co-oper- ating with your society in its efforts to procure such reduction, and we further desire to aid in any way that we may be able to promote the goal in view, and the common welfare of the flower grow- BAHRET, DeVOY. stanton m h-ki-:kioi.i.ioi:, W. II. SLOAN. Remarks were made by Messrs. Pat- rick Welch. N. F. McCarthy. John J. Kelly, of George A. Sutherland's; George Patten, of Lowell, and other*. Mr. Welch answered the reasons put forth by the Express companies for the advance,- stating that their state- ment as to giving the flowers better rare is not carried out in practice, and that allowing shipments to get too hi ited, oi to freeze, is due to the care- lessness of the messenger and would not be remedied by the increase in Mr. Stewart, in the course of his re- marks, stated that, should these local meetings of protest fail to bring about the desired result, the S. A. F. will take the matter to Congress. The other speakers added their words oi protest, in about the same strain, nearly all attacking the American Ex- press Company particularly. After considerable debate, a committee on resolutions, consisting of P. Welch, of Boston; James J. McCormack, Of Mai- den, and E. R. Shaw, of Nashua, N. II.. was appointed to bring in a set of reso- lutions, to which all present affixed their signatures. The following com- mittee was appointed to present the resolutions to the express companies: W. H. Elliott, of Brighton: W. J. Stew- at-J and P. Welch, of Boston, and E. R. Shaw , of Nashua. N. H. The resolutions follow: Whereas, The transportation of cut flowers to the Boston market has been carried on for years almost entirely by the Adams, American and National Ex- press companies, who have always car- schedule, but who have sinci the 10th of December, 1902, arbitrarily and unrea- sonably increased the price of hauling said goods fifty per cent., without in any way increasing the efficiency of their ser- And whereas, experience and modern means of conveyance and the establish- ment by these companies of local offices and branches in all sections of the coun- try have very much lessened for the ex- press companies the cost of transporta- tion and the risk of handling said goods, which are regular]-.- for? in the year, and consequently they should l>e transported at reasonable the increased WHITE LILAC and DAFFODILS LEO NIESSEN, PHILADELPHIA. Store open from 7 a. m. to 8 p. M. until further notice. HEADQUARTERS FOR 77 Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut "lowers- Per 100 Boston Phll'delphla Baltimore Buffalo Pittsburg Jan. 21, 1903 Jan. 20, 1903 Jan. 21, 1903 Jan. 20, 1903 Jan. 19, 1903 A. Beauty, fancy— special to 60.00 50.00 to t',0.00 to 75.00 tolOO.OO 4U.IKI to :.().« ■iOJKi to :ir,.it( " Gulls and Ordinary 8.00 to 1-2.W tff Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special .. to 25.0( 1K.00 to 20.00 W " No. 1 12.51) to lfi.00 K.nO to 111 HI OC (ioMen elate 1 K. A. Victoria S.00 t" 1X.U0 :,.oo to io ih: 5.00 t" K.00 6.00 to 20.00 4.00 to H.IIO Meteor 4.0U to lo.OO 111. nil to 15.00 to H.0U to 15.00 4.00 to ti.OC Cypripediums .. to 16.00 to 16.00 f Inferior grades, nil .-•■l--rs.... 1..10 to 2.00 to 1.25 to 1.5(1 » 1 White 2.00 to 3.1 K 1.25 to 1.50 .SVAKIKriES j lt-'d •- [ Yellow and var. ••fancy ( White 2.611 to 3.110 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.50 3.50 to 1.00 5.00 to 6.00 4.0(1 to 5.01 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 CS-i.iui.o.l w,n 1 Vell,,w and var. 3.00 to 4.00 .-,.00 to 0.00 to .... to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 25.00 to 75.00 10.00 to 5(1.0(1 20.00 to 50.00 CALLAS CHBYSANTHEMTMS— Ordinary DAISIES ;;; FltEEsIA l'.50 to 2^50 .15 to .20 3.00 to 4.00 t:, 10 .10 to .15 HYACINTHS to 25.00 12.50 to 15.00 MIGNONETTE— Ordinary 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.0(1 3.00 to fi.llll (!.(») to K.00 to 1.00 .... to 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 \° 15-°° 10.00 to 15.00 STEVIA 2.00 to 2.50 to 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 VIOLETS .60 to .75 1.00 to 1.50 .60 to 1.00 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 2.60 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Marrisii Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 1 5 Province St.— 9 -WN. J. BAKER WHOLESALE FLORIST N.-u-eissu- I iuiiipi*t Miiior, < 'ani]>'Tn< His and 1'itiM-r White. Al.-o lioman llja- i-iiitlis, Violets and choice Mignonette. 1432 So. Penn Square EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA EUGENE BERNHEIMER Wholesale Florist No. 11 South 16th St. PHILADELPHIA DUMONT & GO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Mo. 130S Filbert St ..Philadelphia Bell and Kcvsto is 'Phones WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist ii Sonlh I6th St., Phiia.. Pa. Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited GEO. M. MOSS Wholesale Florist I tsiness. and therefore unlawful; And whereas, this increase of tariff by e express companies is in line and fol- wiiiK the leadership of ■ " s great trusts ;- their prices, deserved, but to multiply their earnings, and because they feel they are powerful enough to force the public to agree to their terms: Be it Resolved. That we. the flower- growers, flower shippers, and merchants in i-ii-I al>o in Iloslon nnil viejnitv, assem- bled under the auspices of the Society of American Florists, vigorously protest against the unwarranted, unprecedented and oppressive advance by said compan- ies for the expressing of cut flowers. And that we demand a speedy return to the old rates for the- transportation of cut flowers, which amply and sufficiently repay said express companies for any and all risks of handling and the labor and . M„ ase "i transportation. P. WELCH. JAS. J. McCORMACK, E. R. SHAW. Committee. There is evidence of a good repre- sentation from Boston at the conven- tion of the American Carnation So- eioiv in Miouklvn next month. F. J. NORTON'. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists == PITTSBURG, PA. Lenox, Mass. The arrangements for the annual ball of the Lenox Horticultural Society are going merrily on. It is expected that Gartland's orchestra of Albany, which is to furnish music, will attract many from out of town, and the largest at- tendance in the history of the society's annual entertainment is looked for. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. opticoltural Auctioneers. 84 Hawlby Street. BOSTON. Headquarters in Western Hew York for ROSES CARNATIONS a2EN WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. Loveless, Frank Butler, Robert Schmidt. J. E. Bosworth; tickets and door, Alexander Met 'onnac-hie, William Henry, William Wood and .Ernest Lundberg. .laDunry 24, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 9/ Pittsburg;. The Week s Newe. B>. C. Beatty, of oil City, spent a ilay in town the jiast week, Al the Uoso i ;.i nti-ns. natural i;:is is still used as Cue] for heating, bul during the last cold spoil the gas was sraree altil wood was substituted for son,,, days. Mr. hatty stated thai coal was hard to get to their place, and they ba\ e but w d considerable wood in their time. William J. Boas, representing Kd- uanls & 1 looker, of Philadelphia, and S. S. Skidelsky. were in town during the week. Tiio salary of the Superintendent of Parke in Allegheny has been raised to i] the council. William Hamll- ,.■!. still holds the position, to which he was appointed many years ago. E. C. REINEMAN. St. Louis. The News, Mrs. Emily North, the widow of i Joseph North, who was proprietor of the North Floral Co., died last week at ber home at Kimmswick, Mo. A. Hotchkiss, aged S7 years, and for tifty- three years superintendent of KUefontaine Cemetery, was buried Sunday, January IS, in the cemetery whose present beauty and fame are due more to his efforts and skill as a land- scape engineer than to anything else. Mi. Hotchkiss removed here from New York City to occupy the position held at his death. Through an error in the transmission of a report made the writer, the note ■mi aring in a late issue of the Florists' Exchange, to the effect that it was re- ported Eugene Michel would sell his Maryland avenue store, was not cor- rect. The reported sale was that of the 9 L. Connon store to Mr. Townsend. F. W. M. Indianapolis, Ind. Notei. Through an oversight in my cor- respondence in the last number of The i Florists' Exchange, Stuart & Haugh, of Anderson, were given credit for a lot of carnations which should have been credited to Baur & Smith, of In- dianapolis. The seedlings mentioned included the following: Freedom, John Mitchell, Beatrice and The News. The irlhuv rose Franz Deegen was also credited with having received a gold instead of a silver medal. There is some controversy in regard to this lat- I ter, as the writer understands that the lose in question is not yet eligible to receive any medal of the association. Henry Rieman has a nice lot of Har- ! risii lilies in bloom. He has made a specialty of cultivating several new Wains Of cyclamen and some of his fringed varieties are excellent. Messrs, A. Wiegand & Sons had a large out-of-town shipment last week. Bertermann Bros, presented each member of the Indiana Legislature with a carnation and souvenir book ! last week. The business of the Vail Seed Com- pany is to he sold to the highest bidder, Thursday afternoon, January 22. Al. Kshbach. the former manager, has taken a position with the J. A. Everitt seed house. I. B. Cincinnati. Some Predictions and Other Things. The retail stores all seem to be doing a nice steady business over the counter, but with very few decorations In Sight that amount to anything. Or- chids have been called for more this season than I have ever before known in this city, and, I believe, they will soon be as staple as American Beauty , roses. Golden Gate rose was not in favor here until this season: now we cannot get enough of it to fill our or- ders. Ivory will be just as popular as Golden Gate when it is better known. Liberty is here to stay and is bv far the best of all the red roses. Sunrise is another rose that will sell when it is grown in quantities large enough to fill an order, and keep up regular supply. It is a novelty, having bronze foliage. Franz Deegen will also be sought after when it is grown in quantity. Meteor has had its day, and so has Perle des Jardins; but we have two other roses much better to take their places. We still need a scarlet carnation, and a white one. While there are many in the market, none seem to quite fill the lull. So far among the new whites that I have seen only one comes near the mark, and I have not seen the variety often enough to give Its name. No doubt main new ones will be ,,ti hand at Brooklyn. .1 A Peterson stalled .lalill.n J 19 for a business trip to St. Louis, Chicago, and one or two other cities. .Millionaire Callahan, of Day ton, <>., died Saturday, and II. II. 1 ;i 1 1. ■ is o\ et « helmed with orders. E. G. Gl I. LETT. St. Paul Among Growers. Halin Olsen's new houses are look- ing very nice these days under the careful superintendence of Ludwlg Anderson. Nothing but plants and bulbs are grown here, but these are certainly done to the queen's taste. For the holidays he had as fine a lot of azaleas and poinsettlas as we have ever seen. He has a nice lot of seedling ferns, just potted, that will be in fine shape for Spring sales; 3,000 lilies are coming on nicely, besides a large quantity Of other bulbous stock. There are three houses, each 20 x 100 feet, running north and south; 16 x 18 glass was used. The roof Is supported by an iron truss work bolted to the centre posts, leaving the walks tree from posts or everhead projections. Consid- erable trouble is experienced with water gathering in the boiler pit, which necessitates frequent pumping. The houses are located near a bluff, on solid rock foundation without sewerage and the water which collects cannot How away. W. J. Lempke, who succeeded E. Behrens on Kent street, is building up a nice trade. His houses are in rather bad shape, but he hopes to rebuild them in the Spring. I.. L, May & Co.'s houses are looking fine, as usual. Owing to the lateness of construction the new range has not produced very much yet, but their loses are now coming on in good shape and with a few days of sunshine will show an abundance of bloom. A bench of Prosperity carnations in the new' range has already produced several thousand fine flowers, and the plants are full of buds all the time. A bench of double violets was badly affected by club root and had to be thrown out. Thie is the fourth attempt at growing viol, ts, with the same results. Roses on their own roots are similarly affect- ed, and none but grafted stock is now used. A bench of Prince of Wales violets, however, is not affected at all; the plants are growing vigorously and pioducing abundantly. This new range was erected on the Dietsch short span plan and will be eagerly watched by- growers in this vicinity. Three houses of carnations, containing good plants, are in fine shape, and are one mass of buds. The varieties grown here are White Cloud, Flora Hill, G. H. Crane, General Maceo, Governor Roosevelt, Melba. Genevieve Lord, Morning Glory, The Marquis, Mrs. Lawson. Queen Louise, Mrs. Frances Joost. Armazindy and a few Norway. White Cloud, G. H. Crane and Mrs. Lawson are the favorites in their respective colors. In roses this firm has some two and three-year-old grafted Bridesmaid and Bride, both in solid beds and benches, and all doing equally well. Golden Gate is also grown here with great success, and is, all things considered, the most profitable sort ever culti- vated. Some two-year-old Liberty are look- ing line, but are very shy in bloom. I.'i wever, the lack of sunshine may be the cause of this. The plants are strong, healthy and thrifty, and the flowers being cut are large, well de- veloped, with stems of good length. Meteor has not been grown in two years, but will probably be planted another season. An immense stock of Spring bedding plants is being propagated. Some 50,000 geraniums have already been rooted, and more are going in daily. The firm also has a large stock of Bos- ton ferns and assorted ferns for jar- dinieres, as well as adlantums. Bulbs are forced here in large quan- tities for their retail trade. Among other items we note 50,000 Roman hya- cinths, 25,000 Paper White narcissus, 50,000 lily of the valley. 8,000 lilies, 20,000 freesia. 25.000 daffodils. 25.000 tulips. 10,000 Hutch hyacinths, as well as 800 azaleas. 200 lilacs. 500 spiraeas, 500 hydrangeas. 500 hybrid roses. Crim- son Rambler, and others in large quan- tities. VERITAS. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS lor CUT ILOHIRS, SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES lr the pro- gressive and up-to-date florist. Bend for oui weeklj quo on Cul Flowers, our catalogue anil circular- OB Seed ElbbODB, and all Florist Bupplle E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. E. C. AMLINGl The I.aiX"'Ht, It.st 1 ,, ul PI" .1, ,ll,,„t 1 Wholesale Cui-Mowcr House in Chicago 32. 34. 36 Randolph SI.. CHICAGO. ILL. J J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers CONSIGNMINTS SOLIClTtD 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO \ McKELLAR & WINTERSON Wholesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 Names and Varieties Culls and Ordinary . Queen of Edgely 0) Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special Gulden Gate.. K. A. Victoria Liberty Perle OKC'iims n.tticyas Cypripediums [ Inferior grades, all colors 2 No. 6.— 1x8x28 2.4(1 2.76 I.'."."."."!"'.!."! 3.'75 22.00 26.00 I'M llll THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO BOX 102, COLUMBUS, O. llention the Florist.' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now on press. See advertisement on page 84. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St., N Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing is ■, "'"the""""- 1 ■H = « l|x AUTO-SPRAY \J Hil ■ | E. C. BROWN & CO.. ROCHESTER, 1, T. | Florists' Exehan Wired TioltWs 10,000, $l.TiO: j"»0,00O, $0.35. MaMI \. TUEED BY W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Exchange when writing. WB NIIIV OFFER "Chemicals" for making LIQUID COMPOST. Dry powderi all Boluble in water. Composts cost esa than Wc. per gal. Correspondence invited. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Uentlon Florists' Exchange writing. USE DUNNITE Write for Prices and further particulars to DUNNE & CO., 54 West 30th St., New York Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR SOMETHING NEW AND NICE, Cluster offioses stationery For Florists, Is Hie latest. Both plain and In colore. Samples free by OAH'LB. LONG,-"'"- Buffalo, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 1928 GERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing DEAN'S SYSTEM OF * GREENHOUSE HEATING By MARK DEAN DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW D To determine the area of any greenhouse ? To tell the amount of radiation necessary to heat the same P To place the heating pipes to best advantage ? To figure what the pipe3 and fitting will cost ? To set up a boiler ? BAN'S SYSTEM OF GREENHOUSE HEATING is the name of a new book hich will fill a long IV 1 1 want. I au.w it lias tables all figured out giving radiation and nuinli.-r nf |.ip.-s necessary for greenhous ig -I i [fir. 1 1 1 temperatures, s. formulas for lineal foot . feet of radiation in any nuinO.-t i.l' fi •■! of pipe, list prices of pipe, pipe liftings, etc.. besides much utiii r valuable informa- tion. Handsomely bound. By mail, postpaid. $2.00. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. Offices: 2 to 8 Duane Street, N. Y. Address P. O. Box (697, NEW YORK CITY REED St KELLER, 122 WEST 25th STREET, NEW YORE, ? FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, g Mention tho Florist*' Exchange i GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufacturers of Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO., Sheffield Avenue, bib' Exchange when writing. CHICAGO, ILL. t GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, ami all "th Manager. »GCrIe°n9t. BOSTON, MASS. KI&^mU Mention the Florlati' Exchange when writing TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs USE "NICOTICIDE" Clean and harmless as Fumigant or Spray. Ask your seedsman for it or write to f he Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., 1004 Magnolia Ave.. • Louisville. K« CASPER LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. SUMMER in WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalogue. GIBLIN & CO., - Ctica, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. nPPH Evans Improved Chaliengt Bolid link chain QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Mention the Florist.' Exchange when IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT ry Little Money, Get ^•/MEVY DEPARTURE," VEtViUr\TIN& APPLIANCE/' For Descriptive Catalog J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IMP. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Uentlon the Floruits' Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange 9* HOT BED SASH Now Ready. DELIVERED PRICE anywhere on lots of one dozen or more. Guaranteed in every way. THREE SIZES. 3 It. > 6 It. - 3 rows 10-Inch glass 8 ft. 3 In. x 6 ft. 4"8 4 ft. » 6 ft. • • 6 " 8 Clear Cypress, l34 Inch thick, without paint or glass. Red Cedar Posts. All Heart Cypress Lumber for Greenhouses. WRITE FOR CIRCULARS, PLAHS AHD ESTIMATES. LOGKLHKD LDD1BEB GO. lOCKLAIND, OHIO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CYPRESS UK MATERIAL OF ANY DESCRIPTION SEND FOR CATALOGUE Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOOOCOOCOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOf', Improved Recording Thermometer Mention tbe FlorliU' Exchange when wt Providence. R I. Newa Not»a. Mr. Keller received sum art ferns from Boston, the st of which are better than the usual run. in. Pawtuckel florists bi holding forth al the same old gait. Prank O'Reillj is one of the pioneers and Is at his store every day. He has done a pile of design work in his time. l^each & Son are always busy. They have a new style electric light worth looking Into. Young Mr. Kelly of Valley Palls, has a clean house Of carnations. He caters to the Valley trade. Hoffman has an immense number of bulbs forcing. His tulips are now ready; also lily of the valley. Mr. Miller Is busy potting kentias in combination. One of the houses is be- ing altered for solid beds. His stock of grated roses is very large. C. S. M. Ridgewood, N. J. Andrew V. D. Snyder cut a big crop of Prosperity and G. H. Crane carna- tions during the holiday season. The flowers being fine, he realized bonanza prices. Wm. F. Barkham has put up a half dozen decorations during the past week, one of the finest being the adorn- ment of the opera house for the T. M. C. A. E. Passaic, N. J. Wm. L. Hundertmark furnished a unique design for Assemblyman Pet- tersen, in the form of a representa- tion of a section of a trunk sewer. The main part was composed of pink carnations; the manhole of white car- nations, and the beginning and ending were of dark red carnations. Roses and hyacinths were appropriately placed where they made an effective showing. Peoria, 111. E. Juerjens is rejoicing over the ar- rival of a young son. TALLMANS, N T —The violet grow- ers of Tallmans £ short of coal and are unable to se( 5 a supply. They are barely keepi the frost out of the r houses. FOLEY MFG. CO. .A ' Perfection " Lifting Apparatu and other Greenhjuse Hardware S i;iltic- HOTBED SASH 1 for New Free QluBtrated Catalogue the Florists' Exchange when writing. CYPRESS Is FarMoJre Durable Than PINE CYPRESS] SASH BARS UP TO 32 FEET_or LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL men furnished to superintend Erection when desired. S|end for our Circulars. THEA;T-Stec\n\5 lumber (o. fjEPONSET, BOSTONjvlASS. f, ™ ] IS YOUR l_AIMD IV "SO 1 hl'r.l \ \a/e:t 7 t IN USE EVERYWHERE, ... VI li \\ \, \. l.| CYPRESS HOTBED SASH »< FRAMES Adapted for Crowing Vegetables, Violets, Etc. "THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST." SUPERIOR IN EVERY RESPECT. 3BB* -— i8^fei "'!».. FREIGHT ALLOWANCE covers freight to most Eastern and Middle State* Estimates furnished for CYPRESS GREENHOISE MATERIAL. &- We make SpeciHl KREENHOISE Pl'TTV. Greenhouse ConptnirMon Catalogue ; also Oreprttious.. Heating an FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. ( < Construction the Latest, 5 ) Material the Best, aoea f ices Reasonable, a 0 a I \ THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., $ 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati, O. Mention the not-late' Exchange when writing. KROESCHEIL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. when wrltlrg. GLASS RENT fil AQ3 VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO UtH I ULHOU 44.3.440 Greenwich St.) vFW YORK For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-REDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. 40-48 Vestry St. NEW YORK. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Cibculajbb. DILLlR, CASKEY & CO., JENNINGSBBOS., S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. ;bang» wh«n writing. BLOOMSBURG PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., rtANUFACTURERS OF hUT BED SASH, AIR DRIED GULF CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER QREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. Florists' Exchange_ CEO H. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts . . IVsti 3^v^".""T~."'.'V .Is of our Leading Grow- II Joh n C. Moninger Co. ers. Send for Catalogue. I <> 1 Chicago, Geo. M. Garland, DesPlaines, III. j ^ | seiimg Agents. MeiUoo the Florists' Exchange riorlsU* Exchange when writing. 100 The Florists9 Exchange January 24, 1903. IMKiQg GODSiruction Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Wa.V«r Tube Steam Boilers. Automatic and Hand Ventilators. 337 3d Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y. 32 Church Stre«K, Toronto, Can. Mention the Florists' Exchange when H. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50,52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Hantlon the Florists' MASTICA_ " ®^M^USEJTM0W. F.0.PIERCEC0. FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plun Primula Forbesii, m bloom, 2^ In. pots.. The STANDARD Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast Iron, with self a.ijustmg sash-tuir clips. The only Drip-proof Gutters made. Send for catalogue, E. HIPPARD Y0UNGST0WN, OHIO. Mention the JHorlBU- Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In Bmall or*te«, easy to handle. 1500 2 In. i 1500 1H 1500 2!* 1000 3 BOOS* 500 ™ 320 5 ' Cylinders for Cu iV.'v Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCHINGS&CO. ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Nineteen Sizes. Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron Frame Construction erected complete or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile" for Slate Tops. Send 4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue writing. pots. Send for price list -re. Hanging Baskets, LawE Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off tor cash with order. Address HUflnger Bros. Foitory, Fort Edward, N. Y. Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists' STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Trayellng Representative : PHILADELPHIA, PA., JERSEY CITY N. J. U. Cutler Kyebson, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSE GLASS AX WHOLESALE F=" H GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Special Greenhouse Putty S. JACOBS & SONS MANUFACTURERS 1365 to 1373 FLUSHING AVENIIB BROOKLYN, N. Afornt' New Improved Sectional Boilers Send 4 eta. stamps for Boiler Catalogue WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE FOR PRICES. THE PIERSOIM-SEFTON CO. Designers, Manufacturers and Builders of Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LEHMAN'S WAGON HEATERS Will Prott-cl Plants Irom treating In the coldest weather at a cost of one-half cent per hour. NO DANGER OF FIRE. NO BASES TO INJURE PLANTS. NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT. Over 175,000 in actnal nse every Winter by Florists, etc. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINCER 1 Manufacturers, io Bond Street, NEW YORK Gen. Western Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CH1CAOO, ILL florists' Exchange when writing. 0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOCK3OOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOOC § A. HERRMANN Q MANUFACTURER OF I Flora I Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Bet-ween 401h and 41s* Streets Q OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: WEUE *OB IV IT IV YflRH Q 404, 406. 408, 410. 412 East 34th St. Neiv CAT.u.oorE. r*J WL, W * \JM\SX Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. VOL. XV., NO. 4- Supplement to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. January 24, 1903. Our Gallery of Tine Specimens Plate 46. ULMUS AMERICANA— THE AMERICAN ELM. On the grounds of Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Height, 78 feet; spread, 80 feet 4 inches. May be 125 to 150 years old. Ever a renewed delight to all who may perceive in a majestic elm what Michaux has termed "the most magnificent vegetable of the temperate zones." A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN iND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XV. No. 5 NEW YORK, JANUARY 3i, J903 SPIFMEA FOR EASTER FORGING. tightes. ■ lor hemnilinn l>:iy-. is 11, ■■ i oi . r .1 i< w i-Hses each of the follow ivi-lit. :i- it n ill nut injure llinn i ,,■-, n vv;in(r.l. :ui,l tlu-\ .il-o uiiik. i thej ;ir-' ;ill sold. JAPONICA and COMPACTA MULTIFLORA. < a- of.i'50 clumps for;$8.00; in h ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA. Caseof 250 L-luiiipa for*l0.00; hi less quantities, $5.00 per 1 JAPANESE FERN BALLS Best Quality, SMALL SIZED NAMED HYACINTHS. ~: lu- per 100: $l-'.li(>pcr loon .north JlciKiperKKKi via.: Baron van Tuyll, lo-n. lvhssier, Gertrude, Gigantea, Robt. stemer find Solfatara. I'll.' following hill- i.in.H.s at only $1.50 per 100: |r;.IIU per lOOO u.nlli $10.00 per 100(0, viz.: Grand Maitre, King of the l'.hies. La Peyrouse, Chas. Dickens, Blondin, Czar Peter ; also Tamerlan Baroness van Tuyll, FINE NAMED HYACINTHS. siS^"A We offer a limited stork of the foilowimx varieties n first-sized bulbs, at $a.tm p. r lim ; &>:>.w per Utth worth fXiJKI jut l'Mlli , Vi/. Lil 1'i'JTOUv, Kru-n;:i-, Tamerlan, Grand Lilas, L:i Pluie d'Or, Bouquet Tendre, Crown Prm.r of Sweden. Flevo, Garrick, Gmotvorst. Gin. Annuel,. Km.: of Wurtemlmru', La Tour d'Auvrrmie. La Vir_'mitr. Lord Anson, Lord Raglan. Othello, l'rinee of i iran-e, Prince of Saxe- Weimar and Princess Royal. HYACINTHS IN'SEPARATE COLORS. i (worth $28 per 11)00). TTJ SINGLE and DOUBLE. Most of the varieties here offered are anions the very best forcing varieties, imperially for late or Easter forcing, viz. : I'.i/.ard ^erdiet.i.'ouleur Ponceau, LaCandeur, Yellow Lose. Lady Grandisnn. Duke of York. Rose Blanche and Count Leicester, at $5.00 Vondel, Brutus, yellow. Gloria Soils. Le Blason ami IiOMmv at $7.00 per liHKl; .Due van Tlm.l, -enrlet, and Standard Loyal Silver, at $7.50 per M0n ; -Maria-edema Fille. .,, *io.(MI per HHHl; I'm,, rpine, at $12.0" se Luieante, at $20.00 F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. psparagus Plumosus Nanus CUT STRINGS, £)0 CTS" EACH- W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. NEW CROP SEEDS asters TrL.r; Semple'B and Vlck'8 Brandling , to color, or mixed, rnd, whlti-, pink, purple, lavender. 4 ozs. fur $3.50 *C Queen of the Market, to color or mixed, rose, light blue white. 4 ozs. for $1.75 Victoria (German seed), to color or mixed, white, scarlet, light blue, dark blue, pink. ..-a. Oaynreafc, lino n.-w pink sort Parity, due now white sort. . . A8PAKA(ili»8preniterl, ivr 100 so..ds. 25.'.; loon, $2.00 ALYSSUM— Little Gem, dwart Mai minimi, tall AMPKLOPSW- Veltclill Per lb., $1.00 CAMIVTUFT- Kni press, finest white White KocUet. Porlb. 60c, CENTAVREAS- Gynmocarpa, white foliage Odorata, Giant lied Sultan. . , Snaveolens, Giant Yellow Sultan CLKHIAT18- Panlculata. Per lb., $5.00 CO It. 4-: A SCAPJDKNS Purple 4 ozs. tor $1.00 DAISY fBellls Porennis)— Snowball, white rouble .... Longfellow, lied. Douhle 1 02. 86 ,1.00 15 .50 36 ;■.-. 25 2.00 2.00 3.00 .10 .10 .25 .15 .15 .10 10 .20 .15 .15 .25 .50 100 35 15 .75 .50 .15 .60 .10 .40 .10 .30 .60 50 2.50 2.60 On- Dollar Per Year Fl PRISTS' FLOWER SEEDS 'OR PRESENT SOWING, Large AC*;!SA i>JDIVISA-Trade Pkt. Ot. rlb..$2.50 $0.10 $0.30 NOHNIN6 IMPKRIAI GLORIE8 t.liint lnp.ii.He, |1.50 tiiant frln^td, " 3.00 LOBEI.IA- Cryatal Palace Com- KrinuH, trailing blue HIGNONETTE- Allen's Defiance, the i.ns for Indoors. Pkt. 9000 seeds for $1 Macnet.. PANSV.A .15 60 Plai Ut ire In exlstenco 50 8.00 PYRETMKVM AVREVH- Golden Feather 10 .30 SJIH.AX, Mew Crop Seed. I rib, $3.50 .10 .25 8TOCKS- Xen Weeks, choice pot- grown seed double flowers: Princess Alice, Cutaud- Come-Again 50 3.00 Separate Colors, or mixed red, white, rose, light blue, purple, etc 50 2.50 IIIIMIhHC.IA Mivicl .10 .25 VERBENA- __ __ Mammeth Mixed 26 1.00 PETl'NIA, Choicest Dhl. Fringed. Pkt. 25 seeds tor 35c. Grand I flora. Single Fringed. Pkt. 500 seeds tor 50c. SALVIA SPLENDEN8 Scarlet Sage, loon sc-.ls. i Drooping Spikes ieit Crop. .lust Rec : oz. $1.75 000 seeds, ,25c; oz. $1.75 Forsterlana and X) seeds. $14.00. ><> w Ready for Delivery. Larue halls, 20 to 30 inches in . ir. no f. .- encc. $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; or Pull. Original Case of 250 each, $60.00. CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. TE4L39PoHs°PNmNG. 812-814 Greenwich St., c.r. ja„e «.. New York City Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agts. ol SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS. JAPANESE FERN BILLS B. & A. SPECIALTIES ENGLISH MANETTI, for grafting Tea Roses, SI 2.00 per 1000. Ask for Special Trained Fruit Tree Circular. a V a I CAC 5,000 from which to AZALEAS your stock. In blooi See previous AZALEA MOLLIS, selected plants for forcing. $5.00 per doz. ; £40.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONSforEasterforcing; all fine Nobody can make a Easter. Your customer^ ' , well-budded plai ...per doz.. $4 50 6 50 ENGLISH IVIES, pot-grown $10.00,$12.00,$15.00 per 100. Speci- mens, $9.00, $12.00. $15.00 per doz. GLOXINIAS, separate colors, $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Mixed colors, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 LILAC (French) bushes, $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. FOR FORCING. Pot-grown. $0 B doz.; $15 a loo (has. X, Marie Le- gra>o. >1 inc. Lemoine. Magna Charta. Pteonia. Pinch Brunner, Baroness Rothschild. These are the four best kinds for pot culture. We have a general assortment of other kinds. Rosa Hermosa, Slaman Cochet, white and pink, two years old. per 100. $12.00. Crimson Rambler, 1st, $15.00; 2d. $12.00; 3d, II. P. ROsES. Standards, all leading varieties. $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, largo flowering, fin- . -t \anrti, - Ja, l.iuannl. Hcnryu. per doz.: $30.00 per UNi. GLADIOLI s. < olvlllei alba 'The Bride', pure white. 50c. per Hill; $1.5(1 1" r lorn. < i.lvillel rubra. 50. . in li«>; $4.50 per 1000. HEGONIA. Tuberous Uoote.l. mge. $2.75 K.ENTIAS. We liave the largest stock of large Kentlas in the country. Call and see them. \ I ill KM M OPULVS, pot grown for forcing, STAPHYLEA COLI'll If A. pot grown. $5.00 perdoz. WISTIIlilA M\i:\M\ pot grown. for forcing, $7.50 per doz. AYIVGOAI.I s, double, white and pink. $5.00perdoz. JAPAN FERN HALLS, dormant, selected, large bulbs, $3.50 per doz. ; $27.50 per 100. We are pleased at all times to We have 60 acres planted with the n ioo; $25.00 peri' BEGONIA. Single Mixed. $2.50 per 100; $22.00 1'irllMHi. Double, colors separate, as above. $1.50 per 100; $40.00 per lueo. Double, colors mixed, $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. HIELVTKA Spectabilis .Bleeding Heart), extra strong clumps, for forcing. Per 100, $6,00; per 1000, $45.00. SPIR.EA .i.ii i Astilboides Gladstone 8.0O JAPAN LILIES. See Wholesale Catalogue. receive visitors at our Nurseries. [>st interesting stock in the country. •I...I.I 4n.u0 45.00 SEE SPRING CATALOdUE FOR OTHER STOCK. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N.J. Mention the Florists* Exchange ween 104 The Florists' Exchange GLADIOLI .##$* In order that the Florists of the United States may become familiar with the exceptional high quality of Groff's Hybrid Seedlings (genuine) and as an incentive for them to purchase a trial lot of this stock, I have concluded to submit the following offer: For $25.00, cash with order, with mention of this advertisement, sent prior to February 12th, I will send 1,000 GROFF'S HYBRID SEEDLINGS, Blooming Bulbs, together with your choice of the following, gratis: 350 Burbank's California Select 50O Mixed Lemoine the following seedsmen will be honored by them and executed here the 500 May Gladioli 300 Smoky and Slaty Hybrids Under this arrangement, orders sent in the same manner to same as if sent direct to me : Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. D. Landreth & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. Henry Maule, Philadelphia, Pa. Jos. Breck & Sons Corp., Boston, Mass. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York Conard & Jones, West Grove, Pa. W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, III. Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa. Johnson & Stokes, Philadelphia, Pa. Schlegel & Fottler Co., Boston, Mass. W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston, Mass. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Walter Mott Seed & Bulb Co., Jamestown, Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. ARTHUR COWEE MEADOWVALE FARM, BERLIN, N. Y. #i$^^^##'fa#w?,#'?*!?K?M0MfJ,jH h'f«$M$*!fMf*$<^4^efS!M3'$^ DREER'S SUPERB ASTERS While we take great pains to secure only the choicest strains of all Flower Seeds, we take extra carelwith onr Asters, and we are confident that they are unequaled for quality. QUEEN OF THE MARKET, SEMPLE'S BRANCHING. flowering As- aB large as long, strong Bark blue Finest mixed.. ..JO 30 $2 00 NOW IS THE TIME sow Ageratums, Centaureas, Lobelias, Petu- lias, Pyrethrum, Vincas, Verbenas, etc., etc. For complete Hat, see our Wholesale Price List. Free florists. I' x \ ISKKAK— A fine solt pink JO 40 MIGNON— A small Victoria, ( >STKIC H FEATHER— White HENRY A. DREER, 7 l4Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. New Crop 1 902 Now In Stock, Really Produces Mushrooms We supply the largest growers. Per 100 1 J6.00 f.o.b. New York; $6.50 f.o.b. Chlcag. Wbite fob Prices on quantity. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 Barclay St., NewYt Mention tha Florloti' Bnhaaga when i Established 1802. For over a hundred years ha universally recognized as the standard! excellence. Our Catalogue for 1903 la now ready awj will be mailed free on application We handlij only the very highest class needs, making (l| specialty of choice flower seeds for florists, ancj1 selected vegetable seeds for market gardeners For nurserymen we have a very full line I native and fnrri-n tr.-r.-nid shrub seeds and tv\i lines of hybrid French Gladioli, Japan Lili^ and Irises, etc. Our general descriptive catajl logue, the handsomest, rivst complete and most reliable published, will also be mailed free to parties interested. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New Yor- Mention fht riorlita' Exchange whoa writing-. innary 31, lUO.'l The Florists' Exchange 105 ^eedTj^Repori The House has passed the Agricul- ,,! Appropriation Bill, whirh pro- les for an increase ..f the apprnpria- i e seeds from $270,000 to 00,000. European Notes. The wind, which is not so unkind as an's ingratitude, has proved itself a >od second during the past week, and fe of all sorts is being fairly nipped Practically the whole of Europe orth of the Alps is in a stiff state of eeze, and as there have not been iv falls of snow in the seed producing ■nters the plants are having a pretty id time. Already the broccolis look ke folding their tents and departing, id of the remainder of the brassicas aly the Savoys maintain themselves nhurt. Tour readers shall know the nal results in due course; at any rate, means a certain amount of destruc- on, which is bad. No part of the sea- m is so perplexing to the seedsman as te time when the clearing up ship- lents have to be made. So many lurces of supply have to be looked up, nd some delay is practically inevit- ble. EUROPEAN SEEDS. "Everything: for the Garden." Among the many catalogues which ach our desk none excites greater ad- iration than that of Peter Henderson Co., of New York, the familiar Everything for the Garden." This ear the catalogue comprises over 188 ages, enclosed within beautifully em- ossed covers and replete with up-to- ate information on all that is newest nd best in horticultural lines. The ataiogue is profusely illustrated with andsome half-tone and woodcut pic- ures, besides embracing very natural epresentations in color of vegetable ollections, hollyhocks, sweet peas, onevsuckle. Crimson Rambler roses, collection of the newest everbloom- lg roses, etc. This firm, from its arliest days, has had the happy fac- lty of applying catchy popular names o plants. This year we note Nepro- ?pis Piersoni has been styled the ostrich plume" fern, a not altogether lappropriate designation and one sure o take. The price of the catalogue is 0 cents. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. M. CRAWFORD COMPANY, Cuyahoga 'alls. O. — Catalogue of Strawberry Plants. MOORE & SIMON. Philadelphia.— Cata- ogue of Seeds. Supplies, etc. CHAS. H. ROWE. Philadelphia. Pa.— Ilustrated Catalogue of Seeds for Market ardeners. Florists and Farmers. J. ROSCOE FULLER & CO., Floral •ark, N. Y.— Illustrated Catalogue of lower and Garden Seeds, etc. THE COXAliU a ,T(>NI-:s <'<>.. Wesl Gn.ve, »,— Roses and Cannas, S| iaities. F. DORNER & SONS CO.. LAFAY- TTE. IND.— Descriptive Price List of arnations; Rooted Cuttings a Specialty. I XXX SEEDS 'erbena Granditlorn. Finest mammoth- flowering mixed, loeo seeds, 60c, lineraria. FineBt large-flowcrlng dwarf. Woo seeds, 60c. :yclamen Giganteum. The choicest glant- Howorlnp varieties In best mixture. 200 see. 1h. ♦1.00; half pkt., 50c. *hlox Puinila Compacta. Very dwarf and [compact: grand for pots; in finest colors. I mixed. Trade pkt. 26c. ..lygsum Conipactum. The most dwarf and compact variety gri.wn; perfect little balls when jn-uwn In pets. Tra.le pkt. 25c. hinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed; single and double. SOOsoeds, JUKI; halt pkt.. 50c. *ansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, .-riti.-.-.ll) selected; mixed, 5000 seeds. S1.0U; halt pkt., 60c. DKU CUAlJDn.PI, Strong plants, 16.00 per 100; u|5m iHAMHUuK .rTn.-ts. i..-rdoz.,bymall. CASH. Extras added to every order. OHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. THE HOME OF PRIMROSES (entlon the FlorUts' Exchange when writing. Burpee's Seeds,PhiiadeiPhia A postal addressed as above will bring you Burpee's Farm Annual for 1903, if you intend to buy Burpee's Seeds,— otherwise the price is ten cents, which is less than cost per copy in quarter-million editions. It is an elegant book of 184 pages, besides beautiful colored plates, and tells the plain truth about the Best Seeds that Grow. Better write TO-DAY ! Do not Delay ! laut for profit. SOUTHERN II, I. INDIA NURSURY ( \V. W. Thomas, proprietor), ANNA, ILL. — Wholesale Price List of Strawberry Plants. HENRY PIIILIPPS SEED & IMPLE- MENT CO., TOLEDO. O.— Catalogue of Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, Sup- etc. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK. N. Y.- Illustrated Catalogue of Rare Flowers. Vegetables and Fruits, with comprehensive lists of .Novelties; also Trade Price List of Gladioli. Lilies, Iris and other Bulbs and Plants. HENRY SAXTON ADAMS, JAMAICA PLAIN, MASS Catalogue of Flowt Vegetable Seeds, T Shrubs, Plant FRIEDR. C. pn.MRENCKE. ALTONA- HAMBURG, GERMANY.— Price List of Flower and other Seeds. J. A. MCDOWELL, CITY OF MEXICO. — Price List of Orchids, Cacti, Bulbs. JAMES VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER. N. Y. — Garden and Flower Guide. A com- prehensive catalogue, profusely Illus- trated. Colored plates of vegetables and dahlias are furnished. Asters a spe- cialty. The Deming Catalogue. The 1903 catalogue of the Deming Company, of Salem, O., is just off the press. As usual, our readers will look to it to exemplify in practical form the latest ideas in spraying orchards, vines, potatoes, shrubbery, etc. It includes hand, bucket, knapsack, barrel, mount- ed and power sprayers. In certain sprayers of their line, notably the Cen- tury, Simplex, Peerless and Success knapsack sprayers, the mechanical agi- tation of the liquid, insuring perfect mixing of poison with the water, is worked out to a nicety. The wide adaptability and general usefulness of the line cannot be realized without perusing the catalogue. As usual, it will he mailed free to anyone writing for it. 30,000 DAHLIAS Whole field-grown clumps, $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Send for list, we can save you money. A.B.DAVIS&SON,Purcellville,Va. DAHLIAS. Giant. Fern Leaf Beauty, Snow Clad, Frank Smith, etc-. We olfc-r HKAVY FIKI.I) CI.l MI'S .11 NT AS IH <;. $5.00 per 100, ft.. .00 per IOOO. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Mention the FlorUts' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN First Quality -Strictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. Write fob Special Quotations James Vick's Sons Rochester. New York FlorliU' Bichanfe when writing. DAHLIAS. SAMUEL C. MOON, J10RR1SV1LLE, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ■ ▲▲▲▲ A A AAAAAA AAA AAA AA AA A A ■ <) ,,.n|. -too seeds, $1.25. i*rle largest Flowered, ed. Tr. Pkt. $1.00. ammoth Wliite, t, Blue and Striped, oz. $1.35. Sl.iiumoth Mixed, oz. $1.00. Write for "Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $1.50 per Bale. Cash. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa, Mention the Florlnta* Exchange when writing. Tneadosla B. StiBpnern Go. VEHTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CAL. Cosmos, Giant fl., splendid mixed. ..?' Coba'a Seandens Centaurea, Marguerite, choiced Centaurea, Imperinlls.cholcc mixed Chamelon Double Morning Glory, White Kselisehclt/ia, The Golden West ... Hunnemannia.Rush Eschscholtzta. Geranium, lie .0.1 Venture, magnifi- cent large flowers, grand .Per pkt., 25c. Farfiiguiiii flrnn.le nixed.. igin Exchange when writing. RAWSON'S Arlington Tested .eeds FOR THE FLORIST W.W RAWSON k N.%£; Boston, Mats. HYBRID CnRRHTIOl SEED From Mrs. Lawson. G-.v. P.o..sevolt, Wolcott. Vi. .liana. A|...llo and Golden Beauty. 11X1 seeds, $1.00. Standards, 100 soeds, 26c. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO. LOOMIS, CAL. Uontlnn the Fl..rl»t»' Kic-h.ngc wbop writing JflPRH BHPIBOQ SHIES We have bought the entire itock from SUZUKI & I I 11 \ They are the best in the market. Can be used 3 to 4 years, as they do not rot. New shipment expected middle of February. Orders nc.oke.l now at the follc.wing prices: jn.00 Per 1000, 127.50 for 5000. New Crop-COCOS WEODELIANA SEED Per 1000. ?8.00; per 5000, {36.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK writing. HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Send for Prices HELLER & CO. MONTCLAIR, N. J. Mention the Florlete' HEADQUARTERS FOR GLADIOLI ibtedly yon have tho t We List Over 200 Named Kinds. POPULAR Mixed $0.80 $7.00 ALL COLORS " 1.00 9.00 CHILDSI " 1.75 15.00 LEMOINE'S " 1.50 10.00 WHITE AND LIGHT " 1.50 12.00 All first size bulbs. 250 at 1000 rate. 8 pe 100 SCARLET AND RED Mixed $1.00 PINK " 1.25 BRENCHLEYENSIS. .75 CERES 1.00 LA MARCK 3.00 .vitl. looo $7.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 15.00 Ipeclal arge quantities. Wholesale Catalogue on appll.-ntin JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, New York 106 The Florists' Exchange lunry 31, 1903 150,000 1*1 AND A FULL LINE OF HARDY nuNAMENTAL STOCK. Uuion County Nurseries, HIRAM T.JONES, ELIZABETH, Uentlon the Florists' Excnaage when writing. FINE HDAIIftCQ BEARING GRAFTED UKANUCO SIZES 12 in , Bushv, from 4-in. pots $2000perl00 16-18 in., 30.00 " KIN KANS, 10-12 in.. Bushy, from i in. pots $20.00 per 100 LEMONS. 12-15 in , Bushy, from 4'in. pots $20.00 per 100 18-24in., " '• " 30.00 " ■'.",„. Climbing (lothilile Soupert, Strong field-Brown $1(1 00 per 100 CLKH4TIS * IH.H. A fine variety, somewhat similarto C. Paniculata, Lasts Longer- but blooms Earlier Strong plants from ;Mn . pots *8 00 per 100 IICI8 EI.A8TICA (Top Ou t El 10-12 in *20 00 per 100 EENTI4 BELMOREANA. 12-15in.5ch.lvs , 3-in. pots $18 00 per 100 Phcenl x Reclinataand f-'arin Ifera 12-15 in., 4-in. pots $15 00 per 100 (Not less than 40 of a class at 100 rate). C ANN *8 (Dormant Roots). 2-3 eyes to each division, best sorts. . .$15 00 per 1000 II litis TRIFOI.UTA Best Defensive Ht-dB*- l'hmt Introduced. SlroiiB. field -grown plants, 15-20 in *s 00 per 1000 (Not less than 400 of a class at 1000 rate ) Latanias, Pandanus, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. "Write for Catalogue. P. J. BERCKMANS CO.. Inc , Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta, Ca. (Established in 1856.) Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WANTED, HOTHOUSE PRODUCE. sively in these p<->«.<1s C.>rr--i>"ihl.'iire solicited. Archdeacon & Co., 100 Murray St., N. T Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. W.ST. SMITH COMPANY Geneva, N. Y. WHOLESALE GROWERS 01 Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Fruit Trees '""i Small Fruits in Kivut vnrioiy. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. hmtan Plants cession and Drumhead, _"» . f Boston, T *ton Market i 15c. per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. LEEK 15c- per 10°; $10° Per 100°- PARSLEY Strong, 40c. per 100; $1.50 per 1000. If wanted by mail always add 10c. per 100. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ORCHARD, VINEYARD, LAWN, PARK, STREET, GARDEN & GREENHOUSE. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue and Trade List free. 49 years, Teenhouses, 1000 acres. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Mention the Floruits' Exchange when writing. Ligustrum Regelianum (Prostrate Privet) A variety of merit. Much li.M.li. r than < :il i hunia. l,;i r^ist Stock in America. All Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut. Hill Ptalla., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. CANNA ROOTS Home grown, strong roots, 2 and 3 eyes each, in perfect condition and strictly true to name. 25 of a variety at 100 rates; 250 of a variety at 1000 rates. Admiral Schley, 3 ft., red, Allemania, 6 rt,, gilt edge. Aiisl ria, 6 It , yellow Buttercup, 2JS rt.. yellow . Chas. Henderson, 3 rt.. rot CRIMSON l: I I. 3 Egamlale, 4 ft., bronze 3 1 Florence Vaujrhan, 5 rt, , yellow 2 1 Golden Bedder, 2>£ rt.. yellow 2 I .J. I). Cabos, 4 Is reet, bronze 2 I J. T. Lovett, 5 rt., red, best foliage. . 2 1 Leopard, 4« ft., yellow spotted 3 ( Mine. Crozy, 3i ft., red 2 I Midway, 4 It., red Mrs. Eisele, 6 ft., apricot. Mrs. Kate Gray, 6 rt., rei Olympia, 3 ft., rod Paul Bruant, 4 ft., red... Pennsylvania, 6 ft., red.. Pres. McKinley Pluto, 3 ft , bron; rod. Ouecii Charlotte. 4 ft., gilt edge. "West Grove, 4 ft . coral pink White Lady, 6 ft., white Zebra, 4 ft , yellow and brown MIXED, dwarf or tall, all cole Circular, describing each variety, mailed free. Prompt delivery CASH WITH ORDER. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver,NewJersey F. &, F. nurseries S1 NEW JERSEY. Wholesale TREESAND PLANTS In full assortment Uentlon the Florist* ' Bxehanrs whsn wrltlm. TREES. TREES. State Fair Grounds. Wm. J. Chinnick, Trenton, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N.Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue fre.-on < mm.h ivis in collec- tion of 20 choice sorts, $3.50 ami if 4.50 per 1(10. Send For List. JESSAMINE GARDENS, '"a:.1"- Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOLLAND HUBSERY STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOR OUB CATALOGUE. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Surplus nursery stock Apple, Peach, Norway Maple, Irish juniper. Abundance, Hale Plum. C. L. LONGSDORF, £5sg. Floradale, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEAS $7.00 per 100. Otaksa Thos. Hogg JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Newark, New York Jentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. P. OIWERHERH 1123 Summit Ave, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Crown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. ' PRICES MODERATE. Nursery Department CHICAGO, ILL.— The business of P. S. Peterson & Son will be conducted in future under the style of Peterson's1 Nursery. HARRISBURG, PA.— The State Hor- ticultural Association has selected Lancaster as the next place of meet- ing, and elected the following officers: President, Howard A. Chase, of Phila- delphia; vice-presidents, Gabriel Hies- ter, of Harrisburg; Hon. W. T. Creasy, of Catawissa; D. C. Rupp, of Shire- manstown; recording secretary, Enos B. Engle, of Waynesboro; correspond- ing secretary, William P. Brinton, of Chr Thomas, of King-of-Prussia, Mont- gomery County. KALAMAZOO, MICH.— The officers and employees of the Central Michigan Nursery, to the number of one hundred, with their wives, were the guests of the : concern at a dinner given on January 20. The officers of the company are: President, W. E. Upjohn; vice-presi- dent, J. W. Rose; treasurer and general manager, Charles A. Maxson; secre- tary, C. A. Krill; manager greenhouses, W. C. Cook; superintendent of Three Rivers branch, C. C. Nash; landscape artist, E. C. Foster. Practical subjects appropriate to the occasion were treated by the speakers, among whom were Charles A. Maxson, who responded for the management; Fred W. Remington for the employees of the Central Michigan Nursery; C. A. Krill for the nursery salesmen; W. C. Cook for the greenhouses, and E. C. Foster for landscape gardening. The Morning Gazette-News devotes almost a page to the proceedings, which were of a inost enjoyable nature. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock <>f both large and small sized EVERGREEN TREES in groat variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. 0> >rr< 'sp< mi 1 1 -m ■« - solicited. THE WM. H, MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OF SEEDS ot American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Plnehurst, N. C. Otto KRtzeimteln, Mgr. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. HERBBGEODS PEONIES. We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SOETS, in nice plants, at $12.00 per 100. List of names on application. W. MAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, England. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. nCSSS BOSKOOP, HOLLAND jc Tree*, Clematis, Pot=Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. No Agents Catalogue fn-cn ik-numd. No Agents The Florists' Exchange 107 Unking the tap Wrong i «.-n .1.™ torn of i in diggi Early Blooming of Magnolia Stellata. 1,1 the vlcinltj of Philadelphia, In BOH, many bushes of Magnolia stellata tare displaying expanded flowers be fare the close of March, and, too, on biiplu-s standing on [,- ;t\ i it . lawns, it seems an earlier date than has been before recorded. On the 29th of March lliiuors won- -x i..< h . 1«-1. This is a useful and beaut Iful Bpecl I Em expanding, the buds are pink, the Bowers appearing white when fuilj n|.,'ii, and they are sweet scented and semi-double. This magnolia is ..i dwui r, BUshj growth. The opening of the lirst buds this season will be watched for with much interest. Tree Tomato. Mr. Ernest Braunton, Los Angeles, BbX, referring to the note on the tree tomato which recently appeared in these columns, says in the California Cultivator: "The tree tomato is Cyphomandra betacea, sometimes known as solanum, from which it differs but slightly in floral structure. It is a native of Bra- zil and a great favorite in tropical and sub-tropical countries. In California it is highly esteemed, and in practically frostless localities is quite well-known. When well cared for it bears an im- mense crop of medium-sized pear- shaped tomatoes of an orange red color, richer in taste and firmer in flesh than the ordinary tomato. For the latter teflon it would prove far superior to the herbaceous tomato as a shipper. We have never known a person who grew it that did not prefer it to the ordinary sorts. For the frostless belt of South Africa it would be a fine thing, for in Europe there are ranges of glass houses especially for forcing this fruit." Our thanks are tendered Mr. Braun- ton Cor the marked copy sent us con- taining the foregoing extract. Tap Roots of Fruit Trees. Nurserymen's customers frequently complain thai the fruit trees furnished thcni. .specially those of the pear, are or those of a ave descended It is the cus- •er these roots m of about a l.'-iin h length The complaining cus- ■fter Is gi m i illj astonished when told that the , titting of these roots is good practice, so considered. What is wrong, is to let the purchaser take away the tree before the roots have been cut to a clean, smooth surface at their ends. They are nearly always in a bruised condition, which is much against their well doing. It is somewhat singular that while purchasers, usually, and not uncom- monly gardeners, like to have strong descending roots, the old world gar- deners, from whom we receive our A B C in matters horticultural, are so opposed to these very roots, that they go from tree to tree in their gardens undermining them and severing these tap roots wherever found. Their belief is. iti.it these roots are opposed to fruit fulness, that even when trees do bear that have them the fruit is not as good as it should be, and that to have perfect fruit of the best quality well fed surface roots are required. Our hot soil in Summer suggests that roots are not to lie encouraged too near the surface, especially in the case of Bars, unless when they are on a lawn; but evidence is not wanting that deep ronling fruit trees are not as satisfac- tory as others. Trumpet Vine Not Flowering:. A reader of The Florists' Exchange asks why his plant of Bignonia radi- cans does not flower. It has been Planted to a stable wall since six years ago. and though still growing well and spreading, it has not bloomed. Six years is rather a long time to wait for flowers, but it is evident that the plant feels it has not accomplished its mis- sion In quite covering the wall, and that it is bound to do this before it flowers, as many a vine has done before it. It has been observed so often that it may be deemed law that, while growth is progressing vigorously there will be but little flowering. Whenever vines have "a free foot" they rarely bloom until reaching the extent of what "" ■''■ I* to cover Starve them, or wait Until the space is covered by them and Havering will follow. It is the sa,,,e with plants in pots, shrubs and trees of all kinds. The fruit tree making a heavy growth de- mands that we wait later for its fruit. II must grow well lirst. So our friend who has the crumpet vim pi until i he i »•■ ii is co> i n •! the Pavla Rubra. I if i in \ arious species ol pi i buckej es. i he s • How oni I ' tnd i he 'in art on< . I ' raai roi tai hya, are not uncommon, but to see thi red oni P, rubra, In collect loni li rare T gh the type is red-flowered th i iei ol It, ■ ome almost yellow, and when collectors send on seeds of it 1 1 ■an 1 1 i ii west, generallj the a I- lings raised come of various colors. It is well worth growing, being in shape and habit between the I « hers men tloned; its grow th, In height, about six to eight feet. But in the case of the varieties mentioned, some are qulti dwarf, little fellows Of but tWO feel having been known to flower freely. American Oaks In Europe. A writer in a French horticultural journal notes that American species of oaks are rarely seen in gardens and plantations, with the exception of Quercus rubra, Phellos and macro- carpa. This seems a singular statement in view of the fact that acorns of all our availaDle species have been sent to France for years past. In fact, nearly all the leading species can be found listed in the catalogues of French nurs- erymen, obtainable by the thousands in seedling and other sizes, and it must be a mistake that sorts other than those named are not to be met with in French gardens and plantations. Oaks as Shrubs. The growing popularity of oaks for ornamental and timber planting is something to be much appreciated by all. What a large and worthy assort- ment those of our own country con- sists of! The difficulty that once con- fronted the planter in the way of get- ting oaks to live when transplanted does not exist to-day, as the require- ments of these trees are better known. Close pruning, with attention to safe- guards applying to all trees when transplanted, almost assures success in the case of oaks. A great curiosity on the few lawns possessing them are the shrub oaks. From our earliest years we all are possessed of the idea that an oak be- comes a monstrous tree. To see a lit- tle fellow, one, two or three feet high, fully developed and bearing a full crop of acorns, is most astonishing to those who see such for the first time, and as a great curiosity all collections of shrubs should include one. The most common is the Quercus ilicifolia, the one so abounding in the wastes of New Jersey. Little bushes of two to three feet bear acorns abund- antly. Then there is another, grow- ing in the same locality, the Q. pri- noides, called dw-arf chestnut oak be- cause its leaves are like those of the large chestnut oak in many particu- lars. Botanists say this is in height two to four feet, but I have seen them ten feet at times. The black jack oak, Quercus nigra, often exists in a dwarf form. I have seen them all the way from two feet to thirty feet, seemingly in perfection of growth, the smallest, two feet, be- ing full of acorns. In the South there is a small oak tree called Q. cinerea, of which there is a dwarf form called Q. pumila, said to be the smallest oak known. I have never seen it, but its height is given as from one to three feet, rarely three, and it bears a profusion of acorns when of but fifteen to twenty inches high. If its acorns are like those of the type, they are handsome; for those that I have seen of Q. cinerea are of good size, and of a deep shining black color. JOSEPH MEEHAN. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. MARLBORO. MASS - WInthrop I.. Lewis is building a large greenhouse. WESTFDSLD. MASS. S E. Barton will erect a large greenhouse. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— Gustave Gagne is building a large gi> F. Gonzalez will build three houses for miscellancon SAN MATEO. CAL.— Fick & Faber ha> ■■ buih ii... o ■ Minuses to be devoted arnations. A targe stock of the variety .Miss Louise Faber has been planted. The Late P. S. Peterson. The i mi., n i ■ i ■ i i the remains ..f I'.b.i S, Peterson, the Chicago ni" ■ i ■ i held in i;. is. ■hill Me- iimii lal Chapel, Wed Tii. folio Ing i ni. .ii.- to t he memoi y of the deceased gentleman il iii.ia ting clerg I'be forest homes. To him bi long thi ■! Unci Ion ..i being I hi Hi I man in Amerl- ci nstituti and pi ■■ ecute the busl- ' i ■ in: laie. Ii. . Wo ■ bes ni a ni and n grateful to the eye than polished Bhafl or mausoleum il Me 1 1. iiii.I shrubs in living green stand as a monument to testify that his strenuous life was not lived in It was his love for flowers and plants .in.] ti.es that ma.le his life-work a con- genial one to him. . . It was this pas- si..,, that gave iiim his unbounded admi- ration for lb. ii' .t S\\..h b naturalist THE LATE PEHER S. PETERSON. the originator of systematic classification, and caused him to iginator and prime mover and chief giver in the erection monument to Linnasus in Lincoln Park. and led him to present a bas relief statue of Linnasus of heroic size to the Art In- stitute of Chicago. . . . As wealth increased his heart turned with increasing love and with gen- erous purpose towards his native land. During the World's Fair he conceived the idea of establishing a permanent Indus- trial Museum of all the world's tools, and as a result there stands now in Stock- holm a permanent exhibit of "Arts and Crafts." He sent hundreds of copies of the little book "Black Beauty" to be given to Swedish children. He founded an Idiot Asvlum in such a way as to pro- vide that the inmates might have a fresh air Summer home in the country, and sent over 1,000 crowns yearly to be dis- tribute.! lo the poor of the district of his old parish home. In the year ISO:; the king of Sweden iiii.I.' him ,i Knight of the Vasa Order. ' conferred only on civilians who bring honor and distinction to their na- tive land. ii Pel i "i ws man ied to Miss Mary \ . lac.-, el !:■■ ion \bi- in October. bis widow and Horticulture in the Klondike Mr. Dailey. a market gardener of I 'aw son, says there is a great craze in that section now for flowers. He is building a greenhouse on a small island at the mouth of the Klondike. Mr. Dailey says $100,000 worth of home- fables were sold in the Daw- son markets last season and $20,000 worth of flowers. He believes the in- terior will from ii. .>a on supply its own garden truck, and owing to the short- ness of the season prices will always be high. ROSES n they are in g i ...,,. i ,,, it will be Iced 1 I ipplied. In i i ■ ■ .' ii ■ I 'in il on n h.n the b. .Is are . . I i . 1 1 ■ . 1 1 ■. 01 Ii a little : n .ii 'i atei it i Ight in. Tii"i . ., in , hi burning the follagi [n p manure, gri taken that no young si s ti,. broken, as sometlm th ■ ai carel be done. Keep the I well, and i i".'i' 'i ill thus be m might, i and long.-r. Red spider will soon b>- n It lll'Mo ugh syringing will keep thi p. t iroontly also will I. bl and as fumigating at this time is not to be pi it there is a crop ol bu I fresh tobacco stems should in the walks; or. b chicken wire and hung benches, as describe.! In thi pagi some time ago. Propagal ing will now ha ■ tended to if the I.l.'ii i I in. h pots ..ii ly in June i the cutting bench should b. gritty, free from all matt i llabli to create I ungus T ■ the best, and each cutting should be CUt Close to the ,.),-. The;, U,ll tllUS root much more evenly. Blind wood, it not to ■ ;'.,',i is " allx the best and cheapest to use. The term "blind wood," however, is not a plants that just grow, throwing stems Of enormous length without any buds. Such plants should be thrown out, as they seldom produi •• nut flowers Ii should BFi ne in mind that upon the quality of the young st. iik much of the future 1'ii'ls i hen fore, the cuttings should be made only from healthy plants. If possible, the tempi ratu sand should be kepi at n degrees, with the air above about ten degrees cooler, at no time allowing a draught to strike the cutt It would not be amiss i. Sollle SOil, if il is I l.. it in shape for potting. A large num- ber of plants is oft potted with soil that is wel and al most at the freezing point. J. F. R. CHANGES III BUSINESS. BATTLE CLERK. MICH I the successor of McCrca & Cole. BRIDGEPORT. CONN Julius Reck, formerh of Villa N.e , b, js ,„,«• lo- cale,) hole at '_':. VMM TORONTO. ONT.— The Tore Co., Limited, is orgai ..f $25,000 and head office In Davi villi LACONIA, N. H.— J. S. Powei bought the store at 421 will run it in connection with his florist business. DANVILLE, ILL.— W. \ sold his stock and b houses both in this . i, a term of yei U i Chicago. ' ILL.— Th. w,. servatories have bi i ital. $50,000: to deal in and grow horticul- tural products: Incorporators C. P. Wil- son. F. Z Marx. 3 SAX FRANCISCO, CAL.— Dominie & Co. have bought out the su. - Ant. mini, a partner, will he In charge of the store. Gregory started in business . Augusta, Me. <;. p. s.ini.orn has given up manently, the hi the a. Ivan. . I expri others, hopes relief may be ing soon. J 08 The Florists' Exchange 50,000 CANNAS : rail i -11 ■• i .>!•■ >l;i«l.i r.-> !;....(. ami Gladioli, 51 .00 per 100. Tritoiii;t I'vaiiii, -n..iig n. 1,1 routs, $ii.<» per 100. Shrubs and Vines. Send for List. Casb, Please. BENJ. CONNELL, West drove, Pa. Mention *he Florist.' Exchange when writing 50,000 CANNAS ' Tn ton hfist. Gtamlard variftit's. Chrysanthemu . high, 5-8 leaves, $2.60 hitdi. Prices GEO. JUST, J"*ff.n.w" Mention the Florl»t»' Exchange when wrltl 5000 Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, Sg Canna Routs, H..ny Alfred Whittley) from clean, vigorous prize-winning stock. Eight prizes in two years. Orders now received for March or later delivery. Write at once lor prices. A. W. WILLIAMS, Highland, N. Y. Mention the FloriHts' Exchange when writing. LET US QUOTE you prices on the lollowi: Yincas, Geraniums, Carnations, Salvia, Etc. Also Asparagus Plnmosus ».££*. B. FRANK BARR, Lancaster, Pa. Selaoinella Emil, 2% in. 2 cts. Verbena. 10 fine soits, 2 in., $1.25 per 100. Rooted cuttings, 40 cts. per 100. Petunia. Double Fine, 16 sorts, 2 in., $1.75 per 100. K. C, $1.00 per 100. GIANT PANSIES, in variety equal to any. -Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine Btociy plants. $2.50 per 1000. . DOUBl.l: HAMi>, 1 migf. 11-iu, Mi,ra n Lull and Giant. $2.50 per 1000. ™ ALYSSUM, DOUBLE, 2 in.. 2 cts. SWAINSONA ALBA, 2 in., 2 cts. VINCA, Green. R. C, 50 cts. per 100. HARDY PINKS, 8 kinds, R. C, 75 cts. per 100. Cash. Rooted cuttings prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. (/> GERANIUMS nis, $■: $20.00 per ldoo ; 1 OOO, DOUBLE. Alphonse Ki.ur.l, ISenule Poitevine, Cer mort, Mme. ISaniey, Miss Kendell, S. A. Nutt. SINCLE. Granville,. lannierie, I.'A ube.Wni.Ewing, Queen of the West, Mrs. K. G. Hill, Mme. Bniant. Rose, Nutmeg, Halm and otlier scented kinds. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS $2.00 2.00 2 60 2 00 Lemon Verbena •.._•.._ ( Stella Gurner I Ageratum j and „„„,, wh'|(e j Abulllon. In Variety 2.60 Altern.nthera, in Variety 2.00 Coleua. In Variety 2 00 Lantana, 10 Varieties 2.00 Smllax 2.00 Salvia Silver Spot. Bonfire and Splendens 2.00 Fuchsia.. In Variety 3.00 Ha'dy English Ivy 2 00 (Routed outtines.of Hardy English Ivy, 75cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.) CASH WITH ORDER. See our full page advertisement in Christmas Number, December 6. R.VINCENT,JR.,&SON White Marsh, Mel. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. :a' Exchange when writing. IMPATIENS THE QUEEN Fine 2-ln. pot plants, $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI From 5-ln. pots, strong, $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. BEGONIA REX 12 varieties. 2-in„ 60c. per doz. ;_$4.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for List, Fine Stock. CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY, Kalamazoo, Mich* Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Double Petunias A superb collection of 60 varieties, R. C, 100 l,v mail. lint less than 5 nf each varietv .. $1 25 PETUNIA (IKAM)Il I.oltA. single, 211 including Savetzii. HELIOTROPE, AHUTILON.s van,., im ,u, ,11 G u K A N 1 1 ' M . « fine i I I 1 1 -~ i \s. 12 iars., R. 0 125 STROHILANTHKS 1) V K HI ANUS, R. C $1 25 and 1 50 GAZANIA SI'M.Mil:\s,l; , i ' 1 1'HKA, Cigar Plant I. ANT AN AS, (! vara \..l IB HUM, r, vars.. in. hiding Stella MOON VINP.S, Smith's llj I, ml Seediing. I Ins variety is the largest tic-wer and the purest white 2 00 UP. Xt -.EN As I Mil VISA and AUS- TKALIS. ir.tolSiu.; :! in 5 00 Pll.KA MI'SCUSA, Aitill, r, Plant 100 S1VA1NSOSIA GALE, alba and roBea. . . . 1 25 Caeh with order, please, GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. VERBENAS UNEQUALED VARIETIES. VIGOROUS STOCK. t Mammoths, boo™ GERANIUMS CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM i pots, in bud. CARNATIONS HEALTHY MISCELLANEOUS. Asparagus Plumosns Nanus, \ii> ratlin P. Paul .Cope's le and $ t I..-, I, Img and fancy sorts 11,-liot rope, light, and li GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings Lt^o*™*; Montmart, Bonnot, Castries, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Poite-i inn. Ki.-nrd. $l r,o per 100; $12.00 per lnou; $100.0(1 per 10,000. Extra strong transplanted, from soil. 10,000 8. A. Nutt. $14.00 per 1000; 0000 Poitevine. $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Coleus Petunias Sage, Etc. plants from pots . I.an.lry. S. Stocky, vit with all the.- ... Nutt. Bruanti, Buchner. Modesty, doubles, and 8 newest double Ivies, $14.00 per 1000; $1.40 per loo. A. Ricanl. Poitevine, F. Perkins, J. Doyle. M. Castellane. J. Viand, J. P Clear}-, A. Lang. $16.00 per Iihhi : $1.60 per 100. Le Soleil, very best glowing scarlet, double, $2.50 per 100. nfll CIIG D P All brightest fancy and' iohbli llULtUa, H. If. , ,lu„ ,,, till cts, per inn. Giant Leaf, 20 vars., grand, finest of all, $1.00 per 100. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Rooted Cuttings Weeping Lantanas Fuchsias Double Petunias Marguerites, Paris llaisies C. A. Harris & Co., Delanson, N.Y. (ERNEST HARRIS, Manager.) Florists' Excha GERANIUMS ROOTED PUTTINGS. For Delivery February 15th to March 15th Castellane, viand, Perkins, Poite- vine, Landry and Rlcard, at Ji.r.o per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Acteon, I.a Favorite, Bonnot, La Pilot. Castris and Jaulln, at $1.60 per 100. No' ough for loon sales ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. MpntloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS In 2 and Vi in. pots, ready for shifting, at $2.00 per 100 ; $18.oo per 1000. In fine shape. Following varieties : 8. A. Nutt, Double Gen. Grant, John Heed, Francis Perkins, Richard Brutt. Montague. Ruy Bias, La Favorite. Bru- anti, Mme. Bruant, Knv. Atkinson, Jas. Gaar and several others. Coleus, strong, mot.'ti cuttings, free of mealy bugs, Verschaffeltii, Gi.Men BeiMor. Goldon Queen and otlier varieties $5. Oil per 1000 Double Petunias, r<>.>ted cuttings, ijil.25 per 100 Heliotrope, all c Feverfew Ageratuiu., 1.25 E.FELTHOUSEN.Schenectady.N.Y. Mention the Snl\ ias Splendeiis, Bt-dnuiii. >-u- 1 25 10 00 Smilax, strong plants, 3 inch pots... 3 00 25 Oil WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y. Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. XXX STOCK CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLEN- IlENS GIGANTKl M. Well-grown plants fr, mi ;: in i„,ts, in bnd and bloom. So. ml per 100; from 4-in. pots. SI.:, r,l,v ..; $10.00 per 100. IIKIIOMA REX. In 12 standard market varieties, from •_"., in. put, .. 1 IK , loo, $35 on per 1000. GERANIUMS. nl.le.Cen. Grant, Alp house P.ieard. P.ruanti. P.eante Poitevine. liloire de France, S A. Null I ,. t'avunte. lean Viand, etc . well grnu m da i.t- I run i L",. ill. puts, $2,511 per 100; dnruianl tuber- . I'll eyes, ('has. hi, agu l-lnr, ,i, e Vaughati. ,,uie, u pa Canna, Egaudale. etc, $2 no PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa, ISOO SURPLUS SMILAX 60 cents per 100 from 2-inch pots, E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. SHAMROCK SOMETHING NEW. From Cemetery of Downpatriek, Ireland, Plants, from 2'4" in. pots, ready Feb. 1, 54.00 per 100; S35.no p,-r woo; 2:,n at 1000 rate. Cash with order. Order early, as stock is limited. J. D. HARCOURT'S SON, WAPPINGERS FALLS, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Special Prices ON GERANIUMS For the Next Two Weeks. 8END FOR LIST. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. Pansies Worth Raising STRONG PLANTS. S4.00 per lOOO; $2 50 per 500; St 00 per 100. f. o. b. Express here. Cash with order. CHR. S0LTAU, .r.«.A^. tfpntlon the rinrlsfw' Bxfhange when wrlrlog. PHNS1ES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plants, $4.00 per 1000. Large plants, ready to bloom, $1.00 p.-r 10U; $S.OO per 1000. Seed, $1.00 perpkt.: $5.00peroz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, lM^.Bm Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. Strong, fine stocky plants, in mixed colors, by mail, 75c. per 100 ; J3.00 per 1000 : $25.00 per 10,000. Large transplanted plants, in hud and bloom, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. PANSY PLANTS 100,000 ol my well known strain; 40c. per 100; $3.00 per 1.000; 4.000 [or $10.00. DAISIES, red and white. 30c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. VINCAS, very large fleld-grown, $5.00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. nallCICC I'mc large, transplanted plants from rARSICS cold frame, Ilugnot. ( 'assierand I Idler prize strains. 50, . per 100: $:t.00 per loon. Verbena-, It (' 60c. per Inn $ , ue i ,.-r loon. Ilmible Y\ lute Daisies, large plants, ..he per loO: $.-,.00 per lOtKl. Dwarf Blue Lobelia. R. <'., $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 10110. Asparatnls, from llats, ready for potting, Plumosns Nairn-. $2. on per loo; $ls.nO per 1IKW. Si.reii-'en, $1.00 j.er 1IHI; $7.00 per 1000. Cyclamen, Hum Hal-. f-.MKl per Ion; $15 00 per 1000: 24 111. pots, $:ii,er 100: 3 m., $4 peril"). Terms, cash. Hill Top lire.- nil. ,lls,,s,l.-,li; i.ray Ave.. I tir.l. N. \. Mention the FlorlsM' Exchange when writing. Pansy Plants Per 100. Large Elowering: $2.50perl000 »0 50 Asparagus Sprengeri. flue plants 2 00 Coleus, 20 var.,2in. pots 2 00 Geraniums, 10 var„ 2« in. pots, $2.50 and 3 00 Canna Roots, lOvar 3 00 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware. Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Write for particulars. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St., N Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange unary 81, 1908 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a ; ROBT. CRAIG & SON ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ l ...CARNATIONS... ■ and Novelties in Decorative Plants ■ ? Market and 4»th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 5 Jurists' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK Wyncote, Pa. Areca Lutoscens. Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS line mid lame B : plants ttuit \\ ill pa j , LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N J. Orchid Growers and Importers. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOW IN BLOOM! ERICA: Plants, it. . all kinds .it Palms and i) rntivc apt deliveries made in llr.».klyn and Write forour illustrate, 1 ,'atal.^-u-- A. SCHULTHEIS, P. O. Box 78. College Toiiit, Queens ISorough.N. Y. UentloD the florists' Exchange when writing. The New Nephrolepis Fern ANNA FOSTER The moBt beautiful fern yet introduced. Very prolific ; quick seller ; very low prices. From 3 in., $20.00 per 100. Keutias, $50.00. $75.00, $100.00 per II M r doz. A I per 100. L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St. Dorchester, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS! FERNS! I make a specialty of email ferns suitable for fern dishes, etc., nice bushy stock and a good variety of the most hardy kinds. 2M in. pots, $3 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Decorative Palms Araucarias, Ficns, Hay Trees And smaller size Palms for Spring shipment. Carefully grown and packed by HAERENS BROS., Somergem, Belgium AUGUST R0LKER a SONS. P.O. Box 752. New York Mention the Florists' Excnsnge when writing. CLEMATIS PANICULATA 3-year-old, field-grown plants. $12.00perIO0. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI Extra strong, 2*4 in.. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co., reorganization of Jno. A. Doyle 4 Co. Springfield. 0. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS 500 well established 4-in. pot plants of CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE. Must be shifted at once. 500 Cattleya Labiata, in baskets. 200 CALANTHE VEITCHII, large flow- ering bulbs. It interested, write at once for prices and further particulars. Our descriptive catalogue of general florists ' stock just mailed. Write us if not received NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the Florists' Exchang* when writing. The Florists' Exchange J 09 15 PER CENT. MME.VANDERCRUYSSEN SIMON MARDNER ley Pips for rally ,,r late fureiiu;. I! an Hya- cinths. I'aper Whites. Dut. h liulbs, etc., all for Fall delivery. Prices cheerfully quoted. CHAS. F. MEYER Importer of Bulbs, and Plants and Sole Repre- sentative of the Ap. D'Haene Co., ltd., Ghent, 19 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Kentia Belmoreana Fine plants, 7 and 8 In. pots; 7 leaves; 42 to 60 In. high, $50.00 per doz. Asparagus i-Iuiiio-.ii-. Nanus. 6-in pots; strong plants. $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Spreniceri, 5-tn pots; strong bushy plants. ,25.00 per 100 P.J. BURGEVIN, Port Chester, N.Y. writing. Florists' Exchange Write for Prices PALMS, JARDINIERE FERNS, DRACENAH. PANDANII8, and AZALEAS. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY If you are In the market for Ferns and want the beat, give us a trial order. Owing to the ateadily in- creasing demand for our stock we have added an- other large range of greenhouses to our establish- ment and can nil, r tin* h,^t Mock of Ferns ever produced in unlimited quantities at comparatively $3.00 per 100: $25.0 .plants... $15 00 ! TELEPHONE CALL— 29 I. Anderson & Christensen, Short Hills, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Catalogue Cuts Our new revised Catalogue No. B, FLOiateBS knd PLHNTS 136 pages and cover, a valuable collection for catalogue makers, will be mailed, postpaid, on receipt of 60 cents, which amount will be de- ducted from first order received for cuts. A .T. DELAMARE PTG. &. PUB. CO., Ltd. P. O. Box 1697, Mow York. BOSTON FERNS j ;-,','.', iik Clothilda Bonpeii Rose, strong lor ti to 8 in. pniH pots, 110.00 pet 100; D pet loo. THE tONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS SPBBNOj i:i, w.oo por 100; $25.00 per 1000 2Xx3Xlnchp..t». Strong, well established plauis ; splendid value JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York Mention the Florists' Exchsnge when writing. | DWARF BOSTON FERINSt §■ 6-ln. pots. $0.00 per dozen. 8 and 0-ln. pots, $12.00 per dozen. f' SU Adiantum Cunealnni, i -in. pots $2.00 per doz. ; $ir,.no per loo «; })< Asparagus Hprengrerl, 6-ln. pots 2.00 •• 16.00 •• fj paragus HprenKe EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28A Short Hills. Mention the Florists' Exchange < I mi; \KI \ s| II. LATA, I'.ol (, X l\\ I I.I.I A, in, in 5 in., bushy. $3.00 per doz. IK I > KIAsTK \ .Rubber $4.00 to $6.00 per doz., according to size. JNO. G. EISELE, Philadelphia, Pa. 20th and Ontario Streets. Florists' Exchange 80,000 BOSTON FERNS I make a speclaltyot NEPHROLEPIS EXAETATA BOSTONIENSIS. Small plants, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $15.00 per 100. ALSO A FINE LOT OF Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsterlana, 4 in. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; 7 In. pots, $2.00 to $2.50 each; larger plants. $3. 00 Co $15. 00 each. Kentia Forsterlana. 2h, In. pots, $18.00 per 100; 3% In. pots, $15.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 >i In. pots, $18.00 per 100. Adiantum Cuueatum, 3X In. pots, $1.25 per doz. ; 5 in. pots. $2.0 \|MTh'iirril proeulK mse Killing to work. SITUATION wanted by first-class rose grower, as foreman on commercial place where roses are grown as a specinlty. Best of references as to character and ability. Ace 33. single. \.|.'i - !• \ • ,r. I ].., i.t .■ f' . h-ui;.'.- YOUNG MAN, EXPERIENCED IN BEAUTY AND TEA ROSES. CARNATIONS AND GEN- ERAL STOCK. DESIRES POSITION. COMPE- TENT TO TAKE CHARGE OF SECTION. OR FULL CHARGE OF SMALL PLACE. BEST OF REFERENCES AS TO CHARACTER AND ABIL- ITY. ADDRESS E. B.. CARE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE. I AM a Slavonian by birth; nntiini li/nl of the United States 0 years: spent II English; married, but n Private position cIi.m- t<. I Vimsylvama or New Jersey preferred. Address statins wages, Jo- seph SUripko, I'. 0. Box 1(17. Lausford, Pa. HELP WANTED WANTDIl. night fire houses'. i;,!',,'aVi.'.|, "i H.^SH!;iE: »i',IIH \\..r 1 ;.,■_- 1 nisheih l"e!iVl'">it'n M...aie 1 lon-l I .. II ll'iM r Valb u \ \ ILL. at i.ii.-e. liable ,\|'n!i" .'i.,ih Ing referen. < 1: ' Pa. ose grower; must have ex- y, and be thoroughly re- - II ll.'e- eXpeeli (1 llll.l L'iv- Scott A Son, Sharon Bill, \\ Wl KM, a i: i of beiMihL- : '■' i »tKPeand Easte! ■ aii.l steady i I Powell, 11 and 13 Cres- i\.i.vti;ii \ i . i . ' .■:■:. ,.-.,,, ,„,,, , thiaj toeS >•',' ii' < are Florists' iix- WANTED. Factor ana snipping ntit Must liav«- kn«-.\v1.-il-e ..f Seed and Bulb business. Clucas & Boddington Co., N^Vwkl'i,,; WANTED. SEEDSMAN Expert iinii ii andEurope. A good • •iliiuiictit p. act and i in Clncas S Boddington Co., mI^isS0}^: Mention ttie FlorlaU' Exchange when writing. HELP WANTED J. J. Curamlnga, P.iiltln Md. willing iUHl per 1 West WE WANT a young man familiar with botani- cal names for our office; must be a good speller, fair writer, alile to use typewriter and to take dictation. Send testimonials as to ability and character. None else need apply. Keasnner Bros.. Oneco. Florida. WANTED, married man. with no family pre- ferred, to assisi pnm'inp viulets and bedding plants. Must be willing, quick and sober. Wages $30.00 per month, house, coal and vegetables. Steady place. References required. Address Win. Herzog. Morris Plains. N. J. One who thoroughly understands general nursery work. American Address, stating wages and previous C. B.. care Florists' Exchange. apply. Address K. C, WANTED. Stenographer, Typewriter and Assistant Bookkeeper. bulb and plant business. Female preferred. Apply Clucas & Boddington Co., SPe^rkcity: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES l'ii|; SAl.K -Well-paving florist establi-1 (Jraiu! View on Hudson, N. 1\; greeni and residence, several acres of land; •l.icki'il; ]im[ witter hearing; everything i FOR SALE, a greenhouse pla FOR SALE — Eighr greenheuses. dwelling with 'Stern Connect!- Address D. D., bnildinp in the tin. -st city in w New I iiinn liep,,]. Very cheap- ferred. Parties who could run advantageous. Two or three might ugh. Terms easy. SALE— Old i a-s of ground, 10 greenln.iiM.-s. e.,hl frames' in house, burn. etc. Large cemeterv oppo- Thlrty minutes from New York City, ent lo- pass place; JS trade. Call and M. Hutchinsoi sold within ten days; m>: a snap for quick buyer. • Florists' Exchange. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS TO KENT \ feet of glass without stock. lieulars In first letter. Address D. F lorists' Exchange. "ifenliuiise property ; MISCELLANEOUS in Northern New York; about iss; fine stoek for wholesale i inhabitants and large sur- ■; reason for selling, poor reene, 110 Flower Ave. E.. Price $100. J. H. Ives. Danbury. Bargains in Greenhouse Material No. 8; used by n..il.T: i.ri.-.. s: < < n. ■ S.mIIiit No. 5 \™ ll-l li.-.l Sn-li tlaz.-.l Willi three rows nt n-iu. glass, size :i.\(!; price J1.G5. Cj-presa. roken. ?2.75 per bo freight paid. $1.'. pood as any 15c. hose in want good hose for little. order fur nnly 25 ft. as san alileeil siitlnd. Wr-iii-hl I r. ri I'lite Murk sn.-ir Vln.. 3c. per ft.: 1 in., Sijc. r SONS CO. Uk I All I II", IND. ggtlop the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltl HARDY ROSES, Etc. FOR SPRINC DELIVERY. A Few HYACINTH BULBS on Hand. C. H. JOOSTEN, '^.it'ree,'."^ New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. THE FLORISTS- EXCHANGE, 2 Dunne St. Chicago. News of the Week. cuts of stock coming into the market; it anything, they are shorter than a week ago. Long-stemmed American Beauty roses can now be listed amongst the scarce articles, as the supply has fallen oft considerably. The same is true of Liberty. In fact, I do not think the Chicago market has ever seen such short supplies in the way of roses as there is at the present time, and if the existing cloudy weather continues, it will be some time before there is any material change. The shortage can, for the most part, be traced to the inade- quate coal supply, as the great ma- jority of growers have not got fuel enough on hand to carry them through until Spring, and those who have a supply are not firing any heavier than the ones who are short. In carnations the shortage is not so marked as in roses. The supply of pink sorts is sufficient to meet all de- mands; white and reds are short, espe- cialy white, due to the large number of funeral orders prevailing at the pres- ent time. Preliminary measures were taken to have a department of floriculture, greenhouse pests, and plant diseases in connection with the horticultural de- partment of the State Experiment sta- tion at Urbana, at a meeting of com- mittees of the Chicago Horticultural Society and the Florists' Club held on January 20. H. W. Bruns. of West Madison, is forcing upwards of three-quarters of a million of lily of the valley pips this Stollery Bros, are commencing to cut from 50,000 tulips; all are in prime con, ditiop. M. Wieland. of Evanston, reports trade better with him thaa ever before at this time of the year. The George Wittbold Co. had the dec- orations for the Fete of All Nations at the Auditorium. Smilax and holly were the. principal things used, in connection with the different flags. A great many palms were also employed. The firm furnished the cut flowers that were sold there. The florists have made arrangements to go over the Lake Shore and Michi- gan Southern Railroad to the carnation meeting in Brooklyn. Those from the West who intend eoing should make arrangements to accompany the Chi- cago contingent. A special car will be furnished. Intending delegates should communicate with Mr. Vorburgh. of th» Lake Shore Road. About twenty will go from here. Vaughan's Seed Store is undergoing its annual cleaning prior to the opening for Spring trade. C. E. Dickinson is again seen at his desk after a short vacation. Edgar Sanders continues to gain his strength slowly. He is now able to go around his room quite lively. Visitor: H. E. Phiipott. Winnepeg, Man. R. JOHNSTONE. \ ri. mi litniiti l-.ii.lesin.li.l anil Hr tits, strongly rooted. W.H.GULLfcTTa SONS, Lincoln, III. Mention the Florists' Exchange Mention the Florlita' Exchange when writing. FLORISTS KNOW THAT THEY CAN BUY CUSHMAN'S HYBRID Gladiolus Bulbs At practical Living Prices. Write for List. Cushman Gladiolus Co. SYLVANIA, OHIO. jlentlon the Florlets' Bjscbaoge when writing. .. _„«, The Florists' Exchange in NOW IS THE TIME TO PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR GRHFTED ROSES SEND FOR PRICE LIST A. N. PIERSON, Flni-lHti' Exchange Cromwell, Conn. CARNATIONS CLEAN STOCK. J. W. HOWARD, RUSSELL ST., Woburn, Hass. Mention the riorljU' Exchange wb*o writing. CARNATIONS b'lorialiH.. Mr- 1 aws. Oov. Wolcott. Kstella Morning Glory J. H. Mimley .. Mrs. P. Palmer . Mrs. Bradt. '.'.'.'.'. Cressbrook Gaiety Mrs. F. Joost.... Dorothy EVENDEN BRUS., Williamsport. Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PLANT CULTURE Price, 91.00. Send for a copy. The Florists' Exchange, P.O.Box 1697, N.Y. Carnation Cuttings THE COTTAGE GARDENS. Queens.N. Y. Carnation Cuttings Well rooted. Now ready for immediate delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook $4.50 J40.00 Queen Louise 3.00 25.00 Roosevelt 3.50 30.00 Palmer 6.00 45.00 Higinbotham ..... 0.00 50.00 Prosperity 3.50 30 00 Morning Glory .... 2.00 15.00 Liberal discount on large orders. T.KRAFT, 1 35 Johnson Av., Newark, N.J. THE AMERICAN CARNATION A ■ a •>'53r~' *■''* fa Hpi PjHL ... ROOTED E Mad.' from the "Prize Winning Stock" of America. 1 'er 1000 AMERICAN BEAUTY . . . $30.00 IVORY . 30.00 LA FRANCE . 30.00 BRIDE and BRIDESMAID . . 15.00 METEOR . 15.00 GOLDEN GATE 15.00 Cuttings from plants in most perfect state of health. Rooted and handled by an expert propagator. HELLER BROS., sf°luotrhalpacSk New Castle, Ind. Mention the Florists' Bxcba New Forcing Rose A grand Winter Kose growing and flowering continually; color deep pink; a vigorous growor. Flower bud long, keeping good form as it opens, retaining perfect color until petals fall. Very fragrant ; good stiff stems. Young plants in i\i inch pots, $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. Two-year-old plants, In 5 iD. pots, $50.00 per 100; 6 in. pots, $75.00 per 100. Stock ready April 15lh. Quantity limited. JACOB BECKER, 5218 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FINE YOUNG STOCK, TRUE TO NAME, FROM 2 '--IN. POTS oo; tio.oo per 1000. \l:, S2.50 pe: Marie Van Hon It, Climbing til ill. sn Hon Sileu.-. ClothiMr Sonpi-lt Ma.l. .To*, si.-hu.-ir Yellow II 1 , , Aggrippina, christm. Louis do la Rive, iirnssan lypip/, Ktoile de Lyon, In I s, ,,,,,, ,, LaPactole, Lucullue, Lady Warrendar, Qolden Rambler. • 2.7s Per 100; $22.50 per iooo. Primes* Bonnie. Mad. di Wattevllle, Ma The Cmeen, ».!■'«' per too; $25.00 pei Pink La France, Wei. h. Cannlle. Corntesse Frigneui Whit,- Malinaisnn, Climbing Meteor, Kai serin, Mrs. Itobert Peary, liii-l.-ni Mmn.iii Mali.- Ailelai.l Mare.hal Niel, ■ strip. m] \l;il I 1 ranee, I: I I., \ii in tte, Cecili H' miner, p.-tite 1 $3.00 per 100 straight. Sonv. ,le Mai Perl , I'rairic yueer. Mrs. Robert I S4.00 per 100. Sonv. de Wootton. President larnot, Hybrid Perpetual Roses, good assortment, $4.00 per Inn I86.1 Moss Roses, in ton varieties, ,3.00 per 100; (25.00 per 1000. Two year old Roses, from 4-inch pots, 8 1 0.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler. Bridesmaid, Clothild Mai n. ,11 c... In 1 Man. cinllot. Papa Uontior, Lamarque. Bride, yellow Sonpert, muss an r, piitz. n Dei K-nsi-riii. White DCaman coehet, Mary "Wa Miscellaneous Plants - rney Lady 100; (2O.0 lir> santlieiiiiitiis. \. u , . arly an.l lit. nini-li. -, Navilraga vino f: ..VI pi-r inn fL'n III! pit 1000. Smis.-% i.-lii /,■> I Ianl> I'inks, six varieties, Hinall pots. $i'.iiii Small I i-i-us, s-_. ..Small ami Large I ., -a, I;..-. Asparagus S|in-Tu,-i-i. , p, , v- .11 pi 1 I"" Pi Dpi rmlnt, *4.<»1 3-in..Sl no. |i - - .. , I ■ ■ A- .IS"- I'lm lls. .1 ill. $11.1.1, --.-..I p, , 11. 1. SEND I til! LIST. CASH WITH OBDEB. The National Plant Co., Dayton, Ohio Mention the riurUU- Exchange when writing. \\2 The Florists' Exchange ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINCS '"! President McKinley THE SIOO PRIZE CARNATION. ROOTED CUTTINGS, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100 per 1000. All the Standard and Newer Varieties. If It's Quality You're Looking For, We Are Confident We Can Please You. Prices On Application. E. T. CRAVE, Richmond, Ind. Mention tne Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS LOWNDES, Fine Large Commercial White. ENCHANTRESS, MRS. THE0. ROOSEVELT, HARL0WARDEN, SYBIL, MARSHALL FIELD, PRESIDENT ft cKtNLEY, WHITE BRADT, FRAGRANCE. $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 ADONIS $3 00 $14 00 $120 00 HER MAJESTY 2 00 10 00 80 00 LILLIAN POND 2 00 10 00 75 00 INNOCENCE 6 00 so 00 Other Leading, New and Standard Varieties. AUDVC MITUCUIIIIC Wl> liave a large stock of the leading new varieties. until 5flH I ntmUrnOi Prompt delivery March 1st, or earlier. Send for complete list of new and standard varieties, now ready. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Mention the Florists ' Exchange NEW WHITE CARNATION May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A first class commercial white nf trm.tl marketable size, very productive, perfect shaped flower, of good form and substance. A calyx that never splits under any con- ditions. Rich clove fragrance. Agooil strong grower and brings the first price In New York market. Trice, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Now fast taking the lead as a first-class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in any quantity. Price, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Mention the riorum' Exchange when wrltlnr. CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Now Ready Guardian Angel Genevieve Lord Nelson Cressbrook Triumph HlKlnbotbam ... Horning Glory America Palmer Mrs. U. Hie Chicago (Red I Flora Hill Queen Louise. Pern Hoosier -Haiti VARIEGATED. 100; $13.00 por^lOOO. QAQrC We" Rooted Cuttings nV^OLO Strong and Healthy Bride Bridesmaid.. F»erle Per 100 Per 1000 Golden Gate. 12 bo I Ivory .. 12 50 I Per 100 Per 1000 be returned PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IUL. Florists' Exchange TE CAR THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 to 31/2-inch bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The calyx never burstB, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50: 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO., SOUTH NATICK, MASS. Mentloo the FlorlBts' Buhaogt, CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings We are receiving orders now for the New Carnations of 1903 ; also for the New and Standard sorts. Send for Descriptive Price List. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Fancv Carnation ^ " #i IB ■2',-;t'.. inrlii'H; i-alyx Orange, striped strong; fine stem. Six blooms prepaid. "A Beautiful Flower," says Mr. Horace Mc Far land. Don't miss it. We have arrown it for five vrars. Ready for immediate delivery, 12 ror$l.r.n, tlii.nii per 100. $75.00 \><-r 1.000 KNCHANTKKss, fur immediate delivery. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. vh*»n writlmr mows WNfc ..matloii is proving itself a paying commercial white. It was in full crop fur (.tie Holidays, Has been in continuous emp slnee August. We do not claim a Fancy, but the best paying White onour market to-day. as a keeper, as a producer, seller and shipper. It is all we claim for it. We are bonking orders now for February 1st to 15th de- livery. First-class cuttings and satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Place your or- der with S. S. Skidelsky, traveling salesman, or J. Otaminage & Suns, London. Out., Canadian agents, or send direct. JO. oil per 100; $50.00 per linn): $4.Viio per 1000 in 5000 lots; $40.00 per 1000 Wm. Mnrphy,Wholesale Carnation Grower 130 E. Third St, Cincinnati. Ohio Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 J. H. Manley $6 00 Harry Fenn 6 00 Gov. Wolcott 5 00 Mrs. Lawson 3 00 Goodenough, white 2 60 Morning Glory 2 00 Gen. Maceo 1 50 Mrs. Joost 1 50 SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD, NORTH ABINQTON, MASS. Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing Carnations, Rooted Cuttings White. Pink. Per 100 IVrlooo En, lion Ivr loo IVr 1000 Alba, $6.00 $50.00 tress, (12.00 Wolcott, 5 00 45.00 Nelson, 0.00 $50.00 Lorna, 2.50 2ip.no Oresshrook. 4.00 35.00 Norway, 2.00 17..V) Dorothy. 2.00 17.50 fila.-K-r. 2.00 White Cloud.l. 50 r.60 Mrs.Lawson,2.00 17.50 Mrs. Joost. 1.50 Adonis, $14.00 S?"'"!?! Apollo, 6.00 $50.00 lnuInJ Variegated. Per 100 Per 10C Jf4.no $35 ( Pirn. li.Olirz, IMin 17 ..O Holcty Ben Ma 2.00 17.60 Stella. Roosevelt, 2.00 17.50 Prosperity. 3.00 Mrs. Bradt, 2.50 250 at 1000 Hates.' BOSTON FERNS. 2^ In.. $8.00 per 100; 3 In., $10.00 per 10 15c: 6 In., 25c; 6 In., 50c; 7 in.. $1.00; 8 ll WJ.&M.S.VESEY.Fott Wayne, Ind. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Success ■ The New Pink Carnation " on. It 5 oil want er now from Henry Ganpinage & Sons, $2 50 per 25; JOHN G. SHOLL, Burlington, N.J. Ueotlon the florists PtocbaBgg when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTEDTCUTTINGS. Ready Per 1000 Morpiinu <;l*,rj Ethel Cropker". Late l.i.,.,. Queen Louise.. Alba Her Majesty ... Prosperity ALBERT M. HERR, ^ncter. p,. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINCS Genevieve Lord, $1.50 per 100 Morning Glory, - 1.00 per 100 Flora Hill, all sold. JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES TWO CRAND WHITE CARNATIONS "GOV. -WOLCOTT" and "BOSTON MARKET." seed pod. Both oriednoted by III,- I'PH'IIHT, S, Pit nl \\ ill, .,111 PIP, 1 I., I1..1 Kprini; . .t 1PHPJ. .s a Hiffh-grao The Latter, sent c the Boston Market. lioirycl for early, five, ami cnpitipiuuiis bloomiiitr. Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $4fl.OO '•HUSTON MARKET Both will be 10 and 20. 5.O0 40.00 IMiibilion jil r.i.M.l.lyn. February PETER FISHER.Eilis, Mass. PUSS LOUISE FPER NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches In diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to 4 feet in length. Received Cerini' ot.' ol Merit atSummer Flower Show Of the Pllclllc P'wiyP HnrPleultuml Society. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per dozen; $10.00 per 100 ; J7o.no per looii; $: uu per ln.nnn. All orders to be filled In rotation. from February 1, 1903. F1CK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. Mention the Florists' January 31, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 113 CARNATIONS & The 'fact that we are noting 80 per cen quality ..four stock, i < i I"' Prosperity fcf :>" Cl't'MslTl'ok , .' ■">" Mrs. Uni.lt 4 c«l Mrs. I nimon I "" (.,.1.1. , i Iteiiut, 4 00 «;. II. Crane ,.,,..,, Louise Genevieve Lord BttnM l>e:ui . . Kldorud.. 100 800 Win. Beotl 100 800 Norway 2 00 15 00 Florlnnu 3 00 1'.'. 00 EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing. iHflTlOH 6DTT1NG8 READY NOW. 1000 California Rooted Cuttings are worth 2000 Eastern Booted Cuttings. Perlioz. Per 100 Gov. WultoU, white fO 60 H 00 Alba, white 60 4 00 Golden ueauly, yellow GO 4 00 Vloliaua. variegated— very nice.. 1 25 9 00 Mrs. Palmer, scarlet Co 4 00 Stella, Dorner's variegated 60 4 00 Corbett, salmon 40 3 00 Norway, white 30 1 60 Governor Kooaevelt, ma- Gold NUKKet, yellow, Mrs. Lawson, pink.. EK>pt, maroon Queen Lou Mermaid, salmon, i Portia, scarlet Wm. Scott, pink... Argyle, pink El Dorado, yellow General. Jlami, ge lots. 6 at 12 rates Terms, SPOT CASH, prepaid to your city above prices. All rooted cuttings sold under* press conditions that If not satisfactory on i rival, return Immediately, when money will Ialifornia CARNATION CO., &Dge when writing. fCARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY /j\ We can ship at once well-rooted cuttings of the following varieties, free from disease and first- class in every respect. None better and seldom equaled. Write for Quotations and Catalogue. ! ft\ Gov; Wolcot. T E. A. Nelson fl\ Eatelle Xi White Cloud W Mi-.. Potter Pal in V Adonis Lillian Pond Pri-siili-lil Mill Golden Beauty Apollo Morning Glory J. H. Manliy .loosl Enqnirer Mrs. lino. itooseveK Prosperity Guardian Angel Mrs. Biginbol hum Dorotb] THOMPSON JOLIET, CARNATION CO. ILLINOIS. ^€€€€€€€€€€€^^€€^^^€^^€;€€€€€€€€€£ / Uentlon tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS rlOO Per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates. Prices on other varieties on application. C. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings from Clean, Healthy Stock. Itoa.ly. I Mrs. Thomas Lawson - $2.50 $20.00 The Marquis - - - - 1.25 10.00 Qov. Roosevelt - - - 2.00 15.00 For February ami March Delivery. J. H. Hanley - - 75c Harry Fenn - - 75c. (Irs. Hlglnbotham 75c, Queen Louise, or Lorna THEODOR LEONHARD P. O. Box 1646, Paterson, N $0.00 $50.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 2.50 20.00 ROOTE D CUTTINGS CARNATIONS CARNATIONS and ROSES Flora Hill Wliile Cloud Mrs. Lawson,".'.'.'.'.' Sport i.uanlinn Angel. »;,INCH POTS Per 100 *4.IM> Bride Bridesmaid . IVORY CUTTINGS, $».5(l per 100; 20.00 per 1000. WIETOR BROS., 51-53 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ills. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Roses and Carnations nil from grafted si Our Cutting* are all selected fo strength and health. There is n, finer stock grown. The Roses ar, ol Meteor. ROSES. Per 100 I :.-ns I CARNATIONS. Flora Hill Gov. Wolcott.. White Bradt.. . 5.00 .12.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson... The Marquis Cresshrook Floriana K.iicliuiitress Morning Glory. sTKll'lll. Lillian Pond er 100 $2.00 MAROON. Gen. Maceo. . Roosevelt WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE LOTS. No order for less than BO of one a 3n,lcHn,l bri.lesinaid Rosen, ready April 1 fill, ,1 at these prices. We v SifiK: BASSETT & WASHBURN •BMUT The Best Selling White on the Market To-day. and very large. Very free arid tlnimus. 1- Boston, the flowers sold Tor $3.00 $5.00; 100, $10.00; 'A-.ll. $'A').IH); .-,00, $37.60; 1000, $76.00. Orders Booked Now for February Delivery. S. J. REUTER, - Westerly, R. I, VERBENAS CARNATIONS (rrowere of Yerhenas ID the :io buy of us are sure to get ttiugs perfectly healthy and Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 10 1000; $46.00 per 10,000. Plants, ?'i.50 per 100; 520.00 per 1 RED icl Crocker. . ;crimson Harry Fenn Gov. Itncisei.il YELLOW Buttercup (...1,1 Nugget I l.lolO.I,. VARIEGATED Dorothy vt bltnej 6 00 ri-,.s|,,-i it> 2 50 Mrs. <; M. llmdt 3 00 Arnmzindy 1 25 our Grafted Etosef are nnebnshj idantR. and are grown in 3-iu. and 3k;-in. pots, orders hook, d now for delivery in May, June and July. BRIDESMAID, BRIDK, GOLDEN GATE, K » ISKR1 •». ,15.00 per 100. 1VORV, LIBERTY, $18 tin per 100. Send For Catalogue. GRAFTED ROSES J. L. DILLON, ■ Bloomsburg, Pa. Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. ROOTED CUTTINCS-NEW VARIETIES Per 100 Harlowarden, crimson $12 00 Marshall Field, variegated 12 00 Her Majesty, white 10 00 Adonis, scarlet. (Hill) 1* 00 Pres. McKiulev, cerise. (Grave) 12 00 Murpb>'s White, (Murpliy) Lillian Pond, white. (Eeuter) Penelope, white. (Dorner) Sibyl, cerise. (Dorner) ROOTED CUTTINGS STANDARD VARIETIES Per 100 Mrs, Higinbothani, the best and most profitable pink . . . $5 00 Mrs. E. A. Kelson, beautiful, large, clear pink, strong stem, gaining more admirers every day G 00 Cressbrook, pink, a shade darker than Nelson 5 00 Gov. 'Wolcott, white, strong stem, fine form, good keeper 5 00 Queen Louise, white, very free Lorna, white, the largest and one of the best Norway, white, large, best stem and best keeper Mrs. Potter Palmer, scarlet, the best we ever grew . . 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PAGE A Trip to Mount Mitchell (Illus.) .. 120 American Carnation SocieLy American Rose' Society .. 114 Books Received Bowling .. 118 Briefs for Busy Florists .. 121 Canadian News Carnations (Illus.) .. 116 Carnations, etc., at Laneast. N. T Catalogues Received... .- Caught on the Fly Changes in Business . 107 C. S. A., The, and Varietj Estell .. 115 Fire . . 114 Firms \V>> Are Building .. 107 Seed Trade Report S. A. F. Plant'Resistratinn Sweet Peas TRADE NOTES— o Philadelphia : New York Boston, Denver, Hartford, Provi- dence, R. I Cincinnati, Cleveland. Indianap- olis, Kalamazoo, Osage. la. Toledo lane. Mm,,]., Newburgh, N. Y. i imaha FIRE. NfEWARK, N. Y.— The large green- r. Clark, florist, in the east- lllo Ilames befole Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Adiantum cuneatum Croweanum; found growing in a bed of A. cuneatum thirteen years ago, nothing except pure stock of A. cuneatum having been grown for eight years previous. Fronds much larger, habit of growth much stronger than that of the parent vari- ety. Foliage very dark green, graceful, ripening in about one-half the time needed for A. cuneatum. Height, 28 to 30 inches. Has never been known to produce fertile seed. Originally grown by Mr. Crowe under the name of Bardii, for which the name Croweanum is now substituted. YVM. J. STEWART, Secretary. Express Rates The various meetings of florists who ship cut flowers, held for the purpose of protesting against the advance on express rates, which protest is shared in by the S. A. F„ are all right in their way, and. we hope, may be productive of the object sought— the restoration of the former rates. We have been told, however, of the pressure that was necessary to secure a reduction on the express rates on plants, viz.. the threat to divert the traffic of the catalogue men to the mails; the withdrawal from all cata- logues of the announcement that plants could be forwarded by such and such express, which would result in an immense loss to the companies in the way of advertising, and other kin- dred moves. It appears to us that should the efforts of the cut flower men to obtain redress by persuasion prove futile, the plantsmen could and should come to their assistance, and advance the vanish ething of a n.itiir or it ire loss of the traffic of the trade to the express companies is. we think, neces- sary in the premises. We have but lit- tle faith in the potency of resolutions of protest, and we believe the inter- dependent character of one branch of the trade upon another is a good and sufficient reason why one should come to the aid of the other, when the interests of either are assailed. It is to be hoped that the catalogue men will come to the support of their brothers in the trade in the manner herein outlined, and we submit the foregoing suggestion for their friendly consideration and adoption. The American Rose Society. The joint schedule of prizes offered by the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- cietv at us Spring exhibition and the American Kos.- Society at its fourth annual exhibition has been issued. The show will be held in Horticultural Hall, In addition to a comprehensive list of premiums offered the following spe- cial prizes are enumerated: For fifty blooms American Beauty rose, tire Executive Committee's prizes of $100.00 and $50.00. In the event of there being five or more entries staged be given by' the Society. The Lord & I'.m ulnim challenge Cup i of the American i;,re Soi a t- i valued at $250.00, will be staged; first prize ip reseated by Presi- dent F. R. Newl.nl.1i in either cash or plate. $100.00: second (presented by Treasurer J. N. May), in cash or plate. the E. G. Hi: ach of Magn s. John Laing One prize, s sh. offered by 00. offered by Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill. Pa. Stove and greenhouse foliage plants. twelve plants, "palms c e. silver pitcher. 0.00. offered bv Henry A. Dreer. Chestnut street. Philadelphia. " Peony Association of the S. A. F." The subjoined communication, which has been forwarded to us, is self-ex- planatory, and is inserted for what it is worth: Editor Florists' Exchange : Some mild criticism of the S. A. F. Peonv Association has recently been in- dulged in. Nothing hardly woith noticing except that some might think that ing nothing the nothing nformation of the public, there- following points are respect- 1. The Peonv Committee appointed by President Burton had power to add to its numbers. A committee baying that right of associating with itself other members of the parent bodv became "an associa- tion." It is only another name for that kind of a committer-, but it publishes bet- ter the breadth and depth of the commit- tee's work than the title of committee as usually understood. 2. Anv member of the S. A. F. may ask a friend to join the S. A. F. Because one is a member of the Peony Associa- tion does not deprive him of that right. If a candidate for membership in the S. A. F. happened to be a peony enthusi- tnvthing ad- Why should it? If he pays rs. the five dollars goes into the of the S. A. F. The Peony As- does as any other committee i finances, it dr on the parent iy. . The advantage of having the peony .■rests under the wing and in the con- I of the S. A. F. is, briefly, that it jids the policy of a practically self- istituted dictatorship in that section the Society's field of work. The pow- the S. A. F. are ample, and subject only to the proper control of the executive of- ficers of the S. A. F. They can also gather those outside the S. A. F. by the simple process of having them become members of the S. A. F. While that helps the peony interests, it also helps to problem "closer relations" which has been troubling the Society for the past 4. The work of revising the nomen- clature of the peony will be a most dif- ficult one. and will take years to accom- plish. That fact was early realized, as was the fact that to do it properly facil- ities for growing and comparing the dif- ferent varieties (there are perhaps 1.000 named varieties of the herbaceous section alone now in commerce) would have to be provided. An amateur peony enthusiast offered to do this, but his place was a little difficult of access to \ is - While the committee were holding the matter gratifying solution Fail I'al Field notes can be secured fie.piently by the officers and interested. Further particu- this and the matter of an ex- 1 be given out later as things mug so at a saerili f their ins for the benefit of all and com.- assistance from what- gladly. They feel neither 1... be treated Willi siniil.n ..' . . 1 , .-. 1 . 1 , -1 a t iol 1 . Let every one with the welfare of the S. A. F. at heart turn in and do some- thing. There is plenty of work for all. ' and no time for fault finding. Life is short and there's a great deal to be done. GEORGE c WATSON, Secv. S. A. F. Peony Association. It seems to us that what is contained in the foregoing communication would far better have been left unsaid, as it explains nothing, and only aggravates the position of those responsible for the attempted creation of the alleged "Peony Association of the S. A. F." The statement that "The Peony Committee appointed by President Burton had power to add to its num- bers" is utterly gratuitous and not in accordance with the resolution empow- ering the president to form that com- mittee. That resolution proposed by ex-President O'Mara, as set forth in the Society's official report for 1902, is as follows (page 100): "I therefore move that the President of this So- ciety be requested to appoint, at his earliest convenience, a committee of nine on the Peony, who shall report at the next convention the latest facts they may discover in relation to the Peony." The motion carried without alteration or amendment. The limita- tions of the president are here plainly prescribed. The attempt to explain away any unwarranted interpretation and the breach of these powers by the committee he appointed is not only ■ futile, but a mere agglomeration of verbiage. It is observed that an effort is now made to change around and qualify the announcement in reference to mem- bership in the so-called "Peony Asso- ciation," as that appears in the Soci- ety's report (page 173) for 1902, copy of which has been distributed in circular form by the party acting as secretary of the alleged association. In that re- port it is stated: "Five dollars will be the cost of membership in the associa- tion the first year, and $3.00 per an- num thereafter, membership in the Peony Association also including mem- bership in the Society of American Florists." Now we are informed the peony en- thusiast has only to pay his member- ship fee in the S. A. F. to entitle him also to affiliation with the alleged Peony Association. The s. A. F. has never sanctioned lion' in lias decided to support and maintain any association illegitimate or otherwise, devoted to the advancement of a par- ticular interest; and no person or com- mittee has any authority to assert what the Society will or will not do in a matter of this kind, until, as a body, its wishes thereanent have been voted upon and declared. This peony committee was constituted "to report at the next convention the latest facts they may discover in relation to the peony." Its work is clearly outlined. Sensible men would endeavor to avoid perverting their powers and see the necessity of operating within their au- thority. As to such a proceeding as has been instituted by the writer of the fore- going communication and his associ- ates being a "practical solution of that vexed problem, 'closer relations,' " that is merely a matter of opinion. Closer relations had to do with existing so- cieties: at all events, it would have shown tniieb better judgment and re- specl for tin S. A. F. had the' peony committee first brought in next year. when H was .ailed upon for its report; opinion of its members, these "closer relations" were to be consummated, than that it should set at nought the views of the S. A. F. and act on its of such moment to the Society. It is certainly very kind and cour- teous of the Park Commissioners of Philadelphia to favor- %e S. A. F. in the manne order "to re- lauunry 81, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 115 move all suspicion of self-interest from ihe in. minis of tin- Association." ami ! tersBt that prompt) 'I the roi i nine" to dlscovei I' e to lb.- i ny. We be boasts and mil ti i-apalil Managing al ih.-niselves mosi , nlimal.lv. in an honest an. I straight forward manner withoul ,,l thai i" ij or maj not be fullj qual ,,-,,., I ,,, undertake the work In view I',,, thl i more. Hi.' S..i i.-l> ..I' Ann-rlcai rimisis is not. bo far as we know . Ii , a of anj eleemosynarj assistance ,„,l ,,, ii, us inconsiderately place it in posit ion n here the can j ing out ol .,„v portion of us work is dependent upon Hi.' chili ilal.l.' i-oli id. -ml .. ,,si, union, w Ics. ..» ii op. iilions arc conducted through I in I" n- n n. ,., ■, paj ■ i - ..i anj pai nclllal' City, is to subject I hi- S. A I-" indlgoity, and to heap Insu . n the public-spirited nn-n w In. com prise the national Society, in addition I,, assailing 111,- p. -is. .mil iniogrii> ■■: ih. | i\ growers within Hs ianK I'ondu.t of this kind merits sever. rebuke. The secretary of the so-called "S. A K Peon] Association" lias advanced Sklng that justifies the action ol Ktefalf and his associates. His talk ,i„ in ' malice and prejudice" is mere IWaddle. There is a legal piill.'iple 111 volved which no amount of quibble or words can set aside. As we lief.. i. recommended, the presi ■ tent sh.nil.1 at once annul the opera- i ions of the Peony Committee in lot.. ,,,i gi i men to work who know the value and wisdom of conforming o. n- thorized instructions, men wh.. i.-e..g nize that a itiick resolves do reso- lution wrong," and that ■•things to 1" .|,,iie are long to be debated." To per- mit th s matter to proceed in its pres- ent form can only bring al.oiil am ic eiiism to and a.h erse criticism of th. national Society, b.-sides establishing a pernicious precedent that will work iiiiol.l m inry in itself as w ell .is th. of it. We have faith in the good judgment ..f Mr. I -.in i mi mllu in ing him to s.-l .hi- thing right, withoul fui ther delaj . desp.it.- any pressure that maj. bi brought to bear u] him to act to thi contrary. Trie C. S. A. and Variety Estelle Editor Florists'1 Exchange : May I presume upon your time and -pa.,- I. air a grievance which I. feel ihat I have against the Chi ysailtln mum [Society of America? Tin, - years ago last October, I was fortunate in having- a sport originate on my place from a Glory of the Pacifii stock, coming pure white, one-third larger, and finishing a week earlier than its parent, with a more rounded form and a different style of petalage. I gave carefully nurtured this sport, and have taken great pains to compare it with existing sports of this same variety -namely. White Glory of the Pacific and Polly Rose. Upon satisfy- ing myself that it was different, both in m, from these, I took it before the C. S. A. committee al Cin linnati. October 18, 1902 The commit- tee scored it under the eon rciai scale and awarded it S5 2-3 per cent., or points, which entitled me to a certifi- cate under the then existing rules of ili.- ''. S A. Edwin Lonsdale, secre- tary, duly announced the variety, pub- lishing the score in the trade papers, and niail.-d me a certificate, the receipt of which highly elated me. for having struggled along in the florist business for ten years al last I had originated a new and distincl variety which would establish me among the "chrysanthe- 111 specialists." Alas' for the plans "f mortal man. my air castles have been shattered, and my pet's score be- fore the Cincinnati committee lias 1 n wiped from off the face of the earth. the table detailing the work of the C. S. A. for 1902, as published in one of your recent issues (Januarj 3 1903). On October 18. 1902. I complied with all of the rules of the C. S. A., paying it a $2.00 fee. which was accepted The committee regularly appointed bv the c. S. A. complied with all the rules and regulations, as laid down to them by the official head of that society in pass. ing upon my n.-w chrysanthemun and the result was that I received the cer- tificate which I was fully entitled to, under the then regulations of the C. S, A in \'.o ember, al the C. S \ conven lid in Chicago, a new rule was passed, making n necessarj roi all sports trying foi a certlfl - exhibited before thr lommlttees, in "I'l'-I I" I isi.lei e.l eligible for Sllell certificate. This new law, it would seem, has been applied l<> m> i-:-.t, lie, i-M in the report of the C, 9 \. the point! have been eliminated and In a i noie the November ruling has been applied to my sport, which was . ier liti.ale.l a month previous to the lin- ing-, is this a .as.- of "Backward, turn backward, Oh time, in thy flight"? Again, w inn of the commll lee i ii.it con- scientiously did its duty and served its thi c te? is its labor t its judgment is so - 1 that 1 have be ist, and 1 judge t act that s of issu hind ih- tin- huv f on on mj Estelle, declaring il nymous with Polly l;..se. before - i or a bloom. . How did they gain their iiifni mation in closing I wish to say for the bene- fit of the mis ii - i that n twlth si tnding all this. I have in Estelle a ii- i hi s .i It H" tell want, viz., in eai j Eancj white pi iducing extra ■■ ol fine deep form, ovei double the size of those of the older ith th. am. - ullure, and a nl r can ask ice and get it with the market to which I shipped the blooms the demand was greater than :i nd the retaili rs vied rith -■ shipments as : i 1 1 i Glorj ■tic or Polly Rose sui h a II M AI.TI.'K. Dayton, O. [The resolution governing the award ' i i in. al.-s to "spoi Is" went into effect on November 13, 1902, the date ion i i. nothing in ion demanding that its op- eration shall be retroactive, and no sub- sequent annoum meni to that effect having b en issued by the .'hrysanthe- Init tin [tli d to be Howet r, the ac- ion of tl ' 6. A. i ■ - ...a i .... the worth determined Estelle has the merits i lali m the other sorts men- , the withholding of the an- nouncement of the certificate in the i' - "Review," under the circum- stances, will not injure its sale.— Ed.] An inquiry as to the operation of the c S. A. ruling addressed to President 1 l-rrington elicits the foil i Editor Florists' Exchange: Ii..-- Mr. Altick wi it t .-ii the sei retarj in i. Pi. i.e.- to this matter? The rule was and it the ..itili- .il. n. I thi i in. .nl h. A. HERRII IT. iN. BOOKS RECEIVED HE BOOK OF THE STRAWBERRY, b> K'l» in Beckett. K K U.S. l'ub- lishei John Lane, New Jork and i [on Tins work contains a full history of i he det elopment of this fruit from its wild slat.- to the present time. The chapters on cultivation are well wrll ten, and a perusal of them will repay anyone interested in Strawberry .nl ture, whether for profit or pleasure. A complete list of varieties suitable for forcing, with specific Instructions for their cultivation, is given; also sev- eral chapters devoted to raspberries and kindred fruits. The work is writ- ten from an English standpoint, and for condition's existing there. 4) [ ©uitttarp ] (j) Alvie KaulTman. Alvie Kauffman, a florist 1 1.. win. i. . .-in [j w.-nt to Springfield, i ' . i.n his health, died there Sunday, John W. Scallen. .John \V. Scall.-n, I he well-know tail ilorjst. Thirty-first street and Broadway. New Yoik, died somewhat suddenly on Wednesday, January 2S. 1903, at 9.30 a. m., in his apartments situated over the store. The imme- diate cause of death was heart failure, though Mr. Scallen had been severely ill with rheumatism for two weeks previous. Deceased was one of New fork's best known retailers, having conducted a store continuously for twenty-one years -one year in the present location, and i w.Mi. pears in a store directly oppo- site Mi Scallen was born in New York and had always lived in the city. He was 49 years old at the time of his death, and leaves a widow- and two daughters, aged 16 and IS years old. re- spectively, to mourn his untimely death. The funeral will be held at the family- residence at Tremont to-day (Satur- day). INDEX or ADVERTISERS 123 I t: v eu.i.t, Bros : I r,, [08 M. ml, i, 11, in S..|, . . 1 111 HcManni J HC e M il'ii pl. W ... .i 'lam . Xctschert F Pin.-ii.n--t P..lhvorth C (junker nt.v M.l. i -,, u.i Bawling*. E BawBon \v w t Co. 105 Uaynor J Reed A Keller . . Held Ed Heinberg George Iteinberg Peter . . 12.1 lll'.l ...,u.: Shi-llr'il (i'linuses . ..MS i B i'.. 10S Btaerldan w 1' 128 sim.ii j a ti2 Sllini 11 8 .lr 12.: 129 Smith s a Bon . ..108 Sii.iih Win i 122 i • ., 106 lev .1 ■ -.. Ill i I,, nil C. mi Stearns A T I.. m, (Jo 127 Stern J 12. Stlor P io .si„.,ti,„rr 11 \ Co 12] Ston . ■ Hon too Stumpn a Walter <■.. 1112 os 1 ' 10a Sutherland '. A 121 -.... . 11 ..' |-,,ll,-i.v (U120 t-"l "■' t: I 113 'i ion J n 113 •lli.Tbiirn .1 M A I robacco w 1 1 1 ., 126 'I'm. -mlly St Sebeii.-k 123 . n, -ii ,V I'.. 127 I SI., re V.-h.v W J A \l s ,112 INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS l:;k,r w .1 12 Dick 12 to 1: 1.1. inf. A. Atkins . . mi B ick W A 109 t nii.il r.i'..s 122 . .. 12; 1 aiar.-li IT ll'liollses .122 [06 i . A Co. ..126 Brown i' . ins •: j,., In n .1 [09 Chllda J I. ■ I.illllieli W .1 . In...,- A in ..Mm Conard & J.mn: Connell BenJ . ottage Qardei I... Bob A A I 1 ■ . 1 1 ' - r . I'l.sl.r.v BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. LOWELL. MASS.— Paul P. Burtt, flor- ist and undertaker, has filed a bankruptcy petition. His debts amount n <-. I ;l most of which is secured. Assets f8 "50 of which $6,750 is represented in encum- bered real estate. NEWPt IRT. i: I Max E ECraus 32 I Davenport avenue, has tiled a petition in bankruptcy. Assets. Jln.ltio; Ii.. lain n - S14.003.76. His action has been caused by the scarcity of coal, his plants having frozen up for lack of greenhouse heat. Pnroont A: Co East'n Chetn ( Eicbbolz II r,-.i,. c Elsele J i. Elizabeth Nni- Elliott W « : Elliott .11). I. m.l (J (iuttman A G Hammond J Hal-court's J 2 102 ..:. 08 09 Privet .... Pyrethruuj . . Ubo.l. ideli.il lit: ...-, us 2s mi it: a — liil-03-O0-ilfl-lo-11.12-13 Silvia 10MI2 -113 lis — lagill.dla Shrubs .. 1.12 nl IC. 2.". 108 I".". us 1..2 ".. "- ..'.. In 11 12 12 ..103 101 ..2 03 nt: ..:. II- no Jennings K P. . . . Jessamin.. Hardens Jewett (in Kosler &- Co.. K. ,11 I' Kroesobel Bros Langjahr \ I 1 Iibnr.i T l....-kl I I.iiiiiI, t...ng Ii B I gs.],,lf I. Lord & Burnh Lovett J T Swain* .mi ,.ios Sweet iv:. s ni2 i..: 1 Iniiib.-rgla 101-03 on mi. 103 IIIO tulips ... i vegetables 103-06 ..i 02-03 ".■.'- Vlncaa n. .:...-.«. 108 VI- dels 10s Wistaria nil MIS. BLLANBOl S \.i.li..ii. .-. s 124 !'..■: . M Boilers 126-27-28 Bool - l-.iislnes- ii|,|,s ll.i . ..in-,. i i:>(5 em i lower Boxi IS 1 . . .-n.-ry..l22 22 212.-. 2- Ferllllz.-rs 126 ...127-2X |-|..r]sls- Letter. 1-1 -.; I'l.,rlsls' S. ||. |.ll.-s 121 25 2.. 28 Mower P..I-. etc. .121 20 Kor Sale 110 Galax 122 . . 126-27 Glazing Points 120 UreeldlellSe ltl.ig.127 2- Qattera 127-is 127 ilise.-lb Ides 121-20 Vtii-'llea . ..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.12l'i 122 .-l.iovn 103-o-i-or, .VcmipMperH 1211 "|. Idles. ..120 Peat 122 Pipes. J.,li, I. and 127 Printing ... 126 28 I'utty 120 27 Sash 127 Seed Cases 105 12.. 28 Stakes & Supports ..110 T....tb|.l.-k.s IS V.-inlli.n.rs 126-27-! Wan.. n it. iit.-rs 11 Wax flowers & de- The Florists' Exchange AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Varieties Registered. By F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. SIBYL.— Bright cerise pink of an ex- ceptional clear even color; size, three inches; form, petalage well arranged; stems always long and stiff; calyx al- ways perfect; habit, strong, vigorous growth. An early, free, and continu- Fall A good •tety; riety; habit, ideal, strong, clean, healthy, upright growth. Very early free and continuous flowering. Will produce more blooms to the square foot of bench space than any other white carnation. ALBERT M. HERR, Secy. Carnation Success The Burlington (N. J.) Enterprise of January 23 last contains an interest- ing description of the florist establish- ment of Councilman John G. Sholl. His spoken of. Mi Sholl states; "The same carnation gained popular local favor under the name of Burling- ton Girl, but after considering the mat- ter I decided to call it 'Success,' thor- oughly believing that nothing in the carnation line will succeed like it." 11. ■ is |. -sling a number of other new seedlings, at least five of which prom- ise good results. Of these one is pure white, two are of a delicate shade of pink and two more are bright pink. Of the latter, one has already produced blooms 3'/2 inches in size. Mr. Sholl states that if it turns out well this va- riety will be called "Burlington Girl," and will be put on the market under that name. Carnation Louise Nauman. The accompanying illustration shows a house of the seedling dark pink car- nation Louise Nauman, originated by G. M. Nauman, at Cleveland. O This variety will be introduced to the trade next year. Mr. Nauman does not claim it to be a fancy variety, but a good market sort. The photograph was taken De- cember 1, 1902, and the house was planted September 15 of the same year. The little girl shown in the walk is the young lady the carnation is named for. G. W. S. Our Carnations. It is wonderful how many varieties of carnations we have at present in our greenhouses, on the tables of the com- mission houses and on the - our retailers; so many, indeed, that only now and then is it possible for wholesaler or leiailer to siv,- tie- tieht name of this or that variety handled by him. Scores of new names of vari- eties registered and not registered an- nually are added to the long list of car- nations of American origin; all acqui- sitions of the ,past fifteen or twenty years. This decidedly looks like a great gain; but 'is it? I, for my part, unhesi- tatingly say, yes. The fact that so many varieties of this old and still to this day popular, beloved and ever- useful flower, have been brought for- ward by so many of our large and small growers, I hold, seems to indicate that a general, hot race is running for a prize, visionary as yet, and dimly held out by the future, but most certainly to be won, if wise selection, keen judg- ment, and untiring study, work, and patience are employed. Of course, like all noble exploits and undertakings, so has this work offered a splendid chance to minds less willing to appreciate a great achievement in horticulture, to satisfy their mercenary greed; while others, unable to know a poor thing when they see it (especially if they are the producers of it) will unwittingly, but not unwillingly, de- ceive the unwary, who have only read that stereotyped description of "a flow- er 3 to SVz inches across, stem 2 to 4 feet long, calyx never bursts, an early and continuous bloomer," etc.— a splen- did fairy tale, indeed! All this is to be expected, and is met with in other lines of progressive en- terprise. But when a poor fellow who cannot afford to linger behind in our onward march, finds himself again and again a victim of windiness on the one hand and his own sanguine trustful- ness on the other, his heart swells with blue suspicion, and he regards all new carnations as unreal delusions. He has come to the conclusion that carnations are only raised for the cuttings. He flowers and the blooms continually found in the commission houses and stores. One would suppose that at least once in a great while carnations ap- proaching Ltiose great show flowers, the gorgeous picture of which is still in our minds, would be found offered for sale here and there; but I have not found any blooms of the newer kinds that could stand comparison with the flowers of the same sorts exhibited. This is not so in the case of other leading stocks, such as roses, chrysan- themums, lilies, etc. High-grade blooms of these as are' shown at the exhibi- tions to lovers and buyers of cut flow- ers, can be obtained for money every day in first-class flower stores. Hundreds of our best customers, will- ing to pay any price for highest grade goods, expect, when asking for carna- tions, to get such as they have recently seen and admired at the flower show, and they wonder why they cannot ob- tain what was held out to them as sam- ples. They do not know, as we do, that our carnations are now, by our experts, nicely classified into exhibition and commercial kinds; and if they did know, they would not understand why an exhibition flower should not be an excellent article of commerce; or why a commercial variety should be unfit for exhibition. Years ago, in the era of the small be- ginnings and humble establishments, we also had our flower shows, and a 1902. feels need that the originator of a new carnation has kept up the propa- gation therefrom for two or three years, until he has 3,000 plants, which will enable him to pick 50 extra-good blooms for exhibition and show. This first step counts. We all must have that kind. The plants of that stock are completely stripped of life-giving shoots for cuttings. Whoever gets some of these first cuttings, when root- ed, does not fare so badly, in many cases; but the next crop of weak, spin- dling cuttings from the same plants, is the cause of disordered livers and bad language, sooner or later. But the thrifty disseminator takes from those same plants still another crop of cut- tings to All all incoming orders for his paragon. Many of the investors in a new vari- ety go in deep, so that next season the variety, still being new and somewhat high in price, they want only the cut- tings from their investment; and the same process of over-propagation and filling orders is repeated, perhaps mi- nus the knowledge of the particular re- quirements and culture of that variety. We may once more see some vase or so of this particular carnation exhibited, perhaps less grand than the year be- fore, still the flowers are there, but in another year or two you have to take long walks to find them. One thing I have noticed with sur- prise, and in this connection cannot avoid speaking of; and that is, the im- mense difference between those show grower of carnations would pick 25, 50 or 100 blooms of one kind from a batch of 400 or 500 plants and compete cred- itably, and often victoriously, with oth- er growers of the same caliber. Those blooms would convey a correct idea to the visitor at the flower show, of the degree of excellence the carnation had attained, and what people could expect to purchase in that line all the season through. It is true, we see carnations now (only at exhibitions) that are superior to those that we had fifteen years ago, but superior only in size and stem, and inferior in fragrance, calyx, habit, keeping qualities and productiveness. About fifteen years ago I cultivated five kinds one season; they were Sil- ver Spray, Heintz's White, Grace Wild- er. Tidal Wave, and Portia. In size the flowers averaged alike, with Heintz's White perhaps the largest; and I claim that the blooms of those five varieties then were as large, as long and as stiff stemmed, as bright fif not brighter) in color, and in other respects as good as those now found at our commission houses. They were better, however, in keeping quality, and especially in pro- ductiveness. I grew carnations before that time, commencing with President Degraw and La Purite, and every year since have been trying nearly all the novel- ties offered, and thousands of my own seedlings, but have not yet found one that will send as much money into my pocket as any of the above five named did, though I admit we have had excel- lent sorts since then, such as Lizzie McGowan, Daybreak, William Scott, America, and others; but they all have gone, or are going, old and new, and j the new ones especially are very, very ■ short-lived— and why? Having grown nearly all kinds of car- nations for many years, and in the last ten years raised many seedlings, ex- perimenting in various ways and trying several different methods of culture at one and the same time side by side, I dare say, by close and constant ob- servation, I have come a little nearer to the solution of the above question and briefly will give the results: Carnations with bushy, compact hab- it, broad, dark green, fleshy foliage, and sturdy, very stiff stems, do not stay long with us; but while they do, they like best a very stiff, heavy loam and but little in the way of so-called stim- ulants. Carnations with narrow, light-green, grassy foliage are of value (if the flow- ers are all right) and live longer than most kinds, if their colors are in pink or white; red ones in this class are of All seedlings, which do not lose in size of flower and vigor of habit in the second and third year after their selec- tion from a batch of yearlings, are worth keeping, while those that show a loss, even if they were the finest of the whole set, are decidedly N. G. But take good care of those which show a marked degree of improvement every succeeding season. Such are scarce, however. The very best of our pets are in their prime, have reached their zenith, in their fourth year, and after that they gradually, often rapidly, go downhill, losing their vigor, declining to bloom or produce malformed, poor flowers— mere rubbish compared with what they once Carnations grown for cuttings only in a cool house and not allowed to bloom, do not furnish any better ma- terial for propagating purposes than do those of their sisters in full flower and in a much warmer place. Red carnations lose in point of pro- ductiveness sooner than the white ones; and white varieties sooner than the pink sorts. All carnations will burst their calyx under certain conditions in their culti- vation. There is no such thing as an absolutely non-bursting calyx. Sprinkling overhead occasionally all the year round is better for all carna- tions, healthy or diseased, young plants or old, than the dangerous, so much recommended dry process. Young stock should not be "pinched" or "stopped" before the first flower buds distinctly show, and should not be kept very cool, but encouraged to make a rapid growth from the begin- ning. Carnations with the best constitution and longest life, but smallest flowers, are those raised from seed which was ripened in the Summer; and the short- est-lived and most valueless are those raised from cuttings rooted in the Sum- mer from plants which have done duty in the greenhouse all Winter. Most of my best new varieties have sprung from seedlings, when both the parents were also seedlings in their first year; I have even used successfully single flowers on the one side. These are a few of the conclusive re- sults derived from my long experience and careful experimenting in the grow- ing of new carnations and old standard varieties. And although I by no means believe them to be infallible guides to follow, or that my observations are even identical with those made by oth- er growers under different circum- stances and in different localities, I give them for whatever good they will do, to serve as valuable tips to versed in the difficulties and perplexi- ties of raising high-grade paying car nations; to those who contemplate join- ing in the great race for that ideal far ahead— that carnation which will event- ually unfold its grand petals to the ad- miring multitude: that will become the prototype of a new race of American carnations, consisting of 10 or 12 varier ties, which will stay with us long enough after their formal introduction to enable us to make and enjoy their acquaintance, which will abundantly produce flowers that sell at sight all the year 'round; and which dozen varieties will take the place, in our greenhouses, of those threescore and ten kinds we are trying so hard to raise now. Illinois. FRED W. TIMME. '■S3 5: January 81, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 117 Pansies and Geraniums place i ii cui now ei s, geraniums the lead i,., Mum plants. C alsed annuallj rnand. A tew time! ulture will, l hope upei fiuous, begt mark, thai it Is ^ occupy Brsl e pansies ami i the line of ss thousand lpply the die- ts as to theli be considered villi the re- ill time to sow seeds ne and other to obtain r sales. It is trui', pansies, if sown now, will hanilv !„■ sullicicntly in bloom by the (middle of April to enable our lady cus Itomers In making their selections to ,,nu;ill\ examine the flowers of every Plant in the frame, which is so delight- ful to them anil so trying to us. But. lot course, we will have plenty of earliei Ipansles at that time ready for inspec b hich were sown as early as last year in August, and which are now wintering in cold frames; and we have others, and these 1 consider the prin- cipal and main lot, which are now nice little plants from seed sown in Decem- ber. They will also be planted into frames outside as soon as time and weather allow. Where pansies are bought and planted with the expectation that the beds will look neat and the plants re- main In line blooming shape all through the Summer, those sown in December and those sown now give greater satis- faction than others sown in August. Most of our patrons know that very well, for the wants and habits of no other plant are so well understood by the ladies of this and other lands as those of the pansy, and no other is so universally admired. Always procure the very finest strain, no matter how- high the price; it will cut no figure when it comes to selling the plant. The gaining or losing of trade depends on this. Remember, also, that pansies 'want loose, well manured, very rich soil. As to geraniums, they can be propa- gated at almost any time of the year, and they are also sold at all seasons and in all sizes, from the rooted cut- ting up to 5 and 6-inch pot plants. But to have good, stocky plants in May and June, in 4-inch pots, to supply the enormous demand for bedding purposes, those struck in September are certainly the best. If you still have these in 2-inch pots, lose no time in getting them into 3-inch, and in March or April give them the last shift into fours. Some growers, in the Fall, aot their rooted cuttings into 2M*-inch pots and out of these into 4-inch pots in March, and very often much later if time is short. I do not approve of this method, though some good plants are grown in that way. I think this plan of growing Is all right with some vari- eties, while some of our best kinds ild mi .ii i.i.In ii - thn Pinching ..in in.- tops is now in ...- iler. i -are and good Ju.lgnc nl :.ic re-. -I ,-,l t,, ,|,, this woi k well. I >0 n.. I put l.ovs Hi work til it under the impression that it is just the thing for tlum be- cause It is easy. You will also get a lot of fine cuttings now, which, II In sorted in sand or sandy soil, will make Hi,, plants in 4-inch pots for Spring ., ell ,ii o ml. .1 in from now till then. These you can start In 2M>- im-h .in.l in April shift into 4-Inch pots. s i hem will not be strong and bushy enough for the 4-inch size, and they can be sold out of 3-inch pots, or may be kept back tor late sales. Give them plenty of bench room, and just I, leak i. ul the points of (heir lops, when thej begin to grow fast. Never let a geranium get thoroughly dry in the Spring months; it hurls them mm.- than over-watering, which latter, how- ever is the worst that can happen to them In the Winter. So you s.-e that even in growing geraniums constant watchfulness and g 1 judgment must be employed to get fine plants, although it is generally sup- posed that good geraniums can be grown by any old woman, because the plant can endure more ill-treatment and abuse than any other common sub- ject. Give them an airy, light bench and the fullest sunshine: a place close to the glass, if you have it. and lots of elbow room. They suffer much by crowding. The best bedders at present are: John Doyle, Double Gen. Grant, Al- phonse Ricard, Harrison and Bruant, scarlet; E. G. Hill and S. A. Nutt. crim- son; Beaute Poitevine, Mme. Landry, Miss Frances Perkins and Jean Viaud, pink: and La Favorite and L'Aube, white. Do not fill up your houses with old inferior kinds just because you have them and they filled the bill years ago. They don't now, and good newer sorts are as easy to grow and take up no more room than old raggy rubbish. Get some of the newer varieties every year; give them a thorough trial; get up a stock of the best ones and gradu- ally discard old-timers. FRED. W. TIMMK. Seedling: Pelargoniums. The accompanying illustrations rep- resent some of the results obtained by Mr. Mitchell, of Inverkip, Ont., in the work of hybridizing the pelargoni- um. Mr. Mitchell has been very suc- cessful along this line. The stock of these seedlings has been secured by J. Gammage & Sons, of London, Ont., to whom we are indebted for the pho- tographs as well as the subjoined de- scriptions of the varieties pictured: ^ ' PLANT OF SEEDLING PELARGONIUM PATULLO. From Cutting Struck in March. Photo Taken in May. BEAUTY OF OXFORD, semi-double, a seedling from Mme. Thibaut; re- sembles its parent in general appear- ance, but is lighter and more delicate in its coloring; remarkably free flow- ering and of fine dwarf habit. WOODSTOCK, single; a seedling from Mme. Thibaut and Dr. Andre; very large petals, and immense truss, with frequently ten open florets on a truss. The flower resembles a cattleya somewhat in appearance. The plant is very free flowering, commencing early and continuing until late in the season, being of the Andre type, but stronger. PATULLO.— The photo illustrates a plant of this new variety in a six-inch pot, propagated in March and photo- graphed in May. It is described by Mr. Miteh.il as a s lling from Dor- othy and Victor, with dark heavy blotches on the upper petals, the lower petals being light. Season from early to very late. Its chief merits are: Its freedom of bloom, and the short time in which a salable plant can be pro- duced. TRUSS OF SEEDLING PELARGONIUM BEAUTY OF OXFORD. TRUSS OF SEEDLING PELARGONIUM WOODSTOCK. 118 The Florists' Exchange C Review of the market ) NEW YORK.— The in a rather uncertain state at ] White llowers of nearly all kinds seeem to be in such good domain colored stock is about holding n A dense fog ha flower trade is rig-: sequence some Co have been a few th. dca Lis' hands. American Beaut ho ,,1- if III. fairly good. These Golden i l:i id. -11 |..it :il ivclv mil 111 id.- Trumpet .Major and Gold.- 11 Beautj Edgel.\- have I i two weeks per 100. Bridesmaid are more plentiful than Bride, but more of the finer grades might be disposed of. Values range about Meteof and Liberty, too, of the better gnioi ■ ! mi sight, the finest of the for- mer ...aking $16.00 per 100. while cor- responding grades of the " ' $25.00. S " from $5.01 are easily disposed Though carnations are in fair supply the really good ones are scarce, and the scarcity of good roses occasions an extra demand for carnations. The best of the ake $3.00 per loo. with fancy si. lis ;i I"' $2.50. I.ilies Inferior stock sells at $2.00 and continue in good supply at $10.00 0 per 100, callas making the same n the better grades with smaller t $8.00. The supply of jonquils has shortened up perceptibly this week. ve been scarce for two or three asily realizing $4.00 and $5.00 per es, but are not very well colored y sell fairly well at $5.00 and $6.00 intity. and move well at $3.00 and M mi i r 100. Paper White narcissus and ns' last week'. ' Mignonette is in lignres lair so ply. but is not as good as usual. bin Violets are in g 1 supply, but mee with a light demand foi thi izing from 50c. to 75c. per- 100. Lily o the valley is very druggy, though' th prices hold about as usual. F. J. N. DETROIT. MICH.— The demand fa overreached th,- supply the past week White stock is being mostly called fo on account of numerous large funeral or ders. Meteors find ready sale at gooi figures, as do other roses. There ha been a scarcity' all around, especially s in white carnations. Everything i cleaned up. even bulbous flowers do no remain long on the tables. DILGER. s of long-stemmed American utv have fallen off considerably, there being near enough of these flowers aipplv all orders. Prices are quoted i.00 to $6.00 p.-r dozen, for ex- Bride and Bridesmaid $6.00 to $15.11" per inn. the latter for ;x- tra fancy stock: Golden elate. $6.00 to si , Ivni-v. si. "ii in $12 nit: Meteor, $4.1111 in $i;..iiii; Liberty. $i; .mi ti, $25.00 per 100; the latter for extra long-stemmed flowers, ings from pi. on to $10.00; Mme. ty. $10.00 to $15.00 per 100. Ab.-l 01 II). ply ...f itions is not so large ized if the stock l\ ;ri all. The demand seems to be lostly for while and red tlowers. Prices ange from $1.50 to $4.00 per 100. the ormer for stoek that is very poor. Pros- ind from $3.00 ed for a cer- begging. and iiy Ro- ll:.rrisii ind Paper White nar $2.50 to $4.00; tulips Per 100: freesia. $3. mi te. $4.00 to $S.OO per 'I 'I;','"," $2.50 per dozen iPOLIS. IND.- the effects of the dark, rhe call for good Brides - been exceedingly large .of been enough of them for other purposes. shrubs of at. the s llllgl, they are disposed Of at low I. B. AMAZOO. MIC good in both home ne g 1 funeral or- ved. Prices have .wards, while stan- nations reach 7."o grade si "| pel dozen. Vio- -11 Wholesale quO- StOCks are dis- and it is expected 1. |,« Weeks \ •t. The wen tier is CLEVELAND.— Trade is still very .risk and all llowers are eagerly sought. o: n rule, prices are up to holiday qtro- I l;i IVIDBNCE. qui. distressing, cellaneous flowers, such as tulips, nar- cissus and callus, we somehow manage to patch out all right. Roses have ad- vanced in price, just on the eve of a new and bountiful crop. Everything is beginning to look more cheerful with the growers, and, provided we all work fairly, this means a successful season ahead. Prices remain steady, as heretofore quoted. c. S. M. HARTFORD, CONN.— Business was never better in this locality than at the present time; m fact, ever since Christ- mas there has been a steady demand for flowers. A number of funerals as well as many social affairs have used up quan- tities of stock the past week. Flowers of all kinds are scarce and the demand is lunch grenler I li.-in I he supply. S ■ very • ipall; of if obtainable. The retail "prices of roses range from $1.00 to $2.00 a dozen. Carnations are also in good demand and are hard to get. The better varieties are most called for and sell at from 75c. to $1.50 a dozen. The supply of violets has been about equal to the demand up to the present week. There was a shortage the part of the week, owing to the ex- " of white tulips. Ro- call. Quanl hyacinths, lily of the valley and being used in 'e just put in Plants, Paper \V!i funeral work. Daffodils h their appearance. Azal primroses and cinerarias, in pla also selling well. DENVER.— Business f weeks has run along o ception of the last thru dioltagc of ft. run of business from now on. There h; been no large- decorations lately, though —- 'ittle affairs are going ljoying an exceptional stretch of rn't loan a slice coal is scarce). weather (too bad of it to the East, wl The nights and early crisp, but the days an- Summer-like, and those who haven't overcoats don't need the shade. This only stands for Den though, for in sonic parts of Hie State people are "enjoying" four feet of sni and below zero weather. £ LOUISVILLE, KY.-As up to the pr self. the r.-port fi tO She in numbers enough to speak of. Roi scarce, and those that do come ii market show the lack of sunshi: nig very wel per White ni tities about [.rices received are not always sails nrv when wholesale prices' of th 50c. to $1.00 ' sn; violets, $1.00 the valley, $1.00 narcissus. 60c. 50c. per dozen, een selling very as can be sold Philadelphia. Excessive Express Charges. It has been arranged that the ad- vance in express charges on cut flowers is to be the chief topic for consideration at the meeting of the Florists' Club on Tuesday next. President Westcott has appointed the following committee on this matter: S. S. Pennock, A. B. Cartledge, William P. Craig. Charles E. Meehan and George C. Watson. This committee is instructed to gather in- formation and prepare resolutions which will be submitted to the meeting. The matter will then' be open for dis- cussion, and such action as the club may deem best. In conversation with the retailers and commission men on this subject, it is generally conceded that there would be no objection to the increase of rates if better service was guaranteed, viz., quicker delivery, and more careful handling of cut flowers. But up to the present nothing has been done along this line. At Christmas time the Adams Express Company had 2S cars of ex- press matter that arrived in this city and remained untouched for three days. Then, again, on outgoing packages one firm delivered to them 20 packages, pre- paid, and got a rate on onlv seven. This means that no charges could be entered up until the other rates were re. eh id. Then, as to the extra! charges, Leo Niessen stales that during December the charges on g Is he shipped amounted to $1 .r.iiii.iiii. or $.".00,001 above the old rate. He also stai.iLthat he has one consignor who now pays, $15.00 per week on flowers si nt in; this is $5.00 more than he used t ly. The growers around Lansdowne are all sending in their flowers by wagon. Some Ave or six of them have combined' and engaged a local express wagoS,| which brings in their flowers everjj morning, the charge being about tSl same as the old rate exacted by the express company, but the delivery &fl In regard to any action taken to corJtl bat the excessive charges, it is geBI ei'ally conceded that something must be done direct at the chief officials of the companies. It is useless to deal with local officers. So it is hoped that* a large attendance will be present on Tuesday next to discuss this matter. Coal Supp y. Conditions are now much better and every one feels easier. Many grow- ers have had to pay exorbitant prices in the past few weeks, but a wholesale dealer informed me that on Tuesday last soft coal was selling at $4.00 at the mines; and one party who uses 40 to 50 tons a month is this week get- ting Lyken's Valley buckwheat from a local dealer at $4.50 per ton, in four to five-ton lots. General News. W. Perry Brush, representing the Chadborn Manufacturing Company, \ Newburgh, N. T., who make the Chad- born automatic ventilators, has spent 10 days in this city and done good busi- i Mayne, to David Henrv Lank. The interesting event will take place on I February 17. Schedules for the combined exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety and the American Rose Society, to be held here March 24, 25 and 26. are i issued. Copies will be gladly sent to I all applicants who will write to either Leonard Barron. 136 Libertv street, New York, or the secretary of the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society. Horti- cultural Hall, Broad street. Philadel- | Phia. DAVID RUST. Bowling:. BOSTON.— The boys are displaying no little interest in bowling here now, and it is proposed to start a bowling !■ ague to be composed of teams to be1 1 -igiiai.l Growers, Wholesalers, Re- ■ iil'-rs a, i.i. jf it is possible to get the seedsmen interested, a team of seeds- men. Arrangements have been made to get the boys together and select the strongest teams from the different branches, and it is hoped to begin the league next Wednesday night. Ed- ward MacMulkin. the Boylston street retailer, has expressed his willingness to offer a cup to the team winning the league, and individual prizes are also spoken of to encourage the boys, and there seems to be no reason why here in Boston we should not be able to get together once a week for such whole- some sport as bowling is. On Wednesday night, at the Boyls- ton alleys, the following scores were made: NICHOLSON'S TEAM. 12 3 Totals. Nicholson 103 84 84 271 Gilson 69 83 88 240 < Flanagan 59 92 79 230 • Roberts 70 66 65 201 Brady 60 68 73 191 Halloran 60 70 SO 210 421 463 469 1,353 CHARNOCK'S TEAM. 12 3 Totals. Charnock SO 80 66 226 Barrett 62 76 63 201 Harrigan 86 79 72 237 . Houghton 66 53 75 194 Welch SO 74 68 222 Norton 72 85 86 243 446 447 430 .323 SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. T.— Dur- ing the night of January 21'. Charles Ludwig suffered a severe loss by fire. About forty feet of a one hundred foot house devoted mostly to large palms was destroyed. A defective brick flue by which the house was heated, was the cause. He is said to have had some The Florists' Exchange 19 Canadian News More Life Needed Canadian correspondents seem to .1 their efforts suiiu'wliiit in he maintaining of ihe Canadian page. 1'he ileus from I he larger centers lias hi te regularly until latelj ii n, however, ma & bi onl but I have often wondered lews of interest in sueh i. , , ...., , ... sli Thnmflfi St. .I..I111. Victoria. Winnipeg, llali- oi is it that there is no one . os sllllicielltU interested 1" i tes? No doubt the editor wiMiI. 1 ae. 1111. ..late all the 11 if he did have to use his ■ en. il .11 1 si and it would be most , eVe|> ' '.Ilia. Hail tO Se- ll, hie ss interests of his country Fit esented. The now rapid development of Can- ! nands increased activity in everv line of business. Don't get be- hind, florists, put more life into the Canadian page. CANn'K The Ontario Fruit Growers' Association. This assoeiation was organized many years ago at Hamilton by the fruit . 1 the Grimsby and Niagara .llstriets. It has enjoyed a steady growth in all parts of Ontario, and now ,1,. in. 1. s quite a few members in the 11, . Canadian provinces. It has a membership of over five thousand and holds an annual Winter convention, al- ways in a locality where there is con- siderable interest in fruit growing. This Winter the meeting was at Walkerton. and a decidedly new feature was intro- duced in the holding of a special ses- sion devoted to Horticulture. This was Xsidered a great success, and will no doubt be repeated next year. The fol- lowing papers and addresses were con- tributed: "Outdoor Roses from a Cana- dian Standpoint," C. M Webster. Ham- ilton: "Hardv Decorative Shrubs and Plants." William Hunt. O. A. C, Ralph; "Winter Window Gardening," Arch. Gilchrist. Toronto Junction; "The Town Beautiful." C. L. Stephens, Oril- lia; "The Gladiolus and Its Propaga- tion," R. B. Whyte, Ottawa: "Roses,"T. H. I'.a.e, Mitchell: "The Benefits of Horticultural Societies," J. S. Soarff, Woodstock: "Hardy Annuals," P. W. Hodgetts. Department of Agriculture, Toronto: "Sonic Perennials I Have Grown." H. J. Snelgrove. Cobourg. and ■beets in the Garden and Green- house." Dr. James Fletcher. Ottawa. Many of these papers will no doubt ap- pear in the association's organ, The Canadian Horticulturist. B. Toronto. Club Meeting. The January meeting of the Gar- .1- Di 1 s and Floi 1 -■;- Association was he], I .,11 the 20th, and was the most i.e gathering we have had time. Considerable business was outlined for the coming year. If it is all can ii d out, 1903 will be the bamv r year of the association. It is deeideii to starl out, on the 5th of March, with the annual carnation meeting, si George's Hall has been secure,] for the show, and a committee appointed to obtain suitable vases. It was decided to have all the vases made alike and stamp.,] with the associa- tion's stamp. George Mills will again ■ supei Intend! nl and as it is ex- executive committee meet- ing of the C. II A. will be held here ah.. in ih, garni time, there is no doubt hut we shall have a good show, visited Of lie craft from all over 1 lada. The handsoni" chal- lenge cup offered for the vase of the best carnations in the show, won last year by the E. G Hill Company, of Richmond, Ind., with a vase of Adonis, will be up again for competi- tion. This cup has to be won three times before it becomes the absolute property of the winner. The 11. Nt important matter will be the C. H. A. meeting, which, il hoped, will be held here during the first week of our exhibition. The trade exhibit is expected to be the best we have ever had. The meeting will be a very important one. and the boys here ex- pect to make it especially interesting. 11.111 is a very extensive flower and chrysanthemum show in November. This will be on a much larger scale than ever before, and we expect to have the co-operation and assistance of both the Kleetoral District S I\ and tin- Horticultural Society. The ex- ecutive committee is expect.-, 1 to make a full report on all these matters at our next meeting. The New. The meeting of the Toronto Elec- tron! District Society was held last week. The secretary reported a suc- cessful year. The officers elected were: It. J. S...IU-. president; J. Chambers, first vice-president: T. Manton, second vice-president; directors, H. Simmers, Captain McMasters, George Valr, .1. R. Leslie, E. S. Cox. T. McQueen, J. O. Orr. W. R. Frankland, and B. Sanders. The representatives to the Industrial Exhibition are: R. J. Scoor, J. Cham- bers, J. O. Orr, T. McQueen, J. R. Leslie, H. R. Frankland. A meeting of the board will be held early next month, when the work for the year will be mapped out. rue Gardeners' and Florists' Union. This union submitted a letter of which I enclose a copy, to J. H. Dunlop, on January 16. Just why the union se- lected Mr. Dunlop to start with I have not been able to find out; the president and other officers will not talk any- thing but generalities. Mr. Dunlop is the largest employer in this line in Toronto, and to his good men pays the best wages in the trade. His men are all paid by the hour for whatever time they work, and so far as I have been able to discover the older men are about satisfied with the general run of things on the place. But the young men, being in the majority and being perhaps more unreasonable, decided to send the letter referred to, which was intended as a request to Mr. Dunlop to meet them in the matter, but which really reads like an ultimatum. Upon receiving it, Mr. Dunlop decided to take a firm stand. He intimated that he was ready to meet them, but only one faced the music. On Tuesday night Mr. Dunlop called them all together in the packing room and addressed them in a body. He pointed out how im- possible it was to apply rules to ours that easily fits other businesses. He told them he was ready to discuss the subject with them at any time, and asked those that were not satisfied to say so. All are back at work again, the same as before, and so ends a most ill-advised attempt to alter the condi- tion of things. COPY OF LETTER REFERRED TO. At a regular meeting of this Union, held on January 14. your employees de- cided to submit to you, through the Union, the following seal.- of hours and oVKK'I'IMK. All over nine hours per ay. fifty-four hours per week, to con- tinue .e.i nnie. and payable at the rate Now, Mr. Editor, I think that if those comprising the union will listen to its older members they can find many things which are wrong that they can help to put right: but they cannot do this in a business like ours, as would he done in a factory which can be closed down and opened at will. If a place like that of Dunlop. or any other grow- er, w.-re closed down at this time of the year for even one day, everything is lost; and men who would think of do- ing such a thing would never have the sympathy of the craft in general. In fact, the qualities that make a good gardener render him entirely unfit to try to do such a thing: and though business men ofttimes take advantage of their qualities, still good growers are getting to be better appreciated i ..nd, I think, this condition will continue. T. M. Hamilton. Ont We have enjoyed warm sveathei foi thi jreatei p week The remark, Thi 1 ea on the coal-bin," has a 1...1 significance I 1 1 1 - \\ 1111. 1 F. G. Foster & Son have .lose] their King sir.-. 1 ton PI in 1 in .ii [01 . g ' flower store. operati .1 bj an enterpi Ising Indl irldu il w h.. could gal hei togi thei 1 nd Bell b bettei ad\ antage I hi quant It les of fine stock which an- grown here George Wild, well known in Ontario as an exhibitor of flowers and fruit, now rejoices in the title oi alderman. The parks hoard has a useful new member in the person of F. 10. Walk.-r. Thomas Kilvington still retains his position on the board. Violet day, January 22. was not a success from the florist's point of view. There were not nearly enough to go round. John Morgan had a limited quantity of very good flowers, but E. G. Brown's violets were entirely off crop. It should be made a point to bring a good crop in for that day next year, otherwise artificial flowers are sure to become the fashion. A great impetus to the celebration of the day was given by bringing it to the notice of the chil- dren in the city schools. BEAVER. Montreal News Notes. Victoria day was very quietly ob- served. The violet, which is the chosen flower for this day, was not seen; nor was there any appreciable increase in the quantity sold. No doubt the ex- tremely cold weather was responsible. Some handsome designs were placed on the statue of the late Queen. The Albani concerts were expected to make things lively for the trade. Ex- pectations here again were not realized. Through using soft coal in a "Daisy" furnace. T. Ware had an explosion, which wrecked the boiler, and before a new one could be put in position the house of carnations was badly frozen. Logan Girdwood. the violet specialist, is having his usual success this year with his specialty. While the demand for both double and single is away be- low the average, he thinks that the proportion of singles called for is larger than of the doubles. We note the query of "Beaver" re- garding the commission on plants the wholesale man should grant the retail- er, and we will endeavor to ■stion at a later date. demand from Ml INTRE \ 1 I l.ll.erl 1 r .in Morgan. 1 to - 1 Mas. J12.I la J2.IMI 1, «J.'. mi; $2.00 CAUGHT ON THE FLY. EASTON, PA. If. Klelnhau n pot having hipl a 1 ■ 1 j good holiday 1 rade. . ., Buenning says business was v.-ry good in both his Kaston, Pa., and Phillipaburg, N. J., stores. The coal easier. BETHLEHEM, PA. Ch moving along quietly in his old style SOI TH BETHLEHEM, PA.-H. V01 waelk.r is the name of Williams successor. He says trade IE fail bui he was on the verge of closing up lasi w.-ek on account of Bcarcity of coal. ALLENTOWN, PA— Ernest Ashley, representative of H. A. Dreer, is doing very nicely in his new departure as a retail florist and seems to enjoy the same popularity with his patrons as he did with the trade Horn Bros., report trade very fair. They have now one of the finest ranges of houses in this part of the countrj They certainly were lucky in getting about 150 tons of coal early in the Fall. It is tin e.l here that Ellsworth is to re-embark in the retail trade. WILKES-BARRE, PA.— Marvin's is certainly a vei y busy place and it is kept uii to X.-w Y.uk ideas in every re- spect. Kldridge & Co., have had fair business of late. W. w. Moore & Co.. quite busy. A. Schelegman & Son are holding their own. Coal is just as scarce here in the heart Of 1 I al 1 egioii. as anyv, I I-. Orders cannot be filled under three week's notice. SCRANTON, PA.— Marvin & Muir are certainly to be commended upon the general appearance of their estab- lishment and up-to-date methods em- ployed by them. Mr. Muir says his must be .1 New Y.uk store or noth- ing. The Scranton florist supply peo- ple seem very busy. W. 11. Davis has some very fine houses of lilies and roses, despite the shortage of coal. G. R. Clark claims he has not a com- plaint to make. ITHACA. N. Y — Bool & Co. are very busy with funeral work— the busiest place I have seen, so far, this year. Foote & I o hold their own. CORNING, X. Y.— G. W. Gardner bo- il.DNEK. Araucaria Excelsa I in,, plain-, rr.in sin. pots 4li, Asparagus I'l 1-, ■ • 11 ... -• 1 -lock, f,.i.o per 100. K.-nlia-. fi 111 1 in .-. lea v. - -:r...... | < rini-oi, Kami. lei lt..-,s. J in M.00 |*r 10O. I,riaiiiiim>. I- -• lloi-lst-- varieties t;t.ocip.-r 11m. fill Cvpi ip. .limns ha\. l„ , „ ,.,„ !v but are now about .lone Other orchids have been scarce, and there has been quite a demand for them. The prices on roses are up to Christmas figures, and from the look of most of the growers' plai • thi 1 are likely to keep up for -..in. inn. T. M. MONTREAL. The high prices charged for cut flowers is still ri.tii, ment. and sales are .l.pr. ssinglv small. Funeral work is fairlv plentiful and as main- other kinds of flowers than the standard lines can be used, prices are relatively lower. Coal is still as scarce Canadian Cut Flower Prices. HAMILTON. ONT Bride and Brides- maid No I Ss 1 :ci M*Mmem s.|lt ,r, B. 5. 5LINN, Jr., Wholesale Florist/FimTeTco', 55 Manager. * Green* St. BO&TON. MASS. M ItawsaySt Mention the Flor iLL NURSERYMEN, SEED5- . MIEN AND FLORISTS 44 •* Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders | It Is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS Of THE "H.A." Chilwcll Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. Wired ToolfpKs 10,000, $l.r,0; 50,000, $G.25. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WB NOW OFFER "Chemicals" for making LIQUID COMPOST. Dry powder, all soluble in water. Compcts cosl eaa than ^ac. per gal. Correspondence Invited. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 6ao Atlantic Ave., Boston. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERTILIZER Pure Bone Meal, specially for greenhouse uses; about fi per cut. Nitn>K«'H, 30 per cent. Bone Phosphate. lUC.-lh. Img. *3.'25; half ton, $17.50; ton, $32.60. Cash with order. JAMES L. REYNOLDS CO., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Holds Class GLASS our fligures before buying. Estimates freely N. COWEN'S SON, 302-04 W. BROADWAY. NEW YORK. Mention the florists' Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER 4. CO. IO Desbrosses St., New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. l^AxU5E IT NOW. F.0.PIERCEC0. Printing.. We are outfitted to do everything in this line required by the florist, the seedsman and the nurseryman, from an en- velope to the most stylish kindofacatalogue. Write us. . . . A. T, DE LA MARE PT8. &. PUB. CO., Ltd. 2 Duana Street, New York KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. ■lieeln and hr'iiiisof Btt*el,v Mention the Florists' Exchange when Jnnuary :il, l»0.'l The Florists' Exchange 127 CYPRESS J | Green House Material I Hot Bed Sash Red Cedar Posts LLOChLASD LUMBER CO. { LOCKLAND, OHIO I M .'lit Ion tll« florist*' Bxcbaora wb«l wrltlnr. [greenhouse. j CYPRESS | FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. I \ Construction the Latest. > THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., I I 32 E. Third St.. Cincinnati, O, UeDtloo the Florists' Exchange The STANDARD Duplex Gutters E. HIPPARD YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Exchange when writing. SJOHNC lONlNG^i £°- ni-i2sBlackhawk Cor. Hawthorne Av N^lCAGb.iLL Newburg, N. Y. The Coldvvell lawn mower manufac- turers have a thoroughly equipped fac- tory for turning out their Improved machines, for which they find a heavy demand from all parts of the country. The Chadborn Manufacturing Com- pany is contemplating an increase In its manufactory space, owing to the pressing demands for the concern's au- tomatic ventilators. The florist and seed business of the late J. A. Schaefer Is now carried on under the firm name of J. A. Schaefer's Sons, with P. H. Schaefer manager. At the time of our visit, the latter gen- tleman was busy with funeral work, occasioned bv the death of Governor Odell's sister. There are about 40,000 feet of glass on the premises and the product is con- sumed in their own retail trade. E. M. Peattie has a store on Broad- way, with greenhouses located at the corner of Miller street. Business has been good an season, though the price of coal has been a great drawback; at times $10 per ton has been paid for soft coal, which is certainly a high figure, considering the price of flowers could not te advanced in proportion. Butte, Mont. The Montana Florists' Club has been organized and the following officers elected: President, O. A. C. Oehmler; vice-president, Victor Siegel; secretary, Elmer Law; treasurer, Everton Law. It is believed that by following cor- rect methods of culture and by secur- ing plants that are adapted to the cli- mate and situation, most surprising and gratifying results will be attained. ' A study will also be made of the native wild flowers of Montana. It is the de- sign to have an essay dealing with these topics read at each meeting of the club. Omaha, Neb. Lewis Henderson, florist, was held up on Saturday night, January 17, by three masked highwaymen, and robbed of $65 in cash and a gold watch valued at $100. The thieves overlooked $30 that Mr. Henderson had in another pocket. WILLIAM H. KAY COMPANY 244 FULTON ST., NEW YORK. JliniLTIIIL ARCHITECTS P BUILDERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS Greenhouses and Conservatories Patent Iron Construction. Plans mteson appl leal inn.ilt her for struct- pletc, or for material only, ready for Greenhouse HvatiriK aud Ventilating Cata- logue mailed from our New York office on re- ceipt of five cents postage for each. LORD &, BURNHAM COMPANY Mention the Florists' Exchange \ HEATING BUILDING Ventilating t BOILERS gJA (Triple Fire Travel) L WROUGHT IRON -I PIPE, FITTIN6S, k VALVES, HOSE. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get THE NEW D£PftRTUR.E," VEMTILr\TING fyPUflNCE^ For Descriptive Catalogue Sent! J. D. CARM0DY, EVANSVILLE, FlorlBta' Bxcbange writing. Mention Floriata' Exchange Mention the Florists' Exchange when writ >t|SES :d IALFURNIS - AND !;me!n to superintend ;; ERBpTIONIFpESjrPED.:! , CYPRESS SASH/BARS ( | ANY LENGTH UPTO 32 FT. OR LONGER., , ! 1theAT£ Stedm5 bJmb4' Q3 ' j * Npronset. Boston'"'' Mention the Florists' Exchange GLASS RENT ftl AQQ VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO UsB.l1 I ULHOO 443-449 Greenwich St. I NEW YORK. For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. BL00MSBURG, PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., flANUFACTURERS OF HOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED OULF CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. 4ES-Our descriptive circular < GREENHOUSE GLASS AT WHOLESALE UentloD tbe riorlita' Excbanr* wben wrltlm. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Special Greenhouse Putty S. JACOBS & SONS MANU FACTTJKBRS 1365 to 1373 FLUSHING AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Af„e?w New Improved Sectional Boilers Send 4 cts. stamps (or Boiler Catalogue WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING Mention the norlata" Exchanre when wrlUaf. 128 The Florists' Exchange January 31, 1908 IM Ring Construction Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. 337 3d Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Mention the Florists' Exchange wb K. Bayersdorf er & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. QOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO^ Improved Recording Thermometer Asparafju- l'lnuiosus, from 2 n Asparagus Sprengreri.fiozD 24 i . < 'lem :it i* raiiiculata,»troDup.froiu 4 in. pots 10. 0 < lenialin raniculata, from S in. pots.. Dentzia Lemoinel, strong plants Dracaena Indivisa, 4 in. pots Primula Forbe§ii, in bloom, 24 in. pots.... 3.00 C. EISELE, WhS^Srm Phlladelphli.Pa. kleniion the Florists' Exchange when writing- FOR SOMETHING NEW AND NICE, Gtoster of Boses stationeis Eor Florists, Is the Latest. Both plain and in colore. Samples free by DAN'L B.LONG, Mention the Florlsti' Buffalo, N.Y. GUT FLOWER BOXES 1WATERPROOF. The best, strongest and neatest foldi ower box ever made. Chen]>. durable, o try them once is to use them always. DON'T USE OLD STORE BOXES Lock Style. No. 1.-3x4^x16. No. 2.— 3xlixl.N... No. 3.-1x8x18. . . No. 4.-3x6x20 . . . No". 6\ -4x8x28........ 3.75 35.00 THE LIVINGSTON SEED GO. Box 102, COLUMBUS, O. Exchange when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. tSSSL DILLER, CASKEY & CO., *4353ft£oa. S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing. 5000C»OOCXXX>OOCrOCrCrOCXX»aCXXXrOOCK50000C^ A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40tK and 41st Streets S.°^Wit3Ui.i.. ~1^. NEW YORK tOOOOOOOQQ&J Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCrllNGS&CO. ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Nineteen Sizes. Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron Frame Construction erected complete or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile" for Slate Tops. Send4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS! Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE FOR PRICES. THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO. = Designers, Manufacturers and Builders of Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY ■: Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. « JDL , In width, covered by one roof .,'ur Patent "Short-Koof" Construction over benches and number of supports. View of a piece of ground 40 ft. respectively 41 Jt. 6 (old style), and also by ttai Compare lienor SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES, (patented.) Approved and Adopted by Leading Florists all over the Country. WE CLAIM THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES: Simplicity and Safety of Construction. No Spreading of Walls. Most Effective and Reliable Ventilation. Perfect Gutterlnc Cool in Summer and easy to heat in Winter. We are willing to prove these claims hy testimonials. Write for Sketches and Catalogues. A. DIETSCH & CO., PATENTEES. Washington Red Cedar and i.ousiaua Cypress Greenhouse Material, Hot-Bed Sash and Greenhouse H 616-621 111), MOl-DCl* C9UCVU *».u». »*-*.—- — Sheffield Avenue, - - CHICAGO, ILL. A. WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FlORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XV. No. 6 NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 7, J903 One Dollar Per Year 5PIR/EA FOR EASTER FORGING. following sort* as liclnw. a* Inn-,' (is uiisnl.l. Thcso ran be (.hipped t slightest if fri'zi'n. 'lli..-1'r is plenty of lime to get them Now is the time to lay in a for I >e. oration Day. PONICA and COM PACTA MULTIFLORA. Case of 250 clumps for $8.00; in It TILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA. Case of 250 clumps for *10.00 ■ in less quantities, *5.00 per 1 APANESE FERN BALLS -£.««« si;" -il'Pj. IALL SIZED NAMED HYACINTHS. hese are spW-ndui for Easter forcing, and are - for ^rowniL: m pan.- or pots. Nut I mm is more hi. -.ii.il.l. . I'm. e 1- \.-r> low. ami tliebulhs are t class ivui:u'kiiLh - 1 for the low price at ich they are onYivd. They will throw almost as ■,l flowers as tin larger ami hiu'lmr pnred l.ull» have \ri , will be pleased with the results. 7 cannot rail to nntke money for you. e Pilh.win- pink vanetirs at only $1.50 IIIO;$i:.0(lp«r KMHI uvrll, .? 1*1 (HI per HXMJ . Baron van Tuyll, Gen. Polisskr, Gertrude, utea, liobt. Stci-eratul Solfatara. efollowui- bin. wmrtir- at util) $1.50 per ;$!.'. Oil p.-r l!IIKI,«i,rlh .?Hi.(Hip. rlWHn.vii,. id Maitre, Kin- of the Ulims, La Peynnis.-, i. Dn kens. Bloudin, Czar Peter ; also Tamerlan Doubli stock of the following varieties . at $3.00 per loo. T'.'.yiHi per HMO I per limit', viz.: La Peyrouse, Regulus, Grand Lilae, La Plule d'Or, Bouquet Tundre, Crown Prince of Sweden. Flevo, Garrlck, Grootvorst, Gen. Antinck, King of Wurtemburg, La inite, Lord Anson. Lord Orange, Prince of Saxe- HYACINTHS IN SEPARATE COLORS. ivorth $26 per 1000). TU SINGLE and DOUBLE. Most of the varieties here offered are am very best ft >r«'ilJg variet I-'-;, espeeially Kasterforeing,1 ■ To/ai-.l \ er.liei.iMiileur I'nito'.ui, La Candour, Yellow Kose. La.lv Orandiaon, Duke of York, Rose Blanche and Count Leicester, at $5.00 per 1000; Cottage Mai.l. .b.t.st van Vondel. Brutus, Pseony Bed, at $6.00 per 1000 ; Tournesol, red and yellow, Gloria Solis, Le Blason ami Rosine, at $7 .1)0 per 1000; Due van Tholl, scarlet, and Standard Royal Silver, at $7.^ipt-r moo. ^Linage de ma Fille. Proserpine, at $12.i ~ White Joost \ lVonde . Rose Luisante, at *2U.OO R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. spaiagus Plmpus nanus CUT V.H. STRINGS, 50 CTS* EACH- ELLIOTT. Brighton, Mass. BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING ited. Per Per pink, yellow am " Mixed Doable, large bulbs, 1M i Ctl.Ainr.HN Elephant's Ear). ) per doz. 15 00 " 10 to 12" ' " 12 in. and o Fancy-Leaved, named sorts, large bulbs. $1.25 per doz. lo ou Mixed sorts, largo bulks, Sl.ooperdoz. 7 50 ».I.»XI1MI \S Chokt Ntlllk. 1;m :.» blllbs; Mixed eolors . IIVAC1NTIIIN IAMII- CANN (Giant 8nmmtr lliaiiiiln 160 mm, Japan or Kaempferi. Amen, an lt.'wii trom originally im- ported stock. ' i -ingle. -':. double, named sorts $1.0.1 per doz. 7 00 Mixed sorts $1."0 per doz. 5 1X1 CAMMAN, Large dormanl purrs, witb two to three eyes. Mini, rrozy. Paul Marl>RO>iSforEasterforcing;allf ":::■, est varieties, .lackmanni, Heury; Duchess of Edinburgh, etc.. two- year-old. field grown, $3.00 per do/..; $-1111(1 per 100. Three year- old, field grown, ex t rastroiig.fi. IK) per doz. : $30.00 per 100. KNtiLISH IVIES, pot-grown HZHLEfl D10LLIS Nobody can make a mistake in having these in bloom for Easter. Yourcust Bushy, well-budded plants. 12-15 in... 15-18 "... 18-12 " " 9 00 2228 " " 1200 26-30" " 1800 30-38" " 2600 »i.-,.l>0 per lOO. F.xtru large plants per doz.; $4(1 per I' .per doz., $4 SO IIEIiOMA, Tuberous Km. led. Single rate colors, crirnsoli. rose, white, yellow . $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Beparate, as above, $t.i iixi per lnOO. Double, colors tnixec ii; $:r>.i»i per 1000. DIELVTRA Speetabilis Hie. ding Heart), extra strong clumps, for forcing. Per 100. $6.00; per 1000,' $15.00. Vte have large iiuantitles of Spring Bulbs W. ar. pleased at all time AMAOIJALVS, double, white and pink. $5.00 .JAPAN FF.IJN HALI.S.dormant, selected, large balbe. $3.5u per doz. ; $27.50 per 100. AM'AH.Kd SM'KCM.KKI SKEII, 35c. per 100; $2 EO per 1009. JAPAN LILIES. See Wholesale Catalogue. CANNAS, 25 varieties Ask for prices. KKNTIAS. We have the largest stock of large Kentlas In the country. Call and see them. ig Itnlbs in all varieties. Ask for prices and vaiietie e visitor- nt our N'urs. n. - W. ha\, so ,o r.s planted with the S.e Spring Catalogue for other stock. Mention the Florists' BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, Exchince when writing. N. J 130 The Florists9 Exchange CANDLEMAS DAY ^rM ni *¥'< PERTH I7CB Considered i.y all KnKlisli ULAI & rcHMLIlCN an.i s.-.,t.-h n.. rini« >. the best fertilizers on the market. I.lttle hij-h, has double the action of others more bulky, 6C. lbs., HITRATE OF SODA EA fC. 'ftST" TOBACCO STEMS SgftK; JS Havanftl' APHIS PUNK Box, 12 roll.. 60 et.. NIKOTINE Pints, *1.50; 5 Quarts for (fT.OO. W. ELLIOT ■ & SONS NEW YORK. Mention the Florlnta' Exchange when writing. Tneodosia B, snepnera Co. VENTURA-BY -THE-SEA, CAL Farfugiutn Grande, tubers, 2% to 3 in. in diam. $11.00 per 100 ; 1 In., $5.00 per 100 ; % in., $3.00 per 100 ; in m,i ,.H..„ GLOXIVIVS -LARGE FLOWERING ORA99IPOLIA EREOTA. IIIMUli M1\E1>. l'i Ik. inch,., in ,li,n, „ I. , 1\, ■! .......... 1 111, I, .111,1 OMT III ill., I'l' ATI1A I.AIlliK llll.lis:. -c,. iir.it, »'i'l«- .leu . *« : JOHNSON & STOKES, »< PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention tbe FlurlHta' Ki.-hmi ICANNA ROOTS Home grown, strong roots perfect condition and i 25 of a variety at a variety at Ad ..ir.tl 8c«ej ,3 ft., red $5 00 All ■miuiiii. 6 fl Bin edge. ... 2 50 \ n -irin. 6 n . yellow ... 2 00 l. :l tt.. red... 4 00 2 00 Chus. Henderso H5 00 IMSON BEDDER, 3 ft., 2 50 3 00 7 2 50 Eg pence Vangl nn.Btt, yellow 20 00 i.,, den Bedder, aj . n . yellow. 2 50 20 00 .1. ). Cabos, i'.. eet, bronze. . . . 2 50 20 00 J.T.Eovett, 5 f 1. red, Deal foliage 2 50 20 00 Leopard. 4'. ft. yellow spotted 3 00 Mi ir. Crozy.S ft., gilt edge.. 2 "0 18 00 All »e. Molin,3>, ft., red 2 50 i, 2 and 3 eyes each, in strictly true to name. 100 rales; 250 of 1000 rates. 100 II Midway, i It... led $2 50 Mrs. Eisele, 6 ft .apricot 3 00 ?25 Mrs. Kate Gray, 0 ft . red 6 00 Olympia, 3 ft., red 3 50 Pan] Hriiant, 4 ft, red 2 50 Pennsylvania, 6 ft., red 8 00 Pres. C'arnot, 4 ft. , bronze 2 50 20 Pres. MeKinley, 3 ft , red 2 50 20 Pinto, 3 ft., bronze 2 50 Qneen Charlotte, 4 ft., gilt edge 2 50 West Grove, 4 ft , coral pink. . . . 5 00 White Lady, 5ft.. white 3 00 Zebra, 4 ft., yellow and brown... 5 00 MIXED, dwarf or tall, all colors mixed 1 50 Circular, describing each variety, mailed free. Prompt delivery CASH WITH ORDER. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey NOTICE NURSERY STOCK in large quantities. Remember we have over 100,000 CLEMATIS PANICULATA two, three and four yoars old. AMPELOP8IS VEITCHII, field-grown, X and XX sizes. Over 300,000 SHRUBS and VINES in variety. About 200,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS in 250 varieties. Also Young 8tock for transplanting. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, N.J. Florists* Exchange MICHELL'S I CARNATION BANDSi used on carnation flowers with 9 bursted calyx $ Will make for you many a DOLLAR | The best on the market and used X by all the leading growers. Trices • postpaid. 2000 lor 25c. ; 4500 for pink 30 1 50 Host: HOW ERED— Mixed VK'K'S I1KAMH1M HENRYA.DREER,7l4ChestnutSt., Philadelphia, Pa, ■ Fern Balls JU! ir«j ■ Jackson & Perkins Co. IHI-.WAHK. I*. V. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writ Mention 'tie Florins' Eicbtnje PHILADELPHIA. PA.— The State of Delaware has granted a charter to the Henry F. Michell Company to deal in bulbs, seeds, etc. Capital. $15,000. CLEVELAND, O— A meeting for the purpose of organizing a Market Gar- deners and Producers' Association has been called for to-day, February 7. Geo. A. Tilton, seedsman, is chairman. DENVER, COL.— The Lee Pioneer Seed Company has been incorporated; capital stock. $10,000; to operate in Ara- pahoe county with principal office in Denver; H. M. Lee. M. S. Reed, J. A. Graham, incorporators. WORCESTER. MASS.— John K. M. L. Farquhar, of Boston, delivered an instructive lecture, illustrated with stereopticon views, on the subject of "Seed Crowing," before the Horticult- ural Society. "O January 20. There was a large and interested audience. A lo- cal report attributes the following statements to Mr. Farquhar on crop conditions: "On account of the unfavorable sea- son, last year, for harvesting seeds, corn seeds would yield the coming year 20 per cent, less returns than usual from the very best seeds. We have had the past year one of the most unfavorable ever known for the harvesting of vege- table E Is-. With regard to corn, wax i, an and some of the more delicate peas, those seeds which ripened last European Notes. 1L. idly had the mail departed last week when a complete i ha i , ,, dani rous thaw and general break up; or, rather one should say, a t ble dow n. foi «• have had a per- r., i deluge ever since. As ,„,,• shipments an a1 last in view of completion, conditions such as these :,, damp our spirits, although they seeds. A brief reference was mad week's notes to the inevitable delays the later shipm manv of these x.-ii i sible". Anothei can boat services which alwaj iD of the year. Tt is no un- usual thing for goods to be six or seven w>-,l seeds, 70c: JOOO seeds, $1.35. PFTIINIA £,,!Bl" largest Flowered, rtlUlllH Fringed Mixed. Tr.Pkt.SOc! Double Largest Flnivcied 1 ringed Mixed. Tr. Pkt. $1.0O. VFRRFNA Mnm":oth White, Pink.Scar- ILnOLIlH let, Iilue and Striped, o/ $1.35. Slammoth Mixed, oz. $1.00. Write for Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $1.50 per Bale. Cash. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FLOWER SEED (SOW AT ONCE ) Trade pkt. (te. Begonia Vernon - -$0 25 Centaurea Gymno- carpa 20 $0 50 Lobelia C. P. Com- pacta 25 I 50 Salvia Splendens - 25 I 50 Dracaena Indivisa - 25 I 00 D. LANDRETH & SONS, FLORIST PEPARTMENT GERANIUMS Finest Varieties Grown ; singleand Double named, c\tr:i slnni;, read) lor 3 in, I, pots. $3.00 per IOO. AGERATUM. •■Pauline" and "liurnev"- stro„, and fine, rend, foil's, fc'..-,u „„,■ 100. ' tr0Dl! IRISH SHAMROCK fX^T^XS XXX SEEDS Verbena Grandiflora. Finest mammoth-! flowering mixed. lnlKl seeds. Sue. Csee,Islr6(?c Fine8Uarge-flr'werlnedwari. 1«K>' Cyclamen Giganteum. The choicest giant- flowering yarietl.-s in host ,„,Mu, ., _ ?l.oo; hair pkt.. 500. e-^ouso«iB,,j Phlox Pumila Compacta. Very dwart and compact: grand tor p., Is; In finest coin™ mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. Alyssnm (ompactuin. TI10 most dwarr and variety grown; perfect inn,, i„m, Trade pkt. 25c. Finest large-flowering, . _. .xed; single and double. 500 seeds. J1.IIU; hair pkt.. 50c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower. mg varieties, erltieallv sole, i,d; mixed 5000 seeds, ?l,00; half pkt., 60c. CASH. Extras added to every order. JOHN F, RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. when grown in Onion Seed John'Repp, Classboro, N. J. itlon the riorlata' Exchange when writ! Aster Seed Semple's finest mixed, 50 cts. per oz. ; $5.00 per lb. VIOLETS, root.-.l runners, Marie Louise. Lady Campbell ami I rial,.',0 els. per inn, *(.,«, |„..Y J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSES JOHN F. CROOM & BRO. Growers, HAGXOU«,N.C, Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. HICH CRADE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS OUR SPECIALTY Catalogu R. & J FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Macs. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS Clifford W. P.nitoii. A ]> In,, in, Nympliaa. Lemon Giant. Fern Leaf lleaiitv. Snow Clad. White Swan Frank Smith, el, We ,,».,■ HF.AVY IIEII) ILIUM'S .Ft ST AS III G. S.-..O0 per IOO. $45.00 per lOOO. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Mention the florists' EicbaDfre when writing. 30,000 DAHLIAS ■Whole field-grown clumps, $4 00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Send for list, we can save you money. A. B. DAVIS & SON. PiircellviMe, Va. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and liyely. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. Mention the Florlata' Exchange wben writing. I'cliruury 7, 1S0H The Florists' Exchange 133 ^ SEED OENUINE DANISH-dROWN CAULIFLOWEI and CABBACI Aniager Cablmge Seed, " Bullhead." Erfurt Dwarf Cauliflower, "Snowball,'' for foreleg. Krfurt Dwarf Cauliflower Seed, "Dan- ish Giant,'' best for open ground. Prices on application. HJALMAR HARTMANN & CO, 3000 Aspldium TtsHlmense, $2.50 per 100. 3000 Cvrtniuium Falcatam, $2.25 PHiiHleN, ninall. hardy, cold frame plants 80.1s perl 01) ;«2.76 per 1000. Cash, please. MOREL BROS., 624 Eatt Market St., Sc anion. Pa. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. AZALEAS, PALMS, AZALEAS Bays and Decorative Plants. The largest SANDER, Bruges, Belgium Agent, A. DIMMOCK 6O Vesey Street, NEW YORK. ORCHIDS \v, l>, z to recommend < . pay, don't forget that and fibrous Peat and LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J NOW IN BLOOM! I AZALEAS, CENISTAS, TULIPS ERICAS Pink and White; Hyacinths all colors. Also all kinds or Palms and Doeoorativo Plants. Prompt deliveries madeln Brooklyn and New York. Write for our illustrated cataloguo A. SCHULTHEIS, P. O. Box 78, College Point. Queens II. .rough, N. Y. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. A FEW GQOD THINGS YOU WANT Special low prices on Palm. [clean stock, cool grow plants. None Arc. a l.utescens, 3 plants Kentia Heliiiore.-i and Bin.. *l:\0O, »'.'"> Rex Begonia, 2 anc Asparagus Pluiiios Spreng:eri, :l in .1IP0IKI per nil). 1 $8.00 per 100. $8.00 per 100. DJSc^T"a In,,iv'»a, 4 in. and 5 in., $10.00 and $26.00 per 100. English Ivy, 2 and 3 In., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100 Vinca Var„ 2 in.. Sl'.iki ,,er i.ki. 3 In.. $4.00 per 100. fcfran»»m», single Orn. (.rant, double Qen. Grant. S. A. Mitt, La Favorite, lionnot, Poitevine. Ricard. Francis Perkins, 2 in . , »2.50 per 100. Colons, Hooted Cuttings. 75 cts. per 100. Ageratum, blue and white. 7.5 cts. per 100. c«r"a,1o'i». footed Cuttings, Wm. Scott. Portia Prosperity. Queen Louise. Ethel Crocker F I.' Ine, »l.oo per 100. ' ' GEO. M. EMMANS, NTT' Write for Prices and AZALEAS. JOHN SCOn, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. ROBT. CRAIG & SON 2 ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons S ...CARNATIONS... J and Novelties In Decorative Plants ■ , Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. * Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. Decorative Palms Araucarlas, Ficus, Bay Trees And smaller size Palms for Spring shim Carefully gr HAERENS BROS Sole A /tUGUST R01KFR* SONS P.O. Box 752, New York Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. packed by Somergem, Belgium JOSEPH HEACOCK Wyncote, Pa. Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli i, Kentia Belmoreana be Florists' Exchange when writing The New Nephrolepis Fern ANNA FOSTER The most beautiful fern yet introduced. Very prolific : .puck seller ; ver> low prices. From3in., $20.00 per 100. Kentias, $50.00, $75.00, $100.00 per 100. Rubbers, $1.00 to $0.00 per doz. Asparagus Sprciigeri 3 in., strong, $8.00 per 100. L. H. FOSTER, 46 King st.Dorchesler, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS! FERNS! I make a specialty of small ferns suitable for fern dishes, etc., nice bushy stock and a good variety of the most hardy kinds. 25i in. pots, $3 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the riorlsts' Exchange when writing. 1500 SURPLUS SMILAX 60 cents per 100 from 2-inch pots. E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Coleus Petunias Sage, Etc. Montmart and otli. i lire .lr.iililen *14 in. per pmc A. Ricard, Poitevine, I'. Perkins, '.1° I', cleary \ I.ang. $l.l.i«. per Moo. -an, . rate- ,,,-r |i>i M i ■.",..,, | lane, Le Solell, J. Viand, $2.25 per 100. List free. ",L'»»I "■ •»• gue, ii, $5.50 per llloo. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. in., $5.00 per 100; Climbing well branched liel $15. .HI per l.Hi; f„r 2>ft in. plants. f5 .hi lotbilile Noupert Rose, stro o 5 in.' pots. $111.1X1 per I THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove. Pa - Mention the riorlate' Exchange when writing. I DWARF BOSTON FERNS 1 EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J. ^ , Tel. 28A Short Hills. MenUon the Florists' Exchange when writing. E AN ORDER WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT New CHRYSANTHEMUM. ty Wliite known. October 4-12. produces blooms Double the size of Is a Distim Earliest K Same cult old vari Commands top price. First-class shipper. Certificated Cincinnati, October 18, 1902. Offered Cheaper than any other new varieties Makes an Ideal Pot Plant. "EftTIIXE" It* A MONEY MAKER. nil. per uist. mid Sylvia, $1.:>U per HM) $10 ik» per 1000. WHITTON &, SONS. Wholesale Florists, City and Green Sts., PTICA, N. V. Mention the FlorlBU' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings L^JEiSS; Montmart, Castries, $i.-jr, [„.r iiiii; $10.00 per lOou.' Poitevine, Hiciir.l. $1.5u p.-r liui- $l'2.00 per 1000- $ln.i,.iii per 10,000. Extra strong transplanted, from soil, 10,000 8. A. Nutt. $14.00 perloui); 6000 Montmart, $14.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Following varieties: S. A. Nutt, Double Gen. Grant, John Rood. Francis Perkins. Inclined Brutt, Montague. Ruy Bias. La Favorite, Bru- antl, Mme. Bruant, Itev. Atkinson, .las. (iaar and several others. Coleus, slrong, rooted cuttings, tree of mealv bugs. VeiselinfToltn. ciold, n lledder. (iold-ii Queen and other varieties $5.00 per 1000 Double Petunias, rooted cuttings. $1.25 per 100 Heliotrope, nil dark varieties 1.00 -; Feverfew, in tin.- shape l.-js Ageratdm 60 Cash with order. J. E.FELTHOUSEN. Schenectady. N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 50,000 CANNAS In ten bo.M standard varieties. Chrysanthemum. Stork plants. Robinson, Merry Monarch and BonnafTon. Catanias, -j',. m. ]..,!-, i:, in. hmh. 5-S baves,»2.S0 per 100. Biota Nana A u rea, S ]n. ] ■-. ■_'! m hi-h. Prices upon application. GEO. JUST, J^sonvme, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS. For Delivery February 15th to March 15th Heleranthe, Bnchner nnd 8. A. Matt, at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Caatellane.Vland, Perkins, Poite- vine, • andry nnd Rlcard, at $l...n per 100; $15. oo per 1000. Acteon, La Favorite, Bonnol, i.a Pilot, CaNtria nnd Jaulin, at fl.BO per 100. Not enough lor 1000 sales. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS 2'4 in. pots, strong plants. *2.00 per 100; r-iO.OO per 10OO;100(>, our selection, J17.CO DOUBLE. Alphoiis.- Itii.inl. n.auto Poitevine, Cen- '■•""-'•■ " !•■ (.eueiul l.r:uil. I ,|,. liar, on It. (.11 lion M. (.ill. (.. ,,. r.,1 ,le Itnis- .1.11',,.. .lob, i I),,, le. I.:, Pilot,., .lean \ iaud. Ml, .... ( I, .nolle, Mi,,e. (an. .vers. Mine. Ian. In. I.a 1 n\ orite, let id. M me. .la u Ii n Miss In, ii.es Perkins, Mnr.iuis,- ,1,- Mont- '<• Mine, lianiej, Miss K.iiilill, s. A. Nutt. SINCLE. mllax 2.00 Salvia Silver Spot Bonfire and Splendent 2.00 'uchelai, In Variety 3 00 sorgeimenot. Large Flowering. Blue.lrom 21 In. Pols $2 60 per 100. 'lardy Engliih Ivy. 2 00 (Rooted cuttings, of Hardy Eiurllsh Ivy, 75cts. per 100; $.">.oo per 1000.) CASH WITH ORDER. See our full page advertisement In Christmas Number, December 6. R.VINCENT,JR.,&SON White Marsh, Hid. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 134 The Florists9 Exchange P. OIWEkHERH 1123 Summit Ave, JERSEY CITY. N. J, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE. Vegetable Plants cession and Drumhead, L'oc. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. I CTTIIPC K'S Boston, Tennis Ball. LCI lUbC Boston Market and other vara., 15c. per 100; J1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. LEEK 16c- Per 10°: tl0° Der 100°- PARSLEY Strong, 40c. per 100; $1.50 per 1000. If wanted by mail always add 10c. per 100. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FINE flDANPEC BEARING GRAFTED UKAIlbCO SIZES 12 in., Bushy, from 4-in. pots $20, 00 per 100 15-18in. " " " 30.00 KIN EAN8, 10-12 in., Bushy, from 4 in. pots $20 00 per 100 I.IMON-i. 12-15 in .Bushy, from 4-in. pots $20. 00 per 100 Special o|3.00e Climbing Clothilde Soupert, Strout; field-grown $10 00 per 100 ( I.H1 ITIS APIIF«UA. A fine variety, Bomewhat similar to C. Paniculata, but blooiUH Kariii-r and Lasts Longer— Strong pliints from 3-in. pots $8 00 per 100 FICC8 ELASTIC* (Top Cuttings). 10-12 in $20 00 per 100 KENTIA BHI.MORl IN4. 12-15 in , 6 oh . lvs . 3-in . pots $18.00 per 100 Plurnli Kri llnala and Fariilifera 12-15 in.. 4-in. pots $15 00 per 100 (Not less than 40 of a class at 100 rate) . C4NNU (Dormant Roots). 2-3 eyes to. each division, best sorts. . .$15 00 per 1000 CITRUS TH11IH.UTA Best Defensive Hedge riant Introdnced. Strong, field-grown plant?. 15-20 in $8 00 per 1000 (Not less than 400 of a class at 1000 rate.) Utanias, Pandanus, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. Write for Catalogue. P. J. BERCKMANS CO.. Inc , Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta, Ca. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES .south Bralntree, flass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHER HARDY PLANTS. Field-si'own only. Send for Catalogue. Mention the Florists' Exchange Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. In the lino of Nm-Hi-ry stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Colorado Blue S Mention the rioruvu HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trifoliata) Extra fine stock for mailing; 8 to 18 inches in height, ShMIII|„.r 1IKM1. $2 (Kip, r HKI. HANCl-I.E.W 111 < AI.AKIIMS In collec- tion of 20 choice sorts, $3.50 and $4.50 per 100. Send Fob List. JESSAMINE GARDENS, "•fi:,M- llentlon the Florists' Bichange when writing. HQLLUND HUB8EBT STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOR OUll CATALOGUE. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Surplus Nursery Slock Apple, Peach, Norway Maple, Irish Juniper, Abundance, Hale Plum. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. W.tfT. SMITH COMPANY Geneva, N. Y. WHOLESALE GROWERS Of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Fruit Trees and Small Fruits in great variety. Send for our Wholesale Prlee List. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. F. &F. NURSERIES S,""(FIM NEW JERSEY. olesale TREES AND PLANTS In '"" assortment Trade .Catalogue Mention the rinrlatt' Bicaani. wlien writing. Ligustrum Regelianum (Prostrate Privet) A variety of merit. Much hardier than California. Largest Stock in America. All Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut, HII1Phila.,Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. Florists' Exchange when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET At Reduced Prices. SIQYE & STEELE, Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eatontown, N. J. Something: to Be Pushed Along. Editor Florists' Exchange: I have Just been reading a beautiful story about poems and thrushes and nightingales in a western trade paper that comes to my place, and, as I got to the end of the story, I noticed the writer says that he only wrote the eu- logy because he likes to push a good thing along. It occurred to me that it the western trade paper is good enough to print recommendations ■ about poems and things of that kind, you yourself might like to print a testimonial from me about a friend of a friend of mine, who has a friend that has made a new mouse trap. This mouse trap is the greatest invention you ever heard of; and often, while crawling on my hands and knees under the benches of the greenhouse, trying to find the trap (for every time I set it the mice take it away and hide it). I have thought, what a beautiful trap it was. It can- not be compared to either a steam trap, a one-horse trap, or a Satrap. Tou might think that florists are not inter- ested in traps in general and claptrap in particular. "Well, perhaps not so much; but I think a mouse trap Is as useful as a poem to a florist like me, and I guess I'm a fair average speci- men. A. RALIA, author. P. S. — If you can't print this, send it back, and I'll try to have the other paper print it. A. R. TREES. TREES. Norway and Sugar Maple. Different sizes; come and see them. Nursery adjoining Inter- State Fair Grounds. Wm. J. Chinnick, Trenton, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. Hollandia BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Jtzateas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot=Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. No Agents Catalogue free on demand. No Agents Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock ot both largo and small sized EVERGREEN TREES in great variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOKHE OK SEEDS of American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms. Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Plnehurst, N. C. HEQBflGEQnS PEONIES. We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SORTS, in nice plants, at $12.00 per 100. W. MAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, England. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEAS $7.00 per 100. Otaksa Thos. Hogg JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Newark, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing A Fellow Feeling:, Etc. The following courteous correspond- ence recently passed between a large Fifth avenue (New York) retail florist and the grower who furnishes him with large supplies of stock: Dear Mr. Camellia plants just received. Some have flowers and no buds; others have buds and no flowers— all soft and droop- ing and liable to fall off at any moment. And still we are not supposed to kick! " uppose we have just to grin and bear it, as the Dutchn did with the tooth- My Suffering Friend: Your cry has been heard as regards camellias, and I hasten to relieve your sufferings as - tne norlst, but this additional tax will be a hard- ship on the grower who is your liberal and eonsiant patron. ..I'T1"?: f-°r a fav°rable consideration of petition. WM. F. KASTING WM SCOTT C. H. KEITSCH. Committee, ! A Quaint Old House and Garden. | The Bartram house of Philadelphia, | a unique memorial of pre-Revolution- I ary days, is described and illustrated in | a paper in the March Delineator. John Bartram, the builder, was a farmer who i turned his attention to botany, and eventually become the most famous j American botanist of his day. Hia house was frequented by illustrious men, among them the founders of the 1 Republic. It is an excellent example of Colonial architecture, of good propor- i tion and homelike appearance. The in- ■ terior arrangements exhibit the quaint- . ness and simplicity of the times. As i would be expected, the garden is of \ especial interest, containing rare varie- j ties of flowers, shrubs and trees, some I of the latter having attained a great ' height and age. Salmon King is the name of a new California canna, described as being a very large salmon red variety. F. A.- Miller Plant and Seed Company, of San Francisco, are the originators. ■'obruary 7, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 135 Nursery Department KI'KI.IN'i'.'roN. IA.— J. J. Gravatte. nurseryman, died suddenly here on •Vhruaiy 2. A widow and one daugh- :er survive him. TOAXKl.l.V, MASS.— The Conti- nental Nurseries have been established to conduct a, general business, ilso doing landscape work. A. von it her and son, are the pro- prietors. DANSVILLE. N. T.— Thomas Ma- ■>■ .V Sods. nurserymen, have ■ought the William J. Roberts farm in Sparta, two and one-half miles from this place, and will use all the tillable and for nursery stock. ROCHESTER, N. T.— The Western N. Y. Horticultural Society elected the following officers: President, W. C. Bar- ry, Rochester; vice-presidents, S. D. Willard, Geneva; J. S. Woodwajrd, Lock- port; Albert Wood. Carlton Station, Mid S. Wright McCollum. Lockport; secretary-treasurer, John Hall, Roch- ?ster; executive committee, C. N. Hooker. Rochester; H. S. Wiley, Ca- yuga: Henry L. White, Oswego; Wing R. Smith. Syracuse, and E. M. Moody, Lockport. Chase Brothers, nurserymen, have purchased the entire business of the late Thomas W. Bowman & Son. whose offices have been on the Culver road. The Bowman nurseries will be run In addition to the industry already direct- ed by Chase Brothers. The Alabama State Horticultural So- ciety was organized January 27 under the most favorable auspices and with considerable enthusiasm. W. S. Heikes was elected president and R. S. Mack- intosh, of Auburn, secretary and treas- urer. The constitution provides for nine vice-presidents, one from each congres- sional district in the State, but their selection was left with the executive committee, which was chosen as fol- lows: Paul Hoffman, John Wallace, and M. C. Scott. The most important committee of the organization is that on legislation, in whose hands was left the steering of bills through the present legislature having in view the protection of fruit growers and the elimination of destruc- tive diseases. This committee consists of Robert Chase. Prof. R. S. Mackin- tosh, Dr. Wilcox, John Wallace, and Hon. L. R. Wheless, member of the legislature. The officers and members of all the local horticulturists societies through- out the State were invited to ally them- selves with the larger State organiza- tion and attend the meeting at Mont- gomery, whenever same may be called. Selecting Grafting Wood. Though late cut wood for grafting purposes is better than none at all, and it is much better to cut it now while the wood is dormant. Select me- ilium-sized shoots, of last season's growth, that have nice, clean, healthy wood. Tie them in bundles, correctly labeled, and bury them in soil, in a ijuite cool place, until wanted for use. While not prepared to say that wood from bearing trees will give trees which will bear sooner than those from wood from young trees when grafted on seedlings, it is a belief of many. When It Is vice versa— that is, a graft from a seedling placed on a bearing tree — there is no question that bearing is hastened thereby. Desirability of Douglas Spruce. In the line of Mr. Braunton's notes on Douglas spruce and other trees of California, I would like to add that in my opinion nurserymen who fail to stock up with the Douglas spruce will regret it. The Colorado one is the sort for the North, the Pacific coast one the variety for the South. Botanists, some of them, term the Colorado one blue. but both have been grown here; and though the Colorado one is not as dark a green, perhaps, as the other, to call it blue requires a great stretch of Im- agination. But it's a grand evergreen, as hardy as can be, coming as It does from the Rockies, and makes a hand- some evergreen for parks and gardens. It transplants well; and, depend on it, there will be a great call for It in a few years. Subsolllng. Following Mr. McNaughton's well- timed remarks on subsolllng, I would say that as a lad in England I well re- member working all one Winter under a foreman subsolllng a traat of ground. This work Is far more common In Eng- land than it is here, apparently, be- cause Its benefits are better recognized and there seems more call there for the exercise of all the talent possessed to get the most possible from the land. In nurseries here subsoiling Is done to a great extent; but not in the ortho- dox way. It occurs through the ne- cessity of digging deep to get out large trees. In this way nurseries that I could name have been subsolled many times over, as, with large trees, the digger has to penetrate two to three feet, yes, even four feet, for some extra large cases. It is principally because of this ever recurring deep digging that the same land will produce crop after crop of trees, and without a very large application of manure. Herbaceous plants quickly display a haleb, fair; quince, usual; plum, My- robolan, usual; plum, Mariana, not known; peach, very short. From the foregoing It will be seen that aside from pear, home-grown ap- ple stock and peach there appears enough on hand to supply the usual wants of nurserymen. As regards seedlings for the season following, there is quite a shortage of apple seeds and of peach. \.ppli I very scarce, which may cause a short supply of stock for next Autumn. And the same is true of peach stones, which seems curious in view of the fact that In the peach belts of the border States peach fruit was plentiful. But so many look for peach stones from dis- tricts supposed to be entirely free from any disease. Of fruit trees and nursery stock In general the supply of good stock was pretty well cleaned up in Autumn, and there will be no great stock of Large trees. Though not always the best thing to do, so many customers demand large-sized fruit and ornamental trees, and these are the sizes nurseries do not have. When It comes to medium sizes, there is a good stock of nearly all kinds of ornamental and fruit trees. GARDENER'S COTTAGE ON ESTATE OF WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS, TEANECK, N. J. The Gardener, Donald Matheson, is seen sitting on the steps. generous growth when in trenched ground. In hard soil many of them dis- appear; but deepen the soil and they find in the coolness and moisture re- sulting that which they require in the Summer heat. Referring again to nursery trees, they grow twice as fast when in deep soil, and when with it a little manure Is added the block of trees is ready for selling in a very short time. Inquiries among those interested in the matter indicate that in the way of fruit stocks pear and apple stocks are in short supply, while almost all other kinds are fair or ample. In detail, the supply may be given this way: Pear, French, short; pear, Kieffer, usual; ap- ple. French, usual; apple, home, short; cherry, Mazzard, fair; cherry, Ma- Nurserymen have set themselves the task of getting together stock, both by propagating and importing; and, as a rule, a visit to any of their grounds will show every foot occupied by trees, not large, but of good planting size. JOSEPH MEEHAN. The Tree Tomato Editor Florist? Exchange: It is very probable that the tree to- mato inquired for by Mr. Joseph Mee- han's correspondent In South Africa (vide page 6 of your issue of January 3) Is the Cyphomandra betacea (synon- yms, Solanum betaceum and S. fra- grans) of South Brazil. This plant has been known since 1836 and was prob- ably introduced into the East at a comparatively early date, for it Is said to be extensively grown for food In India and Ceylon where It Is known as "the poor man's fruit." About a dozen It was introduced Into South- n ia and occasioned consider- able interest among horticulturists, and plants are offered by California nurseries, and the plant has been offered within a few years at least in the eastern and southern States. It grows in the form of an erect, arborescent, perennial shrub, with spreading branches, large and hand- some foliage which Is not at all tomato- like, and in Its native country finally attains a height of 12 to 14 feet. It comes Into bearing In about 18 months from the seed, and In Southern Cali- fornia ripens from Christmas to the middle of February. The fruit, which hangs pendant in clusters below the foliage, Is of the size and shape of a large egg, of a beautiful orange-salmon color when ripe. It has a sub-acid flavor, slight ly resembling the tomato, for which it Is said to make an excel- lent substitute. It may be eaten either raw or cooked, and owing to its tough skin and the solid nature of the meat which covers the seeds the matured fruits will keep for a long time. It Is said to be delicious served raw with cream and sugar, to be fine for Jelly and Jam, or for pickling while green, and Hi it it can be cooked In a multi- tude of ways. It has been tried in Florida, but for some reason it does not thrive there in the open ground; but In the tropical fruit sheds now coming into use in that State it might prove a success. In the dryer climate of the frostless portions of South Africa it would very likely do well, in which case It would seem that it might prove a highly desirable addition to the list of fruits produced there. Being a handsome shrub, both in foliage and fruit, and an evergreen, it makes a very desirable plant for con- servatories having the necessary room to spare. OB SERVER. Donald Matheson and His Cottage. The Florists' Exchange has been fa- vored with some beautiful photographs of line trees and charming scenes taken on the estate of the late Mr. William W.ili.i ehelps. These it proposes to placi before its readers from time to time. With this issue, however, we present an illustration of the gardener's cottage, and a portrait of the gardener himself, I >onald Mat! The Phelps estate is a very large one. situated at Teaneek. lCnglewood. New Jersey, and extends to Hacken- sack on the one side to the Hudson River on the other. The place is famed far and w'de for the many prominent horticultural features it possesses, as well as for its great extent. Because of this, it is a pleasure to present a likeness of the man who has done so much to make the estate so renowned, with a few notes relating to him and his work. A feature on this vast estate is the thirty miles of fine drives, winding through the woods and fields, all care- fully laid out by Mr. Matheson, who h ■ bei 'i "ii the estate for t hi rty-three years, and during that period has nlanted over a million trees. Donald Matheson is' a Scotchman by birth. He served his apprenl the Conrian estate of Sir Kenneth Mc- i i rid, being af- terward five years foreman on the es- tate of Lord Carlyle at Castle Howard. Yorkshire, England, when- the thought struck him to try his luck in America, after his arrival in the United States he accidentally met and entered Into conversation with Mr. Phelps, which ended In Mr. Matheson accepting an offer to take hold of a newly purchased country place that was In a very rough and wild condi- tion, and he has ever since been at work Improving and beautifying It. Mr. Phelps, late United States Am- bassador to Germany and Austria, was I v fond of trees, and never had b 0 many. As Mr. Matheson such a wonderfully success- ful planter the number of trees In- creased until the present Immense col- lertlon has been planted. Right among the trees, on the public highway, and in one of the prettiest spots on the estate, stands the cozy, comfortable cottage occupied by Mr. Matheson. And what a pretty cottage it is. embowered in vines and plants! Mr. Matheson, as our readers will glean, presents the appearance of the Ideal gardener. Just the one we would wish to accompany around the estate, feeling assured of his practical knowl- edge In every detail of gardening from A to 7. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 136 The Florists' Exchange AZALEASMEASTER the plants can be shipped Place your orders NOW while without danger to the buds. Our stock is larger than ever and we can supply standard varieties, including 10 per cent, of Mme. Van der Cruyssen as under : SEASONABLE PALMS and FERNS Areca Lutescens, jmis. 1 plnnt in pet . Kentia Belmoreana. In. In. pots. Leaves, high. Per doz. Per 100 Per KICK) 2,"» i 8 to 10 ?1 25 $iu (ill SOU 00 3 5 12 to 15 1 0(1 15 00 140 00 i 6 to 6 15 to 18 4 50 35 00 6 6 18 to 20 7 50 60 00 Each. Per doz. 6 6 26 to 28 1 2o $15 00 6 6 to 7 28 to 30 1 50 18 0(1 7 6 to 7 30 to 32 2 00 24 00 Latania Borbonica. In. In. pots. Leaves, high. Per doz. Per UK) Per 1000 Kentia Forsteriana. Loaves, huita. Per doz. Per loo Per low Phoenix Canariensis. shapely, $5.00 each. inch tubs, 4 to 4> shapely, |6.00. feet high, bushy feet high, bushy FERNS For Fern Dishes. FOR IMMEDI4TE USE. 2-ilK-ll ]>o1S, JlSSoliC.l HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. th* FlnrlBti' Exchange when wrltlnc FEWS 00B SPECIBLTY Assorted Ferns, tor jardinieres in twelve of the best varieties, from 1% in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 25U at 1000 rate. (Samples free.) Adianrum Cuneatum. 4 in. plants, $15.00 per 100 ; $140.00 per 1000 ; 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Adiantum Gracillimum. 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Telephone Call 29-1 Anderson & Christensen, SHORT IIII.I.S, M. J. Mention the Florlsta' Bicnange when writing. ORCHIDS 500 well established 4-in. pot plants of CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE. Must be shifted 500 Cattleya Labiata, in baskets. 200 CALANTHE VEITCHII, large flow- ering bulbs. If interested. ■ prices and Our descriptive catalogue of general florists' stock just mailed. Write us if not received NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. in writing. )00(XXiOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO(>OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOr4l AZALEAS for EASTER IN BEST FORCING VARIETIES. 10 to 12 in. crowns, $35.00 per 100. 12 to 14 in. crowns, $45.00 per 100. 14 to 16 in. crowns, $60.00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA (True Belgian Variety). 5 and 6 in. pots, 18 to 20 in. high §30.00 per 100 4 in. pots, 10 to 12 in. high 20.00 " " 3 in. pots 15.00 " " KENTIA BELMOREANA 2% in. pots, strong plants $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 3 in pots 12.00 " " 100.00 " " CANNASi^Sri- I GERANIUMS (■«£& $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000 I $3.00 per 100 ; $27.60 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. SOOOOOOOOOC^OQOOOOOOOOCeOOOOOOL' Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. AZALEAS 10 to 12 In. heads, $fi.50 per doz.; $50.00 per 100. 12 to 14 in. heads, $7.50 per doz. : *»».<» per 100. 14 to 16 in. heads, $11.00 per doz.: one plant, $1.00. Larger plants at lowest wholesale prices. Ferns, 4 in. assorted, $1.76 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 2^ m. issorted, tine stock, $3.00 per 100. Laiania Itorlxmiru. Kediued Prices. 3-in yotfl, $6.00 per loo, ( in. p«»t>, $l.">.oo per UK), $2.0() per doz.: 5-in. pots, $25.00 per 100; $3.50 per doz.: 6-in. pots, J.40.IH) per 100j $5.00 per doz.; from 8-in. pots ,md larger, $2.50 eaeh and upward, according to hi?,,.. SB TlH-in. pots, $7.oo per Hk.; :i in. pots, #12.u.; 4-in. pots. K25.00; 5-in. pots, #50.00. 6-in. pots, flo.iHi p«r doz.; from 7-in. pots and upward, at $1,75 to $35.00 Areca Lutosrens, 4-in. pots. $20.00 per 100; 5-in. $40.00 per H<0: fii.OO per doz.. Fint plants, from $1,50 upward. 50c. upward. Fine Keclinata, 4 in. ] 1 doz. Larger plants f JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. CLEMATIS PANICULATA 3-year-old, field-grown plants, $12.00perl00. ASPARACUS SPRENCERI Extra strong, 24 to., $2.50 per 100; »20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co.. Reorganization of Jno. A. Doyle & Co. Springfield, 0. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS. ■a. from 24 and $3.00 per 100. STELLATA, 4 in., $5.00 per 100. HOlKiAINVILLEA, from 4 in., $2.00; from 5 in., bushy, $3.00 per doz. I'K'I S KI.ASTK A (liiil.bt-ri, 5 und 8 in., fine, $1 1)1) In Sli IM, |,rr ilnZ., iH i/nnltl!^ t<> size. HKi;«lNlA, Erfurtn, in bloom, and HKCiDNIA Al'l'I.K Itl.oxsnM. n, LI n, from 24 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. JNO. (1 EISELE, Philadelphia, Pa. WE (SXH.I. HAVE ARAUCARIA EXCELSA DO each. Specimens, "Just beauties," $1.25. J1...H, f 1.75 each. Kentia Belmoreana and Korster- iaua. 25 to 36 In Yellow and Easter blnomine, 2V2 In. Dot Cineraria Hybrida. best str ready to shift into 5M. or i! in. poi of $5.00 per 100; 4-in. at the rate c ■OIlKJ.l . Hi til 15 PER CENT.- MME, VAN DER CRUYSSEN r SIMON MARDNER Others may promise, but I sruarantee you 15 per criit. each of the above varieties of the total you order up to ]ii-iii.li plants. Tin- market in l. In ■nt is nl most bar.- nt these favnrwe varieties and this is an exceptional opportunity. Avail yourself of it while it holds ^ond and order quickly. i also niter the tin.-st brand- of Idly of th«' Val- ley Fips for early or late lon-nm. lioinan Hya- cinths, I'npt-r Wl.ii. s, lMit<-h llulbs, etc., all for Fall delivery. Prices cheerfully quoted. CHAS F. MEYER Importer of Bulbs and Plants and Sole Repre- sentative of the Ad. D'Haene Co.. ltd., Ghent, 19 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing. KENTIAS Belmoreana and Forsteriana. 4 In. pots, $6.00 per doz.; 7 In. pots, SS.OO to $2.50 each; larger plants. $3.00 to $15.00 each. Kentia Forsteriana, Adiantum Cuueatut WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. PLANT CULTURE Price, 81.00. Bend for a copy. The Florists' Exchange, P.O. Box 1 697, N.Y. BOSTON FERNS 5 In. potfl per do*., $3.00 strong im*.. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 4 In. pots, fine plants per dot., $ 2.00 FER1V 1 Furnished with leaves per dol., J5.00 FERNS FOR DISHES 2 in. pots, good varieties per 100, f3.00 WHITE FOE LIST. The GEO. WITTB0LD CO. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. The Plorists' Exchange J37 HARDYROSES.Etc. FOR SPRINC DELIVERY. C.H.JOOSTEN, Yoik Exchange wheD tumMt-r. etc.. One ■ »t8»\; lnrk'« r for6- Bliinrhrs. i-n-iu. II, iii.-iiimot. i.rt France, Crf ■ timl |-year n>Ld grown plants n fori ed: -'nhiblefor6-in. pot** W. 11. SALTER, Koclu-Mtr Mention the Florists' Exchange when ROSES, GERANIUMS and MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. si ii I tor "in List NATIONAL PLANT CO. Dayton, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. MANETTI [STOCKS j L J. KRESHOVERJIoTl2 West 27th Sui' West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. 8 ENGLISH and FRENCH . . Mention the Floriets" Exchange wbeo writing. New Forcing Rose A grand Winter Eose, growing and flowering continually; color deep pink; i vigorous grower. Flower bud long, keeping good form as it opens, retaining jerfect color until petals fall. Very fragrant ; good stiff stems. Young plants in ■ inch pots, $15.00 per 100; $125.01) per 1000. Two-year-old plants, In 5 in sots, $50.00 per 100; 6 in. pots, $75.00 per 100. Stock ready April 15th Quantity limited. JACOB BECKER, 5218 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^#4^#*## FRANZ DEEGEN THE NEW I Golden Yellow Rose i* Awarded $50 and Gold Medal, * Silver Medal, ■■» Silver Medal, * Silver Medal, Silver Medal, Silver Medal, Kansas City Massachusetts Horticultural Society J£ Pennsylvania Horticultural Society «§» Chicago Horticultural Society T American Institute, New York lL S. F. A. 0. H., Indianapolis 4r FOR SALE BY SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO., New Castle, Ind. THE E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Indiana E. G. ASMUS, West Hoboken, New Jersey AMERICAN BEAUTY ST.- k . l.-rh .1 ill,. I In ]., Mill- ■ .li.il. I.. I, T. D. VREELAND, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TWO GRAND WHITE CARNATIONS "GOV. WOLCOTT" and "BOSTON MARKET." "1VOI.CIITT" *.-,.<») $1.-,IM> "BOSTON SIAIIKIH '" ..nil ill. (Ml Both will be on Exhibition at Brooklyn, February PbTER FISHER, Ellis.M* jniSS LOUISE FHBEB NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to 4 feet in length. Received Certificate of Merit at Summer Flower Show of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100 ; 57:.. I filled in rotation, from February 1, 1903. F1CK & I ABtR, San Mateo, Cal. Mention the Florists' Exchange wbea wrttlag. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Igoe Bros., w^ZSStmSSL, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. It. ; Perl Morning Glory. CresHbrook Ethel Crorker... I. at.* February and Mnr.li Delivery Queen I.,,,,,,. All.a Her Majesty " 7 r, . 00 Prosperity •• 90.00 very , MtS15.HO IS. I ALBERT M. HERR, L^mn rlenrleo the Florists' Bxcba CARNATIONS Wen Rooted Cuttings from Clean, Healthy St'Ck. Now Ready. Mrs. Thomas Law son - $2.50 $20.00 The Marquis - - - - 1.25 10.00 Oov. Roosevelt - - - 2.00 15.00 For February and March Deli 100 Iiiiki J. H. Hanley - - 75c. $6.00 $5 <»' ip.vi.im rr. -sl.rook. 4.00 35.00 Dorothy. 2.00 17.50 17.E 17.60 Glory. 2.00 Mr-.. at, 1.50 I l.i- Miir-inis,1.60 12.00 Triumph, 1.00 8.00 Variegated. Per 100 Per 1000 Gaiety, *4.«> - i". '«' Stella, 6.IKI 15.TO 250 at 100C BOSTON FERNS. 2v£ in., $8.00 per 100; 3 In., $10.00 per 100; 4 In. 15c; 5 In., 25c; 8 In., 60c; 7 In.. $1.00; 8 In.. $1.25 wTj. &CM°. S. YESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINCS 1 President McKinley t THE SIOO PRIZE CARNATION. J t ROOTED CUTTINGS, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100 per 1000. ♦ All the Standard and Newer Varieties. I If It's Quality You're Looking For, We Are Confident We Can 1 Please You. Prices On Application. ♦ ♦ E. T. CRAVE, Richmond, Ind. j Mention the riorUtB' c\E= May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A first class commercial white of good marketable size, very productive, perfect shaped flower, of good form and substance. A calyx that never splits under any con- $10.00 per 100; f 75.00 per 1000. Now fast taking the lead as a first-class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in any quantity. Price, $:i.oo per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SJ FIUOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Mention the riorlits* Exchange when writing. VERBENAS We are tbe largest groweris 0f Verbenas in the country, and those who buy of us are Bure to get plants and rooted cutting perfectly healthy and free from rust. tiO varieties. (per 100; $20.00 per 1 CARNATIONS Qneen Louise . IlonsiVr'"Yai,l " White Cloud. . . Flora Hill Oriole . G. 11. Crane . Jubilee PINK Floriana Mrs. Ili-inhol I, in. Mrs. F. Joost . Daybreak \\ in. S....II ;< l.l ll.us Per 100 lien. Maceo Cold Nugget.. GRAFTED ROSES r delivery in May, June and July. BJ*IOESMAID,_BRIDE, GOLDEN GATE, K4ISERIN. S15.00 per 100. Send For Catalogue. IVORY, LIBERTY. $18.0o per mo. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. CHALLENGER blooms continuously from September until throwi ' " lorsed hv itll I'riiMil.'inr linnets and e]s. Hooted cuttings from perfect ubick $5 dorsrd by nil l'ruMib'iiie lb.rir.ts per loobi Cash with order. Direct from originator. WILLIAM HOFFMAN, PAWTUCKET, R. |. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnation Cuttings We are now booking orders for rooted THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Qneens,N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW Fancy Carnation Orange, strong; fl prepaid. ■iped pink: 2'2'-3'3"! inches ; calyx stem. Six blooms for 50 cents, Beautiful Flower/' says Mr. Horace McFarland. grown it for five years. Ready for immediatn '" " $1.60, $10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1,000 delivery. l\< II WTKKSS, 3.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100 MRS. I.AWSON, for imedlate delivery. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Florist*" Exchange Carnations Rooted Cuttings Genevieve Lord $1.00 per 100 Morning Glory 1.50 per 100 Flora Hill, all sold. JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES Jewett City, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS d^8s Mrs. Bradt Mrs. Lamon ... Golden Beauty. . S3 50 $30 00 The Marquis.. . White Cloud Flora Hill Queen Louise . Floriana 3 00 25 00 EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations P. DORNER £• SONS CO. IA FAYETTE, IND. Mention the Florists' Exchange CARNATIONS. Rooted Cutting: We are receiving orders now for the Ne1 Carnations of 1903 j also for the New and Standar sorts. Send for Descriptive Price List. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa Box 326. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. CLEAN STOCK. Fairmaid, $5.00 per 100; Mrs. Bradt and Mrt I.aw.si.n, $-.1.00 per 100. Elm city and Gen. Macei $1.50 per 100. Wm. Scott. Mrs. Joost ami Da; break, $1.00 per 100. From soil. 50c. per 100 extol J. W. HOWARD, RUSSELL ST., Woburn, /lass Mention the florists' Exchange when wrrtuu CARNATIONS cSttI Per 100 Per UK Cressbrook $5 00 $40 I Challt'llKtr 5 00 40 ( Kalr Maid 6 00 50 I 500 at 1000 Rates. Prices on other varieties on application. C. WARBURT0N, Fall River, Mass Mention the Florists' Exchang. when wrttbu. HlurDtiy's Wi\ite Garnatio: Holidays. Has bee paying White onoi as a producer, sellei We ai claim a Fancy, but the besi market to-day, as a keeper, as a prom and shipper. It is all we claim for i booking orders now fur February 1st livery. First-class cuttings and satisfaetin guaranteed, or lU'Uiey refunded. Place your o der with S. S. Skideisky. traveling salesman, c J. Gammage & Sons, London. Ont. Canadia agents, or send direct. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 p< 101HI; $45.00 per WOO in 5000 lots; $40.00 per 1CK in 10,000 lots. Wm. Murphy.IMesale Carnation Growe 130 E. Third St.. Cincinnati, Ohio Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing Carnation Cuttings Well rooted. Now ready for immediate delivery. Per 100 Per 100 Cressbrook $1.50 $40.01 Queen Louise 3.00 25.01 Roosevelt 3.50 30.01 Palmer 5.00 45.01 Higinbotham 6.00 50.(K Prosperity 3.50 30.01 Morning Glory .... 2.00 15.01 Liberal discount on large orders. T.KRAFT, 135 Johnson Av., Newark, N.J. NEW CARNATIONS LOWNDES, Fine Large Commercial White. ENCHANTRESS, MRS. THEO. ROOSEVELT, HARLOWARDEN, SYBIL, MARSHALL FIELD, PRESIDENT McKINLEY, WHITE BRADT, FRAGRANCE. $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Per doz. Pernio Per 1000 $■4 OO $120 OO ADONIS $3 00 HER MAJESTY 2 00 10 00 so 00 LILLIAN POND 3 OO 10 00 75 00 INNOCENCE 6 00 so 00 Other Leading, New and Standard Varieties. We have a large stock of the leading new varieties. Prompt delivery March 1st, or earlier. Send for plete list of new and standard varieties, now ready. Oakland, Md. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. complete list of new and star H. WEBER & SONS, the February 7, 1003 The Florists' Exchange 1 39 1 I I 1 CARNATION CUTTINGS 1» We can ship at once well-rooted cutting? better and seldom equaled. NOW READY of the following varieties, free from disease and first-class in every respect. None Mrs. Thos. \V. Lawson Adonis Gov. Wolcott Lillian Pond E. A. Nelson President McKlnli Es telle Golden Beauty White Cloud Apollo Mrs. Potter Palmer Morning Glory Gaiety Queen Louise Viola Allen Stella Write for Quotations and Catalogue. i ...rn, i J. H. Manley Joost Enquirer Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt Gov. Roosevelt Harry Fenn Dorothy Whitney Guardian Angel Mrs. Higlnbotbam Dorothj Marquis Creeabrook Crane Tiger D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. Mention the FloriBta'Bxchange when writing. & SUCCESS Tha N.-w Pink rnrnntlnn^ The New Pink Cam in* i".. it. ..i ii.. I., ti t"v',n h'.'-l'l J Mil, 1..II, HI JOHN G.SHOLL, Burlington, N.J. CARNATIONS Floriana Mrs. Lawson.. Queen Louise Flora Hill . . . Estella Moruinu' Glory G. H. Crano... Roosevelt .7. II. Mauley Mrs. P. l'aluie Write for prices on 1000 or over. EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. «3 TE CAR THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 to 3u-ineh bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The calyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50- 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO., SOUTH NATICK, MASS. J. GODDARD FRAMIIMGHAM, MASS. MeatloD the florists' Exchange wt>ea wrlUar- Heavy ROOTED CARNATIONS The same as the 327,525 already shipped, and not one single 9,000 Gov. Roosevelt §1 00 10,000 Norway 1 00 8,000 Genevieve Lord 1 00 3,000 Egypt 1 00 4.000 Portia 1 1,000 Kldorado 9,000 Mrs. Joost 20,000 Mermaid, fine 1 3,000 Arjjyle 8,000 Tidal Wave 1 00 Express prepaid at above prices. Net Spot Cash. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Lock Box 103, LOOMIS, the Florists' Exchange when writing. 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 $10 ou 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 CAL. ROOTED CUTTINGS Roses and Carnations For 100 WHITK. 1 Per 100 White Cloud... »1.60 Gov. Wolcott... 6.00 White Brndt .. 12.00 Norway . . Lillian Pond... 10.00 WRITE No or.ler for less than So of on ROSES. Per 100 I ...*1.50 ... 1.60 CARNATIONS, PINK. Mrs. i :•■■-.-■ The Harem ; Bridesmaid Hosed Prosperity 3.00 TE FOR SPECIAL PRICES OH LARGE varietv filled at these prices. "We will ha' SlQperlOO. All cuttings Meteor Golden Gate. .'I.'!."."!" l.'&o RED. Per 100 G. H. Crane . $2.00 America .... 1.60 MAROON Gen. Maeen 1.50 Roosevelt 2.00 LOTS. ave a very fine stock of lt.iII- [ 1 plants shipped t'rein Ilmi-dnle. »S BAS8ETT & WASHBURN ""fiNUr Mention the florist.' Hicham, when writing-. The Best Selling White on the Market To-day. free and Boston, the flowers sold $5.00; 100, flu.UU; 2S0, f-> Orders Booked Now for February Delivery. S. J. REUTER, - - Westerly, R. r CARNATION CUTTINGS l Her Majesty $10.00 Flora Hill 1.50 White Cloud 1.50 Norway 1.50 Queen Louise .... 2.50 Prosperity i.oO 10.00 10.00 12.50 20.00 10.00 Mra. Lawson . . . America Marquis Elma Mrs. Potter Palmer $2.00 $12.50 1.50 1 50 1.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 Guardian Angel (The Sport), per 100, $1.50; per 1000, $10.00. 2 -INCH ROSE STOCK. 'SK&SSfiF1 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1000 $30.00 Bride $3.00 $25.00 35.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 25.00 | Meteor and Gate . . . 2.50 20.00 Ivory, rooted cuttings, per 100 $2.50; per 1000, $20.00. All cuttings and plants sohl with the express condition that if not satisfactory when received they are to be. returned immediately, when money will be refunded. WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Kalserin $3.50 Ivory 4.00 Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. ROOTED CUTTINGS NEW VARIETIES „ . Per 100 Per 1000 Harlowarden, crimson $12 00 $100 00 Marshall Field, variegated 12 00 100 00 Her Majesty, white 10 00 80 00 Adonis, scarlet. (Hill) 14 00 120 00 Pres. Mi-Klnley, cerise. (Grave) 12 00 100 00 Murphy's 'White, (Murphy) 6 00 50 00 Lillian Pond, white. (Reuter) . 10 00 75 00 Penelope, white. (Dorner) 5 00 40 00 Sibyl, cerise. (Dorner) 12 00 100 00 ROOTED CUTTINGS STANDARD VARIETIES Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Hi^iubothani, the best and most profitable pink . . . $5 00 $45 00 Mrs. E. A. Nelson, beautiful, large, clear pink, strong stem, gaining more admirers every day 6 00 50 00 Cressbrook, pink, a shade darker than Nelson 6 00 40 00 Gov. Wolcott, white, strong stem, fine form, good keeper 5 00 40 00 Queen Louise, white, very free 3 00 25 00 Lnrna, white, the largest and one of the best 3 00 25 00 Norway, white, large, best stem and best keeper 2 00 15 00 Mrs. Potter Palmer, scarlet, the best we ever grew ... 5 00 45 00 Estelle, scarlet, ideal color, free and grown more than any other 4 00 30 00 Prosperity, the largest and most fancy variety of all .... 250 2000 Gaiety, variegated 5 00 40 00 TO CIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AIM Write for the best illustrated Carnation catalogue ever published J40 The Florists' Exchansre Exclusively a Trade Paper. Enured at New Tork Poet Office as Second Close Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A, T, DE LA MARE PTG, AND PUB. CO, LID, 2,4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P.O. Box 1897. Telephone 3766 John. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. To foreign countries In postal union, $2.00. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Reg- istered Letter. The date on the address label indicates when subscription expires. BINDERS. The publishers can supply binders ADVERTISING RATES. continuous ad For rates on Wants, etc., see column for classified advertisements. Copy must reach this office not later than Thursday to secure Insertion in Is- sue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. change are headquarters for all stand- ard books pertaining to the Florist, Nur- sery and Seed Interests. Send 2c. stamp for complete descriptive catalogue. CORRESPONDENTS. The following staff of writers are regu- lar contributors to the columns of The Florists' Exchange. Any item of news, subscriptions, or ad- vertisements handed to our representa- tives will at once be forwarded to this office, and receive full attention. Allegheny, Pa.— B. C. Relneman, 305 Lowry St. Baltimore.— E. A. Seldewltz, 36 W. Lexington Boston, Mass.— Francis J. Norton. 61 Mass. Ave Buffalo, N. Y D. E. Long. 13% E. Swan Chicago. -Robert Johnstone. 2:;t;i N. Cincinnati, 0.— E. G. Glllett. 113 E. Cleveland, 0 — Geo. W. Smltn. Wade Colorado Springs, Colo. — J. Park Ave. Braidwood. Cromwell, Conn. — \V. H. Hanscom. Denver, Colo.— Phil Scott. Hamilton, Ont. — Webster Bros. Hartford, Conn — J. F. Coombs. Indianapolis. — Irwin Herteriiuinn, Mass. Ave. Kalamazoo, Mich. — Samuel Batson. Kansas City, Mo.— E. I). Ellsworth. 1217 B'way. Los Angeles.— U. W. Knicki-berg, 115 N. Main. Louisville, Ky.- Lynn, Mass.- " 4th -William Miller. Pollwortb, 137 Oneida St. Montreal, Sue.— Fred Bennett. 136 Peel St. Nashville, Tenn — Benjamin F. Hensley. New Haven, Conn. — W. McLean Gardner. New Orleans, La. — H. Papworth, Palm Villa. E. I — T. Fieldhouse. Newport, I Omaha, Ne_ _ Orange, N. J J. B Ottawa, Can.- " ' Batb. Davis. Mepsted. 75 Jane St. — David Rust, Hortl. Hall, Broad tit., IX low Locust. Pittsburg, Pa.— See Allegheny. Providence.— C. S. MacNalr, 322 Weybosset St. Eoohester.— C. P. Woodruff. 64 Exch. PL Bldg. Saddle River, N. J — John O. Esler. St. Joseph, Mo.— J. N. Kldd. St. Louis, Mo.— F. W. Maas, 4816 Labadle Ave. St. Paul,— S. D. Dysinger. 459 St. Anthony Ave. Seattle. Wash.— R. Watson. Springfield, Mass — W. F. Gale. Syracuse, N. Y. — G. Mllmine. 103 Eversnn Bldg. Toledo, 0.— C. J. S. Phillipps, 115 St. Clair St. Toronto, Ont. — Tbos. Manton. Egllnton. Washington.— C. W. Wolf. 14th & H Sts., N. W. Worcester, Mass — H. A. Jones. Thursday, February 12 is Lincoln's Birthday Advertisements and cor- respondence for next week's issue should reach us not later than l«y, February 11. Employer and Employee. The discussion of the relations that should exist between employer and em- ployee are at all times topics of ab- sorbing interest, and just now seem to be getting more than their ordinary share of attention, both at home and abroad. Some views on the subject, as these have appeared in recent liter- ature both in the United States and England, are considered timely, having in mind the strikes among greenhouse operatives and nursery employees in this country last year and the effort obtaining in the Dominion of Canada to establish a union for the purpose of regulating hours of labor, wages and other matters. _ , . In a recent issue of The Gardening World, of London, F. W. Burbidge makes the following sensible state- "All things considered, I am not so sure that the isolated anil unorganized condi- tion of gardeners is not in many ways an advantage to them. As a gardener myself. I should "shudder to think of gardeners be- longing to an organization, or cratt union, tin paid and, to so„m extent, irresponsi- ble secretary of which should decree a general strike on any named date. To gardeners themselves 1 leave the picturing in their mind's eve of the result! No; a strike is bad enough when men engaged in working' up dead materials and ma- chinery take part in it. Even then a strike is like a battle or a lawsuit; irly to But mot imagine men who are growing or managing beautiful, living things— be it animals or plants — leaving them in a body to their fate, or. at best, to the hands of people who do not understand them. And yet I believe in all good gardeners being 'organized for their mutual good, which will also prove to be for the good of their employers. We mav co-operate, but how best to do so must be left for a future paper. Without co-operation, organiza- tion and co-relation the world's business would come to a standstill, and the energy and work of centuries would end in chaos and be lost." At the banquet tendered to its of- ficers and employees by the Central Michigan Nursery last month, F. W. Remington, one of those who responded to a toast, remarked in part as under: "Employer and employee form the two important parts of every successful busi- ness enterprise. The employer sitting in ioned chair dictat at once to his sb a salary greater t is often regarded by his employees responsibilities, and great opportunities any of his Workmen th envy and jealousy The head of a large ertainly carries great imand. It be" confessed that sometimes his s envied by those in less con- places. But there is an under or inner side, if you please, to his posi- tion. Great burdens and perplexities often rest upon him. In many cases he is man- aging the propel tv not alone of himself, but of many others who have placed confi- dence in him which confidence his sense of manhood and honor compel him not to disappoint if possible. "The duties of an employer to his em- ployees of the; wages and these nptly and o pay good ' ften. The pital and tideration. While the primary object of employing men is for the purpose of making good dividends for the individual Arm, or corporation, yet the higher law demands that the employer should not re- gard his employees as so many figure heads or hands, but as men with hearts and souls and brains, men of like passions. feelings and sentiments. Men who have others in many cases depending upon them who are as dear to uiem as the employer's loved ones are to him. "That there is often such kindness manifested by American employers to American employees may be the reason why America is leading the nations of " _world in commercial enterprises. 'Tile tplo trust and confidence: of trust as regards his employee's honesty and lid. Ill '- ; of oonhdot as regards his abil- ity. An employee should make his em- ployer's interests his own. He is em- ployed bv his employer a him in ail his business tela world Th. empl..\e, should goods, chat- i. i.'liainlise sacred ipertv of any na- "HI should he make lu'.'i'u Viel'l indirectly egarded by should also do the larger share of the work, the great burden of caring for the enterprise is borne by his employer, neither is it possi- ble or wise for him to know all the "ins and outs ot the business enterprise. "There should not and need not be any conflict between capital and labor since both are necessary for the public good, ■'' '"> ," !■" dep. mis upon the co-operation "I th. "thet \\ lule (he . mployer repre- sents the brains that plan, the employee ma ■ ■■ i-l. .1,1 Hi. bands . hat execute. "\\bii. \ei tries to sow discord between " ~nd employee is an enemy of tries to improve rder. the friendly relations and employe! is a benefactor munity Strikes and lock-outs are gen- eially ill-advised and very expensive." There is presented in the foregoing extracts much food for thought, both by those who employ and those who serve. A little kindly consideration on the part of each will be mutually ad- vantageous. As Mr. Burbidge wisely remarks in another part of his com- munication: "Half the disputes— I might almost say the lion's share, which has been estimated at a half and two-quarters— between gardeners and their employers are due to mis- apprehensions or misunderstandings that a smattering of logic would clear away. There is one simple rule that all gardeners may follow with advan- tage to themselves, and that is, when- ever they feel aggrieved they should turn the case round and imagine that they are the master and the master is the gardener! Then let them honestly ask themselves what they, as masters, would do in such a case." The Carnation League. Tin irganization is receiving the en- dorsement of the lay press generally. Particularly enthusiastic on the sub- ject are some of the papers of Buffalo, in which city the late President Mc- Kinley met his untimely death at the hands of the assassin. The superin- tendent of the Department of Public Instruction in that city requested the teachers in the public schools to take up the matter, and urged the wearing of a carnation on January 29. The En- quirer comments as follows: "The plan of the movement is a sim- ple, inexpensive and attractive one, and can be taken part in by the old and the young of either sex. A beautiful fragrant flower worn in the lapel of the coat, or at the throat, or in the hair, in silent mem- ory of a past public servant, whose life was forfeited because he was our ser- vant, is what is contemplated by this movement. The fact that the carnation was President McKinley's favorite flower and was always found in his buttonhole, is the reason for its choice as a league symbol. No idea was had of making it the national flower, neither was it arbi- trarily taken as a symbol. The Presi- dent himself made the selection and the league will merely continue its use for the pur], use set forth. On all other days of the year it will be what it is to-day. the common people's llower of all the highly cultivated varieties, but on Janu- specially. his mil farther than it already has. there will be hun- dreds of thousands of people who will wear and display the carnation upon the designated day. so long as they live." paper thus rhapsodizes 'Simple carnation, glowing close to the from which all things of the wealth that comes n- and preserving, striving ml of the glory that is crc- gleat. plain masses of the common dust lias wrought nodes! carnation, proelaim- est color of tht ig it to cheer th< whole people and the entire republic, we hail yon as the national flower — a flower symbolical of patriotism, and gratitude for those who serve us! New York Florists' Club Dinner. The sixteenth annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club was held in the St. Denis Hotel on Saturday night last, and the event went off smoothly and enjoyably, from the oysters to the cigars. The dinner itself was all that could be desired and was much en- joyed. Fifty-one plates were set, and all branches of the craft were repre- sented. The tables were gracefully adorned with choice flowers that had been donated by various growers. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., sent a beautiful bunch of Laelia autumnalis; W. H. Siebrecht, Astoria, N. Y., tulips and jonquils; John N. May, Summit, N. J„ a bunch of white carnations; Robert Craig & Sons, Philadelphia, do- nated a bunch of Adonis carnations; C. W. Ward sent two vases of Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt carnations, and An- ton Zvolanek, clusters of sweet peas of a superior quality. The entertainment was furnished by T. Baker, a prominent topical vocal artist, and W. C. Kelly, humorist, as- sisted by an orchestra of three pieces, piano, violin and flute. The vocal music and the story-telling were highly appreciated, and the committee on management received many compli- ments for providing an entertainment that furnished such an abundance of "fun without vulgarity." President Troy acted as toastmaster. He congratulated the club on the grand showing made at the sixteenth annual or anniversary dinner, and introduced John H. Taylor, of Bay Side, N. Y., who responded to the toast "Our Night." Mr. Taylor referred to the early days of the club's history, men- tioning several of the gentlemen who had been active in its work in the past. He was glad to see the younger ele- ment trying to maintain the status which the club has reached through the efforts of its members in former days. Later in the evening Mr. Taylor depre- cated the poor showing made by the rose growers in the vicinity of New York at the recent exhibition at Madi- son Square Garden. He was the only grower who exhibited Bridesmaid. He spoke reminiscently of his beginning in the business, adding that he first began selling roses about the year 1864. John G. Esler, of Saddle River, N. J., responded to the toast "Our Sister So- cieties," having particular reference to the Society of American Florists. Mr. Esler touched more on the future of the S. A. F. He stated that if the florists of the country had an eye to patriotism they would go to Milwaukee next Au- gust ten thousand strong. There was no reason why the Society of American Florists should not keep abreast of the industry, so far as the numerical strength of the association's member- ship was concerned. If the secretary of the Society of American Florists could go to the Ways and Means Com- mittee at Washington, representing a body ten thousand strong, it would show the committee that the florist's was an industry the interests of which must be considered. He touched on the value of the medals of the Society of American Florists. There was no need of any alarm about closer relations; the auxiliary societies have grown up to that stage where they can stand alone. rt should be more a question of co-operation. Every club and florists' society should co-operate with the So- ciety of American Florists. He advised all to be loyal to the club in which their greatest interest was centered, but above all to be loyal to 'the S. A. F. Alexander Wallace, of the Florists' Exchange, responded for the horticul- tural press. He referred to the power exerted by the press in connection with the industry which it represented. The press was trying to keep pace with the development of the trade. He spoke of the willingness of all the trade papers to help the florist to a better knowl- edge of his business: also to assist him in obtaining redress for wrongs that were heaped upon him. He closed his remarks with the statement that the florists would at all times find in the horticultural press a willing listener to grievances of all kinds that may ma- duced by the speaker, haying reference to particular phases of the industry. Treasurer Weathered was introduced by the toastmaster as "a man who was known not only in the United States and Canada, but all over Europe." The treasurer was particularly eloquent and strong in his denunciation of the anti- pathy shown by the public of New York 'ehrun-rr 7, l'JOJt The Plorists' Exchange 141 , ill,- , i, ,|,-.in. ii- i it" (In- Fl. .lists' Club to lovi.lc 111. in null niaoiiilic.-nt Honor bows. A verj pleasant event connect- d with the treasurer's s ■ h was I hi resentatlon to Ex-Presideni Sheridan I 11 gold scarf pin. i onlaining a ruby ,-t in diamonds, as a slight token ol ppreclatlon of the members of the ■i,,,,-!- , lull fur th.- hard and ear- ,-st u.'ik ,ii Mr. Sheridan, both as a residing officer and in connection with ,«.-r shows and other matters taken p l.\ the elub. Mr. Sheridan feeelingly replied and having done other than his my. Much of the good accomplished, - is due to the aid given him y the other oilicers of the Florists' i as by the exhibition com- lilt, ' ti in- I. Mi O'M . . .. ". .. cha j. Austin Shaw read his annual pneni." Ii t.'ok the form this year of parodi ,.n "The Raven" of Edgar .Han Poe, and his customary dream Sited him heavenward where, amidst ii j . he pictured the scenes ached upon in his verses. During the evening songs were ren- ,-1,-d bj .M.-ssrs. Schultheis, Butter- eld and Wallace. The dinner was voted a grand suc- .■ss. reflecting great credit on the oom- nittee. Messrs. Weathered, Hafner. 'raendh. Sheridan and Butterfield. ieterioration of New Carnations. The various communications appear- ng In our columns setting forth the act that certain varieties of carna- tion have developed specific defects ufflcient to preclude the dissemina- ion of such varieties, is a hopeful sign •f the times. It shows a disposition on ,he part of introducers to carry out he well-worn advice of Polonius: "To jhlne own self be true, and it must fol- pw as does the night the day, thou anst not then be false to any man." n making these announcements, the .rower is not only safeguarding his >wn reputation, but performing a duty . those to whom he caters. It. is lifflcult to give a man praise for that vhlch duty compels him to perform, mt one cannot help commending the iction in question, just a little. The practice is by no means a new me; it has been in vogue among hon- •st plant growers and distributers in reneral from time immemorial, and imong carnation growers in particular iver since the divine flower became an mportant factor in the commerce of lorticuluire. We know of one firm at east that has cultivated carnation .eedlings for the past eight or ten ears, yet not one of the varieties ob- ained has been introduced into com- merce, because at some period of their ■nrly existence they developed defects iebarring them from dissemination, rhe information concerning such sorts vas never made public by the concern tself, it was not necessary to do so, >ecause care had been exercised to see O it that the real worth of the vari- ■ties had been determined before pub- icity should be given of their exist- ence. This leads to the thought of the use- ;ulness of certificates and other hon- »rs awarded to seedling carnations as i guide to their subsequent value for teneral cultivation. There is no ques- ion that awards of this nature influ- ence the sale of such varieties placed m the market, but this is one of the a, -vital, I,- accompaniments of plant in- roduction for which the introducer is lot wholly to blame. It should be "line in mind that the variety winning ,, I ba< a brother floi ist may not be allowed to suffer financial loss. The purchaser of a new carnation should never be permitted to discover weak points In it which prior careful observation and honesty of purpose would reveal to the pans responsible for its introduction. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR: Again, that alleged "S. A. F. Peony Association." What a w ealth ol w is, I. mi and Baconian philos ophy are reflected in the written words of the secretary of that fatuous body. Th.- occultism of the reasoning exem- [ililied in transforming a committee into iation" is a gem. Summar- ized, it looks to me like this: The nar- row part, or neck, is a committee; the wide part, or trunk, is an "associa- tion." Does this so-called "association" actually know what it is? If properly organized, why those changes in the manner of its operation? At first it claimed to be the whole thing, with the S. A. F. a mere nonentity, membership in which was flung in as a "sop" as you rightly termed it, to further the alleged peony "association's" prospects. Now, the "association" is the nonentity; and I guess that designation just about fits it. The wonderful necromancy of the secretary of the alleged "association" reminds me of a little experience I once had. A friend and myself were stand- ing talking at a street corner one even- ing when an official of the law with more bumptiousness than good man- ners, ejaculated in his choicest Hiber- nian: "Moove an, ye crowd." On being advised there were only two of us. that his eyesight might be defective, he im- mediately retorted: "G'wan, Oi saay; wan's a crowd if Oi saay so." i fide can never account for the optical delusions that materialize before those unfor- tunate individuals, who "dressed in a little brief authority," suffer thereby from an enlargement under the hat, and "cut such fantastic tricks before "high Heaven as would make the angels weep." There appears in last week's Florists' Review a statement that interests me. Speaking of the secretary's "explana- tion," the Review says "there would be no serious objection to the turn given the matter were it not an evident effort to head off the gentlemen who had al- ready begun the formation of a na- tional peony society." Here then, thought I, is the milk in the cocoanut— the reason for haste in the report of the so-called "association" appearing a year before it was wanted. But what causes reflection is, why are the names of the other members of the committee withheld from publication? Who were present at the committee's meeting of organization, and why is such an irreg- ular report of the proceedings of that meeting permitted to appear in the offi- cial records of the S. A. F. ? It appears to me as if it were "up to the president and secretary of the S. A. F." to put themselves right on this sub- ject. The president is charged with granting the peony committee he ap- pointed "power to add to its numbers." Under what ruling of the s itj was he invested with that authority? I can scarcely credit that the president would be a party to any action instituted to "head off" any effort to form a national peony or other society. He has more go.,,1 s.-nse than to create antagonism to the body that has twice honored him with the position he holds. Nor would he be made the "tool" of misguided In dividuals, canity of such a short-sight- ed policy. Probably he will give an ex- planation that "explains" s, llun:: at least, I, for one. think he should. All of us desire to see the S. A. F. re- spected and looked up to as a bodj act ing at all times on the square for the benefit of all constituting its nil«-i ship. Heretofore, it has wisely avoided complications tending to bclittl be- get the belief that petty meanness formed any part of the make-up of those in charge of its affairs. The recti- fication of peony nomenclature, the avowed object leading to the formation of "the committee of nine," is too puny a matter about which to hazard the fair name of the S. A. F. or to throw suspicion of intrigue on its offi- cers. Men who condescend to "peanut politics" in order to gain their end. us- Ing l h( S A !•'. as a convene nt In tru linn i in i be i ui i heram e ol their de- signs, « hether t hat • nd bi a |u I Ida bli OH,- or lllllel IV Ise. .- I , e ||o | | |, In ..| I Ii society nor of the trade II represents. it is a mistake to ti ust any pat i ot i he Society's Work In BUCh hands. Thai. Mi. Editor, I- the , a, idnl ii I JOB Contents. ,.a..k A Fellow Feeling, Etc I'M A Quaint Old House and Garden... 134 Uriels for Busy Florists 143 Howling 14M', Carnation League, The 140 Carnations 142 Carnations, Deterioration of New.. 1 4 1 Catalogues Received 141' Employer and Employee 140 Express Rates 134 Fires 143 .Market. Review of the 144 Matheson, Donald, and His Cottage (Illustrated) 135 NTurserj Department 135 New York Florists' club Dinner... 140 Petunias in California (Illus.i... 148 Phoenix Canariensis at Santa Bar- bara, Cal. (Illus.) 142 Question Box 142 Reflections on Current Topics 141 Seed Trade Report 131 Something to Be Pushed Along... 134 Tomato, Tree 135 TRADE NOTES: 1 leaver, Washington IK Chicago, New York, Philadelphia.l48B Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Grand Rapids, St. Louis 149 Indianapolis. Providence, R. I 150 Cromwell, Conn 151 Bench Jus E Becker J Beckert W C Berckmans P J Co. Merger H H & Co.. Bernheimer E Burning H G Blaauw J & Co Blue Hill Nurs B.ibliink & Atkins . Bod W \ . Bonnol Broa P.rlari-lilT G'bouse Brown Bros To . . . Brown E C & Co Brown P Bari W A A Co Caldwell, the Woi ananiun Ailvts . arniodv J fl . . . . entral Mich Nurs hlcago Cam Co. hills J I -.,„,,. i. w .1 In. -us A P. ::l i Miinnl A- Jones i lonnell BenJ ... irtage Gardens , ale l: a Son 153 - i-„„ke J J i .. i in rroom .T F a I--- i 12 Crow] F,-ri, Co i !•- ' iiiiiIiiiiIiiiiii .1 II . . . l in i ui Fl,.w.T I 117 Davis i 8 & Son ...132 n.-.-iiiui.l J It 14'J lomlng C l."><' Dillon J t 138 l-irlilielz II 13S BlseJe C 152 F.iselo J G 136 r.lizuli.-tli Xurs (',....131 Klllott W & Sons... Kill F Nurseries. I 0 Co USD Moll Willi, -r S.l I'.i Flo : National Plant Co 1 cm ri-.ii Co. uwerkerk p ".'.'.'. Pltlshg I'll! Flow I'll. UN Pollworlli I r I,, ill, (;iink,-r (llv M,li I',, l.Mi Kb j l I 133 Rawson PI vi a Co 132 I.VjIlol.N .11 Co. ... l.Mi Richards I W a I .. i n, Rledel & Co 147 Rlpperger - II, N A II, Win i III W A I Slern J U Slootlioir II \ ' ,. I Storrs A Hull Swiiyiu- W ■ ' "IV 11,17,; Taylor B J Vanliorn Hrlfteii A; I 162 ■ ■ ■ 182 V..S.-J W .1 A Viok'y Jus Sou I -' Vincent u i Vlasv.1,1 f; A Sou- . 1 32 Vreelini.l F n Warburt i - Weber C S i W.-I.or II A - U.I- .or llr... Ill Weeber \- Don 132 Welch Bros 1 is Weston 11 . 133 Whl ii Poll, n ... 17,2 w.u-.i a Bom 133 I :i 133 Zijn II & INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS Pansy 132-33-4(1 Peonies 128-31 Petunia 132 ::.': n: Phlox 182 US Pilea 14li Pinks. Hardj 14(1 Privet 132 Pterls i:«i l:li",],„i,-ii,iroi, . . .12:1.31 ' 1.-. 10 - . 34-37-38-38-44 Salvia .... 132-33-41 •..■aforihln I Haerens Bros . . . Hammond J A . Hun-is C A A Co Hartmann H & O I Ul-IIUliolis Johnson A- Stokes. Joosten C n Just Geo . Easting R i Hon I',, Etresbover I. J 137 Kroesehel Bros Co.. 151 Lager A Ilnrri-ll . . .133 Mill. Ii. -1.1 S l.'W Little So. I l.lvlllfsloll S [.onus, lorf C L 1 Lord & Burnham Co 1 Lovett J T 1, Mailer P I Minim I l:i i. Manger W A: S011B..I: McFiiddcn E C l; Gladioli . . 128-30 IS 1 :.. 16 Plants ..131 128-30-37 .'.'.'.'.'.123 Ivy 129-33-46 Kin-Kans 134 133-46 LI s . '.'.'.'.'.'. .129-30-34 Lilies 1211-311-34 132 Mii.l-lrn Vlu. IL-i r- 134 ocks 137 Maples 134 133 Orange 134 133-36 Palms 129-30-33-34- lls in 7.17.; Flower Pots. ,.,,-. .1 is .-,-• For Sale 144-4., Glass .'.'.'." - I' - -e I'-lile .1.-.1-.-.2 i.iilt-rs .... [dm, Ucldes Lawn Mo,,-, i Lumber Mastlca 150 Moss 146 Mushroom Spawn ...132 Newspapers Painters' Supplies.. 1.-.0 Printing 1.-,,, Putty 151-..2 Sash IT.,,..-, 1-7.2 Seed Coses 130 Sprayers 150 Stakes & Supports 137. .-,1 ers lrti HI Toothpicks Ventilators . . , l.TO-.-.l -.',2 Wants ..145 Wax Flowers & De- signs 1,,0 Wire 137 142 The Florists' Exchange Cutting and Packing. Where there is a large local trade and the entire cut is used in filling retail orders, the handling of the blooms is comparativelv easy; but it becomes a difficult problem when the grower must ship his cut to a distant market. I wish to confine the following remarks to the latter case, and I shall endeavor to give you our method of handling the flowers. We may not be entirely up-to-date in this, but we have, at least, very fair success with our shipments and few complaints of wilted or damaged blooms. First, let us take the condi- tion of the flower as it leaves the plant; and if it is at the right stage of development we should be able to han- dle it and keep it without its being in- jured. I do not like a bloom to be fully developed, although many favor its be- ing so, with the general run of varie- ties. With the flower a little short of perfect development, we get better re- sults, when it must be shipped. Then, too. in the case of Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, for instance, we get a better color. This is not true always in the case of white varieties, as they usually have a yellowish shade which they lose with development; but it is the general rule to cut before our blooms get fully developed. In the Fall of the year and during the Winter the latter part of the afternoon is the best rime for cutting, but as the sunny days of Spring come along the flowers should be in the cooler before the sun has had a chance to take the stiffening from them. Morning cutting in the Spring saves a great deal of shading, and keeps the color of the blooms nearer the standard. There is no secret about cutting car- nation flowers, but there are a few points which are very noticeable. In the first place, a bloom that is broken will not, in nine cases out of ten, keep as long as one that is cut. The old metho'd of tearing off the flowers is a thing of the past, and with it has gone the old story of sleepy carnations. There are two things to be consider- ed when cutting: the first is "the bloom" and the second is "the plant." Or, perhaps. I should give the plant more prominence, for in the Fall and early Winter it is of far greater import- ance. We make it a rule to take for stem no more than is necessary during the first of the year. For a saleable flower a good length of stem is a neces- sity, but that does not mean you must rob the plant of the young growth to furnish this. Then, too. the varieties differ, and I quote a few examples to show this. Mrs. Lawson at first came so that it was necessary tn cut below the cuttings, and it has broken from eyes then dormant, or practically so. At this present writing, however, we get plenty of stem without depriving the plant of this growth, which is in reality flowering wood. Genevieve Lord we are cutting very long in or- der that the flowering shoots already running up may have a chance as the plants need thinning out. Governor Wolcott and Norway give plenty of stem without going below the cut- tings, while General Maceo and Gov- ernor Roosevelt must be severed be- low these cuttings or, at least, below part of 'them. It is especially notice- able in the case of Mrs. Lawson that the break from the lower eyes, while requiring a little more time, is much stronger and, as a rule, produces a bet- ter bloom. Then, again, if care is taken the flower can be cut Just above a cutting as easily as below it, or di- rectly through it, as is often the case. In speaking of leaving this young growth, or cuttings, I want to make a distinction between the soft upper cuttings and the hard lower ones, for these soft cuttings are valueless, and are not considered in this case. Considering, then, that the bloom has been cut with a proper length of stem and that the plant has been left in some sort of shape, let us discuss the flower entirely. The first work is grad- ing, and this also depends on the mar- ket. A carnation has ceased to be a carnation in one sense of the word; now the varieties are sold under their varietal names; and, to-day, we see them sold instead of simply fancies as Mrs. Lawson. G. H. Crane, etc. This is no doubt a step forward and yet the title alone is not enough, for a named variety on the market is usu- ally a fancy and yet it must be up to the standard or the name means noth- ing. A second-rate flower will bring no more money because it happens to be a Mrs. Lawson than if it were a Wm. Scott of equal quality, and carna- tions should be sorted with this in mind. Keep up the standard of the va- rieties, even if all of your blooms can- not come up to it. single blooms, and the strip used to fasten the ends of the bunches. If se- curely fastened and not crowded, and thus smashed out of shape, the flow- ers should carry well and be received in good condition. Mixed Stock. On general principles I object to mixed stock, and yet in buying stock one often gets a mixture. In many eases this is accidental, and the many standard dealers in carnation stock are very careful not to send it out. I have a mixture this year, however, of one plant in a batch of Governor Wol- cott, and I am taking this opportunity to bring the name of the guilty party before the public. Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., is the man; but he has been kind enough to identify the beau- tiful variety for me and it is now labeled Mrs. M. A. Patten instead of Governor Wolcott sport. In habit it is very similar to Governor Wolcott, and the flower is all that could be desired, with a stem to match. Before I made certain that it was this seedling of Mr. Fisher's, I had the idea that I had a valuable sport, but I now congratu- late myself that I have an increasing stock of a variety which will be heard PHCENIX CANARIENSIS, GROWING IN THE OPEN GROUND AT SANTA BARBARA, CAL. The sorting should be done in a room the temperature of which is not over the temperature from which the flow- ers were taken. That is the safe side, and a carnation needs at least twelve hours in water before shipment. We try to keep them in a room which is from 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the temperature at which they were grown. This brings the temperature down to from 40 to 45 degrees, and with the stems in a good depth of fresh water and with plenty of air, the flowers should be in excellent shape for ship- ment. Air is, without doubt, the most im- portant thing in connection with car- nations. Give them plenty of fresh air in the houses while they are grow- ing and they will be healthy. Blooms from healthy, vigorous plants keep the best. But they must also have plenty of air after they are cut; and a close ice-box is death to the keeping qual- ities of any carnation. They despise an ice-box on principle, and a room cooled with the outside air. and plenty of it. is the only fit place for them. If more retailers realized this, they would find it money in their pockets, and if more wholesalers would provide these conditions there would be less fault found with their returns. I believe that florists generally are realizing the importance of fresh air for cut flowers, and the fewer com- plaints of keeping qualities is a testi- monial to the truth of this. Packing carnation flowers is merely a matter of carefulness, and there is very little to be said on the subject. We use light, flat boxes and pack fancy blooms singly, putting strips across the stems to hold them In place. With ordinary varieties, which are bunched, twenty-flve In a bunch, for convenience, the bunches are packed as of in 1904, and one which will, unless I am mistaken, replace the doubtful Mrs. George M. Bradt in popular favor. I take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Fisher for his consideration in giv- ing me the variety ahead of my con- temporaries, and I wish to assure him that I shall not make any attempt to profit by his error from the stand- point of the stock market, but shall grow all I can propagate merely be- cause I believe it to be the best varie- gated carnation 1 have seen. W. R. PIERSON. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Railroad Rates to Brooklyn Convention. The Central Passenger Association, the Trunk Line and the New England, all will allow the rate of fare and one- third on the certificate plan for the meeting of the American Carnation So- ciety in Brooklyn, N. T., February 19 and 20. This includes the southern half of Michigan, all but a small part of the northern part of Illinois, the whole of the States Indiana. Ohio, Pennsylva- nia, New York. Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Isl- and and Connecticut; also the northern half of West Virginia and Virginia, and that portion of Canada south of To- ronto. This plan lessens the expense of at- tendance considerably, and it is ear- nestly requested that all members in these localities buy their tickets on the certificate plan. Parties who intend be- coming members at the meeting can buy these tickets, but if they do not join at the meeting they will not be able to get the return rate. ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. Phoenix Canadensis at Santa Barbara, Cal. The accompanying illustration shows a field of Phoenix canariensis in the grounds of the Southern California Ac- climatizing Association at Santa Bar- bara, Cal. These were planted in the I Summer of 1899, with only two seed I leaves, and some of them have at- tained over eight feet at the present writing. No water was given to them after the first Summer, thus insuring a vigorous and sturdy natural growth. The possibilities of Southern Califor- nia also in this line are already attract- ing the attention of leading firms in the East who were used to purchase large-sized palms from Europe at very high prices. Ficus Leaves Turning Yellow. (23) The ficus leaves are turning yel- low with old age and have, no doubt, been helped to that condition earlier than they would otherwise have been by the plant being watered too much since growing for the season ceased. If the discolored leaves are removed, and the plant kept somewhat dry until growth starts again, no serious injury to the plant will result. Lilies for Easter. (24) How can I hustle Lilium longi- florum multiflorum, size 5x7, into bloom for Easter? The bulbs were planted on November 27, and have made a growth of only three inches. I am running the house at a temperature of 60 degrees at night, and 70 to 75 de- grees in the daytime. Would it be ad- visable to use sheep manure? L. J. G. — The lilies will need to be kept grow- ing rapidly from now until the buds show, and the temperature should be raised from five to eight degrees at night. That is the only method to em- ploy. The manure would not help to- wards forcing. Freesias for Easter. (25) I have some Freesia refracta alba which I desire to bring into flower for Easter. The bulbs were planted In flats on December 23, and the plantlets are now about half an inch in height. How should I treat them? SUBSCRIBER. —The freesias should bloom for Eas- ter if kept growing in a warm house, with, say, a night temperature of 58 degrees, and a rise of ten degrees in the daytime. Violets. (26) We have an old greenhouse, one of the side benches of which we thought would suit double violets. We planted them about October 1 out of three-inch pots. The plants have been in bud a long time, but the blossoms do not seem to mature. The temperature nights runs from 50 to 40 degrees, the latter only in very cold zero weather. The greenhouse is an ideal one for calias, azaleas, cinerarias, ericas, primulas, freesias, and at the cool end for stocks, snapdragons, cool country ferns, etc.; hut, alas, for the violets. The leaves curl up and some of the lower ones de- cay and perish. What is the trouble; and will the plants flower by-and-by? CANADIAN. —Violets cannot be grown successful- ly in a house when among other plants. The syringing and watering of the gen- eral stock has no doubt created an un- congenial atmosphere in the present in- stance, and the violets have, of course, been at a disadvantage. The plants will no doubt commence to develop their buds as the Spring aproaches, but to grow violets at all satisfactorily it is\ necessary to have them in a house by themselves. Fir Tree Oil. (27) Please tell me how to mix Fir Tree Oil with water, and in what pro- portions for spraying tender plants. I have the oil. but do not know how to combine it with water. M. G. F.l.nmry 7, 1903 The Florists' Exchange 143 —Fir tree oil Is best when mixed with warm water. Allow the mixture to stand an hour or two and skim off the "cream" that forms. For Aphis, use half a pint of the oil to five gallons of water; for Mealy Bug and scale, use half a pint of oil to one gallon of water. Asparagus Sprengerl. (28) I send you under separate cover some Asparagus Sprengeri. The out- side Is green, but the seed is hard and black. Is not this ripe enough to pick? It would save lots of work if the whole rinp could be gathered now. CAL. —All the seeds of the asparagus were ripe enough, and may be picked .it any time. Manure. (29) I want to get a good soil for potting and bedding palms, sword ferns, ornamental asparagus, etc., and can get the following materials at prices given: Per yard. Street sweepings, as per sample.. $0 75 Cow manure, semi-green 125 Barnyard manure, green 40 Ordinary soil 75 Sand 75 Leaf mould 2 50 Pleast tell me what combination would be best, taking price into con- sideration. Are these prices above or below the average? Is leaf mould in general use yet, or has a substitute been found at less cost? Could fresh sawdust be used to any ■frontage in making porous soil for ferns, etc.? CAD. —The prices of the compost materials are, we think, very reasonable. We would cut out the leaf mould, the sand and the barnyard manure, and would compost the remainder in the following proportions: Soil, four yards; cow manure, one yard; street sweepings, one yard. Sawdust is no good for mix- ing In any soil. Forcing: Dlelytra and Amygdalus for Easter. (30) H. L. A.— The dielytra, or di- centra plants are, we suppose, already potted, and under a bench in a cool house. To have them in time for Eas- ter, they will need to be put in the full light the last week of this month, and, with a night temperature of about 58 degrees, should flower all right for Eas- ter. The amygdalus needs but a similar treatment as is given to prunus and deutzias. Put them in the greenhouse the first of March, or, to be on the safe side, a few days earlier; maintain a temperature ranging from 55 degrees at night to 65 degrees in the daytime, giving full light and all the air possible. Cuttings of Gardenia. (31) Please inform me when is the best time to make cuttings of gardenia, what kind of wood must I use, and what temperature must I keep them day time and night? F. B. —To propagate gardenias use the rip- ened wood, and put the cuttings in sand with a bottom heat of 75 or 80 de- grees. They may be put in at any time during January and February, and if that part of the sand bench is enclosed with a portable frame, so much the MRS. THOS. GOULD, PETUNIA SPECIALIST, VENTURA, CAL. Photo Sutrounded by Her Favorite Blossoms. better. Keep rather close until they are rooted, then give plenty of air. Pot when necessary, and grow in a house where the temperature is 65 or 70 de- grees at night and 75 to SO degrees dur- ing the day. lay the tubers on the bench, where there is an inch or two of soil or sand (without separating the tubers at all), then spread a little light soil over them, and keep them moist. There they will soon send out shoots that PUSH ^4, \ ^* ^ GLIMPSE OF VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CAL. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. DAHLIAS.— If one has a few roots of some choice kind and desires to in- crease the stock as much as possible before time to plant outdoors, the roots should be started into growth about this time. All that is necessary is to PETUNIA SNOWBALL, DOUBLE. Grown by Mrs. T. Gould, Ventura, Cal. should be made into cuttings, and rooted in the usual manner, potting them along as required until the time to plant outside arrives. By this means a goodly stock can be raised from a very small number of tubers. GRAFTING ROSES— As the present month is the time when this operation i" rformed, a few words on the subject here will not be out of tocks should be potted up Us previous, and remain In a temperature of about 40 degrees. What would make a good cutting is about right to use as the clon, and the side grafting method Is as good as the i i •• a clean slanting cut ii in ii i mining about three- i. and a similar cut stock, as near to the soil is from the base. Put the cut pieces together and bind firmly, but not too tight. The grafts should then be placed In a closed frame that has been prepared on one of . and a temperature rang- ing about 80 degrees should be main- talni d. The bottom of the frame should have a good thickness of sand laid over it, and this being thoroughly saturated when the newly grafted plants are put in. will supply m. list m. enough to make it unnecessary to open the frame for Ui. lust two in- three days, as air play- ing on the plants is to be avoided at this time. Should any of the plants get dry, however, these must be watered, but not a drop should reach the graft- ed part of the plants. When the two parts become united, which is easily told by observation, commence to give a little air; an hour or two dally will be long enough at first; Increasing gradually, so that in about two weeks they are fully exposed to the tempera- ture of the house in which the frame Is located. The tying material should be taken off when the union is perfected, and after the hardening off process Is finished, they need only the same treat- ment as is given rooted cuttings. Petunias in California. We inclose a few photos (herewith reproduced) which may give your read- ers some idea of two of our new strains of petunias, viz., the new "Century Prize" and our "Snowball," double. The blossoms, of course, are all of re- duced size. The spray of three flowers is an absolutely pure white, with an intense yellow throat, one of the most perfect petunia flowers ever seen or conceived. The others are in varying shades of crimson pink, blue and white. The "Snowball" double is accurately described by the name. I think you will find this little glimpse of a portion of our town inter- esting. MRS. THOS. GOULD. Venture, Cal. ALPENA. MICH.— A fire, which did considerable damage, occurred In the greenhouse of Alfred Linke last week. There was no insurance. A. P. C. IONIA. MICH.— On January 31 fire In the greenhouse establishment of Vincent Brothers on Jackson street did damage to the extent of $3,000. No Insurance. NEW CENTURY PRIZE PETUNIAS, WHITE, WITH YELLOW THROAT. Originated by Mrs. Thos. Gould, Ventura, Cal. 144 The Florists' Exchange c Review of the market ) NEW YORK.— There is a general langor about the cut flower business that seems almost unaccountable tor this season of the year. Whether it is that flower buy- ers are economizing on account of the higher prices of the necessaries of life, or that the spirit of entertaining is dor- mant among the wealthy classes, we can- not say, but there does seem to be a dearth of events at which cut flowers are used at all lavishly, consequently the wholesale business is not what we would expect, considering the cost of produc- ing flowers at the present time. Bride and Bridesmaid roses have dropped a few points this week and. in fact, the white -variety is quite difficult to dispose of and will average a much lower figure than the pink one. American Beauty, not being so plentiful, have re- mained fairly stiff all through the week, with no change in values. Violets have settled down to ordinary figures, and 60c. per 100 for specials is a common price, very few reaching the 75c. mark. ordinary grades accumulate heavily at times, and job lots are un- loaded occasionally at extremely low fig- There is a plentiful supply of cattleyas, with a general weakening in values. Good- sized (lowers can be had at 00c. each. Of Dendrobium formosum there is also a regular supply, selling at 25c. each. In bulbous flowers the supply is more than ample for tin demand, and some cutting has to be done in certain lines. Narcissus Paper White are selling at $2.00; N. Poe- ticus. $2.00; N. Von Sion, $3.00: N. Caro- pernelle. $l.on. N. Golden Spur. $4.00; N. Trumpet Major. $2 .00 and $3.00; N. Prin- iths pel ing Roman hva- 50 to $2.00. aecnrdini Tulips, single whiti ging $2.0ii and $2.50 there is some weakening in the fancy lines. The supply is adequate for all de- mands, but if the thiev.s who are at work among the Long Island growers are not captured soon, we may look for a short- age in the supply for this market. There are plenty of sweet peas, lilac and freesias on hand, for which there is a fairly good demand. Lily of the valley is selling quite slowly and low figures are the rule. Re IS Tt IN. —During ng the latter part of last week business held up fairly well, but this week it has fallen flat again, owing, no doubt to the dull, disagreeable weath- er of Monday and Wednesday. The mar- ket is in about the sane- condition as last reported, with white carnations and white roses of the small to medium grades scarce and in very g 1 demand American Beauty are very much as stated last week, and juices range about the same. Bride are selling very well, especially the medium grades and the smaller ones, and many more might be disposed of at prices ranging from $5.00 to $12.50 per 100. The better grades make from $10.00 to $25.00 per 100. but such do not move so rapidly, though cleaning out daily. Bridesmaid are a little more plenti- ful and do not sell quite so readily as the white roses. Good red roses are in de- mand at figures that would ordinarily be considered exorbitant. Special Liberty have reached $0 mi per dozen and are in limited supply, though SI on rules the sale tor mans very good ones The bos] of Hie Meteor have reached $3.00 per dozen, with smaller grades down to ifln.OO per 100. Carnations during the latter part of last week were very scarce and eagerly sought for; and though not much more plentiful this week, the flowers are not in quite such demand. Prices range from $2.50 to $4.00 for the ordinary sorts with fancy stock of these kinds at $5 no and novelties up to $S.0O per 100. Good white carnations make $3.00 and $4.00 easily, and extra stock $5.00 and $6.00. took is now in good variety ■leans up pretty well. Jon- •Mil : and Von Sion i daily $3.00 in per 100. Tulips at ing rapidly and do well at $3.1] t ' i ■ r- Inn Itoinan hyacinths mule $2.00. and Paper White narcis to $3.00 per 100. Lily of the druggy. Lilies are in good sit meet with a very fair demar range from $8.00 to $12.50 per lets have now become verv di prices are only maintained v cultv. The ordinary grade i makes 50c. to 60c.' per 100 wi stock. Roman Azaleas, too, at average in pots have valieed inolel, Plants have sold well, the de- being mostly for good azaleas, and bulbous stock in pots and and 8c, whole- $2:0,: , per dozen: ear,, 75c. to $1.50; the valley. 50c. to 75c. there has been genera laint all along charges. VERITAS. PITTSBURG.— The cut flower trade is letbmg doing. The only complaint on scarcity ot sn.-l, and rathi r high prices. Major and a s sell pretty t yet. Good ther is rather favor •r registering in the vs. L. I. Neff has ; BUFFALO.— A general quietness now seems to pervade the stores, though what is doing seems to use all the stock now obtainable, which in general is still scarce, with prices a bit stiff, for this date. A decided spurt in the demand for carna- tions was the order on MeKinley Day last week, everything obtainaole being sold. Palmer claimed the disposal over the counter, at retail, of fully three thou- sand blooms. The prices to the consumer ranged from 10c. upward, each flower. Some would-be buyers demurred, some- what naturally, and at lower prices no Such a new applying method for the of blooms would seem to open further possibilities that II raft may foster with interest. VIDI. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.— The dark weather is proving very detrimental to stock. Flowers come out slowly and are CHICAGO.— The condition of the market is about the same as lasl week, with same prices rilling as prevailed then. The sup- ply of carnations is on Die increase and as a consequence the market is a trifle easier than a week ago. although the values real- ized are the same, $1,50 to $4.00 per 100. with Prosperity and other fancy varieties bringing from $0 nil 10 $s.nO per 100. stock is" increasing, especially of tulips. The price for the latter ranges from $2.00 to $5.00 per 100. R. J. : week. Dark and dismal weather is the cause of all our trouble Carnal ions are, on an average. are coming in plentifully, and the price has dropped in consequence. They are selling now al $1 mi for the best, hut 50c. is the ruling price. Prosperity carnations are bringing Xe,, but are very scarce. E. G. G. CLEVELAND.— Trade is about the same as last reported, and as the heavy demand for funeral flowers is still in evi- dence, blooms of all kinds are eagerly sought for. Carnations seem to have the eall. and all the wholesalers ale sold nut week. Some very good loop- The supply of G. W. S. DENVER Nearly every day has show- ed a clean-up in the stores the past week, and on two or three days it was particu- larly hard to get slock enough to fill or- ders. While trade has picked up hand- somely, growers report plants off crop, especially roses. We had the pleasure to-day of taking a peep at Enchantress )IT. MICH.— The prevailing scar- 1 flowers can only be attributed to long spell of dark days. The .•lit reports only two half bright annul y. Then again. been experi- ,vork. Anything goes, '. Bulbous flowers will 1 somewhat, but there of thei ILGF the production of flowers. In Decembe we bad only two clear days and last month Ave. The numerous large functions and many funeral orders have compelled the florists to bin- largely from out-of-town. Trade has been remarkably good all through, and the prospects are bright up to Lent, when society events will be Park Superintendent Campbell has re- covered sufficiently to be out on mild days. Florist Morris, who was taken ill just FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. HEMPSTEAD. N. T.— George Weston is building a greenhouse, 25x150 feet, for LEXINGTON. KY.— Honaker. the flor- ist, is increasing the capacity of his greenhouse. BUCYRUB, O.— F. J. Norton has torn down bis old bouses and built five new- ones, i,,| lively, M x 12 f.-et. 84x23 feet, - I y 1- fe.l II" x 12 feet. 140 x 18 feet. plan, Al o, ,1 i„u!. i room, potting shed and coal cellar, although for the latter there ,s not much use. as he burns nat- r2°h} I? a ' '"e vanll. 6 x S feet, made •;1 hollow, glazed building blocks. Willi Denver. At the meeting of the State Horticul- tural Society, held in the Chamber of Commerce on the 27th. 2Sth and 29th ultimo, a paper was prepared and read by Adam Kohankie, of the City Park Greenhouses, on the cultivation of hardy roses. The paper was very prac- tical, and was much appreciated by those present. Mr. Kohankie was followed by Mr. Pierce, a new aspirant in Colorado in landscape architecture, with an illus- trated lecture on "Landscape Work." showing some pretty views of Central Park. New York; Fairmont Park, Phil- adelphia, and the parks of Buffalo. As work of this kind is in its infancy in Colorado, the illustrations showing what could be done by judicious plant- ing were much appreciated. P. S. Washington, D. C. The Senate has just concurred in the bill which recently passed the House, providing for the erec- tion of a new building for the I lopui tineiit of Agriculture, although the amount of the appropriation has been cut down. As originally present- ed, the bill carried an appropriation of $2,500,000, but has been amended to $1,500,000. The amendment furthermore specifically states that the new building shall be constructed in one certain spot —just immediately to the rear of the present Agricultural Building; and that no contract shall be entered into or any expenditure authorized in excess of the amount above mentioned. While the amount originally proposed would have enabled the Department to carry out some plans for increased and much belter facilities, still it is thought that with the $1,500,000 there can be erected a building which will at least keep out the cold and "the rain; and perhaps some other day Congress will open the purse strings a little bit further. During the discussion of the Agricul- tural Department appropriation bill in the House of Representatives last week a whole lot of questions were asked about the Department and its various bureaus. Some of these questions were right to the point. The subject of tea culture was brought up and some of the Congressmen wanted to know a whole lot about the whys and the wherefores of many of the doings. Cotton, beet su- gar, land surveys, soil analysis and many other things got tangled up in the arguments and, while there were a few bouquets thrown at the various bureaus, it was really unsafe to throw so many brick-bats at a department having so many "glass houses." They talked the time away until— the bill passed. Thus endeth the lesson till this time next year. The Washington florists have been getting pretty good prices and the mar- ket does not seem to have been over- stocked. There have been a number of musicales and dinners on hand recently and good stock has been scarce. Espe- cially have single violets been difficult to get hold of, and it doesn't take very much of an American Beauty to bring $4.00 per dozen over the counter. There was a good call for carnations on Janu- ary 29, and the favorite flower of the lamented President MeKinley was very much in evidence here upon that day. The familiar conservatories of the White House, which were torn down to make room for the Administration Office Building, are now located over on the Mall, and are well filled with plants, including some choice orchids. The decorations for the Gridiron din- ner last Saturday night were in the hands of Small. The arrangement for the ceiling was particularly attractive and quite a number of colored lights were used in the work. A group of German scientists are coming to Washington in May next to learn something of the work of the Department of Agriculture, experiment stations, etc. Preparations are being made for their reception, and it is possi- ble that they will visit a number of other points of interest in the country before returning to the Vaterland. Blythedale, Md. BLYTHEDALE, MD.— Frank W. Sempers, proprietor of the Blythedale Seed Laboratory, has been dangerously ill for some days past. As the testing of seeds was carried on under his per- sonal supervision, all work has been discontinued. Fen ills * ^^^m Finest l,,„g -leayed stock I I V one year in Japan ; starts th «• I growth four weeks sooner fresh imported ;CI, each. :Ulc; dozen, S:I.IKI per ,*"! '«' I'.sti.i Size each. r,ll, . .I.„en *■". 11". per 1"".! Beaut lul De-lgis. Geat Easter Seller Mnnkr? s. vwlh ■ lima masts, m svmiii.:, cat I. *!<> On. Fishes, Turtles, each, Ii5c. : XI. Crosses, Wreaths, each, Vic: JVHT 4RRIVED! rtilisSeed.fi. 110 per H«l;*s.iKlpc,ll««). I.atnnia Horboni. a, in, pie Hi" *'-' a l per 1000. Send for List of Caladnuns. lilinlioli. Carinas. h H BERGER & CO . 47 BarcliySI., NfW YOfK Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange J45 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS SITUATIONS WANTED GARDENER i;,., ,„:,„, Inari-i.-.I 11 • •V|>-rl>- tov"T^i'nf"nXn'mv- Irishes ii. in:; Grand Street, Br ..klvn. H. Y. SI Tl ATION wil ti'il as wurkiiiir fnri-man , so, - I'r.ui i . - . 1 1 sriiwer of put Gorman, age 34 Life terei - given. Address l-\ ('.. ... rl.ii-i 1 (Change. < ; I rH'wviMv-; ml.livss C. \Y., 'M Bur Im.siiiuN \\ Wl'Kl). :is manager of a com- iiii'r«j;il, ..r In:.. I pr;inl*'i»*r on a private [dace, by th..r..„-li1y .,u:, liii.-.l. all-around man. Best ,.f rrfcr.-n.-.-s from last .-mplnyer. Scotchman, single. A.Mr.-ss ,1 K \Vh\ l.-, SoaH»Tnimli. \. V. family; Al ref- ce wanted. Please Great Harrington, SITXATION wan practical experh ■a.l L'ar.lrinT on pri- hy cmpctrnt. n-lia- m1 florist; ^'i years' I'I'TNI-' !'■,■ l;.l!IL.i' n:i:\rn\i \ pre seek pos Eke part at teeing roses, l.'llal.lr Verj b< ■I;!'; ,- I .■nil , ^Adi rest I r.nury. oleti p ; is j ...nip, nits mi. 1 1, ''J'.'l,,." ton t ni'iti HELP WANTED WANTED, a pond all-around man for first-class New Yorfc retail store; must he of pood ad- ilr.ss aii.i inivc r«-f(Tcn\I 1 l;,|.|,-l,.,| st, . -1,0.1 S.-llini; fly i" . ' 888 J [■'OK SALE, my greenhi.iise property. of one greenhouse loiixl'.;; 13 ft. high riilg.\ running «';tst nnd west. on west side of gn-enhoiise. Stork grown, e ns fir>r witti v : . i. ., , , , . : ,■ :; fr. crate siirfnee. The above stands on 1 Mi-r.-s of t I sjiinI\ soil. Driee .<7 nn.i .■:,-!, ]; son for selling. poor health. SpringfleW, Mas H. Grout. £*.» IMne BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ; s \!.l. \\ -II |i:i\ ing Moris t establishment, roit SAIi:, a greerdiouse plant feet of glass. Mtoekeii will) g I hnshieHS and T. V. Pelruon, Brock- loi; SALE On eaBj terms, :•" el of glass; and retail; 25.000 ' I-ollllitill^ I 'Tl I I i if \ . health. J. F. Gn Northern Ne* 5 orPi . i it k. for wholesale and large sur- il.i:. large range greenhouses, Chicago. uld i srliange fur small range — East pre- 1'artles who could run wholeaule store ml It advantageous. Two or three might isim-ss is large enough. Terms easy. Million! Jefferson Park, Chicago. 111. ilness. Large ahlish.-d .13 years. iv.t; shirk, fixtures. glass front; marble ins and l.ri.k green- MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WVIT.I' I., rent, greenhouses in Ma near Huston preferred. Address [prists' l'.\eliange. WANTED to leas,- or buy. from in.niiu to iM.niio fe,-t of g 1 L'lass for n.se -rowing, near I'lnl- adelpbii ™ MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE— One hot water t>. ered; good as new; .ilsu on.' bniltT, y.m.l condition: Soli , -a, ton. N. J. Apply Samuel ... r>; Wcath- N... 5 steam h.. HnrllnK- Uiirlincton. FOR SALE. A lot of tine, lame Decorative PalmB. Pho Corns. Latanias. etc. Rubbers, I'andiinus. etc., Am selling out Address SKASIDK (IKKKMIOI'SKS, Charleston, Mention the Fli»rl«»' Bicbaoge when wrll Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Bargains in Greenhouse Material One Illder Hot Air Pnmp No. 8: nsed by the Government one year. If taken within one week, before we move It from where It now stands. One Hltehings No. 16 Boiler: prlee $50.00. on,. Senllav No. 5 Boiler: prlee $40.00. New H..t Bell Sash, clazeil with three rows of 10-hi. glass, size 3x0; prlee $1.65. Cypress, French ; sec- ond-hand nil .-Iran: none tin, ken, $2.75 per box. -... wooden n Ibarrows, freight paid. $1.25 ■aril. Sin, v, -Is. spades. ax,-s. etc.. $5.00 per doz. Will ass,,rt if wanted. Also second-hand plumb- I seasoned lumber at all times. A limited Job lot quantity of new 10-ply hose Vln.: prlee. while it lasts. 7Vie. per ft. As .rood as any 15c. hose in the market. If yon want good hose for little, money, send small order for only 25 ft. as sample. You will want Second-hand Wrought Iron ripe, black, guar- inteed sound. %-\n.. 3c. per ft.: 1-In.. 3>4c. per ft.: lVt-ln.. 6c. per ft.: MANHATTAN SUPPLY D0.,*9l£rk New York TO EXCHANGE HAKDY PHLOX, mixed , ..lor-. -Irong ?-y.-ar- ..1.1 . Iiiunis II 1 .Ir-irablc iari. ties. Will ev- eliangi lor ,..,( plant- ,,rr,...t. .l.-nt:. .Iieap for cash. A f. » r -.1 .nttu.L- m « HRVSANTHE- MOIS. Win, l',.rli-i o Henry H. Barrows & Son Whitman, Mass, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Now on press. Write for particulars THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St.. N. Y. DAGGER FERNS »1.00 per 1000. Pill ■¥ Green Bud Iironzo. $1.00 per 1000. UALAA in BOM Iota in reduced rates. Cash with all orders telephone, *70« Main. 154 FULTON ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Branch; C. Fortunes, 481 Slate St., New Haven, Conn. I;, -I,-!, ii, ii Any 1 lorist in Brooklyn, Colorado Spruce Two beautiful MOUNT HONNES CONSERVATORIES 50,000 CANNAS Madeira Roots and (iln.lioli. II. nil Tritoiuii I varia, -troiiL- li. 1.1 root-. Shrubs anil Vines. Sen.l for hist. BEN J. CONNELL, West drove, Pa. Mention the Florlata' Eixcbange when writing. Ml;s I \\. IJW-iA ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 perlOKi »3 Otl »25 00 Carnations and Hoses Rooted Cutting* from Sand now Ready. NORWAY. LORNt W». BCOTT.. THK W«RQH8 ROSES A. LTHORNE, Flushing, LI. IJeDtloo the Florists' Exchange when wrltiDg. CARNAT'ONS Harry Fenn, J. Allen Cressl k. Qoli Mi'llm. M.irnlns uiorv. White 2.00 1 Alaska, Daybreak, .lalms S.arlet... 1.30 1 50 at 100; 500 at 1000 rates. CANNAS. .STRONG, DORMANT TlltKRS. 100 , .urler..$3.O0 .i. c Osbos » iiii.o-'.. 3.0o John White ComiedeRoiii-lianl :l.0n Mil.-. It. rat 2,60 Manda's Ideal chBM. Hemlers. .ii... 2.3ti nri.-l.- liyoii .iiisialey 3.00 Pierson's Premium Eldorado 3.00iPaul Bruant Eeanilalo 3.00 Paul Mnrquant F. R. Plerson 3.00 Queen Charlotte .. Florence Vnughan. 3.00 Mec. Chabanne Italia 2.30 Thos. S. Ware ROSES. Manet tl Stocks— A few to spare at S12 per 1 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Varieties and Prlcesi on Application. »y See our advt. oh page 146 of this Issue ROW., - 1- iMlihlll, M. Florists' Exchange when wrltl J46 The Florists' Exchange PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET 1228 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange whei Consignments of CHOICE VIOLETS and NOVELTIES Wanted. We nave a Choice Lot of DAFFODILS Fresh Dally. Bell anil Keystone •Phones. CHAS. E. JIEEHAN, Manager. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. FOR SOUTHERN WILD 'Mil Where quality is first consideration, write, wire or phone the introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. Galax Leaves . LeucothOG Sprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion, N. C. Sold In New York by JL. J. Kreshover; inPhlla delphia by S. S. Pennock; In Pittsburg by Pittsburg: Cut Flower Co.; in Buffalo by Win. F. Hasting. Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. OrderDlrectfrom Headquarters ml Gr«-.n (i;ila\, $l.i>n ' in '»< K m , ]nts. I.nu- 1 I'Vst linfi. lto.hI ami Sphagnum •1.00 per bbl Wild Sinilax, stock to b.- first .iass Or- ders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our personal ami i -i ■ in i >t attention. We can fill orders in any quantity at very short notice. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 34-36 Court Square", Boston, .Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Japan Bamboo Canes The best in the imirket. Can bo used 3 to 4 years, as they do not rot. New shipment expected mid- ,11.- r.f February. orders I kei] now at the fol- hiwlng prices : Jil.uo per KKIO. $27.50 for 6000. Stumpp & Walter Co. 50 Barclay Street, New Votk Branch Store 404 E. 34lh St.. N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange writing. HIGH-GRADE AMERICAN BEAUTY Cut Blooms. Fresh from the greenhouses, carefully paekod. and guaranteed to arrive in good condition. Market prices. BRIARCLIFF GREENHOUSES, Scarboro, N.Y. Mention the Flortete' Exchange when writing Galax and Leucothoe We arc situated in the heartof the finest section known iui thi- above EvurEve.-us. Galax, Green and brmi/e, 4.".c. per 1000. filled. F W RICHARDS rcn/.e or green. St. 00 p<-r 10o0 l.aurt'l I'Vstoonin;,'. 4. ts *.<-ts. and -Ws.per yard. Made fr-'shoii ivr, ij.i ol ..nh-i- Mention the FAC™L°F METAL WREATHS METAL WREATHS jjk**~:* - „„ IBt I AL lint A r-'?*^t^'T «M < -t d.-1-iis, m- Stan '^.r7**'. V^C» "i- Wreaths, and ,.'•*• Iiil ,>' # »*"V that, an I,.- mud.- in •ygfJVrC (^ ,,*%*■ WU1 lie fm-nish.,1 iu leaves, or any color t SAGO LEAVES FRANK NETSGHERT 34 Barclay St. NEW YORK 87 S. Clark St., CHICACO. writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... John J. Croohe Co., Established 1SSO. 156 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST., CHICACO. Mentlun the riorlau' Exchange when writing. Pansies Worth Raising STRONG PLANTS. 34 OO per 10OO; 32.50 per 500; $ 100 Jersey City, Mention the Florin in* Exchange wh PHNSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plant-. £4 ih> per Ki00. Larue plants, ready to bloom, $1.00 per loo; $3.00 per 10O0. Seed. $1.00 perpkt.; $5.00 per oz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lo& Box Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Faiisies. Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when writing. PANSIES Fuh\ large, transplanted plants 1 n in .!!<■ per Km .•s.MMi pel 1 V-Theim-. r 100. $5.00 per Hum. Double \Unir 1 "'*. per 100: $5.00 per 1000. .'.. $1.00 per Iihi. $vS on p^ Hats, ready for potting. 1'himosus Nanus. .SL'.oO per KM); $IK. IMPATIENS THE QUEEN Fine 2-in. pot plants, $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI From 6-in. pots, strung, $1.50 per doz.; BEGONIA REX 12 varieties, 2-in.. 60c. per doz. ^$4.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for List, Fine Stock. CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY Kalamazoo, Midi. iention the Florists' Exchange writing. Rooted Cuttings Vinca Variegata . Ciiiniiis, Stan-turd Beddera. Vinca Variegata,^;,!;;',,., Cash with Obdbb. C. A. Harris & Co., Delanson, N.Y. Pansy Plants Asparagus SpreiiKeri, flue plants 2 00 Coleus, 20 var., 2 in. pots 2 00 nrii7 I /lULL I 1612-14.16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. LIDLIA I 1L . ^_^ Mention the Florlits' Eientnee when wrltlnl. T Neva of the Week. Plant trade, principally in tulips, hyacinths and Von Sion narcissus in pans, and azaleas, is fairly good, but the cut Mower business is quiet. Din- which elaborate decorations are done, are very scarce indeed. Welch Bros, are receiving some of the finest Bride and Bridemaid roses now coming into this market, from George B. Anderson, of Hyde Park. George A. Sutherland reports that his salesman. Jack Doherty. now in Maine, finds the supply business very good in that section. He is sending in substantial orders. Among the exhibits to be staged at the Brooklyn exhibition of the Ameri- can Carnation Society by growers for the Boston Market will be: S. J. God- dard's The Queen, A. Roper's Fair Maid, S. J. Reuter's Lillian Pond and Peter Fisher's Governor Wolcott and Boston Market. At Horticultural Hall on Saturday was shown what orchid specialists pro- claim one of the most remarkable plants of its kind ever staged there, in a fine specimen nn.-i.lium ungluicu- latum, exhibited by George Melvin, gardener to Colonel Charles Pfaff, of South Framingham. The plant, in an 8-inch pan. had two spikes, each six feet in length, one bearing fifty-six and the other fifty-eight Mowers, in perfect bloom. The committee awarded Mr. Melvin a silver medal for superior cultivation— a well merited prize F. J. NORTON. Pittsburg. Rose Night at the Club. It was "rose night" at the Feb- ruary meeting of the Florists' Club, and among the blooms on exhibition some fine specimens were to be seen. The principal exhibitors were local members of the club, a few from other points, and several from the East, whose letters stated that they had sent on some stock, but it did not arrive at time of meeting, although several days on the road. Fred Burki. from his place at Bakers- town, exhibited fine Bride and Brides- maid, and the opinion of all the grow- ers present was, that these two sorts were the best to grow from every standpoint. Queen of Edgely does not take a hold with our fiorists; very few favor it at all. arid no one would think of substituting it for American Beauty. Liberty is finding more favor among the people, and will crowd out Meteor in time. A few Mme. Cusin were shown, but his rose does not sell any too well, although it is one that keeps remarkably when cut. The color of Helen Gould does not please, and Golden Gate is a poor grower in Win- ter and would hardlv pav. Ernst Asmus. of West Hoboken. N. J., sent some novelties from his Euro- pean importations, showing the great superiority of American roses over those of European growers. There was not one among the lot of about a dozen varieties that any of our growers would touch. Mr. Asmus' descriptions of the roses were very amusing. i E. C. Ludwig showed some fine blooms sent by the Philadelphia Floral Exchange; G. & J. W. Ludwig ex- hibited roses and freesia grown bv E. Fisher, of Castle Shannon. David Fraser. gardener to Henrv C. Frick. showed plants of primulas, lilv of the valley clumps well bloomed and a fine plant of Azalea mollis covered with flowers, also some cut blooms of cycla- men, cinerarias, Italian hyacinths an.l i.l Othe the next meeting in March. The carnation convention in Brooklyn will likely be attended by about ten of our florists The?.? intending to go should notify T. P. Laughans so that all. can jtravel together.. The fare will be.DtCthe^ertiiioate-plan, -fuM--fare go- ing and one-third returning making little over -$14. ticket good for a E. C. REINEMAN. WHITE LILAC and DAFFODILS LEO NIESSEN, PHILADELPHIA. Store open from 7 a. M. to 8 p. m. until further notice. HEADQUARTERS FOR 77 Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers- Per 100 , fancy— special DC it, ,1.1™ Gate I K. A. Victoria .... l.ll.i-rty Meteor I Pnrle IHECIIII.S C'nttleyii, Cyprlpedlums | Inferior ki'h.I,-, nil coil i<, k.iici 6.00 to 15. .',.011 t<, I.yciip White Pink Ited Yellow and \ week. (III;1S,\NTHEMUMS daisies .""!.'.'"!]™!!!!!1 FEEESIA Galax Leaves Hyacinths Lilies ., Lily of the Valley Ml. in. .nette— Or.l I nary . SMILAX Sweet Peas" Tulips to 75.00 .i5.no to no.no U',.110 to ■j.-.jin to 15.00 to 12.00 K.llll to 1O.I10 4 no t,, 4.0(1 to K.tln 0.00 to 1-j.iki :i mi to 3.1111 t,, to i'.'-Js to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harrisii Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 15 Province St. -9 Chapman Pl Kalserins fleteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations ■ Telephone. 2161 1 Kalamazoo, Mich. The Central Nursery Company is drawing plans for the erection of five more houses to be put up the coming Summer, a large violet house being in- cluded. The company has had remark- able success with violets this season. One house for American Beauty roses is also decided on, there always being a shortage of these. The company re- ports business as improving in most gratifying proportions. Van Bochove and Brother also find it necessary to expand their already large establishment, and are planning to add tive more houses to their plant this Summer. Their business has increased considerably, each year seeing addi- tions go up. till now close upon 100,000 feet of glass are owned "by them. Two gentlemen front Chicago are looking the ground over with a view- of -locating- here, on Battle Creek. They had reached jio rte, Ision at present writing S. B. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists PITTSBURG, PA. Buffalo A few minutes' look into C. F. Chris- tensen's houses at Eggertsville, dem- onstrated that carnations have been cut freely this season. Space that has been given to Harrisii lilies, and even some carnations, too, will here directly be devoted to Spring bedding stock. Arthur Beyer, of Palmer's staff, vis- ile.1 the metropolis last week. . S. S. Skidlesky. traveler, was here this we.-k. He takes a rosy view ,,f -the doming conditions of the Brooklyn '" presaging it a ■ "breaker of n -more senses than one. VIDI. WW. J. BAKER WHOLESALE FLORIST Carnations. Lily of the Valley Violets 1432 So. Penn Square EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut LSts. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND Telephone 1-42-26-A. EUGENE BERNHEIHER Wholesale Florist No. 11 South 16th St. PHILADELPHIA Roses and Carnations our Specialties Bell ami Keystone Phones DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist fl Sooth 16th SI., Roses, Carnation GEO. M. MOSS Wholesale Florist 32 South 1 7th St., Philadelphia Pa. Long Distance 'Phone, 14380 D I'unsmiiiiH-iirs i,l -li,,i,-.. Ii.isl'.S, f.lKS.ll I.iNS, Wholesale Florists, j? jobbers ih BR,DEV#^ SUPPLIES a, (J, I FLORISTS' VASES. Pi • Horticultural Auctioneers. J 84 Hawlbv Street, BOSTON. Headquarters in Western New York Tor ROSES CARNATIONS aZBX WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist 48 1 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. TELEPHONE SENECA 620 GlVXUsATRIAL. fft.CAi.Pi.mTou Butte, Mont. The newly organized Montana Floral ed to draft a ng a committee w.is appnint- stitution and by-laws. 48A The Florists' Exchange Canadian News C. H. A. Executive Committee 1 1,. . -i.i Dlladinem oi joiiu a. i ,,, i;i si, nun l .im e., ion hi 1 1 1. j i is to ue noped n i tne i ommli tee ,, in extra ertorts to ue pies- sre will uo much verj import- !ss to discuss. The >-'. tt. A., tne energy of tne Hamilton year, nas now y.u tne swing and is rceugnn'.ed as lilt: iNa- •lety of Florists and Allied l is, therefore, especially dc- a adequate ai rangemeuts oe ir not only Keeping up the .•atly attained, but to give it icess "i iiit: c. H. A. depends, extent, tne development ana L'lll ot lllu trade ill Canada. onto carnation show will be , ,, u, so that Ham- uli ha loili Inducement, but 1 will leave ,i II .'spulldellt to an- il A. II. EW1NG. Montreal. ne 1. of the published at 1 fifteenth ol the I he I.e. il Chrysanthemum Show" is Id, but 1 am quite sure thai bitants" of the Province oi une stitlii-ii-nt discernment to kV.',.p l wo such utterls incongruous sub- jects .is '. hiysaiithciiinms and turnips ipart. lub Notes. The meeting Monday night was in,, Hi. sin cess scored b> lie- cm. u K ,. nittee. The attendance was Beellent, and a large number of new 'Vlie paper read by C. ''iaig, gardener ,, \ joj . .■, Esq., i 'in i emont, on Be- .,,i.i,, ', [loii .' de i."i i a ic » as a treat. "il,,, n s achieved by the writer of n„. papei in growing the subject treat- . .1 on during the Winter, shows con- clusively thai he is unite familial- with ,l,,. ,,,,,11.1 of cultivation. The older ,,,. ,,,i„. i s ,,i the Soi iei s were treated ,, i discussion by the new men, who, m the was are all graduates of the ,hlK British' nurseries, on the begonia ide the i,.r 'I'!,,, opinion was unanimous that il,,.' , : access attending the cultiva- tion ot Begonia Gloire de Lorraine on ! his side was due I" the fact that the plains cuiistiiuiii.il had 1 n enfeebled H over propagation before it was dis- seminated. This view was very favor- ;lhly i Lved, as ii is noticed that the plants gn.w i. Creel} each year. Mr. Craig said thai in Britain it was considered a sign Of health to see a tinge of yellow in I he leas es ■ lie Chrysanthemum Show. The advance sheets ol the sched- feet of spa prize fund estate. ■lowers i ioi iii. exhibit "Montreal j L G. DCI ID- IT you will j>u) the «-x|i nssilinrses. BAGS 50 OB 100 LBS. ( OnCsrs N. V. city Tobacco Powder THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY — ITS 116, 117. 118 West St., r " The Florists' Exchange 141 Cleveland. Among Growers. A visit to the establishment "f S. N. Pentecost in the east mil i . >n i ■■ 1 everything In good shape, .-specially his carnations, which have ill very well so far and give prospecis ■! i him nun il cuts of good dowers. This gentleman reports trade i his season as being the best on record, and, taken as a whole, the must promising seasmi since lie has men In business. A neighboring firm, D. Charlesworth iS Son, 1 ; a nice lni.sine.ss. mnst- ■ in the plant line. This linn has. tie- sldes a good retail trade, the contracl for all the planting in the .Menu ntal Park. Following in the steps of the florists ■ Cleveland the run ki i gardenei - and producers have taken steps Inward or- ganizing an assncinti..ii. ,,n,i a meeting has been called I'm Satuid.iv morning. February 7. The i imittee consists of Messrs. T. \'.r. .lanes, M. I,. Rutenik ■ 11. Hinkley, H. J. Pease and G A Tiltnn. chairman. No doubt an m-gan- liation of this sort will prove beneficial to the market gardeners. George Schuman. foreman at "The Essex Greenhouses," will resign from his position about the 15th inst. George is talking about going back to Chicago, but has not as yet made up his mind. We wish he could stay with us, as we shall miss him, especially on the alleys, where his scores have always averaged Robert C. Whitehill and Harry A. Munyard were visitors this week and spent an evening at the club Monday night. They report things as "boom- ing" all along the line. Charlie Gibson, at the Union passen- ger station, sprang a pleasant surprise on the boys Monday night by giving each one a large map of the United States showing all the principal rail- road routes and cities, which will be a handy article for the average florist. Anyone who did not receive a map can do so by asking Mr. Gibson. Leonard E. Loomis, formerly with Storrs & Harrison Company in the greenhouse department, has accepted a position with James Eddy. M.Kinley Day here created such a demand for carnations that everyone was sold out early in the forenoon and as a result carnations have been very scarce since. Why could we not have a day of this sort about two months later? A. Graham. Jr.. is up and around again, having almost entirely recov- ered from his sickness. G. W. S. Grand Rapids lews of the Werk. Efforts are making to galvanize he slumbering florists' club into life 'gam. a meeting with that end in view K called at Henry Smith's for Wednesday night. A petition is being circulated for sig- tatures, remonstrating against the ex- esslve ( xpress rates. The glass question is also claiming a hare of our attention, with a strong lossihility that if the florists of the ountry take prompt hold and each city oes its share the t:ix of $1.37 per box lay be removed. George F. frabb had interview with our local repre- entative in Congress, Hon. Wm. Al- en Smith, in which that gentleman I am personally favorable to re- Ing the tax on glass, and will do . ...Ids out ttle hopes of anything being accomp- lished at this present short session: lit send in your petitions and they presented, and at the next something will likely be done. feel confident that with Hon Wm ~mith as nur champion, coupled i fact that he is certain to be tariff revision committee next ■ssion. r,r rather the committee hav- g that matter in charge, we shall B looks as if no one from here will tend the Carnation Society meeting Brooklyn. N. Y.. no one having pns- hveiy declared himself. All are too he necessary time to strong Men I that far this year. We ha Pes of getting a chance to attend Detroit in 1904. G. F. CRABB. Detroit, Mich. Tl"' Detroit Florists' club held a '":"'',n '""' r"s" t'ng on Feb- ary 4 at Harmonic Hall. Full par- ulars of the exhibits will be given our next report. DILGER. > Cincinnati. N-.. of the Week. M. Kin ley Day soon cleaned the market at carnations, and added one iii holidnj during the year for ihe florists of the United Stales to look forward to and prepare for. Sal unlay aftern i, Feb, ,,,,, ill,, be Cincinnati Florists' Society will bold lis rose n ling. Tin are offered: For i- blooms American Beauts loses, $10.00, WM) and $4.00; for 25 blooms Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Perle des Jardlns, Golden Gate and Liberty, $4.00, $3.00 and $2.00, respect- ively. For best display of violets, $6,00, $4.00 and $3.00; besl general display, $10.00. The S. A. F. medal will be given lor any new plant or flower of American origin. We should like to have some of our rose growers make exhibits. The prizes are well worth competing for. White Dutch hyacinths have made their appearance and sell at 6c. Von Sion narcissus, in limited quantities, are in and bring 5c. E. G. GILLETT. St. Louis. J. Horace McFarland, the horticul- tural printer and horticulturist of Har- risburg, Pa., lectured before the St. Louis Branch of the Civic Improve- ment League Tuesday, January 27, at the Mercantile Club. .las W. Iicgbie, representing Clueas & Boddington Company, New York, and Chas. F. Meyer, of the same city, were callers on the trade recently. Among Growers. On a recent visit to Young & Sons Company's establishment what impressed me most favorably were the beautiful orchids; they were the larg- est flowered of any I have seen. Two large houses were filled with many thousand cuttings in sand and little plants in thumb pots. Much of this stock was no doubt for mail orders, of which this firm enjoys a large trade. Poinsettias were arrayed in their most vivid shade of color. Several thousand Easter lillies, from three to five inches high, looked healthv and strong. Spiraeas, in six-inch pots, on an adjoining bench, were not yet start- ing up. A few beautiful Begonia Gloire de Lorraine were the prettiest pink things in sight, unless it be several fine plants of Azalea Simon Mardner. Plenty of good Asparagus Sprengeri, and plumosus and smilax were around, and here and there were small groups of Roman hyacinths, of narcissus and Dutch hyacinths. The palm house is well stocked and presents a most inviting appearance. It's a great convenience to customers to see every palm labeled with the sell- ing price, as is done here. There were plenty of fine ferns, and all the other miscellaneous lot of goods which the roungs grow. F. W. M. CATALOGUES RECEIVED T. W. WOOD & SON. Richmond. Va — Descriptive Catalogue of Flower, Field and Garden Seeds. Illustrated. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.— Descriptive Trade last of Chrys- anthemums and other Plants including a valuable list of novelties. F. G. PRATT. Concord. Mass.— Trade List of Nursery Stock Herbaceous Plants. Bog Plants, etc. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY. Joliet, 111. — Price List of Fancy Carna- tions. Beautifully illustrated. illltural Seeds. I'.ulhs. Plants, Tools and Horticultural Supplies, with a .-..inpre- hensive list of novelties and specialties. TIM IMA town. Phi loan, of 1 SONS, Hernial Illustrated Cata ■fully" illustrate! BENJAMIN HAMMOND Fishkill-nn- Hudson. N. Y.— Price List of Slug Shot and Other Insecticides. Fungicides, etc. SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER CO.. Boston, Mass.- Illustrate, 1 I '. i 1 . , I. .- 1 1 . ,,f See, Is. with a 1. 1-1 oi Special Mollis, and Plants. J. M. McCCI.I.oron s SONS, Cincin- nati. O.— Seed and Plant Catalogue, Sup- plies, etc. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT IIOHIRS, SEEDS, BLLBS and SUPPLIES It tin pro- gressive and up-to-date florist. Send I,,,- our weeklj quotations on Cut Flowers, our catalogue mid circulars on S I . ladle, RiW B, and all Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING The I..IIS.-.I. II.-sl l:,,ui, I, Mont Wholesale cm-Mower House in Chicago 32. 34. 36 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers CONSIGNMfNTS Sol U nil. 51 And 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO McKELLAR & WINTERSON ■Wholesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Names and Varieties Beauty, fancy— special.. Culls and Ordinary .. Vueeu ,,f leU'olv i lilide, 'jlaid. fancy special. 1 Gulden (late.,.. K. A.Victoria.. Liberty Meteor ORCHIDS— Cattleyas Cypripodiums f Inferior grades, all coloi l order of •' 100, $1.00. Script I,,-lti-rB, *4.0O. '.\< :'!' ','.! .^crcVud tor Ktle D, I'seil t.y lea-tin* rl-.rWa everywl..-,. .. all wholesale floriflta and supply denlers. N, f . McCARTHY, Treas. & Manager* J&XJsi. BOSTON, rii&S. nSSJSfkt Mention the FlorUts' Exchange when writing GUT FLOWER BOXES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The To try them once is to use thorn always. DON'T USE OLD SIORE BOXES. If you have any doubt, send tor samples, which sneak lor themselves. aize Per TOO. 1000. No. 1. 3x44x16 Nc 2.- MixlS No. :!. IxSslS *1.75 2.00 <]., on IV 00 Not. :'x8x30 No. 5 -4x8x22 No. 6.-4x8x28 IS ■_« no 35.00 THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO BOX 102, fOMiMBI'S , O. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing ILL NURSERYMEN, SEEDS I MEN AND FLORISI* « 99 Horticultural Advertiser This to the British Trade Paper, being read weekly byall Horticultural tradersi It to also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental he Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE"B. A.' * Chllwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. CASPER LIMBACH GREENHOUSE CLASS X SPECIALTY. Glass. Painters' Supplies. Ave. 31st Ward, pit,sburgipa FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. Wired ToollpicKs 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. the Florist** Exchange 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnf. FOR SOMETHING NEW AND NICE, Cluster or Boses Stationery For Florists, Is the Latest. Both plain and in colors. Samples free by OAN'L B. LONG,-""'"-' Buffalo, N.Y, Mention the Florieti' Exchange when writing. FERTILIZER Pure Hone Meal, specially for greenhouse uses: about 5 per <-.-nt. N it rose u, 30 per cent. Bone Phosphate Kit; Ih ha-. s3.?f. ; half ton, $17.60: ton. $32.50. A [*.. - < 'n WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets oar Catalog-tie. GIBLIN & CO.. - Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Evans Improved Chillengi Roller bearing, self-olllng device * --..J"?»d link chain Florists' Exchange GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all other purposes. Get our fligures before buying. Estimates treely N. COWEN'S SON, 382-94 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Uentlon the florlsta' GREENHOUSE. CYPRESS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. Construction the Latest, l THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., j 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati. O. Ks.-r.ange wben «f JftASTICA ^T^t'lxUSEJTNOW. F.0.PIERCEC0. the Florists* Exchange when writing. TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs USE "NICOTICIDE" Clean and harmless as Fumigant or Spray. Ask your seedsman for it or writs to The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., 1004 Magnolia Ave., - Louisville. Ky The Florists9 Exchange J51 HOT BED SASH Now Ready. DELIVERED PRICE anywhere on lots of one dozen or more. Guaranteed in every way. THREE SIZES. 3 ft. x 6 It. - 3 rows 10-Inch glass 3 ft. 3 In. x 6 ft. 4 " 8 ♦ ff. x 6 ft. • - 5 " 8 " i Clear Cypress, l34 inch thick, without paint or glass. Red Cedar Posts. All Heart Cypress Lumber for Greenhouses. I.OCHI.AIND. OHIO. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get THE •NEW DEPARTUHE- 'VENTU.f\TIN& r\PPUflNCE_x For Descriptive Cata! J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. Mention the Florists' Exchange whep writing. FOLEY MFG. CO. ^L ^I'HaWral CYPRESS WOODWORK "Perfection "Lifting Apparatus and other Greenhjuse Hardware Specialtiee ,'OTISED SASH Semi for New l-'rc. Illustrated Catalogue Cromwell. Conn. from, express tl ■sent, a N. Plei ierson, and W. yet. Nothing else xmII li.i\.- .-n,\ \m-ikIH. They Beem perfectly Indlfti rem to all appeals of Justice. While r ncerted action has ye1 b< en taken b; I he floi ists of Connecticut, many Individual I .-sis h;i\ .- I ii iii. Hi.- .-m.iinsi Hi. i.-- cenl advam e In rates, bul of course, without effect. The reply from those in authoritj has been the sunn-; that cut flowers were :in v. the must Inuilile- sonie nii'nls the ei.iii|.:iiii.'s « .-re . :il|.-il upon to handle, as they required pro- tection from both heat and i old, and involved subs leni tumble, aims for damages, when not delivered on time, or in good condition. Anyone who has ever attempted to recover any- thing from an express company for damages caused by the neglect of one of its agents knows how little there is to this last claim. If something in the way of retaliation can be brought to bear, by which the companies can be made to see that they are in danger of sustaining a loss in traffic and receipts, they will no doubt come to terms. Theodore Wirth, Vice-President of the Society of American Florists, is mak- ing an effort to obtain an expression of opinion from the florists of Connecticut on this subject, with a view to some concerted aetion later. The Hartford express companies. As long as the pres- ent high rales are paid, protests will count for nothing. When the florists get together in Brooklyn at the meet- ing of the American Carnation Society they may be able to evolve a way out of their present difficulties that will be effective. H. 0OCXXXXXXXXX> <; i ..ill N.\v Yi.ik mil n I l|.l ..1 II \. .-.'Hi - |.el..i'. 1.. YORK OFFICE, LORD & BURNHAM CO. semebae office and works, i Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. HOT BED SASH t^^ JOBBER IN Greenhouse Glass, Oxford Putty, Florist Stakes, Etc. V. E. REICH, Metro'p4oi?ta3r! Ave., Queens Borough, N. Y. City. HOTHOUSE GLASS, •nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. 10 Desbrosses St , New York. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. The STANDARD Machinery in the k6t- THE Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast (ron, with nelf aajuetmg eaHh-bar clips. The only made. Send for catalogue, E. HIPPARD YOUNflSTOWN. OHIO. iientlon the Florlets' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlr | f GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufacturers of Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. i A. DIETSCH & CO., s^£\*U, CHICAGO, ILL. Iientlon the riorUu' Exchange when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. cocoiABs. DILLER, CASKEY & CO., .hns'inT."'.^^^., GEO M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts . . K S3 Leading Orow- Fj< erS. Send for Catalogue. | /\ o, M. Garland, DesPlaines, III. 1 v Mention the riorliti' Exchange when writing. 152 The Florists9 Exchange JMliggtonstniciiuto. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers Automatic and Hand Ventilators. 337 3d Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Exchange when writ H. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. irnosue, from 2 in. r -enseri, from 2 in. pi fiilata,s(rm -I ■;tn;i liidivUu, 4 in. 'pots Liula Forbesii, in bloom, 2% in. 11th and Jefferson | C. EISELE, uth X^,eraon Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In small crates, easy to handle. 15002 In 1500 iH 15002* MOOS 500 f* 320 5 Fort Edward, N. 1 Or August Rolebb & Sons, New York Agents. 31 Barclay Stbibt, Nbw Tobk City. Florlstl' Exchange when writing Mention the Florists' Exchange STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative: PHILADELPHIA. PA.. JERSEY CITY N.J D. CCTLEK RYEBSON, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. LONG ISI.AND CITY, N. Y. Mention the Florists- Exchange when writing A. HERRMANN g MANUFACTURER OF © Flora! Metal Designs! Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES | FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40th and 41st Streets Office and Warerooms: Wxotiiqb M IT ■«J17 VrtDR $! 404,406 408,410 412 East 34th S'. New Catu,...i i. IN ML, W I Utll\ & GREENHOUSE GLASS AT WHOLESALE GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Special Greenhouse Putty S. JACOBS & SONS MANUFACTURERS 1365 to 1373 FLUSHING AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. * New Improved Sectional Boilers Send 4 cts. stamps for Boiler Catalogue VE C,'RNI$H EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING -at. Flo.-.- Ixchk..*, wan writing. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building HITCHINGS&CO. ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Nineteen Sizes. Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron Frame Construction erected complete or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile" for Slate Tops. Send4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE FOR PRICES. THE PIERSOIM-SEFTON CO. Designers, Manufacturers and Builders of ] West Side Avenue South, jrticiiltural Structures JERSEY CITY the FlorlatB' Exchange GLASS BENT GLASS For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO., 443-449 Greenwich St.] NEW YORK. Supplement with this Issue A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN CENERAL Vol. XV. No. 7 NEW YORK, FEBRUARY J4, 1903 NOVELTIES IN CARNATIONS We Offer Strong Rooted Cuttings of the Following Leading Varieties, Viz. : Enchantress "^"Vl'^l'^Zu^iy ire ill position !■■ miiki' mil Iiate and early Blirery. 112,00 per 100; (100,00 per 1000. Adonis '":::, ,,;r::;;;;Tu::ZuAoT:lJe: (14.00 per 100; Si .to. 00 per lanOWarUCIl crim3on variety, very BU) regarded. Six. 00 per 100; 9100.00 per 1000. -ragrance Boston Market The Queen ' also very highly thought or in the vicinity of Boston, where it originated. Exceedingly prolilie. grand stem, exceedingly free bloomer, fine keeper and shipper. (10,00 per 100 j st »■<><> per 1000. I illinn Pntirl Very largo and of fine form. Lillian rOnil v,,rv ,,.,.,. „n(1 continuous bloomer. S10.00 per 100; (75.00 Amerieuu origin. This hair /Maid ! P. 1 » II lis " llhish Seedling." (12.00 per 100; (100.00 per 1000. \ white sport i'i Geo. M. Braclt, v (identical in every way except color, which uro white. (12.00 per 100; (100 : (50.00 per 100; (100.00 (10.00 p 100; (80.00 pi JAPANESE FERN BALLS. We havo a fine lot of these In first-class shape. Extra sized balls about 8 inches in dian »3-SO per dor.; (25.00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA (Rubber Plant). targe perfect i< $6.00 per Very large bushy spec! F. R. P1ERS0N CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. mm 1 Mr HH Mil MhMirilliirilKlniTiT'iril 1 Hsparagus Plumosus Nanus CUT STRINGS, £)0 CTS* EACH" W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. BULBS l)i:i;OMAH TiibrniUK-moted. Single, bulbs I'i in find lip, sepa- rate colors, while, red. pink, .yellow mid orange $ Double, large lni Separate colors. I'n 5 00 Mixed. Hl.unniH il,|.lnuil\lin liullis. i; I.. Kin. in circumference. ... 2 00 " 8 to 10" " " .... 3 50 " 10 to 12 " " " .... 6 50 " 12 in. and over .$1.50 per doz. 15 Oil Fancy-Leaved, niimed s large bulbs, $1.25 per doz. 10 00 " Mixed sorta, . , bulbs, (l.oo pur doz. (il.OXI MI AS Choice Ntock. Named varieties, very large bulbs; separate colors : u lute, purple, red, blue, spotted and tig. red 6 t Mixed colors 3 ." UVACINTHIIS CANDI. CAMS (Giant Summer Hva. inti.i l ! IKI». Japan or Kainpleii. American-grown, from originally im- ported stock, '.i .-ingle, -;( double, named sorts $1.01) per doz. 7 < Mixed sorts $1.00 per doz. .', I CA J*> »». Large dormant pieces, witli two One Dollar Per Year FOR SPRING PLANTING Speciosuui ltul.i'iiin, -. t. SpeeiohUlI, All s I i, Tigrimilu, Double and Singh I ig. r MADEIRA VINE8. Large roots ..... PEON1ES.- Ilne ease . olltullllllg C7 I .]■■ Whit.-. I1C Iloubl,. ];. ,1, 1.7 lie, lido Piuk, strong rootB, for $25.oo. Japanese Tree, 12 distin. t n, 1 kinds 4000 6 00 DAHLIAS,- . \lpli I'... 1 1st size, 3 to 4incb.es 75 (JI.AIIIdl.rs StletlMl Bulbs. American Hybrids, mixed 100 CLUCAS & BODDINCTON CO. 812-814 Greenwich St., <=or. lane st„ New York City, TELEPHONE, 4390 SPRING, Importers, Exporters and G Agts.ol SEEDS. BULBS 1 B. & A. SPECIALTIES Ask for Special Trained Fruit Tree Circular. SFD ROSES Low budded, two ; pot culture. We have a general ) years old. per lee, SI7' 1 $10.00. U. P. ROSES, Standards, all leading varieties, $1.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. IXKJIATIS, large tlow.ru vEA Japonlca — Astillmidcs Gladstone.. . . $1.00 $35.00 . 4.50 0.00 . 5.00 45.00 K no l>i >i>k>- i>ki >N.s for Easter forcinc; all Anu Nobody c d,.z.. $jn iki per 100. Tbn HZHLEH PIOLLIS tind ready sale. Colors, light yellow to dark orange. Special selected plants, colored with (lower buds, *3..".o per doz.; $-,V..<>0 per 10O. Extra large plants, $5 VIIIIKMM (11'II.VS, pot grown for forcing, $5.00 per do«. VIHl KM M PLICATUM. pot grown, for forcing, $5.00 per dox. LILAC, FOK HllKlSC. 1.1 grown, $6 a doz. ; $45 a 1O0. <71ias. X, Marie l.egraye, Mine. BEGONIA, Tuberous Booted, Single, sepa- rate colors, crimson, rose, white, yellow, orange, $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIA, Single Mixed. $2.60 per 100 ; $22.00 DIELYTKA Spoctabi lis 1 Bleeding Heart!, extra strong clumps, for forcing. Per 100, $6.00; per 1000. $45.00. We have large .inantities of Spring Bulbs in We are pleased i country. See I AMYGOALl'S, double, white and pink, $5.00 per doz. JAPAN FERN BALLS, dormant. selected, large bulbs. $3.60 per dox.; »27f.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS BPBEMOBBJ skeo, 3Sc. per H«i; $2 50 per lOOtl. JAPAN LILIES. See Wholesale Catalogue. 1 X N N Vs. 25 varieties Ask f p KENTIAS. We have the largest stock of large Eentias in the country- Call and see them, all varieties. A-k for prices and varieties, anted with the BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford N.J, J 54 The Florists9 Exchange COMPETENT HELP Is a question that quantities of ink has been wasted on. Why not try Mushroom Culture; Easily grown iinder benches, cellars, at a temperature of 55 to 65 degrees. SO llos., S3. SO Including our Treatise, which will insure success- ful growing. W. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK. the Florists' Exchange when writing. TUBoaosia B. saennera Go. VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CAL. Ccnt.lliio Centaur*-: Tassell Ksrllsrlin Mention the Florists' Exchange FLORISTS KNOW THAT THEY CAN BUY rami HYBRID Gladiolus Bulbs Cushman Gladiolus Go. SVI.V \INIA OHIO writing. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. COCOS^i LATANIA BORBONICA! &1wnffl@(lklfc^ Lutescens. Tor i 50 Barclay Street, New York Branch, 404 E. 34th St., New York. Mention the Florists' Exehange_when_ writing. Hew Grop Flower Seeds rET1L! Single Largest Flowered, Fringed Mixed. Tr.l'kt.nOe. Largest Flowered Fringed mixeu. Tr. Pkt. » 1.00. UCDDEMA Mammoth ■White, Pink, Scar- VtnbtNA let, I'-lu. and Striped, .„. $1.25. Mammoth Mixed, 07. $1.00. Write for Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS SELECTED STRAINS OF FLORISTS FLOWER SEEDS VE6ETABLE SEFDS in bulk. Illustrated, Catalogue. WEEBER & DON, "3 SSSwiUl 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK. HICH CRADE W. C. BECKERT," ' Allegheny, pa. | fLORI^S^ ^FLOWER SEEDS Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Catalogue upon application. CUAMDfirk \ R'&J farquhar&co. ^ PI §\ IYI \\ \J W l\ I 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mass. Strom; and fine plants jn-t t itrlit for St. Patrick's Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Day. $5 00 pur 100; or 70 lis per ,loz. by mail. XXX SEEDS Verbena Orandillora. Finest mammoth- flowering mixed. 1000 seeds. 50e. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf. 1000 seeds, 50c. Cyclamen Oiganteum. The choicest giant- noworing varieties m host mixture. 200 seeds. Alyssum Compaetum. The most dwarf and compact variety grown, perfect little halls when grown in pots. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed: single and double. 500 seeds. SI. no, half pkt., 50c. Pansy, Finest tiiants. Tim best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected; mixed, 5000 seeds, $1,011: half pkt., 50c. CASH. Extras added to every order. JOHN F, RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. THE HOME OF PRIMROSES Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. New Crop Flower Seeds for Present Sowing. ASTER. The Carlsoi Branching «i ri*-i ^'K-'WMik' u:Mki!ly^^l^^L^:'^-''i''^' BALSAM, ill" !■■ -H- - t-i y^'^V^BanKyoffi^ '/-r'-%' fi BEGONIA Vernon DuchessntEdlnb Rex hybrids /,-:-•■ ^f§r7Sir» BROWALLIA sptclosa majc CANDYTUFT Glan*. hy.-ir mmgjgb CELOSIAfCcckscombi Pre CENTAUHEAcandidlsslma * '^^^M^^^ Gymnocarpa . COBAEA scanriens pnrpli DAISY, Burbank't new Sha ORACAENA Indlvlsa GERANIUM. apple-Been tec GREVILLEA robusta KENIIWORTH IVY (Limit.: New white LEMON VERBENA L01ELIA ' VA1 SB IH 3 ( MI'le IVEE \ [1 ITl IRIA iSTEK. MAURANDto. mixed ANTIRRHINUM. Large lion, nog, whit.-. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl.looo seeds. $l.uo'l Bismarck, MIMULUS moschams. Mi ScandensDeflexus...lOO seeds, $2.00 ASTER, Queen of the Market, white, pink, purple, light blue, scar- let, each '„ o/..,20e. .10 .60 CHICAGO \/ /* ■ ir> 84-86 Randolph St. VAUVj HAN'S PRIMULA obc* SWEET PEAS. TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT COR CASH WITH ORDER A.10UNTING TO TWO DOLLARS OR OVER. Mention the Florists' Exchange SEED STORE NEW YORK 14 Barclay Street W. W. RAWSON & C0.,smfns; Boston, Mas;. 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HELLERS MICE P^OOF SEED CASES. Send for Prices HELLER & CO. MONTCLAIR, N.J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Kst ato lis lied 1802 Our Catalogue for 1003 is now ready and will be mailed free mi application, We handle only the very highest class seeds, making a specialty .-r chntc lInwiT seeds for florists, and selected vegetable sends for market gardeners. For nurserymen wo have a very full line of native and foreign tree and shrub seeds and full lines of hybrid French Gladioli. Japan Lilies and Irises, etc. Our general descriptive cata- logue, the hands<. n 1 cut. most complete and most reliable published, will also be mailed free to parties Interested. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Vliruury 1 I. !'.">"' The Florists' Exchange 155 Johnson cfc Pokes' NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS v/e would oall speolal attention to our superior strains of ASTERS, (ilANT CYCLAMEN, SALVIA and VERBENA. the Market, SALVIA, *pl ii- Silwr p.'L.-k-!, :t0o. : per <•/... 92.60. Still, \ \, 1 i.sb S, . ,1, Special Sweet Pea Offer. .-,<) I |, i„ Ii.ii,. separate VarletlK! 25c. . S II-.. H.00. Note Xoo eli i I 1 lb. ouch of Si riotiea for »l.l«l. Si.rcl.il j.ri. i~ u ill 1 ■<_- lbs. an.liner. iety, in separate colors or Trade pit. o $0 20 $0 »rs or mixed 20 Get our prices on Fern Balls, Begonias, Gloxinias ami Japanese Lilies. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. HIGH GRADE SEEDS. Aster Queen of the Market, best early ' mixed " Semple's Branching, in separate ( " Giant Comet, " " 20 1 50 " Peony Perfection, " " ...... 20 1 25 '• VIck's Branching, white " ...... 20 1 25 Look through our new Catalogue for all other desirable kinds of Seeds at popular prices. WALTER MOTT SEED & BULB CO. J AIVI ESTOWN , N. Y. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. HYBRID CARNATION SEED MIXFD From Mrs. Lawsnn, Gov. Koosevelt. Wolcott. Yloliana, Apollo and Oolden Beauty. KJO 1 IIACL.. sef||j^ $i ||(| st.1|L(1.„,|s „„, „,., lU ._,,-„. Burbank's Shasta Daisy Seed, 25c. penoo, $2.00 Per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri Seed, Newcmp, $ 1.00 Per 1000 Smilax Seed, 25c PeroZ. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., LOOMIS, CAL. Dam A» Giant Flowering, mixed, ransy, $2.00 Per oz. Mention the HEJDQUJRTERS FOR GLADIOLI We List Over 200 Named Kinds. POPULAR Mixed $0.80 ALL COLORS " 1. 08 CHILDSI " 1.75 LEMOINE'S " 1.50 WHITE AND LIGHT " 1.50 All first size bulbs. 250 at 1000 n 1000 I 100 $7.00 SCARLET AND RED Mixed $1.00 9.00 PINK " 1.25 15.00 BRENCHLEYENSIS. .75 10.00 CERES 1.00 12.00 I LA MARCK 3.00 te. 8 per cent, discount for cash with order. $7 00 10.00 6.00 8.00 15.00 large quantities. Wholesale Catalogue on application. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, New York Florists' Excbanee NOTICE NURSHRV STOCK in large quantities. Wholesale List now ready. CLEIYIATIS PANICULATA Two years, No. 1, at $6.00 per 100; three years, very fine, at $7.25 per 100. AMPIXOPSIS VEITCHII, field-grown, X and XX sizes. Over 300,000 SHRUBS and VINES in variety. About 200,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS in 250 varieties. $JT~ Young Stock for transplanting. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, NJ. Mention the Fl Exchange whenwritlng. DAHLIA SEED "20th CENTURY" SI NCLE. Pure white at the tips, shading to blush (A VALUABLE CUT-FLOWER.) 17c. per pkt. ; 3 pkts., 50c. D. LANDRETH & SONS, FLORIST DEPARTMENT, 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. I ( BOON FOB THE FLORIST I « aroTi ii.' ram - i.u.i/i, vim. • 1 "DOLICHOS JAPONICA." f * PerfecUj b * -'■"■ afool )f srlh r. Trail'' I'a'-k.-t. 'J.'irts Ii rtul climb. HENRY F. HICHELL, Seed Growers and Importe IOI8 Market St., Philadelphi EASTER 1903 Per 100 $3.00 3.50 4.00 15.00 35.00 Spiraea Japonica, large clumps . Compacta Multiflora . " Astilboides Floribunda . Deutzia Lemoinei, large plants . Lilacs, for forcing, in best vars. Azalea Mollis, fine plants, well budded 40.00 Azalea Pont lea, fine plants, well budded 45.00 Roses, Crimson Rambler, own roots 15.00 " Hermosa, La France, and all H. P. vars 10.00 Fern Balls, first size, 7-9 $22.50 " " extra with tin oups . . 35.00 Box Trees, Standards, extra fine, each, $2.00. Box Trees, Pyramids, extra fine, 4 ft., each, $2.50. A few Outch Hyacinths, extra fine. Also two cases of Lilium longiflorum . 7-U, Bermuda grown, still left. No reasonable offer refused. F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N. Y. Florists' i: GLADIOLI ARTHUR COWEE, Our Mono: QUALITY I IRST. We have, however, a suffi- cient quuntity to supply all BERLIN, IN. Y, Onion Seed I havo 2000 pounds or Y.ll-w Strnusl.iir- nml Yellow Globe Danvere ONION SEED; grown trom Beleoted bulbs, to 1902. Quality guaranteed. Fm- prices write to John Repp, Classboro, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Burpee Quality in Seeds liPCt th^t r^Tl \\P PrnWTl I The new "Silent Salesman" of the largest mail-order seed trade in the world will be sent DtM llidl l/dJJ Ut Ul U W li . with jg4 pages o( useful inforrnation and hundreds of true illustrations— if you mail a postal to W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Seed Farmers, Philadelphia Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention the Florlata' Exchange When writing. MUSHROOM' SPAWN First Quality strictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. wbite foe Special Quotations James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Exchange when writing. 156 The Florists' Exchange 150,000 IV LL LINE OF HARDY ORNAMENTAL STOCK. Union County Nurseries, HIRAM T. JONES, ELIZABETH," N. J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CANNAS Gov. Roosevelt CtaildeU. Robust t eyes, i fdder, Florence V'au^han, Ldorario, / dmiral Dewey, ugh. Alba Rosea, or Peach Lt, Robert Cristy, Cuba, amuel Treleaee, Defender, ''abo«. Hibaire, Flamlujro, . $1 25 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; 5000, $40.00 per 1000. CaBh with order. C. G. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky. 1007 Wain Mention the New Crop 1902 Now in Stock. ^ Really Produces Mushrooms Write fob Piuces on quantity. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., Chicago. 1 4 Barclay St., New York Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. NEW WHITE CANNA MONT BLANC The Greatest Novelty in Cannas MONT BLANC will become one of the most popular Cannas for bedding purposes; it contrasts so beautifully with the crimson varieties, and grows so even in beds. It has ample bright green foliage ; the flowers have fine form, the spikes are large, entirely erect and are borne just the right distance above the foliage. Potted Plants, ready for delivery in March, 75c. each $7.50 per Dozen; $50.00 per 100. Stock limited. HEW HP) BII1BLEB, Flowers larger, more double, do not fade white, more durable, brighter color, not subject to mildew as Crimson Rambler is. 2% in., $12.00 per 100; one year field plants, $30.00 per 100. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CANNA ROOTS g Home grown, strong roots, 2 and 3 eyes each, in Q perfect condition and strictly true to name. X 25 of a variety at 100 rates; 250 of g a variety at lOOO rates. ioo looo Admiral Scliley, 3 ft., red *5 00 AJUemania, 6 ft., gilt edge 2 50 Austria, 0 ft., yellow. . 2 00 Buttercup, 2>2 ft., yellow 4 00 Chas. Henderson, 3 It., red 2 00 S15 00 CRIMSON BEDDER, 3 ft., best red 2 50 20 00 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft., yellow 2 50 20 00 Golden Bedder, lii ft, yellow.. 2 50 20 00 J. D. Cabos, 41* feet, bronze 2 50 20 00 jr.T.Lovett,6ft.,red,bestfollage 2 50 20 00 Leopard, 4!-, ft., yellow spotted. 3 00 Mme. Crozy, 3K ft., gilt edge... 2 00 18 00 Mme. Molin,3,iift.. red 2 50 Mrs. Kis.le. c ft. , aiiric.t Mrs. Kate Gray, Oft., red i Olympia, 3 ft., red : Paul Bruant, 4 ft., red : Pennsylvania, 6 ft., red I Pres. Carnot, 4 ft., bronze '. Pres. McKinley, 3 ft., red ! Pluto, 3 ft., bronze ! Queen Charlotte, 4 ft., gilt edge ! West Grove, 4 ft , coral pink. ... I White Lady, 5ft., white i Zebra, 4 ft., yellow and brown. . . I MIXED, dwart or tall, all colors Circular, describing each variety, mailed free. Prompt delivery CASH WITH ORDER. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey CINERARIAS from 'Benary'g, Cannell's and Nuttoii'H I'n.'f Show Rower* colors ami shaiiefl, dwarf o. - -....-i...... t, ...tta.,„ „,„ lug plants tor Easter, 2.S, inch, $2.W> per 100. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P.O. Baltimore, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LOOK OUT For Our Advertisement In Issue February 21. IT WILL BE OF INTEREST TO YOU. H. H.BERGER& CO., 47 Barclay St., N.Y. Mont Inn thp II i '■' Iv-hnia-.* nh-n writing. LONG ISLAND CROWN CABBAGE SEED Ask for prices for 1903 ciop ; also on surplus stock 1902 crop. B. E. COODALE, Grower, Calverton, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Exchange when Gladiolus No. 1900 FREE SAMPLES John Fay Kennell, Box 405, Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ■ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTT ■ jffi^ FLOWER SEEDS [ < FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower ► < Qnedlitabars, Germany ► ■ TTTTTT TTYTTT YYYTYY TTTTTT ■ MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent Importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J.l J.1STYER, Concordville, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HigLi Grade Forcing BulDs G. VLASVELD & SONS, Sassenheim, Holland. Growers of Superior Hyacinths, Tulips and Daffodils Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! 5,000 Caladium Bulbs, to close out Tuberoses. Fall delivery. STALLINGS & JOHNSON, Wallace, N. C. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Aster Seed. Semple's fin VIOLETS, Caiiii.bell and Imperial, 50 eta. per 100; $4.00 per J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. Strong field-grown roots, whole or divided. Fine assortment. Send for list and prices. SAMUEL C. MOON, 1-lORRISVIL.L.E, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. fflss sjE^MBS fliWEFiEPORl AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Walter P. Stokes, Philadelphia. President; o9 N. Pap., lies Monies. Iowa. V iee-president; C. S Iiiir»e. Toledo. i>l,ln. s ml Vice-President S F. Millard, \\vi hersleM . i ..en . Seeretary am Treasurer: A. N. Clark. Milfonl, com, , Asslstan Secretary, SHENANDOAH, IA.— The Sentinel o February 4 contains n three-column Illus- trated article on the development of th( business of Henry Field, the "new Idea*, seedsman. He Is a graduate of the eS' lalilishment ,,f A. XV. Livingston & Soil of Des Moines. la., and has been In th< seed business for himself since 1892. Hll specialties are carder, s Is and potatoes Mr. Field was born in this city in 1871. ant Is considered one of Its most progressiv< business men. DES MOINES, IOWA.— Trade Witt us is starting in very nicely, althougl we were greatly delayed by the lithog- rapher in getting out our catalogue! this year so that they were not mailec until about ten days to two weeks Iatei than usual. Still our January mai order trade fell only 5 per cent, below that of last year. A very large num- ber of inquiries are coming in and in- dications point to an especially gooc business this year. Seed sweet coir In extremely scarce, and is now selling In a Jobbing way at about double the price at which we catalogued it. Tht part of our catalogue listing seed com went to press in November, before II was fully known how short the crop The demand for farm seeds seems tc be decidedly on the increase, a fan greater proportion of increase than foi garden seed. We were fortunately In a favored spot with our field seed crops, this year. The quality is excellent, while the crop in many other parts ol the West is almost an entire failure IOWA SEED CO. Dill and Parsley Seeds Aromatic. By a decision of the General Ap- praisers at New York, handed down on January 29, 1903, dill and parsley seeds are each found to be "seeds aromatic," and to be used chiefly as drugs, and are therefore free of duty under para- graph 54S. tariff act of 1897, specially enumerating "seeds aromatic, . . . which are drugs and not edible," etc., and are not dutiable under paragraph 254 of said act. as "seeds of all kinds." In his opinion the General Appraiser (Somerville) says: ■ Fern Balls ■ when writing. Japan Bamboo Canes The best in the market. Can be used 3 to 4 yeara, as they do not rot. New ahi|.mt>nt <>x prated mid- dle of February. Orders t k.xl now at the fol- lowing prices : •$(*,. i HJ pt.r Hum, >'_!". r.n for 5000. Stumpp & Walter Co. 50 Barclay Street, Mew York Branch Store 404 E. 34th St., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Catalogue Cuts Our new revised Catalogue No. 6, RL-Oin£©HS hnd PLHNTS 136 pages and cover, a valuable co catalogue makers, will be mailed, £ receipt of 50 cents, which amount ducted from first order received for c A .T. DELAMARE PTG.&PUB. CO., Ltd. P. O. Box 169T JUw York. ebruury 14, 1D08 The Florists' Exchange 157 There Is nothing In tin- t. sllmony taken ,, III,'.,.- ,-:is.-s wlileh eonillets with the lescription and uses of these seeds as ound 18th here stated an to parsley seeds (p. 1570) hat, while they are planted In gardens. tself contains a volatile oil. to which it iwes Its odor ami mainly lis taste, as well s Its use In seasoning, and that there la xtracted from the seed an oily liquid nown as aplol. swn.-imn-s called oil of l>arsley seed, not volatile, heavier than Ivater, of a peculiar and tenacious odor Jistlnct from that of the plant and of an kcrid, pungent taste. It is further stated hat parsley root is said to be aperient i.nd diuretic, and is occasionally used In tephrltlc and dropsical affections, and hat the Juice of the fresh herb and the leeds have been used as lntermittents. I'hls description, taken in connection with he testimony, justifies the conclusion that tarsley seeds are aromatic seeds and fall jnder the category of drugs, notwith- .tandlng the fact that they may be used o a limited extent for sowing in gardens. While the dill plant has been intro- luoiftd into our gardens, it Is cultivated Jbleily. if "ot wholly, for the use of the letd. It is said in the dispensatory (p. .74) as to dill seeds: ''The odor is strong and aromatic, but ess agreeable than that of fennel seed; .heir taste, moderately warm and pun- rent. These properties depend on a vola- ile oil." On page 922 of the same work oil of lill. made from the seed, is described as Delng of a pale yellow color, with the odor }f the fruit, and hot, sweetish, acrid and iromatic taste. The oil is sometimes used ,n preparing dill water, which Is pre- scribed as a medicine. These seeds are manifestly drugs. As we have said, both parsley and dill seeds ire sometimes planted in gardens, but the arger quantity of them is probably raised n fields. The fact that this parsley seed is used is a condiment, as distinguished from ood. would not render it edible. Cruik- Oiank v. United States. 69 Fed. Rep.. 446; i C. C. A.. 171; in re Oppenheimer, G. A. 1266 (T. D. 24173). "Seeds aromatic." which are drugs, are specially provided for In said paragraph i48, tariff act of 1897, when not edible, 2te. As we have seen, this provision is in amendment of the drug paragraphs of jrevlous tariff acts, which enumerated 'seeds aromatic, not garden seeds." The .'act that seeds are planted in gardens would not necessarily make them garden seeds. The expression "garden seeds" was construed by the Supreme Court in Ferry v. Livingston (115 U. S. 542) as be- onging to a variety planted in gardens with the Intention to raise vegetables or Jther edible products to be consumed by .-nan as distinguished from other uses. rhis construction was followed by the cir- cuit court for the southern district of New York In Clay v. Magone (40 Fed. Sep., 230). where It was held that such variety of celery seed as was not intended to be sown or planted to raise celery to be consumed by man was an aromatic seed not edible, and was therefore not dutiable jnder the provision for "garden seeds" In paragraph 465. tariff act of 1883. but was free of duty as "seeds aromatic" un- Jer paragraph 636 of said act. We accordingly find that both dill and parsley seeds are seeds aromatic, "which ■ire drugs and not edible and are in a irude state, and not advanced in value or condition by refining or grinding, or by jther process," and hold that they are free if duty under said paragraph 548, tariff act of 1897. as claimed by the protestants. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. GLENWOOD NURSERIES (the W. H. Moon Company). Morrlsvllle, Pa.— Cata- logue of nursery stock, beautifully illus- trated and replete with valuable informa- tion. L. L. MAT & CO., St. Paul. Minn.— Catalogue of Northern grown ' Seeds, Plants Bulbs. Fruits, etc. Illustrated. WEBSTER RROTHERS. Hamilton, Ont. — Illustrateu Catalogue of Florists' Stock, Spring, 1903. HEINRICH HENKEL, Darmstadt. Ger- many.—Illustrated List of Aquarium and Other Plants. Cacti, etc. J. M. PHILIPS' SONS. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Catalogue of Farm and Garden Seeds, illustrated. SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER COMPANY. Boston. Mass.— Market Gardeners' Price List of Seeds. Fertilizers and Sundries. ; CONARD & JONES COMPANY. West Grove, Pa.— Illustration in color of new White Canna Mont Blanc. THE SURREY SEED COMPANY. Red- aill, England.— Wholesale Catalogue of -Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds. W. W. WILMORE, Denver, Col.— Illus- trated Catalogue of Dahlias, including Novelties. Also Trade List of Cannas, 31adiolus, Peonies, etc. D. LANDRETH & SONS, Philadelphia. Pa. — Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds. Bulbs, small Fruits. Supplies, etc. . JOSEPH HARRIS. Coldwater, N. Y.— Annual Catalogue of Farm, Field and Flower Seeds. Illustrated. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS.— For speci- men pot plants the middle of this month Is a good time to take the cut- tings. Plants that are to be grown for commercial purposes need not be propagated for some time yet. though the stock plants should not be neglect- ed at all In the meantime, or there will be but a poor supply, of cuttings when the time to take them arrives. A cool, light house is where the stock plants should be placed, until the cut- tings are taken, and while the old plants do not require a great deal of attention, they must not be kept too much on the dry side from now on. CYCLAMEN.— The young plants are now about ready for their first potting. If leaf soil is obtainable, use it with a little sand added. If such soil cannot be had, then the lightest possible is the best, provided It Is well enriched with thoroughly decomposed stable manure that has been run through a quarter-inch sieve. Give the newly potted plants a place where they will receive plenty of light and air, and avoid over-watering at all times. LILIES— These will not need the hard forcing that was necessary a year ago, as Easter Is somewhat later. To have the bulk of the stock flower too early is as unfortunate as having It too late. Try to have the buds In sight by the first week in March, and there will be no trouble in bringing them in nicely for Easter time. New Bedford, Mass. At a meeting of florists, gardeners, and others interested in horticulture and floriculture, held on February 3. a society was organized, to be known as the New Bedford Horticultural So- ciety. William Keith was elected tem- porary chairman and Peter Murray temporary secretary. The chair appointed a committee of five to draw up a constitution and by- laws to be presented at the next meet- ing. The committee is composed of William F. Turner, R. H. Woodhouse, Thomas White, James Garthley, and A. J. Fish. It was voted to add Chairman Keith to this committee. After an Informal discussion of vari- ous points connected with the consti- tution and by-laws, the meeting ad- journed, subject to the call of the com- Those present were R. H. Wood- house, William Keith, James Garthley, A. J. Fish, Peter Murray, Samuel S. Peckham, A. B. Hathaway, Richard E. Nofftz, Mortimer Searles, Charles A. Tuell, William A. Johnson, Thomas White, Peter Priaulx, Charles P. Em- erson, William F. Turner, Samuel J. Donaghy, James M. Ricke'tson, John W. Frasier, James C. McNutt, George N. Borden, Eliot T. Sabine, Edward J. Lawrence, E. A. Munson. CEDARHURST, N. Y — At a meeting of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Horticult- ural Society, the following officers were elected and Installed: President, John J. Reilly; vice-president, Michael O'Hara; secretary. Herbert Entwistle; treasurer, William Mitchell. 50,000 CANNAS Madeira Roots an. I < 1 l.ld iol i , swViNSMSA,,;1,;!v;1!;,:^;t"- Hi: \ i:i i.ns I \. mi, iv, it. c, 91.00 per 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. The Dingee St Conard Co., West Groye, Pa. 30,000 DAHLIAS Whole field-grown clumps, $4 00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Send for list, we can save you money. A.B.DAVIS&SON,Purcellville,Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PHNSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plants. $4.00 per 1000. Lame plantB. ready to bloom. S1.IKI p, r 1IKI; -fSIKI ,„ ,- HHK). Heed, f l.im perpkt.; $5.00 per oz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, ^lBox South-port, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. •Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Daisies, large plants, line, per HKi; S.,.00 per woo. Dwarf Blue Lobelia. K. C. fl.no per Ml; SS.OO per 1OU0. Asparagus, from flats, ready for potting, Plumosus Nanus. $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengen. gl.no per Mi; S7.no per 1000. Cyclamen, from Hats. SI'. no p> r Ion. Sir, on ,, ,-luu.l: 2M, in. pots. »3 per 100; 3 in., $4 per 100. TermB. cash. HillTop Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Ave., Utica, N. V. Mention the II ■ i ■!■• i .. i mi.-- uhoti writing. PANSIES nixed colors, by PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Pansy Plants Per 100. Large Flowering $2.50 per 1000 to 50 Asparagus Sprengeri, fine plants 2 00 Colens, 20 var.. 2 in. pots 2 00 Geraniums, 10 var., 2« in. pots. $2.60 and 3 00 Canna Roots, 10 var 3 00 CASH. JOS. H.CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS. For Delivery February 15th to March 15th Heterantlie, Ilm-lnur and 8. A. Matt, nt fl.25 per 100; flO.OO per 1000. CaBtellane.Vlaad, Perkins, Poite- \ine, Landry and Rlcard, nt $1.50 per 100; Slo.uo per 1000. Act eon, I.a Favorite, Houiiol. La Pilot, Castrln and Jaulln, nt ?l.o0 per 100. Not enough for moo sales. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. < II l: ■, - \ \ 1 II Ml I >l-. I -i.-l, j-incli, $2 00 -■I I \l. I Mil. A III NTH I I. VIA, 2 inch, E. I. RAWLINCS, Quitkirtown, Pa. Resurrection Plants Cacti, $5.oo to 18.1 II- < ... . iooa, ♦40.00, and i i i iapa, - ..Wand JW.ooperPJ n i ill I H I ill.. Austin, Texas. '-I--- ■ ' '!■>■ iiuri-t ' Exchange when writing. pet won. «'. PANSIES WORTH RAISING CHR.PS0i™Lj3S?iS GERANIUMS. Agon, tin ... Iln, \l and yellow. $2.1)0 per 100; 118.00 per 1000 Cash with order, please. M. H. KRUSCHKA, Elberon, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Special Prices ON GERANIUMS For the Next Two Weeks. SEND FOR LIST. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Coleus Petunias Sage, Etc. GERANIUMS Stocky plants from pots sent with but little sell. M Landry. S. A. Nutt. Buclli: Montinart and olhei In,,- doubles. $14.00 perl. A. Kieard. I'oitevme, I-'. IVrliius. J. P. Cleary, Lang, $1(1.011 per mm; sane rale- , ,er Inn. M.l'asl lane. Le Soleil. J. Viand, ja.'-s per iimi. List free. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. geSnhjms Rooted Cuttings ** -?.Vb!i t«; Montmart, Castries. $1.2". per 100: $10.00 per 1000. Poitevlne, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; $100.00 per 10,000. Extra strong transplanted, from soil. 10,000 S. A. Nutt. $14.00 per lOou; 0000 alontmart. $14.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS In 2 and 2^ In. pots, ready for shifting at $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. In One shape. Following varietios : S. A. Nutt. Double Oen. Bruant, Rev. Atkinson,. Jas. Gaar and several others. Colens, strong, rootod cuttings, free of mealy bugs, Verschaffoltll, Golden lleddor. Golden .00 per 1000 ■uttiiigs, $1.25 pernio Feverfew, In flno shape 1.'.. Cash with order. i. E. FELTHOUSEN. Schenectady. N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. XXX STOCK C V < I, A M K N I'KIISII'I'M SI'LKN- l)i:\> lll(;.\M'Kr.M. Well-grown plants from 3 in. pot.s. in bud and bloom. $i;.(Ml per lull; from 4-in. pots. $1.50 per do/..; f HUM) per IIMI. BEGONIA REX. In 12 standard market varieties, from 2Vin. pots. J4.no per 100; $3.1.00 .Nutt, I.a Favorite. Jea well-grow n plants from 2ften outlined by ivy. In this case, lit- le by little, as one shoot rests on the >ther. the height is increased, forming n i few years, with the assistance of he caretaker, a little wall of green a 'oot or so in height. Here and there ire Been little clumps, or shrubs, of vy. These are formed by keeping a stake to a plant for a few years until t has a stiff shoot of its own. after vhlch it supports itself and becomes a ihrub. No doubt the ivy would thrive much 'urther north than is supposed when ■reeping close to the ground, its Win- er protection being better secured. Defensive Hedges. When a hedge of a defensive nature s required — and there is often a neces- sity for one — there is no plant as good is the hardy orange, Citrus trifoliata, vhere it is hardy enough to stand the tVinter, and this may be as far as Con- iectlcut, along the coast. I have seen ts immature tips hurt in the vicinity if Philadelphia occasionally, but rarely, ind only when the plants are but in heir seedling stages. When hardwood jas formed there is no njore damage lone. Even should there be. such as 'he freezing of a few inches of top trowth, it would but tend to make the 'lant still more bushy. I There are some large bushes of this ! range in the Zoological Garden. Phila- lelphia, which are as bushy as they an be. and all through a natural proc- ess. Not onlv are the thorns spiry ind rigid, but the branches are also >f a stiff, unyielding nature. I do not hink any animal would go through a nature hedge of it. It takes but a few years for a plant lo bear its oranges, after which propa- gation is easy. The oranges are full it seeds, which grow readily preserved n a slightly damp state and sown in tpring. Where a large number of granges are on hand place them out- loors to freeze and rot, then wash the ieeds free. I This orange Is all right whether as n ornamental or hedge plant. Berry Bearing: Aucubas. Plants with green leaves and red rries have always been in demand it Christmas time and. no doubt, there Would be a call for them as well at faster. Among plants of this kind nore to be seen to-day than hereto- ore. is the aucuha. a Japanese ever- rreen. hardy in sheltered places in the -leinlty of Philadelphia. Tt is a plant vhich bears the male and female flow- •rs on separate plants. Of the merits if the plant and its production. Gar- lening Illustrated has this to say: ! "Small, compact plants of the vari- ■us forms of aucuba. when well furn- shed with berries, are much valued in .ondon during Winter for window dec- oration. The way in whirh thev are (hiefly obtained is by fertilizing, when f\ flower, old-established plants with nale pollen, and then layering in licht. andy soil, gnod-sized branches with >ushy heads being selected for the pur- ran and pegged down. Tn a short time ihey strike root, when thev are severed rom the old plant, and in Autumn are fted. potted and placed indoors to olor their berries. Standard plants are Jbtained by grafting on the common lucuba." J By having a lot of plants of both jexes in pots flowering at the same |me, proper fertilization could be ef- pcted. and in this way berried plants f large size obtained for decorative 1 To succeed with the aucuba out- 'nors in Winter the plants need set- Ing in a shady, sheltered place. I iave seen them on the south side of I house, which gave them warmth, and n their north side was a group of large deciduous trees, which kept the i hem. The pi ntei aftei w Inter w 1th not a Lea I ' e ei « hen the temperature Is regular at al i the odnt, heal li not tionable to the aucuba as is bright sun- light. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Chicago. A (in nut i. oi Show. The carnation oxliit.it at the club i 'tiny on Tuesdaj night last was mn i ompatlble a Ith the large glass area devoted to this flower In the vicln- Itj .ii Chicago; a tact that proved a great disappointment to the promoters of i he exhibition. The .1 U. Thompson Co. showed fine \ polio. Gov- ernor Wolcott, Mrs. E. A. Nelson, Mrs. i: Vi I. art son, Estelle, Harry Fenn, Nelson Fisher, Mrs. M. A. Patten and Guardian 'Angel. W. N. Rudd sent The Marquis, Governor Roosevelt, Phyllis, and a white seedling, No. 15.' J. F. An- thony staged a sport from Evanston, and a pink seedling named Alice C. Kennicott. Sinner Bros, had a vase of fifty of each of the following varieties: Sport, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson and America. F. Dorner & Sons Co. exhibit- ed several vases of seedlings, some of which were named and others only numbered. C. J. Reardon sent a vase of a seedling, No. 3S. The Heller Bros., of New Castle, had a fine vase of their new rose. Franz Deegen. W. N. Rudd carried off the prize for the best vase of fifty blooms with Phyllis, which scored, as judged here, 01 points. The J. D. Thompson Co. took the premium for the best vase of twen- ty-five blooms with Governor Wolcott: also the prize for the best collection of blooms. The seedlings, as judged, scored as follows: W. N. Rudd's No. 15, a white, ST points; J. T. Anthony's Alice C. Ken- nicott, so points; F. Dorner & Sons Co.'s No. 130. 90 points; No. 193, pink, 87 points. C. J. Reardon's No. 3S. 70 points. The judges were F. F. Benthey and F. W. Timme. At the club meeting the express rates matter was again considered, and a resolution passed that the S. A. F. be requested to take up and thoroughly in- vestigate the legality of the express companies doing business in the United States. The secretary was ordered to send a copy of the resolutions to the secretary of the S. A. F.. to be acted upon at the coming executive meeting. W. N. Rudd requested that the money awarded him for premiums be used to go toward the starting of a special fund to have an open club room, with bowl- ing alleys attached. Several other do- nations for such a purpose were made and a committee, composed of the fol- lowing members, was appointed to take up the matter and solicit funds from those in the trade: W. N. Rudd. P. Foley, M. Barker, E. F, tt'interson and F F, Benthey. The wholesalers report trade for the past month better than has ever been experienced before as regards prices obtained for stock. Christmas figures have been ruling for almost all fancy stock, with the exception of American Beauty. Visitors in town: Fred. Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich.: J. Bock, Burlington. Iowa; J. T. Anthony, Geneva, 111., and Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. III. It' HtEKT J i Hl.VSTi >\'l' Ti iI.KI.n. ( i ci.-m,. iirotiicrs will build four or five new greenhouses, each 250 feet in length. TO EXCHANGE HARDY PHI.OX, miv.l,,,],,- !'l ' "'Mi... i t .ir.n.iU,. van. -tics w 'II , ■, i i-l.iiiN or rnutr,] , -li T f of C'HKVSANTHK- 'i in-. i r li-t of varieties. Henry H. Barrows & Son Whitman, Mass, DRAC/ENA INDIVISA Firtp jil.mN. o in. j-nf>\ rr-ndy (n sliift, $20.00 per JOHN BRONNER 301 Beecher St. Syracuse, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. RUBBERS THE NEW ASPARAGUS COMORENSIS CHARLES E. MEEHAN, and Musgrove Sts., GERMANT0WN PA. Spiraea Japonica, Compacta Multitlora, flstilboides Floribunda 83.00 per TOO. l/AI.KA Mollis Politico. ItOSlis, bust varletk tin. 00 per 100 ar..oo 40 00 " F. "W\ O. SCHMITZ. KMts BALLS, large, 7-9.. ..$32.50 per !( Prices c Prince Bay, ZLST. Y~. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. SWEETSOLTHUS Tho beautiful, artistic, sweet scented Mowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut stand for a week in good condition. A splendid thing for cutting during April, May and June. Should be sown at once. We can supply in the following colors : PURE WHITE SO. 20 $0.75 DELICATE LILAC 20 .75 BRILLIANT ROSE 20 .75 DEEP LAVENDER 20 .75 DARK ROSE 20 .75 DEEP PURPLE .20 .76 FINEST MIXED COLORS .20 .60 There is still time to sow Ager- atums, Petunias. Lobelias, Py- rethrum, Verbenas, Vincas, etc., etc. Our Wholesale Price List gives a complete list; if you have not a copy we will send you one on receipt of your business card or other evidence showing that you are entitled to receive it. DREER 7 14 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Florists' Exchange when writing. Geraniums and Miscellaneous Plants SPECIAL FOR ONE WEEK OR UNTIL SURPLUS IS SOLD GERANIUMS UNItOOTKD CUTTINGS of the following varieties: Granville, Double Gen. Grant, Jean Viand, Dime. Landry and Centaurc, $1.00 per 100. Our selection. tin.-, i In. Pots. List on appli- Roi.ui Dahlia Grown Roots, $4.1 selection Fuchalai, In Variety Forget-me-not. Large Flowering, Blue, Iron " '-.Pot«. $2 50 per 100. lemon Verbena Petunias, double and single fringed Petunias, double, five named varieties Salvia. Silver Spot. Bonfire and Splendens. . Smlra* Swalnaona Alba (Rooted cuttings, of Hrinly FnpllHli Ivy, nor 100; $6.00 per 1000.) 2.S0 3.S0 2.00 2.00 2.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST OF FULL LINE OF GREENHOUSE AND BEDDING PLANTS. CASH WITH ORDER. R.VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh,Md. Mention toe Florists' Exchange when writing. 160 The Florists' Exchange New Forcing Rose A grand Winter Rose, growing and flowering continually; color deep pink; a vigorous grower. Flower bud long, keeping good form as it opens, retaining perfect color until petals fall. Very fragrant ; good stiff stems. Young plants in 2J£ inch pots, $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. Two-year-old plants, in 5 in pots, $50.00 per 100; 6 in. pots, $75.00 per 100. Stock ready April 16th Quantity limited. JACOB BECKER, 5218 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Exchange when writing. MANETTI STOCKS BIGHT SIZE FOR INDOOR GRAFTING. $12.00 per 1000. L. J. KRESHOVER, 110-112 West 27th St., 38 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. ENGLISH and FRENCH . . Mention the Florists' Kicba ROSES, GERANIUMS and HISCELLANEOUS STOCK. See our big advt. in last week's issue, or send for our List NATIONAL PLANT CO. Dayton, Ohio. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTY Stock selected and in prime condition. T. D. VREELAHD, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florists' WHITE and PINK ROSES Mme. COCHET. Strong field plants, for potting at once for Spring sales, fit tor 4 and 6 In pots. Price, $10.00 per 100. Cash, please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES * Spring blooming. The i ■ sorts. Clothilde quette des Blanches, Coquette des Alps, G,t:is. in bud an.l bloom, 4 in., $1.50 per doz. " Bin., 2.00 Unrooted C.irn.it ion Cul I i n^s -Dorothy. Mrs. LawRon, CresHl.n.nk. flni- Iv. Oriel.-. ( 'balUn-.T. Norway. Quii-n Louise ami Sylvia, $1.50 per 100; flii.uo per 1000. WHITT0N & SONS. Wholesale Florists, City and Green Sts., UTICA, N. Y. Mention the Plorlsf Bichange when writing ROOTED CUTTINGS n.'al.v lums Coleus, CrimBon Verschaffeltii. Golden ] der, 15 oth Fuchsias . I>nuM<* Petunias . Heliotropes \ in,:. \,n i«*tf;it;i and Gurney 60 CaniiaH, Queen rliarlotte. Oozy, Marll'nr, .i^li, Vaimhan, Hender^.n, ilurl.auk, IV nit, Oiiraj.'o, CabOB and others, 2 to 3 eyes, $15.00 per 1000; $1 50 per 100. Vinca Variegata, JSWft. GeraniumB, Mme. Salleroi,2in.pots,$2.60perl00 C. A. Ham's & Co., Delanson, N.Y. Mention the Double Petunias I ltd I'll. 15 vara., from soil V 151 'I'll. ON. rt vars., including Savctzll .. IVY CKKAN II II. I 1 ( I1>1AS. I'J wirs., R. (' STKOIUI.ANTIIKS 1) V K K 1 A M ' < I I'll I: \, Cigar riant I.ANTANAS, 8 vars AliKKATUM, 5 vara., including Stella Gurney MOON VINKS, This variety 1b t du'SSas INDIVISA and AUS-. TRALIS, 15 to IS In.; 3 in I'll i: \ Ml M'O.SA. Artillery Plant iltli's Hi tin. I -.. . Jhii:.- lai'^'"st ilower and the GEORGE J. HUGHES, Barlin, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Now on presa. Write for particulars THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St., N. Y. WSES III BOSIHESS. MANATUNK, PA.— Albert Schmitz has opened a greenhouse on Main street, this city. LANSING. MICH.— Miss Agnes ' mnrte.;- lms accepted a position In the 1 ist establishment of J. A. Bissinger. llillsi.lo business Rorer & ! LEWISTON. PA.— J. J. Hunt has com- pleted his new store on the main street and will move into it at once. The store is equipped with all modern conveniences, with greenhouse and plant beds in the rear and dwelling house adjoining. HARTFORD. CONN.— F. B. Fountain, who has for some time conducted a green- house on Court street, has purchased the business conducted by his father on Main GREENVILLE. TEX.— The Greenville Floral and Nursery Company has been chartered with a capital stock of $6,000. The stockholders have elected the follow- ing officers: M. L. B. Seaman, president; ~ L. Taylor, vice-president; R. H. Long, COLORADO SPRINGS. COL.— W. H. Evans, carrying on a florist's business on Pike's Peak avenue, has purchased con- trol of the Colorado Springs Floral Corn- that the capital stock of the ind icern will be increased important additions will the company's greenhouses on The the additions and improvements has not been determined, although it has been definitely decided that among them will be the erection of a show house 90 by 30 MELROSE, MASS.— Fire in the building in which the florist store of Justus Geist is located did damage to the extent of JOSEPH HEACOCK Wyncote, Pa. OBOWEE OF Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS! FERNS! I make a specialty of small ferns suitable for fern dishes, etc., nice bushy stock and a good variety of the most hardy kinds. •:i4 in. pots. $3 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention tbf rwintv Rxchanre when writing- The New Nephrolepis Fern ANNA FOSTER The most beautiful fern yet introduced. Very prolific ; o wrltlns AZALEAS. PALMS, AZALEAS Bays and Deco Plants. The largee SANDER, Bruges, Belgiuir Agent, A. DIMMOCK 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. UeotlOD tbe flor* " < (change whea wrttloi HEALTH1 Plants, grown cool, 2*4 In. pots, fine for growing on. 3000ABpldinmT8UNSinieiiHf.?2.5 per 100. 3000 •yrtoiiiium 1 alcatiim, $2.2 I alcaluni, per 100. Also other sorts. Pansiest Bin. -ill, hardy, cold frame plant* 30cts perl 00; $2.75 per 1000. Cash,pleaa« MOREL BROS., 624 East Market St.. Scanton.P; Mention the Florluts' Exchange NOW IN BLOOM AZALEAS CENISTAS TULIPS ERICAS Pink and White; Hyacinthsai .-..|. .rs. Also nil kind* "1 I 'hi [its. l'rompl 'lei iv- Ties niadein Brooklyn an Now York. Write for our illustrated catalogue A. SCHULTHEIS, iSPUUKPUINUSUU! [300, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 100, 4-in. pots, Asparagus Sprengeri, ZlVt Boston Ferns, $4.00 perpioo J. VAN LINDLEY NURSERY CO., pTV!a Decorative Palms And smaller 1 Carefully grown and packed HAERENSBR0S. Belgiun KENTIAS Belmoreana and Forsterlana, 4 in. pots. $6.« per doz.; 7 in. i-ots, $2.00 to $2.50 each; large) plants. $3.00 to $16.00 each. Kentia Forsterian.-". 2>, in. pots. $16.00 per 100; 3% in. pots. $18.00 pel 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3>, In. pots, »18.0i per 100. Acliaiitiini Cuueatum, 3v; in. pots, I1.H pots, $2.00 per doz. 2 ft. high. $6.0C Rubber Plants, to $6.00 per doz. Branch Rubberfi, 15 in. high, i 5.00 to $7.00 1 WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. February 1 I. 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 6\ mm*™ AZALEASMEASTER Assorted Ferns, for Jardinieres In twelve of the host varieties, from 2\ in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $'25.00 per 1000. '250 at 1000 rate. (Samples free.) Adlantum Cuneatum. 1 in- plants, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000; 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Adiantum Gracllllmum. 3 In., $6.00 per 100; 4 In., $10.00 per 100. Telephone Call *o-i Anderson & Christensen, SHORT III 1.1. S, N. J. A FEW PUB! WAIT Special low prices t « Arecn I nl<^"'i«. 3 plants $25.00, $40.00 ninl $100.00 per *' Kentla Belinoreai 2.00. $25 Rex llegimia. 2 mi, Aspnragui "" and Forsterinim, 3,4. flO.llCPuil.l fllKUKI prtllll. n.. $4.00 and $6.00 pet loo. 6 In., 1.00 and $6.00 S. A. Nutt, I.s Favorite, I:, nun it, 1', ntevine, Ricard, Francis Perkins. 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Colelis, Rooted Cuttinsis. 75 eta. per 100. Ajfera turn, tilue and white. 75 cts. per 100. Carnations. Rooted Cuttings, Win. Scott, Portia, l'ro>i'frity. Qnee: " per 100. GEO. M. Louise, Kthel Crocker, F. L. Florists' Exchange AZALEAS 10 to 12 In. heads, $6.50 per doz.; $50.00 per 100. 12 to 14 in. heads, $7.60 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 14 to 16 In. heads, $11.00 per doz.: one plant, $1.00. Larger plants at lowest wholesale prices. Ferns, 4 In. assorted, $1.76 per doz.; $12.60 per 10U. L'Sj in. Assorted, tine stock, $3.00 per 100. La tan in llorbonica. Keiluced Prices. 3-ln yota, $8.00 pernio. | m. pots. H5.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz.: 5-in. pots, $25.00 per 100; $3.50 per doz.: 6-in. pots, $40.00 per 100; $5.00 per doz.; from 8-in. pots and larger. $2.50 each and upward, according to size. Kentla ForMei-iana mul I '.« 1 inoreana, from 2^-in. pots. $7.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $12.00; 4-in. note, $25.00; 5-in. pots, -f.'D.no. ii in. pots, *15.00 per doz.; from 7-in. pots and upward, at $1.75 to $35.00 k Lutescens, 4-in. pots. $20.00 per 100; 6-in. .00 per 100: $6.00 per doz.. Fine stock of ants, from $1.50 upward. ;aria Excelsa, from 50c. upward. Fine Araucaria Compacta, from $1.00 upward. Fine plants. Phvenix Keclinata, 4 in. pots, at $20.00 per 100; 6 In. pots. $35.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz.; 6 in. pots, $9.00 per doz. Larger plantB from $1.00 upward. Phoenix Canadensis, fine specimens, from $2.00 to $35.00 each. L. D. Telephone 872a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Place your orders NOW while the plants can bo shipped without danger to the buds. Our stock is larger than ever and we can supply standard varieties, including 10 per cent, of Mme. Van der Cruyssen as under: Per, Indus Mi illUMi. ■(.!-. II . 42 00 SEASONABLE PALMS and FERNS Areca Lutescens. Inch high. Per d .-■. |.|:iul 111 pot.. Latania Borbonica. In. In. pots. Leaves, high. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 Forsteriana. In. high. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 8 to 10 $1 25 = $10 00 $90 00 2 00 15 00 140 00 Phoenix Canariensis. 11-inch tubs, 3>£ to 4 feet high, buehy and shapely, ?5.00 each. 11-inch tubs. 4 to Hi feet high, bushy and shapely, $6.00. FERNS For Fern Dishes. FOR IMMEDIATE USE. 2-Ineli pets, nxm.rlr.l vai I. -ties.. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Florists/ Exchange ORCHIDS • fine and large stock growing this class of : plants that will pay, don't for ■ sell. Unit Sph.-IKIH: and fibrous Peat e I l.i si, ,i s of all kinds LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, H. J Orchid Growers and Importers. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ■^^£^£^£^£^£<^^£^^£^i^i^^^^i^^^^ DWARF BOSTON FERNS 6-ln. pots, $6.00 per dozen. 8 and 9-In. pots. $12.00 per dozen. ,, Aellantum Cuneatum, 4-in. pots $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 \' Asparagus stpreniterl, 6-ln. pots 2.00 " 16.00 EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28A Short Hills. Mention the Florists' F.xclmiic,. wh.-n writing. BOSTON 5 In. pots 6 In. " •• 6 In. •' strong «^ " 6.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 4 In. pots, fine plants FERIV BALLS Furnished with leaves perdos., $5.00 RERINS FOR DISHES 2 In. pots, good varieties per 100, $3.00 The GEO. WITTBOLD CO. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. WE 8X11,1. HAVE ARAUCARIA EXCELSA and can furnish them Iron; high, 6 In. pot", 3, 4, B tlen $1.00 each. Specimens, $1.25, $1.50, $1. 75 each. 20 to 22 Inches 75c, 80c, 90c 'Just beauties," Kentla Belmoreanaand Forster- iana, 25 to 86 In. high, 76c to $1.00 each. Yellow and White Daisies for Easter blooming. 2% In. pots, 1 3. 06 per 100. Cineraria Hybrids tor Easterbloom- ing. Surplus stock at the following greatly reduced prices, to wind up. Strong plants from 3 in. puts, at the rat,- of $."..00 to $4.00 per 100, readv to shift Into fU3 In. Fourinch, at the rate of »r,.O0 to $0.00 per 100. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1Ft?i£S&&&kA Bell Phone 8-38-69*. Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pst Plsntt. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LAST OFFER OF isparapSpgeri Seedlings, from flats. If not sold at orce tliey must be potted, as they are getting too large for flat culture. SI.OO per IOO; S7.50 per I OOO VINGA MAJOR VAR1EGATA Large field-grown clumps, established In 4 in. pots. $5.00 per 100. No better stock for Spring filling. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. AZALEAS for EASTER IN BEST FORCING VARIETIES. 10 to 12 in. crowns, $35.00 per 100. 12 to 14 in. crowns, $45.00 per 100. 14 to 16 In. crowns, $60.00 per 100. FICUS ELA8TICA True Belgian Variety . 5 and 6 In. pots, 18 to 20 In. high $30.00 per 100 4 In. pots, 10 to 12 In. high 20.00 " " 3 In. pots 15.00 " » KENTIA BELMOREANA. IV. In. pots, strong plants $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 3 In pots 12.00 " " 100.00 " " CANNAS CSBST). I GERANIUMS ("tSSSS?"). $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000 I $3.00 per 100 ; $27.60 per 1000. THE ST0RRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange Ml The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms: Cash with On These Columns are^ reserved alsi Stores, Greenhon ements, 15 cents per line $ ■■,. to be addressed care of this SITUATIONS WANTED anted by a young m:in; expi-n- *J.' P.. New City, N. Y. POSITION wantt charge. Address grower; 30 Florists'' Exchange. <;i:i:MAN ilm-ist, .-ill around hand in well recommended, snbcr, wishes 1 New York. Address Ludwig Gen, Aw.. Tirunklyn, N. Y. UP-TO-DATE, sober and reliable man. thorough- ly experienced In all branches of **"" desires permanent position 1 I)., care Florists' Exchange. New England. G. SITUATION wanted by German florist, 24 yean old, 5 years' experience in carnations am bedding stock. Please i * ' h..- \-l-b. ■■ ■' Florists' Exchange. rnsiTloN WANTED, as manager of a com- mercial, or bead gardener on a private place. hv thoroughly qnalhird. all around man. Best CION wanted by young man as assistant. ■ glass, on large private or commercial Three years' experience; roses, carna- ;eneral stock. C. F. Lawrence. 214 W. l'\UNAT10N GKOWEU WANTS POSITION AS 1 uKEMAN ON ro\lMi:i:ri \], IT.At'K. WHEN WSWKKIN'',. GIVE FUIJ. FAKTHTLAKS AND WAGES. ADD!;i:SS G. E., CARE FLOR- ISTS' EXCHANGE. __ HEAD GARDENER, married, no children, com prt.-ut. i ■ I i : 1 1 > 1 1 ■ ; lamlsraprr and florist; thor- oughly experb'iic.'d in every line, wishes posi- tion to take eluirg.' of private place. Box 77, North Tarrvlnwii. N. Y. SITUATION wan grapes, orchids. tli-inunis, lilies and b.-ddlnir stork, wishes st.-ady position. Address W. Beinlick. care C. Wrege, 11!S Lexington :i\.miii-. J^mv City, N. J. SITUATION wanted as head gardener to take charge of gentleman's country place; well post- ed in all details pertaining to management of tirst-class place. Seoteh. !>(.> years1 experience; married. Good references. Address W. D. Kol-rt-nn. ivntr- Island. Oyster Fay. N. Y. HEAD GARDENER— Position wante place by thoroughly experienced March 1 or before. Married, no fan erences. Only first-class place i ■ Address C, Great Barrington, WANTED, positio: ager. decorator Ilorlsf establishment; of references; compe- every respect and perfectly sober. Speak long experience SITUATION age 40, a general stock. ■d by German florist, married, ager or working foreman In e: life experience grow- :tnt to make change by February 15. f references. State particulars and dress Florist. Lock Box 11. Monti- cello. N. Y HELP WANTED WANTED. _ d.-r glass ;T.'n 'up around married man. nn- in growing ferns: wanes "1 1 se Geo. Stewart, \\ WITH P. van cj.r Meillen. I middle-aged man of good ^ Lend anil lodging. Th. \v vvti-:ii funeral am working foreman to lake charge of 1 pi ' who understands gmw- ons and 'violets, ami can make-tin wedding pieces. Single man. Ad- Abraros. Blue Point, N. Y. Mcntlop the Florists' ExcbaDge when writing. WANTED, bookkeeper, stenographer and type- writer for nurscrx otl'n-f; on or about March T ie importing Dutch experience and whether salary or Address F. N., care Florists' Ex- work; steady Job I on commercial and chrysanthe- pref erred. Ad- \\ AN TED- -Good salesman ior Dm understand the i.u-ine-^ a-id Imvea good record as salesman in tins line. Will pay salary a penses according to ability. Address K< ■ ■'■' o -. t I'i !iin ', V N with some experience TED at once, an assistant for con i.-ia! ■e, fin miles from New York. Must he honest and a good palms, ferns, Eai ■ '.^p Send references ing full charge Wal- lace. Must be rilling to work. Steady liars per week; hoard or without board. J. J. Brozat. 592 Central avenue, Newark, N. J. stands handling men; must be Steady place for the right man. required as to ability. State wage W. G. Elsele. West End. N. J. WANTED, a young or middle-aged man of first- class ability and correct habits, as foreman In commercial nursery. One who thoroughly understands general nursery work. American preferred. Address, stating wages and previous Monticello. N. Y. (, married or Philadelphia; be thoroughly experienecd in the gmw- msi's. Jin-hiding Amerl- has i _ endorsements, to new rang.- of ^-lass ilno.uoo s.j. ft.) near ton. A first-. dass opniiim for the ri^ht fldence.' G. II.!" car- Florists' EmIki :.-.■. us. chrysanthemums, Easter 'ability ai o $60 a month, according to derstands growing < WANTED, by March 15, so who understands p-.,wing lVrns from seed; also filling dishes. No one else need apply. State wages e.xpeeled. Also want at once good nil around man with corner! habits; one who un- derstands watering; must be a good putter; steady work. Address A. Leuthy, Florist, Per- kins St.. Hosindale, Unstop, Moss. $75.00 per month will be paid for a competent and successful propagator, especially of clematis, ros-s and soft wood shrubbery. Also same wanes to a man who has had long experience In grading nursery stock, filling or- ders and packing. Must be a No. 1 budder and grafter and with some experience In making soft wood shrub cuttings. Reasonable advance over these wages ability Is demonstrated. WANTED. Stenographer, Typewriter and Assistant Bookkeeper. i and plant . busii J'Vni;ih- preferred. Ap Clucas & Boddington Co,, RSTSfffe WANTED. PacKEiai snipping cw Clucas & Boddington Co., ^V'vorV Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. J*ELP JMINTED^ WANTED. SEEDSMAN Experienced in this country and Europe. A good, ' position for the right man who has Clacas & Boddington Co., SIS' \.>rl. (ill. WANTED Experienced rose grower, section man ; only first-class man wanted. Wages $12.00. Address with references, ROSE GROWER Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston, Mass. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES lil'iil. Iieini- i ■:<• i thriving village. land, with good greenhouses :e, several acres of land; well water heating; everything in fine FOR SALE, large range greenhouses, Chicago. Or would exchange for small range — East pre- ~ -ties who could run wholesale store itageous. Two or three might ferred. I'ar FOR SALE— On easy terms, one of the best florist businesses In Northern New York; about 50.000 feet of glass; fine stock for wholesale and retail; 25,000 inhabitants and large sur- rounding territory; reason for selling, poor health. J. F. Greene. 110 Flower Ave. E., Watertown, N. Y. 1'Mli s\LE. gree voierd siMisu.uo. Good retail cut no funeral trade. Population 16.000. Nc tltion. One of the oldest towns in i Coal enough to run all Winter; trade ing. $1,500 cash takes it if bought Good reasons for Belling. Address F. Florists' Exchange. ago. Situated < i miles from I1 city of Hartford. C..nn. V. nn Wethers field Avenu.', about l1- mil. ty of Hartford. Con of Thos. H. Bissell St., Hartford, Conn. cation. Entire property and business. Large field for wholesale and retail trade. Call and Inspect, or address Mrs. C. M. Hutchinson. Elizabeth, N. J. FOR SALE — Greenhouse plant within Ihree miles of Chicago cliv limits; less than one-half mile from R. R. depot; ::*, > feet of glass; four acres of land; fully equipped; steam heated; well stocked. Growing faney eatnations and roses; peonies. Good Box 1134. Mil- ENCLEWOOD, N. J. FOR SALE Three Large 6reenhou8es, 7-Rofm Cot- tage, Stable, Carriage Shed, grounds 150 x 150. Whole property for $7,000. H. WEATHERBY & CO., Englewood, N. J. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS vith privilege of buying. f glass; must be in good SJentJon tbe FJorlflte" Exchange MISCELLANEOUS WANTS grow _. Leonard, Model Farm Green- bous'es, Philadelphia. Pa. .NTED. to buy or lease 10, I to 20, feel f modern gbtss in x 1 condition, suitable growing carnations; STOCK WANTED -linmvr of ability, financially embarrassed through sickness and death and loss of all stock by freezing through lack of coal supply, and having long lease, would like use 5(100 2-in. "bedding geraniums, i white. Security given. Address < florists' Exchange. WANTED 5,000 Boston Ferns -\at-a. bt t aa i> CARNATION CUTTINGS, without roots; state kind and price per 1000. Also Alternant hrras Paronyibioides Ma- jor. Address 10HN BURFE1ND. 260 West 120th Street. New York Mention the FImi-isIs' KMliange when writing. Greenhouses WANTED Wanted to buy or lease a large com- mercial place suitable for growing Roses and Carnations for the New York market. Small places not wanted. Must be In good condition. Oive full particulars and price to RESPONSIBLE, Care Florists' Exchange. Mention the Florists' Exchange whep writing. WANTED A FEW SPECIMEN ORANGE TREES Tub-grown, Ave to seven feet high. Address, stating price, to ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing ings No. 18 Boiler: price $50.00. v No. 5 Boiler; price JJ0.00. ..... r„-il Sash, glazed Willi three rows of i-ln. glass, size 3x6; price *1.65. Cypress, new; a little heavier one Senllay Glass 10 10 I Will assort if wanted. Also second-hand phimh- "seei'i'nil-tian.1 seasoned lumber at all times. K limited |„h I"! .piantlty of new 10-ply hose y.-in.; price, while It lasts. Tf,c. per ft As good as any l.v. Ie.se In the market. If yon want good le.se I'm- Utile money, send small order for only 25 ft. «s sample. You will want mSoIdhh,snrWroenght Iron gfi*fagj& Cash anteed sound. %-1 ft,; 1%-In.. 4%o buy greenhouse MANHATTAN SUPPLY C0.,^1,^rk New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Plorists' Exchance (63 ■■■■.■.■.V.V.V.V.V LILLIAN POND UHE grand new white Carnation. Far ahead of any white yet introduced. Large, heavily built flowers, very fragrant and an exceptionally good keeper. It has given us thus far this Winter more flowers to the plant than White Cloud or Queen Louise and is bringing, in the Boston wholesale market, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. An early and continuous bloomer, strong grower, and lifts well from the field. We shall show at the Brooklyn Meeting only average-sized flowers the same as we are picking and shipping every day and such as any grower will be able to produce with ordinary care. We have put this variety under no special teatment for this occasion. Our large stock of 24,000 plants enables us to send out nothing but strong healthy cuttings. All orders filled at short notice. PRICES: 12, $1.50; 25, $3.00; 50, $5.00; 100, $10.00; 250, $23.00; 500, $37.50; 1,000, $75.00 S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. Mention the Florists* Exchange iW.V.V.V.V.W.W Carnations j F. DORNER £• SONS CO. j LA rAYCTTC, IND. ntlon the Florlata' Exchange whea writing. iipty's White CirnaiiiD is proving itself a paying commercial white. It was in full crop for the Holidays. Has been In continuous crop since August. We do not claim a Fancy, but the best paying White on our market to-day, as a keeper, as a producer, seller and shipper. It is all we claim for it. We are booking orders now fur February 1st to 15th de- livery. First-class cuttings and satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Place your or- der with S. S. Skidelsky, traveling salesman, or J. Gammage & smis, London, Ont, Canadian agents, or send direct. $6.00 per lo0; $50. 00 per 1000; $45.00 per 1000 in 5000 lots; $40.00 per Hum in 10,000 lots. Wdl Murphy, Wholesale Carnation Grower 130 E. Third St., Cincinnati, Ohio Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to 4 feet in length. Received Certificate of Merit at Summer Flower Show of the Pacific Cuast Horticultural Society. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per WOO; $500.00 per lu.ooo. All orders to be filled In rotation, from February 1, 1903. F1CK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. Mention tfca Flsrlatt' Bichanga wau wrltfac. CARNATIONS 8ST. SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD North Abington, Mass. Mention the Florlata' Bxchange when wrltl Carnations and Roses Rooted Cuttings from Sand now Ready NORWAY I.ORN4 WM.8COTT THE MARQUIS HORNING GLORY. If from soil add 25 per cei ROSES A. L.TH0RNE, Flushing, L.I. Mention the Florists' Eichnnge when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Ethel Crocker .. u Late February and March Delivery Alba v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.'.v.'."'.!!!!!;!;;;;!;''' :ii ALBERT M. HERR, foMt.r, p.. Mention ti« Florlata' Hichanre whan writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Fair Miiict C. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. Mention the florUU' Uxohanj* whu writing. Caion Cuttings Well rooted. Now ready for immediate delivery. Cressbrook . Queen Louise . Roosevelt . . , Palmer .... Higinbotham , Prosperity . . MorniDg Glory G.00 3.50 •2.00 50.00 30 00 15.00 Liberal discount on large orders. T.KRAFT, 1 35 Johnson Av.r Newark, N.J. nnrlntH' Eichanee when wrltln ROOTED CUTTINGS Period ]»rluii »300 »26O0 •-' 00 17 50 2 00 17 50 T. DARLING, stony tne florlata' Biehange TWO CRAND WHITE CARNATIONS "GOV. WOXCOTT" and "BOSTON MARKET." Variety. Tli PETER FISHER, Ellis.Mass. NEW WHITE CARNATION May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A lirnt class commercial white of good marketable size, very productive, perfect shaped flower, of good form and substance. A calyx that never njilits under any con- ditions. Rich clove fragrance. A good strong grower and brings the first price in New York market. Price, $ 10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. FLORIA1VA Now fast taking the lead as a first-class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in any quantity. Price, $.'i.00 per H 100; $25.00 per 1000. FILL0W & BANKS, Westport, Conn. ia Florlata' rxenange wh« writing. 164 The Florists' Exchange $UCCES$ commercial pinks t of La Fraace r Koot..,l cutti per 100: !' For sale li.v HENRY F. MICHELL, Philadelphia, Pa. J. GAHMAGE & .SON, London, Ont., Can. JOHN G. SH0LL,Dept.c, Burlington, N.J. Mentlonthe Florists'^ Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Flnriaua *3 00 Mrs Lawson 2 00 (,iiirni Louise 2 00 1...H lion, me Rich- Mrs. P. Palmer . . . Glacier. ... Flora Hill Estella Morning Glory . 1 50 : Gaiety. . 1 50 300 . 2 on I for prices on 1000 or over. EVENDEN BROS.Williamsport.Pa, TE CAB THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 to SYi-iaah bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The calyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50; 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by S. J. GODDARD FRAMINGHAM, MASS. writing. LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO., SOUTH NATICK, MASS. Mention the Florists' Exchange NEW CARNATIONS LOWNDES, Fine Large Commercial White. ENCHANTRESS, MRS. THEO. ROOSEVELT, HARLOWARDEN, SYBIL, MARSHALL FIELD, PRESIDENT McKINLEY, WHITE BRADT, FRAGRANCE. $2.50 per do/.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 ADONIS $3 00 $14 00 $120 00 HER MAJESTY 2 00 10 00 80 00 LILLIAN FOND 2 00 10 00 75 OO INNOCENCE 6 00 50 00 Other Leading, New and Standard Varieties. PUJDVC AUTUEMIIIIC We liave a lar8e stock of the leading new varieties. Unltl dllll I nCfflUlndi Prompt delivery March 1st, or earlier. Send for complete list of new and standard varieties, now ready. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland. M«I. Florists* Exchange when writing. VERBENAS largest growers of Verbenas i plants and rooted cuttings" perfectly healthy and Rooted Cuttings, 00c. per 100; |5 00 per 1000 ; $46.00 per 10.000. Plants, S2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS ;< lihi-os ' IH, < i.-ssi.rook Hoosier Maid. \1 ,-.. F..tl. 1 JT. H. Manle Oriole .: Morning l.litrj : nn The Marquis 1 III) Genevieve Lord I (HI Mrs. !•'. Joost ... Ml" Daybreak . 25 Ethel ( rocker VARIEGATED Don-Mi) Whitney l'ro^|..-rity Mrs. G M. Hradt Armazindy GRAFTED ROSES our drafted fine bUBhy plants, n a-in. ana 3M;-iu. potn. Orders delivery In May, June and July. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention tl. CARNATION CUTTINGS Her Majesty . Flora Hill . . White Cloud . Norway . . . Queen Louise Prosperity Mra. Lawson $2.00 America 1.50 Marquis 1 50 Elma 1.50 Mrs. Potter Palmer . . 3.00 Guardian Angel (The Sport), per 100, $1.50; per 1000, $10.00. 12.50 20.00 10.00 $12.60 10.00 10.00 10.00 ! 25.00 I 2 -INCH ROSE STOCK. Strong, healthy plants, for early bene] Per 100 Perl Kalserin $3.50 $30.00 Ivory 4.00 35.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $3.00 $25.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 25.00 I Meteor and Gate . . . 2.50 20.00 Ivory, rooted cuttings, per 100 $2.50; per 1000, $20.00. All cuttings and plants sold with the express condition that if not satisfactory when received they are to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Florists' Exchange Lawson S3£> Fine stock raised where the Lawson is at home, S2.50 per 100; 820.00 per 1000. |®"Cash with order. I AU/DCUPr. nfiTTCD Galvln's Conservatories. LAWHtNllL llU I I CK, NEW DORCHESTER, MASS. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings Wolcott, 6.00 "35.00 17.60 17 .Ml 17.60 17.50 Joost. 1.50 12.00 The Marquis, 1.50 12. 110 Apollo. 6.00 $50.00 Triumph, 1.00 8.00 Tarierrated. Red. ..?}°& Per 100 Per 1000 Adonis, $14.00 Estelle, Crane, 2.00 17. 17.60 Gaiety, Gen. Gomez, : Gen. Maceo, 2.00 17.50 Stella',' Roosevelt, 2.00 17.60 Prosperity, 3.00 250 at 1000 Bates. BOSTON FERNS. 1\i In., $8.00 per 100; 3 In., I5o.; 6 in., 26c; 9 in., 50c.: \ 1.00 per , *l.oo;l W. J. & M. S. VESEY, FortWayne Ind VERBENAS UNEQUALED VARIETIES. VIGOROUS STOCK. Best Mammoths, strong pot plants, . »» GERANIUMS c™ Double and Single, and Ivy Leaf Varieties. .... $2.00 per 100; $15 00 per 10(10 CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM From 3 Inch pots. In bud Rooted CARNAT"k. Golden Beauty Lorna. Prosperity Mauley, Viola E.stelle. Dorothy, Mr*. I'.radt, Mrs, Lawson, Gold Nu^vt :ii,r/indy. Flora Hill, (.enevievo Lord, (ten. Ma Gen. Gome/,, Mrlt.a, Moriiln- Glory. White CANNAS. STRONG, DORMANT TUBERS. 100 100 Alphonse Bouvi.-r %:'■ nu ,1 ('. ('ados $3.00 Austria 2.50 J. C. Vaughan 3.00 fhi.'.-iL'.. -oo John White 2.50 Cc.mtedeBouchur.l :( mi nil... Herat 3.00 Creole 2.50 Manda's Ideal 2.50 Chas. Henderson... 2.50 Oliol.i 2.50 Dyon JoSialey...... 3.00 Plerson's Premium 3.00 Eldorado 3.00 Paul Brim Egandale 3.00 Paul Marquant 2.50 i' I;, pirrson (.no Queen Charlotte .. 3.00 Florence Vaughan. 3.00 Heo. Chabanne 3.00 Italia 2.50:Thos. S. Ware 2.50 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Varieties and Prices on Application. MISCELLANEOUS. Nanus, 100 1000 Asparagus Sprengerl, from 3 Ageratum, Cope's Pet and White Cap, P. Pauline and Stella Guraey Coleus, best bedding and fancy sorts. Cuphea, Platycentra . Double '.olden Mai.. I 'iirhsiii. double and single Ivy, German. MANETTI STOCKS In tine condition. For inside grafting. No. 1 grade. $!i.(X» pi'!- lt'KMi; No 2 grade. $12.00 per 1000. Special rates on 10,000 lots. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings Carnations of 1903; also for Hit- New and Standard 3orts. Send for Descriptive Price List. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Box S26. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Largest, the Brightest, the Freest Scarlet CKRNRTION CHALLENGER blooms continuously from September until thrown out; endorsed by nil I'l-ovubiicc tlorists and else- where. Hooted euMiri'jH from perfect slock $5.00 per hh); $4(1110 per num. (.'a.sh with order. Direct from originator. WILLIAM HOFFMAN, PAWTUCKET, R. |. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnation Cuttings We are now booking orders for rooted cuttings. List of varieties and prices sent on application. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QueensJU. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW Fancy Carnation ^ IBT* Orange, striped pink; 2.^-3^ inches; calyx strong; fine stem. Six blooms for 60 cents, prepaid. "A Beautiful Flower," says Mr. Horace McFarland. Don't miss it. We have grown it for five years, Ready for Immediate delivery, 12 for $1.60. *HU.HJ per 1(H), $75. on per 1,000. i:\CHAMKlss, l'or immediate delivery, $:i en per do/ . ti- i.h) per 100. MKS. LAWSON, for immediate delivery, All cuttings are guaranteed healthy and heavily rooted, or money refunded. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS cft?£S8, The fact that we are rooting 00 per cent, shows quality of our stock. Per Km Per 1000 Prosperity $3 50 $30 00 Roosevelt 3 00 25 00 Ci-essbrook 3 50 30 00 Mrs. Brailt 4 00 35 00 Mrs. Lawson 4 00 35 00 Golden Beauty 4 00 35 OO G. H. Crane 2 50 20 00 Daybreak 100 10 00 <;en. Gomez 150 15 00 Gen. Mareo 150 15 00 The Marquis 150 12 60 White (loud 1 50 12 60 Flora Hill 150 12 60 (lueen Louise 3 00 25(10 Genevieve Lord 150 12 60 James l>ean 150 12 60 Mrs. Joost 150 12 60 Eldorado 100 8* Wm. Scott 100 800 Norway 2 00 15 00 I I. .il, ,,.., 300 2500 EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LOOK HERE! Carnation Cuttings From Extra Fine Stock. ioo looo Cressbrook ?4.00 Mrs. E. A. Nelson 4.00 Mrs. Lawson 3.00 $25.00 Floriana 2.60 20.00 Mrs. Joost 2.00 16.00 Wm. Scott 126 10.00 Daybreak 1.60 1150 Morning Glory 2 00 16.00 Oueen Louise 2.60 20.00 Glacier 2.00 16.00 Lizzie M.Goh an 1.26 10.00 G.H.Crane 2.60 20.00 Ken. Mac™ 2.00 16.00 Mrs. Bradt 3.00 25.00 Firefly 2.00 16.00 250 at 1000 rates. Cash with order please. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, - - - CONN. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. February II, 10. i i CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW SW READY 1 We can ship at once well-rc better and seldom equaled. Mrs. Titos. W. Gov. Wolcott K. A. Nelson Estelle White Cloud .Mrs. Potter Palmer Gaiety Viola Allen >ted cuttings of the following varieties, free from disease and first-class in every respect. None Write for Quotations and Catalogue. Adonis Lillian Pond President MeKinley (ioldeu Beauty Apollo Morning Glory Queen Louise Stella Lorna J. H. Mauley Joost Enquirer Mrs. Theo. Roosev Gov. Roosevelt Harry Feun Dorothy Whitney Prosperity Guardian Angel Mrs. Blginbotham Dorothy Marqule Creeabrooh Crane Tiger J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. te€€€€S€€€€€€€€€^ggg$3C^g^3$€3€€€€€€€€€gC3€€€€€€€fe^ Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. The Best Selling White on the Market To-day. Very free and continuous. Fine form and very large. During the Chrysanthemum glut In Boston, the Mowers sold tor $3.00 per hki in the wholesale market. Prices— 12, $1.60; 25, ;:n>o, r,n, $5.00; 100. $10.00; 260. $23.00; 600, $37.60; 1000, $75.00. Orders Booked Now for February Delivery. S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I ROOTED CUTTINGS Roses and Carnations all from grafted Our Cuttings are all selected for strength anil health. There is no finer stock grown. The Roses are pt Perle and Meteor. ROSES CARNATIONS. Bridesmaid. >er 100 I .*1.50 . 1.60 | I no PINK. too WHITE. White Cloud $1.50 Flora Hill 1.50 Gov. Wolcott 6.00 White Bradt 12.00 Norway 2.00 Lillian Pond 10.00 Hi RED. G. H. Crane. . America Adonis Per 10O . $2.00 The Marquis 1.50 < re s^ brook 4.00 I lori.oia 4.00 lOiicliantress 12.00 6U0 Morning Glory 2.0O 1200 STRIPED. MAROON. ...2.00 | Gaiety 4-00 Gen. IM,i..o 1.50 ...10.00 Prosperity'!.'!.! '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 3!oO ' Roosevelt 2.0O WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON LAKGE LOTS. No order for less than 50 of one variety filled at these prices. We will have a very fine stock of grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, ready April 1st, at $10 per 100. All cuttings and plants shipped from Hinsdale. fe BASSETT & WASHBURN ""tfJflflr Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. PRICE LIST OF NEW VARIETIES-ROOTED CUTTINCS Harlowarden, crimson $12 00 Marshall Field, variegated 12 00 Her Majesty, white 10 00 Gov. Lowndes, white 12 00 Pres. McKinley, cerise 12 00 Murphy's White 6 00 Lillian Pond, white 10 00 Penelope, white 5 00 Sibyl, cerise 12 00 STANDARD VARIETIES renoo Mrs. Higinbothani, the best and most profitable pink . . . $5 00 Mrs. K. A. Nelson, large, beautiful, clear pink, strong stem, gaining more admirers every day 6 00 Cressbrook, pink, a shade darker than Kelson, a winner 5 00 Gov. 'Wolcott, white, strong stem, line form, good keeper 5 00 Queen Louise, white, very free 3 00 Lorna, large and one of the best white 3 00 Norway, white, large, best stem and best keeper 2 00 Mrs. Potter Palmer, largest scarlet, now taking the front rank 5 00 Estelle, scarlet, Ideal color, free and grown more than any other 4 00 Prosperity, the largest and most fancy variety of all ... . 2 50 Gaiety, variegated 5 00 Lawson, pink 3 00 Bon Homme, freest white, best and strongest stem 2 00 Dorothy, pink, very free 3 00 TO CIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AIM Write for the best illustrated Carnation catalogue ever published Per 1 i $100 00 100 00 80 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 75 00 40 00 100 00 Per 1000 50 00 40 00 40 00 25 00 25 00 15 00 45 00 30 00 20 00 40 00 25 00 15 00 25 00 HEAVY ROOTED 1 GARNATIO shipped, and not one single NS The same as the 327,525 already kick par looo 8,ooo Genevieve Lord . . j,ooo Egypt 1 00 1 00 10 00 10 00 i 1,001) bldorado 10 00 9,000 Mrs. Jooat 20,000 Mermaid, fine . 1 00 10 00 8,000 Tidal Wave Express prepaid at above prices. Net Spot Cash. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Lock Box 103, LOOMIS, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CAL. CARNATIONS MRS. LAWSON, Cuttings from black soil $2.00 per 100, $15 00 per 1000 Well- Rooted Cuttings Now Ready I.awson Enchantress Guardian Angel. Joost Genevieve Lord a r,o Nelson o oo Cressbrook o 00 Triumph o oo | HlKinbotnatn 0 00 IMornlnK Glory RED. ooo I Palmer o oo Mrs. L, Ine soo CblcaftolRedBradll Per 100 PerlOOO Flora Hill Queen Louise Pern Murphy's White Bon Homme Richard. Hoosier Maid VARIEGATED. Mrs. G. M. Bradt ROSES Plants from 2}i inch Pots Pierre De ISottliiK Liberty Kaiser I ii »T5.oo Bride 75 00 Golden Gate „„ I Perle 35.00 Ivory 26.00 Sunrise 3.00 25.00 Well-Rooted Cuttings, Strong and Healthy Per 100 PerlOOO I Per 100 Per 1001 »i so $1250 I Golden Gate $160 $12 6< laid 150 12 50 I Ivory 3 00 25 01 Perle l 50 12 so | Sunrise 6 00 soot All stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. \u The Plori,st,s* Exchange Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Port Office ae Second Clas$ Matter PubllshedlEVERY.SATUROAY by A, T, DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO, L10, 2,4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P.O. Box 1697. Telephone 3766 John. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. To foreign countries In postal union, $2.00. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or Reg- istered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscription expires. which will hold the papers for one com- plete volume, keeping them In perfect order for ready reference. Price, post- paid, $1.00. ADVERTISING RATES. Per inch, $1.26. Special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing discounts on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for classified advertisements. Copy must reach this office not later than Thursday to secure Insertion In Is- sue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. change are headquarters for all stand- ard books pertaining to the Florist, Nur- sery and Seed Interests. Send 2c. stamp for complete descriptive catalogue. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. NEW LONDON. CONN.— Lord & Bur- ham Company will build for Morton F. Plant eight greenhouses with potting rooms and office. SEATTLE, WASH.— Alfred Peterson will erect six greenhouses at 7014 North Fiftieth street. The "Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington, N. Y.. and New York City, have con- tracted for the erection of new green- houses for the following firms: Louis C. Pilat, Ossining, N. Y.; Mulroy Brothers, Lewis, Marlboro, Mass. ; John Burton, Philadelphia, Pa.; the Philadelphia Car- nation Company, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. Fahrenwold. Roslyn, Pa.; C. Backer, Bos- ton. Mass. ; George H. Arnold, Bainbridge, Mass.; Edwin Gould, Jekyll Island, Ga. Carnation Number. The Florists' Exoiianoe will, as usual, publish a .-. »inj >!«-t<- report of the convention and exhibition of the American Carnation Society, which this vear will be held in lin.oklvn, X. Y., February 19 and 20. This lull report will appear in next week's issue. taken in this rep..rt. i bat i-- ue « ill be an extra valuable .me in « he ii (,, ad\ eitise. "Copy" must be in hand le.l later than February 19. No increase m advertising rates. The Florists' Exchange, Nos. 2 to s lluane Street, P.O. Box 1697. New York. COLORADO SPRINGS. COL.— The Broadmoor Floral Company announce that the consolidation winch existed be- tween the Broadmoor Floral Company and the Farm Greenhouses has been dis- solved by mutual consent. The Broad- mood Floral Company has again re- sumed business at the old stand, Broad- THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Acer Pseudo-Platanus. Among planters the family of maples occupies a very prominent place, as It contains so many useful species. In nurseries the demand for maples Is a continuous one, more of them being disposed of than of any other genus of trees. The taste for the different spe- cies varies. Time was when the A. pseudo-platanus, the European syca- more, was the most largely planted; then the sugar maple had its turn, while at the present time the Norway maple is the favorite. The one we illustrate, A. pseudo- platanus, go s under the common name of sycamore maple. As usually seen, it has a broader spread than the one pictured; very much broader- topped when standing by itself, clear of other trees. As the picture shows, it is a grand shade tree, and really de- serves more planting than it receives to-day. The Norway maple seems to have supplanted it to a great extent. What is considered by many an ob- jection to the sycamore maple, is the persistency of the seeds on the tree all Winter. These seeds are in clusters, twenty-five or more in a bunch, and these clusters are rarely shed before Spring. When trees are young and growing vigorously few seeds are pro- duced, but with age seeding is more pronounced. The tree the photograph represents is one of many fine ones on the estate of the late William Walter Phelps, Esq., Teaneck, N. J. It is about 35 feet in height, and has been planted almost 30 years. Like almost all maples, the sycamore has clean, smooth bark, and it is cer- tainly nicely fitted for situations such as the one illustrated occupies. In our own country the sycamore maple has a close representative in the Oregon species, A. macrophyllum. It has the same large leaves, larger, in- deed, the same clusters of seeds, and much of the general habit of growth, being of a more round-headed outline- much more so than is the A. pseudo- platanus in the picture before us. There are certain trees that prefer Spring planting, but the maples may be set either in Spring or Autumn. JOSEPH MEEHAN. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Varieties Registered. PEERLESS.— Color, a most pleasing light pink, one shade lighter than that of The Marquis. Blooms measure never less than 3% inches, and when fully de- veloped i\i inches in diameter; borne on long, stiff stems from 30 to 32 inches, holding the flower perfectly erect, of ideal form and substance. An exceptionally strong and healthy grow- er, and a splendid keeper. ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. The American Carnation Society. This year the American Carnation Society will hold its exhibition and meeting as an incorporated body. The show will take place in the Art Rooms, 174 Montague street, February 19 and 20, and the convention will assemble in the Germania Club, 120 Schermerhorn street, Brooklyn, N. Y., on Thursday evening, February 19, 1903. It may be well to state the arrange- ments relative to admission to the ex- hibition made with the Brooklyn Insti- tute of Arts and Sciences, under the auspices of the botanical section of which the show will take place. On Thursday forenoon it is probable that most of the time will be occupied in staging the exhibits. On the after- noon of that day the members of the American Carnation Society and the trade generally will have the oppor- tunity of viewing the display, the even- ing of Thursday being given up entire- ly to the members and friends of the Brooklyn Institute, who have decided to make a social full-dress function of the affair. This fact will also tend to stricter attention being given to the business meeting of the Carnation So- ciety, which begins at 6 p. m. on Thursday, February 19. On Friday, February 20, the exhibi- tion will be open free to the general public. On the forenoon of that day, also, any unfinished business carried over from the previous evening will be disposed of. As' has been previously announced, no essays or papers will be read before the Society this year. It is expected that matters pertaining to the incor- poration of the association, the formu- lation of a constitution and by-laws, and kindred subjects will consume most of the time of the session; and any special information desired on1 any par- ticular subject can be secured through the medium of the Question Box. A lecture on "The Carnation," illus- trated by stereopticon views, many of them in color, will be delivered by President C. W. Ward, before the mem- bers of the Brooklyn Institute, on Wednesday evening. February 18, at 8:15 o'clock, in Association Hall, 502 Fulton street, Brooklyn. Delegates and others in the trade desiring to at- tend that lecture will secure tickets of admission in the building named. Then, on Friday evening, February 20, at 7 o'clock, will occur the banquet to be tendered the visiting members of The American Carnation Society by the Brooklyn Horticultural Society, a body composed of Brooklyn and Long Island florists, who have carried out the preparatory work consequent upon the forthcoming meeting and exhibi- tion. At this banquet ex-Lieutenant- Governor Timothy L. Woodruff, a resi- dent of Brooklyn, will preside and of- ficiate as toastmaster. and among the speakers will be gentlemen prominent in civic circles, as well as some well- known members of the trade, whose oratorical efforts have proved so ac- ceptably enjoyable on previous similar occasions. It may be well to remind intending exhibitors that all exhibits should be addressed to "William Plumb. Manager Carnation Exhibition, Art Gallery, 174 Montague street. Brooklyn, N. Y." Ex- press charges on all exhibits must be prepaid. Special tables will be provided for exhibits not intended for competition. New varieties may be displayed with- out charge by members of the Society. Non-members may exhibit varieties of their own origination by payment of an entrance fee of $2.00. ■ A very enticing list of premiums has been prepared, and all indications point to the best exhibition ever given by the American Carnation Society, which is saying a good deal. The brethren in Brooklyn will make it as pleasant as possible for the dele- gates during their stay in the City of Churches, and expect to be the hosts of a large number at the banquet. As to the next convention city, it is a foregone conclusion that Detroit will be chosen, as it deserves to be. having in mind the generous action of its dele- gates last year, in foregoing their claims in favor of Brooklyn. The next president will, of course, come out of the West; and we hear a worthy repre- sentativc of the carnation industry in thai locality is being talked of for that Carnation Society's Show With the annual exhibition at the ■meeting of the American Carnation .Society in view, there are a few points (J wish to bring to your attention. In the first place, it will pay you to be present, and it will be only doing right to become a member of the society and by doing so help financially and other- wise to forward the interests of the American carnation. The work of the Society has been very creditable, and yet that work is but just begun. The Brooklyn florists. with the assistance of their brothers "across the bridge," will do all in their power to make the meting a success; and the exhibition will be worth a long journey. Such a display of bloom should be an inspiration to all, and we shall go home with the feeling that the field is large and there is room at the top. Because your flowers at home, in many cases, do not compare favorably with those you have seen, do not be discouraged, for the blooms shown at the exhibition will be the result of a great deal of attention; and remember that they are the choicest among thou- sands and that they represent the pos- sibilities of the various varieties rather than the general run. We very rarely* find the quality of these exhibition blooms on the counter at the store; j,1 this is but natural, for the production of commercial carnations, where quan-i1 tity as well as quality is a considera- tion is decidedly different from "baby-.: Ing" a few specimen flowers. Let thel exhibition be an inspiration rather than a discouragement. What we shall see is a matter of con- jecture in many cases, but we shall meet a grand collection and no doubt make many new acquaintances. In conclusion, yet me request Messrs. Dailledouze not to bring in blooms over six and one-half inches in diameter, and ask Mr. Ward if he cannot, among, his many grand specimens, show us a good commercial scarlet, something we can all grow for quantity as well as quality. W. R. PIERSON/1 The S A. F. Peony Association and, Its Critics. The following communication has been forwarded to us; Editor Florists' Exchange: Regarding the point raised as to the exact wording of Mr. O'Mara's motion which was made to give force to Pres- ident Burton's recommendation that "the committee should have power to add to its numbers where desirable and to raise funds for the furtherance of the work under the sanction of the executive officers of the Society," Mr. O'Mara writes from St. Augustine, Fla., where he has been for the past few weeks: "I have forgotten the exact wording of my motion, but my intent was to have it so phrased that the com- mittee then appointed would have pow- ers to take all the necessary steps to fully and adequately carry out the In- tent and purpose of President Burton's recommendation. Personally, I am for whatever best conserves the general welfare of the S. A. F., and I cannot see any reason why the policy and plan of the Peony Association will not do that. If the Association does noth- ing worse than develop the peony and incidentally get members for the S. A. F., it should have little to fear from the executive board of the Society, or from the Society in convention assem- bled." The printed proceedings of the Soci- ety did not appear until some time about Thanksgiving, and the commit- tee had organized a month before that on the president's plan. Whether the intent of Mr. O'Mara's motion got con- fused in passing through the medium of the stenographer and printer is a question; but in any event it can easily be rectified at the executive meeting or at the convention. The committee and its associated members have every reason to feel I gratified at the cordial support and encouragement extended to them from all parts of the country, and they are sure they will be able to give a good aocuunt of themselves in Milwaukee. Meantime a cordial invitation is again extended to every S. A. F. mem- ber and every peony enthusiast to do what they can to forward the interests of the peony and the Society. Secre- tary Stewart, or the undersigned, will cheerfully enroll any member of the Society in the peony ranks, free of charge, and also any outsider; pro- vided, of course, that they first Join the S. A. F. GEORGE C. WATSON, Sec'y S. A. F. Peony Assn. That Ex-President O'Mara's motion in reference to the creation of a peony committee is correctly reported by the stenographer, as well as correctly pub- lished in the official report of the Pro- ceedings of the S. A. F. for 1902, we ourselves can vouch for. It makes no difference what the intent of the mover of that motion was. The stenographic record of the Pro- ceedings was in the hands of the sec- retary of the S. A. F. long before It materialized in printed form. Each individual member of the Peony Com- " mittee must have been notified of his appointment on that committee before any "organization" of the committee could have been effected, and the ex- tent and nature of the work of that committee, if the secretary did his duty, must have been communicated to the members thereof. That work to be regular must of necessity be in accord .February 14, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 167 the ,ted with the terms of ill anil passed liy tin- Society m con ventlon assembled. Therefore, any ii regularities, the result of thai c mi( tee exceeding the powers conferred up- on It. must be repudiated by the So- ciety when that committee makes Us report. It makes no difference whether each and every Individual member of the S. A. F. should endorse, join in, and be a party to the proceedings of the alleged "Peony Association"; still, be- yond all dispute and cavil, the "com- mittee of nine" appointed by President Burton, In compliance with the motion Introduced by Mr. O'Mara, and cor- rectly reported in the official minutes Of the proceedings of the S. A. F. con- vention held at Ashevllle, N. C, In August, 1902, had Its duty to perform as "a committee of nine," and it has no right or authority, implied or ex- pressed, to do other than the work which the motion set forth it should do. There is nothing, in fact, written or Implied, nor any precedent which can establish the legality of any such asso- ciation as the alleged "Peony Asso- ciation of the S. A. F." born out of the committee of nine appointed by Presi- dent Burton. At Milwaukee this committee must report as a committee of nine, be rec- ognized as a committee of nine, and Its duties discharged as a committee of nine. Nothing more, nothing less, and in no other form and in no other guise will Its report be accepted and received. The members of the Society of Amer- ican Florists, when they meet in con- vention at Milwaukee in August, 1903, will, we doubt not, view this whole matter In its proper light and dispose of It in the manner in which it deserves to be, and must be, disposed of, indi- vidual opinions and futile attempts at condonation of a high-handed and un- warranted action to the contrary not- withstanding. American Peony Society. A meeting of the American Peony Society will be held in the Art Rooms, 174 Montague street, Brooklyn, N. T„ on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, at 2 o'clock, to complete organization and take up for consideration other important matters. All those interest- ed in the peony are cordially invited to attend this meeting. ALEX. WALLACE, Secretary, pro tem. Pandanus Sanderi. Pandanus Sanderi was awarded a silver medal by the Newport (R. I.) Horticultural Society on February 4. This is the highest award in the gift of the Society, the secretary of which writes Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, the exhibitor, to the effect that the award committee considered Pandanus Sanderi a great acquisition. t ( ©biruarg ] Andrew Jepson. Andrew Jepson, a florist of Westfield, N. J., died at his home on January 30, 1903. Deceased was born in Denmark on September 13, 1S48, and came to this country in 1872. He entered the florist business in 1884. which he continued until the time of his death. He leaves a widow and three children, the oldest of which is 6 years old; also his aged mother, now over 80 years, who was his constant companion in his green- Mr. Jepson had been in poor health for the past year and a half, but the Immediate cause of death was heart failure. BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. Contents. PAQB American Carnation Society 1GG Show of 1G6 Varieties Registered 166 American Pennj So. i.-i \ Hi, Asters 169 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine ltis Briefs tor Buaj Floi ists 167 Canadian News 171 Canna Mont Blanc (Illus.) 169 Catalogues Received 1..7 Caught on the Fly 1 79 Changes in Business 160 Coal Situation, The 167 Dahlias, Commercial Notes On 16S Fires 160 Hawarden Castle (Illus.) 168 Horticulture, Old and New, in Brooklyn, N. Y 172 Ivory Soap for Red Spider 169 Market, Review of the 170 New York Florists' Club 167 Nursery Department 158 OBITUARY: Andrew Jepson 167 Outdoor Work for Women 173 Pandanus Sanderi 167 Question Box 172 Seed Trade Report 156 S. A. F. Peony Association and Its Critics 166 Pot Holder, New Extension (Illus.). 173 TRADE NOTES: New Bedford, Mass 157 Indianapolis, Tarrytown, N. Y., Chicago 159 Cleveland, Hartford, Conn., New York 170 Boston, Cincinnati, Denver, Phila- delphia, Washington 171 Detroit, St. Louis 174 Worcester 176 Milwaukee, Orange, Poughkeepsie, St. Paul. Waseca 177 New York Florists' Club. The meeting on Monday evening, February 9, was rather sparsely at- tended. President Troy occupied the chair. Mr. Weathered reported the success of the annual dinner. Mr. Sheridan read resolutions of condo- lence on the death of Miss O'Mara. sister of ex-President O'Mara. He al- so explained in regard to express rates that Mr. May was preparing materials necessary to present the case to the representatives of the express compa- nies, which would be done next month. The treasurer intimated that a speedy clearing up of the Guarantee Fund matters would facilitate the paying of the premiums awarded at the last show. Two new members were elected and one proposed. Mr. O'Mara being absent, his motion to abolish what has been facetiously termed "the canteen," except on spe- cial occasions, was laid over. How- ever, the feelings of several of the members on the subject were venti- lated. John Birnie quoted from Solo- mon and Robert Burns in favor of the use of stimulants, and John Morris al- so tendered some fatherly advice on the desirability of sociability in the club, as well as in the home circle. The club decided to have an outing to Witzel's Point Grove (the place where the last enjoyable similar affair was held) in the "good old Summer time," probably in the early part of July. A committee consisting of Wm. Elliott, John Birnie, Frank H. Traend- ly, D. Y. Mellls. H. A. Bunyard. S. S. Butterfield, and Jos. A. Manda, was ap- pointed to make the necessary arrange- ments. The president appointed Messrs. But- terfield. Stewart and Young as a com- mittee to draw up resolutions on the death of Mrs. Hafner, mother of Law- rence Hafner. President A. Herrington, of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, brought to the attention of the club the fact that that society would hold a show in conjunction with the Ameri- can Institute of New York, in Novem- ber, the date to be fixed later. He stated it was the desire of the society to have the tiie-st exhibition of chrys- anthemums ever given in this country, and to that end the co-operation of the various societies, such as the Morris County, Monmouth County, and Law- u hurst, within easy distance ol New Vi.ii. had been solicited. It had i n suggi sted, and In the ease of the Tan etj thi on. thai each la :n the show, to of th only. The Tar nal Soci- al to, 1 np- Ker prizes ■,l tor by r society i In nil ural I had offered premiums for 25 blooms in 2". varieties, for 12 blooms In i ii n ii. s, and Mr, Herrington thought it would be well tor tl ther societies intending to co-operate to of- Iit similar premiums, lie objei I being that a sweepstake prize might be of- fered to be competed tor bj all of the societies. The aubjecl was discussed by Messrs. Scott, Duckham, laittor- Beld, and others. A motion ws pa ed that a committee be appointed to draw up classes with suggested amounts for prizes, and to, present same at the next meeting. The president appointed on that committee: Wm. Duckham, John N May. and Eugene Dailledouze. Mr. Morris called attention to a case of poisoning from Primula obeonica, which had happened to himself, and asked for an antidote. Sugar of lead was recommended, as well as applica- tions of hot water, as hot as could be endured, followed by an application of cold water. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Anderson & Cbristeu- Andorra Nurseries .158 Yrchdeaeiui A (',,... las Vschuiulin G Jt>l Bader J -«1 Baker W J 1'° Barrows H H «; Son. . .15!! Bassett .! r.:ore,li> Beckert W C 164 Berckuians 1' J Co.. 158 Bergor II H & Co... 156 Bcriihoinior B 176 Blaauu" .1 & Co 15S Bradshaw & Ha Briarcnff G'hou Bronner J Brown Bros Co Brown E C & I Brown Bent/en Floral Co l;,oer Bros Caldwell, the Woods- Cal earn' Co. '.'.'.'.'.155 Canadian Advts Canuody J D : Central Mich Nurs. . Chicago earn Co : Clucas & Boddiugt Coldwell Lawn M<> Co Conard & Jones C Connell Benj age Gardens . Cotter L Cowee A u Cowee W J 17! Cowen'8 N Sons ...17; Craig R & Son 10 Crooke J J Co. l, Crowl Kern Co 17, Cunningham J II . .15' Cushniun Gladiolus Co Iiavia A B & Son... 11 liealnii-l J B 1' Pemlng Co 1' Ilietseh A & Co ....11 lllller. Cuskcy & Co filngee & Conard Co. 157 Horner V & Sons Co. 163 ..... 11 I [69-81 II Iiument & Co 176 Fasfn Ilium Co.... 178 F.lsele C 1 In le .1 ,, I'li/.ab. Hi Nurs Elliott w ft s Elliott W II.- Cmmnns Geo Kudtj: Van Nes Fveielen Bros Farquhar B ft Foley Mfg Co. .IT'.i L H Furtunes J 174 Galnmage J & SoUS.171 Garland G M 179 Ghoruiley W 175 Gil, lln & Co 178 Goodale B B 156 Greene & Underbill. 157 Greenhouse Mfg Co. 17s Gullett W II & Sons Gunther W H 176 Guttuian A G 175 I la, ■lens Bros loll & Co... 1GO Heller & Co. Hermann A llession II Ileus A 11 Hicks ,v- Cr Hughes G J Hunt 10 II Igo Bros. ., . Jacobs S .1 tvoster & Co Kn.fr T Krcsbover L J „. Kroesebel Bros Co . . 179 Kriiselikn M H... Lager ,V Hurrell . _ I.andrelb II ft Sons. .15., Langjahr AH.. I., uliliaiil I Llmbaeh C Uttlefleld S ... Little So. Mural C Livings!, .11 s 1 e,, 17s Manhattan Sup Co. .10'-' Q I . Ml It, 11 H A Wlnier- iJuwiTki-rk c 1 1 ... Perkins J I 15 I'hlla Mart ■ I'lerson-Scfliii, O. ISO Plnehurst Kuwllngs F I Rawsou w \\ ft Heed & Keller!!: Held Ed Etelnberg George RelQberg Peter . Repp John Renter - .1 J I, Co .178 I » i Co.174 It M ft In 171 Rupp J F Salter W n ... Saltford Geo . . . Sander I-' ft Bod. Stern J Storrs Si Harris,,!, I .1 I, 1,;.. Thome a I Tobacco w I . 1 . Otic* Floral Co 11 Van Lln, II. > , ii Store Vlck's Jus :-.. \ 1.1 .1 I.! e e Id 1 8 1 1\ el, iT II A *\ 1 I'll Bins I7i: Pi 1 lull II Whltton *. > WIetor Bros 161 n tea Wood Bros 161 Voang J ng ft N'uge 175 INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS Ageratum ....157-60-64 Mr Plants 158 Alyssum 154-57-60 Ampelopsis 155 Amvgdalus 153 Antirrhinum 154 Arauearia 160-61 Asparagus . . 15;>.-54-55- 57-60-61-64-80 Asters 15155-56 Azaleas 155 5s On 01 Balsam 154 Begonias 15:: 54 55 57 !',! I 01 l;..uguiii\illea 160 Box 155-58 I'.mwallla 154 """i 5: 150-77 1 aladiun] 153-58 Calceolaria 160 Candytuft 154 158 55 5s ,;,, so 154 157-00 nielytra ! 1 Dracaena 154 evergreens 15s Fiirfueinni 151 lorn Ball- Ferns . ..I,;,, CI 0171 7 1 Feverfew 157 1 lens 168 v, cum Fuchsias 160 Gazanlas ISO Genistas 100 Geraniums. 151 57 5111 111 Orange 15s Orchids ... Palms 153-54-58-60- 61-71 Pansy 154-55-57-60 Peonies .... retnnla 154-57-60 Pblox 164-62 Phormlom 154 Pllea 160 Prlmnla Privet 156-58 Pyrethrum 154 Rhododendron ...153-58 Romney 151 ir,:i 55.r,i: 5- Salrla 154-55-60-64 Seeds (not named) 154-55-56-77 Selaginella 167 Shamrock 154 Shrabs 155-5S Small Fruits 168 Smllax .... i Spiraea 153-55-58 Tuberoses 153 Tulips 153-60 Vegetables Verbena Gloxinias ilrevill.-a . Heliotrope Iluiinemnnnia Hyacinths ... Hydrangeas . Flck & Faber 163 Fisher P 163 Fillow & Banks ....163 \b i,,re. Hell!/ Nash Moore w J Morel Br,,s Moss G M Mott Walter Sd Co. Muno J Murphy Wm Manettl Stocks Maurandya Mignonette I' lltings I7'.l sn Florists' I.. Florists' Supplies 170 77 7s so b 170 7s For Sale . Galax .... 17s 7.., so Glazing Pob 1: ilg .170 so 162-70 'rlntlng . 1711 s., 151 Sprayers ..178 Stakes & Supports Wax Flowers ft De- 168 The Florists' Exchange : Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Paper read before the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club by c. Craig, gardener to A. Joyce, Esq. The floriferousness and fine color of this gem of Winter begonias make it a general favorite; but, unfortunately, as is generally the case, when we get an extra-good flowering plant, its cul- tivation is not properly understood. To be successful with the plant, it must be grown rapidly, sustaining no check at any period. Sturdy and healthy cuttings are the first essentials to successful cultiva- tion. Some growers use leaf cuttings, but my opinion is that they grow too slowly. I prefer the young growths that spring from the base of the old plants. The cuttings should be about two inches in length. The best time to take these cuttings is between the middle of March and the middle of April. As cuttings taken from the flowering plants at this time of the year will greatly detract from the beautv of the specimens, it is a good plan to strike some cuttings in July or August, and grow them on in boxes or in a shallow bench. These will produce an abun- dant supply of excellent material at the desired period. If, however, the grower has no other resource than his flowering plants, he must cut down some of these about the beginning of February and keep them on the dry side until the desired cuttings spring from the base of the plants. In the cutting-down operation care must be taken to leave at least 5 inches of stem, for, when the plants are cut back hard- er, the roots suffer such a sever check that they can never recover, conse- quently the plant dies. Clean the propagating bench thor- oughly; put in fresh sand, and use every other precaution known to you to destroy any fungus that may be lurking around. A good and regular bottom heat in the propagating bed is a necessity. When the plants are well rooted pot them into 2-inch pots, using a soil composed of sand and leaf manure. Place them in a warm and moist at- mosphere. The next potting should be into 3-inch pots, using the same kind of compost. Syringe lightly on fine days and shut the house down early, as the heat of the sun is much more beneficial to the plants than artificial heat. If a suitable greenhouse is not at the disposal of the grower, a hot bed suf- ficiently strong to keep the atmos- phere warm and moist during the night will answer the purpose equally well. When the plants are well rooted in 3-inch pots, plant them out in a shal- low and well-drained bench. Syringe lightly twice a day to keep the atmos- phere moist. The plants must be ex- posed to no sudden chills or rapid changes of temperature. At no period of their growth should they be exposed to the unopposed rays of the sun. If these directions have been followed, the plants will be ready to lift by the end of August. This operation is a delicate one and must be performed with great care. The plants should be lifted with as little disturbance of the roots as possible: potted into 7 or 8- inch pots, or half pots by prefer- ence, as this begonia has a tendency to root near the surface. Use a com- post composed of one-half good fibrous loam, one-quarter rough leaf soil, one- eighth dry cow manure, and one-eighth coarse sand. Don't pot too firmly, as hard potting is often the cause of the stunted growth so commonly seen. See that the pots are thoroughly well drained. After potting, plunge the pots to their rims in a gentle hot bed, and shade heavily for a few days to give the roots a chance to regain their ac- tivity. Some growers pinch the tops out of the shoots in the belief that they will get bushy plants therebv; this is an operation I don't believe in. If the plants have been properly grown, they rill illy be way benefited by pinching. A plant that does not break from the base is a poorly grown plant: it will be weak and spindly, and pinching will probably kill it. My advice Is: Don't pinch such plants; dump them, and grow better Another method much practised, that I don't believe in. is that of putting several plants together in the same pot. For the florist this may answer; sev- eral indifferent plants put together will sometimes make a salable speci- men. For the private gardener this is a very poor practice, and is conclusive evidence that his plants are of an in- ferior quality. We hear lots of growers complain that their plants flower so much during the Summer that they make little growth, and many resort to pinching off the flowers, in the hope that they may start away stronger. If the plants are in good condition, very few flowers will appear during the growing season. When staking is required, small wire stakes are much preferable to the ugly wooden ones so often seen. When the plants are well rooted in their flowering pots, feeding should be- gin. Contrary to the generally ac- cepted theory, when I start to feed I keep it up regularly, using a very weak solution each time, and water the plants. When using cow manure or night soil, the water should not be higher colored than brandy; other fer- tilizers in a like proportion. Fumigating Sweet Peas. It has been said that no plant grow- ing under conditions and in surround- ings just right for its 'well-being will ever be preyed upon by insects. This no doubt is true, but it must not be supposed that plants growing under glass and made to produce flowers at a time when the sun stands low and the days are short, could ever artificially be placed in a situation demanded by its real nature. If the grower had it in his power to adjust and regulate altitude of sun and length of day as readily as degree of temperature and moisture, or condition of soil and amount of air. he would probably have no trouble with insects, and gardening, freed of this burden, would at once be- come an occupation delightful to the extent of perfect bliss. But, as it is. all plants grown in a glasshouse will suffer from the attacks of insect ene- mies under certain conditions — and the sweet pea furnishes no exception to the rule. To simplify the HAWARDEN CASTLE, SEAT OF THE LATE HOF. W. E. GLADSTONE. If at any time the grower finds his plants are not drying out as quickly as he considers necessary, a dose of weak lime water will be very beneficial. When the plants have attained their full growth, or the desired blooming period is reached, feeding should near- ly cease; a small quantity at intervals to keep the foliage in good condition is all that will be required. The use of fertilizers on plants in pots is a most important question, and one with which every young grower who ever expects to rise in his profes- sion, must familiarize himself. The young gardener who has been fortu- nate enough to have had the facilities to study agricultural chemistry is in- comparably better qualified to under- take the responsibilities of a position as head gardener, with credit both to himself and to his employer, than the young man who is contented with say- ing, "Oh! Mr. So and So says this com- post or fertilizer is all right, and if it is all right for him, it's good enough for me." I would again impress upon the young gardener the importance of this part of his work. He must recollect that no two species of plants require the same treatment. If he has not the advantages that accrue from a knowl- edge of agricultural chemistry, let him lose no time in making himself famil- iar with at least the rudiments of this science, and he will be in a position to act intelligently, when he discovers that some of the plants under his charge are lacking in one or more of the elements essential to successful cultivation. Practical Pollenation. A writer says, in an English Ex- change: "I have adopted a method of economizing pollen, the ordinary camel's-hair brush being very wasteful. If a stick of sealing-wax be rubbed briskly on the coot sleeve, as for elec- trical experiment, aid t*ien p-=sented to the flower, the pp!'"n ft'e- tr t and adheres. Every particle can thus be utilized far more easily than with a brush." imparting information I shall confine myself to the sweet pea as represent- ing a class of plants easily injured by fumigation. On sweet peas sown in February in the greenhouse and making and com- pleting their most vigorous growth at a time when the days are getting per- ceptibly longer, I have never had any insects of any kind. But those sown in the Fall and blooming in Midwinter are invariably attacked and often en- tirely ruined, if not seen to. The green fly in this case does the most harm, al- though the black fly and even the red spider are occasionally bad. The prin- cipal causes are: too dry an atmos- phere, sudden cold draught or too great a difference between night and day If the sweet peas are grown around posts or in isolated places in a green- house devoted to carnations or other stock they would then be subjected to the same regular tobacco fumigation that is applied to carnations as a pre- cautionary measure. This, of course, would kill the lice or keep them away from the peas, also; but the fumes of the tobacco will shrivel the foliage, discolor the flowers and destroy their odor. This may in some measure be attributed to the circumstance that the tender growth and flowers of these plants are far up close to the glass, receiving in that position the fumes directly from the fire, and so heated that it would hurt any plant, when by cooling it gradually sinks down and fulfils its mission, doing then no harm to plants. To prevent this "burning" of the sweet peas I have found a thorough sprinkling of the vines just before fumigating to answer best, if tobacco is used — and nothing else should be used where sweet peas are grown. For instance, the gas generated from cyan- ide of potassium used on some places for lice would bleach leaves and flow- ers of sweet peas if not sprinkled; and if wet, the gas would unite with 'the moj-tu-e, resulting in prussic acid, which would kill the plants. The proc- ess, as first described, is the safest and altogether the best. Should the vines be badly infested with lice, one mild dose at a time is not sufficient to kill them, and fumigating must be re- peated the next day and not discon- tinued until upon close examination of the surface of the soil under the vines it is found that every aphis is dead. I also advise instead of fumigation the application of strong tobacco tea, a decoction made by pouring boiling water on' a sufficient quantity of tobacco to give a dark brown, almost black color, to the tea, after standing about ten minutes. It should then be strained through a cloth and applied at once, hot as it is, through a sprinkling can. Wherever and whenever I made use of this it killed the lice and did not do any harm to the plants, but rather appeared to act as a stimulant. Hot soapsuds used in a similar manner are also effective, but cannot be used on sweet peas when in bloom. Many other insecticides I have tried, none as simple or as good as those just recom- mended, and some seemed rather to aggravate than to relieve the trouble. FRED. W. TIMME. Commercial Notes on Dahlias. The dahlia has become a popular flower, and for decorative effects it is one of the best on account of its end- less variety of color. It is also useful as a cut flower, and in my trade I have calls for fancy, show, and cactus vari- eties, as well as for pompons. The cac- tus sorts are the most popular of all. The dahlia should, have plenty of room to grow in order to produce best results. I plant them 4x6 feet and change the location every year, as 1 have plenty of ground; but in cities where space is limited, it is impossible to do this. In the latter case, how- ever, if the soil be made rich it will help matters considerably. Never plant two hills of the same va- riety in proximity. In my experience when this has been done I found one would produce nothing but poor flow- ers. For example, plant Duke of Fife, dark red. which throws a perfect bloom, then Mrs. W. E. Gladstone, a delicate pink, and both will come perfect. This may seem strange, but it has occurred often in my experience of thirty years with the dahlia. A poor variety may be improved if planted alongside of a perfect sort. This is on account of fertilization by Most of my varieties are imported from Europe every year. I find there is quite a call for good reds. I never make a display for exhibition of under a thousand flowers. The stems should be cut of good length and the foliage should be left upon them, as they look better and the flowers keep longer. The blooms should be cut two days before they are fully open; then they will not shed their petals so soon. In shipping dahlias always use paper boxes. Place a little wet moss on the bottom of the box. pack the flowers one layer above the other until the box is filled; sprinkling each layer in the proc- ess of packing. Out of a very large collection I have found the following among the best show varieties: Mrs. Morgan, pale ground, tinted purple; William Powell, primrose, yellow large; Golden Gem, rich golden yellow, edged with chest- nut; William Rawiings, rich crimson purple; Florence Tranter, blush white, edged rosy purple; Defiance, dark scar- let; Goldfinder, yellow, tipped red; Nugget, orange, tipped scarlet: Pen- elope, fawn, shaded amber, tinted yel- low; J. Cocker, dark purple; Duke of Fife, cardinal red; Constancy, yellow, tinged red: Mrs. W. E. Gladstone, love- ly blonde; John Wyatt, crimson scarlet; Mrs. Kendall, white ground, tipped pur- ple; Eclipse, scarlet: John Walker, white; H. Weir, yellow, tinted pink; J. T. West, yellow, tipped purple; H. W. Ward, yellow ground, edged and shaded with crimson; R. Dean, deep purple; W. Jackson, rosy purple: Miss Fox, blush ground, edged lake; Mr. Chamberlain, In the fancy class, the best I consider are: Comedian, orange ground, flaked crimson; Lottie Eckford, white, striped purple; P. Pearce. rose, striped crim- * son; M. Campbell, buff, or apricot, striped crimson; G. Barnes, lilac, striped, with crimson; Magnet, lilac, striped purple; Stanley, yellow, striped scarlet; Peacock, purple, tipped white; General Grant, orange and chocolate striped: Miss Browning, yellow, tipped white; Goldsmith, yellow, striped crim- The Florists' Exchange 169 Among the best cactus sorts are: Mrs. G. Sloane, pinkish terra cotta; Cinderella, bright purple, velvety , [fli I . le, rich ruby red, pale at tip; Flossie, pale coral pink, tinted with primrose; Ensign, bright crimson or crimson lake: Captain Broad, bright crimson or scarlet; Countess of Lons- dale, rich salmon, apricot, carmine pink; Mrs. I,. Seymour, golden yellow, shading to pale rose; Delicata, delicate pink; [aland Queen, pale mauve; Fan- tasy, brick red, curious shape; Laver- stock Beauty, soft red or vermilion; Night, dark maroon; Standard Bearer, bright tlery scarlet; M. Stredwich, rich VBlvety maroon. A beautiful new cactus variety is Progenitor, crimson lake: the ends of the petals shaped like a stag's horn. A very good decorative variety is Grand Duke Alexis, white with lilac tips. Black Prince is one of the best of the darker kinds. W. H. TARBOX. Conn. Canna Mont Blanc. We present herewith an illustration of the new white canna, Mont Blanc, willi a portrait of Antoine Wintzer. of the firm of Conard & Jones, of West Grove, Pa., the originator. Mr. Wint- zer describes the new canna as fol- lows: "This magnificent new canna is the result of eight years careful hybridiz- ing, and is undoubtedly the finest white canna in existence to-day. Mont Blanc has a vigorous constitution and pro- duces beautiful large spikes of lovely white flowers on strong branching stalks borne well above the foliage. It blooms early and continuously in the greatest profusion during the whole growing season until stopped by freez- ing weather. The foliage is bright glos- sy green, very large and handsome, and so thick and leathery that it is not often injured by rain or wind, while many of the weaker kinds are almost destroyed by Autumn storms. Mont Blanc is a strong, vigorous variety, producing fifteen to twenty flower stalks in season, and its great masses of snowy blossoms contrast so finely with the splendid crimson, pink and yellow varieties that it will be indis- pensable in all fine canna collections as soon as known and for many years to come." Mr. Wintzer is also the originator of Buttercup, perhaps the finest pure yel- low canna in cultivation. Also Phila- delphia, Duke of Marlboro, Black Prince and other of the finest crim- sons, now leading sorts. He has been equally fortunate with the highly val- ued pink varieties, and must also be credited with Maiden's Blush, Rose- mawr, Martha Washington, Betsy Ross, etc. And later on Niagara, prob- ably the grandest of all golden-edged cannas. Cherokee, a royal beauty, the most intense dazzling maroon ever seen. Queen of Holland, deep rich or- ange, the national color of Holland; Evolution, a wonderful combination of golden yellow, pink and rose, and many others almost equally beautiful, now catalogued by the leading houses in this country and Europe. Asters Up to three or four years ago but very little business was done in cut flowers in Midsummer and early Au- tumn; the time from the first of July to the end of September being termed the "dead season" as far as that part of the florists' trade was concerned. This has changed greatly in the last few years: the dead season has become a very lively one, and the inevitable aster keeps grower, wholesaler and storeman busy indeed. It is hard to say whether the in- creased demand for cut flowers at that time called out the aster to relieve the shortage of supply, or whether the aster created that demand; anyway, asters are raised and sold by the tens of thousands now. and at a time, too, when most of our best flower buyers are out of town, and those of the peo- ple not away have themselves front and back lots full of asters. The grow- ing of some kinds of roses and carna- tions for Summer blooming as now practiced largely and which might rea- sonably be expected to lessen the de- mand for asters, has not had that ef- fect. Notwithstanding the fact that the aster as a cut flower is looked upon with derision and contempt in some quarters, as a source of profit the aster is not to be .h i ■ ■ - ■ i the Men find li lj I piii-ki-i hi' H"' .1 i' earned nowadays. There was a time, ami not long ago either, when it was li.i trick .-H hi. mi I . •! raise a lot of sturdy plants, and have a field of fine asters. Th.i now. I know of no other pla in so short a time has bei n by and been made a prey, of fatal 'lis eases and various insect enemies to such an extent as the aster. Many growers, after a hard fight for a year or two, have quit aster growing, while others, more patient and not so easily discouraged, have successfully over- come part or all of these troulles. There are many points in favor of raising this flower. If well done, it meets a ready market and brings a fair price. The plant is very produc- tive and the blooms last a long while after being cut and are produced at a time when returns without them would be meager, and when high- priced coal is not required to bring them out. Of the different varieties of asters generally grown for their flowers, Queen of the Market is the earliest, and begins to bloom about the second week two distinct kinds of stem-rot. One is .i ii. ... i . .i . 1 1 cha the roots, ca a d b proloi b ■ n • '.i.i. plant, some- times by a worm, one-half i long, lighi borer), and often by an Injury to the outer bark (skinning). Plants in all stages of their growth, small and large alike, may be carried off by this kind of stem-rot. III. other, in more serious. Is the Bo-called dry-rot, a constitutional dis- ease, said to be of a fungoid nature. though my examination, microscopical and otherwise, has never revealed any such growth. The process of decay be- gins wilh a .li yini,' ii ml shriveling of a Short length of side branch or main 1 stem, and on examination we find that the tissue throughout that part has hardened and contracted, thus closing the cells and interrupting the flow of sap to the parts above this place, which ... i ..::■. mi o i i so thnl wiii-n cut olT above the rot and put Into water the stems will grow and live long enough to expand their flowers. This disease destroys the plants just at the time when they are full of fine buds, and likely it is iden- in July, after which come the follow- ing principal kinds, in the order here named: Comet, Daybreak, Purity, Truffaufs. Victoria, Upright. The latest is Semple's Branching, which comes into bloom from the 5th to the 10th of August and continues flowering until the end of September, but can be had later, if sown in June, which Involves the risk of losing the flowers by early frosts, or by being crowded out of the market by the early chrys- anthemums. Queen of the Market may be sown now. For all other varieties it is time enough at the end of this month. Asters will bloom later than their reg- ular time, if sown very late in the season, but you cannot make them flower earlier. There is nothing gained by very early sowing; they will bloom at their regular time, whether sown early or late. For instance, Semple's Branching, if sown in January, will not flower any sooner than those of the same kind sown in April; both will commence to bloom in the beginning of August. You can not coax and hurry up an aster. Besides saving a deal of extra labor by sowing the seeds of asters in March instead of January, we obtain plants that are not so liable to be cut off by stem-rot, and if my observations in this direction prove to be founded on fact, much is gained right at the start toward lessening the damage done annually by this scourge. Stem-rnt is the most troublesome of all the diseases that befall asters and defeats the best-laid plans of the grow- er, rendering his pursuit vexatious and often unprofitable. There are at least tical with the stem-rot of cai and many other plants. As an experiment I planted 100 plants of carnation G. H. Crane on a small piece of garden, where asters had suf- fered badly from stem-rot the year pre- vious. The carnations came from a batch of plants in the house, which, after rooting the cuttings, showed un- mistakable signs of the plague, suf- ficiently so to make me care very lit- tle for these cuttings. But contrary to expectations, they grew to be fine plants, and when bringing them in in Septem- ber I planted half of them as they should be planted and the other fifty, by way of further experimentation, I planted into the same bench, but very deep, their roots clear down to within an inch or so of the bottom of the bench. These last yielded a lot of splendid flowers all Winter. I lost not a single plant of them, while the other fifty brought inferior flowers and half of the plants died from stem-rot. Whatever inference is to be drawn from this ought not to be taken as conclusive until more trials on the same lines have been made. A cure for dry-rot has not as yet been found, but as a preventive I have tried, and not entirely without success, the application of air-slacked lime, also gypsum (land plaster) on the surface of the land before planting, and once or twice afterwards, in a quantity suf- ficient to evenlv cover the soil to the thickness of a knife-blade. The first kind of stem-rot in asters was thus overcome entirely and the other kept in check to a considerable extent. There may be other kinds of stem-rot. tly satisfied with the two. flllng astera, v. I iuld bi i ut as soon as the lai d Is dry enough b i I ii ties apart In the row . bout two feet apart. Asters do not care much for heavy manured land. An ordinary good garden soil on which other crops were grown In preceding years Is the best for them. ..ken sod land stem-rot and cut-worms combine to render aster growing a very troublesome undertak- ing. Asters are also cultivated under glass, but nothing is gained thereby. They do not bloom any eai those grown outdoors, nor are the flow- '• r, if as good. Tl , ..... i ibis increases the high-grade, long stemmed flowers. the petals of the flowers and, if allowed to, ruins ib. . mil. crop of a field In a few days, Is oi in some seasons than In oth- ers, and sometimes bad in a field when none are to be found in a patch of far away from the former. It often inf.-sts a certain spot in a field for days, then quits thai and for ages at some other corner of the same Held, while the rest of the land re- mains clear of them. Much of this ap- parent caprice, however, depends upon natural causes, such as the vicinity of a neighboring aster bed, overrun with the bugs, or prevailing winds, etc. The only way to meel this trouble Is to pick off the bugs and Instantly kill them at their very first appearance. They are then in small numbers, and their destruction at the time is not a hard task. After patiently following this up for a few days you are gen- erally entirely rid of them for that sea- son. Merely shaking them off the flow- ers or plants does not avail anything: they will be at it again before your hack is fairly turned. If the arrival of the advance guard is overlooked, or they are not attended to at once, the probability is that no salable flowers will be picked from that field. There is no use trying to raise asters for cut flowers on a piece of land which cannot copiously and conveniently be watered. Last year asters were grown on any place and the market was flooded with all grades and shades of flowers, because it happened to be a very rainy season. The Summer before that was exceedingly dry, but it proved to be the very best season for those aster growers who were provided with sufficient means for watering their fields. A thorough deep hoeing around the plants during the Summer is neces- sary, commencing with this part of their culture as soon as the plants be- gin to grow fast, and sonoer if weeds have started. Asters can be grown in shady places under trees and on the north side of buildings nearly as good as in locations exposed to the rays of the sun. The flowers of asters should be cut before fully expanded, or they will show the yellow center which excludes them from the first grade. In packing, they must be carefully handled, though they are not as easily bruised as chrysan- themums. Before shipping, they should invariably be kept standing in water for at least ten hours, and should al- ways be stripped of the lower two or three leaves and nicely graded before being sent to market. FRED. W. TIMME. Ivory Soap for Red Spider. Editor Florists' Exchange: In your issue of January 24 there Is an article by Mr. W. R, Plerson. in which he speaks of the use of ivory soap for red spider. We used the for- mula, as he gave It in the article in question, on our carnations, and there was no ill effects from it. But we also thought we would be on the safe side and use it on some other plants. The neraria. calceolaria, smilax, Easter lilies and pelargoniums were badly damaged. It seemed to eat the tissue of the leaf, and skeletonize the part. We do not by any means blame any one for this, but send the information to possibly prevent others from mak- ing a similar mistake. The work was done on our own responsibility entire- ly, as Mr. Pierson spoke only of using the soap on carnations. We will add. it was applied with a "Success" spray pump. WATKIS & NICHOLSON. 170 The Plori-sts9 Exchange f Review of the market } EW YORK. — Business Is anything but ly tliis week, an.l the fact of Thurs- being a holiday I Lincoln's B not seem to help matt' rs much. Car- Ions are increasing ii quantity very siderablj . and thi >. are not clearing at all satisfactorily. The smaller ularly are being held over lumbi rs from d ■ daj . and many hem get down to the dollar a hundred k before they are finally disposed of. ,cy grade blooms .1.. m.i. perhaps, las ,e so much as the otht rs, though 11 is Ii.-im ■ dol- lar per hundred. Lilies a grades of quality, ami, while some will average $1.50 a dozen, there are others that do not bring more than eight cents There is a regular supply of callas. for whirl theie seems I a fair demand: smaller blooms realise si no per dozen, and (lie lame,- flewers $1 50 per dozen. Hi prices not so firm . to $2.00 per 100. the la. which ilities anil up !>v the 1 est retail- 5 at from 75c. to Si on -ig 50c. to $1 50; 'nee. ime very plentil Mignonette is only in fair supply, and is not especially good, fetching $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Pansies sell well at 75c. to $1 nn per Urn and SWeet peas do pretty well at $1.00 to $1.50 per 100. F. J. N. MONTREAL,.— The back of the coal strike .seems to have been broken at last. Stocks are now coming in more freely. This, combined with milder weather, will no doubt, from now on, cause the price to keep on the downward move. Flowers are still sear..,. Int. perhaps, tch. wholesale. hiS Violet ace,,,,..' - firm as at last ..I the ledgi i i ■ eather should double violets Retail a tolh.ws III id., and 1 $2.00 per dozen; Libert-* Meteor. $2.00 to $3.00 en- while me- can Beauty. $2.00 to $12 ,! 00 to st 00 ST. LOUIS.— In the wholesale market stock is in fairh good supply and of good ptality, the only marked shortage being THil She, | 1 iF.TROIT. Mli'H Slue!; is scarce, but all indications point ti i supply I 'alls for roses a ml c hi.. I" en very heavy, with no flowi is to go around. White sto sle.n Lily of the vallev and selling well. There is a big de greens. d: daffodils and New York. The Carnation Show. A meeting of the Brooklyn Horti- cultural Society will be held on Monday evening, February 16, in the Ge Club, 120 Schermerhorn street, Brook- lyn. The coming meeting of the Amer- ican Carnation Society, which occurs in Brooklyn next week, will probably be the largest affair that Society has ever had. It is estimated that about two hundred carnation men from dis- tant points will be present, and there will also be a big attendance of home growers. The exhibition will no doubt be unprecedented, and under the care- ful management of Wm. Plumb the staging and arrangement of the exhib- be done to the best ad- ihlago Newsof the Week. At the Florists' Club meeting on Monday night there was on exhibit an ardisia plant from the home of Mrs. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. T. While the plant was a fair specimen, carry- ing clusters of bright scarlet berries, and foliage of a healthy green color, the most interesting feature was the card that accompanied it. That card stated that the plant had been kept in the president's home since October, llllll, and had been a decided ornament ever since, with but little care. Frank Weinberg, Woodside, Long Isl- and, was also an exhibitor, showing two hybrid cypripediums and one plant of t' insigne. The committee awarded a cultural certificate in the case of the ardisia, and honorable mention to the orchids. R. Shannon, a Brooklyn retail florist, was one of the passengers on board the Madiana, which was wrecked on the reefs off Bermuda coast, on Tuesday. The vessel was a total loss, but, hap- pily, all the passengers were saved. The Farmers' Club and Horticultural Section of the American Institute held their monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon in the Berkeley Lyceum. James Wood addressed the members on the subject of "Forcing Vegetables for Home Use." Immediately after the meeting the Horticultural Society of New York convened and discussed "Plant Breeding at Present, and in the Future," the subject being intro- duced by C. L. Allen, of Floral Park, N. Y. John Scott, wholesale grower, Keap street and Flatbush, Brooklyn, re- cently purchased an extensive collec- tion of cannas from C. W. Ward, of the Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. Wallace Gomersall has resigned his gent. Esq., Fishkill-on-Hiuls,.n. NT.' Y . and has accepted a similar position with Wm. D. Guthrie. Esq., Locust Valley, Long Island. F. E. Whitney, who has been the grc F. & G. each on that day. There is some talk ami ng the promi- nent growers and wholesalers in the city of getting together and putting up a large building in which all of the city's wholesale flower business can be conducted. Carl Jurgens, Newport, R. I., remain- ed over in the city a day or two on his "' I"'"" "'"s '"' instructors in c -ges officers of museums, or o'.her botanisti-ll of equivalent training or experience! who desire to utilize the facilities o the Garden for continuing investiga-I tions already commenced, or for carry-I ing out investigations which require fa cilities additional to those at the'iil command at home. Cleveland. News Notes. We are having very fine weatheil for this season of the year, and thil temperature is just below the freezinjj point. The bright, sunny days are tell ing on all flowers, and the quality anc color are improving to a marked exl tent. The increased cut that the weath- er has a tendency to produce does noij seem to be noticeable on the market, as all stocks are being sold out clean. 1 A wholesale flower market was tluj topic of much discussion at the clutM meeting last Monday night, and by the 1 way things look at this writing a mar- 1 ket will be a reality before long. Isaac Kennedy, vice-president of the I S. A. F., is laboring diligently with the express rate problem, and as this gen- 1 tleman is an enthusiastic worker, his I efforts should be crowned with success before long. Should any one in this lo- cality have any suggestions to offer i please address Mr. Kennedy. It is reported that John Lauchner, oi Rocky River, has closed part of hisl range of glass on account of the higM price of fuel. Tie Cleveland Market Gardeners ancj fin the market garde drafted a. during which re offered. adopted anil afle) h a fewl the laws of the ociation I ttieers elected were: S. P. CheS- South P.rooklyn. president; L. Zeager, the rill once a month for the present, the nextt meeting being Saturday, March 7. Ben. Hart is the happy father of a new daughter, and the first. Congratu- lations are in order. D. T. Connor, representing Lord & Burnham Co.. of New York, was in | town this week looking after the wants of intending builders. Mr. Hovarth. the forester of our park I system, reports the arrival of a baby; girl recently. Mother and daughter are both doing well. left for an exlended his ilth. W. S. Hartford, Conn. Club Ntws. The Florists' Club held a well at- tended meeting Monday evening in Treasurer Wirth's office. Bushnell Park. There was a long discussion on the question of the increased express rates on cut flowers; in fact, this sub- ject has been the chief topic at the meetings lately. Peter Zuger, gar- dener at the Elizabeth Park green- houses, showed twenty-five very fine carnations, among which were Elm City, Norway. Alba. Lucile, Lorna, J. H. Manley and Cressbrook. Two new members were elected. The following questions were taken from the question box and a lengthy discussion followed; What is the best method of growing asters for outdoor display, and which varieties are best adapted for the pur- pose? Which palms are available f or - sub-tropical effect outdoors, consider- ing the fact that said palms would have to be kept over Winter in a mod- erately lighted building in a low tem- perature of from 40 to 50 degrees? It was voted that both questions be re- ferred to Mr. Huss to be answered in writing At the next meeting. J. nitiMI •bruiiry 1 I. L908 The Florists' Exchange 171 Canadian News 3 Hamilton. Ont. N.H rthy ,.,,li,. n i Ins week .-X. i pling l he :u riv .il I il,. advance guard of the ever in . , i, ■ nock of Holland bulb men ire very bright foi a bi i k .niiui. i for plants of all kinds, Cut ,,w.Ts in.. keeping up very well in rice and the supplj seldom equals the i in. in. in any line an unusual state I Bffairs i fin the growers' point of ■BClng advantage of the mild weath- r in the early part of the w ■t men were at their stands i Tuesday. They made ipiite a dis- lay and a fair am. unit "t business was .,,. . though the ground was coated nil snow rather ehilly surroundings ,r greenhouse plants. John 11. Tilden is chairman of the ark.. Board this year. He is a pulilie- pirited citizen, and will no doubt do o the Hamilton parks. At the next meeting of the Florists' uh, Which will be held on Tuesday, le 17 Inst., the matter of the advisa- llity of raising retail prices and the r tin .Is ni maintaining them will be illy disetissed. President Fred. Turner xtends an invitation to every member I' lb.- local trade to attend, whether .lulu i - ol the club or not, This is a nesti..n in which everj one should urely be interested. The meeting will ■ ein promptly at 8 o'clock. Dave Mcl.oo.l has a line si... k ..f hid- ing plants, every available foot of ouse room being well filled, l.irtl. ulturiil Society Meeting On the 10th inst. the Horticul- ural Society was addressed by Frank '. Shutt. the chemist at the Central ajertmental Farm. Ottawa. The topic .as "Plant Foods." Several members if the Florists' Club were present. Mr. !hutt handled the subject in a way fiat showed he was on well-known round. His views are practical in very way. and the lecture was. I think, Ppreriai.-d by .\ erj il.u 1st preci nt. BEAVER. Montreal. niel.ee Provincial Chryaanth* mum Show There is much speculation as to vho are the parties interested in this iffair. The majority are of the opinion hat no such a show is, or has been, •ontemplated. >luolutlon of Partnership. Messrs. Lucas & Burrows, florists, if Montreal and Lachine, have dis- lolved partnership, and the Guy street itore has been closed. Mr. Lucas will iperate the greenhouse alone, rhe Club's Euchre Party. This social affair is progressing ery favorably, and a banner crowd is issured. lortlcultaral Lecture at l o i.n.. Professor Coard. of the Dominion "pai tin. nt of Agriculture, lectured on •Soils and Fertilizers" at the Town i.ili on the 6th inst. The lecture, al- hough containing much splendid mat- er, was altogether too technical. Hopes tre entertained of getting the depart- ment to issue the lecture in bulletin form; the many formulae, etc., will '0 very valuable, especially to the Irade. The second lecture of the series kill be held on the 20th, when James ItfcKenna will give an essay on •■ \ I ■', ■«■ pood Perennials," and A. Wilshire one m "The Window Garden " The s.-. •,■>■- ary one on "Seeds and Soedlim-'s." B. Toronto. The industrial exhibition has appoint- I Dr. J. O. Orr as manager in the pi.,,-,. 'f Mr. Hill, who has resigned on ao- •ount of ill health. The doctor is emi- lently fitted for the position. The board 'f the exhibition has recommended that wo delegates from the Canadian Tl.nl i- ultural Association be acepted as dele- rates to the hoard. John II. Dunlop ind Herman Simmers have been ap- "lint.d to the position. ~'ie meeting of the executive commii- of the C. H. A. will be held on the miming of March 6. A large repre- sentation is requested, as considerable mportant business will be taken up. rhe session will be held in Mr. Dunlop's 'tore. T M Halifax, N S. We have had a pretty cold spell for the post week or so. \\ lii.li, of course, had made it very hard on our . - .;, I hills Business has been good Bid. designs ye hut them to it a little at a time. Prices remain about the same as at Christ- mas. Freesia, daffodils, hyacinths, azaleas and primulas are selling well, also small palms, rubber plants and Boston ferns, which bring good prices it cnies hard on some ,.f the small dealers in not being able to get coal, but outside of that things are as good as .an l « pec'ted. w e are all look- ing forward to a big Easter trade. Christmas business was the best we have ever had here— away ahead of that of other years. F. H. B. THE MARKET TORON1 Medium' 'c'a t such a low i.itc that one wonders ■r the Kuiopcan giowd ,v .-i •■. i . ng for them. Oui department ^ have several times this Wint. t at in KiU"|.c il wholesale. Sunn '• ■■' ■ : .■ ■ ■ ■ mpla innig ni. mil Hi, it i os. - but tin \ are the only flow- l ai i ,leare| , 1 1 . i ii in former years, we get some line bright weather. worst of the coal trouble is over Hard coal can now he hough I for per ton, delivered, and there ap plenty of it in town. The .veathcr is soft and war illy bright. All feel t and Bridesm; :o $15.00; No. Gate, $10,110 but $15.00; Liberty. $8.00 to $15.00: $10.00 to $15.00; cinths. $2.00 to $3.00 to $4.00; tulips." $V.OO to Cincinnati. The Week's News. At last we are having a few days of sunshine, which will no doubt in- crease the supply of cut Bowers in all lines. The demand still remains g I. and stock of all kinds is scarce i: ises and carnations have both been ai a standstill for a long time, and v ith the high prices of coal and hen j ex P'ess charges Ibis condition has not been very encouraging to the grower, although prices have held up well all during the season. As the time draws near for the an- nual meeting ..f the American Carna- tion Society, more interest t mi to be manifesting itself We shall have two or three representatives from Cin- cinnati. They will probably travel over the B. & O.. as this line goes through Oakland; and Messrs. Weber & ileuses always have an al traction to the Cincinnati cu, tinge, u Last week a partj Of Cincinnati II. u ists visited Richmond. New i 'asl I. ami Lafayette, [nd., and thej gti e glowing accounts of what they saw. and espei .ally of the new carnation, I'rosi dent McKinley. Meyer Heller was a caller last Week, and says his Hrm is I king lots of orders for the new yellow ,,,s,., Franz Deegen. He also says theii American Reality roses never looked better, and "ill be in g 1 ,i,,p again in a week Ried. Weltz, of Wilmington, t i ■ as in the city, also a representative of Benjamin Hammond, the slug shot man. E. G. GILLETT. Philadelphia. Tone of Trade A mill Ii l.ni;l Ii- p.. vailed throughout tin tradi the pasl ... eek The gt o\* er i practli ally on the sat., side now at to i . in la. -t , t he .:, i hi b a 1 1 a Ireadj hunl Ing orders. The mse grower is cutting a g l man; more flowers With longer stems than lasl v\ c k Tl i ii' i h steady transient business, with, dally, a greatei v ai lei s ol cut iiloi i g plant; The seek- u,,i ,, ling a Ilea v I. r mail even da ready commencing to work latei . Ueuersl News. Henry F. Michell is now installing seed bins, compartments for packets of seeds, etc., on the third tl hi store, utilizing a spa..- ..f 120 feet deep. This is for a general order liliing de- partment. Tie i e is a packing e.iiinl. 1 . with spaces ill front Of it. for all sizes of bags, cartoons. . t. . the remainder of the space is titt.-.l with bins at the bottom, each with si, ring hinges, so that they arc self closing Above are spaces for pint and quart packages, and, above these, compart nts for packets. Each kind of sei ds has such space allowed as the number of varie- ties require, the whole being made up very compact and convenient, so as to greatly facilitate the rapidity and cor- rectness of filling of orders. This de- partment Will be in operation Il.Xt We. k and will greatly relieve the general store floor, allowing more space for display and utility of handling the daily increased transient trade. Pennock Bros, bad a verj prettj church wedding decoration the other day at Wissahickon Heights. It was composed chietly of genistas and white lilacs, which harmonized very well with the natural brick walls of the church. The number of stall renters at the flower market is still increasing. Two more glowers have lately joined the ranks. All stocks of flowers are selling well here. A good supply of long- stemmed American Beauty and tea roses was on hand Thursday, and among the novelties a vase of pink chrysanthemums, which sold quickly. There appears to be too much lily of the valley in this market; this stock has been on the street every day this week. Both growers and commission men assert that narcissus have sold better the last six weeks than for several years past. DAVID RUST Boston. Massachusetts Horticnltnral Society The orchid displays were the fea- tures of the exhibition at Horticultural Hall on Saturday. Two very fine ex- hibits were staged, one by J. E. Rock- well, the other by Col. Chas. Pfaff. Both were extensive and varied. Col. Pfaff won the first prize, a silver gilt medal, and Mr. Rockwell received a silver medal as the second prize. Col. Pfaff showed a few very fine pots of freesias. and Mrs. Gil] staged a bunch of freesias. Norris F. Comley exhibited quite a nice collection ..f violets, includ- ing Lady Hume Campbell, Marie Louise. Neapolitan. Imperial. Princess of Wales. California and La Fi li t - and easilj won first prize Tl en The C,: in a- and Florists t uh i he ii t Ing called for Tu. sda] las'i Hans l! Werdmuller, foreman for two vears for W. W. Edgar, will short- ly take a trip to England for a few weeks. The Lillian Ron. I carnation continues to be one of the best whit coming int.. the Boston market. Lawrence Cotter has worked up a fine lot of Mrs. Lavvson cuttings. The Boston delegation to the Ameri- ii 'in nation Society's convention will leavi Wednesday of next week, though from present Indications unite a party will u Thursday night and spend Friday in New York. F. J. NORTt IN. Washington. D C. Henry Pfister. lately in ch White House conservatories and grounds for twenty-six years, has open- ed neat 3t01 e at 1020 Connecticut .1 \ .1111.. chas. Kschncr. with Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa was a visitor last John Shine, late of New York, is with Geo. C. Shaffer. C. W. W. 10,000-10 000 Palms Latania Borbonica 3 to 4 Leaves, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 J. GAMMAQE & SONS LONDON, ONT. Mention the FlorJHta' Exchange when writing. PALMS PALMS Rosea, in -i in, WEBSTER BROS.. Denver. New* of the We.k. - ii r w eather. of VVllii 1, We Vie, i |,|, ; I I a i ill P 1 vveks ago, suddenly turned to Winter, and we have had a prettj i old week, the thermometer reaching zero every morning. The sudden change has had no inin, i ial effect on trade. Mrs. II. M.. 'lit nt Capitol Hill, is adding a n.vv rang.- of glass at her Jarmiin pia.. >.. b, d, void to Ameri- can Beaut} rose-- The range will be pin feet long bj 65 feel w ide, and ..pen right through, instead of making sep- arate houses. For the past few years Al. Mauff who has charge of the place, has been ul witli American Beauty, and thinks now. with things more up- to-date, he can do Tb. i . are a g 1 many flowers of this rose grown in and around Denver, but the mail., i in, then here is very good. nearly all the time, so that the home I in, i does not meet the demand, a go.d many coming in from Council Bluffs lowers have come to the conclusion that Enchan- i , ! ...... for it will be liber- a 1 1 v 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 . 1 1 I 1 1 1 - ing - Benson and the Park Plot grow it quite heavily, bv' n e ha v e seen of it. tl mark very iini.li. Mr. Benson will also go hack to Pros- perity. Last year he plat bati h oi i in variety, but like others, found it did not i hue profitably, and "i " c . i onlj a dozi n plants, which he [one '-'i v. ell that hi faith In m to plant up i 'i hundn d He says he thinks he but must have a i 1 prici | white he it I r Wolcott and White ci.,,,,1. "rhe I. no \i I,, a continues in favor with him. and will be grown in about the lantlty as this - Arnold Itn nig W. W. Barnard & Co.; C P. Meyer, of New i Mr. Ward, p of New York, were recent Ming on the trade. S. s VI. T LAKE CITY, UTAH. Schwarz & ston ai 6 'ESION. II. T. - J- Sanstrom lias bought a tract Ol land in Mouie I, Sanstrom landscape gardener .. e. then en- tered into partnership with Peterson at Hoopeston. where he has remained the past two years. A. P. C. 172 The Florists' Exchange Horticulture, Old and New, in Brooklyn, N. Y. From an article contributed by Alex. Wallace, editor of The Florists' Exchange, to the Brooklyn (X. Y.) Citizen of Feb- ruary 1, on the subject of old-time horti- culture in the City of Churches, the meeting place of The American Carna- tion Society in February 19 and 20 next, we make the following extracts: To old Brooklynites the coming carna- tion show will recall the magnificent ex- hibitions given by the original Brooklyn Horticultural Society under the presi- dency of that public-spirited citizen, Mr. John W. Degrauw. And by a strange co- incidence the present flower show occurs in the same month in which that society was organized, almost half a century ago, that event having happened in February, 1S54. The society was incorporated two years later. The two earliest exhibitions of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society were given at the Athenaeum in April and March of the same year, when grand displays of rare plants and flowers were made from the conservatories of the gen- tlemen connected with the association and by the local florists. Many exhibits also came from distant points, some from as far away as Albany, N. T., an old-time florist of the Capital City competing here with his then but little known New Hol- land and Cape plants. Similar exhibitions were continued until the Civil war, when moie weighty and absorbing matters oc- cupied the attention of our citizens than the peaceful pursuit of growing and ad- miring beautiful plants and flowers. The society passed out of existence at the close of the war, since which time no ex- tensive floral exhibition has been held in Brooklyn. In 1S7S the Brooklyn Botanical Society gave a flower show in the Thirteenth Armory, corner of Atlantic and Flatbush avenues, which was opened by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, who spoke of the then growing interest in horticulture among the people of Brooklyn, and pre- dicted that every Hat building in the city in the near future would have its con- servatory attached, which would be the common property of the tenants to enjoy. During its existence the Brooklyn Hor- ticultural Society did some excellent work in fostering, a love of plant and flowei culture among our citizens. It chose as its motto the words of Temple, as fol- lows: "As gardening has been the in- clination of kings and the choice of phil- osophers, so it has been the favorite of public and private men: a pleasure of the greatest and the care of the meanest: indeed, an employment and profession for which no man is too high or too low." In its latter days the society had some 500 members on its roll. Through its instru- mentality a botanical garden was created, known as "The Hunt Horticultural and Botanical Garden." It was "the cher- ished design of that society from the first to bring about the establishment, within or near the borders of our city, of an in- stitution kindred in its nature and objects to their own, and by means of which the accomplishment of their department in the work of developing and perfecting the art of horticulture might be greatly facili- tated." The prime : rooklyi tural Society, and through the liberality of Messrs. Thomas Hunt. E. C. Langley and A. Kent, who together contributed sixteen acres of ground for the purpose besides subscribing largely to the stock of the institution, the garden finally ma- terialized. It was located between Fifth and Sixth avenue, and Fifty-seventh and Sixtieth streets. Here the originators hoped to found a garden that would con- tribute its fair share to the cultivation of a love of the beautiful and confer endur- ing honor, not only on its projectors, but also on the city that gave it birth. Unfortunately, the enterprise died a- borning, as Mr. Degrauw states, "in con- sequence of a desire on the part of a donor of the land to erect a building thereon that would require a large part of the subscriptions. The project abandoned and the land returned to The people of Brooklyn, from the earli- est period of the city's history, have ex- hibited a fondness for the cultivation of garden products. The favorite flowers of the first settlers were roses and tulips, the latter more particularly among the Dutch farmers of Kings county, who carried with them from their native Holland to their adopted homes in the Western coun- try their love of the popular bulb. seeking to establish the Pacific States the industry of growing flowers for perfumery purposes, to know that eighty years ago the cultivation of that Mr Suydam. of the town of Brooklyn, had sold during the Summer of 1S23, up to June jo. JO0 pounds of rose leaves from oil his place, at 18% cents per pound, and expected to sell 100 pounds more before the close of the season. Mr. John Cow- enhoeven, of the same town, had sold from his garden 30 pounds, but did not give any particular The perfumery manufacturer at that re- mote period was one John Valentine Swertcope, a Hessian, who owned a large garden and orchard opposite the present Johnson street. He had been an armorer in the British service, and made a living repairing the guns and pistols of his neighbois in Brooklyn, where he had de- cided to locate. Swertcope was the in- ventor of the air gun. This canny Hes- sian "did a considerable business in the distilling of rose water. The proprietors ol He gardens brought their crop of leaves to him. He returned half the yield of rose water, reserving the other half as payment for his services in distillation." John Jackson, who purchased the Kem- sen estate in YVallabout, in 1791. devel- oped a large taste in horticulture, and had an extensive greenhouse, probably among the first structures of its kind to lie erected in Brooklyn. Another notable garden of the olden time was that of Hezekiah B. Pierrepont, located where Clinton and Joralemon streets are to-day. This garden had been extensively planted with fruit trees and flowers by the former owner, an English- man, and as Mr. Pierrepont was an en- thusiast in horticulture, the garden and and uei|Uireil hy exch.i lie,' gentlemen of cured the seeds of the plant at an agricul- tural lair in England before coming to this country. The first appearance of this now popular Mexican plant in Mr. Pierre- pont's garden robbed Dr. Hosack good .leal of pie in hi dahlia in his famous Elgin Botanical Garden, in New York, the doctor having up to that tine considered that the first specimen of the plant in the United States had been grown and flowered by To a Brooklyn gardener, also, must be ascribed the credit for having grown in this city the first garden strawberries sold in the New York market. This was Bob DeBevoise. who operated a market garden en lie mound where Columbia street now is. at the beginning of the- last century. Previous to that time the cultivated strawberries had been supplied to New Y'ork from points in New Jersev: but about 1S00 to 1802 DeBevoise commenced their systematic cultivation, sending the berries to market in crockery bowls. These sold at the rate of two shillings per pint bowl. He was in himself a culti- vated strawberry trusl. enjoying the mo- nopoly of the market tor this luscious fruit for about three years, when he gave some of his plants to Swertcope, who had pur- chased an adjoining farm, and that indi- vidual, too. witli characteristic industry, soon made strawberry growing a paying business. It was in Brooklyn also where lived the man who was primarily responsible for the inception nf the seed business in New York City. His name was George Inglis. He sold the plants and (lowers cultivated by him in the Fly market in New York, where he made the acqua intance of Grant Thorburn. then working at his trade of a should and supply him with flower seeds, "l he did. Grant Thorburn. starling retail s lsrnan in IS"-', at Nassau t, being the first to engage in that establishment on a tract of ti acres lying between Jamaica and Flat- bush roads (present Atlantic avenue and Elliott place). Parmentier came from a noble French family. He emigrated to this country in 1S24. He was a relative of the Parmentier who. during the time of Louis XVI.. introduced the potato into France. Parmentier had discovered the nutritious qualities of the tuber, but his countrymen would have none of it. be- lieving that it was poisonous, in which respect it shared the fate of the old "love apple" (tomato) of more recent times. The persevering Frenchman se- cured a statement from the Faculty of Medicine to the contrary. Permission to grow the plants was granted by the king, who placed at the disposal of Parmentier ground on the plain of Sablons. Here he planted his potatoes, and when they came into blossom he culled a number of the precious flowers and ran with them to the palace at Versailles, where he handed them to his obliging monarch, who. con- trary to imperial conventionalities and regardless The potato at once became popular in France, and Parmentier published a book on how to grow it. This act of Louis XVI. in wearing a potato blossom as - "button hole" somewhat antedates the tad, and takes away from the credit ol the late lamented Citizen George Francis Train, who, in his recently published work, claims to have been the first to introduce the wearing of a flower as a itoimiere into Paris, in 1857. The late Mr. Andrew Jackson Downing, the father of the park systems in America, writing in 1S49, said of M. Parmentier, of Brooklvn: "In the nurseries which he established he gave a specimen of the natural style of laying out grounds, com- Plants. »li his lion of a taste for the natural mode of landscape gardening. He was employed in laying out gardens in various parts of this country and Canada as well. In many cases he not only surveyed the demesne, but he furnished the plants and trees necessary to carry out his designs. In his periodical catalogue he arranged the hardy trees and shrubs that flour- ished in this latitude in classes, accord- ing to their height, etc., and published a short treatise on the superior claims of the natural over the formal or geometric style of laying out grounds. In short, we consider M. Parmentier's labors and examples as having effected, directly, far more for landscape gardens in America than those of any individual whatever." He died in November, 1830. Another noted garden of the olden time was that of Samuel Jackson, adjoining Swertcope's— "a walk to Clover hill, and Jackson's garden being a favorite with both sexes." Mr. Jackson, who had many beautiful and costly plants and flowers, always accompanied his visitors through the garden, and in his absence a man was on hand to see that none of his favorites was disturbed. He cultivated several cot- ton plants in his garden: In fact, in the year 1S25 several balls of cotton were dis- tributed in Brooklyn and almost every- body had a plant in his garden, but the . old weather soon killed them. A most enthusiastic devotee of the gar- den craft was Mr. Noel J. Becar. whose greenhouse and grounds were located on the corner of Henry and Warren streets. lings of this, at that time, very popular plant, which again is coming into fashion among flower buyers and lovers. One of these seedlings he named the City of r.rooklyn. anolliei Wildoiii. in compliment to Mrs. Wilder, wife of the president of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society of the period. Mr. Becar and Mr. James A. Perry or- ganized about 1S40. in South Brooklyn, a horticultural society, anterior to the date of the formation of the association pre- sided over by Mr. Degiauw, And although (he thusiasm of Mr. Becar in gardening ters and flower shows continued as for- merly, he could never he induced to take any active part in the horticultural society created subsequent to his, because of the treatment he had received in his own endeavor to establish a similar associa- Mr. Perry's grounds were quoted by Downing as having been models of taste in landscape work in their day. Not only among the laity ,|iii this love of the "purest of human pleasures" exist, I ut likewise among the clergy. One of the once famous gardens in the neigh- borhood of BronkPn was that of the Rev. Peter Lowe, of Flatbush. who ornamented his grounds with shrubbery and trees, of which he was extremely fond. His garden was "his favorite place of meditation, from which he was wont to go to his Mr. Beecher's love of flowers, shrubs and trees is well known. His speeches and sermons abound in many beautiful references and metaphors concerning them. He inaugurated the inspiring and now universal custom of having a vase Park, an old-time ilorist. whose store was on Court street, this borough, supplied the first bouquet so used in Mr. Beecher's The taste for well kept grounds, beauti- ful gardens and conservatories rich in floral treasures has descended as a goodly heritage to Brooklyn's sons and daughters of the present day. As examples of the love of gardening existing among zens may be grounds and glass house! Esq., of Bay Ridge: of William Brown. Esq., of Flatbush. and of Mrs. Charles Pratt, of Vanderbilt avenue. A magnificent collection of orchids is owned by George Seblegel. Esq.. of Bay Ridge, and many other Brooklyn gentle- id ladies maintain well kept gar- half a million square feet of greenhouse glass are devoted to commercial floricul- ture, a very large majority being given up wholesale flower stores, and the cut flowers handled by them nation plays a prominent part. Araucaria Imbrlcata. (32) I should like to ask Mr. Meehan through your valuable paper about 'the following: The other day I saw a large avenue of Araucaria imbricata. I learn that the trees had been planted about 26 years, so that I should think they were about 30 years old. I noticed that a great many of them were losing their branches entirely; they seem to start dying near the trunk first. What is the cause of this? The soil is of a1 loamy nature, with a well drained bot- tom. On inquiring I learn that the soil had been heavily manured every year. Would that be the qause of the trouble? H. H. T. B. —As the branches are dying out here and there only and not the whole tree it points to a fungus trouble of some kind, and I would suggest that a good spraying of Bordeaux mixture would surely help them. Our sequoias suffer It is not probable the manure haB anything to do with the trouble, other- wise the injury would be to the whole tree and not to a portion of the branches only. The araucaria will stand a little frost, but not as much as we get here, so I have no practical knowledge of the subject from having the trees before me. But I have seen them growing beautifully in the south of England and have admired the fine avenue oi them in Veitch's nursery, London. Ir California and British Columbia this plant is quite at home. A few degrees of frost does not hurt it, say 10 to li degrees, as its record in Englanc shows: but with our clear skies ir Winter it might not stand that mucr here. I think spraying with Bordeaux mix- ture twice a year— in early Spring ant Midsummer— would help the trees li question. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Forcing; Viburnum for Easter. (33) Presuming Japanese viburnum Viburnum plicatum, is meant, it re quires about six weeks to bring then into flower. A temperature of abou'' from 55 to 60 degrees does to start then on. increasing it as the plants pus! into growth. Out-of-doors it takes about eight weeks before they flower but less time will accomplish the re- sult indoors. The common snowball V. opulus sterilis, requires a week's less time than the Japanese. The young shoots made last seasor must be preserved as far as possible as it is from these the flowers come. J. M. Carnations. (34) We fertilized our carnations with chicken manure, and we find it is full of little red bugs. We have tried kerosene emulsion, soap suds, lime, and tobacco dust as remedies. The bugs come up at night and spoil the blooms by leaving spots on them. Do you know of any remedy? M. BBOS. —Is there not some mistake as to what is causing the spots on the car- nations? The leaves sent here for in- spection were spotted with carnation rust and showed no evidence of being punctured by insects. As for the bugs in the manure, a good watering of the soil with lime water, repeated in three, or four days, will no doubt rid the soil of them. Araucaria Excelsa. (35) In handling Araucaria excelsa, in a commercial way under glass dur-; ing Winter, what is the lowest temper-, attire that will enable the plants to do, their best? How high a temperature could be maintained without making them weak or unhealthy? J. C. —The araucarias do not thrive best where the extremes of temperature are so great, and from 58 degrees at night to 68 degrees through the day- time is a good guide to go by. They will, of course, stand a much higher; temperature; but if such were longj maintained, a spindly growth would result. Boston Ferns. (36) Would Boston ferns succeed if February 14, 1903 The Florists' Exchange 173 benched In May, in a ratter warm house in which palms and Ileus are. jjjna! The object is i.i Increase them f,,r young plants. What is the highest temperature that suits these ferns? C. M. —Boston ferns will succeed well if butted "ii the benches In May and ■town on through the Summi i 1 hi re Is no better method of handling them. Wye them plenty of air during the hottest duvs, and enough shade to keep in. mii from burning, and they will thrive in the hottest weather If regu- larly supplied with moisture. Just how Kb a temperature they will stand, and still grow well, we are unable to say: but we never saw them suffer from heat, however hot the weather. There will be no danger In keeping them in the same house as the palms and flcus. A Sport of Governor Roosevelt Carnation. (37) A plant of Governor Roosevelt carnation has thrown a flower almost while, slightly penciled lilac. What will he the result of propagating from the stem bearing that bloom? E. J. B. —The white penciled flower occurring on the plant of Governor Roosevelt carnation is a sport, or bud variation, as it is usually termed, and it is cer- talnly worth saving if the bloom is an in provement over existing types. Cut- tings taken from the stem that threw the sport will probably yield similar flowers; but this is not positive. We would advise trying them, at all events. Ardlsla Crenulata. (39) Is Ardisia crenulata propagated from seed? What treatment do plants require? E. E. — Ardisias are grown both from seeds and cuttings. They are, naturally, warm house plants, and the seed should be sown as fresh as possible. In a house where the night temperature is about I 60 degrees. When the seedlings are j large enough to handle, transplant in- to pans, and from these, pot off, when necessary. Keep them in a warm growing atmosphere at all times, and by the third year they should make salable plants. A light, well-enriched soil is the best for them, one that drains readily and dries- out easily. Frequent syringing of the young plants is also necessary, as they are liable to attacks of mealy bug and scale if the foliage is at all neglected in this matter. Geraniums. (40) When shall I stop pinching the buds of geraniums to have the plants In bloom the last week in May? C. M. —If the geraniums are kept growing In good shape, the buds may be kept down until the first week in April. H. P. Roses. (41) I received some H. P. roses the i first week in January. Not having the right place to store them. I potted and started them growing in a cool house. As I have a number ordered for the second and last week in May, can I by pinching out the buds have them in bloom at that time: if so, when shall I stop pinching the buds? C. M. —The H. P. roses will be sure to be a failure, so far as flowering is con- cerned, if the buds are pinched out; as they would not throw any more buds until late in the season. The only thing to do. In the present instance. Is to keep the plants back as much as possible by growing them cool. They cannot have made much headway yet. If they have been kept in a cool house. Wood Ashes. (42) How much wood ashes should be mixed with a load of soil, to be used next year in w^hich to plant roses and carnations? B. L. H. —To answer this question Intelli- gently, we should have been advised as to what other manures had been incorporated with the soil proposed to be used. We will assume, however, that one-fifth of a load of manure has been added to the soil: in that case, the ashes may be used in a ratio of one-eighth to the bulk of manure. Dr. Arthur, of the Purdue Univer- sity. Ind.. spent January in the New York Botanical Garden in some work upon the plant rusts which he had un- der way for several years. To Clean a Boiler. (43) Can you advise me of some remedy to clean a No. 2 Lord & Burn- ham hot water boiler? Owing to the lack Of hard eoa I we had to burn soft coal, «iih the result that the boiler bei ante eompletelj choki d with coal tar, although I tried In everj waj i could to keep it clean. I had it soaked vv Ith kerosene and tried to burn out the dirt Ill that way; also scrap, -d It after being soaked a couple of hours with coal oil. bin to no effect. As u Is, I he house has already been frozen solid | and a crop of violets Injured. COAL TAR. ' —The writer has been using a No. 2 I Lord & Bumham Company's boiler of the same construction as referred to by "Coal Tar" for the past fourteen i years for heating his residence, using anthracite coal until the present Win- ter, xv h.n anthracite was impossible to get. This Winter I used soft coal and coke in about equal proportions. and the boiler has been running very satisfactorily. It has not clogged up to any extent, neither has there been any appearance of gas tar. In "Coal Tar's" case, it is possible that there is some trouble with the chimney, or the chimney flue is too large for the capac- ity of the boiler, and therefore does not get warm. If the flue is too large, in cold weather there would be slow draught and poor combustion, which would cause the gas to condense upon the surface of the boiler, thus produc- ing the tar referred to. I think this tar could be removed by using a strong lye, and then having the surfaces care- fully scraped. After this it would be well to investigate the chimney and see if the flue is of the proper diameter. A. ELDER. Outdoor Work for Women. "Remunerative Outdoor Occupations for Women" was the subject of the lecture delivered before the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, January 10, by Miss Mary E. Cutler, Winthrop Gardens, Holliston. She spoke in part as follows: "Raising flowers in greenhouses for market is a profession for which wo- men are proving themselves especially adapted. It is a business that has to be learned like any other, but with a little experience added to natural qual- ifications, such as perseverance, en- ergy, and common sense, one is sure to succeed. The plant I own and am running at the present time was start- ed on $250 and I have built up a large, well-paying business. Given an acre of land, the first requisite, of course, is a greenhouse. A modest one can be built for $100 and a rough heating ap- paratus put in for $50. The cost of plants and seeds is slight, and other expenses, such as tools, fertilizers, cold frames for starting the plants, etc., would amount to little on so small a scale. The secret of success is to util- ize every inch of space. In a vegetable house the tables can be filled with let- tuce, cucumbers or tomatoes, while rhubarb and mushrooms can be grown on the ground underneath. A good head for planning is a necessity, and no time must be wasted between crops. "The best location for such a venture as this is a small town or community of prosperous people. In a prosperous community you do not have to market flowers; customers will come to you for them. I sell all my flowers at my greenhouses. The profit is in decorat- ing and set pieces rather than in cut flowers. A great advantage in this profession is that there is so much room in it for originality and taste. A branch in which a great deal of money can be made is in the sale of plants. All kinds of bedding plants are wanted in May and June for lawns, parks, cemeteries, cottages at the seashore, vases and wayside nooks. Pots filled with two or three California violet plants in bloom brought seventy-five cents in this city last Winter. Pansies are in demand in their season. Ferns, palms, and orchids grace your dining- rooms, churches, etc. The filling of window-boxes, designing new effects in Jardinieres and hanging baskets is a line in which a woman can be very successful. The rose in all its colors is one of the most profitable flowers to grow under glass. The demand is great and people must have them. "The raising of roses is a difficult branch of the business and should be taken up only after a certain amount of experience. When this is gained considerable money may be made in it. Did you ever stop to think where and how the beautiful flowers were grown? The flower business has great prizes to offer if one is of an investigating turn of mind. The large amount of money receive. I for Hi. Mrs. I.awson carna- tion is Inspiring to one thinking of go- ing Into the business, n is wondi rfullj Interesting to create new Hi make those bloom double thai have heretofore been single, and to oalnl the ■ i i > a ii. u color; it is really Bdent iii<- work. II is adapted I" i [table has It proved strange that so tew have tata n It up If a woman decides to take up flower and vegetable cullin she ought, If il be possible, to lit her- self for It by a previous course of study in some agricultural college; she should be familiar with botany and chemistry. If she has a chance to travel and study the flora of other countries, she has the greater chance of making a name for herself. Miss Myra Dock, of Philadel- phia, is an illustration. She was sent by the Park Commissioners to study the park system in Europe. Trees should be studied as well as landscape gardening. Perhaps some day women may be park commissioners, and parks to-day show the need of some new element in that department of civic life. "The demand and supply for carna- tions was never so great as at the pres- ent time. Women all over the country are raising these with great success. I am engaged in growing carnations and grow them for profit as well as pleas- ure. Miss Taylor, a florist of Milford, Mass., has two carnation houses, one 19 by 37 feet, another 87 by 26 feet. She gives all her time to the work, propagating and growing her own stock and paring for the houses. She has ixket for everything In her iwri town, which Is much more proflt- i ding on commission. She . . | i gresslve times the handle if the agricultural tool is coming to tn'S hand .veil as the needle or the broom and manv women an as farmers of progress. • d by this Ha ' us Horticultural Society In holars for school i i 1 herbariums. The and observation of plants rounds and instruction upon of high educational value. i I, such as ferns, grasses, live shrubs and economic plants, grains, vegetable roots and leguminous plants, must be the Stock Of the gardens. The children :n approaching the coming season wiih unbounded zeal and enthusiasm. This tends to cultivate a higher taste for the beautiful. One essential to suc- cess In gardening is a love for It. Given this and intelligence to first plan care- fully and afterward carry out the plans with perseverance, gardening will be found a successful, pleasant, and con- genial occupation for women. Many of them could do much better at florl- culture than to work for the very low wages paid for woman's work in the cities. It is not so much labor and muscle, nowadays, as brains and ma- chinery. Don't do your work first and your thinking afterward, but think and plan first and then work. "It is hoped that women will be led to realize that an existence spent in healthy, honest, out-of-door work is an existence which will enable soul and body to expand, as well as the mind. Let me urge the women of this society and city to engage in more out-of-door work, and bask in heaven's sunlight. Fewer headaches would be heard of and nervous prostration would be un- known. Have a flower or vegetable garden, take care of it yourself and don't neglect it. I hope it Is no ego- tism to state that both in the floral and vo.o.-'table departments of horti- culture, in which I have been engaged for the past seventeen years, I have been entirely successful. I was brought up in the business of market garden- ing. My father followed it before me. and being led to it both by circum- stances and inclination, I naturally took it up. My home of sixty-eight acres is located in Holliston, Mass.. on the Boston & Albany Railroad, twenty-five miles from Boston. The land slopes gently to the southeast and northwest, so that I can get two crops of early vegetables on the southeast slope, and peach orchards and later crops on the northwest The branches that I am most interested and engaged in are flowers, vegetables and fruits. Peach orchards occupy a large corner of my farm, and have been a source of profit. When the trees are young, vege- tables and small fruits can be grown by the rows, thus using all the avail- able land. Apples, pears, plums and small fruits I also grow for profit. New Extension Pot Holder. Our Illustrations show the new pot holder patented by Reed & Keller, New York ''My. This holder can be extended to various heights; and the part hold- ing the pot can be angled in any posi- tion, making a very effective display where potted plants are used. The stand is made of malleable Iron, is very strong and durable, and also very light. Its effectiveness will make it an ln- article for all florists and growers. Tobacco Stems SSKSSrlRjESl (Tobacco Powder ™™;™ 1 2c. Nt I. lr>ou win pay the eipremrlinrge.. ■>-»» »» v .«....— . , oner. «. v.niy, Tobacco Powder "ES5JT > 2c. per lb. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY tts 116, 117. 118 West St.. f v r~it^ 174 The Florists' Exchange PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET | 1228 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA CoMMlKiimi-nt* of CHOICE VIOLETS and NOVELTIES Wanted. We h»« a Choice Lot of DAFFODILS Fresh Daily. Bell and Keystone 'Phone§. CHAS. K. MEEHAN, Manager. writing. EMERSON G. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower CUTGREENS Smilax, Sprengeri Adiantum. SHORT HILLS, N. J. Galax and Leucothoe F WRICHARDS&. CO., Banners Elk, N.C. Mention tin* Florists' Exchange when writing. GalaxLeaves.LeucothoeSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion, N. C. Sold In New York by L.J. Kreshover; inPhila ,1,-lphia liv s. s. rennock; In Plltsliu.ru !>}' Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; In Buffalo by Wm. F. Hasting. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMIL1X Where quality is first consideration, write, wire or phone the introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Or their Agents : L. J. Kreshover, New York; -I I:. Df.amuh, Clili-ago; H. B l'hilatleli.bia; W. F. Easting, . & Co.. . Vail Seed Co., linliaiiapolis; ,1. M. M. Ccllough'6 Sons, FANCY OR DAGGER FERNS • 1000. Discount c Ma-lf freshen receipt of order. Special attention triven to lar^e orders, Telephoi OrderDirectlromHeadquarters 1IXKI. Discounts 'i, tin n flm Florists' Kxehiuige when writing UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000, express charges prepaid to any part of the I'mted St.it. s or Canada. < ballenger. Oriole, lair Maid, Queen Louise. Norway, Sylvia, Gnodenntigh. Tin Louise, Norwitj. Syl\ia, Gnodeiiniigh. lhe Marquis, Ethel Crocker, Dorothy, Lawson, Roosevelt, Cressbrook, Daybreak, etc. Remember the>-- \twi- include delivery to your door. All good cuttings and free from dineaBe. UTICA FLORAL CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations Rooted Cuttings Genevieve Lord $1.00 per 100 Morning Glory 1.50 per 100 Flora Hill, all sold. JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES Jewett City, Conn. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Well-Rooted Cuttings from Clean, Healthy Stock NOW READY inn woo MK. THOMAS LAWSON.... $8.60 $20,110 THE MAKOI'IS 1 '25 10.00 QBEKN LOUISE 'J. .Ml 20."0 .ORNA . 3. H. MANLEY. HARRY FENN.. THEODOR LEONBARD Paterson, N. J. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Price *3.50. Read; soon. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANtE, 2 Duane St., N. Y. February 14, 1903 The__Florists' Exchange 175 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St., Hew York JAMES McMANUS, iESTb.™ 50 W. 30th St., New York BRADSHAW & HARTMAN Wholesale Florists JSIIl Mi.rl. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE t'uoffan Hulldlnic. rtth Ave. and Ififlth St. NEW YORK Open every Morning at 6 o'clock for the Sale of Cut FlowerB This is not :i <■ ss limim'; the market ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, WHOLESALE FLORIST. GROWERSAND RETAILERS. I have the facilities to take care of you both. All seasonable Flowers and Novelties, at proper prices, can be had at 52 West 29th St., New York, Telephone 1738 Mad. Sq. YOUNG St NUGENT . . W bolesale Florists . . CATTLEYAS, 42 W- 28th Street, in. Beauty, Liberty, Sunrise, Bride, Brides- aid, meteor, Golden Gate, and all other Lead- K -Varieties of r NEW YORK THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55 and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reports Weekly Payments l,-l. .'vti M u>. Svi. J. A. KILLAira The Pioneer House j. Consignments Solicited K. ALLEN, 106 West 28th St Tel. 167 Madison Sq. Can Fill Out-of-Town Orders at all Times Personal attention given all orders. Specialties: Bride, Bridesmaid, Amer. Beauty Roses, Violets, Carnations, and other varieties not men- tioned. Open at 6 o'clock every mominir. New York ^S^^JS^^v^i=^5^JS^2^5^S^ Florleti' Exchange when writing GROWER.*, ATTENTION! WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO West 29th Street, MEW rORK Violets Roses Carnations Orchids iiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiii $ JAMES A. HAMMOND £ I CUT FLOWERS l J Consignments Solicited. ► 4 113 West 30th Street, NEW YORK T 4 Telephone 854 Maalson Square. T ■ TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTI HICKS & CRAWBUCK\ Wholesale Florists 45 West 29th Street, NEW YORK \ lOB Livingston St., Brooklyn, M. Y. W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Snipper o» all varieties ot Cut rtv_0. f 2200 Madison Square BT o.ves. ^ 2M1 Madlgon s„nare g | oners Wast 28th Street, NEW YORK wnoiesaie Prices of Gut Flowers, Hew York, FeDruary 13, 1903. Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted. A. Beauty, fancy —special " Culls & ordinary KL F. D.Spiceb R1EDEL St CO. Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wants. Everything in Hie hue of cut Mowers shipped to all parts of the U. 8. Send for weekly price list. 34 W. 29th St., New York Telephone 3039 Madison Square ~- ~ B. S. SLINN.Jr., VV holesale Florist,N|£w°r" 55 & 57 W. 26th St., New York. -Violets and Swl CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist SS and 57 W. 26th St., Hew Torfc COOOASBDTLDraO » Consignment, of Flnt-Clasi Btoei Belli lo,l GEORGE SALTFORD WHOLESALE FLORIST olets and Carnations a Ppeclalty JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. S98 MADISON SQUABB. TELEPHONE, TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS 38 West 28th Street, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE .iw i EDW. C. HORAIN . thing in market * $ "^nTuta Trial * ^ WCSt 28tH Stl"eet * Ordenr"aSnd we f ^SSLn,*^ NEW YORK | will do the rest. „.,„ „ * CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Etc. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28ID St.. NEW VORK .EFHOXE: 1305 MADISON SQUA j 176 The Florists9 Exchange SPUING FLOWERS SAMUEL S. PENNOCK 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Floruit.' Elch.Dge when writing. CHOICE NOVELTIES Indianapolis, Ind. Newa Notes. Indianapolis is to have another Chrysanthemum Show the coming Fall. Although there have been larger exhibi- tions in the country, few of them have been superior in quality to those held in Indianapolis during the past four- teen years. The following are the offi- cers for the coming show: President, F. S. Mayer; first vice-president, H. P. Wasson; second vice-president, Geo. Gay; secretary, Irwin Bertermann; treasurer, Wm. Milholland; manager, John Bertermann. The most of the gen- tlemen named are merchants who as- sume only the management of the show. This, with a good premium list and a lot of good growers in the imme- diate vicinity, ought to give Indian- apolis an excellent exhibition. The sec- retary was instructed to write the fol- lowing florists to prepare a premium list (which will be issued as soon as possible): E. G. Hill, J. A. E. Haugh, Fred. Dorner, A. Baur. Henry Rie- man, John Hartje, E. A. Nelson, and H. Junge. The State Florists' Association held its monthly meeting February 3, at which arrangements for the coming show were discussed. An advisory com- mittee to the directors of The Indiana Floral Festival Chrysanthemum Show was chosen. The committee consists of the following: Fred. Dorner. Jr.. J. S. Stuart, Fred. Lemon, H. W. Fieman, and John Hartje. Several of the flor- ists thought the management ought to consist of direct representatives of the society. This was outvoiced by a large majority of themselves, and all are now ready to put away discussion and grow for another show. The new officers were installed at this meeting. Charles Knopp was in Indianapolis this week. He is preparing for the company's range of houses at Rich- Several of the Indiana growers are preparing for the Carnation Society's convention. Had it not been for the long dark weather and scarcity of stock in this section, more growers would be willing to send flowers to the exhibition. Our Dutch bulb friends are again making their annual appearance. Visitors: E. G. Hill. Herbert Heller, J. A. E. Haugh, and Fred. Dorner. Tarrytown, N. Y, The Tarrytown Horticultural Society held a meeting on January 29, 1903, President David McFarlane in the chair. The executive committee re- ported in favor of offering the follow- ing prizes for chrysanthemums, to be competed for at the next Fall exhibi- tion of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, to be held in New York City: For 25 distinct varieties of cut blooms, first prize. $15.00; second prize. $10.00. For 12 distinct varieties of cut blooms, first prize, $10.00; second prize. $5.00. It was recommended that all local societies be asked to offer similar prizes, and to compete for the same, and that this national society offer a sweepstake prize, for the local society making the best exhibit in competi- tion for their own prizes, those making other exhibits from other societies not to count in competition for such sweep- stake prize. The following gentlemen were pro- posed for active membership: W. F. Connell, John B. Sackett, and George H. Martin. A prize box of cigars will be given for the best exhibit of flowers of bulb- ous stock shown at the February meet- ing. November 5 and 6, 1903, were fixed as the dates for the next annual flower show. H. J. R. Charlotte, N. C. Busines since Christmas has kept up very well, occasioned by funeral work and decorations for receptions and par- ties. Flowers have been scarce. Weath- er conditions are very changeable, one day sunshine, two days cloudy, with rain and frost occasionally inter- spersed. Very little coal is in sight. Soft coal is selling at $5.50 per ton. E. J. B. WHITE LILAC and DAFFODILS LEO NIESSEN, PHILADELPHIA. Store open from 7 A. M. to 8 p. M. until further notice. HEADQUARTERS FOR 99 Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Beauty, tancy— special.. Bride. 'Maid, tancy— special Vo.l.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.' '.'.'.'. I Perle OKI II I I>s-Cattleyas . Cypripediums [ Interior ^-nul^. all < IcThe highest J - grade! " CALLAS CHKYSANTHEMT'I DAFFODILS DAISIES Galax Leaves'.'. Lilies Mignonette— Ord NARCISSI'S.. Stevia Sweet Peas.. Tulips violets •20.11(1 (•• -jiVlin l'.IIIU re),. Ill, *t" 40.00 ■2.-..IKI I.. HOIK 8.00 to M1.0U to to in. mi 8.00 to 111 IK 7,011 f.,llo t,, V 01 1.00 6.00 to 12. 00 4. iim to .Villi 4 IKI 4.011 1,, i,(l( 6.00 to 1.2.', to 1 75 1.1)0 2. .Ml t,,, :tw 2. B.IK ■I OH ■2.HII I.,, Bftl 2.00 :l.oo to a. 60 2.00 4.00 4. ml t'.oo to Mil in 7:,. on h, 12 mi 450" (,, I 25.11(1 to : 0.00 to Villi to 2.5" to 3.011 to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harris)! Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 1'ati formal, ;, tnoti,,'. I'rico Kaiserlns fleteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations QC 2161 an., Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. the Florists' Exchange when writing. REED St KELLER 122 WEST 25th STREET, NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, GEORGE BIPPERGER, SHEEP MANURE I have now on hand a large quantity of Al SHEEP MANi'KE, O-Send for PRICE LIST and SAMPLE. Best Fertilizer for Top Dressing. Office, 207 Academy Factory, Seventh. St. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ILL NURSERYMEN, SEEDS • MEN AND FLORISTS « Horticultural Advertiser Thlg li the British Trade Paper, being re*d weekly by all Horticultural traders) It la also taken by over loOO of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- 99 EDITORS OF TnE"H.A.M CWlwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. Mpptlon tha florists' arena age when writlM. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Price per crate 150021n.pote In crate, 1500 2* " 1500 !M » ) price as pota. Send for price 1 utr — Ten per c Addren HIIBuerr Bros. Potior?, Fort Edward, N. \ Or August ItoLKKB & Sons, New York Agents, SI Barclay Stbekt, Nkw York city. Mention the Florists' Exchan hdmi?. i Fo' HANDLING COLLECTIONS ;».rywh"e I For SECURING REPORTS. . . . GOT FLOWER BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, etnui^^t ami n.ati-et folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. 0.-3x4x20.... $2.00 4 Per 100. Per WOO THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. flOSTOH FL0B1ST LETTEB CO. UuuiictBren of FLORISTS' LETTERS Dlmemtonf 01 I lir. wooden bo (SiBOilS made I ' "•',1f,l""ett"r°' 1*1 t Letters, $4. All whole'sale florists and supply dealers. N. f . McCABTIIY, Treas. #• Manager. tforeSfst. BOSTON, MASS. HHawtay'st Sold by the Seedsman OF AMERICA For pamphlet address Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works FISHKILL ON HUDSON, N, Y. Florists' Exchange WE MOW OFFER "Chemicals" I for making LIQUID COMPOST. Dry powders all soluble In water. Composts coat ess than 4c. per gal. Correspondence Invited. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 6ao Atlantic Ave., Boston. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. FERTILIZER Pure Bone Meal. spfWally for greenhouse uses; about 5 per emit. Nit m^iMi, 30 per cent. Bone Phosphate, ice- lb. ha-, $3;2fi; half t<»n, $17.50: ton, $32.5U. Alsn •■ ti.nnplete " Fertilizer for potatoes, coru, etc. Cash with order. JAMES L REYNOLDS CO., FOR SOMETHING NEW AND NICE, Ehstti if loses Stalin..] For Florists, is Hit- Latent. Both plain and In colors. Samples free by DAN'L B. LONG,—"— Buffalo, N.Y. Mention the Florist*' Wired TiitfUpicks 10,000, $i.r,o: 50,000, $0.25. MaNUFACTUEED 15Y W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. .Samples Free. For sale by dealers. Mention the norlsf ' Exchange when writing. 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, ' Supplies. Florists* Exchange GREENHOUSE, j CYPRESS j FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. < Construction the Latest, J Material the Best, a 0 a a , Prices Reasonable, 0 00 THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., I 5 32 E. Third St.. Cincinnati, O. \ ASTImCA ^-(Jfee'nriouse^azinj ^USE IT NOW. F.0.PIERCEC0. the Florist*' Exchange UentJon the Florists' SUMMER in WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Evans Improved Challengi Roller bearing, self-oiling device automatic Btop, solid link chain Write for catalogue and iefore placing your orders ?S' Florists' Excnan GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, ami all nthur purposes. Get our nigures before buying. Estimates freely N. COWEN'S SON, 302-84. W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Mention the nprlata' Exchange when wrltlpg. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get THE 'NEW DEPARTURE." "VENTILATING f\PPUflNCE/ For Descriptive Catalogue Send to J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, Mention the Florists' Exchange when w Printing.. We are outfitted to do everything in this lhuj required by the florist] the seedsman and th< nurseryman, from an em velope to the most stylisli kind of a catalogue. Writ us. . . . A. T. DE LA MARE PT6. & PUB. CO., Ltd 2;Duane».Street, New York lebruary 1 I. lBn y ; coal is plentiful with him. SYRACUSE, \ 5 Qulnlan has all he can do, and Morris is working hard. Marquises is lin.liiiK ready sale for his OSWEGO, N. Y.— Business is quiet through here. N. W. Main,,,) and W. H. Workman report business fair. Coal is plentiful. WATERTOWN, N. Y.— Greene & Underhill can hardly keep up to the de- mand for cut flowers. The firm is send- ing to New York market almost every day for goods. ■ A. Stoeckle reports business brisk. HERKIMER, N. Y.— James T. Bar- clay suffered through his greenhouses freezing, owing to carelessness of an employee. G W. GOLDNER. WILLIAM 244 FULTC KAY COMPANY ST. , NEW YORK HEATING BUILDING Ventilating k BOILERS '$3£\ (Triple Fire Travel) WROUGHT IRON ! PIPE, FITTINGS, \- VALVES, HOSE. Send for Catalogue Mention the Florists1 Exchanj: "Burnham" Boilers Heat Economically, Easily, Efficiently V7e manufacture these tor Ho isesi Dd Bell them on their record. Plans and estimates furnished for the material only or for Heating and Ventilating Apparatus erected complete. We are headquarti GREENHOUSE BUILDING ill be pleaeed to have MATERIAL our Inquiries. LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY NEW YORK OFFICE ST. JAMES BLDG. BROADWAY AND 26TH ST. General Office and Works, llrvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. GEO HI. GARLAND Iron Gullets anil Posts «. m:i \ mi i i:<>n i.i in it; CEO. M. GARLAND, Des Plaines.LIII. Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. &S, DILLER, CASKEY & CO., ,,-;-;;;;,., S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florldte' Erchanlte when wrttlmj. HOT BED SASH^p ^ JOBBER IN Greenhouse Glass, Oxford Putty, Florist Stakes, Etc. V. E. REICH, Metro'p^iftfn1 Ave., Queens Borough, N. Y. City. GLASS BENT GLASS VANHORNE, 443-449 Green 40-4S Vesto For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. GRIFFEN & CO., ■icK St. | NEVf YORK. GREENHOUSE GLASS AX WHOLESALE GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Special Greenhouse Putty S. JACOBS & SONS M ANTJ FACTURERS 1365 to 1373 FLUSHING AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. fo?u New Improved Sectional Boilers Send 4 eta. stamp, for Boiler Catalogue WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING 180 The Florists' Exchange B§ King GonsuuGtion Go. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. 337 3d Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y. 32 Church Street, foronto. Can. lentlon tie Florists' Exchange writing. CASPER LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. 3184 Ward Pittsburg. Pa. JOOOCXXXXXXXXJOOC ©ooooooooc, Improved Recording Thermometer ii R E K IS H No. 200. Send for catalogue and prices. The Helios-Upton Co. PEABOOY, MASS fcOOOOOOOOOOOOOr <'Iriii;il .•* I 'a nn 'ii In ta, strong. fr< Clematis Pauiculata, from L"^ MtMit /,ia l.finoint'i, --IrniJLi i»hin C.EISELE 11th and Jefferson Philadelphia. Pa. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCHINGS&CO. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs USE "NICOTICIDE' Clean and harmless as Fumigant or Spray. Ask your seedsman for it or write to The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., 1004 Magnolia Ave.. • Louisville. K, ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Nineteen Sizes. Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile" for Slate Tops. Send 4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue Exchange when § A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40th and 41st Streets Officf and Wardrooms: TVritefok ItTlTXl/ "Vf^l>W 404.406 408.410 412 Easl 34lh S!. KkwCatai it.. « E* W IV^KrV THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Qulch Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE FOR PRICES. THE PIERSOIM-SEFTON CO. Designers, Manufacturers anil Builders of Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY Mention the Florists' Exclmnge_ BLOOMSBURG, PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., riANUFACTURERS OF hoi BED SASH, AIR DRIED dULF CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER QREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST, 49-0ur descriptive SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES. '**"»•<' Simplicity and Safety of Construction. No Spreading of Walls. Most Effective and Reliable Ventilation. Perfect Guttering. Note.— The V Gutter, as well as the other parts of the houses, peculiar to this construc- tion, are fully covered by Letters Patent. Wbite foe Catalogue A- DIETSCH <& CO., Patentees Manufacturers of California Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress Greenhouse Material. CHICAGO, ILL. VOL. XV., NO. 7 Supplement to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE February 14, 1903 Our Gallery of Tine Specimens ACER PSEUDO PLATANUS— European Sycamore Maple On the grounds of the Estate of the late Mr. William Walter Phelps, Teaneck, N. J. Planted 30 years, the tree has attained height of 35 feet. As the picture shows, it is a grand shade tree, and really deserves to be n ore extensively planted than it is to-day. Carnation Society fleeting and Exhibition Number A WEEKLY" MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 21, 1903 Vol. XV. No. 8 One Dollar Per Year NOVELTIES IN CARNATIONS We Offer Strong Rooted Cuttings of the Following Leading Varieties, Viz. : Enchantress "^'^''u^'ll^r.u'rZ Boston Market ','',',1,.:.,',,''"vvivi'.'rV',"'.,,'i' delivery. «i2,oo per ioo; $100.00 per 1000. irinnic Tnls sensational new scarlet is \UU11IS ,,,,-etim.- „ith a tremendous sale. •14.00 per 100; S120.00 per 1000. highly regarded. S12.00 per 100; fioo.oo per 1000. Emairranra The sweetest carnation ever rragrance ,,„,»■„ „c,,it»name. wm- ierof theCnn- i »|, at l'lni.-ei.-lpliia, 1002. for tin- besl s lllng ot American oi igin. This has been a great favorite in the New York market t.T ihc ].a-r tin-..- years, where it has been kiii.wn as ■■ l:luMi ^■'"lling." $12.00 per xoo; $100.00 per xooo. Mrs. 11 very highly. $5.00 per IOO; $40.00 per 1000. Trip Onppn Ano"»er flne new wnite 8nrt' I ne yueen ,ll8l, verv lllL.[lly tin, mriii or in the vicinity i.r Bustun, where It originated. Exceedingly prolific, grand stem, exceedingly free bloomer, fine keeper and shipper. $10.00 per 100 ; $75. 00 per xooo. I illiflrl PnnH Very largo and of fine form. Lllllall rUHU very free and continuous bloomer. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Her Majesty ™ ,V0%°0» *£rr JAPANESE FERN BALLS. We have a fine lot of these in firs t-elass shape. Extra sized balls about 8 inches in diameter. M-50 per doz.; 925*00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA (Rubber Plant). 1 srand stock or tin--,.- 1 in splendid shapr ltowh c<>--\, Very large bushy spec. large perfect leave Sfi.OO per do2 uts in a pot, fine fur decorating, hotels, etc.. i to 5 ft. hiu'h. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. BULBS lip. s.-pa- rate colors, white, red, pink, y< How and orange 3 Mixed Double, large bulbs, I'i iu.an.1 up- FOR SPRING PLANTING s I..S..M, i; i., S|i<-i i..s,n,i All,, s to 8 la mgrlnnm, i> MADEIRA VINES. PEONIES.- Fancy-Leav* GLOXINIAS Choice HtocU. Named varieties, very lame hulbs: separate colors : white, purple, red, . ^putted : I tl-I' lv. 1 Mixed colors . HVACINTHUH CANDI- CANS (Giant Summer Hyaclntn) 150 12 50 IRIS, Japan or Krcnipferi. ,arge dormant pieees, with two to thive eyes. Mail, frozv, Paul Maripiant. Bin-bank, Chas. Hen- derson Alpli l'."U\ ier. 1'. a i hi ill iw. 1-lon me \ aughan, Italia. Queen charlotte Flamingo. Austria, Alsace, Morning Star Pink, strung runts, .lap.'ines,- Tret-, 1' kinds ntin.iAs. Cactus, Double Mixed, all colors . TVBER08E8- Kxeelsinr Double Pearl. 4 to 6 inches around lstsize,3to finches GLADIOLI'S Selected Bulbs. American Hybrids, mixed 1 00 Very line mixed 75 Si', end -!/'■ mixed 65 GLADIOLI'S- Florists' Forcing Sorts. , pure white 4 50 40 oo liaybreak color 2 50 111 00 •■spt-arv, white and rose i i SO 00 "' and l.iirbl, best 2 00 IS 00 CLUCAS & BODDINCTON CO. 12-814 Greenwich St., cor. jane st.. New York City. TELEPHONE, 4390 SPRING. Importers, Exporters I Growers' Agts. ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Ask for Special Trained Fruit Tree Circular. ENGLISH MANETTI Per 100. a Low bii.lded. grafting Tea Roses, $12.00 per 1000. DflCEC Per 100, (10.00: per 1000, $90.00 »*«-»OEO Low budded, two years old. Magna Charta. l'aionia. 1'lrieh Brunner, Baroness Rothschild. These are the four best kinds for pot culture. We have a general assortment of other kinds. Rosa Hermosa, Manian Cochet, white and pint, two years old, per 100, $12.00. Crimson Rambler, 1st, $15.00; 2d, $12.00; 3d, $10.00. H. P. ROSES, Standards, all leading varieties, $4,511 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large flowering, fin- est varieties, .la. Kmaiml. Ib-iin n Iluehess of Edinburgh, etc. two PHI .In/.; $211 old, field . per do/. : UK. per nm. Asparagus Piumasus Nanus CUT STRINGS, £)0 CTS* EACH- W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. ENGLISH ivies, pot-grown *lip.i«i.$12.(l0,$15.0liperlilo. S i- iii.mis,$!I.ini.$12.ini. si;,. er.lii/. (II.O.VISIAS, separate colors. $4,011 per UNI; $;|.,.h,.,i, $7.5(1 per 1000, RHODODENDRONSforEaaterforcing; all fine per doz., $4 50 Nobody k for them. Bushy, well-budded planti 12-15 ISE<.ON"IA, Tuberous Hooted, Single, sepa- rate colors, crimson, rose, white, yellow, orange, $2.75 per UN); $25.00 per 1000. I per 111(1; $35.00 per WOO. ; interesting stock in I VI1SI KM MI I'l.KATIM. pot grown, for forcing, $5. 00 per doz. STAPH YI.EACOLC1IICA, pot grown. $5.00 per doz. own, for fore- ad pink, $5.00 ,l)Mtd)AI.IS, double, white JAPAN FERN I! AI.I.s, dormant. selected, large bulbs. $3.50 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. ASPAKAGIS SPKENI.EKI SEED, 35c. per l'Ni; $2.50 per 1000. JAPAN LILIES. See Wholesale Catalogue. < \ N n \ s. 25 varieties. ABk for prices. KENTIAS. We have the largest stock of large Eentias in the country. Call and see them. orlng It, ilbs in all varieties. Ask for prices and varieties. sceive visitors at our Nurseries . We have 00 acres planted with the •y. See Spring Catalogue for other stock. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford N. Exchange when writing. 182 The Florists' Exchange f COMPETENT HELP Is a question that quantities of ink has been wasted on. Why not try Mushroom Culture; Easily grown under benches, cellars, at a temperature of 55 to 65 degrees. SO ltost., S3. SO W. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK. when writing. Spiraea Japonlca. Compacta Rultiflora. Astilboides Floribunda &3.00 per IOO. WIS, AZALEA Mollis " Pontic ROSES, best :S, large, 7-9. ...522.50 per 1 ra, with tin cupB 35.00 ,the Excelsior Pearl. 4-6, ?7. 515.00 per 100 35.00 40.00 45.00 " I per 1000; 3-4, KS.UU pel 10.00 " I Prices on all Spring Bulbs & Plants cheerfully glv. IF. "XV. O- SCHMITZ, ZF>:n?±:n.oe Bay, 1ST. 5T. HIGH GRADE SEEDS. Aster Queen of the Market, beet early variety, in separate colors or Trade pkt. oz. mixed $0 20 $0 50 " Semple's Branching, in separate colors or mixed 20 75 " Giant Comet, " •' ...... 20 1 50 " Peony Perfection, " " 20 1 25 " Vlck's Branching, white " ...... 20 1 25 Look through our new Catalogue for all other desirable kinds of Seeds at popular prices. WALTER MOTT SEED & BULB CO. JAM ESTOWN, N. Y. COCOSiS LATANI X,utescens. Poi; 50 Barclay Street, New York! Branch, 404 E. 34th St., New York. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. SWEET 80L1IJI (Centaurea Imperialist The beautiful, artistic, fswee scented tlowers are borne on long strong stems and when cut static for a week in good condition, i splendid thing for cutting during April, May and June. Should b< sown at once. We can supply ii the following colors : Trade Pkt. Oz. PURE WHITE $0.20 $0.76 DELICATE LILAC 20 .75 BRILLIANT ROSE 20 .75 DEEP LAVENDER 20 .75 DARK ROSE 20 .75 DEEP PURPLE 20 .76 FINEST MIXED COLORS .20 .60 There is still time to sow Ager atums, Petunias, Lobelias, Py. rethrum, Verbenas, Vincas, etc. etc. Our Wholesale Price List give: a complete list ; if you have not i copy we will send you one oi receipt of your business can or other evidence showing tha you are entitled to receive it. DREER 7 14 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. New Crop Flower Seeds for Present Sowing. ASTER. The Carlson. Trade Pkt. Oz. uftaut Perfection Pa?onla-tlow- Victoria, purpl Hohenzo BALSAM. Alba Pel n eta. Double Eose-Howari BEGONIA Vernon DuchessofEdln Rex hybrids BROWALLIAspeclosa ma CANDYTUFT Giant, hya white (better CELOSIA (Cockscomb) Pres. Thle CENTAUREA candidlsslma, I ' IMPJIUVEI) Trade Pkt. Oz. ALYSSUM. Vaughan'sLittleG.in, extra .10 .26 Maritlmum. sweet 05 .15 ANTIRRHINUM. Larg, 11. .«. in.-, white. scarlet, pink, golden yellow, each.. .10 .25 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. nine aee.ls.Jl.OO; Decumbena 100 see ScandensDeflexus...lOO seed ASTER, Queen or the Minim., C0BAEA i DAISY, Burbank's new Sha DRACAENA Indlvlsa GERANIUM, apple-see, ,10,1. GREVILLEArobusta KENILWORTHIVY(Linaiia New white LEMON VERBENA LOUELIA Crystal Pala Bedding i. Emperor \\ illlai White La. JAPAN FERN BALLS « FERN DESIGNS &$% BULBS Every Bulb we send out l$ sound and of best quality 12 loo AM A KYI, 1. IS fiiriimsissima, brilliant scarlet $11.30 »2.00 HEIiONIA, tuberous rooted. lMto2 in . white, r-.se, red, yellow and omnge, separate. 40 2.50 DOUBLE BEGONIA, 1'4 to 2 in., separate eolors 70 5.00 RKOIIMAS, siiiffle and double, niixeil. I1, to 3 in., very fine 50 3.50 CAI.I.A, spotted, large bulbs 40 2.50 CALAUI1TM i Elephant's Earl- 8x8 30 2.00 s\ln 40 3.25 Efil2 s.-, 6.00 Monster 1.75 14.00 OALADIFM, fancy leaved. We handle mil) tin- choicest brilliant colored Itrti/ili.-iu sorts. I., name. In 25 rarest varieties 1.25 10.00 Mixed stock does not pay to grow. CANSAS. All il,, rists' sorts (send for list), »2.oo to $4.00 per 100. DAHLIAS. All florists' sorts. Send for list and GLADIOLI. Clean, smooth stock— 12 100 HKXi American II \ I. rids, 110 per cent, light and white $0.15 $1.00 $0,110 MAY, florists' favorite forcer .30 2.IKI 1S.00 Choicest white anil light .25 1.75 15.00 Rose 20 1.26 lii.oo GrofTs Hybrids 40 3.00 25.00 All other mixed and named GLOXINIAS Hybrida erecta enissifolia, in sepa- rate white, blue, red, violet anil ticered 50 4.00 Mixed 40 3.00 LILIVM Auratum, fixll .... Mm 7.011 Kubrum.SxO S5 dim Album, 8x9 75 5.50 Tigriiiuiii, single or double 00 4.00 TlItKROSKN, double Ex- celsior Pearl- 4l(! ami over 1.00 8.50 3x4 and over . . .50 4.00 ASPARAGIIS December! ASl'AKAias Nanus, rlpi ASI'AltAdl > LATANIA III SHASTA DAISY- B.-st j'a\in- .-nt llnwr 25 2.00 IHANTIM s Oriental is, Japan frinu'fl. s.'ini-.louhle ,in Address B.D.BERGER&CO. 47 Barclay St,. NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ASTERS BLUE Truffaut's Paeony Perfection WHITE, PINK, BLUE, PURPLE Trade phi., 25C.1 oz„ $1.50 D. UNDRETH & SONS, FLORIST DEPARTMENT, 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CANNAS 50 very fine sorts. DAHLIAS 35 ver? flne 8orts- MADEIRA VINES, OXALIS Named sorts. CINNAMON VINES. PEONIFQ 0ur collection is r E U n ■ *• ° one of the most extensive and carefully selected ex- tant. Over 350 very finest kinds. Geraniums, Carnations, Roses, Etc., Etc. We aim to have the very best. WRITE IIS FOR PRICES. EVERYTHING TRI'K TO NAME. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, Ohio. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. ~r^r- .'-• .-_-.-_■.--••.--••.--■'.-.• r_- -r-:-.-- .--- .-- .--■ .'-.'- .--.-_■ .--."- r~-^'~-r~-r.} NOTICE X NIIRSERV STOCK in large quantities. Wholesale List J- now ready. 1 CLEMATIS PANICULATA Xj Two years, No. 1, at $6.00 per 100; three years, I very fine, at $7.25 per 100. LARGE SHADE TREES. For Varieties and Prices see Wholesale List. BJV* Young Stock for transplanting. •({ THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, NJ. " Mention the Florists' Exchange New Crop 1902 Now in Stock. Really Produces Mushr WRITE FOB PIUCES ON QUANTITY. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., Chicago. 1 4 Barclay St., New York Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing. EMOTION BANDS' the calyx together. TRY THEM SEEDS, PLANTS and BULBS HENRY F. HICHELL, Seed Growers and Importers, 1018 Market St., Philadelphia Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HYBRID CARNATION SEED a. Apollo and r„..l.len P.oauty, Burbank's Shasta Daisy Seed, 250. Penoo; $2 .ooPer 1000 Asparagus Sprengeri Seed, Smilax Seed, 25c per.z Pansy, CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., New Crop, $1.00 per 1000. Giant Flowering, mixed, $2.00 per oz. LOOMIS, CAL. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writ DREER'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 1110; $25.00 per 1000 Slnele, Finest Mlxed-35c. doz.; Double -Scarlet, rose, white ani *!.1I New Frilled II, .1 ntn nil v irinu'eil likr 11 single Petunia. '-'■">.: $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. CALADIVM, Fancy Leaveil -25 named sorts.$1.25doz.: $10.00 p. Choice mixture $1.00,1,,/,, $soo per 100. CALADIVM Escul.-iituiii 1 Elephant's Ear)— Dnz. 100 : to x inches in ■ I to 10 " 115c. )in< GLOXINIAS Finest strain, choice choicest mixture, 50c. doz.; $4.00 pe ISMENE Calatlihia— $1.50 doz.; $H UIIIIM Auratum s tn li in. h, 71 $1.00 doz.; $8.00 per loo. II t,, 1:1 it,, 1,11.11 M Speciosuiu Alt, 11111 s to Rill. run, Bt GLADIOLUS-Aineriran Hybrid $9.00 per 1000. MONTHRETIA-Sil choice named varieties, 25c 7 im ,,. , 1 ■/ . $14 .1 st Mixed, $1.00 perl ; $1.75 per 1 $12.50 per 1000. TIGRIDIA Conchitlora, Oraiulilloru iillm, l'avonia— $2.00 per 1 $15.00 per 1000. Til HEROSES-Doublc Pearl, 1st size, $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. " " " 2nd " .60 •' 5.00 For complete list see our Wholesale Price List— free to florists. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florls 184 The Florists' Exchange GLADIOLI Our Motto: QUALITY FIRST. We have, however, a suffi- cient quantity to supply all ARTHUR COWEE, Head for Catalogue. BERLIN, N.Y. HELLERS MICE P^OOF SEED CASES. Send for Prices HELLER & CO. MONTCLAIR, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Onion Seed I have 2000 pounds "f Yellnw Strausburg and Yellnw fllolie Paiiv.-rs ONION SKJSD; grown trom selected bulbs, In L902. Quality guaranteed. CANNAS President McKlnlev. President Cleveland, Ohas. Hend»rHon, I'nul M n i.| 11:1 lit, Sf cretatre I'lieli; , Al[ihc.nse II. .in ier. < 'fi in pi .,11. ' In cago, Queen Chariot to, Mm.-. Crozy, Yellow Crozv. Gol.len lied. lor, Fl. .rente Vatlglian. same dwarr; Kri.nns, Alloiuanla. Burbank, Orange I'ueen, Eldorado, admiral Dewey, Duko of Marlborough, Alba Rowea. or Peach Blow, Mile. Bor.it, Robert c'rlsty, Cuba, Gov. Roosevelt, Samuel Troloaso, Defender, Chll.lsil. Robusla, Cnbos, Hillaire. Flamingo, 2-3 eves, sound tubers, $1 25 | .or 100; $12.00 per 1000; r.OOO, $ 1 0.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. G. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky. GLADIOLI FOR FORGING H. GILMAN, Salmon-scarlet $20.00 WM. FALCONER, Extra fine pink 20.00 SHAKESPEARE, White, suffused crimson-rose 50.00 EXTRA WHITE AND LIGHT, Mixed 25.00 WHITE AND LIGHT, Good mixed 12.00 SCARLET AND RED, " " .. 7.00 AUGUSTA.White with blueanthers $50.00 BRENCHLEYENSIS, Scarlet 6.00 CERES, Rose and white 8.00 LAMARCK, Cherry 15.00 MAY, White flaked crimson 20.00 COLUMBIA, Orange-scarlet, mottled 20.00 250 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, discount for cash with order. Special Prices on Large Quantities. We have a large stock of the following: Madeira Vines, Oxalis, Montbretias, Spotted Callas, Apios, Hyacinthus, Candicans, Etc. Wholesale Catalogue on application. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TUBEROSES JOHN F. CROOM & BRO. Growers, MAGNOLIA, N. C. Uentloo the Florists' Exchange when writing. T BLANC HEW WHITE CANNA The Greatest Novelty in Cannas MONT BLANC will become one of the most popular Cannas for bedding purposes ; it contrasts so beautifully with the crimson varieties, and grows so even in beds. It has ample bright green foliage ; the flowers have fine form, the spikes are large, entirely erect and are borne just the right distance above the foliage. Potted Plants, ready for delivery in March, 75c. each. $7.50 per Dozen; $50.00 per 100. Stock limited. NEW CUSul SiBLEB, "PBILBDELPHIB" Flowers larger, more double, do not fade white, more durable, brighter color, not subject to mildew as Crimson Kambler is. 2% in., $12.00 per 100; $ I 00.00 per 1000. One-year field plants, cut back to 15 to 18 in., $25.00 per 100. One-year field plants, 2% to 3 ft., $4.00 per doz., $30 00 per 100. Two-year field plants, 3 to 3% ft., Bushy, $7.00 per doz ; $50.00 per 100. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. rneoaosia B. snepfierrj go. VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CAL. Fnrfiigium Grande, tubers, •'>,, m : .ijillM , ?11.(H» pel lilt). 1-111 . *.VHI per Seeds Grow Burpee's Probably you have heard of this famous motto for many years but have you proved for yourself that Burpee's Seeds are the BEST that Grow? Ifnot, write to-day for Burpee's Farm Annual forp.ii.tf— so well -kh:.u mi* "Tin' Lf.'a.hn.,' Anu-r- i 1-1111 Ke.-d I'uUdu^ne. " It is an elegant hunk of 1st pages, with hnautiful cnlnred plates and will he sent Fit KV. to iilnnters even where; —to others upon receipt of 10 cents, which is less than cost per copy in quarter-million editions. Write TO-DAY. Do not delay ! 1 1 is sufficient to address simply BURPEE, Philadelphia Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN First Quality Strictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York SHAMROCK Strong anil fine plants*, nr-l ri^ht for St. Patrick's Day. $4.00 per inn; or iiO cts per doz. by mail. XXX SEEDS Verbena Grandiflora. Finest mammoth- flowering mixed. 1000 seeds, 50c. Cineraria. Finest lur^e tinwering dwarf. 1000 Cyclamen Giganteum. The elmieest, giant- "llnwering varieties in l,en( mixture. 200 seeds, §1.00; half pkt.. 50c. Phlox Fumila Compacta. Very dwarf and compact; grand for pots; in finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. Alyssuiu Compactum. The most dwarf and compact variety gmwn; perfect little balls when grown m p<.ts. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest largo-flowering fringed varieties, mixe.l; single and double. fifteen vara.. r,tio seeds, si. mi; half pkt. " CASH. Extras added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. -Asst-e-r Fine Branching, Aster Seed Seniple's finest mixed, 60 cts. per oz.; $5.00 per lb. VIOLETS, root.-. I runners. Marie Louise, Lady Campbell and Imperial, 50 eta. per 100; $4.00 per CINERARIA. Rupp'8 Strain, 4 in., $5.00 per 100. DAISIES Belli* i, tine plants. 40 cts. per 100; M.O0 per 1000 J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 50,000 CANNAS ; I '., 1 1 , •100. H: Hoots and <;la.li,> Tiitoiua I laria, stroll;; Held roots. Jli.oO per I Shrubs and Vines. Send for List. Cash, Please. BBNJ. CONNELL, West drove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! 5,000 Caladium Bulbs, to close out at once. Also write us for contract prices on Tuberoses. Fall delivery. STALLINGS & JOHNSON, Wallace, N.'C. Fern Halls ■ Jackson & Perkins Co. 1 NEWARK, N. V. HICH CRADE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS OUR SPECIALTY Catalogue upon application. R, & J FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SELECTP1D STRAINS OF FLORISTS FLOWER SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS in bulk. Illustrated Catalogue. F\eli;inge when writing. | RAWSOH'S Qnprfn 'mtf& Arlington Tested UOOUU &EDS&J FOR THE FLORIST W. W. RAWSON & CO.^l8. Boston, Mass. 18 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ■ iiiiiHiiiiiiitiiiTTTTTTl 3Sce FLOWER SEEDS I \ FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower < Qnedllnbnrg, Germany in Brans Forcing Boms G. VLASVELD &. SONS, Sassenheim, Holland. Growers of Superior Hyacln'hs, Tulips and Daffodils Messrs. Maltus & Ware, TS^fiq Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Febnmry 21, 19(13 The Florists' Exchange J85 IfflERICAN Sill) TRADE ASSOCIATION Wnii.i r. sii.ki's, Philadelphia I X. Vniir. I>'- M..IIH — . Imivii. \ fee I'r.-Ml. It-lit ; I '. S- [•nlodo, i ihlo Second \ • S. F. Wllliu-.l. \\ .-t M.-i— li.-l-l. t'-iiii . Sf.-r. tin > >i ii.l N i-lnrk. Milf ■ i.l. i-iiii. . \-Mstiihl PEORIA, ILL.— James C. Murray has d store at S2] South Adams store "ill be managed by John Mii-hie, a seedsman of 20 years' experience. ST. JOSEPH. MO. -The Missouri Val- h£ Seed Company, which recently moved into larger quartets at 110 South Fourth street, will employ thirty per- sons in its seed packing department this season, as against four seed pack- ers last year. The firm reports a heavy sale of early Spring flower seeds. A. ■ Samuel is manager of the company. ST. PAUL. — Catalogue men in gen- eral, seedsmen in particular, will hail with delight the new postage bill which provides for the mailing of catalogues in bulk the same as newspapers. The department will be saved a stupendous amount of labor. likewise the seedsmen. The department will save not only the expense of canceling stamps, but also the cost of printing them, which, in the aggregate, must amount to thousands of dollars annually. The seedsmen will save the cost of stamping and in many instances the cost of the wrapper, as all catalogues for a common post office can be addressed in pencil and wrapped in a common bundle to be distributed by the postmaster to the separate ad- dresses. As the season advances the shortage of many varieties becomes more ap- parent. The prevailing scarcity of so many stocks should revert to the bene- fit of the catalogue men. for country merchants will not and cannot stock up on scarce sorts with the result that the farmers will order direct. VERITAS. EDSTOMS DECISION AS TO DRIED PEASE— The following deci- sions have been handed down by the general appraisers at New York: PEEP PEASE.— The term "seed nease" in paragraph 250. tariff act of 1897, ap- plies to selected varieties of pease ordi- ' ible seeds, which ancv names, and id on truck farms tsed as food for tnMe or culinary purposes. PLATE-EYED MARROWFAT AND WHITE-EYED MARROWFAT PEASE.— Dried peas of these varieties, chiefly used as seed to raise pease for culinary purposes in the term of green pe.ee. aro Enable as seed pease, at 40 cents per bushel, under said paragraph 250. FIELD PEASE.— The Canadian field pea, sometimes called the "Canadian Beauty" pea, which is adapted to the pur- poses of raising ensilage and forage for cattle, or for enriching the soil by being plowed tiniler, and which is imported al- most exclusively tor manufacturing pur- poses, such as tlie making nf split i, ease for so nil. ami I'm ol li.-r em,: ninplion pur- poses not culinary, cannot be classified i but is dutiable, when in a dried state, under the same paragraph at :io cents per bushel, as "pease, dried, not specially provided for." THE "MUSTARD SEED" CASE.— The famous mustard seed case- of Wil- liam H. Bell, of the town of Lockport, N. Y., against Frank B. Mills, of Syra- cuse, x. y.. has been settled on the de- fendant's proposition. The plaintiff purchased a quantity of seed oats' from the defendant, who is a seedsman, and after tiny had been sowed it was found that they contained a large per- uild mustard seed. As a selected are sold under vari are planted in gardr Japan Bamboo Canes Stumpp & Walter Co. SO Barclay Street, Blew York Branch Store 404 E. 34th St., N. y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. consequence, Bell's farm was badly In- jured for some time and he brought suit to recover from the seedsman. A verdict "I' $H00 was first awarded him iel In mis set aside and a new trial ordered, i in the new t rial t in- • ase w ai non-suited ami an appca I taken In i In- Appellate 1 u\ tsimt ordered a new trial. on the ground that there was erroi In taking the case from the Jury. The terms of settlement an- private, European Notes. The clearing away of the frost has .Li.- our cabbage plants and pull out the latest developments In rogues. The early varieties having been more per- fect i\ developed appear to have stood the Winter fairly well; but the later sorts, which did not get sun enough to develop them, are a very moderate lot. A small fne broke out in the ware- house nf Jacob Wrench & Sons through a careless act on the part of a passer- by I The damage was slight. L. G. King, of John K. King, Cogge- shall, has passed away at a compara- tively early age. He had been ill for a long time. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. of Seed Corn and Vine Seeds, ARTHUR COWEE, Berlin, N. Y.— Cat- alogue of i',r. .ti's new Hybrid Gladioli, with other varieties of acknowledged merit. An interesting pamphlet, profusely illustrated. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COM- PANY, Ventura -l.y-the-sva. Cal. — De- scriptive Catalogue of Seeds. Bulbs and Plants, with an int. resting list of Novel- ties and Specialties. Illustrated. W. B. LONGSTRETH, Gratiot, O— Il- lustrated Catalogue of Garden, Field and Flower Seeds. Supplies, etc. PLEASANT VALLEY NURSERIES, Moorestown, N. J. — Illustrated Catalogue of Nursery Stock. Arthur J. Collins is proprietor of this concern. MISS C. H. LIPPINCOTT. Minneapolis, Minn. — Catalogue of Flower Seeds, Plants, etc. Illustrated. T. R. WATSON. Plymouth, Mass.— Catalogue of Xurs.-ry Stock. Perennial Herbaceous Plants. Conifers, etc. Estab- lished 60 years. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS CORPORA- TION, Boston. .Mass-Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs. Plants. Supplies, etc. A very com- prehensive and valuable catalogue, giving full descriptions and other instructive in- formation. 30,000 DAHLIAS Whole field-grown clumps, $4 00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Send for list, we can save you money. A.B.DAVIS&SON.Purcellville.Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. 25 leading varieties, all under name, fjiirranteed true, including thf liest sorts in cultivation, such as " Livoni, Nymphiea, Lemon The] i & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. Strong field-grown roots, whole or divided. Fine assortment. Send for list and prices. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SPECIAL OFFER MB HEBBBCEOUS PLHHTS A rare opportunity to lay in stock. The plants are fine and in perfect condition. 50 at 100 rates ; 250 at 1000 rates. Doz 100 Achillea Millll'ohum Kos.um "Ce- rise Queen" $ 50 $3.50 Achillea Ptarmlca H. pi. "The Pearl" 50 3.50 Adluinia Cirrliusa (Mountain Fringe) 50 3.50 Anemone Japonlca Alba, 3-in. pots 50 4.00 Anemone Japonica Elegantis- sima, 3-in. pots 50 4.00 Anemone Japonica "Lady Ardl- laum," 3-in. pots 60 4.00 Am-nume Japoniea "Queen Char- lotte." 3-in. pots 50 4.00 Ate mono Japonica Rosea Su- perba (new), 3-in. pots 1.00 6.00 Alyssum Saxatilo Onipactum... 60 4.00 Arabis Albida (Alpina.) Rock Cress 50 3.60 Aster Nova; Anglse Rosea 60 3.60 Astilbe (Spirse) Japonica 50 3.50 Boltonia Asteroldes 60 3.50 Boltonia Latesquamse 60 4.00 Hnptisia Australis i False In- digo) 50 3.50 Bocconia Cordata i Japonica) . .. 50 4.00 campanula .Media (Canterbury Bells) 50 3.50 Cam] ila IV!-sie;i.f,,]ia Grandi- flora 50 4.00 Campanula Persicaefolia Gran- diflora Alba 75 5.00 Clematis Davidiana 50 4.00 Clematis Integrifolia Durandi (new), strong plants in pots.. 3.50 Coreopsis Lanceolata (true) 50 3.50 Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandi- flora 50 2.50 Daisy "Prince Henry" (new), 3- in. pots 1.50 10.00 By far the finest of the hardy Daisies yet offered. Daisy "Shasta." 3-in. pots 75 5.00 I iclphinjiim Coi too aim . . r,u 1 an Delphinium Hybridum. 3-in. pots 50 4.00 Delphinium H\l>ndtim Kelway's. 3-in. pots 75 5.00 Desmondium Penduliflorum 1.00 6.00 Die.-ntr.-i Sp.-ctahilis t Ph-cling Heart) 75 5.00 Digitalis Gloxinoides. 3-in. nots. 50 4.00 Digitalis Purpurea. 3-in. pots.. 50 3.50 Euphorbia C Ilal.a i l-'lo\\, tin- Spurge) 50 3.50 Funkia. Ovata (Blue Day Idly). 60 3.50 Funkia Undulata Variegata (Variegated Dav Lilv) 50 4.00 Funkia Kuhoordata i Ci a ndiflora) White Dav Lilv 1.00 6.00 Gaillanlia Grniidillnrn (Blanket Flower) 60 4.00 Gypsophila Paniculata (Baby's Breath) 50 3.50 Helianthus Maximilliana 50 3.00 it, nantlius Mollns iliowny Sun- flower) 50 2.50 Helianthus Multiflora fl. pi. (Double Sunflower) 50 4.00 Helianthus Multifinrus Grandi- plenus 1.00 6.00 The finest of the hardy Sun- flowers. 1 bun- a orallN 1 > 1 i ■ t i i ' lold - en Day Lily) 50 3.50 Horn, ■f.icallis Fnlva (Tawnv Day Lily) 50 3.00 Hemerocallis Flav.i (Lemon Lily) 50 4.00 H.-m.-t'orallis Kwnns.i (Fulva fl. pi.) Double Day Lily 50 4.00 Hemerocallis Thunbergii 75 5.00 Heuchera Sanguinea 75 5.00 HOLLYHOCKS. Doz. ton Double, mixed colors 1.00 6.00 Single, mixed colors 75 6.00 Allegheny, mixed colors 1.00 6.00 JAPANESE IRIS. p,,z. 1110 1000 Twenty superb named sorts, strong roots JO. 50 $4.00 $35.00 Iris Nudicaule (Dwarf Iris) 50 2.50 20.00 Hi, i is Sempei \ Irens I Ever- green C.nndvlnftl 50 3.60 Lathyrvis Latlfolia (Per- ennial Pea) 75 5.00 Lobelia Cardinalls (Car- dinal Flower! 50 4.00 Lyslmnchla Xummularia (Moneywort! 2.00 15.00 Monarda Didyma (Bee Balm or Oswego Teal.. 50 3.50 \. i„ i i i :i, , i . Ivy 1.50 10.00 Prompt Shipments. GERMAN IRIS. „ 1)02. 100 '1 en fine named sorts, strong year-old roots $ GO $3.50 Fine Mi^ed. strong year- old roots 2.00 PHLOX. D< 100 Deeussata. Choice named sorts 60 3.50 Deeussata mixed strong plants 50 3.00 Amcena (Lovely Phlox).. 60 4.00 Subulate (Moss Pink). Two varieties — white and pink 50 2.50 cultivation. strong field-grown plants 50 4 00 From 2%-in. pots 50 3.00 Physostegia Virginica Alba 1.00 6.00 Polygonum Amplexicaule tixyphillum (Mountain 30.011 16.00 PYRETHRUM ROSEUM. HARDY PINKS. P/EONIAS. Twenty Kelway's choic- est double varieties, strong roots, 2 and 3 Fine double mixed, strong roots, 2 and 3 eyes each 1.35 8.00 Papaver Orientale (Orien- tal Poppy), strong pot- grown plants. which transplant without loss. 50 4.00 l'anlaiithus Sinensis (Blackberry Lilv) 50 2.50 Penstemon BarbartusTor- reyi 50 3.50 RUDBECKIA. ^ Golden Glow. Field plants 50 2.00 Golden Glow. Clumps 1.00 6 00 Purpurea (Great Purple Cone Flower) 75 5 00 Maxima (Great Cone Flower) 75 5.00 Suh-Tomentosa (Black- eyed Susan) 50 3.60 Sedum Maximum (Great Stone-crop) 50 3.00 Sedum Speetabllls Varie- gata 50 4.00 Spir.-ea Chinensis (Sinen- sis) 1.00 6 00 Spiraa Palmate (true)... 7.", 5.00 Spira-a Palmata Elegnns. Stachys Lanata (Woolley Woundwort) 50 3.50 \ an liana Officinalis (Gar- den Heliotrope) 75 5.00 Veronica Longifolia Sub- lica Incana es" 50 3.50 HARDY GRASSES. clumps, 3-in. square. .. 50 :: Eulalla Japonica Varie- gate, clumps, 3-in. :: 50 square 50 4.00 Phalaris Arundlnacea Va- riegata (Variegated Ribbon Grass) 50 3.00 Unloia Latlfolia (Seaside Oats) 75 ' 00 No Charge for Packing. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N J, Mention the Florists' Exchange when 186 The Florists' Exchange 150,000 AND A F0L: Union County Nurseries, , LINE OP HAEDY ORNAMENTAL STOCK. HIRAM T. JONES, ELIZABETH, N. J. the FIorlstB' Exchange when writing. TREES Choice Evergreens. Shrubs, Roses. Vines. Herbaceous Plants. Hardy Azaleas. Rhododendrons. Fruit Trees. Foreign Grape Vines. Hedge Plants. FRED'K W. KELSEV, 150 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. F. &, F. NURSERIES SS& Wholesale TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment Tradeipatalogue Mi'iili.m !!.■ i i. ■ I 'i writing. ^^^^ Ligustrum Regelianum (Prostrate Privet) A variety of merit. Much hardier than California. Largest Stock in America. All Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut, HIIIPhlia.,Pa. WM. WARNBR HARPER, Prop. Ucntlon the Florists' Exchange CALIFORNIA PRIVET At Reduced Prices. STOYE & STEELE, Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eatontown, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Surplus Mrs..) stock Apple, Peach, Norway maple, Irish juniper. Abundance, Hale Plum. Address C. L LONGSDORF, &2S. Floradale, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. Nurseries B0SK00P, HOLLAND Hardy Jlzateas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot=Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc, No Agents Cataloyuo frooun d. 'in and. No Agents Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Vegetable Plants ■ CTTIIPF Bie Boston, Tennis Bal LCI IlllfC ltoston Market and other van 15c. per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. LEEK 15o. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. PARSLEY Strong, 40c. per 100; $1.50 per 1000. R.VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. P. MJWERKKM H23 summit Ave, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirxa Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. EVERGREEN __ Stock of h"th large and EVERGREEN TREES in front variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Com-sponilenco solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. When in Enrui.r it. in. ■ til road depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. 8LAAUW & GO, f;uiiMiis' ■■luiMd" lUiicSpritres— inn Mention the Florists* Exchange FINE flDANfiEC BEARING GRAFTED Ulf AHUCO SIZES 12 in.. Bushy, from 4-in. pots $20.00 per 100 1518 in. " " " 30.00 KIN KAPiS. 10-12 in.. Bushy, from 4 in. pots $20 00 per 100 LEMONS. 12-15 in .Bushy, from 4-in. pots $20 00 per 100 18-24in., " " " 30.00 ORANGES, LEMONS, LIMES. Fine Specimen Plants, well br&nohed 3-4 ft., $2.00 to*:] 00 each. ROSES. Climbing Clothilde Soupert, Strong field-grown $10.00 per 100 CLEMATIS APIIPOLIA. A fine variety. Hom^wliat Miinl.ir to 0 Paniculata, but blooms Karlier ami Lasts Longer- Strong plants from3-in. pots $8. 00 per 100 litis ELASTIC A (Top Cuttings). 10-12 in $20 00 per 100 KENTIA BELMOREANA. 12-16in.6ch.lvs ,3-ln. pots $18 00 per 100 Pboenix Reclinalaand Farlnlfera 12-15 in., 4-in. pots $15 00 per 100 (Not less than 40 of a class at 100 rate). CANNA8 (Dormant Roots). 2-3 eyes to each division, best sorts. . .$15.00 per 10O0 CITRUS TRIFOLIATA Best Oefensive Hedge I'lant. Introduced. Stion ;, field-grown plants. lD-L'li in *s no per woo (Not less than 100 of a class at 1000 rate . ) Latanias, Pandanus, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. Write for Catalogue. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc , Frultland Nurseries, Augusta Ca. (Established in 1856.) Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Hl'.A'l'll HI" I \'l , FiiKMKK iiWNl.lt. Forced Sale of NURSERY STOCK NORWICH NURSERIES, E. RYTHER. Propr. NORWICH. CONN. E. O.— Norway Mnples, 12 ft.. $25.00 per 100. TREES. TREES. Norway and Sugar Maple. Different i Wm J. CMnnlck. Trenton. W. &T. SMITH COMPANY Ceneva, N. Y. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Fruit Trees and Small Fruits ln great variety. Send for on TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OF SEEDS ot American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Pinehurst, N. C. Otto Katzensteln, ftlgr. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, flags. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHER HARDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogue. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HERBBGEQUS PEONIES. We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SORTS, in nice plants, at $12.00 per 100. List of names on application. W. MAU6ER & SONS. Guernsey. England. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trifoliatai Extra fine stock for mailing; 8 to 18 inches in height, *1ii.iki,mt Woo, $2.00 p. r I0O. FAX Y-I.K.W II) l ttlliMJIS ln collec- tion of 20 choice sorts, $3.50 and $4.50 per 100. Send Fob List. JESSAMINE GARDENS, ,uVS!m- Holland men STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOR OUR CATALOGUE. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Printing.. We are outfitted to do everything in this line required by the florist, the seedsman and the nurseryman, from an en- velope to the most stylish kind of acatalogue. Write us. . . . A. T, DE LA MARE PT8. & PUB. CO., Ltd. 2 Duan* Street, New York Nursery Department C. L. Yates, Ko RIVERSIDE, CAL.— The Chase Nur- sery Company has purchased 1,250 acres of choice foot hill land here, and will plant out an orange grove of 750 acres.i It is reported that $60,000 was paid for the tract. This land is all above water, and a pumping plant, with a 75-horse- power engine and triplex pump, will be at once installed to lift the 200 inches of water needed to irrigate the tract. Mosquito Bane. Under the heading of Mosquito-Bane the London Gardeners' Chronicle eon- tains the following: "Mr. Shipley re- cords in Nature the belief entertained in Western Africa that mosquitoes are driven away by a particular plant, some leaves of which have been sent to Kew, and have been identified as be- longing to Ocimum viride. Captain Larymore, the resident of the Kabba province, northern Nigeria, confirms the notion of the efficacy of the plant, for he says that by placing three or four of these plants round his bed at night he was able to sleep unmolested without using a mosquito net. Mr. Shipley collects a considerable amount of evidence to show that the plant has valuable medicinal properties, and may possibly be of service in banishing the gnats which are the carriers of the malaria poison." This may contain a hint which may be serviceable to flor- ists, who often have many mosquitoes in their greenhouses, because of the presence of so much heat and moisture. As many readers will know, this plant belongs to the basil family, the well- known' sweet basil being Ocimum Basilicum; and may it not be that this or some other species may possess the same virtue as O. viride. Hardiness of Chamaerops Excelsa. A friend asks me if I think the Cha- maerops excelsa would prove hardy in a garden in southern Virginia. I can- not say, but would have hopes of its success there. It is a native of China and Japan, and many plants from those countries endure considerable cold. It lives outdoors along the south coast of England, where the plants endure 15 degrees of frost at times. There are large specimens there which are of a flowering age, and which produce well- ripened seeds annually. Doubtless this and many other nice things would flour lsh in places where they are yet un- tried, were the attempt made. Climate as Affecting: Hardiness. In the English Journal of Horticult- ure, with some notes of Smilax argyrea and others, it is said our wild green briar. Smilax rotundifolia, "is almost or quite hardy, and has stood out on pergola chains and on pillars north of the rock garden at Kew for some years." Think of it, a vine which stands our hardest Winters, say, 15 de- grees below zero, being spoken of as "almost or quite hardy" ln the com- paratively mild climate of England! We know that the thorough ripening of wood which plants of all kinds get here has much to do with their passing our Winters uninjured, but none of us would think our old friend the green briar would fail to do there what it does here, viz., thrive wherever it gets a foothold. Sowing- Seeds of Ampelopsis Veitchil. Ampelopsls Veitchii, the Japanese ivy, is a vine nurserymen and florists sell by the thousands. Before large vines were as plentiful as they are to- day, the plant was Increased mainly by cuttings; but at the present time seeds can be had so easily and cheaply that to propagate it by seeds Is the plan almost everyone adopts. Seeds sown now, in boxes, under a greenhouse - stage, and brought to the light when the seeds begin to germinate, which should be in April, give good, strong sr.-diings by Autumn. Nurserymen sow the seeds outdoors in Autumn, or keep them in a damp place until Spring, sowing them as early as the ground will permit, and the pro- duct either way is hundreds of thou- sands of seedlings. The Florists' Exchange 187 CANNAS LARGE, DORMANT ROOTS Two, Three and More Eyes tho FlurlsU Wo havn thorn In quantity. 25 acres planted in 1902. Standard Sorts— Your Choice— Too well known to need description. 30 cts. per doz.; $2,00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. No lew than 20 at 100 rate; 200 al moo rate. M ci-...'\ I'.miI M,,n[iiant, Burt ink, I hai Hei li ! : l'lurelleo Vailiflian, Italia, (in.™ Charli.tt.-. riainn M mi; Star. See ftnat page ol cover far .ill other Spring Bulbs uml similar prices. CLUCAS <& BOOIDINGrXOlSr CO. 812-814 Creenwich St., Cor. Jane St., NEW YORK CITY Importers, Exporters and (irowers' Agents of Seeds, Bulbs and Plants. Telephone 4390 Spring Bxcfaa ui;e when writing. Skimmla Japonlca. The Skimmla Japonlca is one of the Iwarf broad-leaved evergreens rarely men In Uiis country, yet entirely hardy, it least as far north as Philadelphia, nts of It have stood out un- iretected for many years. It Is one -i 1 1 1 r i r i \ of the evergreens which owe ihelr obscurity to the lack of enterprise kf Importers to invest a few dollars to • ■st many plants of this class almost inknown here. There has no doubt leen some excuse for this in the years iast. The nurseryman's sales were nade North, hence he grew and Im- iorted such sorts only as were very lardy. Now his sales are extending -nuith as well, and to keep his trade Q the height of others he will have to ■mliraee in his lists, not only stock lardy with him, but that also which .vlll be hardy hundreds of miles south >f him. And this he will have to be ioing soon, or get left a long way be- lind. The Skimmia japonlca is but a dwarf n-ergreen, rarely growing but two to three feet high. Its flowers are white ind of delicious fragrance; and suc- eeding the blooms are berries, which become of a bright red and which last ill Winter. When well berried the plant is very handsome. It makes an exceedingly effective pot plant, and ~an be increased from seeds or cut- tings. Magnolia Grandlflora. It is said of the Magnolia grandiflora that when groves of it are in blossom in the South the odor of the flowers Is almost Intoxicating. Our few solitary specimens here do not give us a chance to realize this delight, though the indi- vidual flowers are slightly fragrant. But the broad, shining evergreen leaves give such a marked character to the tree that one can scarcely believe it to be a native of an American forest. As in most cases of plant species, there are striking variations in the individ- uals. Some have long and quite nar- row leaves, others leaves almost round, and then, while some are green on both sides, others are of a deep cinnamon color on the underside. These "fuzzy" ones, . as they are called, have also fuzzy shoots; and, because of the con- trast of color, many prefer this sort to any other. It has been said that the flowers follow in their petals the form of the leaf, being narrow-petaled on the rar- row-leaved ones, and broad-petaled on the broad-leaved sorts. How this may be I do not know, but Mr. John Fraser, of Huntsville, Ala., says the narrow- leaved ones are the first to flower. Besides being hardy in sheltered places as far north as Philadelphia, this magnolia makes an excellent tub plant. Hardy Azaleas. During the month of May almost all of the azaleas flower. The only one of our native species which does not, that I know of. is A. viscosa, which comes later, in July. Azaleas, when in bloom, are often less satisfactory than thev would be because of the plants having been in an open sunny situation, where the blossoms quickly fade. In strong sun- light and dry air they quickly droop. Azaleas are naturally shade-loving plants, and always show their appre- ciation of being planted in such a sit- uation. How often are nice collections of the t.nent, the mollis, and other choice sorts seen set out in beds in the full su"' ar>d often dry at the roots besides! The proper position for these plants is one where a little of the morning sun will reach them, but not that of mid- day or of the early afternoon. I have often seen imported azaleas suffer badly from poor planting. As they reach us, usually, there is a large ball of earth attached to them. When Planting them no effort is made to com- pact the new soil with the ball, result- ng. In a drying out of the plant, even in but moderately dry times. borne of our native azaleas are ex- tremelv handsome. Particularly Is this true of A. calcndulacea— the flame-col- ored one. The common A. nudlflora could be Introduced to many of our half-wild shrubberies, as well as A. Vaseyl, the pink one of the Carolinas. Any place that Is quite damp will be the very spot for A. viscosa, and when In possession of this there will be (low- ers in July, white and sweet-scented. Hardiness of English Walnut. Correspondents often ask me how far north the English walnut may be con- sidered hardy. In answer I have told them that Pennsylvania seems to be the line, though along the coast the trees are found in Connecticut and large ones have been seen thriving near Lake Ontario, N. Y. A good deal of the hardiness of young plants depends on where the nuts were ripened. There are localities in Germany where the trees thrive when the thermometer marks pretty cold weather in Winter, and nuts from such trees would give hardier progeny than those from trees in the South of Europe. There is no doubt of this; and if nurserymen would endeavor to secure nuts from such sources this walnut might be grown further north than it is. There are trees in Germantown, Philadelphia, planted by the old Germans who settled there years ago, old and of great size, which are absolutely hardy. Nuts from such trees would give hardier seedlings than those from trees further South, or which had never experienced hard freezings. Walnut seedlings, as generally offered by nurserymen, are those that have been imported from Europe or raised from imported nuts. Even in Philadelphia these seedlings, when but a foot or so in height, are apt to have their leading shoot killed In Winter. This is what makes so many trees low-branched that come from Imported nuts. After a few years have passed and the trees get hard wood the Winters do not affect them. This suggests the sowing of the seeds in places where the wood will get well ripened in Autumn, giving them a bet- ter chance to get through the Winter safely. JOSEPH MEEHAN. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. FLORICUI/TURAL, AND HORTI- CULTURAL, LITERATURE.— This is a very comprehensive catalogue of books on Botany, Horticulture, Flori- culture and kindred subjects, compiled and published by The A. T. De La Mare Printing and Publishing Com- pany. N. T. (publishers of the Florists' Exchange), from whom copies can be secured on application. Considerable care has been exercised in the work of compilation, and the selections present the best books of their class. We heart- ily recommend this catalogue to the craftsman who is an intending book buyer. UTICA, N. T.— Business is rather quiet. A. J. Williams was frozen out of some of his houses; something wrong with boiler. McQuivey has plenty of work. F. J. Baker is doing a good trade. Peter Crowe has turned reform- er; he is busy trying to clean his neigh- borhood of some obnoxious folk. Wil- liam Mathews is cutting a great many orchids, which are being used to good advantage In funeral work. Geo. H. Benedict cannot supply the demand from out-of-town customers. Pflefer keeps pretty busy. F. E. Shaw has a large quantity of funeral work. W. A. Rowlands has a contract for all his carnations and cannot get enough. He has a fine range of houses devoted ex- clusively to this stock. 1000 Mme. Salleroi Geraniums From Boil, ready for 2K in. pots, *2O.0O per 1000. S00 Golden Margurites "True" 24, in. pots, »4.00 per 100. JOHN BURR, Freeport, Maine (.1 KAMI MS. I.h.1.. led. 2-l.li li, J2.no per Inn < iikvsani iikmi Ms, Ubeled, 2-inch, »2 00 sl'!'rA<;lNl'.l.l.A IlK.VTICI LATA, 2 inch, f2perlOO. No. 1 stork. Satlfifaetinn guaranteed. E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS. Double Gen. Grant, 8. A. Nutt, Poitevine, out of 2H in pots, till strong plants, $3.00 per 1IX); *:•■-> 00 per 1000. Ageratum, tlirei- varieties, Alternant hern, v<-<\ and yellow. $J im p.-r 1<)0; Sis oo per 1000. Cash with order, please. M. H. KRUSCHKA, Elberon. N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltiDg. GERANIUMS BEGONIAS, FUCHSIAS, ALYSSUM and ASPARAGUS PLUM0SUS. WRITE GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention the FloriBts' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS In 2 and 2.V In. pots, ready tor shitting, at $2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000. In fine shape. Following varieties : 8. A. Nutt. Double Gen. Grant, John Rend, Francis Perkins, Richard Brutt. Montague, Roy Bias, La Favorite. Bru- antl, Mme. Brunnt. K.-v. Atkiiis.ni, Jas. Gaar and several others. Coleus, strong, rooted cuttings, free of mealy line's. Wrs.-hnnVlIii. <;,.M.-n Ile-lil.-r. .;..|.].i Queen and other varieties $5.00 per 1000 Double Petunias, r.n.t.'.l cuttings, $1.25 per 100 Heliotrope, all dark varieties 1.00 •• Feverfew, in fine shape 1.25 " Cash with order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN.Schenectady.N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlric GERANIUMS Fuchsias Petunias Sage, Etc. COLEUS „',„.,;;;,:, :,;:„•„:„.',. ;■'.:',';:;, ""' CANNAS ;;' , DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. the Florists' El GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings 5£JEi?St Montmart, Castries. $1. '25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Poitevine, $1.50 per 100; jr.'.no per 1000; flOO.OO per 10,000. Extra strong transplanted, from soil, 10,000 8. A. Nutt, $14.00 per 1000; 6000 Montmart, $H.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS HOOTED t'lTTTl? For Delivery February 15th to March 15th llelcniiiilH', milliner and 8. A. Mutt, at fl.25 per 10(1; $10.00 per 1000. Ca»tellane,Tlaad, Perkins, Poite- vine, Landry ami Rlcard, at $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Acteon, I. a Favorite, Bonnot, I. a Pilot, CHHlris and Jaulill, at $1.50 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. the Florists' Exchange when writing. Geraniums, Coleus, Petunias CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ETC. FIRST CLASS STOCK FROM 2V* INCH POTS GERANIUMS Ceiitnure, Comtesse de Harconrt, Double General Grant. I.e < id, .John Doyle, I,a Favorite, .lean \ iaud, .Mar- quis de Montmort, Mme. I.andrv, S. A. Nutt and other varieties. l(n. . ii ..r the $2.00 per 100; Our Selection. SCENTED. Rose, Balm, Nutmee, Oak Leaved, $:l.00 per Id COLEUS Golden Redder, Golden, rink and rimwin Vers, liafleltii, John I'tister ml \niiii- Mister, II; I ami 10 other aii.li.s. $;.<>Oper 100. PETUNIAS ingle Fringed $a.50 per 1 oo CHRYSANTHEMUMS others, rends mivv, *;.<>(> per Hid. POMPON (HltVSAM'IIKllI HE varieties, $3,110 per 100. MISCELLANEOUS GREENHOUSE PLANTS Fuchsias, In Variety $ Forget-me-not. Large Flowering. Blue, from 2', In. pots. $2.50 per 100 Hani, English Ivy Lantana. 10 Varieties Lemon Verbena Salvia sliver Spot. Bonfire and Splendens. 2H-IN. pot, pes ion Abutllon. in Variety $2.60 Achyranthes. In Variety 2.00 *«•«""" ! .nSdtoD«rfBWn,t, ! 2°° «'»»"- I G,sa1.rfooi,uebfend j 2-°° Alternanthera, in Variety 2.00 Cannas. Dormant roots, mixed, $1.00 perlOO. Named 2.00 Dahlia Roots, our selection. Strong Field- Grown Roots. $4.00 per 100. Pur- Booted outtlngs nt Hard>- English Iv chaser's selection 5.00 75 ct*. per 100; $5.00 per looo.) NOT LESS THAN FIVE OF ANY ONE VARIETY SOLD SEND FOR TRADE LIST OF FULL LINE OF GREENHOUSE AN0 BEDDING PLANTS. CASH WITH ORDER. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Uentlun the Florists' Excbanee wbeo writing. 188 The Florists' Exchange i CARNATION CUTTINGS We can ship at once well-rooted cuttings of the following varieties, free from disease and first-class in every respect. None better and seldom equaled. Place Your Order AT ONCE for the Best, Do Not Delay. I Write for Quotations and Catalogue. Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson Gov. Wolcott E. A. Nelson Estelle White Cloud Mrs. Potter Palmer Gaiety Viola Allen Adonis Lillian Pond President McKinley Golden Beauty Apollo Morning Glory Queen Louise Stella J. H. Manley Joost Enquirer Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt Got. Roosevelt Harry Fenn Dorothy Whitney Prosperity Guardian Angel Mrs. Higinbotham Dorothy Marquis Cressbrook Crane Tiger J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. Mention the Florl8tn_ NEW WHITE CARNATION May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A first class commercial white of good marketable size, very productive, perfect shaped flower, of good form and substance. A calyx that never splits under any con- ditions. Itirh clove fragrance. A good strong grower and brings the first price in New York market. Price, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Now fast taking the lead as a first-class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in any quantity. Price, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. 50CXXXXXXXXXXXXX5000005 CARNATIONS MRS. LAWSON, Cuttings from black; soil $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 Well-Rooted Cuttings Now Ready Lawson Enchantress Guardian Angel.. Genevieve Lord. Adonis Mario warden . Kstelle G. H. Crane Flora Hill Nelson Cressbrook Triumph HiKinbothani ... Morning Glory.. Chicago (Red Uracil WHITE. 12 50 I Booster Maid 1 20 00 Bon Homme Richard 10 00 Murphy's White 10 oo | Norway VARIEGATED. Mrs. G. M. Hra.lt $2.00 per II ROSES Pierre De Notting. American Beauty... Kaiserln Bridesmaid Plants from Per 1000 Bride Golden Gate Perle Ivory Well-Rooted Cuttings, Strong and Healthy Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1000 Bride tl 50 $12 SO Golden Gate.. Bridesmaid 160 12 50 1 Ivory 3 00 25 00 I»erle 150 12 50 I Sunrise.. PETER REINBERG, SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL,. Exchange when writing. THE QU THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 to 3y2-inch bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The calyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for salk by LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO., SOUTH NATICK, MASS. Mention the Florists when writing. CARNATION CUTTINGS Her Majesty $10.1 Flora Hill 1.B0 White Cloud 1.50 Norway 1.50 Queen Louise .... 2.50 Prosperity 1.50 10.00 10.00 Mra. Lawson 82.00 America 1.50 Marquis 1 50 Elma 1.50 Mrs. Potter Palmer . . 3.00 10.00 10.00 Guardian Angel (The Sport), per 100, $1.50; per 1000, $10.1 Per 100 Per 1000 i Per loii Per 0 $3.50 $30.00 Bride $3.00 $25.00 4.00 35.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 25.00 | Meteor and Gate . . . 2.50 20.00 Ivory, rooted cuttings, per 100 $2.50; per 1000, $20.00. nns and plants sola with the expivss ,-,-m.lition that if not satisfactory when ved they are to be retumr-l i m u i^.ii:i(.l \ . when money will be refunded. WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. _JI.-l.liMU MM 1 I. .11-1- Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. PRICE LIST OF NEW VARIETIES-ROOTED CUTTINGS *12 10 00 12 00 12 00 6 00 10 00 5 00 12 00 Harlowarden, crimson Marshall Field, variegated Her Majesty, white Got. Lowndes, white Pres. McKinley, cerise Murphy's Wliile Lillian Pond, white Penelope, white Sibyl, cerise STANDARD VARIETIES penoo Mrs. Higinbothatu, the best and most profitable pink . . . $5 00 Mrs. K. A. Nelson, large, beautiful, clear pink, strong stem, gaining more admirers every day 6 00 Cressbrook, pink, a shade darker than Nelson, a winner 5 00 Got. Wolcott, white, strong stem, fine form, good keeper 5 00 Queen Louise, white, very free 3 00 Lorna, large and one of the best white 3 00 Norway, white, large, best stem and best keeper 2 00 Mrs. Potter Palmer, largest scarlet, now taking the front rank 5 00 Estelle, scarlet, ideal color, free and grown more than any other 4 00 Prosperity, the largest and most fancy variety of all ... . 2 50 Gaiety, variegated 5 00 Lawson, pink ■ ^ u" Bon Homme, freest white, best and strongest stem .* 00 Dorothy, pink, very free 3 00 TO CIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AIM Write for the best illustrated Carnation catalogue ever published l-.-i- liioll $100 00 100 00 80 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 75 00 40 00 100 00 Per 1000 $45 00 50 00 40 00 45 00 25 00 25 00 15 00' 45 00 30 00 20 00 40 00 25 00 15 00 The Florists* Exchange 189 r LILLIAN POND IHE grand new white Carnation. Far ahead of any white yet introduced. Large, leavily built flowers, very fragrant and an exceptionally good keeper. It has given us thus far this Winter more flowers to the plant than White Cloud or Queen Louise and is bringing, in the Boston wholesale market, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. An early and continuous bloomer, strong grower, and lifts well from the field. We shall show at the Brooklyn Meeting only average-sized flowers the same as we are picking and shipping every day and such as any grower will be able to produce with ordinary care. We have put this variety under no special teatment for this occasion. Our large stock of 24,000 plants enables us to send out nothing but strong healthy cuttings. All orders filled at short notice. PRICES: 12, $1.50; 25, $3.00; 50, $5.00; 100, $10.00; 250, $23.00; 500, $37.50; 1,000, $75.00 S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. SSSiSSSS%%S%S%%%SS%%%S%%?i%S%%Si%!iSiisasii5iiiSii Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. v.v ■•:•■■:■■•:•■•:■■•:•■■:•■■:• v.v.v.v.v. I AM NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Al stock from FRANK H. KIMBERLY, New^en.Conn CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. All>a ll< i BlAjest Prosperity ALBERT M. HERR, u.„,.t.r.P,. Mention th« FlorliU* BrchHn Carnations Rooted Cuttings Genevieve Lord $1.00 per 100 Morning Glory 1.50 per 100 Flora Hill, all sold. JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES Jewett City, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Stella, Fenn $4 00 Palmer, CrRsst»r"t.k. Chalk'iipT, Oriole.. 3 00 Queen Louise, Hoosier Maid, Norway 2 00 Goodenougb, Gen. Maceo 1 50 HENRY HESSION Clarkson and E. 48th Sts.. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N.Y Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to i feet in length. Received Certificato of Merit at Summer Flower Show of the Pacific (least Horticultural Society. Rooted Cuttings, $-.!.(io per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000; $-.iruhi per lu.iino. All orders to be tilled In rotation, from February 1. 1003. FICK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. Carnations and Roses Rooted Cuttings from Sand now Ready. NORWAY I OH v v W1W. BCOTT TIM tl IU(H IN MORNINIi GLORV ROSES >m 2Vi In. pots AID, from 2% In A. L.TH0RNE, Flushing, L.I. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Heavy ROOTED CARNATIONS The same as the 327,525 9,000 Got. Roosevelt . 10,000 N(»n;n 8,000 Genevieve Lord 3,000 Ejj.pt 4,000 Portia 11,000 Eldorado 9,000 Mrs. Joost . . . . 20,000 Mermaid, fine . . 1 2,000 Arj>\U' 8,000 Tidal Wave . . . Iready shipped, and not one single kick §1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 -1(1 Oil 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 Express prepaid at above prices. Net Spot Cash. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Lock Box 103, LOOMIS, CAL. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS! Pernio lvrlooo J12.00 flOO.OO 12.00 100.00 12.00 100.00 4O.II0 r.o.on .-O.dli 45.00 Mrs. Potter Palmer America Chicago or i Estelle Kthcl Crocker Flora mil Genevieve Lord G. II ('rune Gov. lioosevelt Guardian Angel .Moriilng'oi'.Vrv Marqule 1.75 ::.oo 4.00 .•so.no 15.00 in. on .'((I (10 15.00 MO. 0(1 20.0(1 I VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, * * GREENHOUSES. WESTERN SPRINf Barclay St., NEW YORK "i Randolph St., CHICAGO REENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. =€«€«€«& J gfCC€CgCC€ $4.-..Ol) ••BOSTON MARKET" ."..Oil 40.00 Both will he on Exhibition at Brooklyn, February 19 and 20. PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Well-Rooted Cuttings from Clean, Healthy Stock NOW READY MB. THOMAS I, T1IK MA KOI' IS . THEODOR LEONBARD p.o. box 1646 Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Roses and Carnations ruH'mus arf all selortt'i. for itKtli and heal tli. There is no r stock grown. The Host's are grafted stock, except Perle and ROSES. »er 100 I .$1.50 . 1.60 | CARNATIONS. Uridesmaid. , WHITE. While Cloud.. Flora Hill Gov. Woln.lt. White Bradt. . 1.50 ray. Lillian Pond The Marquis. Cressbrook.. Floriana Enchantress. [Glory 2.00 STRIPED. Gaiety 4.00 Prosperity 3.00 WRITE FOE SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE LOTS. 50 of one variety tilled at these prices. We will have a ■ BED. G. H. Crs Per IOO $2.00 MABOON. Gen. Mateo Boosevelt Bridesmaid Rosea, ready April 1st, at $10 per 100. Bft BASSETT & WASHBURN nSUB Wabash VERBENAS largest prowerB of Verbenas i ; 60 varieties. >t < .0n per KKHi; No 2 grade, $12.00 per WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange 191 Carnations F. DORM R £* SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. the fTo-rUts' Exchange wbM writing. IHNU'IDN CUTTING We will sell the following NKOOTKI) , (1 25 j.er wo n-pal.l to any 1 llmllc.ii.-ci. \*l'W, :....».■> nor. Aligned .■nltiii--an.l !].-.■ lr.nii ■ 11. n~. JTICA FLORAL CO., Utlca, N. Y. ilention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS R Cuttings Mrs. Joost x- SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD North Abington, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when » rltlr*. CARNATIONS The fact that we are rooting 90 p i:,l,t> of our stock. P Tosp.rity : nit RO CLT r r('«l f:i r.u :i mi 3 SO 4 00 400 2 50 1 no 1 60 1 SO 1 50 1 50 150 300 1 50 1 50 1 SO 1 00 1 00 OTED TINGS vrllKKl fan no 25 CIO 30 00 Ml-. I l>% soil ... ...I.l.ii lieauty 15 00 35 00 20 IK1 15 nil 15 Oil w hito ( loud 12 50 12 50 25 11(1 ;en«-\ ii'vti Lord 12 50 Eldorado 8 00 8 00 15 00 25 01) EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Hon t ion th«» FlorlBtB* ESichange when writing- LOOK HERE! Carnation Cuttings From Extra Fine Stock. Lilllnn Pond ( r.'sshrook Mrs. E. A. Nelson. Mr-. I awson Kloriana Wm. Scott Daybreak Morning; Glory , l.lueen Loui Glacier Lizzie McGoni G. H. Crane Gen. Maceo ... Mrs.Bradt Firefly 260 at 1000 rat JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, - - - CONN. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Iloz 220. Mention tho Florists' IIxennnRO when writing. CARNATION? ■»!& Per loo Perl CrenHbrooh *5 oo wo 00 Challenicrr 6 oo <(> 00 Fair Maid 6 oo so o,i 500 at 1000 Rates. Prices on other varieties on application C. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. Mention the Florists' Bxchsngs whea writing. CARNATIONS MURPHY'S WHITE. nt a commercial wlut, tr\ m l;..,,oa moediate deliver: , tjfl 00 pel 100 . I >" 00 Satisfaction guaranteed or money WM. MURPHY, Cincinnati, Ohio. ange when writing. Carnation Cuttings We are now booking orders for rooted uttings. List of varieties and prices sen! CARNATIONS MODEL EXTENSION FROM SOIL. Prosperlfc] pe* LOO, |S< THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Qaeens,N. Y. when writing. CHALLENGER where. Rooted" cutting from perfect stock $5.(m> ].it 100; $40. ihi pur 10U0. Cash with order. Direct t iviu originator. WILLIAM HOFFMAN, PAWTUCKET, R. |. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings Perl Alba, $0 Wolcott, 6 Norway, 2 Glacier. 2 WhiteCloud.l. i Per 1000 Encha Per 100 P. rloon „„,, Glory, 2.00 5™' „ „„„. Mrs. Joost. 1.5(1 PerhKll'erllrlrO TlieMarquiB.1.50 Triumph, Variegated. Per 100 Per ety, $4.00 $2 (1. H. Crane, 2.0(1 17 (oil. li.MlicZ, 2.0(1 17 U.II. Maceo, 2.00 17 Roosevelt, 2.00 17. ou jrruepern..)' , o.uv ~v.™ 260 at 1000 Bates. BOSTON FERNS. 2« in.. $8.00 per 100; 3 in.. $10.00 per 100; 4 In. 15c!T 6 in.; 25c, 0 in., 50c.; 7 in.. $1.00; 8 In., $1.25 Cash or 0. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY. FortWayne Ind Mention the Florists' Exehange_when_wrltlng. THE Water Garden BY William Tricker A Standard Work Written by Request of the Publishers of the Florists' Exchange THE cultivation of the Lotus or Water Lily, and other aquatic plant the most fascinating of oil pursuits, ami this is tho only hook over pul.1 I lletaiMs .■'Ivor"!''''.'.'!! W.ll'.T 'pi.'"."-'. l'r-.'lll„oi;''HHi".,o''.llll'.0 KUillo is needed The toxt des. ril.es all n|,.i.,I s fn.m tho t'lmvniB "1 plants in tubs to in- large water gar,!.,,, i-vatat of g,.,u..ds. ■„.iM i no. ,.„, ..r P-nds. udup mg ua.n.,1 streams, planting hybridizing, s.-.-il savins, propngnt nui. tin- a. plane house. »m- tering correct designing ami planum; of hanks and margins, ami all other ne. .■■ sary details. The work contains nine o, an. in. I plan . ighf.o,, mil n. tive views of leading water gardens and ponds, and numerous smallei prepared with special reference t.. Elegantly bound. Large o A. T. DELAriARE PRINTIi>G AND PUBl ISHINO CO. Ltd. Offices: 2 to « Duane St., N. Y. Address P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK CITY (.e„ wow Lord 1 5n i , order. All itror plants, ready to ship at 0] DE PEW BROS , Nyack, N Y. Me,, In,, the florists' exchange when Ins. 1NEW CARNATIONS l> All the best Novelties at Introducers- prices. | CHRYSANTHEMUMS I 8 All the best-including American and Foreign Novelties and Standard K O Varieties 0 I 8 8 Cannas, Geraniums, Pelargoniums and General Florists' Stock jj » CATALOGUE FREE j NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. | O0S0000900O9909OS0SSS0SSOO0OOCQ990SSGOO0Oe 09999S 0000(90 Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. G7?e American Carnation How To Grow It St;iml;iril Work Written h.v Kei/aest of the Publishers or the Florists' Exchange. By C. W. WARD CARNATION in America lias reached id I. jrtance In the flortst'i THE CAKNATHI.M in America lias icucuc.i ti "imu. nun ImpO industry possessed h.v no other flov.cr.ii modern times, and a practical ' subject of the cultivation of the plant has h c. one n n org. nt necessity. This want Is fullv slid coinpletelv met In 1 lie present volume, who h [urnl-hes the results of years of actual o v., orion re nt the a a Hi or, » hn Is recognized as being a unrig the foremost of cnnmllnnlBtB in America. Tile so f the book w glean. -I from t lie subjoined t"1-'- Hist irv. in.l Development <>( the Carnation— •""■ I'll iv . .._ pplnn, ,_. field Culture— Llftlr . Benching— Picking, Packing and Diseases no I Injuries— Packing an nations— Bench Construction— Su I Carnations from Seed— Cross bre — ['he Ideal Carnation— Traits ar List ot Varieties ior Different Li aspect and Prices— Who shall eng.' Calendar of Operations— Carnatlc ultu.e— Soils— Manure and Fertilizers— Propa ■eparatory to Plantlni the" field— Treatment It will ; lie , erested In the The Hook Is profusely -Treatment of Young Stock prep ltlng C» ping Carnation Flow-rs— Insects ar d Preventlv pplng Field-grown Plants— Furring Houses tor Car- gation— Heatiug Carnation Houses— Carnations for Iv Carnations— Carnations for Pot culture— Raising '"and Fertilizing— Varieties— Sports and Variations cnllarltles— Various ( lasslflcatlnna of the Carnation— [lea—The Future of the Carnation -Its Commercial sin the hands of every I •ct who desire t i keep abreast of the times, and to make .1 modem methods, a profitable part of their business. ated by original engravings from life made specially for Handsomely printed from large, clear type on fine Price, $3.50. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. Offices: 2 to 8 Dnane St., H. Y. Address P. 0. BOX 1697, HEW YORK CITT 192 The Florists' Exchange ROSE PLANTS Now Ready at ROSE LAWN GREENHOUSES. American Beauty, from 2 in. puts, $6.00 per liw $50,110 pf-r HMMi. K;iis« riii, t'nmi 2 in. pots, *l OOpprlOO; $:iiU>n per 1000. Cash must a.'C'Mipany ord. Im-sl. purple, lavi'iider. white and pink sorts, 2-yt-ar tield-L'rown or from 5-in. pots at 18e.; 1-year tield-^rown or from 3-in. pots at 9e. Clem;iti- l'mn ■uiai.i , fine 2-year field- grown, 6c. Packing free for cash. W. H. S4LTER, Rochester, r*. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. New Forcing Rose A grand Winter Rose, growing and flowering continually; color deep pink; a vigorous grower. Flower bud long, keeping good form as it opens, retaining perfect color until petals fall. Very fragrant; good stiff stems. Young plants in 'l\i inch pots, $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. Two-year-old plants, in 5 in pots, $50.00 per 100; 6 in. pots, $75.00 per 100. Stock ready April 15th Quantity limited. JACOB BECKER, 5218 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FRANZ DEEGEN THE NEW Golden Yellow Rose Awarded $50 and Gold Medal, Kansas City Silver Medal, Silver Medal, Silver Medal, Silver Medal, Silver Medal, Massachusetts Horticultural Society X Pennsylvania Horticultural Society «§» Chicago Horticultural Society **" American Institute, New York d> - S. F. A. 0. H., Indianapolis *§» FOR SALE BY SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO., New Castle, Ind. THE E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Indiana E. G. ASMUS, West Hoboken, New Jersey For Prices and Description apply to above. * CLEMATIS Ci-ispn. .*:I5.00 tn *4(l< ROSES Resurrection I'lants, Rood size. *'20.00 per 1000. WILLIAM TELL, - Austin, Texas M'-iiii"ii Hi.- ri..ii-.i:V KvehiniKe when writing. WHITE and PINK Mme. COCHET. Strong field plantu, tor pottlnjr at onc° for Spring males, fit fur 4 and 5 in potB Price, $10.00 per 100. Cash, please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ) double red. 1000 bite, per 100, $4.00. tlioli.Sl .no pit loo. mill, ji.oo per 100. I per 100. 1000 larco liiin.s, .", to 7 feel, 25 for $5.00. 50.000 II. I _• 1 1 1 _• Privet, S1.-..IKI tn $,!o r 1000. A11P. O. B Ne« Y..rk. Cash with order. F.A.BOLLES,S;.l,!:,;^n;1::;;;;,:Brooklyn,N.Y, Miiitli.n Ihr Florists" Kxeliance when writing. Verbena Giant. 10 kinds, E. c, 50 cts. per 100 ; 2 in. , $2.00 per 100. Oouble Petunia. 15 sorts, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. R. C, $1 per 100. AI.TERNANTHEKAS, red and yellow. GIANT PANSIES, in variety equal to any. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine stocky plants, $2.50 per 1000. UOU15LE DAISIES, Lonfffcllow, Snow- ai.y.ns, .11, niinii.i SWAINSONA ALI1A, 2in.,2cts. REXJira.ONIA, in variety, It. C, $1.00 per 100. (/> Cash. Rooted cuttings prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Eschange when writing. » 9 New York. 1,000 All Pot-Grows 5 in 35.00 " 10in., $1.50, $2 &$2.50e GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, II Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlthij ROOTED CUTTING! for lint of CliryMantheniu Central Michigan Nursen KALAMAZOO, MICH. i:\change when writin TARRAGON AND SAGE TARRAGON The true sort. Field-grown plants, $5.00 per 100. HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE The best variety, from frames, handsome stocky plants, $3.00 per 100. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. the Florists' Exchange when writing. AN ORDER WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT a Distinct, New CHRYSANTHEMUM. Earliest Fancy White known. October 4-12. Same culture produces blooms Double the s old varieties. Commands top price. First-class shipper. Certificated Cincinnati, October 18, 1902. Offered Cheaper than any other new varieties. Makes an Ideal Pot Plant. "EBTkUE" IS OHIO Mention the riortaU' Blcbange when writing. The Florists' Exchange 193 Noble Ferns of New Zealand The Coming lport in Ferns.' Faroe (Cyathea Deal Wo will .ill. it.' lowest rate for export :ni>l irlvo .lelall-. •■' -1/os Seeds anil limits ..r New Zealand nn.I xuslrHliislii collected to order. SPECIALTIES— Aram-aria Exoelsa, Areca Saplda ami Bauerl Kentias, Eucalyptus, F. COOPER, Seed Grower and Collector, Wellington, New Zealand n. .rifts' Exchange ASPARA6US PLUMOSUS NANUS 1300. 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100: 100, 4in pota, Asparagus Spirengeri, Zp™. Boston Ferns, ^'"J"^ J. VAN LINOLEY NURSERY CO., 'Tr" •■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I ROBT. CRAIG & SON ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons .CARNATIONS. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. rRUBBERS-i 6 inch Fancy Stock. 24 to 30 inches hi $4,011 to $5.(10 per Do/en. Florists' Exchange FERNS OUR SPECIflLTY Assorted Ferns, for jardinieres In twelve of the best varieties, from 2% in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. (Samples free.) Adiantum Cuneatum. 4 in. plants, $15.00 per 100 ; $140.00 per 1000 ; 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Adiantum Graclllimum. 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Telephone Call 29-1 Anderson & Christensen, SHORT HILLS, PJ. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WE STILL, HAVE ARAUCARIA EXCELSA each. Specimen $1.25, $1.60. $1.76 each. Kentla Belmorea high at beauties,' Forster- latia, 25 to 36 In. high, TSc. t.. $1.H0 each. Yellow and White Daisies tor Easter hloomlng, 2\:< In. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cineraria Hybrlda lor Easterbloom- ing. Surplus stock at the following greatly reduced prices, to wind up. Strong plants from 3 in. pots, at the rate ol $:i.00 to $4.00 per 100, ready to shift into 5V, In. Fourinch, at the rate of $5.00 to $6.00 per 100. GODFREY ASCHMANN, T£?Z$$£rsk\A Bell Phone 6-36-69a, Wholesale Grower and Importer ot Pot Plant!. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. System of Greenhouse Heating PRICE, $2.00. A. T DELAMAREPTG. and PUB. CO. LIHITID. RHINELANDER BUILDING NEW YORK. NOW IN BLOOM! no riiiR anu nunc, ...... Alm> (ill kiiMlMuf Palms an. I !>>■' itrt. I'mmi't deliveries in tide in Ur<». York. Write for our illustrated <-. A. SCHULTHEIS Exchange when writing. AZALEAS, PALMS, AZALEAS Plants. The SANDER, Bruges, Belgium Agent, A. DIMMOCK 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. Mention the Flort-'s irchange whea writing. Write for Prices PALMS. IARDINIERE FERNS, ORAC/ENAS MASSANGEANA, LINDENII AND SANDERIANA, PAN DANUS VEITCHII. BUSH RUBBERS. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, 1207 Williamsburg. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Decorative Palms Carefully grown and packed by HAERENS BROS., Somergem, Belgium KENTIAS :.. $l,r.. mi each. Kentla lo'i'steriana, l.r.. no per 1110; 3« In. pots, Sls.oo per Belmoreana, 3>£ In. pots, $18.00 Branch Rubbers, . pots, o n. i,iKi,, $.-,.oo 2 to 5 branches, 12 to high, 55.00 to $7.00 per doz. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HHTEinn Special low prices on Palms to close Lot and Forsteriana, 3,4, 5 and 6 in., $12.00, $25.00, $40.00 and $100.(10 per WO. Rex Hegonia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. -Asparagus Plumosus, S In., $8.00 per 100. SprengiTi, 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. Dracaena Imlivisa, 4 in. and 5 in., $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. English Ivy, 2 and 3 in., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in.. $4.00 per 100. Geraniums, single G-n. Grant, double Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt.I.a Favorite. Bonnot, I'oitevine, Kicard, Francis Perkins. 2 in.. $2.50 per 100. s. Booted Cuttings, Wm. Scott, Portia , Queen Louise, Ethel Crocker. F. L Ine, $1.00 per 100. 15 PER CENT.- MME.VANDERCRUYSSEN SIMON MARDNER you order UP to LA-lnou plant*. The market 1 lili'-nf is ill st bare ol l)i.'-.- i'avorit. tins la mi ftXCOpUoUlJ Opportunity. Avail you rut*: .''iMth'I'V.M- t' \\ hi I,','. Hut. I.'VjuIiVk.1.1.!,'-.. allforl-'alM. hvrj. PrlOMi lu'-rt'ully e Pew Bros Dletacn A A i DilbrCaskei ■' Dillon J I. Dillon G'boDM Dinged S I nn'n'ioTit & ('.. Uilili & Co 212 roone & Linl.rliill .1*7 rconhniiso Mfg In. 213 nlli'tt W H & Sons Boot! J Staellr ,1 i: i, am a t c. : Van I. In. II. . i 1 Slot-.- : li A Son .184 Williams 1 i 190 209 fouog A No INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS Hon- AM. Herr D K Hermann A . Hesslon H Hews A H & Flicks & Craw Hill E G Co.. Hllflnger Bros Hill Top Choi Hlppard E . . . EtltcblngB A: I Jennings E B : trssnniine Onr.hns : lowott City Chouses, lolmsoii A Stokes ..1 Touts II T Toosten C H : Kasting W P '■ Kolsi-y F W ? Kimlioi h F II King Construction Co 1*1 S2 * : *T 93 20* r.ov.'tt J T 185-92 Blader !' Manhattan Sun Co. 2nil Manger W A Sons. . ISA Hoss G M 210 Moit Walter Sd Co.. 182 'Ii J 211 Elliott W F.mmans Geo M . Farqnbar It A J r ■i J E . I' A F Nurseries ...188 I'iok A Faber 1*9 FI1I..W A- Banks ....188 Fisher P 190 Foley Mfg co 214 .193 IVrkltis J J ., . Phila Market . - Pierce r .1 Co olaginella .... 1*7 V'.'' '■ . - . 1*2 185 - ■iloma ... is. lllps 193 184 M 1S2 S3 - ihilrnuro . 1*2: . . .1*3 si *,; b.lets 1 s 1 20s •Islaria 181 LNEOl s 210 "•Us 19 212 Letters 21o 12 M.. ■ . . .'! I . 212 18-14 l> .212 1 i96 The Florists' Exchange BRIEFS FOR BUST FLORISTS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.— There is hardly any plant that is more useful to the average florist than Asparagus plu- mosus. In a young state the plants can be used for many different pur- poses, such as mixing among ferns in jardinieres, or for foliage effect in win- dow boxes and urns; and when they are large enough they can be planted on a side bench, and the sprays used for cutting purposes; or they may be planted in a solid bed. and allowed to throw up strings which are always salable wherever cut flowers of any description are called for. To have a supply of plants coming along, seed should be sown now. Sow the seed in shallow flats or pans, cover lightly, and keep in one of the warm houses, say where the temperature does not go below 60 degrees at night. As soon as the seedlings are large enough to han- dle, transplant them into other flats, and later, when they get to growing nicely, put them into pots of convenient size. CALADIUMS.— As Summer decora- tive plants the fancy caladiums are al- ways in order, and one never sees too manv of them. This is the time to start the bulbs, and when growing them it should always be remembered that they only do well when treated as stove plants and kept in a warm house continually. If they receive a check after growth once gets started they never seem to recuperate, though after the leaves are well developed they are not nearlv so sensitive and can be used for decorative purposes without suf- fering any injury. To start the bulbs, pot them Into small pots, and plunge them in soil, or sand, on a bench where there is a steady bottom heat. After the first watering, give no more until the roots have begun to work, but keep the material in which they are plunged always moist. Pot them into larger sizes as fast as the roots demand, until a 5 or 6-mch sized pot is reached, after which a little weak liquid manure may be employed occa- sionally when the pots get full of roots. The elephant ear caladium, C. escu- lentum. may also be started any time now if good-sized plants are needed when the time for setting them out- doors arrives. These may be started in the ordinary shallow boxes (about three inches" deep is the best size), then, when they begin to crowd each other in the boxes, they can be potted direct into 4 or 5-inch pots, and can be grown along in the ordinary green- house temperature. AZALEAS.— To have these come in just right for Easter will require some care and watchfulness, and it is a ques- tion of retarding rather than forcing. A cool house is all right, and if any of the plants seem too forward at any time, a little shading should be used. Palms. Of the sixty or seventy kinds of palms cultivated under glass, not more than a dozen or so are considered com- mercially valuable; and these are grown in immense quantities to supply the great demand for them. I am speak- ing here of palms proper, not including such plants as pandanus, curculigo, dracaena, strelitzia, etc., which by some florists are sometimes classed as palms. Those kinds found to be most suitable for general use, and therefore raised in such numbers in large estab- lishments exclusively devoted to this branch of the florists" business, are: Two varieties of kentia, one or two of Iatania, one of areca. one or two of cocos. one of cycas. two or three of phoenix, one or two of chamaerops, and a few others. The growing of palms does not re- quire an abnormal degree of skill; in- deed, it is easier to grow a fine palm than a fine carnation or a good gera- nium. But a careless, unreliable person in charge of a palm house can cause a deal of solid damage, amounting to the loss of hundreds of dollars in a very short space of time. For the benefit of beginners I will draw attention to some points of importance in the cult- ure and management of these royal plants. All palms are raised from seeds, ex- cepting a few kinds which furnish side shoots around , their base, which, if carefully taken off and potted, will grow on and make good plants, but never as good as those obtained from seed. It is of great importance to use only fresh newly arrived seeds, and to have a suitable place to start them in —a compartment over the pipes in the greenhouse, which can be covered with additional sash, in order to maintain a uniform moisture and a steady heat of from 77 to S2 degrees night and day. This bed, or box, is filled, either with very loose, porous soil of a spongy texture or, which is decidedly the best and proper material, with coarse saw- dust, fresh from the mill. That with a pitchy odor is the best. It is not neces- sary to cut or otherwise mutilate the shell of the seeds before planting to facilitate germination. This, and the sawdust too old and fine, saturated with too much moisture, and the tem- perature under the sash kept too high, are the principal causes of failure. A temperature much higher than 85 degrees kills the germ. The seeds of some kinds sprout in two or three weeks, while those of some others re- quire a year and more. After the little grass-like plants have made a growth of an inch or two, they ing, but on a small scale It is not a profitable undertaking, covering a long period of time, calling for close atten- tion to details, and is only too often coupled with failure and disappoint- ment. The subsequent culture of palms in pots of from 4 to 6 or 8 inches differs materially from that just described for small stock. From now on, frequent transplanting is not advisable; once a year is sufficient for 4 and 5-inch stock; once every two years for those in 6 to S-inch pots, and large specimens are left undisturbed for four or five years. A palm should have its pot completely filled with living roots before a shift is given. Many of our palms are over-potted. The best time to re-pot is from March till August. In transplanting, see to it that the plant stands straight and ex- actly occupies the center of the new pot, and that the new soil is well firmed around the plant. In pots a few inches deeper than wide, better palms could be grown than in ordinary stand- ards. A thorough cleaning and spong- PHCENIX ROBELENI. should be potted up into the smallest sized pots, taking care not to break off the seeds, which will adhere and which will furnish the only nourishment for quite a while yet. After the first shift into the next size pots, the roots will take hold of the soil, and the ligament, or thread-like fiber, connecting seed and plant, assumes a shriveled, dried- up appearance. This is the time to cut the seeds away. If left on longer, they become the starting point of a fungus, which very often also attacks the plant- lets, destroying great numbers in a very short time. There is every reason to believe that this neglect has been the cause, in many instances, of the great losses experienced just at this period in the raising of young palm stock. The means employed to induce a rap- id growth are: a moist temperature of about 70 to 75 degrees, strict attention to cleanliness and order, copious but judicious sprinkling, and a frequent transplanting into pots, just a size larger, until the 4-inch pot is reached, the plants now displaying in their foli- age the true character of a palm. I advise retailers and growers with limited space to leave the raising of palms up to this size to those estab- lishments that have made a specialty of the work. It Is true, it is interest- ing of the leaves just before transplant- ing always pays. Use a stiff, rich soil, adding some bone-meal. Thrifty plants," especially when root- bound, need a lot of water. Never, at any time, allow palms to get thoroughly dry. Their tops must be sprinkled at least once a day; oftener in the Sum- mer. It is essential to the welfare of palms grown under glass in our climate to guard against the scorching blasts of our hot and dry winds in Midsummer and early Autumn, by closing the ven- tilators of all well-shaded houses from 10 a. m. to 3 or 4 p. m. During the hot season full ventilation all night is re- sorted to. In the Winter, the shading on the glass ought not to be so heavy as it generally is found to be. A light coat of thin paint is sufficient, and none at all in the short days of Midwinter. See to it that every pane of glass over your palms is clear. A bent, warped, or blistered pane becomes a lens under the rays of the sun, and will ruin a high-priced palm in a few hours. A temperature of 55 to BO degrees is high enough for larger-sized palms dur- ing the Winter months; and for such as chamaerops. phoenix, and corypha. 45 to 50 degrees is all right. The less growth palms make in the Winter, and the more they are exposed to the full light at that time, the better will be the plants. The sago palm (Cycas revoluta) makes Its annual top growth all at one time, a complete set of new leaves ac- complishing this feat in from ten to twenty days. During this time protect the plant from direct sunlight; fre- quently sprinkle the rapidly unfolding new crown and keep the roots well wa- tered. Palms want plenty of elbow-room; therefore, avoid crowding, and, if pos- sible, in their arrangement aim at dec- orative effect; but so that every plant presents a full view to your customers. As to insects, they should never ap- pear on palms. Sprinkling keeps away red spider and thrips; mild fumigation, the aphis; and the worst pest of all, the scale, must be patiently and dili- gently hunted and painstakingly exter- minated with toothbrush and whale-oil soap. Never keep in a palm house or near palms such scale-ridden plants as stephanotis, ivy, citrus, oleander, etc. Palms are splendid parlor plants, and pre-eminent as decorative materials. If well-hardened off. they will stand a lot ot handling and moving about, but are easily damaged if intrusted to the charge of careless people. Dry, or part- ly dried up, leaves at the base, and scratched, spotted, or broken ones at the top render a palm worthless. Large palms, with deep green leaves from the base clear up to the stately center, ev- ery one perfect and without a blemish, are a rare sight nowadays. FRED. W. TIMME. Phoenix Robeleui The illustration herewith is of a weif cultivated specimen of probably the most beautiful of all the known phce- nix. Its habit is graceful and pleasing, the pinnae being very narrow, closely resembling those of Cocos Weddeliana The arching foliage, together with its robust constitution, make it a most de- sirable palm for decorative use. Last year a large quantity of seed- was imported, also a number of stems. Plants from seed (like many phoenix) are several years before they attain their true character, therefore some time will elapse before this palm can be procured at a reasonable figure. The stems sent home are much more preferable, after they become thor- oughly established; they also break freely from the base. But extreme care must be exercised in severing them. The young growths have been detached from the plant figured. We have, how- ever, a number of very bushy speci- mens in our St. Albans Nursery from the recent importation. The first plants were sent to Eng- land 14 years ago and collected by Mr. Robelen and named in his honor. Sev- eral of the specimens imported at that time have found a home in the princi- pal private collections in America, the one figured being at Madison, N. J., with D. W. James, Esq., and which Mr. Duckham, the gardener, has suc- cessfully exhibited at the New York shows. t| A. DIMMOCK. Ornamental Foliage Plants. Paper read by John Thatcher, gardener to Edw. Le BoutilUer, Esq., before Pennsyl- vania Horticulturul Society, Fehrudrr 17,1903. Under this heading we have one of the most beautiful and varied class of plants cultivated under glass, which I am pleased to say is becoming more popular in this country. Let us hope ■ the day is not far distant when every private establishment in the United States will have a stove or foliage plant house. One might ask, what is more hand- some than a well-grown croton, ma- ranta or dracsena? Also to what ad- vantage can they be used in the Sum- mer time when garden parties, recep- tions, etc., are held at which the gar- dener does the decorating. They can be placed in shady places on the lawn and porches, also used in the mansion for the afternoon and evening, and they will not be in the least injured. I have heard many exclamations of sur- prise from ladies on seeing these plants so used, they remarking how much more beautiful the plants were than the common palms. During the Winter time anyone having any liking at all for plants can spend hours in a house of well-grown foliage plants. The cultivation of this class of plants is very easy, providing one has a good The Florists' Exchange 197 .use to grow them In. We have found at a good rest, say from about the iddle of December to the middle of bruary, is very beneficial. During ,sc two months we rarely have the nperature over 55 degrees during the ght. The plants are kept on the dry la and it is very rarely that they er look worse after their rest. From at time on we advance the tempera- re a few degrees each week, so that ■ the middle of March we try not to :t It fall under 70 degrees. Air should given (lining all favorable weather; ' small crack each day during the .'inter will do a great amount of good i sweetening up the atmosphere if nly admitted for ten minutes. As the ays get warmer more air will be re- ulred, but always given from the top. Ve never use the side ventilators, as f used they dry up all the moisture, myself am a great one for getting air n early In the morning and closing up gain very early in the afternoon. I .ill say here that the best plantsman I .as ever under would have full air on lie stove plants by S.30 a. m. during lie Summer months, and would always ave It closed up again by 1 p. m. and he syringe going freely; and I can say re were never far from the blue rib- ion at the exhibitions on that class of ■lants. Shading is a very important feature a the welfare of these plants. Some .inds. such as crotons or dracaenas, will ie benefited by a good amount of sun. i'hen take the maranta and alocasia, i given sun all the color will go. We Iwavs try to get all plants that like he most sun on the sunniest side of he house, and all that do not like much an on the shadiest spot. For shading \e use white lead and coal oil, and we inly have to put it on once during the ■.eason. But the ideal shading is some cind of canvas on rollers that can be mlled up and down with ropes and lien it will only have to be used on ■ unny days. We commence shading iboui the 1st of March. About the 1st of March is also a good ime to commence potting. All plants mould be examined; some will not re- lulre repotting, but I have found it a ;ood plan to look to the drainage, as mperfect drainage is one of the most serious things in the cultivation. Those ilants that do not require repotting should have some of the old soil taken iff the top and a good top-dressing ?iven with good rich soil. Others, per- mps. will want most of the old soil shaken oft and then putting back in he same size pots, which should be tuite clean and well drained. Propagating is much the same as for ill other plants; but to secure good nock of some varieties they should be nossed, and after well rooted, taken iff the old plant; they will then want :o be kept very close for a few weeks. ">ther varieties with creeping rhizomes, such as marantas, will have to be di- vided to increase their numbers. I must say that many are not quite is particular as to soil as they should We the old rott sod, pa pel nold, rotten rock sand, good dry cow nanure and a small quantity of char- coal for nearly all varieties, but for narantas we add quite a portion of sphagnum moss. Peat we use very lit- ;le of, as I consider good leaf mold far superior. I can say that some of the oest draesenas I ever grew were grown n nothing but sphagnum moss and fed •vith Play's fertilizer, which I like best if all, as it has given me more satis- action than any other. I will now give a list of twenty-five species of plants that we have in our collection. I will not mention any ferns ir palms, which would make 1 :oo long, but which might be it some future date. The list of plants s as follows: Araurarla robusta compacta; Aglao- nema costata pictum: Alocasias San- leriana, nobilis. Watsonii, metallica, macrorhiza variegata; Ananassa varie- sata, Anthuriums Veitchii, Warocquea- lum and ihi ystallinum; Costus igneus; Aralia Veitchii gracillima; 'ampylobotrys variegatus; Crotons 'helsonii. Johannis, superbus. Prince if Wales, Mrs. Dorman, Queen Vic- toria. Andreanum. Rothschild and 'harmer; t'urnieria Wallisii: Pvano- Phyllum mngnificum: Dichorisandra musaica: Dieffenhachias Bausei. Bara- lUtniana. magnifioum and marmorea: Dracaenas amabilis. Pharles Dissel. hybrida. Rothiana. Schultzii, Godsef- Goldieana. Doucetti. Lindeni. niana and Salmon- ind brloaulls; Marantas Makoyana, vlrgln- alis, Wallisii. I.iii.lonl, rosea llneata, exemla and fasclata; Panax Victoria and Balfouril; Pandanus Veitchii, P Huptistii; Phyllanthus rosea pictus. Phyllotsenum L,lndenl; Sam I bills vi gata, Sphcerogym l'hiyniuni varii'gatiim and Branthi muni pulchellum. Carnation Indianapolis. We send } u a photograph of our new pink carnation, India. Us. II Is in its third year and we hope to dis seminate it in the Spring of 1904. It Is a cross between Mrs. F. Joost and Ar- mazindy, but does not resemble either variety much. The color is a very bright, clear pink, that does not fade when the bloom ages. The stem is long and strong, and holds the bloom up well. The calyx nerve splits. It is a strong grower and an early and con- tinuous bloomer. The best payer we have ever had on our place; it always ■a *•*■ Si jgli Forcing Deutzia Lemolnel. (38) How long does it take to force lieiitzia I.enii.inei into bloom? Night temperature s 50 degrees. K. E. I. —To force this deutzla Into bloom at the temperature mentioned would re- quire seven or eight weeks, so that to have the plants In flower for Easter they should be got into l he :■ n , M h, ,n e at once. Peach Twig's Infested With San Jose Scale. CARNATION INDIANAPOLIS. nd^Originators, Baur & Smith, Indianapolis. brings top price. The size is large, 3 to 3% inches. The variety was certifi- cated by the State Society of Indiana Florists on January 12, 1903. BAUR & SMITH. iana. -vinderiana. Robir The Coal Situation Editor Florists' Exchange: In the January 10 issue of The Flor- ists' Exchange Mr. E. A. Butler, of Niagara Falls, has an article concern- ing the burning of hard and soft coal together. He claims that they make the hottest and most durable fire. The hard coal that he speaks of is the very fine coal, or culm, to be used as a top dressing over the soft coal. This, to us, looks very feasible, for we have many times used this fine coal for top dressing over our hard coal. This fine coal, or culm, can be loaded on the cars here for about $1.00 per ton. If they can get plenty of soft coal, and cheaper than the large sizes of hard coal, it would seem that the florists' attention should be drawn toward this matter of using soft coal and culm to- gether. The freight rate within a ra- dius of a hundred miles from Scranton is about $1.50 per ton. that is, on pre- pared coal; it might be cheaper on this refuse matter. Each one could get the freight rate from his own station. This information may be of some use to florists in general. G. R. CLARK. peach twigs sent are infested with the San Jose scale (Aspidiotus perniciosus). The remedies for this pest are noted in circular No. 42 of this office, copy of which I enclose. I have merely to add to the information given in this cir- cular that the lime, sulphur and salt wash, in the experience of this depart- ment and others during the last few- years, has given much better satisfac- tion in the East than was the case with the earlier tests. We are, therefore, now recommending this wash more heartily than is the case in the circular referred to. D. O. HOWARD. Government Entomologist. Extract from Circular Referred To. THE LIME, SULPHUR AND SALT WASH. of the Pacific Coast, and It is. under the conditions of climate obtaining in that region, undoubtedlv very effect experience with this wash in the East threw doubt on Its efficiency as an in- secticide under the climatic conditions prevailing throughout the eastern half of United States. Some later experi- its. howeve r the weather conditi ';i\ orable, rn that wher a]']"' the conditions on the Pacific (.'east, this wash is effective in the East als... Un- fortunately, the weather conditions can- not be relied on, and, therefore, its use in the Kast is not recommended. But If a consideinM lays or two h d In Jan- be prepared minds; salt. In a barrel vitl as of v ■ or four hours. For , illlllod to and may be preferably applied at a high temperature. • n Hi' i tuantltles by boiling ovei I i same pro- i This wash Is ap- slderable numbers. It has the advantage : its value as an of leaving a limy coating on the trees, a deterrent to the young nl where it Is not washed by : in ■ ■ I dence on the I months. Carnations (45) I enclose herewith some carna- tion cuttings. Will you be good enough to say what Is the matter with them and what to do to bring them right? Also, whether t,he cuttings (shoots) for propagation arc likely to inherit the disease, and whether or not they will outgrow it when planted out In the field? H. F. E. —The cat nations are very badly dis- eased, with what Professor Woods calls stigmanose. If all the growths are affected similarly to the ones sent for inspection, it would be folly to try to propagate from them, as not ten per cent, would root anyhow. We would recommend the purchasing of new stock rather than to attempt to propa- gate from such diseased plants. The disease itself comes from the punct- ures of aphis, and by carefully taking away affected shoots and keeping the plants rigorously clean and free from insects, the plants will eventually out- grow the trouble. Gathering and Sowing Maple Seed. (46) H. H. Norway maple seed is gath- ered in September and October, or it may be let fall from the tree and gath- ered up from the ground. Sow it at once, outdoors, broadcast, in beds three feet wide, covering the seeds with about SS inch of sandy soil. If Spring sowing would suit better, keep the seeds in a box, mixed with slightly damp soil all Winter, in a cool building, and sow as early in Spring as the ground will per- mit. Following either way, a good stand of seedlings should result. J. H. Clinging Vines. (47) We are desirous of planting some quick-growing clinging vines. We have the side of a building 150 by about 10 feet, cemented stone wall. Above this wall is a weather-boarded frame warehouse, say 150 x 9. We wish vines to cover the whole as quickly as possi- ble. Isn't there something that will cling to both wood and stone? We would like to plant different varieties to make a showy appearance. Would the trumpet vine be a good one? It is a south and east exposure. H. S. — The list of self-clinging vines Is a somewhat limited one, but you would find these the proper sorts: Ampelopsls Veitchii, Japanese ivy; A virginica, Virginia creeper; Bignonia grandiflora, Chinese trumpet vine; B radicans, na- tive trumpet vine; Decumaria barbara, Euonymus radicans and Hedera helix. English ivy. The Japanese Ivy and Virginia creeper, with the two trumpet vins. are the best of the list. These cling either to stone or wood, and are fast growers. You might also try the English ivy. It should stand well at Kennett Square, Pa., as there are many ivy-clad houses in Philadelphia. Set out the plants as early as possible In Spring. J. M. Vice-President S. A. F. for Eastern New York, Benjamin Hammond, Flsh- kill-on-Hudson, N. Y., has taken an ad- mirable method of bringing the work of the society before his "constituents'' He is distributing a neat pamphlet. bearing the photograph of President Burton, the aims of the society, and a reprint of the essay read by George E. Wienhceber at the Asheville Conven- tion on "Marketing Cut Flowers at Re- tail." Mr. Hammond's example is worth following. m The Florists' Exchange Some Noble Ferns of New Zealand. New Zealand should be regarded as the ideal hunting ground of the fern en- thusiast. It has been appropriately called "The Land of Ferns," as there are probably a greater number and variety of them within its limits than are to be found in any other country of equal area. The great length— almost 900 miles— in proportion to its width added to the height of some of its mountains, gives it a great range of climate. Considering the mildness of its climate and its beautiful scenery, New Zealand has so far not received the no- tice from tourists which is its due. The Government, however, has recently cre- ated a Department of Tourists and Health Resorts, and by the energetic action of the officers of this branch much useful information is now being circulated, with reference to the won- ders of New Zealand scenery. The time is not far distant when we may expect a constant stream of people seeking change of air and scenery. One of the chief attractions of visi- tors is the beautiful flora of these isl- ands; and nothing is finer than the giant tree ferns — cyatheas and dickson- ias. Those who have only seen a few specimens of these plants, in pots or tubs in greenhouses, have no idea of the noble, and yet at the same time wonderfully graceful appearance of a grove of these beautiful ferns. They sometimes grow among the native trees, but are often found almost alone in sheltered gullies and ravines, the ground at their base, and all the way up their trunks, being covered with the small varieties of ferns. Perhaps the variety which is the favorite with most visitors is the silver fern" (Cyathea dealbata). The fronds of this fern have a beautiful silvery under-surface and are shiny green above. The stems, or trunks, are often 40 to 50 feet high, and the individual fronds twice as long as the tallest man is high. It forms a mass of fibrous roots and there is great vitality in this and in the trunk. It is not hard to remove from the bush and acclimatise in the garden or green- house. The magnificent effect seen when looking upwards among a srove of tall stems of this cyathea can scarce- ly be excelled by that of any other plant in the world. Larger and more striking than the preceding is the black tree fern (Cya- thea medullaris), so called from the jet black appearance of the trunk. This variety also grows in Victoria, but I understand it is now found there in quantity. It is a giant among ferns, often" growing 60 feet in height, and sometimes far more. The Maoris use the trunk for their whares (or huts), and in their lighting days each village was surrounded by a ring fence of the trunks. The foliage is dark green and contrasts handsomely with the jet black trunks. This variety does not depend upon shelter (though, of course, it does not prefer a bleak spot), and it is therefore often planted upon lawns and among general borders here, giving a very light and graceful appearance to the surroundings. There are several other varieties of these giant ferns, including Cyathea Cunningham!; the heritelias < sonias, but the foregoing are the r distinct and popular. Hardly less well known, but n diilieult to grow, is the lovely Prine Wales fern (Todea superba), w! takes its name from the striking semblance the plant bears when id .u.-k- >!ll the This sometimes grows no more than 3 feet In the young state this variety em- bles T. hymenophylloide~, l.ut changes suddenly when the fronds assume the oblong stage. The older plants form great clumps of root with much vital- ity in them, and if taken up carefully are easily removed. I have known plants thrown under the benches in a fernery and left for months, and these when planted have done really well. It must, however, be kept (if in a house or conservatory) in a moist glass case. It will succeed very much better in a fern- ery. Exposure to a dry atmosphere even for a day will blacken the points of the lobes and spoil the appearance of the plant for some months. It succeeds well in a very shady situation, and I have seen it making a beautiful edg- ing or border to a path in such a situa- tion. The cyatheas and todeas are often sent to Europe and other countries, and if carefully packed in sawdust or moss, almost invariably arrive in first- class order. The fronds are cut off be- fore packing, and the stems, or trunks, are packed solid in strong cases and there is plenty of vitality in the masses of roots; they have no difficulty in starting forth fresh growths when planted. Great numbers of these beautiful ferns have been destroyed by Are and in clearing away the bush to graze sheep upon: but. fortunately, there are still numbers left, and they are now being taken care of. Considering the num- ber of Japanese fern roots which are annually imported into Europe and America, it is not surprising that the New Zealand varieties are also being inquired for. To any one interested in the subject. "The Ferns of New Zea- land and Their Culture." by H. C. Field ;ide ?adii mav be obtained from Criffen. Farren & Welsh. Charing Cross Road. London. F. COOPER. Wellington N. Z. CARNATION MAGDALENE Growers Smith & Son, Cleveland, Ohio Photo taken February 12, 1903 APPROACH TO OFFICE OF JOHN G. SHOLL, BURLINGTON, N. J. An Object Lesson in Utilization of Waste Space. House of Carnation "Magdalene.' The accompanying illustration shows a house of the seedling carnation Magda- lene, formerly known and exhibited as 11-9S. The photograph was taken Feb- ruary 12, 1903. In color the variety is a bright rose pink, very striking both at day and under artificial light. It has proved a great favorite among flower buyers. It is a wonderful producer, a rapid grower, of upright habit and is known by all that have seen it to be absolutely free of disease. This variety bids fair to become a standard sort, as it will be one of the most profitable carnations disseminated. Smith & Son, of Cleveland, O., are the originators, and they intend to introduce it to the trade next year. They will also ex- hibit it at the Brooklyn show. G. W. S. Bedding: Plants. The growing of bedding plants for the wholesale and local trade has become an important branch of commercial floriculture. Many firms have taken it up. and some devote large ranges of glass exclusively to this business. Our country still growing, empty lands and vacant lots all around us annually con- verted into new homes and gardens, and the love of flowers and the desire to beautify public and home grounds expanding, are reasons sufficient for 'he increase from year to year in the de- mand for good plants of all kinds, and justify the belief of many growers, that this increase will continue for many years to come. My own experience tends to confirm this opinion. In the attempt to gratify this love for beautiful plants and flowers, compara- tively large amounts of money are spent by rich and poor, but, unac- quainted with the wants and habits of many varieties, and unguided by ac- quired experience or refined taste, the majority of buyers fail to produce those grand effects in combination and ar- rangement they had in view. The re- sult is disappointment, complaint, and a probable loss of a customer or two the following season. Advice, even un- solicited, is often gladly accepted; and in cases like this a good deal of un- pleasant consequence can be prevented by the intelligent plantsman and gar- dener by forestalling or correcting er- rors of that kind. The introduction of valuable new va- rieties and improved forms of old-time favorites should be encouraged. They assist in overcoming that great same- ness now prevailing, the endless unre- lieved display of loud and glaring col- ors, so often indulged in. These friendly hints are intended for the grower, whose business includes the laying out and planting of beds and borders under his supervision. To enhance the good and combat the bad effects of competition, all good growers in this line should endeavor to cultivate and turn out first-class plants only; this policy after all being the only basis on which to found and build up a profitable business. The growing of certain kinds, which multi- ply quickly and are easy to raise, in large quantities, just because they are easily raised, should be avoided, when it is known that there is likely to be no call for them or at best only a limited demand. They soon take up a large amount of bench room, at a time when more profitable stock suffers for the want of it. On the other hand, there are some sorts which are splendid bedders, giving satisfaction everywhere, but there are never enough of them to supply the de- mand, because they aregomtfwhat diffi- cult to start, and for fhafr reason are either not grown at all/ or in small batches here and there. Plants of that character should be grown in greater numbers. Our modern greenhouses, from 30 to 50 feet in width, and walls and ridge correspondingly high, as now erected on many places, and looked upon by many as innovations of doubtful value, I have found to be excellent for the growing of cut flowers, and certainly great improvements on old styles and methods. But surely they are not cal- culated to facilitate the growing of fine bedding plants. For work of that kind none equals in efficiency the old-fash- ioned even-span 10 or 12-foot house, with its one walk in the center and a high, convenient bench on each side, provided with abundant means for ven- tilation. A house like that offers many advantages. The plants stand close to the glass, receive the full light and all the fresh air needed, and are easily moved about— all points of importance in the growing of small, soft-wooded stock. Better plants can be grown In such a house than in cold frames. A bench, with a number of heating pipes underneath, covered by a tile bottom, answers best for starting seeds and cuttings; and from now on every inch of it should be occupied in this way. For cuttings the bottom is cov- ered, as usual, with three or four inches of sand, and the seed boxes, about 12 by 16 and 3 inches deep, are placed di- rectly on the tiles. They are filled with mellow, fresh, moderately enriched soil, on which the seeds are sown, covered thinly, and. after being firmly pressed down, receive a good watering, applied with a fine "rose" watering can. They are then shaded, either by using muslin or paper for that purpose, but as soon as the little plants appear, the shading is removed, or these boxes are placed on some other bench, where the little seedlings receive all the air and light so essential to their welfare, thus making room for other boxes on the propagating bench. Never allow either cuttings or seedlings on this bench to become thoroughly dry. To render a business like this proflta- - ble and to avoid losses, it is necessary to sow the seeds of the various kinds just at the right time, so as to have nice salable plants when Spring opens —plants not too small and backward, nor too far advanced, overgrown or stalky. Daisies and pansies are sown from August to December and the plants wintered outside. In January and February the seeds of many of the February 31, lOo.'i The Florists9 Exchange 199 leading sorts are sown, such as salvia petunia, begonia, lobelia, phlox, ver bena, Vlnca rosea, centaurea etc, Ii March we sow stocks, coha-a, agoiutuin aster, galllardia, dlanthus, scablosa etc., and in the beginning of April It L time enough for zinnia, balsam, marl gold, nasturtium, and I hoi s. Petunias, lobelias, verbenas and sal- vias are propagated also by cuttings, and thus made bloom earlier, but are not as vigorous and reliable as plants of the same kinds, raised from Beeds. Very fine seeds are not covered with Boil, being merely pressed down. Of some of the kinds several sowings are made, to obtain the right sized plants all through Spring sales, such as asters, stocks, pansies, petunias, etc. The seeds of some kinds are invariably sown too thickly, especially those of lobelia and begonia; this, besides being a waste of seed, causes the plants to be forever afterward weak, spindly and worthless. Some little seedlings must be pricked off into other boxes as soon as they can be handled, or they will damp off; for Instance, begonia, stock, Vlnca ro- sea, and torenia. Geraniums rooted in August and Sep- tember make the most satisfactory bed- ding plants for Spring sales, but, the geranium being a plant that sells well at nearly all times of the year, a batch of nice cuttings from time to time helps to keep up that trade. The main lot of cuttings of such plants as coleus, dou- ble petunia, heliotrope, salvia, snap- dragon, etc., should be struck from January to February. They all root easily, and on that account are often left too long in the sand. When their roots are from one-half to not more thf.n one inch long, they should be potted up; also seedlings, when from one to two inches high, according to variety; 2 or 2%-inch pots are used. Most of the plants are sold out of this size pot; some out of 3-inch, and a great many, requiring several shifts, are offered for sale out of 4 and 5-inch pots, and a few kinds in good-sized clumps out of frames. Some growers, not easily converted from their primi- tive ideas, sell most of their bedding plants out of flats and shallow trays. This Is a cheap way of doing business and helps to pull down prices of good stock. Alternanthera and echeveria are mul- tiplied by division, the first-named also from cuttings. Clumps of cannas and dahlias are cut into pieces and potted; and the same pot culture may be re- sorted to with gladiolus, tuberoses, and other Summer-flowering bulbs. If placed on a warm bench, they soon make good plants. Some growers allow their dah- lia and canna roots to start first before they divide them, leaving one eye, or shoot, to each new plant. This is a good plan. FRED W. TIMME. A Burlington (N. J.) Establishment. I doubt if there is another florist In this country who gets more use out of a limited number of square feet than Councilman John G. Sholl, of Burling- ton. N. J. His greenhouses are what might be termed two-story houses. The ground floor is devoted to palms, ferns, rubber and other decorative plants, while at one end of the largest house are several large tanks for goldfish cul- ture. Over these and underneath the main tables are other tables for As- paragus plumosus nanus and A. Spren- geri, so arranged that the air has free circulation about them and the sun- light shining down between the over- head benches falls on them the greater part of the day. Supported by heavy posts and girders are the carnation benches, the main house holdine- between 5,000 and 6,000 plants. The south bench is 7 feet above the ground and the northern or up- permost be.ich is 5 feet higher. The in- tervening benches rise at corresponding intervals. Plank walks lead between the tables for the entire length of the house. About the center of the plant are lo- cated the office and work rooms, boiler, storage room and stables. On the sec- ond floor above is another large carna- tion house, with the benches arranged in an order somewhat similar to that described above. The houses are heat- ed by steam, a Mercer sectional boiler being used. The piping is so arranged, however that hot water may be used if desired. The other houses are on the ground floor. The past Summer two new houses were erected, running north and south. They open into the main carnation house and were used for chrysanthe- mums. Just now they are (Hied with bedding stock, young chrysanthemums and young carnations. A word about the carnations grown here. Mr. Sholl and his foreman Mr. Mr. Sholl bos the best fai Ultl - for sized house is given over to rooting cuttings. Tin- young plains are houseo, urn m \ pi 11, " hen they are i > ansplanted at the n» nei 's farm, one ol the rlchesl in the \ I. iniiy. which lies aboul three miles from the city limits. Here the plants are worked weekly, with culti- vator and hand-hoe, and are kept pinched back siillieionl • i If- 1 lie plains stocky and still nol Interfere would be a benefit to ■>,-•-■- CARNATIONS MRS. FRANCES JOOST AND SUCCESS Grown by John G. Sholl, Burlington, N. J. seedlings for trial, which is always very interesting. The colors this year range from white, through all the pink and yellows, reds and variegations, and there is one, a purple, which shows up well under artificial light. Five years ago, one, a pink, was se- lected which showed several good qualities, notably its freedom of bloom and pleasing shade, a little lighter than Mrs. Frances Joost, and having the beautiful sheen peculiar to the La France rose. This was No. 28 and known to the local trade as "Burling- ton Girl," until the present season, when Mr. Sholl decided he could offer it to the trade, and called it "Success," as he had found it the most successful variety he had grown. While it is not classed with the fancy flowers, the blooms are of good size, borne on stout stems, with good, strong calyx, and it is always in flower. Among other seedlings that have been tried three years or more, but have not yet been disseminated, are with the growth. The houses are filled about September 1. Thousands of field- grown plants are supplied annually to Philadelphia wholesale houses. H. O. Acetylene Light in Plant Growing:. The Acetylene Journal, of which Elias A. Long, well known in horticul- tural circles, is the editor, has procured considerable data relative to the use of acetylene gaslight in greenhouses and nurseries. Among the articles the Journal publishes is the one setting forth the experiments of Professor Rane, which appeared in our issue of December 27 last (p. 1481) ; also the fol- lowing: W. N. Dunklee "Windhurst," South Vernon, Vt., writes: "1 have used acetylene about two years for lighting greenhouses for cucumbers, residence, outbuildings, office, etc. I have thirty burners on machine and ex- pense last year was only $27.40— about the VIEW OF CARNATION HOUSE AT ESTABLISHMENT OF JOHN G. SHOLL, BURLINGTON, N. J two very good pinks, one, No. 45-90, a cost of cleaning lamps. I do not have bright shade, with flower measuring 3 occasion to use any great amount of to 3% inches; the other. No. 51-1. a aceiykne in the hothouse. Have experi- lighte"r hue: and an excellent white, , mented some by burning lights all night. No ::; of which, no doubt, we will hear and cannot discover so far any barm from more at a later date. acetylene, and believe if enough light were a C. H' Win Wines, formerly of the 1 i. id Columbian .Museum, Chicago, writes: ■ ['loin ilie chemical standpoint acety- lene Is not objectionable to plant life, but the i ontrary, if there be a choice, is to Its products of com- bu ii ii. carbon-dioxide and water, are lib i upon which plants feed. "Acetylene In the flower Industry would certainly be a long stride in the right direction for any one using artificial light. i 'oi matching colors the dry-goods men find acetylene perfectly satisfactory, and Ibis means more than appears on first ihouaht. Coal-gas light is not to be con- sidered in color work, and the strongest iiuoini. ni aeainsi the electric light Is Its .1. i . |il l\ i- mill!. -Iiee on eolol ." M.i is. c. \v. Stuart & Co., nursery- men. Newark. N. Y., say: "We have installed on our place three acetylene generators, one with twenty-five light capacity, another of lifty. and an- other of one hundred. The latter Is used for Illuminating our nursery cellars. All these machines are cared for by ordinary laborers. The machine in our nursery cellar Is, at different times, in charge of any one of half a dozen workmen, and we don't remember having given instructions to any one. except one man. This goes to show that it certainly Is not a difficult matter to attend to a properly made gas apparatus. "The large machine is Installed In an open cellar, no separate building Is re- quired. It Is impossible to detect any odor from any of these machines at any time. In our packing cellar the light seems to give better satisfaction, if pos- sible, than anywhere else, as It possesses peculiar qualities that make it carry Into distant parts of the building, even when the surroundings are of some dark color that absorbs tin li^ht readilv. Our lights are spaced twenty-five feet apart, and in the rows of trees where everything is dark color, this lights the space midway be- tween the lights, so that the names of the varieties on the trees can be plainly read. "Perhaps the best recommendation we can give to acetylene for nursery and plant men is the fact that we have had ex- perience In using it, and continue to In- To Clean a Boiler. Editor Florists' Exchange : I* note with interest No. 43 under questions and answers in the last num- ber of the Florists' Exchange, and it may be of some benefit to the craft if I relate my experience with soft coal, to the effect that since the 1st of De- cember last I have been burning soft coal in a No. 5 Lord & Burnham boiler, and the surfaces of the boiler are to- day as clean as they ever have been since the boiler was put in service. The only objection I can see to the use of soft coal is the large amount of dust which settles on the flat surfaces of this type of boiler, making it necessary to clean very often. Now that anthra- cite coal is down in price, I asked the "boys" if I should get some for the No. 5. They replied that they preferred soft coal, even if hard were lower in price. Y. New Haven, Conn. The New Haven Countv Horticultural Society held its second annual banquet in the Tontine Hotel Tuesday, the 10th inst. It proved a great success. Dele- gates from the Hartford Florists' Club came down on a special train. Others came from Bridgeport. J. N. Champion acted as toastmaster. After the inner man had been well attended to, the toastmaster called on Mayor Studley, of New Haven, who welcomed the out- of-town guests in the name of the city. Mr. Amrhyn, president, gave a brief history of the society. W. J. Stewart, of Boston, spoke on the excessive ex- press rates. Mr. Woodward presented Mr. Amrhyn with a gave] to keep us in order the rest of the evening. Remarks were also made by the Hartford and Bridgeport visitors. Wit, McLEAN ■ ARDNER. Newark, N. Y. J. D. Quance, of this place, has just had a very un .sua] experience, and has not yet decided whether he is to be congratulated or not. pesiring a good well of water, a well was started: after reaching 26 feet, rock was struck, and after boring 90 feet a good supply of water was struck, and Mr. Quance was happy. But after several applications to bis plants they began to flag and finally die. The blame for this was at onio laid to the water. An analysis of it proved that it contained salt, mag- nesla, lime and soda. Chemists have pronounced it a high grade of lltha wa- ter. The question is now w-hich wdll pay the best, the "pump" or the green- houses. H. Y. 200 The Florists* Exchange f 1 1 taiican Carnation Society TWELFTH ANNUAL MEETING Brooklyn, N. Y. February 19 and 20, 1903 FULL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND THE EXHIBITION The 12th annual meeting of the American Carnation Society convened in the City of Churches, as Brooklyn, N. T., is familiarly termed, on Thurs- day and Friday, February 19 and 20, 1903, amid weather conditions that seem to be the common concomitant of this progressive bodv when it holds its year- ly convention and exhibition. Three days previous to the opening of the proceedings the district had been bound in a heavy snow storm, with its wonted accompaniments of impeded railroad traffic rendering transportation slow and tedious, with belated trains and similar inconveniences as a conse- quence. Thursday morning, however, broke bright and clear, crisp and cold. The meeting and exhibition this year were opened under the most favorable auspices, backed by the efforts of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sci- ences, an organization without parallel in its class in America, if anywhere else in the world, along educational and pro- gressive lines. Through the liberality of that body the exhibition halls, the ■art rooms and assembly hall, 174 Mon- tague street, and necessary equipment thereof, were provided. while the Brooklyn Horticultural Society, com- posed of members of the local craft, carried the preparatory work to a cul- mination of the most satisfactory char- Manager Plumb and his aides had everything in elegant shape prior to the opening, and the work of staging the exhibits was conducted in a smooth and satisfying manner. A preliminary meeting of the Carna- tion Society was held on Thursday fore- noon for the selection of judges, and the following gentlemen were chisen: CLASSES A, B AND C: Messrs. W. N. Rudd, M. A. Patten and Charles H. Allen. SPECIAL CLASSES: Messrs. S. J. Reuter, F. H. Lemon and Arthur Her- rington. CERTIFICATES: Messrs. William Scott, Richard Wi'tterstatter and Will- iam Nicholson. It was unfortunate that owing to the storm, and resulting railroad delays, must of the out-of-town exhibits ar- rived late, and some of them frozen, among the latter the blooms of W. N. Rudd, of Mt. Greenwood, 111. The visiting delegates began to ar- rive early in the week. The Pittsburg contingent reached New York on Tues- day, the Detroit delegation on Wednes- day forenoon, and the Chicago coterie on Wednesday night. First Day— Evening: Session. The first session of the Society was held in the Germania Club, 122 Scher- merhorn street, Brooklyn, on Thursday evening, at seven o'clock. A large au- dience was present. Address of Welcome. Park Commissioner Richard Young made the address of welcome. He said in part: The Gentlemen of the Carnation So- ciety: I, perhaps, might be expected to say something regarding the flower of which you are so proud, and which your pride and admiration have brought into such fame throughout the country, and especially that has brought to the attention of. the people of this city the beautiful flower which you ad- mire and represent, but unfortunately for me, I am not competent to speak on that subject. I, however, think that those who cultivate and propagate this flower do great work in the world. I do not speak to you as business men, because you left that behind in a great measure when you came to this city to present to its people the fruits of your labor. I think it is a very delightful thing to do this— a most commendable thing— I think it is a very profitable thing that V"ii should come to Brook- lyn with your great Carnation Exhibit. I do not know why you have not been here before, and especially am I a lit- tle surprised at this from the fact that those who have been foremost, in a large measure, in the cultivation of the carnation, were Brooklynites, or rather residents of Flatbush, which is a part of Brooklyn. I have known the man who might be called the Father of the Carnation development for many years. I refer to Chas. Zeller, and a fine speci- men of the lover of flowers is he. I have known him for twenty-five years nearly, a man whose reputation as a Christian gentleman is above question, who always has been a devotee of his profession, such as I almost never knew. But he is become bent, has been for many years, as though he had been bending over flowers he cultivated until it became second nature to him. A man of refined culture in the profes- sion, second to none I have met. But I am not here to speak of indi- viduals. I am here just for a few min- utes to extend to you a hearty welcome to the City of Churches and the City of Flowers. I think I can say safely that, so far as I know, there is no city in this country that is as devoted to flowers as is the city of Brooklyn. I haw no statistics, but I think that per- haps our people show their affection, their regard, for flowers as fully as in any other part of the country, in their lavish expenditure of money on flowers. The flower is recognized in Brooklyn from cradle to the grave, at all the feastings, festivals, the displays are becoming more lavish all the time. I have recently been to a funeral in this city and I was surprised. I think it took four carriages— and he was not a very widely known man— it took four carriages and a wagon to convey to the last resting place the tributes of his friends. But I want to speak just a word of the city that welcomes you to-night as its representative in the Park De- partment—the city that stands, I think, third in population in this coun- try—the borough of Brooklyn. This city contributes to the citv of New York the brain, the sinew, stability and all those characteristics that go to make up a great manhood that is found in the home, because Brooklyn is essentially a city of homes. Of the 1,300,000 of people who have their abode here, a great majority go to the city across the river. They walk its streets, and trade in its marts, they go and come on its great highway, and walk back and forth across the river which separates the two cities. There is no measuring the influ- ence of this borough compared to that across the river. When a man attains great wealth, so great that he out- grows the old honv. he crosses the river and sometimes t mis himself lone- ly: he comes back because the nvi ments are so different. It is more like some of the older Western cities, where men know each other, where men prize each other for their merit. The city of Brooklyn— old, dear old Brooklyn, of which I have been a resident for more than thirty years, has grown from a comparatively small city to one of im- mense proportion. In my capacity as Park Commissioner I am compelled to visit all parts of it. I have driven thirty miles in one day around the parks of the Borough of Brooklyn and Queens (those two boroughs are indeed one— under the one control in the park work), and from Flushing to college Point, to Coney Island, and through the Heights, across almost to Rockaway. from Forest Park around to the park on the Bay Side— Bensonhurst, winding in and out among flowers and shrubs, and trees, the growth of cultivation and taste. There are those here who are no older than I who remember well when a park was said to be an extrava- gance. A man of culture and refine- ment came to me when I was pleading for a park at the seashore at Coney Is- land, yesterday. He said: "Is it not a question you should consider what this is to cost the people? Look at it from a financial standpoint." Never; I can- not do that in any narrow sense at all. I understand values as well as any- body. I say to you. gentlemen, there is no better value to be attained any- where than by creating that which is beautiful, and that which benefits any city. The planting of flowers, trees, and shrubs, laying out of lawns, the cultivation and the bringing up of those things which nature has provided, ele- vates the people. Anything that ele- vates affords enjoyment to life and lifts people above sordid things, above the low things, is one of the greatest blessings that the world can give. When the question came up of laying out Prospect Park here, and the dear old man Stranahan urged and begged, pleaded for the money to secure that park, many people said, "It is a waste of the public money." That park has cost the city over $10,000,000, perhaps $14,000,000 or $15,000,000, but to-day, look- ing at it from a sordid standpoint, looking at it from the standpoint of the siders only intrinsic value, -day is worth, and would te hammer for more than Parks that have been bought for the poor, for the children in their mothers' arms, for the tired and weary of the world, have cost money and a great deal of it. But what better can man give to humanity than rest and peace and beauty? The old city of Brooklyn has grown in my day from a population of 300.000 to 1.300,000. and there is room within the borough for a population of not less than five mil- lions, and then we might have nearly every house detached. There is a broader and deeper re- quirement calls upon us, and that is, to provide for the people of the cit- ies, resting places, and flower shows, to provide beautiful ferns and plants, shrubs and trees, for the masses. You are contributing widely to this. You may build more wisely than you think. The man or woman must be very .low. and I do not know that I have even seen or known a man or a woman who is not influenced by flowers. Gath- er a bunch of carnations and take it to a penitentiary, take it to a truant school, and every hand is stretched out, like a strain of music; there are very few, indeed, who are so lost to the beautiful things of the world that they will not reach out for flowers. Oh, what a beautiful thing it is when a flower show is over, when a fair is over, when man who c that park sell under $20, ,0Oil. a wedding is over, aye, sometimes, when a funeral is over, that the flowers be gathered and taken to the hospitals, taken to the prisons to give cheer to those who need it so much. Now, my friends, I want to thank you earnestly for your coming to Brooklyn, your giving to Brooklyn the opportunity which you are presenting for one of the most beautiful things possible. I think I can say with safety that those who know the carnation, those who study its development, are few, but before your exhibition is over the carnation will be more widely known, more highly appreciated than ever be- fore. In cultivating the taste, in mak- ing your exhibits, it cannot be other- wise than that you reap the benefit. I mean, there may be thousands who will not. individually, but as a profession, as a trade, it cannot be otherwise than that you shall reap the reward that you deserve. To a man standing outside and knowing but little of flowers, the development of carnations, the develop- ment of chrysanthemums are wonders and amount almost to miracles. To think that man can add to the beauty of what has been created and intelli- gently go on step by step! The commissioner then referred to a recent visit paid by him to Japan and spoke of the great floral wealth seen in that country, comparing its cheerful, joyous people with the more serious and earnest character of the Chinese, closing with the remark. "My friends, I didn't come here to talk to you; I came to welcome you to Brooklyn, and I do so with all my heart. (Loud ap- plause.) Response. Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, responded on behalf of the American Carnation So- ciety. He endorsed Park Commissioner irks The exhibition Brooklyn was, in the equal of any t the ed of carnations at Ur. Scott's opinion, le Society had ever given; the quality of the flowers was ahead of those shown on previous simi- lar occasions. In closing, the speaker touched on the great growth of park and garden development in the United States in such centers as Brooklyn, Boston, New York Philadelphia and elsewhere. While the florist loves his business, he should not put too much commercialism into it, and "don't let us have any crape chasing, or anything of that sort, for God's sake, Amen." (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Scott was given very short no- tice, indeed, to prepare his response, but he was, as at all times, equal to the occasion, and acquitted himself as is his wont, interspersing his remarks with a number of anecdotes that kept the audience in happy humor. The Park Commissioner invited the delegates to visit Prospect Park. He characterized the palm house there as second to none he had ever seen con- nected with any park system, not ex- cepting Bronx. President Ward's Address. President Charles Willis Ward, of Queens, N. Y., then delivered his ad- dress, as follows: The twelfth annual convention of our prosperous, vigorous and useful As- sociation convenes in the good old city of Brooklyn under most auspicious cir- cumstances. Never during any period since our organization at Philadelphia, on October 15, 1891, have the results accomplished been more apparent. Our growth has been a healthy and steady one, each year adding substantial achievements and additional luster to our name. At each of our previous an- nual meetings it has almost seemed as if the enthusiastic interest in the car- nation must sooner or later wane; nev- ertheless, at the present time the in- terest in the Divine Flower is notice- ably greater than it was 12 months since, and there now seems to be no valid reason in sight why this interest should in any wise wane in the future. The improvement in the carnation as to size, strength of stem, richness of color, and freedom of bloom, has kept even pace with the advancement of our Society. The size of the flower has practically reached that of the largest blooms that were produced by the English carnation culturists as early in the 19th century as 1830, at which time the English carnation seems to have reached the apex of its im- I'elifiinry - 1 , l'.Mt.'t The Florists9 Exchange 201 provement and popularity. At that pe- i carnation blooms nearlj Ave Inchi a in diameter, upon strong stems ap- Dfoachlng tour feet In length, were Kn.»ii and exhibited. This was, how- ever, done by developing the Flower pith flcial i ling, much in the s.ini.' mannei .is the enormous chrys- anthemums of tlie present day are en, Mil In addition to this it was nec- essary to hind up the calyces of the Ewers and to split down the points to prevent bursting, as well as to ex- tract surplus petals and arrange those remaining. In order to produce a shape- ly bloom. Then, too, the English car- nation was produced during the early Sumner months, a much easier cultu- ral real under English climatic condi- tions than is the production of our magnificent flowers in Midwinter. Little need he said regarding cultural methods, the exhibition of seedlings, or iin- granting of certificates, as that ground has been thoroughly thrashed over by my predecessors. Sutticient to state, that from present appearances ii has not been, nor will there be any future diminution of the enthusi- astic experimental work and careful study being performed by the members of our Society. It is with pleasure that I am able 10 announce the completion of the incor- poration of our Society under the laws Ef the State of New York. The certi- ficate of incorporation has been filed with the Secretary of State at Albany, and has been approved by him as well as by a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and filed in the office of the County Clerk of Queens County. The Board of Directors has carefully compiled a constitution, which will be presented for consideration this evening, and to which I would invite your careful attention. So far as my mental vision can now forecast the future, our skies seem to j be clear, with but slight exception, and that exception is one which we may easily avoid. As our members are well aware, the general sentiment of our Association has from the beginning I been in favor of maintaining the Car- | nation Society upon a substantial and independent basis; not binding our- selves in any partnerships, but main- j taining such friendly attitudes toward j other national floricultural and horti- cultural organizations as would secure for us a free and untrammeled field for the performance of our particular work. A few years since, the agitation of a scheme to combine all American horticultural societies was begun by some leading members of the Society of American Florists, and while such < omhination seemed to be fraught with considerable danger to the interests of our Carnation Society, consideration of the subject was entered into in a broad and liberal spirit, with the view that if any feasible method could be devised whereby an association of these socie- ties could be brought about upon a plan that would sufficiently safeguard the interests of our Society, I would favor such union, and would join my influ- ence to bring it about, although aware at the time that many of our influen- tial members were honestly and firmly opposed to such effort. Our esteemed fellow member and wise counsellor. W. N. Rudd, early pronounced the scheme a hopeless one, and strenuously ad- vised its abandonment, a position which he has since consistently held. While I am of the opinion that it would be possible to organize the va- rious florists' associations into a rep- resentative body, upon lines similar to those upon which the Government of the United States is planned, nev- ertheless, after having served for two consecutive years as chairman of the committee on closer relations in the Society of American Florists, and hav- ing during this period endeavored to co-operate to the best of my ability in bringing about such union as would be acceptable to all of the interests in- volved, and at the same time to pro- tect the future welfare of our Carna- tion Society. I was finally forced to the firm conclusion that the task is hope- less. There are certain radical elements among the membership of the Society of American Florists who believe that that society should be given such a dominating position in the association as will eventually cripple the independ- ent positions of the other associations, and until such radical element shall have changed, or have been overcome by the more conservative members, to the end that their views may become so modified as to enable them to con- sider the project in a spirit of greater liberality, recognizing thai the carna- tion, Chi'} santhemum, l'omij national b cultural associations may stand upon the same footing as that of i he So, hi j ..I Aim i li an Florists, and be repi esented In th iblned body rdlng to the numei li al their membership, there would eem |o be no practical li inging ih.uii Buoh a com ation, and II would ■ • m as if further agitation or discussion of this subject would lead only to misun- derstandings, and perhaps feelings of animosity. it is my belief, and I think the opin- ion of those most interested In the fu- ture welfare ol thi i !ai nation Society, that its present position, free and un- tranimeled by any copartnership with any other ass.., i.iiion. should be main- tained, l'ariiioiships between individu- als are i less dangerous, and pari nershlps bel « i en assocla't Ions of individuals are equallj so. Neither should be entered into unless it may be necessary for the protection of the contracting parties, or unless the bene- the less generous, and they, too, de- .., ,. e Ia1 1 md praise at your hands. li,. ... great coal Btrlki ha boi larlj i" avj upon floi I is w ho had i mi. ha i 'i i hi m i a, i in the season, and the situation has been fraughl rtth tin reat I ol dan ; would eem a 11 ,, unlit to tie worked out whereby such long com Inued disputes bi ,is and operators maj be rendered prai tlcallj li sslble. I la-. If what imiin.it,' knowledge of the condi- tions prevailing in i ei lain the coal fields ol the I nlted States, I have given the subject some consid- erable I bought, and must confess that I see no way in which the florists may be able to rectify the matter. It seems a proposition that must be worked out by the parties most interested in the operations; that is, the miners and the operators. Unless it is possible to evolve some plan or legislation that will prove efficacious in settling the disputes be- tween the miner and his employer. Up way discriminated against in this re- Thai the Soclet] I doing good, active ...,. .1 ir <:.-.'. uti. ALBERT M. HERS, Secri Treasurer's Report. ,, • : I I ' - ' P0t ' ' b' I'.'. ...i 1 1,, follow Ing lb K .Is to the Mm King l mi. I $962.00 Paid out 887.79 i . h in banl I- working I und.. 64.21 in in i balance as pei i. porl i • bruai menl fund ... 223.00 Ai, i.i.i Si nil :iini Kudd wi re appoint) 'i on audll Ing .i n thi trea urei i n| The Carnation as a National Flower. E. G. Glllett. of Cincinnati, i halrman of the commit tei appoint d on I bl mattei la I yi n madi i reporl In w hlch he stated thai Mi Ri originator of the "I CARHATION GOVERNOR LOWNDES. Back H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., Growers and Introducers. fits which appear to be certain to be secured are of sufficient magnitude to warrant the risks incurred. It would seem as if no such valid reason exists in this case, and consequently, that the subject should now be dismissed. The Carnation Society has a neces- sary work to perform. Up to the pres- ent time it has performed that work well, without the assistance of other associations; in fact, in the face of more or less opposition it has demon- strated that it can carry on and main- tain its work; and wherever it has held an annual convention it has been re- ceived with open arms, and, better still, bidden to come again. The increase in the carnation indus- try of the country, which is undoubt- edly a permanent one, will render it more or less easy as the years roll on to maintain our present status. The carnation is unquestionably second to no flower as a staple florists' commod- ity. The sale of carnations must al- ways be classed upon the same basis as that of roses, and it would not be surprising if in the end the carnation would exceed the rose in commercial importance. Before concluding I would particular- ly call your attention to the generous treatment which has been accorded our Society by the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. It has been more than liberal in our entertainment; in fact, has exhibited a generosity which I believe has not been excelled by any other association that has charged it- self with the entertainment of our So- ciety, and I would especially request that a fitting resolution be passed, ac- knowledging the courtesies which we have received at their hands. The work of the local florists, who organized the Brooklyn Horticultural Society for the purpose of contributing to our entertainment, has been none to the present time no such plan seems to have been thoroughly thought out. The increase in the express rates charged for the transportation of green- house products is not pleasant to con- template, and if it is possible to se- cure a reduction of said rates to the former basis it should be done. In the discussion following the presi- dent's address, Mr. Scott moved a vote of thanks to the Brooklyn Institute, and to the Brooklyn Horticultural Society, paying tribute to the excellent accom- modation provided, and to the arrange- ments made for the work of the Carna- tion Society. Secretary's Report. Secretary Herr then read his report as follows: Your secretary has his usual short re- port, having issued the proceedings of the Indianapolis meet ing in due time, mail- ing the same to all paid-up members of the Society. A preliminary premium list was Issued in the Summer, the regular list February 1, and various circular letters during the vear. all of which were mailed to the members Any one not having received lb. , ii,i„. will please report to their Secretai o thai he may get their ad- .ii.s-es corrected. ■I'll,, on ml. i -lop I.H I'.'" ■ , ,,,, i ,, ,| ,,! 267 paid-up members; lost during the ,i: foi i iDiiii of .lues 22; new in, in , , 1 previous to this meeting 19. Tins is ,i good showing, as usually the gain aside from the meeting is very Duplicate bills for dues that had been paid were issued to three of the members • hiring tile w :n Ml In l>. apologizes for this error. He also wants in ih. ink the exhibitors for their hi:' .'i.ntion to the details of their ,i, iilerablv lessens his wi.iK ,ii .i i. I. nd time of the year. Th.. j:,-,-. hi i,\ for vising the railroad certificates Is an innovation of the rail- roads, and will be applicable to all tickets of this kind, so that our Society is in no had practically done wh.M the Society's committee had set out to do. Mr. Al- tick, of Dayton, O., outlined the work accomplished by Mr. Reynolds, who had secured already for his League over ten millions of members. The sale of carnations on January 29. the birthday ot President McKinley, had in Mr. Al- tick's opinion benefited the florist trade of America to the extent of from $75,000 to $150,000. He suggested that a com- mittee of the Carnation SocietJ be ap- pointed to formulate a plan whereby each individual member could con- tribute voluntarily to the national Mc- Kinley Memorial Fund a share of the profits which "Carnation Day" had been instrumental in bringing about. Mr. Scott endorsed the suggestion heartily. He advised against "killing the goose that lays the golden egg" by charging an exorbitant price for carna- tions on that day. Some dealers, he observed, had demanded a price of 50c. a flower, which, in his opinion, was a mistake. Detroit, 1904. An invitation to hold the next meet- ing and exhibition in Detroit, Mich., was extended by telegram from the local club, also by Mr. Beard, of that ity, and accepted by the Society. Nomination of Officers. The following gentlemen were nomi- nated as officers for the ensuing year: President— George A. Rackham, De- troit, Mil h. Vice-President— James .Hartshorne, Joliet. 111. Secretary— Albert M. Herr, Lan- caster. Pa. Treasurer— Fred. E. Dorner, Laf- ayette, Ind. Phil. Breitmeyer. of Detroit, declined the nomination for vice-president. 202 The Plorists9 Exchange The New Constitution. The proposed constitution governing the newly incorporated Society was then presented, and immediately instituted a lively discussion, involving legal and other technicalities. The motion made at Indianapolis last year called for a copy of the document being placed in the hands of each member thirty days prior to the date of the next annual meeting. Through an inadvertence this fact had been overlooked. Finally the difficulty was bridged over temporarily by a motion to accept the constitution as printed without discussion, and that it be taken up for consideration next year. The date of the annual meeting being left blank in the constitution, an ex- pression of opinion was asked from the members on this important subject. It was conceded generally that the present date was a most inopportune one from a weather standpoint. Some members favored the first week in Feb- ruary; others the first week in March. The latter date had a strong supporter in Mr. Lemon, of Richmond. 1 n. 1 , who advanced the statement that in both quantity and quality the exhibitions would be advantaged by being held on that date. Every man attending the shows would then see the new varieties which are not good Winter bloomers at that time, and will have ample op- portunity to note their behavior in this respect at the following exhibition. New carnations were not bought on first sight or acquaintance, but were watch- ed month after month, and, at times, year after year. Mr. Rudd did not know of any scien- tific reason, or otherwise, why the first week in February or the last week in February should be selected, and there was no ground for belief that the exist- ing weather conditions would continue. Buyers of new carnations generally crystallized their ideas as to whether they would buy the varieties after see- ing them at the annual exhibition. Mr. Scott thought a change of date was necessary, though science revealed nothing that would forecast the weath- er. The conditions for years had been disadvantageous, and something must be done to counteract these if possible. Messrs. Dailledouze, Peirce, Gillett and others also favored a change of date. With the various opinions on the sub- ject in their possession, the directors convened after adjournment of the reg- ular session and selected as the date of the next annual meeting. The First Wednesday in March. Phil. Breitmeyer promised propitious weather in Detroit in 1904, no matter what the date chosen. The meeting adjourned at 10.30 p.m. Friday— Morning Session. The delegates were tardy about get- ting down to business this morning, it being nearly noon before the session opened. The reports of the judges were read as under: Judge's Report. One hundred white— First, John N. May, Summit, N. J., with The Bride; second, S.J. Goddard. one hundred light pink— First. Peter Fisher, with Enchantress: so.- 1. Al- bert Roper, with Fair Maid. One hundred dark pink- Fn-t. John H. Taylor, with Mrs. Lawson; second, C. W.Ward, with Mrs. Lawson One hundred scarlet First, M. A. Patten & Co., with J. H. Manley. One hundred crims Carnation Company, den; no second. One hundred yellow variegated- First. L. E. Marquisee. Syracuse. N. Y with Sunbird; secor One hundred whit Peter Fisher, with no second. Fifty white — First, L. E. Marquisee, with Albatross; second, Peter Fisher, with Governor Wolcott. Fifty light pink— First. Peter Fisher, with Enchantress; second, C. W. Ward, with Alpine Glow. Fifty dark pink— First. Patten & Co.. with Mrs. Lawson; second, John H. Taylor, with Mrs. Lawson. Fifty scarlet— No award. Fifty crimson— First. C. W. Ward, with President Roosevelt; second, Chi- cago Carnation Company, with Har- lowarden. -First. Chicago ith Harlowar- Goddard. ated— First, A. Patten; Fifty yellow variegated— First, L. E. Marquisee, with SunDird; seconc., M. A. Patten & Co., with Dorothy Whitney. Fifty white variegated— First, Patten & Co., with Mrs. M. A. Patten; no sec- ond. Fifty any other color— First, C. W. Ward, with Sensation; no second. Twenty-five white— First, L. E. Mar- quisee, with AlbatroBs; second, Wm. Duckham, garden, r to 1 '. Willis James. Twenty-five light pink- -First, C. Be- sold, Mineola, with Goethe; second, M. A. Patten & Co., with Fair Maid. Twenty-five dark pink— First, John H. Taylor, with Mrs. Lawson; second, Wm. Duckham, same variety. Twenty-live crimson— First, Wm. Duckham, %vith Gov. Roosevelt; second, Chicago Carnation Company, with Har- lowarden. Twenty-five yellow variegated— First, C. Besold, with Admiral Cervera; no second. Twenty-five white variegated— First, Patten & Co.. with Mrs. Patten; C. Warburton, Fall River, Mass., with Prosperity. In Class D, for collection of ten nor more than fifteen varieties, C. W. Ward was first and Dailledouze Bros, second. There were no entries in the Class E for six varieties, but in Class F, which calls for not less than five nor more than eight varieties, C. Besold was first and Chas. Webber second. Peter Fisher won the silver cup for the best exhibit of 200 blooms, any variety or color, with Enchantress. For the best col- lection of single blooms, greatest va- riety and only one of a kind, all named or numbered, Dailledouze Bros, was first and C. W. Ward second. There were no entries in the class for the Lord & Burnham prizes, which calls for varieties sent out prior to 1902. For the best fifty blooms of Cress- brook, C. E. Dickerman, Dorchester, Mass., was the winner. Patten & Co. took first for fifty blooms of Gov. Wol- cott, no second or third prizes being awarded. In Class L, where the prizes are the Lawson medals, the gold medal went to Peter Fisher, with Enchantress, the silver medal went to L. E. Mar- quisee with Flamingo, and the bronze medal went to C. W. Ward. The S. A. F. O. H. silver medal was won by L. E. Marquisee with Albatross, and the bronze medal was won by Peter Fisher, the competition in this class was for uiidisseminated varieties only. For the best fifty blooms of Viola Allen, C. W. Ward was the winner. The prize in this class was a piece of art glass valued at ?25, offered by Miss Viola Allen. Certificates were granted Peter Fisher for Gov. Wolcott, L. E. Marquisee for Flamimgo and Albatross, also Eor Sun- bird, .ind 11. Weber ,V Sons for Gov. Lowndes. Election of Officers. The gentlemen nominated last even- ing were duly elected to their respec- tive offices. Mr. Rackham returned thanks for the honor conferred, adding if hard and ear- nest work would- make next year's con- vention a -it. ss that fa. -tor would nol M Win S.ott and Peter Fisher were appointed a committee on Final Sports. Mr. ltu.1.1 . ailed attention to the ne- cessity of the Society taking cognizance of the registration of sports. He point- ed out that of the various sports of Mi- Com,. M. Bradt now in existence one was named White Bradt, another had been registered as Mrs. Seward Webb. The variety Armazindy had sported all over the country, and was being sold under live different names to his knowdedge, each variety offered be- ing practically the same. Such a prac- tice was bound to breed confusion and cause financial loss. He also suggested that in regard to He- registration of a new variety bear- ing the name of •- Individual the So- ciety should no gnize su.h name Ward thought it would be a . where sports were of such difference from the type, to .h and such variety, as the t be; and that such title adhered to by growers with whom sports occurred if those sports were practically identical. Mr. Dorner added that where a sport was known by two different names he always gave the synonyms in referring to it, as, for example, Red Bradt (Chi- cago). A motion was eventually carried to appoint a committee of two to act in conjunction with the secretary as a nomenclature committee to supervise the work of registration and naming. A further motion was passed that this committee, in the case of sports, only register the names supplied pro- visionally until th.e varieties have been submitted to the Society at its annual meeting for determination as to wheth- er the sports registered were distinct enough to be considered worthy of a separate name. Mr. Herrington remarked that the So- ciety could place no embargo on nam- ing; and registration established prior- ity. If duplications of varieties were discovered the nomenclature commit- tee of the Society could put the matter right. Mr. Wallace pointed out that pri- ority of name was held by the Paris Conference on nomenclature to be es- tablished by publication in any periodi- cal or catalogue distributed among readers or clients. The preparation of the premium list for next year's exhibition was left in the hands of the Board of Directors. After a discussion on the transfer- ence of the property funds, etc., of the old organization to the newly incor- porated body, the Society adjourned to reconvene in Detroit the first Wednes- day in March, 1904. The Exhibition. The twelfth annual exhibition of the American Carnation Society, held in the Institute of Arts and Sciences, Brook- lyn, N. T., on Thursday and Friday of this week, was a grand success, viewed from every standpoint. The attendance of members was fully up to the average, in spite of the extreme cold weather that prevailed; and the quality of the carnations exhibited was better than had been seen at any previous show of the society. A word or two about the exhibition hall may not be out of place. Strictly speaking, there were two halls connect- ed by a corridor. In one were long, narrow, tables for the staging of ex- hibits, and in the other, only round ta- bles were used. The side walls had been hung with white cheese cloth and trimmed with Southern smilax, and groups of evergreens in pots and tubs were fittingly arranged in the corners and along the sides; the evergreens .■railing from the nursery department of C. W. Ward. Chas. Zeller & Son fur- nished two or three groups of palms that made a splendid setting for the center space in one of the rooms, and a few specimen plants of Nephrolepis 1'iersoni, from F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. T., also acted as a foil to the abundance of blossoms. Henry A. Dreer Co. had an exhibit of Pandanus Sanderi. W. II. Siebrecht, Astoria, L. I., filled a side table with bulbous flowers which received much praise for their general good quality. Thomas Roland, Nahant. Mass., brought on some elegant plants of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; and the Little South Floral Company, of Natick, .Mass . staged some of the finest plants lie] the ol - if the doners being truly re- inn kal.le. l;...l .t Keller showed a full line ..f llorists' supplies, including their new extension pot holder. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O., exhibited a section of his new Duplex iron gutter. J. H. Broxey, Dayton, O., had samples of his new- carnation support, which he is in- Th- i-.irnatlotis slan. .1 bv I lie different exhibitors wen superb, and the men who had the judging to do had a diffi- cult task before them. The storm that prevailed caused shipments I" arrive late, and matters were thus south hat delayed; in fact, the flowers of the J. D. Thompson Carnation Company ar- rived too late for competition, while i hose of W. N. -Rudd came frozen and spoiled. The Chicago carnation Company had in their display Harlowarden, Marshall Field, Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. E. A. Nelson, Mrs. Higinbotham and Her Majesty; and all the flowers showed up to good advantage. L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y., brought down Flamingo, a fine new scarlet; Albatross, a pure white, and Sunbird, a yellow variegated variety. Jerome A. Suydam, of Flatbush, N. Y., had on view a set of seedlings. Among them was a white variety of such size and form that placed it in the front rank; and had it been staged for competition it would surely have been a winner. A pink seedling from Florham Farms, Madison, N. J., was much admired, and will, perhaps, be heard from later. Fair Harvard, from W. G. Saltford, Pough- keepsie, was on exhibition, as was also the variety President McKinley, from E. T. Grave, Richmond, Ind. Besides the varieties staged in the seedling classes, Dailledouze Bros, made a splendid exhibit of Lorna, Mrs. G. M. Bradt, Prosperity, Alice Roose- velt, Genevieve Lord, Eldorado, Gover- nor Roosevelt, Mrs. Thomas W. Daw- son, Fair Maid. White Mrs. Bradt, Red Mrs. Bradt, Dorothy Whitney, Frag- rance, and Harry Fenn. C. W. Ward had an extensive exhibit which included Mrs. Theodore Roose- velt, Governor Roosevelt, Golden Beau- ty, Mrs. John A. Thayer (a light pink), Prosperity, Creole Beauty, Flame, Lor- na. Ethel Ward, Governor Bliss, Octo- roon, Golden Eagle, Judge Hinsdale, Alpine Glow and Mackinac, a fine pure S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., showed a vase of the new white carna- tion, The Queen, a good three-inch flower, which seems to be a good com- mercial kind. These were not staged for competition. Peter Fisher brought on some fine blooms. He showed Enchantress, some measuring three and three-quarter inches; Mrs. M. ^. Patten, Nelson Fish- er, Governor Wolcott and Boston Mar- lb W.ber & Son, Oakland. Md., staged one variety, and that only for exhibition purposes. The variety was Governor Lowndes, a white, finely formed flower and borne on good long Seven varieties competed for the Lawson medal, which shows the keen desire among the experts to win this coveted prize. The varieties were White Mrs. Bradt, Mrs. John Thayer, Flam- ingo, Enchantress, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Adonis and President Roose- velt. The flowers from the J. D. Thompson Co., Joliet, 111., were staged, however, even though the judges could not pass upon them, and some of their bunches were extremely fine. Among them were Estelle E. A. Nelson Enchantress, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. etc. There were several other exhibitors, but as the judges' awards will be found appended, no mention here is neces- sary. On the evening given up to the mem- bers of the Brooklyn Institute the ex- hibition hall was filled with a gay and brilliant throng of the city's elite. The show was much enjoyed, and expres- sions were heard on all sides that such an exhibition should be an annual af- fair. The Banquet. On Friday evening, February 20, the delegates were the guests of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society at a banquet given in the Germania Club, 120 Seliennei born street. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff pre- sided, and acted as loastmaster. Fol- lowing is a list of the toasts and those who responded thereto: "Flowers and Their Relation to Art," Park Commis- sioner Richard Young; "The Influence of the Carnation and Other Flowers I'pon the Etbi.al Side of Life." Robert Craig. Philadelphia; "Old-Fashioned Flowers," Ex-Park Commissioner I'.iow.-r. ..f Brooklyn; "The Humorous Side of a Florist's Life." L. E. Mar- quisee, Syracuse. N. Y.; "The City Beautiful," 1'r.sideiit Healy, Brooklyn Institute: "Qi n Flora's Treasure House," Wm. Scott, of Buffalo; "Flori- culture as a Profession." A. Herrington. President Chrysanthemum Society of America; "The Advantages of Horticul- tural Organization," by Frank B. Lown, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. ; "The Carna- tion's Conquest of the West," Fred. Lemon, of Richmond, Ind. The Florists' Exchange 203 Some of Those in Attendance. Many outside visitors were in the city ,,, see ii xhibltion. David Rust, a. B. Cartledge and S. Pennock. Philadel- phia: Mr. Pettigrevi . from Boston, and hosts of others. A full list of members wiin registered Is as follows: ail. n M Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; Fred. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind.; W. N. Endd, Chicago, 111.; Geo. W. Goldner, wvsi Hoboken, x .1 ; E .1 Johnstone, fcwldence, R. I.; F A.. Blake, Roch dale, Mass.; T. J. Johnstone, Provi- dence, R. I.; S. J. Goddard, Framing- ham. Mass.; John Barr, South Natick, Mass.; Win. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.; Geo. S. Gibson, Hartford, Conn.; ii B. Morgan, Glastonburg, Conn.; W. R. Shelmire, Philadelphia, Pa.; S. J. Enter, Westerly, R. I.; S. S. Skidel- sky. Philadelphia. Pa.; Wm. Spillsbury, Woburn, Mass.: A. E. Batley, Maynard, Mass.; Geo. A. Backhaul, Detroit, Mich.; Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass.: J. B. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.; Gust H. Baepke, Detroit, Mich.; Martin Reu- kauf. Philadelphia, Pa.; E. Hippard, Youngstown. Ohio; O. N. Naumsaun, Cleveland, Ohio: Elisha Pierce, Wal- tham, Mass.; Anton Then, Chicago. 111.; F. Fell;.. Milwaukee, Wis.; R. W. Wyn- ings. Stafford Springs, Conn.; P. change, Worcester. Mass.: W. J. Stew- art, Boston, Mass.: W. A. Rowlands, t'tica, N. T.; Wallace R. Pierson. Crom- well. Conn.; L. D. Bryant, North Cam- bridge, Mass.; G. L. Orant. Chicago. 111.: F. H. Mitchell. Waterville, Me.; Walter Mott. Jamestown, N. J.; C. T. Cuenther. Hamburg. N. T.; E. L. Kron- iu, Jr., Allentown, Pa.; T. P. Langhans, Pittsburg. Pa. : Herman Raartman. Sassenheim. Holland: Daniel Hipps, Boston, Mass.: ('has. T. Darling. Stony- brook, N. Y.: W: K. Partridge. Cincin- nati, Ohio; W. P. Craig. Philadelphia, Pa.: J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa.; A. H. Funnell. Huntingdon. N. Y.; John Walker. Youngstown. Ohio; Fred. Burki. Bellevue. Pa.; John L. Wyland, DeHaven. Pa.: Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H: John Murchie. Sharon, Pa.; Ed. H. Murchie, Sharon. Pa.; Wm. F. Kast- ing. Buffalo, N. Y.; W. O. Sullivan. De- troit, Mich.; John G. Esler, Saddle River, X. J.: A. Harrington, Madi- son, N. J.; Wm. Duckham, Madison. N. J.: Chas. E. Neale. Worcester, Mass.; Wm. Nicholson. Framingham, Mass.; R. Witterstastter. Cincinnati, Ohio; H. Mitchell. Philadelphia, Pa.: Geo. Smith. Manchester. Vt.; W. H. Vance. Wilmington. Del.: Chas. P. Dud- ley, Parkersburg, W. Ya.; M. A. Pat- ten. Tewkesbury, Mass.; E. J. Taylor, Southport. Conn.: Carl Hagenburger, Mentor, Ohio; Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md. : W. J. Palmer. Buffalo, N. Y.; Wm. Gammage, London. Ont; J. H. Dunlop. Toronto, Ont.: Edward Dale, Brampton, Ont.; John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa.; Robt. W. King. Toron- to, Ont.: Samuel Symes. Norwalk. Conn.: H. F. Littlefield. Worcester, Mass.: F. X. Millman, Cumberland. Md.: J. Fuller, Fitchburg, Mass.; J. R. Fotheringham. Tarrytown. N. Y.: L. E. Small, Tewkesbury. Mass.: John B. Rudy. Elmira, N. Y. ; Theo. E. Edwards, Bridgeton. N. J.: Geo. HE. Traendly, Ro- wayton. Conn.: B. X r : heim. Holland: Jas. S. Wilson, Western springs. iii.: John Merkel, Mentor, HU; W. F. T.arch. Carrick, Pa.: Ed. H. Blind. Westview. Pa.: Walter Hint- sel. Westview. Pa.: Guy Baty, East Cleveland, Ohio; Phillip J. Foley, Chi- cago, 111.; W. A. Pierce, Westchester. N. Y.: J. M. Palmer. Kennett Square. Pa.: E. c. Marshall. Kennett Square. Pa.; II. P. liohrer. Lancaster. Pa : Ver- non D. Grave. Richmond. Ind.: Wil- liam Sim. Cliftnndnle, Mass.: L. E. Wood. Fishkill. N. Y.: J. D. Cockcroft. Nnrthport. X. Y.; A. n. Grasse, Svra- ouse, N. Y.: Geo. R. Oeiger. Nazareth, Pa.: Phillip B. Welch. Baltimore. Md.: John J. Perry. Baltimore. Md.: J. O. Bauer. Baltimore, Md.: E. S. Beard, De- troit, Mich.; F. E. Dorner. Jr., Lafayette, Tnd.; Theo. A. Dorner. Lafayette, Ind.; E. C. Ludwig, Pittsburg. Pa.: Win. Lehr, Baltimore, Md.; Chas. R. Dickinson. Dorchester. Mass.; H. A. Cook. Shrewsbury. Mass.: I.ouis J. Rou- ter. Westerly, R. I. Eighteen ladies who were among the visitors present, were tendered a dinner Friday evening, followed by a theatre party at the Columbia Theatre. President-Eleet George A. Rackham. i leorge a. Rackman, of Del Mich., the lieu ly elected I idelll of the American Carnation s.. boi n in i Ueveland, 0., In 1861 ind • moved to I letrolt In 1879. He received his education In the schools of Mt. ci.,nens. Mich., and tor some time taught sell, ml in a rural district near his home. In early life he worked as a Inniliei man. lull ha v iiiu 1. • - > ■ with an innate love • •( Rowers and plants, he subsequently turned his at- tention to their cultivation in a com- mercial way, starting in business as a florist si thirteen years ago. The . Met I urn has I ii a n nliject of Mr, Rackham's especial care during the whole Of his career in the business. Like other progressive specialists in this line, he saw the advantage of affiliating with the American Carnation Society, which body he Joined at the Cincinnati meeting in ls:iT: and he has been a regular attendant at the annual gatherings of the society ever since. Mr. Rackham has worked hard to get the A. C. S. to visit Detroit and his efforts have now culminated in sue- GEORGE A. RACKHAM, OP DETROIT, President-Elect American Carnation Society. cess. He was the prime mover in se- curing the S. A. F. (of which he is also a member) for his home city, and the exceedingly enjoyable manner in which the delegates were entertained and the success of that convention generally were largely owing to Mr. Rackham's individual efforts. An energetic worker, an enthusiast in whatever he sets out to do, a most obliging and modest man, the affairs of the American Carnation Society are safe in his hands, and under his able direction the status and influence of the society will be well maintained. Mr. Rackham is held in high esteem by his local associates, who having the utmost confidence in his executive ability and appreciating his many other good qualities, elected him to the presidency of the Detroit Florists' i 'lull, which position he has filled with miii Ii acceptance and benefit to that body. He is a Knight Templar and a member of other fraternal societies. Vice-President Elect James Hartshorne. James Hartshorne was born in Shrop- shire. England, April 8, 1868. Coming ti. the rniteii states in isss. he first lo- cated al the "Hub," shortly after be- coming seeiind foreman in the gardens of the late Charles Burley. Esq., of Exeter, X. H. The horticultural development of the World's Fair led him to strike out for Chicago in 1892, with the thought of finding i mployment in that section. In- stead of taking part in thil Mi John C ITe. then having consider- able to do with exposition matters, more particularly thus, connei ted with the Illinois and other State buildings and grounds, encage,! Mr Hartshorne to rim his greenhouses out at Argyle Park. Modest, as times go now. as was that establishment then, it was here the young man first made his mark and began to show the metal that was in him. Old-fashioned low span roof houses, each heated by a separate boiler, with the assistance of the old style brick flue, was hardly an up-to-date institu- tion to say the least, by means of which to make one's mark as a carna- tion grower: but he did. and that quick- ly, both in the public market and at the Chicago Fall shows; In 1896, for example, carrying of some i mltima for carnations. The turning point in Mr. I I life seems to have come in 1897, when we hear of him ai bi Ing engaged bj B N. Higinbotham, Esq.. of ' hlcagO, II gardener, both at his city ri his delightful country home at Jollet, 111. The next step, In thi year, was the formation of the now famed Chicago Carnation Co., of Jollet, with Mr. Hartshot m at Joliet. is without doubt, one of the most perfect plants, each devoted ex- clusively to the divine (lower, that this section can show, if not unique in the whole country. Although the company was not started until the Spring of 1898, yet through the early purchase of stock, which was planted in the open ground to fill the houses y-l to be built, the very first Winter (1898-1899) the place became noted for fancy flowers, which easily found a market with profit satisfactory to the company. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Vice-President-Elect A. C .S. To further demonstrate the energy in the man. he is now planting ten acres of paeonias, in some 300 varieties, gath- ered from all over the world; some of them at very high prices, the rarest and choicest that could be obtained. As the object of the new company is the sale of cut flowers as well as plants, it fol- lows that a large percentage of the varieties are naturally those known to be best adapted for cut flower use. Like all progressive men. Mr. Harts- horne believes in association among his compeers; he early joined the Chicago Florists' Club. Inking active part in its debates, and has been its president. He is also a member of the Chicago American Florists, the American Chrys- anthemum Society the American Car- nation Society, and the American As- Mns Mas Beautification of Waste Places Address Delivered at tie Antiu.-il Meeting <>i the State Ilnrtienlt ur.-tl .-l.ssne/.', ti,,n, llnrrishnrir. /'.v.. hv S. Meinhtxnn Meehfn. Editor ntrinr.il Life :mri riee-Presi'lent otThomax \feetwn A Sons, Inc. .German- tnwii. Phil.;,lel,.hi:l. P.-i. It is my intention to at once dispel any impression you may have that I am going into the mysteries of land- scape gardening*, to name a lot of rules you should toll other spe- cific advice; or thai I In ei lists of ,1. .si, abl. p their ni.rits. Such things are details that should be worked out to fit the individual need! But rather I wish to reveal sum mmon opportunities by which we may brighten our lives through the mi d Da me Nature utal plant life. There is no question but that all country and suburban placi 9 have their waste places- waste because they have either had all the beauty ci of them or have been utterly neglected. A dwelling place should be made a • of the word. The mediately surrounding the i' " and beyond, should be made i ii lovely to those who live n we must others, too. We want to pli o v\ [tors, i> lends and neigh- ' hat passes i Ightly a matti I hat our surroundings be ma di i peak our appreciation for the ■ ituie. Therefore, we shall I" careful to view whatever plans we ' mi two points. topped to consider badlj proportioned our average country places are, having in mind !l ' g. fruit growing or mil., i rural work is carried on? Fortu- nate Indeed is the 50 or 100 that has half an acre of homi about the house, evi n thi l! and oilier animals an allowi d to hold possession to the de- struction of any pretty gardening plans. 1 mson with tie '"•-. what a mm h bi tti - op portunity has the countryman and fruit grower, with an abundance of low- price,] land, to have a beautiful gar- ni n home at a little expense, and ac- companied with greater personal inter- But few country homes exist where from one to five acres could not be set aside for lawn and flower gardens "It would not pay," I hear someone say. Perhaps the balance in dollars and i I be a little less, but is the pleasure and comfort to count for noth- ing? If the financial results are to be considered above everything else and the loss of that much ground is serious, then the owner must be work- ing the remainder of his property on very close margins, and his methods need investigating. A good expanse of lawn may be con- sidered one of the chief aims, because when that is set apart, it offers many opportunities for development in de- tail and striking effects. Above all set out with the determination that it is to be a good lawn of good grass. To be half-hearted in home-making is to create waste places, and those we have no use for. Decide to have, if possible, a flower garden— not simply flower beds and bor- ders around the grounds, but some- thing of an enclosure into which one may pass, and feel that he is in a different atmosphere; where flowers are on every side inviting admiration and interest. I know of no phase of garden- ing that is more delightful, invigor- ating and care-destroying than thai which relates to hardy flowers. A carefully selected assortment gives a profusion of flowers all the year from the very earliest Spring days, when some will open their adventurous blos- soms almost from out the snow, to the time when some will defy the lighter frosts of Autumn. A rose garden, which may be made a section of a general flower garden. is much more pleasing than where the roses are simply scattered here and there. They are not fitted for promis- cuous planting, and always respond better to definite treatment. If a tine lawn offers opportunities for detailed development, equally so do. s the flower garden. There may be bowers, turf walks and rustic seats: tr.llises. vine-covered archways, and what not. Utility need noi be dismissed entirely, for some of the handsomest flower gardens are merely generous bor- ders to vegetable patches. Or where the owner is concerned in marketing, cut flowers offer opportunities for quite ompense for labor and expen- Would not this idea also add to the various proffered solutions of the farm question, How shall we keep the boys on the farm? Having determined to beautify our hon • grounds, to have fine lawns well planted, a flower garden and handsome shade and ornamental trees, what Is ■ course to pursue in securing them. Right here let me say that unless the ideas are well thought out and right plans laid, it would be most unsatis- factory to do anything unusual. To plant grounds for ornamental effect and permanency requires just as much and more care and intelligent judgment at a large fruit orchard or piece of farm land. A good knowledge of plants and their characters must be had. The effect they will produce in position both at the start and in the future must be recognized. 204 The Florists' Exchange The smallest place should have a [jlan made for it, put roughly on paper, or kept well in the head if not intri- cate; the former method is much the more satisfactory. Wake this plan as complete as possible. Allow for every [ little embellishment, though the minor details may he subject to change when the W "ik is taken up. The economy of a plan is in its per- fection. Mistakes are not so likely to occur, and everything is Incited in har- mony. Above all, such a plan can be carried out one part at a time without danger of having something interfere with some idea that might otherwise have presented itself at a future time. The lawn could be started the first year, and a few trees planted as de- sired about the house and at the drive- way entrance, with perhaps sufficient properly grouped in intermediate posi- tions to relieve any bareness that might exist. The next season shrub- bery borders and groups might be planted with additional trees on the lawn for ornamental purposes. The flower garden need not follow till later. Meanwhile, the pleasure accompanying development would be going on with always some little thing to look for- ward to. If you have the time to study all these things out properly it will be a source of satisfaction and pleasure, and you have but to show the completed scheme to some one competent to criti- cise it; if you have not that time, it will be to your profit to spend a few dollars on expert advice. Plant trees and shrubs that have per- manent value and not too ordinary. Avoid the cheap, quick-growing trees which are invariably less satisfactory in the end and are short-lived. I will only name the oaks as being especially worthy trees, and ones that will never bring regret. A few really rare plants will increase the interest in your place wonderfully. Such beautiful things as the yellow wood, gingko, sophora and Japanese varnish tree are not difficult to obtain, yet they are not common. This paper has dealt with waste places in a rather broad sense. There are many little places that would seem to come more strictly under that head- ing that I have not mentioned. There may be an old stump of a tree which would be beautified if a vine were lowed to clamber over it. An unusual piece of swampy ground could be m beautiful by planting in it some flags and Japanese iris, mallows, lythrum, coreopsis, and even many swamp-lov- ing shrubs like the common elder- berry, white fringe and swamp mag- nolia. The walls of your house would likely be very much improved by a clinging vine. The fence along the front of your property could have a few vines placed at some of the posts. Many similar places will suggest themselves to you when you give the matter thought-, and it is unnecessary for me to attempt further detail. My greatest fear is that we men of business allow waste places to locate in our minds. We think of utility: what we can plant here for profit and there for profit. Everything must pay in dollars and cents'. These waste places I hope my hearers will plant up at once with thoughts of the beauties of nature. All else thai I have suggested will then be carried out in natural course. Tulip White Hawk or Albion. We are indebted to Messrs. Van Zan- fen Brothers, of Hillegom. Holland, for the illustration of this tulip herewith reproduced. The same firm also sends us the following descriptive notes: White Hawk, or Albion, is undoubted- ly the best white tulip introduced to the trade. It is very early, and an easy forcer, bearing its large snow-white flowers on long, stiff stems far above the leaves. The flowers are of great substance, and after the plant into bloom they grow in size and beauty every day. and will stand any amount of handling in transit. The hanging form, as shown in the photo- graph, is not natural: but was done only to bring the size and shape of the flowers into good light. This tulip is of the highest value for forcing and bedding. It was previously introduced to the trade in a small way on account of being obtainable in very limited quantities; but as stock of it is plenti- ful now, we predict it soon will be one of the leading varieties. Review of tbe market attempt has till shipping if not, we are in for the great- st flower famine at Buster we ever saw. Roses hring Jl.'i'l to $1,511 per dozen; imerioan Beauty. $J i«i to *r. mi per dozen; " ns, 50c. 75c and $1 mi; bulbous neb as lily of the valley.. Paper ,il, i~.ii-: lulu, and daffodils, bring ,'n,g|. '_■"'. "i.. _■...'■. for double. The of II. .u. ,- alfe.ts the entire West, w.ek call. is were substituted by lieds fur roses, tulips for carna- ing, so long as II was a flower, bad go. Even violets, usually so plentiful this season, were sold out clean. G. P. C. CHICAGO.— Since last report the mar- ket has had a tendency toward a break during the middle of the past week, with a slowly lowering of prices of most all rades of stock. The last two or three ays values again stiffened, probably being from $1.00 to $4.00 per 100. with Prosperity at from $S.O0 to $S.00 per 100 and Harlnward.il at Jfi.00 per 100. Violets are still a hard article to clean up at a fair price; a few thousands are sold at a good figure, and the rest go begging for a buver at from fine to $1.50 per 100. Bulb- ous stock is still on the increase, with prices well maintained, due no doubt to the scarcity of other white flowers. R. J. CINCINNATI. O— Business still re- mains good and stock scarce. The best roses still sell at 8c, 10c, and 12c; best American Beauty at $6.00 per dozen; Illy of the vallev. 4c to Be; violets. 36c. to $1.00 per 100; carnations. $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00 per 100, with not half enough to go around. Narcissus and Roman hyacinths bring $3.00 per 100 and are selling well; llarrisii lilies. $2.00 per dozen; callas. $1.50. Cyclamen (lowers sell at $1.00 to $2.00 per 100; smilax $12,110 to $15.00 per imi; asparagus, r.nc per string. All green goods are selling well. Ferns now bring ,000. K. G GILLETT. llsines s very good th a tempera- nnnd the zero mark me d, Roses and earn tlollS re a\ ailable only in lots equal to about the demand, while bulbous flowers are in good supply, but are being well used up. mostly in table work. Trade for St. Valentine's Day was exceptionally good. The weather was against it and perhaps hurt the sales on violets a little, but. notwithstanding that, thev went well. Carnations also enjoyed a good run. and were early cleared out. Flowering plants, too. went very well, azaleas selling best. S. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— This week has brought us a heavy snowstorm which af- fected the store trade. Last week, includ- St. Valentines Hay. was a continuous run of bright. Spring-like day. with an In- creased cut and a g I demand for every- thing, especially violets, of which there were manv thousands sold. They brought 35c to 75c per hundred, wholesale. Roses are now in full supply at 3c. to 10c Car- nations bold their own at 2c. and 3c. Tu- lips, daffodils and hyacinths bring 3c Pa- per White narcissus are scarce. Azaleas and bulbous plan ready, but lind a light sale pans are Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Elizabeth Hogg, of 35S Van Dyke avenue, died February 10, 1903, at the 83. She was the widow of the late James Hogg, with whom she came from Scotland in 1847. They formerly kept a florist's establishment where Mt. Elliott cemetery now stands. Mrs. Hogg is survived by three sons, David and Christopher, of Detroit, and James, of Chicago. SOUTH BKT'Hl.KHKM, PA.— The dwelling house of Thomas Love, gar- dener to G. B. Linderman. Esq., was burned down on Monday. February 9, and all of his household effects de- stroyed. The rose house, located within five feet of the burned building, was unharmed, only one pane of glass be- ing broken. The South Bethlehem fire- men did good work, but it was of no avail. The thermometer was down to 20 degrees. HILLSDALE. MICH— Carl Hirsch is eparing to erect five new greenhouses or carnation growing. The Florists' Exchange 205 C Canadian News 5 Hamilton. Ont. Newi of the Week. The coal famine has not yet al- together relaxed its grasp; hard coal Is reasonably plentiful at $x.00 per ton, but soft coal Is scarce. The dealers claim (hat no screenings have arrived In the city for three weeks, so that those who depend on that fuel have had l,, burn something else. Retail business has been brisk for the past week. Ed. Walker finds that his new store gives him more rooin and better facilities for display. Miss Townscnd reports business good; all kinds of cut Stock being In demand. Roses are still very scarce and un- usually poor. Bulbous stock is finding better sale this season than for many years, practically everything grown moves at a fair price. tin the night of the 17th tempera- tures from 6 to 10 below zero were re- corded by different growers, and a very high wind prevailed during part of the night. It would have been a good test on the heating apparatus at an ordinarv time when lots of good fuel was on hand, but as it was. there is almost sure to have been some dam- age by frost, although I have not heard of any so far. George Slocomb has taken Charles Mason's place. He has burned wood the most of the Winter, and he is get- ting a nice general stock in shape for the Spring. George Norwood, Locke street, S., is doing very well at his new stand. He has grown one house of lettuce this Winter, and it has no doubt been his best paying crop, as most of the vege- table gardeners closed down for lack of fuel. Harry Marshall is growing the plants for the City Parks and he is in conse- quence, kept pretty busy this Winter. CI ii I. Meet int. The regular meeting of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club was held on the 17th inst. President Turner was in the chair and a fair number of mem- bers were present. The extreme cold weather and the fact that the trolley cars were not running for the greater part of the evening, owing to lack of power, frustrated the efforts of the club to secure a full attendance of the grow- ers and retailers to arrange more satis- factory prices. After the business was completed the members engaged in quiet games. Albert Kirk gave a cou- ple of recitations. A musical trio was also heard from, but as they promised to do better next time, it will be as well to withhold meantime the opinion of the audience. BEAVER. THE MARKET LONDON. ONT— The weather has been mild but dull and cloudy. Its only advan- tage is the saving in fuel. This to most of the growers is an item that would have been a secondary considt -ration other sea- sons, providing they had bright weather. There is a pond demand for all kinds of stock, with a derided shortage in roses and carnations. Bulbous flowers are com- ing in more plentifully and meeting with ready sale. Funeral orders keep the sup- ply of white stock at a premium. The London Horticultural Society sent two representatives to the organization meeting of the Civic Improvement League in Toronto on February 13. G. fashion and thc> : Mia c I l.ln.ims Ibis vear. The demand l'.n- tulips has als,, lie, n \ci > good. lull, iniloi mi 1 1 ■ ■ I > . some growers will cut the pilce, olllllg at r.llc. per dozen. Hoses ale still very scarce, and to make mailers «... , mm i of the imported stock is poor In quality lull rich in pi ice. I'm mil s an . c I.I illg Well, hill Still nOt enough. Ill price. Mrs. Lawson leads, as It also does In crop, bringing (1.00. Other good varie- ties realize 'i.ie . allhiiugh some v. i v fool ishly sell them at 60c, and 75c. for Mrs. Lawson. Violets arc in fair supply, but the de- mand is not up to that of former years; Ihey are retailing at $1.00 to $1.00. Scrim is cutting some fair sweet peas which go miilif at 20c. a dozen. The plant trade continues fair; good cyclamen. Primula obconica. and azalea silling well. The Faster lilies show a tendency to I n the early side. The variety In appearance of these is great. I.ongiiioi urn are n mongrel lot; some good ami many of no use; others diseased. The fuel question remains the same as it was. We are still burning wood at $5.50 a cord, with sawdust at $1.50 a load. The city is trying to make it interesting hv talking of bringing action against the coal dealers for conspiracy to keep up the price, which is now $H.00. Little coal is to be had. E. TORONTO. CAN.— Business continues very good, with roses scarce. Although they are coming in now freely and of better quality there is not as yet enough to go around. Carnations are both good and fairly plentiful, and bulbous stock is of th valley across it and in one corner a vet- large bunch of fine violets. It was a fin business breeder; and before 3 p. m. h was selling the stock out of the window fine bunch of orchids and he also did rushing business. St. Lawrence market was likewise lively on Saturday, but prices generally were away down. The department stores have cut the palm trade verv fine. The last item is kentias at Sc each. T. M. Philadelphia. A Snow Storm. This city, like many others, has been in the grip of the storm king the past week. The rainstorm that came on Sunday turned to sleet and then snow, until by Tuesday morning eight inches of snow were on the level. Tues- day night the thermometer went down to 6 below zero, then up to 22 degrees during Wednesday, and down to 1 be- low that night. Thursday was the cold- est day of the Winter; the thermometer kept below 10 degrees all morning, and several boxes of flowers that arrived were frozen. Up to time of writing no damage has been heard of from the growers. A Wedding. The chief event of the week was the wedding of Robert Craig's eldest daughter, Edna Mayne, to David Lank, which took place on Tuesday. Over 700 invitations were sent out. The bride received a large number of very costly presents; silver and cut glass predominated. But there was also a quantity of what one might term level- headed presents— things useful for the home. The reception at night was a brilliant affair, and in spite of zero HOT BED SASH ***** JOBBER IN Greenhouse Glass, Oxford Putty, Florist Stakes Etc. V. E. REICH, Metro'P4oi^ Ave., Queens BofougB, N. Y. City. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. 8SS££, DILLER, CASKEY & CO., ^SMS,s, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. weather was well attended. The porch around the house «;,s enclosed and beated I hi pai k Ing shed in! meii mi,. ., , egulai banqui I hall, .in.! l In pll .i .mi i one was kept UP into the early hours. Jotting.. I N iessen is still mi the march of progress. His present wholesale quarters have long since proven In- adequate, and he has now rented a large store on Arch street, below Tim teenth. The rear entrance will be close to the Blower Market. The meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society on Tuesday last was well attended for such a bad night. Papers were read by John Thatcher on "Ornamental Foliage Plants." and Joseph Hurley on the "Planting of Evergreens and Their Care After Planting." DAVID llt'ST New York. Newt of the Week. The weather on Monday evening was very much on the blizzard order and it grew worse as the night ad- vanced. By Tuesday morning we had several inches of snow on the ground, with a fierce wind blowing continuous- ly, and the local express that brings in the roses from Madison each morn- ing was several hours late. There have been just such delays before, however, when the flowers traveled over the rail- road route, so that the small inconven- ience resulting from the flowers arriv- ing late was not a new feature by any means. On Wednesday morning the temperature got down to within a few degrees of zero, and there was an oc- casional shipment that reached the city in a frozen state. Ash Wednesday occurs during the coming week, and the Lenten season is close upon us. This might be a dull Lent: and then, again, it might not. For several years previous to the last it could not be said that business suf- fered much during the Lenten period. For a week or two last year, however, there were very quiet times in the flower business on account of the re- ligious observance, but whether or not a similar condition will occur this year remains to be seen. Chas. Koch, wholesale grower, Clark- son street, Brooklyn, will enter the ranks of the retail florists. He has tak- en the store in Flatbush avenue recent- ly operated by John V. Phillips. Mr. Koch is quite an extensive grower, and by running a retail store in connection with his greenhouses, he will thus be able to dispose of his products direct to the consumer. The Brooklyn Horticultural Society met on Monday evening, and although the night was about the worst of the season (a real blizzard raging) there was an attendance of over thirty mem- bers. The various committees had per- fected all their arrangements, and the culmination of the Society's efforts will be found in another column, which tells of the entertainment and doings of the American Carnation Society in Brook- lyn. The first annual meeting of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society is called for Wednesday, March 4, in the Ger- mania Club, 120 Schermerhorn street. Herman C. Baartmann. bulb grow- er, Sassenheim. Holland, is in the city looking up his customers, and will leave in a few days for a Western trip. The plant auction sales will com- mence the first week in March. With the dilapidated condition in which the Clinton market remains, we expect to see a very busy season in the auction rooms, as many growers will, and right- ly so, refrain from exposing their plants for sale in that tumbledown structure called Clinton market. Vaughan's Seed Store reports an un- usually heavy demand for flower seeds, and the best qualities are the most sought for. Wm. Elliott & Sons an busy in the seed department .it this time, and a heavy Spring trade is looked for. Alex. iiiitiniMiin. wholesale florist. .72 West 20th street, h building In which his si... and will occupy one of the upper floors as a residence. J. P. Donohue, a son of Fred. Donohue, of Babylon, L. I., was Irun over by a train at Woodhaven Junction on Saturday last, and received ies from which he died a few hours The young man was about 21 of age, and was Hi Frank H. Traendly was distributing clgai in Wednesday In honor of the ml i ni ol ii lusty son. who arrived at the Traendly household on Tuesday in i ii Mothei and baby are doing ' W. F. Ki. siing. of Buffalo, N, v.. ai- i iv ..I in Hi. city last Sundn.v . .'ii n. .1 1 1. nd the American t !ai nation Society's eol|\ .lit ii Hi riie advance premium list of the In- ii. i Floral Festival and Chrysanthe- am Show has been issued. Copli can 91 i ni' d from Irwin Bertermann, In- anapolis. Canna Burbank noil.) I lUNs, :■', i,„ i i K i:\Il AS. I in, i, I'llll M\ ICI I I.I V VI \. \sp \lt tl.ts I'll MOM s. Webster Bros., "« Hamilton, Canada QARNATIONg Rooted Cuttings. I'.r 11KI Enchantress, pink, the finest yet produced $12 00 Success, pink, one of the best of this year's Introductions ... 8 00 Adonis, finest scarlet to date . . 14 00 Murphy's White, finest commer- cial white 6 00 Governor Lowndes, extra fine commercial white 12 00 Lillian Pond, fine form and very large 10 00 President McKinley, dark pink . 12 00 Nelson, pink, one of the best we have 6 00 Stella, light variegated (the best) 6 00 Benn, crimson, fine fancy 6 00 Appolo, scarlet, very fine free- flowering variety 6 00 Golden Beauty, fancy yellow . . 6 00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow, best commercial 6 00 Alba, white, very large 6 00 Mrs. Potter Palmer, scarlet . . . 4 00 Estelle, scarlet, one of the best . 4 00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson, pink, the money maker . . 3 00 The Marquis, light pink, the best we grow 2 00 Mrs. Higinbothim light pink . 3 00 Mermaid, light pink, fine flowers, 2 00 Mrs. F. Joost pink, good stand- ard variety 1 50 Wm. Scott, the old staDdby . . . 150 Morning 6lory. light pink, the best of Its color 3 00 G. H. Crane scarlet 2 00 Roosevelt, crimson, the best of its color 2 50 Gen. Maceo, crimson, very free . 2 00 Prosperity, largest and best variegated variety 3 00 Mrs. Bradt light variegated . . :t 00 Lorna, white, large, fine flower, long stem 3 00 Glacier, pure white, one of our best 2 50 Mary Wood, white, very free; can recommend it 2 50 Queen Louise, white, continuous bloomer 3 00 Peru white, has been very free this season 2 00 Flora Hill, the old well-known white variety 2 00 White Cloud, white, good variety, 1 50 Bon "oitime Richard, white, long stem 2 00 Complete Descriptive List Ready Now. SEND FOR IT. J.GAMMAGE& SONS, London, Ont. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 206 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS solid without i words to a linr). When answer- are to i.thi'i-, add trii .This lees than SITUATIONS WANTED YOUNG man would like to get position learn the florists* trade; age 21. Addr H. H.. cnre n..i''--i-' ]' ■..■'. :::■'■. SITUATION wanted by man with practical perience in pot plants and cut flutters. I tii.nality. Swede: age '2:>. Please state wag H. I'., ear.' Ilnrl-i-^' Kxrhange. SITUATION wanted, by young man, 19, flower and general stock, f age; life experience; ref- K-, care Florists' Kxehaiige. TIIK I.ARilKST HI ROIT.AN M A UK KTM V.S . AUKKKSS I- AKCHER, UAUU I'LoKISTS' EX- CHANGE. CAUNATION GROWER WANTS POSITION AS roKUMAN ON COMMERCIAL PLACE. WHEN ANSWERING, GIVE FULL PARTICULARS AND WAGES. ADDRESS G. E., CARE PLOR- 1STS' EXCHANGK._ GERMAN I-'.M, sinL'le. r>. p, ■ 1 1 - urn] greenhouse man. sober, industrious, willing to work, wishes situation. Please state wages when writing. Address George Kluepfel, 53 South Brooklyn, N. Y. S1TCATION uanli-il by y^ung St. Ih-M.-klyn. N. Y. growing Sehidz, POSITION WANTED, a mercial, or head garde thoroughly manager or a com- 11-around man. Best references fn-m last .■inpl,,yer. Scotchman, single. Address .1. E. Whyte. Sea r borough , N. Y. 28, married, no sen \tion w children. Grown up in the business. Place as foreman or section man where there Is chance for advancement. European and Amer- ican experience. Best of references. A. C, 840 Second Ave., New_York. Sm ATION W; it.- plaee; 2') years' expom-noe bedding^ plants, etc.; also ou vegetable and : dress H. B., care Florists' Exchange. i\\v\ plaee; well post- details pertaining first-class place. Scotch. 20 years' e: married. Good references. Address Robertson. Centre Island. Oyster Bay, nmereial. Working charge of groti man, S."i W'nudla hi] Ave-., Cleveland, Ohio. SALESMAN with 12 years* experience In sell- ing to the florist, nursery and seed trades, wants position with reliable house or houses to sell on commission. Good connection in New York City, vicinity, New England States and. the Middle West. Address Salesman, care Flor- ists Exchange. a^-Jifoi- ami di-*sismer ; Strictly temperati Mill. When writing y ienlars. P.-t-T II. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE— Five shares of stock in The Amerl- ,,„ iJiirdeninE Publishing <',,. Villue »2.,l'; 4 per cent. aivlilenn n.i it, and an lS-lnch crescent wreath en- circled a small anchor. The other de- gMe are just as we bought them. This is sent to show other florists how to keep from losing a good order. Five \.-ars ago a floral design was a strang- er here, and we think that in time the people will put more money into flow- I forgot to mention that the tem- perature was very mild ine day the group was taken, and last night (Feb- ruary 2) the thermometer registered 62 degrees at 7 o'clock, something unheard of here for several years. Dahlias. Editor Florists' Exchange: In "Com. .ercial Notes on Dahlias" in your issue of February 14, Mr. Tarbox makes some statements that are to me, to say the least, peculiar. He says: "Never plant two hills of the same va- riety in proximity. In my experience when this has been done I found one would produce nothing but poor flow- ers. This has been borne out by thirty years' experience." I should like to know whether any- more of your readers have had such an experience. I am not saying that your correspondent is incorrect in his state- ment; far from it; but such a state- ment seems strange, when looking at the quantities of one variety growing together as can be seen during the sea- son of growth, almost anywhere, and every plant equally good. How can one variety assist another to produce per- fect flowers? It has been said that there is nothing new under the sun, but this is entirely a new idea to me. Further along your correspondent re- marks that "a poor variety may be im- proved if planted alongside of a perfect sort. This is on account of fertiliza- tion by bees." Also a new idea, Mr. Editor, that the effect of fertilization by bees will ap- pear in the progeny of a poor variety If seed be saved, and young plants raised is patent to anyone, but how can a poor variety be otherwise improved by planting near to a good variety? What effect can bees have on a flower, whether dahlia or any other, beyond the simple act of transferring the pol- len from one flower to another. I never before heard that they had any. I am no dahlia expert and would appreciate further light on this sub- ject. CHAS. H. TOTTT. Greeting From New Zealand. At this season it is customary to take a glance back at the work of the year which is just closing and consider the prospects for the new. The suffocating hand of drought has gripped heavily at the heart of our neighbors— the Feder- ated State of Australia. Fortunately. it has now relented its withering grasp and welcome rains have become almost general. It was time. Farmers and runholders, w-ho are usually sellers of stock and produce, have been without enough of these for themselves and have been forced to purchase from im- ported shipments coming from New Zealand and even from South America and the United States, and for these, prices were particularly high. Of course, what has been Australia's loss has been New Zealand's gain, but the feel- ing here has been one of heartfelt sym- pathy with the sufferers. In our own country, the past year has been a most prosperous one with all classes. There is, of course, the usual number of grumblers who main- tain that the country is going to re- gions which are not usually referred to in polite society. As answer to these, however, it is pointed out that the prices obtained for almost all produce are far higher than for years past. For stock, grain, wool, and so on through every class, the rates have risen. Work is plentiful, and wages have advanced considerablv. As a set-off against the latter, the increased prices of meat and grain have to be considered, but as values on imported articles have not risen to any great extent, the workers are still better off. In horticultural matters, the usual Shows have been held and have without doubt don.- much to encourage the love of horticulture. Here, there is no par- ticular show, or shows, which command pre-eminent attention, as is the case in the Australian colonies. All the towns. Including what would be called "at home" country hamlets, bave thi lr shows once or twice a year. Perhaps ih ■ Bower that has received most at- t.-nl ion an. I call, d I'orl h I ll" i I ml. r est during the year is the daffodil and Its family. A few years ago, these were quite neglected here; but, follow- ing the lead of the older countries, the trade has taken them up energetically, and several splendidly complete collec- tions are maintained. New varieties are added quickly to the list; In fact, so rapidly do they accumulate that one wonders where they will stop. In some cases, varieties, practically the same, who are really but common laborers and who lower the status of the really good men. The fact is that here, at least, i he employers of ga nleii>-i's pay too low a wage in proportli thai given to Had.- n To he a good gardener in all branches sur.lv .... brains, energy and ability than to be a car] >r bricklayer. The latter are paid las. to 12a. a day, hill the I... in. a usually only receives from 7s. to 9s. The idea, often suggests ill h . would be a good thing if seedsmen's as- sislanis were allowed the opportunity Of passing an examination which might be held annually as that for gardeners Is. This could be made in two or three grades; the first representing an ordi- nary assistant with a passable knowl- edge of botany, seed growing, nursery work and farming; the second, a more extensive acquaintance with the above and with the addition of bookkeeping and business methods, and represent- ing a man capable of taking charge of hole, New Zealand has cause i and to tool back upon the past year as one of sti i us hope the new one will be : I both at home and throughout the .■... ' i . i . GEO I'HOPER, Wellington, New Zealand. AN OBJECT LESSON IN THE MAKING OF FLORAL DESIGNS. F. W. Pettitt, Hopkinsville, Ky., Artist. or at least too much alike, are being offered as new and distinct. This should not be. It is very annoying to growers in distant countries (who have no means of seeing flowers of new varie- ties at the shows as English people have) to import high-priced sorts and, after acclimatising them and waiting one or two years, to find that they are nothing but what is already in the nursery in dozens or hundreds. During the last few seasons, many splendid additions have been made to our rose lists, and these have already proved themselves so serviceable that we could hardly part with them. Carnations, too, have received some attention. With these flowers the prog- ress is slower, owing mostly, no doubt, to the difficulty of importing the latest and best novelties from Europe and America. It is practically impossible to receive these alive by post. The only way to do so is to have established plants in pots brought out by a passen- ger who will attend to them on the voy- age. The establishing of a National So- ciety of Horticulture in New Zealand was an event of some importance, and should bear good fruit. This will doubt- less be affiliated with the R. H. S. of England and should be the means of adding to the number of its subscrib- ers. A conference of gentlemen, includ- ing private growers and members of the trade, was held in Dunedin and the final arrangements made. A number of valuable papers were contributed and these have been printed in book form and circulated by the Department of Agriculture. With the nurserymen, the past sea- son has been a good one, especially in fruit trees, which are being largely- planted here and on commercial lines. Canning and pulping factories bave been started and the industry promises to extend. The nurserymen complain in some instances of the lack of skilled labor, and the same remark applies to general gardeners. There are plenty of men who call themselves gardeners, a business; while to qualify for the third would require more than ordinary ability. This should be a guide for an employer as to the capabilities of an applicant for a position, and would be especially useful in the cases where colonial or American houses require as- sistants. Of course, there are other con- siderations, as that of the amount of energy that one individual brings to bear on the work in hand more than another. Many good men, perhaps, could not pass such an examination. However, it could not possibly do the assistants any harm, and it would have the tendency to raise the status of the employees. In seed growing, not very much is harvested here unless for local con- sumption, with the exception of cocks- foot and peas. A number of the veget- able and farm seeds for colonial use are saved here, the principal of which are mangels, carrots, beans, beet and onion. At present the cocksfoot fields promise an abundant harvest; while the yield of peas should be a normal one. From all accounts every bushel will be desirable as the past crop has been a very poor one in Europe and America. Utica. N. Y. February 5, 1903, the Utica Florists- Club held its annual carnation meeting, whl. ii b as very larg. ly attend ward the members enjoyed a smoker and through the evening were also en- tertained by some fine selections on the graphophone. The growers of new va- rieties of carnations were very liberal In sending us specimen flowers, which were much admired. Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., sent us Enchantress, which needs no comment, and also two new varieties that I believe are not to be sent out until 1904; Mrs. Patten and .Nelson Fisher, grand flowers that every one will want. The Boston Market had not been seen in this locality before; » In S. J. Reuter, of Westerly, R. I., sent us a beautiful bunch of his Lillian Pond; it will be hard to beat and was well thought of by all. Mr. Warburton, of Fall River, had an elegant bunch of Cressbrook and two good seedlings. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., sent us the Queen, a good white, with fine stem and large flower: also two seed- lings, one orange and pink and one pink, of 1901. A fine bunch of the Queen came from Little South Foral Co., Na- tick, Mass. The Queen is surely a splendid white, good enough for most any one. We were sorry the box of blooms of President McKinley, from E. T. C,rave. Richmond. Ind.. was froz- en. We also had Marian from Isaac Passmore, of West Chester, Pa., a good white: and from J. G. Sholl, of Burling- ton, N. J., came Success and several seedlings, for all of which we were very much obliged. The writer visited Wm. Mathews last Wednesday, where he met Treasurer C. F. Seitzer. We were taken in hand by Harry Mathews, who kindly showed us about the place, his father being ab- sent. A house of Mrs. Lawson carna- tion and others all looked well. Mr. Mathews struck it bad on lilies this year, he says the worst in some time. But he may well be proud of his catt- leyas. He has a large collection of these, including one of the finest of Cattleya Trlanae alba, a pure white, also another white with a slight tint of lavender in it. We also called on Mr. Baker and found something new in the way of a pure white Primula oheoniea from a batch of seedlings raised last year. This may be common, but I had never seen it bef He has about twenty plants o.f it. Bulbous stock was In fine shape, a'lso his azaleas. One house of lilies was being pushed along— at least we thought it quite warm. I have not heard of more than two or three going to Brooklyn this week. We strolled out to see our friend, Peter Crowe, and found him among his fern, Croweanum. About the last of 30,000 of the fern is a sight now, just as fine as ever. He cannot get enough of it to supply the trade. We went over to the rose plant; a grand crop was in sight on long stems. John E. Hughes, of Oneida, was in town last Wednesday on a flying trip. He had an evening party on hand and, of course, had to come to Utica for something extra in roses. QUIZ. Tobacco Stems S^^„S-JIOB.pirwt fH^ __ ' On r%n N. V. City. Tobacco Powder Tobacco Powder THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY — TS 116. 117. IIS West St.. .»» v ***»- 208 The Florists9 Exchange PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET I £ 1228 CHERRY STREET, PH LADELPHIA the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. Consteoments of CHOICE VIOLF.T JIOVEUTIES Wauled, We have Ice I.ot of n 11 1 <>ni:,it Fresli Dail; Hill and Keystone 'Phones. CHAS. K. MEEHAN, Manager.; Galax and Leucothoe F W RICHARDS&CO., Banners Elk,N.C. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SIMLIX Where quality Is first consideration, write, wire or phone the Introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Or their Agents: L. J. Kreshover, New York; Deamtip, iTiiruu'iu Philadelphia; W. P. Ear Co., Imiialiapnlis; .1. Cincinnati Ohio. Mention the Florists' Bayersoorfer . a. Buff " M .V Co., EMERSON C. McFlDDEN CUfGREENS Asparagus, Smilax, Sprengeri and Adiantum. Tei. »s a SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GalaxLeavesXeucothoeSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion, N. C. Sold in New York by U J. Kreshover; InPhtla- dolphia by S. S. Pennock; in Pittsburg l>y Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; in Buffalo by Wm. F. Hasting. FANCY OR DAGGER FERNS OrderDirecttromHeadquarters We L'u:inintt.'e all otir itock to be first rlass. i >r- . telephone or tdetrraph will receive our personal ami prompt attention. We can fill orders in any quantity at very short notice. HENRY M. ROKINSON & CO., 34-3(1 Court Square, Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. rt Dagge -In, k. Sphagiunii Mo Roping, hand .Maple Trees 1 HARDY CUT FERNS nil i -I . ln- Mll put tmii tlier, lor Rop- THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. Exchange when writing. Mention the Floris Catalogue Cuts Our new revised Catalogue No. 6, FLO^SRS knd PLHNTS 136 pages and cover, a valuable collection for catalogue makers, will be mailed, postpaid, oo receipt of 60 cents, which amount will be de- ducted from first order received for cuts. A.T. DELAMAREPTG.tPUB. CO., Ltd. P. O. Box 169T M.w York. WE MOW OFFER "Chemicals" for making LIQUID COMPOST. Dry powders all soluble in water. CompoetB cost leas than -V$c. per gal. Correspondence invited. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. JT. STERKT, 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. GEORGE RIPPERGER, SHEEP MANURE I have now on hand a large qi Al SHEEP MAN!' life tyBend tor run K LIST Sell F for Top Dressing. FERTILIZER Pure Bone Meal, specially for greenhouse uses; about 5 per out Nitrogen, :*U per cent. Hone Phosphate. P',0-11.. hag. *3.'J5; half ton, $17.50; ton, $32.r.u. Als<. " o.nipiety " Fertilizer for potatoes, corn, etc. Cash with order. JAMES L. REYNOLDS CO., Mount Vernon, N. Y. ideation the riorlsts' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... Jolxxx J- Orooke Co., Established 1850. 155 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICAGO. PANSIES WORTH RAISING No more plants until they can be dug in the field. Florists' Exchange [HarlB Louise Violet Plants (Grown by Alfred Whitfcley) r delivery. Write at once for prices. A. W. WILLIAMS, Highland, N. Y. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing CINERARIAS CANNaS 25 uuanilt. Burl mill $1.50 per 100; $12. SneliroadGreenh CLEMATIS PANICULATA 3-year-old. field-grown plants. $12.00 per 100. SPRENGERI ) per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co., iof Jno. A. Doyle h Co. Springfield. 0. Exchange when writing. Mention the Fli , SI .50 per (in?,. Cinerarias In bud and bloom, 5 in., $1.50 per dozen. Calceolarias. 3 in. $5.00 per 100. Pansies. A superior strain, transplanted m eelil frames. 50c. per 1"". by mail: $:<,00 per 1000. by express. genistas, in l,inl and bloom, Cnrooted Carnation Cutt i n^s -liorothy. Mrs Lawsou, Oessl.r,,,,' , Haute, urmlr, c'liallem-'cr. Norway. (,iu i I.,mise ami s> Km, $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. WHITT0N &. SONS. Wholesale Florists, City arid Green Sts„ UTICA, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOTICE T CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPL DENS CKiANTECM. Pile -I -tr.nl EN- KEGONIA HEX. In 12 standard eties, from 2Viu. pot-. *4.iKl per UMI; 5 per 1000. CANNAS , lauinant tubersi, 2-a eyes ( Henderson, rl, name '.'nee,,' li.iiliittc. Up] llonvier. I'a i.ii I'liima. FI,.rii,.eVa,,^l,an. GEKANII MS .,.,, ,l„.l , „.,.- . 1 PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Double Petunias superb e,,l]eelir,n nf .".0 varieties. IVY GERANIUM |.|l< HSIAS, 12 vars.. li. i: . STKOlill.ANTHES DY inline Sav. t/.ii IK Stella Seedlnu:. ?r and the id" AllS- LVIA, 6 vars l'HEA, I'l:':,! Plant I. A STAN \s, II .a,-, \<.IKAT|M, 5 van llumey 11I1IIN \ INKS, Sunt Thisvariety is Hi, 1, purest white. . I1KAI 1NAS 1NDI TKAI.IS. 15 to is in.; :i m P1I.KA MC-COSA. Mtill.-rj Plant 1 (K SWA1NSON A <; VI. T„ all,., ami rosea.... 12.= FLOWERING IIKOOXIAS, 8 vars 1 5C Cash with order, please. GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. IMPATIENS THE QUEEN Fine 2-in. pot plants, $1.25 per dnz. ; $8.00 per 10 ASPARAGUS SPRENGER From 5-in. pots, strong, $1.50 per doz.; BEGONIA REX 12 varieties, 2-in., 60c. per doz. ; $4.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTING: Send for List, Fine Stock. 1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSER1 Kalamazoo, Mich. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlrln DRAC/ENA INDIVISi ' wu'.i!' V;\ -, rr-iidy tn shift. §20.00 j. JE for rooted Carnati' JOHN BRONNER 301 Beecher St. Syracuse, N.' Mention the Florists* PANSIES r ii , 100; poltii ara-u-. from flats. Nanus. $2.00 per 100. , $1,011 per liKi; >;..... per loiiil. I'yelami {2 00 |,ei sir, 00 perl 2b. ill. po I! 111 $1 per inn Terms, ea-ll. HillT, mses, 15-10 Gray Ave.. I'tiea, N". Y. the Florists' Exchange when wrltlt PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plants, $4.00 per 1000. Laree plants, re» 1,, bio,, in, $1 .»' p. r Urn. $s in' p. i moo. Seed, J! uerpkt.; $5.00peroz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lo&Bos Southport, Con Grower of the Finest Pansies. PANSIES Roomer's Superb Prize Pansies. ; strong, line s(,,el;v plant-, in liu\e ).'-r lim. I»nts. S4.HII ]h i'elargoiiiun prise, $3.00 p« C. A. Harris & Co., Delanson, N.I t'bruiiry 21, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 209 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St., Mew York JAMES McHANUS, ^srr^ 50 W. 30th St., Mew York w* VAUl- HEADOUARTER8 FOR NOVELTIES CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE)! Coognn HullUtiiK. «th Ave. and 26th St- III NEW vokk Open every Morning at 5 o'clock for of Cut Flowers Tills is not a cnminmsioii house; tlie i lmliviilii;il stands WHOLESALE FLORIST. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, GROWER SAND RETAILERS. 1 have the facilities to take care of you both. All seasonable Flowers and Novelties, at proper prices, can be had at Telephone 52 West 29th St., New York, .rssMad.sq fevJNcS&WGENT . . w^liolesale Florists . . Beauty, Liberty, Sunrise, Briae, Brides- , Meteor, «<-"-"' Inu Varieties of 42 W- 28th Street. - NEW YORK C ATT LEY AS %*ia THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55 and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reports Weekly Payments JOHN J. PERKINS Wholesale Florist 115 W. SOth St. Mew York The I Pioneer I House j i »'. I J. K.ALLEN, 106 West 28th St., New York $ Consignments Solicited Tel. 167 Madison Sq. Can Fill Out-of-Town ;, Orders at all Times Personal attention give all orders. Specialties: Bride, J Bridesmaid, Amer. Beauty J). Roses, Violets, Carnations, jjj I and other varieties not men- jl tioned. Open at 6 o'clock -h every morning. jj WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO West 29th Street, MEW YORK Violets Roses Carnations orchids iilAliii iiiiiiiiiii A. A AAA AM ^ JAMES A. HAMMOND J < Consignment. Solicited. T 5 113 West 30lh Street, NEW YORK ► rTTTTTTi HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists 45 West 29th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 2708 Madison Sanaa* 108 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 W. 30tH St. MEW YORK W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Snipper ot all varieties ot Cut Flowers T.L.PHo«.:{g!Jis!KnI$:SS 57 We$t 28th Street, HEW YORK wnolesale Prices ol Cut Flowers, New York, Fehnurg 20, (903. Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted. A. Beabty, fancy —special I " Cii11h& ordinary V* Queen ol Kdfzely J} Bride, 'Maid, fancy— spc'l f Inf'r gradoH, all cold 10.00 to 15 00 Golden Gate Liberty Peter Crowe . Upakagib Cattleyas CYPRlPEDirMS DENIIKOBH'M FORMOSUM.. Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. Lilies Lily op the Val Narcissus — Pape ■ HI ■>:,. on to r.o. oo Mioni S.OO to 10.00 4O.00 to c.o. 00 Roma 10.00 to 12.50 Smilj 'J (10 I 2.00 t 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 15.00 l.r.o l.r.o I WALTER F. SHERIDAN ™<- «•" Cut flower* Recenini: l.xtru Quality AMI RICAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. 39 W. 28th St., New YorK. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING i.i»iSK.ICAA?^5*Yt«.v o^S^vWTev. carnation,,. JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. TELEPHONE, 1998 MADISON SQUARE We have a fine grade of every- thing in market at present. Send us a Trial Order and we will do the rest. MeoUon th. FlorliU EDW. C. HORAIN 47 West 28th Street T4'irhSi.„„ „.„. NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISIRINS METEORS BEAUTIES Etc. R1EDEL St CO. Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wants. Everything in the Hue of tut (lowers shipped to all parts of the TJ. S. Send for weekly price list. 34 W. 29th St., New York Telephone 3038 .Madison Square B. 5. SLINN,Jr., Wholesale Florist/, 55 & 57 W. 26th St., New York. Specialties— Violets and S< CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 W. 26th St., Hew Tork TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 25111 St.. NEW YORK Telephone: 1905 MADISON SQCA 210 The Florists' Exchange SPIIK FLOWERS SAMUEL S. PEIMNOCK 1612-14.16.18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention thq riorUta' Eicbtngo when writing. CHOICE NOVELTIES Indianapolis, Ind. Herman Junge, of Smith & Young, has been termed "the violet king." It is he who looks after the violet interests of the firm, and as his flowers have been large and numerous, the title is a suitable one. John Heidenreich is growing some of the best blooming plants in the city. His azaleas are exceptionally fine. A number of rr.en comprising the ad- visory committee for the coming flow- er show, held a meeting at the Com- mercial Club, Friday. All matters with the directors were favorably adjusted, the premium list pronounced satisfac- tory, and several other subjects attend- ed to. Philip Conway barely escaped being quarantined for smallpox, as one of his employees has a severe case of this dis- ease. I. B. Buffalo. News Note.. This locality is this week in the common throes of coldest weather of this Winter, with the temperature hov- ering close to the zero point and cold winds. Vigilant care on the part of the plantsmen is necessary. Flowers are coming in in quite a va- riety, but in quantity not above the daily demands. Trade in the stores is a bit scattering, but called fair. St. Valentine's Day last week gave some impetus, especially in *he calls for vio- lets. Thomas Coleman, formerly with Bul- lock & Co., while retaining a position with a department store here, has sev- ered his connection with the latter, and his entire energies will be devoted to his florist business hereafter. William Grever, recently with him, and who holds the record of over ten years' ser- vice in the same continuing business, at various times under different owner- ships, has severed his relations with the same. The number of craftsmen attending the Carnation meeting in Brooklyn this week promises to be limited. W. F. Kasting left on Monday, and on Tues- day Wm. Scott also departed. The De- troit contingent stopped over a train en route on that day. John Barclay, of New York, was a caller last week. VIDI. St. Paul. Among Growers. Carl Petersen, who built two new houses on Stryker avenue and com- menced business last Summer, can be justly termed the "bulb king," for the stock which he has been bringing in the past month is beyond doubt the finest ever seen in St. Paul. Hyacinths, with 15-inch stems and 10-inch spikes, in addition, all in full bloom and perfect by January 15, are a credit to any grower. His tulips and daffodils are equally good. From Minneapolis we hear wafted the fame of "Monson's violets," which have almost become a household word in the Twin Cities. Such fine blooms and so many to the square foot were never before known. He is keeping an accurate tab on the crop and will have some astounding figures to give our readers at the end of the season. Not content with getting all the or- ders in sight his first trip, T. J. Wait, representing August Rhotert. of New York, has made a second trip to the Twin Cities and bagged a lot more. Mr. Whatton, orchid grower for Dr. Schiffmann. recently showed me some grand specimens of phalsenopsis, which he thinks should become most popular with the flower lovers of the country. Mr. Walton has a reputation for grow- ing all orchids well and his house of cattleyas, just coming into bloom, cer- tainly bears out his reputation. A few oncidiums and Ccelogyne cristata were in fine shape at the time of my call. The doctor and his family are en route to Manila on a trip around the world. He will most likely bring home some fine specimens from the Orient. Private greenhouses are not very plentiful in the ' Norihw.-st. pi ..Inihly because our men have been too absorb- ed in the race for wealth to pay atten- On and after March 2, we will be located at 1217 ARCH STREET LEO. NIESSEN, PHILADELPHIA ],. ] |.. ,- - lAVh:i!lU'i' HEADQUARTERS FOR 77 Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORQE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers- Per 100 A. Beauty, fancy— special.. Culls and urdlwirj Queen ot Edgely M Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special L Perle () K< II I I)S— Cattleyas . Cyprl [indiums ( Inferior gr.'tdns. all <■ 08tandard var) I NOVELTIES.. ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS LAS.. CHB DAFFODILS DAISIES Galax Leaves..'.'...'.'... hyacinths LILIES Lily of the Valley Mignonette— Ordinary., sweet Peas., violets.'.'.'.'.'.'.! s.iiii t. . I -J., -.ii sod Id pi mi 7.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.( 2.00 to 3.00 2.( ■2.00 to 3.00 3 00 to 6.110 4.C Pjiiii to 1.V00 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harris!) Brides •Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS : ii'itir.'. Pricn CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 1 5 Province St.— ' to quality of gO' Chapman Pl. Kaiserlns rieteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations tion to the more aesthetic side of life; and, possibly, because the example has not been set often enough for them to copy. But though private places here are rare, the one built up and maintained by J. J. Hill is worthy of emulation by others of our monied men. Mr. Hall- strom, the florist in charge, is one of those quiet men who says little but ac- complishes much. I venture to say that no commercial place in America grows a larger variety of plants and flowers than this, and I am sure none grows them better. Mr. Hill tries all the new things as they come along, in fact,, must have them. VERITAS. Conshohocken, Pa. John Etchingham, of the firm of Et'-hlngham Bros., florists, met with a painful driving accident Sunday, Feb- ruary 8. His horse took fright, and he was thrown from the wagon, sustain- ing a displaced wrist and severe lacer- ations about the head and face. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists ^=^ I'lIISBlttG, PA. Rony Paterson, N. J. & Dalgleish have bought out of Mrs. Kirberg on Broadway, tion blooms are beginning to appear on the florists' wagons in the street. Those offered for sale last Sat- urday might be classed as common sec- Rldgewood, N J. A. V. D. Snyder is shipping large quantities of bulbous stock, La Reine tulips iieing especially fine. WM. J. BAKGR WHOLESALE FLORIST Carnations, Lily of the Valley Violets 1432 So. Perm Square Telephone. Philadelphia, Pa EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut sts. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS0N HAND EUGENE BERNHEIMER Wholesale Florist | No. 11 South 16th St. PHILADELPHIA Roses and Carnations our Specialties DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Mo. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone 'Phones WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist ll soutn t6th St., Phila., Pa. Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited GEO. M. MOSS Wholesale Florist 32 Sonth 1 7th St., Philadelphia. Pa. Long I)lBlan.-e 'Phone, 14S30 D Consignments of Hi linsKS, (AKNAI IuNS, Wholesale Florists, y jobbers m cB»Siirn(Wf^FLORISTS' BR,DEV#^ SUPPLIES a, ([, I FLORISTS' VASES. J 84 Headquarters in Western Hew York For COSt.S CARNATIONS j3sN WAV. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Write tor particulars THE FLORISTS' EXCHAN0E. 2 Duane Street, N.Y February 91, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 21! Washington, D. C. The We.k'. News. Great preparations are being made for the beautifying of Washing- ton parks next Summer, and about 750,000 plants will be required. Fully 60,000 tulips and other bulbs will be em- ployed, and, owing to the increased Im- provements Id this line planned for the coming season, it will probably tax the facilities to the utmost. One of the largest pieees of work will be the im- provements at Mount Vernon square, which is the location of the new Carne- gie library. The work to be done on these grounds alone will amount to about $15,000, and in addition a new park on Massachusetts avenue extend- ed and one on North Capitol street, which have heretofore been practically nothing more than vacant lots, will be caused to blossom forth in all kinds of glory. It is not generally known that there are in the District of Columbia more than 4,000 acres of public reserva- tions, of which nearly 400 are in either a highly or partially improved state of cultivation. Carnations are doing exceedingly well and are bringing good prices. The de- mand for violets still keeps up, al- though in some instances a pretty good sized bunch is sold for 25 cents. Tulips in pans look nice in the windows of some of the P street florists, but the present cold snap of almost zero notch Is not conducive to the sale of much stock of this kind. At one of the recent social gatherings at the White House 1,400 carnations were used, in addition to 2,500 spikes of Roman hyacinths, 600 Liberty roses and 300 spikes of lily of the valley. The green foliage was produced by 300 sprays of asparagus and 1,200 fronds of maidenhair fern. Colonel Theodore A. Bingham, who for the past six years has been super- intendent of public buildings and grounds for the District of Columbia, has asked for a transfer, and arrange- ments have been completed for him to assume charge of river and harbor works in Western New York and Penn- sylvania, with headquarters at Buffalo. The services rendered by the Colonel have gained for him the admiration and respect of all classes, and the city may well be proud of the system of parks and roadways over which he has been the guiding star in recent years. Among the many improvements he has accomplished was the thorough over- hauling and rearrangement of the propogating gardens. It is said to have been due to his initial efforts that the Park Commission was created, and one of his recent recommendations is the construction of a boulevard to encircle the basin near the Washington monu- ment grounds, thence crossing a stone bridge to the Potomac flats. His suc- cessor will be Major Thomas W. Sy- mons, of the Engineer Corps. At the wedding of the daughter of Senator Cockrell, at the Church of the Covenant, on Saturday morning, the 14th instant, the decorations were in white and green, marguerites, Bride roses and white lilacs being used in connection with delicate ferns and choice tropical greens. The post office appropriation bill, which contains one item of special in- terest to seedsmen, that of mailing cat- alogues in bulk, is being held up in the Senate on account of having the State- hood bill tacked onto it as a "rider." However, it is claimed that only about five hours are needed, in case of abso- lute necessity, for the passage of any of the departmental appropriation bills alone, and it is thought that no serious inconvenience will be caused by this temporary hold-up. J. A. B. Grand Rapids, Mich. The club was reorganized at a meet- ing held in the store of Henry Smith on February 9. Ten names were added to the list, which gives the club about thirty-five members, and the following officers elected: President, Henry Smith; treasurer, James Schols, secre- tary, N. B. Stover: reporter, George F. Crabb. Standing committees were ap- pointed as follows: Reception, Wenzel Cukierskl, P. Kunst and Nicholas Freellng: subjects, Alfred Hanna, Henry Van Velden and G. F. Crabb. Borne minor changes were made In the constitution and by-laws. The club hereafter will meet the third Monday in each month, though a regular meet- ing place has not been secured, and will discuss some subject relating to flori- culture at each meeting. n la expected the club can secure the i:,,ai.l lit Trade mums. An attempt to make the title "Florists and Garden- ers' Club" was defeated. At the nexl nie. ■ting N. H. Stover reads a paper mi "How t" Grow Violets." There is a howling blizzard a( a 5-degree below zero rate, tearing around the corner of the greenhouses. That's what makes the coal dealer smile and coolly boost the price another 50c. per ton! So far, it seems, no one Is going to Brooklyn this year, which is to be re- gretted. G. F. C. Providence, R. I. Olnb Notei. The club meeting was held Febru- ary 12 with a satisfactory attendance. Messrs. Mathewson and Wheeler, of Kingston, were elected members. Messrs. John Macrae and Wm. Hockey gave an extended account of their trip among the growers around Boston and the impression made by carnations En- chantress, Mrs. Lawson and Governor Wolcott. This was one of the most in- teresting talks of the evening. A paper, asking for lower express rates was drawn up and will be circu- lated among the trade. At the next meeting it is expected that either Pro- fessor Card or Professor Wheeler will present facts concerning a prospective State Experimental Greenhouse at Kingston College. Jottings. T. J. Johnston's store is now equipped with automatic Are sprink- lers. Mr. Johnston and half a dozen local florists contemplate going to the Carnation Society's meeting in Brook- lyn. The coal situation is thoroughly eased now and no difficulty is found in obtain- ing a supply. F. Macrae's illness are right in line for Easter, and are pronounced in ex- cellent shape. President Appleton is endeavoring to give a business-like administration of the club meetings. The present mem- bers make a good basis for future suc- The florists should get together and arrange for a "Violet Saturday" for the 28 of this month and have a big dis- play and special price. C. MACNAIR. PlttsDuri:. The Week s News. Frank Britenbaugh of Britenbaugh Bros., of Bennett, Pa., died last week of pneumonia after a short illness. He was in his fifty-first year and had spent his lifetime as a florist, starting in a small way. At his death he had quite an extensive place. A. M. Murdoch has been confined to his house for some weeks with an at- tack of grippe. Dr. John Merie Coulter, head of the department of botany in Chicago Uni- versity, one of the best known botanists in the world, gave a lecture in this city last week. His subject was "Plant So- cieties." The Carnation Society's convention in Brooklyn is the cause of the scarcity of florists in the city at present, no few- er than fifteen to my knowledge are in New York in spite of the cold snap. The following party left Tuesday eve- ning by P. R. R.: F. Burki, T. P. Langhans, C. Limbaeh, W. Hinkel, Ed Blind, B. L. Elliott, J. Wyland, M. Bunting, E. C. Ludwig, wife and family and E. C. Reineman and W. Lauch. Arriving in New York about three hours late a call was made on Patrick O'Mara. of Peter Henderson & Co., and then after lunch the party took train for Scarborough, N. Y., to visit Pierson's new houses. Messrs. Pierson procured a sleigh and took us to Brlar- cliffe. The party was delighted with the visit: the new large house built by Pierson-Sefton Co. surprised the boys and were pronounced by all the most complete in every detail that any had ever seen. The stock of American Beauty roses was in fine condition, although off crop at present: and the new striped carnation is a wonder- immense flower and strong growth. The visitors thank Messrs. Pierson for the courtesies extended. In the evening, after dinner, another Pittsburger dropped in. W. Brelten- stein, who came for the flower show. The whole party is stopping at the As- tor House, and in spite of the blus- tery, cold weather are having a good time. E. C. REINEMAN. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT FLOWERS. SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES tor gressive and up-to-date florist. Send tor our weekly quo .>M Cul II.. wets, our catalogue and circulars on B I H Ribbons, and all Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO, ILL. E. C. AMLING Tin- I.:irk'i'«t. It'-'.t l.'ini ■0 4.00 t.. .-.iiii JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers St Wa bash Ave. Room 221, Chicago SKI GEORGE REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers I IRS I CLASS ROSES ALL SUMNER | 51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. ILL. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Wm. G. Saltford advises us that the paragraph appearing in our issue of February 14 last, page 177, relative to him vacating his present premises, Is wholly without foundation. We would state that we were misled by the ap- pearance of the report in a Poughkeep- sle newspaper. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. HOLTON&HUNKELCO.. Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, wis. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. 212 The Florists' Exchange FOR S0METHIN6 NEW AND NICE, Nflsier if loses StitiONig For Florists, Is tbe Latest. Both plain and in colors. Samples free by DAN'LB.LONG,-""'".". Buffalo, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Wiled Tootlpicks 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.26. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlpj. BOSTON FLORIST LETTEB CO. Kanniactnreri of FLORISTS' LETTERS Dlmemlom of '.hU box, 23 In. ivi.de and 12 £ ook LetterB, iw c Bcnpt Letters, $4.00. Fastener with e;i<-ri letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for saie oy all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. P. MCCARTHY, Treas. £> Manager. Men Florists' Exchange TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs "NIGOTIGIDE" Clean and harmless as Fumigant or Spray. To be obtained of dealers only. Kindly advise manu- facturers of any difficulty you may have in procur- ing it. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., GOT FLOWER BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. -ML-r'st Jilhl Tli-,'i t- -I I'mI.Iii.:' rut. made, cheap, durable. To try Per 100. Per 1000 . 1.75 15.00 0.-4XSX28... 3.75 35.00 '. ::*is ... 2 mi lK.nn ,. imnoi ;, ;;, .-,5.1111 1.-4x8x18 2.411 22.00 8.-3x7x21 ... 3.00 29 00 1.-3x5x24 ... . 2.75 25.00 0.-5x10x35... GOO 58,00 charge for print- THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. x 102. t'OI,l'MBl«, O. iliuii Ihc I'lntlsls' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In small ct Price per crate 1500 2 In. pots In crate. $4.88 1500 i% " " 6.J5 1S00 2H " " 6.00 10OO 3 •• " 5 00 800 S% " " 5.80 71n.notslnrri..i. ,fl ;n 8 '• " 3.00 9 in. pots In crate, 13.60 10 " « 4.80 of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Handing Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address UHBncer Bros. Pol 31 Babolat Stbkkt. Nbw Tobk Citt. the Florists REED St KELLER, 122 WEST 25th STREET, NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Sg Cincinnati. At this writing, February 16, we laving the worst blizzard experi- 1 this season, and the thermometer ises to reach the zero mark by tag. The advent of the Carnation ty meeting seems to be a sure The Witterstsette gathe Flor- ists' Society was quite a only outside exhibitors were Heller Bros., and they only sent a vase of Franz Deegen rose. W. K. Partridge, of the Bloomhurst Nurseries, carried off the greater part of the first prizes. George & Allan took first prize for gen- eral display and second and third prizes, Corbet t & Wilson were first on violets: J. W. Rodgers, second. R. Wit- terstretter displayed some fine seedling The meeting of the society in the evening was well attended and quite a few visitors were present, including Mr. Trlllow, representing J. C. Vaughan, Paul Berkowitz and B. Eschner. A committee was appointed to be named the social committee, consisting of C. J. Ohmer and J. W. Rodgers. I believe they will give a progressive euchre to start with, and a nice lunch thrown in. The social features of any society tend to hold the members together better and always promote good feeling. We wish this committee success in its un- dertaking, and hope it will receive the support of all the members when the time to buy tickets arrives. E. G. GILLETT. Hartford, Conn. Note.. Theo. Wirth, State vice-president of the S. A. F.. has sent letters to about 100 of the leading florists in the State to find out their feelings in re- gard to the increased charges for ex- press rates on cut flowers, and asking if the parties would be willing to at- tend a. meeting to discuss the subject some time during this month. The officers of "the Florists' Club at- tended the banquet. Tuesday evening, given by the New Haven Horticultural Society at the Tontine Hotel. Robert Txarlstrom. gardener at Eliza- beth Park greenhouses, has returned from New York, where he has been visiting fo the past week. J. F. COOMBS. For SECURING REPORTS. Sold by the Seedsman OF AMERICA pamphlet addr Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works FISHKILL ON HUDSON, N, Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlng._ HOT BED SASH Now Ready. DELIVERED PRICE anywhere on lots of one dozen or more. Guaranteed in every way. THREE SIZES. Clear Cypress, 1% inch, thick, without paint or glass. Red Cedar Posts. All Heart Cypress Lumber for Greenhouses. WRITE FOR CIRCULARS, PEAKS AND ESTIMATES. LOGKLHHO LUITiBEB GO. LOCKIAND, OHIO. Florist*' Exchange CASPER LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Window Glass. Pointers' Supplies. 60 Washington Ave., 31st Ward, n:»*«U...«. n. 1929 Carson St., PlttSDUTg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SUMMER >n WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalogue. GIBLIN & CO.. . Utiea, N. Y. Mention tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. ILL NURSERYMEN, SEEDS- HEN AND FLORISTS it Horticultural Advertiser Tbli !■ the British Trade Paper, being read weekly byaJJ i torticultnral traders i it is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF TBE "A. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. Mention the rioruu' Erchange when wrttuq. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative : PHILADELPHIA, PA., JEESEY CITY N. J, 0. CUTLER Rykiison, Ids Tliinl Ave., Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. f niMT »1. 1908 The Florists' Exchange 213 , gwg^wg^^w$^H»4'4'4^H^ f i -1 l 1 1 ; 1 i 1 1 ; i 1 1 i i i i i 1 1 i 1 ! 1 I 1 | i — MANUFACTURERS OF Greenhouse Material SPECIAL GREENHOUSE PUTTY A < \ i 1 i I : 1 1 i \ L i 1— I 1 1 I 1 1 i i i 1 i 1 1 l! !4-H-«"^H"!"f"H' IS. JACOBS & SONS! 1365 to 1373 Flushing Avenue, BROOKLYN J EVERYTHING FOR GREENHOUSES j " GREENHOUSE GLASS AT MARKET PRICES NEW TW I SE CTIONA NL BOILERS, Etc. Send 4 cts. for Boiler Catalogue. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^«f«^4.S|M|3^^^^=f^^^!^^ 1 „ ' IS YOUR LAND ... tiiuuiv J IN USE EVJ EYWHERE. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQ OOOOOOOOOf, Improved Recording Thermometer CYPRESS jjjjjjjg MATERIAL OF ANY DESCRIPTION SEND FOR CATALOCUE Mention the Florlstg' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. ^ASTICA^ ~"%1-%iiV'. ,,ie USE IT NOW. F.0.PIERCEC0. [greenhouse, cypress; AND PRIVATE GROWER. I > Material the Best 5 Prices Reasonabl \ THE GREENHOUSE S 32 E. Third St., Cine THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE FOR PRICES. THE PIERSOIM-SEFTON CO. Designers, Manufacturers and Builders or Horticultural structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 214 The Florists' Exchange me Kino Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. 337 3d Street, Niagara Falls, N. V. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. lection the FlorlBtB^Exchange when writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money. Cet . Sprt'n^eri.from 2 in. pi ■:uin'tilata.-lr>iiL-.lr<>ni I ,n.|- HI.IHI lauw ' P°'B Ilia. ana ImliviMi, 4m. pots .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 10.00 l>ra air ;i«l'.].(in^ anil \>r- .'■lamiiii^ its Tien vill nut bv in L-xi^t.-ii'.-e 15 yriiry hence. \ GEO. M. GARLAND. Des Plaines, III. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. NEWBURGH N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all other purposes. Get our fliguras berore buying. Estimates treely N. COWEN'S SON, 392-04 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Mention the riorum' Bich.nge wbn writing. CYPRESS Is Far More Durable jhan PINE rCjYPRESSi s!ash BARS UPT0 32 FEETOR LOKJGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND Erection When Desired. Sfend for our Circularls. THEAPK For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc, FRENCH or AMERICAN. 40-4H Vestry St. Florist.' Exchange when writing. NEW YORK. A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Florai Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE- Between 40th and 41st Streets Office and Warerooms: Wbitefob arrMir V#"\T>W 404,406. 408,410 412 East 34lh St. New Catalogue. WtW HJKI\ 500000000000V? immtmrnimz HAVE YOU SEEN THE 3 DUPLEX GUTTER?! To see it put up In a house is the only way to judge. Over ZZ2 00 feet sold last season, and duplicate orders corning in. ^ This is the proof I offer. None other give the same good results. ^ No drip from glass or gutter. Never breaks at joints by sagging posts, 13 heavy winds or other strains. Straight as a string. Less shade than any ^ other. Adjustable to all sizes of glass. Any ordinary person can erect it ^S better than a wooden gutter. A bench under the gutter is the best bench Z2 in a house built with the Duplex Gutter. Do not condemn the Duplex ^ Gutter because you do not have itj or do not know it. Do not class it with ^ the cast iron gutter you are condemning. SEE IT, THY IX AMD 33 BE CONVINCED. Never mind what a prejudiced and jealous ^ manufacturer of cast iron gutters tells you. Catalogue free. ^ E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio. 1 Mention the Florist.' Eians Improved Challengi Boiler bearing, .elfolllng device eolld link chain placing roar order, else B. Bayersdorf er & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. February 21, l»o:t The Florists' Exchange 215 LORD & BURNH AM CO. ESTABLISHED 1856 »-» s and 1 Horticultural Architects and Manufacturers of Heating Ventilating Apparatus Plans and estimates furnished on application for Heating and Ventilating Apparatus erected complete, or for material only Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction mailed on receipt of five cents postage "BURNHAM BOILERS Received the Highest Awards At Florists' Conventions 1900,1901,1902 ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR GTPBESS GREENHOUSE PIHTEBlflL NEW "BURNHAM "' SECTIONAL HOT WATER BOILER Specially adapted to large ranges. Will heat up to 19,000 feet of glass. LARGE HEATING SURFACE, PERFECT COMBUSTION, HIGHEST ECONOMY, MODERATE COST. Also Heaters for smaller work. Catalogue for Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus mailed from New York office on receipt of five cents postage NEW YORK OFFICE, St, James Building, Broadway and 26th Street GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS, Irvington-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^AfWWWWWrWrWMrTOrMrWfWrWrWW 216 The Florists' Exchange February 21, 1903 HITGHINGS I GO. Established 1844 Hort 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK ral Architects and Builders Designed and Erected by Lis for Hr. George Young. Clifton, N. J. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR ANY STYLE OF GLASS STRUCTURE ERECTED COMPLETE OR FOR THE MATERIAL ONLY, FITTED READY TO ERECT and Erected by Us for Mt. Mope Cemetery, Boston, Mass. LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF HOT WATER HEATING APPARATUS PATENT SASH OPERATING APPARATUS Send Five Cents Postage for Illustrated Catalogs Supplement with this Issue A WEEKLY ~MBdTuM oV INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL One Dollar Per Year Vol. XV. No. 9 NEW YORK, FEERUARY 28, J903 We are now booking orders for the flEW SCARLET ARN4TION FLAMINGO For Delivery January, IQ04 Variety shoi erts iigroeil on Its great uuce in this color ndnrse our statement tli.it it is, nithout questi 11 at the tarnation Convent ion last week. Al value. We want a iroo. 1 scarlet bv tar the largest scarlet the lame I early 1.1,. inn. stiff stems, and Is a free and LiWSOX. l'.M UV\ IKl.SS. I'llOSPKKITY S. A. F. Silver Medal. Scored 'JO points. There is Mirr to he a tremendous demand for this, and if iverv. order should he placed w ,,i\ed. so the earlier you b. onler at once while the mat atlon yet raised, borne on Ioiik It will rani. In ouallty « ith Mrs. Thos. Was awarded the Lawson Silver Medal and t delav- Orders will he- lilled strictly riler, the earlier delivery we can ma We shall also have to offer lor 1904 the folio wing exceptionally valuable New Carnation NELSON FISHER, MRS. M. A. PATTEN and ALBATROSS S12.00 per We offer also EW WHITE IANNA MONT BLANC Delivery March, 1903 This Is the most valuable new variety that has been offered in years. It Is an exceedingly ■ hloi.iner, producing lurire spikes ,,i white dowers on sir. .111,' Or: hiiia spikes borne wel .ore the lolliice. Dwarf hat.il —identical with Mme.Cb li ureal masses of snowy b Si. 00 each; J9.1 per dozen; SSO.00 per R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y. 3RAFTED STOCK Plant Early for Summer NOW READY GRAFTED- Kaiserin and Carnot, §15.00 per 100; $120 00 per 1000. OWN ROOT STOCK— Kaiserin, Carnot, Bride, Brides- maid, $4 00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. ; Oup Roots GraFt-ed READY FOR DELIVERY, APRIL 1st. GRAFTED— Bride and Bridesmaid, $15 00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. Please place your Orders at once as Stock will be limited H. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING BKCONIAS-rulieniii . P.m. Double, u Separate colors 5 00 Mixed 400 C*I,ADIliMt)-i Klephant's Eai ---utcrenca.... 2 00 ,10" " " .... 3 50 Speciosum Knl.ini... S i, mil 1,1 A II, 11 111. s to !iin Tijfriiium, Double and Simile Tiger Per Per 100 1000 , ... Ma ... Bulbs, ii I in tor.1 • " Mixed sorts, large bulbs. $1.00 per doz. 7 50 GLOXIl«I»8-Clioice Stock. 1.1. ir. spotted and tittered Mixed colors HVACINTHI8 CANDI CAKJB (Gia ' ' Hyacinth). ported stock. 1-3 (itlieinalis Kul.ra l'l. na. .lark red ("Inn. nsis Alba Plena, white l.'hihelisis Rosea l'l. lioiibl, l;. .1 troiuz roots, for $25.i«i. • Tree. 12 li-tin.t nam. .1 DABI.IAS.- I.arge Field Clumps ... . ■ stonily i % double, sorts.' $1,011 per do/,. 7 < Per 1000 colors. Separate. Show, rami" and Pompon . 7 50 70 00 Double Mixed, all colors 5 00 45 00 ANNAS. .„_ ^ Large dormant piec.s. with tw to thr. e . v.s. M:nl. . n.,'.v, l'.n Marqnanf. ll.irl.alil, I'll:.-, [let l'l..r, 1.. e Yaughan, Italia, l.l.iee Charlotte, Alsace. II TUBEROSES— Excelsior I>ouble Pearl. 4 to 6 inches around 1 00 1st size. 3 to 4 inches 76 GLADIOLUS— Selected Bulbs. American Hybrids, mixed 1 00 xed.. .-star 2 00 15 00 Loud mix. .1. hr-t -./,■ .... GLADIOLl'8-FlorlstB' Forcing Sorts. CLUCAS & BODDINCTON CO 112-814 Greenwich st.,cor.janest..New York City, TELEPHONE, 4390 SPRING Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agts. ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Ask for Special Trained Fruit Tree Circular ENGLISH MANETTI SS£ ROSES ?er '™' -*.10-.00 Magna Charta, Pa?onia, llrich Brunner, Baroness Rothschild. These are the four best lands for pot culture. We have a general assortment of other kinds. Rosa Hermosa, Maman Cochet, white and pink, two years old. per 100, $12.00. Crimson Rambler, 1st, $15.00; 2d. $12.00; 3d, II. I'. HOSES, Stan. lar.l $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per iou. CLEMATIS, large tlowcring. fl rdoz.: $30. KNt.IIsn IVIKS. HOJHtl2.oo.$ir, .«. mens, $9.00, $12.(X (d.oMMAS, separate colors, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lnoo. Mixed . -dors, $3.50 per lnu ; Mum per 1000. I lMNCii FOKCDSG ill At IS leading varieties. R.liA .laiioniea $4. no $35. cm Compaota 4.50 411.(0 Astilboides 6.00 46.00 Gladstone 8.00 AM' AR.tlii ') l'liu KHOnonF;NORONSforEasterforcing; all fine BEGONIA, ' $2.76 p. i 100 - 1000. Double, colors mixed period; S4ll.dd pe $4.00 per 100; $35. DIEXYTBA Spectabilis .Bleeding Heart), extra strong clumps, for forcing. Per 100, $6.00; per have large quantities o (Ve are pleased at all times t t interesting stock to the co BAJLXS,dormant. selected, large bulbs. $3.50 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. ,l ii- \ s II LIES. See Wholesale Catalogue. Al CCBA j ATONIC A. 12 -15 BJ0 perdo*.: :'. "i a doz. ■ i i per doz. PEONIES, <-l X 1 • I « • I I -. ( llAllll M\ and other It,...ts and Bulbs. See Wholesale ■ KKNT1AS. We have the largest stock of large Kentias in the country. Call and Bee them. pring Bulba in all varieties. Ask for prices and varieties. eceive visitors at our Surgeries. We nave 80 acres planted with the [ng Catalogue for other slock. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford N.J, Florists' Exchange when 218 The Florists' Exchange OB MY! THAT TERRIBLE WIND DID YOU EVER GROW THEM? GROW WHAT? SWEET SULTANS Fine for cutting during May and June. Should be sown now for good results Rose Color, Tr. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 50c. Dark Blue, " 15c; " 50c White, " 1 5c; " 50c Yellow, " 1 5c; " 50c WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK. Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI FOR FORCING The following are extra fine tor forcing under glass or early flowers outside : C0C0S - LATANIA B0RB0NICA jr* Orders boo _ Mention the Florists* Exchange Areca I.utesf ens. •clay Street, New Yo: 404 E. 34th St., New York. writing. H. GILMAN, Salmon-scarlet $20.00 WM. FALCONER, Extra fine pink 20.00 SHAKESPEARE, White, suffused crimson-rose 50.00 EXTRA WHITE AND LIGHT, Mixed 25.00 WHITE AND LIGHT, Good mixed.. 12.00 SCARLET AND RED, " " .. 7.00 AUGUSTA,White with blueanthers $50.00 BRENCHLEYENSIS, Scarlet 6.00 CERES, Rose and white 8.00 LAMARCK, Cherry 15.00 MAY, White flaked crimson 20.00 COLUMBIA, Orange-scarlet, mottled 20.00 250 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, discount for cash with order Special Prices on Large Quantities. We have a large stock of the following: Madeira Vines, Oxalis, Montbretias Spotted Callas, Apios, Hyacinthus Candicans, Etc. Wholesale Catalogue on application JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HYBRID CARNATION SEE MIXED. From^Mrs^Lawson^ ^^ R"^^ Wolcott, Vlollana, Apollo and Golden Beauty, Biirbank's Shasta Daisy Seed, 25c Perioo$2ooPeno Asparagus Sprengeri Seed, ^^,,,$..00^.0 Smilax Seed, 25c. Pe. oz. Pansy, ^^ir;^ CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO LOOMIS, CAL. Mention the Florists' Exchange s EA50NABLE SEEDS URE TO GERHINATE PECIAL PRICES EE CATALOGUE WALTER MOTT SEED & BULB CO JAMESTOWN, N. Y. New Crop Flower Seeds for Present Sowing. ASTER. The Carlson, white, pink, lavender, eact ' Branching, pink, la\ Hnhenzollern Extra Early .20 1. .25 1.' VAUGHAN'S 1MPBOVED VICTORIA ASTEK. ALYSSUM. Vaughan's Little Gem, Mlra,6 *"' °25 ANTIRRHINUM" Larg™no8wer'inK,'whit;;' '°5 '15 scarlet, pink, golden veil,, w, each .10 25 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 1000 8 s,$1.00,: 100 seeds, 15c. Decumbens loo seeds 75c. scaiid.-nsreflexus... 100 seeds, $2.00 ASTER, yu.-oi, ,.r the Market white pink, purple, light blue, scai^ let, each ,'„ oz., 20c. .10 .En CHICAGO 84-86 Randolph St. of the Market and better). BALSAM. Alba IViieetaT'' '' , 'oz line' ",', , ,„ DOUble Rn.se-I'l^^rre.l, white . jr, 5( BEGONIA Vernon ........'. ]l5 s'm Duchessol Edinburgh. how pink .25 Rex hybrids BR1WALLIA speclosa major 25 CANDYTUFT Giant, liva.-i r,t h flowered white (hinder i han Empress) .10 .3C CELOSIA (Cockscomb) Pres. Thiers 25 CENTAU«EAcandidlsslma,nioi>.Meeds,25c 1.50 Gymnocarpa 10 .40 COBAEA scandem, purple. 4 oz., su.oo .10 30 DAISY, Biirbank's new Shasta, true. , DRACAENA Indlvlsa ' .10 30 6ERANIUM, apple-scented, 25ns In 35c GREVILLEArobusta lo 40 KENILWORTHIVY(LihariaCymbRllaria) 15 New white 20 LEMON VERBENA '.> ez. Kie .'.T-, LOSELIA Crystal palnoo Compaeta 15 125 Bedding Queen... ■,, ,.-,... r.iie ]■•-, Emperor William... >4 ,,z.. 30c .10 100 Speclosa (trailing)., i., c.z„ 25c .10 .75 White Lady, dwarf white 15 MAURANDYA. mixed .„ 0z„ 30c 10 MI6N0NETTE Giant Macln-t, selected, .10 .50 Bismarck, an improved Machet on 1 50 MIMULUSmoschatus. Musk.. '. ..z... ai'e. In PANSY. Vnuglinn's Internum., ml Mix- PETUNIA, Trade Pkt. Oz. v.'itiL-hMh'slies]-- mixture o£ large -flowering single Petu- nias. the best iu existence.. .50 Giants of California 35 Double Large. Flowering Fringed.cxtra choice rn'x'd 1.00 Dwarf Inimitable 25 PRIMULA obconica, huge - dowering white, rose or mixed, each .25 PYRETHRUM aureum. Golden leather.. .10 .40 SALVIA splondens. -Drooping spikes," .16 2.00 Clara Bodmnh, very onrlv, dwf .25 2.50 New -Triumph." early 25 Silverspot .25 Golden-Leaved 25 SMILAX ... lb.. 75c .10 .30 STOCKS, Large-] lowering Ten Weeks, white, rose, light blue, crim- son, dark blue, blood-red and extra choice mixed, each, % Vaughan's Gia "Cut ami Come Again "_ ,. White Column Red Column Snow-hake. r\>r r.renig, white. THUNBERGIA. mi.™" VERBENA, Mam 1 , purple, each 25 Mammoth, mixd. extra choice .15 1. Mayflower, hi. st pink 15 1. Deflnnoo. ]-„„, scarlet, I rue "Vaughan's Best" mixture; there is no better or more complete mixture in exist- VINCA rosea, rosea (I. alba, rosea alba CHAS. F. MEYEF 19 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YOR Wholesale Importer of Uly of tlie Valley R°Wtaltt Hyacintn8 au* **«P Dutch Bnlbs Bermuda: and japan Miles Azaleas and Palms Nursery Slock Azaleas from the celebrated nurseries 01 The Ad. D'Haene Co., Ltd., Ghent. MOTTO— High-Grade Quality. Prices rock-bottom. Correspondence solicit Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlHo Established 1802. SWEET PEAS. K-lb. Monl Blanc, earliest white.. ..r, lbs., 52.50 .20 Emily Henderson 5 lbs., 1.00 .10 losephine White, an Al whip' 30 Blanche Ferry r. lbs.. 1.00 .10 Extra Early Blanche Ferry r. lbs., 1.00 .10 Lady Grisel Hamilton, lavender 10 TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER AnOUNTINQ TO TWO DOLLARS OR OVER. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW YORK 14 Barclay Street For over a hundred years have bee< universally recognized as the standard oj excellence. JUST RECEIVED Fresh Seed of Latania Borhonica , 10 Prlc ■ Florists mallei J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York February 2s, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 219 ASTER SEED FLORISTS' SELECTED STRAINS l- I 5S2£i£L2£r JAPANESE FERN BALLS JOHNSON & STOKES .^it,;,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Florlata' Exchange when wrltlug. HIGH GRADE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS OI'R 8PECUI.TV "^T&Tfarquhar & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston. Maes. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Fosteriana. $4.00 per 1000, $35.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. See Our Advertisement of February 21 SEEDS, BULBS, Etc. TO ARRIVE GYGHS BEVQLUTH Stems H. H. BERGER & CO. 47 Barclay St., New York. CANIMAS I'heli.-i cago. Cruz.\ BlOW, Mill r.>r his particular and appreciative trade. ' i oz. 50c: '; 02. 95c: 1 oz. $1.75, post paid. Florist Department, D. LANDRETH & SONS 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mnnlt,,n til.- Kl.n'M.' ICxrliance when writing. NOTICE NVR9KRV STOCK in large quantities. Wholesale List now ready. CLEMATIS PAIMICULATA Two years, No. 1, at $6.00 per 100; throe years, very fine, at S7.25 per 100. LARGE SHADE TREES. For Varieties and Prices see Wholesale List. 2|^F" Young Stock for transplanting. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, N.J. L^T^L Mention the Florists' Exchange Cushman's Hybrid Gladiolus Bulbs CUSHMAN Gladiolus Co., Sylvania, Ohio. Florists' Exchange when writing. Just what you want for split blooms, so small as not to he noticed when hold- ing the calyx together. TRY THEM 2000 for 25C.S 4S00, SOc; 7000. 75c; 10,000, $1.00. Send for s,.,, i.tl h SEEDS, PLANTS and BULBS HENRY F. HICHELL, Seed Growers and Importers, 1018 Market St., Philadelphia Florists' Exebongewlicn writing. GLADIOLI Our Mono: QUALITY FIRST. We have, however, a suffi- cient quantity to supply all ARTHUR COWEE, •MEADOWVALE FARM, Long Distance 'Phone 9X United States Grower and Representatti IroflTt Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BERLIN, IN. Y. Spiraea Japonica, Compacta Multiflora. Astilbofdes Floribunda AZALEA Mollis " Poutic.-i ROSES, host varieties. .OO per lOO. .JlS.OOper 100 | FERN RAILS, large, . 35.00 .40 00 " TlIiEKllsls.tli,- I,...,, sl.ir I'enrl, ■l-i'.. j7.no .45.00 " peril : .'. 4 , J.'l.mi per 1000. .10.00 " I Prices on all Spring Bulbs & Plants cheerfully given f. -W. o. SCHMITZ, Mention the Florists' ] Prince Ba^-, 3ST. X". DREER'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. Tl HEUOI'S ROOTED. Dimlile Sr.lllnt. $40.00 per 1000. Double, Finest Mixed- SOc. doz.; W-OO i Duke /.epiieliii -Bright scarlet heiMi-r, illy fringed like Mingle lvttmia, 25c. ea, I < \ I. \ 1 "I I "VI, lanr, l,,-:,\,-,l '_■:, n ,,,../..; Jln.lH) j,,r I Choi, c mixture. $1.00 ,l,i/..: $S.0JI per 1O0. CAI.ADIl'M Ksriilentmii Elephants Kar — Doz. ion Doz. 100 tl tos inches in dr., lu,\ M.ini In I., 12 inches in cir., l!0c. $7.00 I.ILI1.11 Sir-, i.iMiiu All, ill, i M, , :i " Riibriiui 8 to GI.ADIOM S American Hybrids, per 100. II to t: $14.00 per 100. 3Z.; $8.00 per 10( est Mixed, $l.no ii.Tlnn. 10.00 per 1000. IM'UlilTI \ M, . 25. . TIC HI 1)1 A C'oii.bi Horn, Grandi tin $15.00 per 1000. TVHEROSES-Double Pearl, 1st Bize, $1.75 per 100; t. Favonia— $2.00 per 100; iel 100; $9.00 per 1000. 5.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut btreet, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention the Florists" Exchange vrhen writing. 220 The Florists' Exchange Fine Branching, Aster S of excellent quality. Semple's F Mivr.l, sll.s., S4.5(lperlb. The lot ,./,., 5ii cents. Flowers will sell on s C. W. TURN LEY, 535 Federal St. Mention tin- IImI-is' i; v-li :i i.r- when WTltlng ■ tiliilliiittlliiilTTTTTTI ■4 LIST FEEE ON APPLICATION < FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower ^ QueaiintmriE, Beranny MentloD the Florists- Exchange when writing. 50,000 CANNAS to $4.00 per 100. In bent standard named I K)0 strong F " - iperlooo. • ] id miners of Campbell Violets, Vines. Send for List. Cash, Please. BENJ. CONNELL, West drove, Pa Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Kew Crop Flower Seeds Frederick, >r pots, flowers inches. Pkt. 20 i QUEEN OF MARKET, best German, In col LARCE VICTORIA, best German, in colors. Write for Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $1.50 per Bale. Cash. W. G. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SHAMROCK SOHETHINa NEW. From cemeterj of Downpatrlck, Ireland. Plants, from 2', in. pots, $4.00 per 100; s:i-". no per bum. j:,n n( 1000 rate. Cash with order. Order early, as stock is limited. I. D. HARCOURT'S SON. Wappingers Falls. N. Y. Mention the Fli.riM^" i: \. li;mi:e when writing. Fern Balls ■ jue Write : ■ Jackson & Perkins Co. ■ NEWARK, N. V. BEGONIAS Single, separate colors. . Mixed !'.'. CALADlUn I '..ill. I.' Single. \ rii.uiiii . Fancy Leaved. GLADIOLUS f 9 00 12 60 24 00 15 00 $1 25 $n 20 30 Stripe. 1 and variegated shades American Hybrids i" u" ^' i .» Finemixed 9 00 15 100 GLOXINIA Choicemixed $0 50 $4 00 TUBEROSES, Mammoth E-e.-lsior Pearl, double $10 110 $0 25 $150 Large 0 50 15 100 FLORIST DEPARTMENT. D.LANDRETH&SONS 1217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. swIet soltbns (Centanrea Imperialis.) The beautiful, artistic, sweet scented flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut stand for a week in good condition. A splendid thing for cutting during April, May and June. Should be sown at once. We can supply in the following colors : Trade PSt. Oz. PURE WHITE $0.20 $0.76 DELICATE LILAC 20 .75 BRILLIANT ROSE 20 .75 DEEP LAVENDER 20 .76 DARK ROSE 20 .75 DEEP PURPLE 20 .75 FINEST MIXED COLORS .20 .60 There Is still time to sow Ager- atums, Petunias, Lobelias, Py- rethrum, Verbenas, Vincas, etc., etc. Our Wholesale Price List gives a complete list ; If you have not a copy we will send you one on receipt of your business card or other evidence showing that you are entitled to receive it. DREER 7 14 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. SHAMROCK Strong and fine plants, just right for St. Patrick's Day. $4 00 per 100; or tiOcts. perdoz. by mail. XXX SEEDS Phlox Pumila Compacta. Very dwarf and compact; grand tor pots; In finest colore, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. AlysBum Compact. um. The moBt dwarf and compact vari'tv gn»vvn: perfect little balls whi'ii jJiri'wn in pt.ts. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieti.'s. mtx^d; single and. double. CASH. Extras added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. THE HOME OF PRIMROSES Mention the Flo its' Exchange when writing. Onion Seed I have 2000 pounds t,r Yellow Strausburg and Yellow fib-be Danvrs ONION SEED ; grown from selected bulM. in 1902. Quality guaranteed. For prices write to John Repp, Glassboro. N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. RAWSON'S n00fin Arlington Tested UUUllu FOR THE FLORIST Catalogues Mailed Feee. W.W RAWS0N&C0.,8ret Boston, Majs. Aster Seed. I'limpl.ell ainl Itni-enal, ~.n its. per 100 3 Strain. 4 in, $5.00 per 100. plants. 40cts. per loo, $:i.iti CINERARIA, 1IAIS1KS1H1 per 1000 J. C. SCHMIDT, Mention the Florists' Exeh Bristol, Pa. i when writing. LONC ISLAND CROWN CABBAGE SEED Ask for prices for 1903 ciop; also on surplus stock 1902 crop. B. E. COODALE, Grower, Calverton, L. I., N. Y. M.fiifti.n "■' riffi-.w j:\i-1i.-l; _ r • 'a;m'H wnflnfi. Florists' Exchange when writing. HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Send for Prices HELLER & CO. MONTCLAIR, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Burpee's Seeds,PhiiadeiPhia A postal addressed as above will bring you Burpee's Farm Annual for 1903,— if you intend to buy Burpee's Seeds,— otherwise the price is ten cents, which is less than cost per copy in quarter-million editions. It is an elegant book of 184 pages, besides beautiful colored plates, and tells the plain truth about the Best Seeds that Grow. Better write TO-DAY ! Do not Delay ! BWE 1.IST OF SELECTED STRAINS OF FLORISTS FLOWER SEEDS VEGETABLE SEFDS in bulk. Illustrated Catalogue. WEEBER & DON, SFS SS^A" 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK. Florists* Excha DAHLIAS. SAMUEL C. MOON, riORRISVlLLE, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BARGAIN IN DAHLIAS WHILE THEY LAST Large roots ot Wm. Agnew, C. W. Bruton, A.D. l.lvonl, Nyiiiphicu. Black Prince. Simwelail. Prince Charming, at $2.uo per 100 ; $14.00 per 1000. Mrs.S. H. RAYNER, Breenport. H.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. 26 leading varieties, all under name, gurranteed true, me I ml inutile best sorts m cultivation, Buch as I'liilonl W. brntoii. A. L>. I.ivoni. NympliS'a, Lemon Giant, Fern Leaf Beauty, Snow Clad, White Swan. Frank Smith, etc. We offer HKAVY FIK1.D < null's .11 si as inc.. $.",.00 per 100, $45.00 per lOOO. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 30,000 DAHLIAS Whole field-grown clumps, $4 00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Send for list, we can save you money. A.B.DAVIS&SON.Purcellville.Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! 50,000 Caladi um Bulbs, to close out at once. Also write us forcontract prices on Tuberoses, Fall delivery. STALLINGS & JOHNSON, Wallace, N. C. Mention the Florists' Excha when writing. li toft Forcing Bums G. VLASVELD &. SONS, Sassenheim, Holland. Growers ol Superior Hyacinths, Tulips and D. Hodtis Messrs. Maltus & Ware, Mention the Florists' Excha TOM 1. .MM ll. VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CAL Cosmos, Giant fl., splendid mixed... SO 40 «3 00 ('ol)a'a Scamlens 30 2 50 Ceiitaiirea, Marguerite, choice mixed 50 Centanrea, lniperialis.chi.ice mixed 40 Chamelon 60 Double Morning Glory, White KsHi-rliolt/in. I he i, Mi ii West ... 30 Huiiiioiiianiiiu.ln-li r.sehsoh. iltzla. 30 Geranium, <• I Venture, magnifl- cent large flowers, grand mixed Per pkt.. 25c. 3 50 Geranium, eliuli e mixed 2 00 good mixed 35 Heliotrope, choice mixed 40 Itonmeyn Cmlteri. Miitilijn !'■ ■[ ■! ■> en Farfuirium liramle $0 50 Geranium, double, grand mix- ture 50 Gen choice mixed.. Petunia, double fringed, choice mixed 70 Phorminm Tenax, Colensoi, varlogata 1 00 Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Ketarunry 28, 1B08 The Florists' Exchange 221 MOW YUKK. Henry NliMSi'Ssi-r .V E have lusl received a shipment of two fin-loa.ls or Turkestan alfalfa, Erich the firm nought direct from the gi-uwiiiK districts In Asia. It is said to |e a seed new to this country, for „hi,l, there is a good demand here. litNi.HA MTON, N. Y— The Bing- hamton s I Company has been Ineor- |M„,„,.cl, wlth ;, Mtpital stock of $50 000. gcorporatora: William B. Cleves, Wil- lard M. Camp, and Phillio Lawrence. OTTUMWA, IA— The Ottumwa Seed i',„n iv will be permanently located it l'l West Second street. This con- cern is composed of C. H. Lane, of St. Joseph. Mo., who formerly conducted a similar business in Kins City, Mo., and G L. Bissel, who was last year identi- fied with the Sioux City Seed Company in Ottumwa. \dvl< -es'froni Holland to an English contemporary state that "from investi- gations it appears that in many places the young stock of hyacinth bulbs has been killed right out. but those that are to be saleable bulbs are still alive. No doubt considerable damage has been done to the bulb crops generally, but to what extent cannot be said until we are six weeks- further advanced. The seedsmen are now working under high pressure, and the extreme scarc- ity of some items is already causing much Inconvenience. Spring ship- ments of plants have not yet com- menced, but judging by the orders placed, it is evident that no surplus Isto remain on the hands of the grow- ers, and even the common spiraea are bringing higher prices than in the Autumn of last year." European Notes. We are at present passing through a period of very fine warm weather, which, acting as a tonic to trade, is causing the seedsman to be very busy. So warm, indeed, have the days been that the earlier varieties of cabbage have already commenced to run, and in some cases are showing their blooms. With the probability of more hard weather ahead (and we hear of snow and frost in the mountainous districts) growers are rather anxious and fear they may yet lose part of their crops. In Holland the raisers report some damage to bulbs by the severe early frosts, but at present it would seem to affect only the very young bulbs, and no appreciable shortage on this year's delivery is anticipated. The death is announced of A. J. Stokes, of London, who died, suddenly, on February 7, in his 91st year. Mr. Stokes represented James Carter, Dun- nett & Beale in this country for a period of fourteen years, commencing from about 186S, and. although un- known to the most of the present seed trade, there are several of its older members who will remember his kindly smile and genial ways. He retained his full faculties to the last and. as he had been in the seed trade all his life, his reminiscences of old firms and bygone times were most interesting, and he used, in those days, to take large orders with many lines, prices open to be arranged when the seeds were har- vested, a system that would not cut much ice in these days of keen com- petition. He was well known on your side some IS or 20 years ago. EUROPEAN SEEDS. Novelties at Ventura, Cal. A local paper, speaking of some of the novelties obtained by Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd, of Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal., mentions a giant climbing begonia that spreads itself 15 feet over a trellis and produces blossoms two inches in length. The flowers are a soft, beau- tiful pink and so numerous that at times 160 clusters ol buds and blossoms can i i i i nil. i ri. ,% . M les In flowers s red bj Mrs Shephi rd are giant en sin. is « ith flowers m e Ini hes across, California popples im ai m Ing l',,ur lo si\ in. h.-s iii diameter, climbing nasturtiums with . r.-i .. - 1 i k- ■ dowers nu inches broad, elu ys.i lilll.iiiilliis. dahlias, Sol Mrs. Shepherd's woi k i an be gral hi iron, the tact thai In her latest cal InCllr of S IS. l.llll.S .111.1 p!. MllS OVel vaiieli.-s ol en. unions arc deSCribl many of which are new. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. JOHN li. IMLAY, Zanesvllle, O.— Il- lustrated Catalogue of Seeds and Plants. L. TKMI'l.lN & SONS, ('alia. O— Cata- Inilll.. ol Seeds. Mollis. Plants, etc. Plus Hal., I JOHN H. DUNbOP, Toronto. Ont.— Cat- alogue of Roses, Carnations, and Violets. Illustrated. T. C. THURLOW & CO.. West New- l.ui v. Mass. Catalogue of Nursery Stock. Fruit Trees, Small Fruit, etc. CEDAR FULL ORCHARD AND NURS- ERY COMPANY. Winchester, Tenn.— Surplus List of Nursery Stock. W. W. BARNARD & CO.. Chicago. 111. — Illustrated Catalogue of Flower. Gar- den and field Seeds. Plants. Nursery Stock, etc. JAMES C. MURRAY. P.nria. 111.— Illus- trated Catalogue of Fruit Trees, Orna- mental Shrubs, Roses and other Plants, Seeds, etc. PLANT SEED COMPANY, St. Louis. Mo.— Ilustrat. .1 Catalogue of Flower and Garden Seeds, etc., with lists of novelties and specialties. ROBERT HOLMES. Norwich. England. Australia. England and America. THE CALIFORNIA ROSE COMPANY. Los Angeles, Cal. — A very complete de- scriptive Catalogue of Roses, beautifully illustrated. PARSONS & SONS CO., Flushing, N. Y. —Catalogue of Deciduous Trees, Shrubs. Rare Evergreens. Japanese Maples, and Rhododendrons— a very complete cata- logue. THE GEO. A. WEAVER COMPANY. Newport. R. I.— Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds. Plants. Supplies, etc., with a com- prehensive list of novelties. Particularly interesting is the collection of Cactus Dahlias, with accompanying cultural di- rections. Rooted Cuttings COLEUS, $<1.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. $15.00 per 1000; 2% in. pots, $20.00 per 1000. ROSES. Bridesmaid, 2^,111. iie.t8.$2.50perl00. Bride, 2H in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. PAUL FISCHER, Wood Ridge. New Jersey Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Cole us, assorted . \eis, b.imltii, red A Herat li in, Stella Kuril Inipatieiis, tie. i,li 11.. Verbena Giant. 10 kinds, R. 50 cts. per 100 ; 2 in., $2.00 per ] Double Petunia. 15 sorts, 2 $2.00 per 100. B.C., $1.25 per 1 AI.TKHN'ANTIIKRAS. n 1 in. I I K....I...I futtiie.--. tin rt- ].. r im.. GIANT PANSIES, in variety equ any. Satisfaction guaranteed, stocky plants, $2.50 per 1000. DOUBLE DAISIES, Longfellow, Bi AI.Vssl M, DOUBLE. 2 In., 2 cts. C/> it i: \ STKlPf-K.KItAT.t.l: I' "I. perlKl. YINUA. v.in. c.t. I K ' . per ion. Cash. Rooted cuttings prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ANTHEMIS CORONARIA Double Dwarf Golden Marg-uerlte, $2. r 100, l.y mail. J. W. MORRIS, - lUlca, PJ. V. 1000 Mme. Salleroi Geraniums 500 Golden Margurites " inn" JOHN BURR, Freeport, Maine GERANIUMS. of 2a. in pot*, nil .irons; Hunts, $:f 00 per 100; »2r, 0(1 per 1000. Agenitiini, three varieties, Alteniailtliera, red and yellow, $2 00 per 100; J18 00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. M. H. KRUSCHKA, Elberon, N. J. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ROOTED COTTINGS Coir us, 20 varieties, 1000, $6.00 ; 100, 60c. Crimson Verschsffeltli and Golden Bedder, 1IKK1. H.00; 100.80c. 100 Fuchsias, 26 varieties $1 00 Double Petunias 1 26 Heliotropes 1 00 Variegata 1 00 F. Vaughan. Henderson, Hurbank. ('alios and others. 2 to 3 eyes, »15 oo per WHO; fl 50 per 100. Vtnca Varieeata. 2 in. puts, fj.oo per 100; 3 in. pots. (4.00 per 100; tin. ,,. ,n, if .; iki to *».00 perlOO. Geraniums, Mine. Salleroi, 2 in. pots, *2.60perlOO. Pelargoniums, 2 In. pots. Victor. Layal, Sur- prise. *3.00 per 100. Cash with Obdee. C. A. Harris & Co., Delanson, N.Y. (BRNEST HARRIS, Manager.) Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Fuchsias Petunias Sage, Etc. GERANIUMS ri uiti i ioti wnl wltt little Bicard, i'.. a.- Ini . n tl.V INI pel ilK.i . COLEUS CANNAS ,;, , DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS . Bucta- 1 to, Rooted Cuttings Montmnrt, Castries. $1.2.ri per LOO; 110.00 per 1000. Poltevlne. H.60 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Extra strong transplanted, from soil. GOOO Montmnrt, $14.00 per 1000. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS BOOTED CUTTINOS. For Delivery February 15th to March 15th Heteranthe. Bachner and 8. A. Matt, at $1.25 per 100; »10.00 per 1000. Caslellane.Tlaad, Perkins, **"''?" vine, Landry and Rlcard, at J1...0 per 1O0; $l.r.. 00 per 1000. Acteon, La Favorite, Bonnot, La Pilot. Castrls nnr) jaulln, at $1.60 per 100. Not enough for 1000 sales. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. BEGONIA REX (all sizes), ASPARAGUS PLUNIOSUS, FERNS, Pteris. Fuchsia, Alyssum, Abutilon Savitzi, Cyperus, Hydrangea, Dracena Indivisa, Coleus, Cyclamen (twice transplanted). Before placing your order for any of the above, write us for price list. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing; ^raniums^IeusTStSS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ETC. FIRST CLASS STOCK FROM 2'i INCH POTS GERANIUMS Si-nd for list til' Chrysanthemums and Can Central Michigan Nursery, KALAMAZOO, MICH. DOUBLE. Comtesse de Our Selection, K COLEUS rti-l.i. M:i-.e> mid lO otli. varieties, SS.00 per 100. PETUNIAS Single Fringred Doable I rinx'-'l Double Named .. CHRYSANTHEMUMS iitlim, r.a.l> m.w . *■:.<>" per 1"». I'llMI'IIX < HKVSAMHKMI M*. vnri.tl.s, *i.OO per lOO. MISCELLANEOUS GREENHOUSE PLANTS Ageratutn Iwarl Double 1 "" i Variety Cannas. Dormant roots, mixed, $1 . S'Z.BO per 1 S.s i Fuchsias, Forget-me 2', In. pots, j; Hardy English Ivy Lantana. 10 Varieties 200 Lemon Verbeno 2.50 Salvia. Silver Spot. Bonfire and Splendens. 2.00 nllaRools- (Rooted cuttines of Il.sr.lj 1 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.1 NOT LESS THAN FIVE OF ANY ONE VARIETY SOLD. SEND FOR TRADE LIST OF FULL LINE OF GREENHOUSE AND BEDDING PUNTS. CASH WITH ORDER. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, While Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 222 The Florists* Exchange 150,000 IV AND A FULL LINE OF HARDY ORNAMENTAL STOCK. Union County Nurseries, HIRAM T. JONES, ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. F fl ■ F nurseries rs; Wholesale TREES AND PLANTS *n full assortment Trade^CataloSiie Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Ligustrum Regelianum (Prostrate Privet) A variety of merit. Much hardier than California. Largest Stock in America. All Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phlla., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. Florists' Exchange CALIFORNIA PRIVET At Reduced Prices. SfOYE 8 STEELE, Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eatontown, N. J. Florists' Exchange when Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Vegetal Plants I ETTIIPC Hie • Boston, Tennis Bal LCI IUUC liostim Market and other vara 15c. per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10.000. LEEK I5c- »er 10°: h-00 pm ioo°- PARSLEY Strong, 40c. per 100; $1.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. flVIAPLEs] f 50,000 Straight, Smooth, t 7 Handsome Maples. Z SILVER-LEAVED. J.T.LOVETT,LittleSilver,N.J. Forced Sale of NURSERY STCCK 1 list of wants, Oman NORWICH NITRSERIFS, O. E. RYTHER. PrOpr. NORWICH, CONN. E. G.— Norway Mapl-v. 12 ft., $25.00 per 100. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OIWERHERH 1123 summit Ave, JERSEY CITY, N. J Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirata Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KIN KAN8. M5in , Bushy, from 4-in. pots.. ORANGES, I.UIOMK, UJlId. Fine Specimen Plants, well branched 3-4 ft.. $2.00 to$3.00each. ROBES. Climbing Clotliilde Soupert, Strong field-grown $10.00 per 100 CLEMATIS AP1I1 « I It. but blooms Earlier and Lasts Longer- Strong plants from :l-in. pots $8, 00 per 100 FICV8 EI.AHTICA (Top Cuttings). 10-12 in $20 00 per 100 KENTIA llll.JlOHl.ANt. 12-15 in, Sch.lvs.3-in. pots $18 .00 per 100 Phoenix Reclinataand Farinifera 12-15 in., 4-in. pots $15 00 per 100 (Not less than 40 of a class at 100 rate). CANNAH (Dormant Roots). 2-3 eyes to each division, best sorts. . .$15. 00 per 1000 CITRl'S TRIFOUATA Best defensive Hedge Plant Introduced. Strong, field-arown plants, lr.-'ili in $s 00 per 1000 (Not less than 400 of a class at 1000 rate.) Latanias, Pandanus, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. Write for Catalogue. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc , Mention tbe Florists' Exchange FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS The Jessamine Gardens, Surplus imsinj stock Apple, Peach, Norway Maple, n-isli juniper. Abundance, Hale Plum. G, L L0NGS00RF, SSSS, Floradale, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HERBhGEQUS peohies. We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SOKTS, in nice plants, at $12.00 per 100. List of names on application. W. MAUSER & SONS. Guernsey, Et gland. Mention tbe Florisi Exchange wh W.fl T.SMITH COMPANY Geneva, N. Y. WHOLESALE GROWERS Of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Fruit Trees and Small Fruits in great variety. Semi for our Wholesale I'rlve List. KOSTER & CO. rES BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Jtialeas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. NoAgents Catalogue froeon demand. No Agents Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOLLHND miSEHT STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOB <>l K CATALOGUE. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Mention tbe Florists' I-]* change when writing. TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OF SEEDS of American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms. Cacti, Herbaceous I'lants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Plnehurst, N. C. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both largo and small sized EVERGREEN TREES in great variety-} also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Cunvspmiilrii.-f Huh.-it'-'L, THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Braintree, rlass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHER HARDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogue. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Nursery Department Summer Flowering: Spiraeas. The fact that Spring flowering shrubs nust not be pruned to a great extent ifter they have done growing, and1" hat Fall blooming ones may be so"* uuned, has been revetted to so often hat it needs no elaboration now. But Leaders to Evergreens. urserymen and all others who im- : or purchase evergreens should be ticular to stipulate that there should a. good leader to each plant. From ious causes, many of them, espe- ly the tits, are apt to lose their lers. and when this occurs there is prospect of a good sale. It some- es takes several years befofe a good = not a loss, as the tree is making • growth all the time; but there is gain in height until a leader ap- is. The way to provide a new lead- s to secure a stake to the tree, to ch is tied the most promising side it nearest the i"i' It takes soma ? for this si t t" Ulnlerslalid what 3 to do, but it dues so al last . and :eeds i ad the tree. Cutting- Back Privet Hedg-es. i early While,, or ver. This is not tl There is the pro er to be gained by 1 back until later; 1 at tunes to disarrange or injure the just what to do can be better deter- mined. Let all such hedges, or indi- vidual bushes, go until the close M Winter; but i nt them back before the buds swell in Spring. Do not be afraid of cutting away too much of a privet hedge. The harder it is cut the more vigor will the new, shoots have. If thin at the bottom, cut it down to within six inches of the ground, then in June, and again in Midsummer, nip off the ends of grow- ing shoots, and a good bushy base will ided for lies. Lc doeiduo I lie Wi bi i ec in) hedges >r pass ; 1 1 1 e n buds swell. If let go until buds are bursting, there is a loss of time while waiting for new buds to form. With us, we think the second week of March the proper time to do the work. WANTED, HOTHOUSE PRODUCF. I & Co.. 100 Mima, St., N. V. florists' Exchange when writing. TREES. TREES. (.-oiiif Mii'l set- tln'tu. Nursery adjoining Inter- state Fair Grounds. 'm J. CMnnlck, Trenton. N J. When in Europe i Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. free on demand. Headquarters for the ado Blue Sprue es purest. Iihust strain Florists' Exchange when writing. i-bruary 88, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 223 CANNAS LARGE, DORMANT ROOTS Two, Three and More Eyes Urilllull We have theni In quantity. 25 acres planted In 1902. Standard Sorts Your Choice— Too well known to need description. 30 cts. per doz.; $2,00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. No less than 20 .-it 100 rate; '200 at 1000 rat.'. Mine CrOZJ Paul \l;,P,ii;,i,l liiirl.m.k, I I. ■ ■ . I II,,,;., Vaim-li'n'ti It. ilia I n Clmrli.tte, r'liimlhi,'... \n- M-i M ■ •■■ n ili« Star. See fronl page oi cover for all other spring Butt* and similar prices. CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. 812-814 Creenwlch St., Cor. Jane St., NEW YORK CITY importers. Exporters and drawers' AKents oi Seeds, Bulbs and Plants. Telephone 4.wn Spring Florists' E«uaiiEu_ylieD writing. ■ , -^ Increasing; Japanese Maples. •ri,, ,,, ,,, thn e ways of increasing raoanese maples by matting, layer- ',,',/.' ,,,,1 in.in liinu Imu- Rial i ins anil ., ',,, j,|ng i mi. m green form, A. nh moi phum is to be i ., ommended. (Siting may be performed indoors daring Winter, or in early Spring on tnts. Inarching and layer- ,, are rder in June and later, when ,i,. ii. u « 1 is of sufficient length. Thciv is a growing demand for these maples Im raus. ■ of their extreme beau- Siiring. when the leaves are loped. Too much shade is ^..n.isi .Ii.. display of the best color, on the other hand, the full sun in Mid- summer is apt to burn the foliage. A partially shaded place is the best for Beauty of the Red Cedar. the red cedar is common it is nut as much thought of as the Irish and the Swedish juniper, which in its vounger years it much resembles m stvle ..f growth. Of like pyramidal out- li,„, ii has a broader base, which to ma„y would enhance its value. Those who have it on their grounds usually prefer it to the junipers mentioned, l„.th Cor the character described and mis, ii does not lose a branch here ,„,l ,)„.,■,• l.v fungus or any other cause, „l„, i, Junipers sometimes do, much to n h disfigurement. E •, sti in nurserymen grow this cedar in large quantities, there being a good demand for it for setting out for com- mercial purposes. Carolina Buckthorn. The name, buckthorn, has been so long associated in our a name hedge" plant, that to think as an ornamental shrub is not con Ye, the e. mimon buckthorn, Rhamnus ■hartica, is not to be despised as a lawn shrub, being of much beauty when crowded with its black berries in Autumn as it often is. But better than it, and the best of all the buckthorns I knew, is the Rhamnus earohnianus, the one known as the Carolina buck- thorn. Its foliage is handsome, large, shining, and turning to a brilliant or- ange brown in Autumn. Its chief charm, however, is its lovely berries. Full. .wing the small, greenish-looking ■vers, they are green at the start. becoming a brilliant red. and from this to a shining black at last. These ber- ries backed by the luxuriant foliage, which keeps fresh till freezing weather conies, are extremely ornamental. Its natural home is in the mountains of X,„ih Carolina and Tennessee and through the South. It is quite at home in Pennsylvania in its hardiness. If the seeds are gathered as soon as ripe, washed free of pulp and sown at once, they sprout in Spring. The persistency of its foliage in late Autumn suggests its being almost evergreen in sheltered places further south. Propagating- the Peony. The propagation of the herbaceous penny is well understood, being nearly altogether by division of the strong plants. They can also be raised from seed, and in this way will give a large lot of pretty kinds, the most of which will in- single-flowered. The tree peony is always in demand, n,,t alone for its beauty, but also be- cause its propagation being slower, it difficult to obtain fair-sized plants of it. Then, too. it is such a grower that after it has been bcreased it is years before the plants make an appearance to attract a cus- tomer. Division of the herbaceous sorts is Si tt.-r done in Autumn than in Spring. and early in the season rather than late. The peony starts into growth so early in Spring that if the dividing of plants be left until then, it is very apt t.i be too late. As many divisions as desire.! may be made, so that each eye has a perfect root attached to it. Seeds should be sown indoors, in boxes, In late Winter. They will tiard- |j make growth enough that it would be n ise to set them out the first season Better transplant the Sluing follow ing Sometimes some very good kinds are the result of a bed of seedlings, and always there are a lot available for many a position in a garden. The tree peony, not being herbace- ous, has a different habit of growth, and cannot be increased in the way single ones are. Large plants may be planted deeply, so that rooting may take place from the shoots thus buried, and in this way there will be as many plants as there are shoots, when di- vided. In addition to this method there is that of grafting. Fleshy roots of her- baceous sorts— from a batch of seed- lings, perhaps— make the stock. The end shoots of the tree peony should be used, preferably, and should be insert- ed, wedge shape, into the fleshy root. Waxed and placed in a warm place. the union just below ground, success is usually very fair. In Europe, the close of Summer is looked on as the most suitable time. Here; it has been found that late Winter is a good time, the grafted plants, being placed in gentle heat, rarely failing to unite. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Pittsburg;. mini Society's Conventlo The members who at i:< !, ided the Carnation Society's meeting in Brook- lyn arrived home Sunday morning in good time for breakfast. Every one was well pleased with the trip. " ithe did pleasures. iv as made place. the interfere During the st ,, I laille.l.UlZe rere s entertained by Messrs. Dailledouze. Their establishment was in fine shape, the plants being in good condition, with a crop of fine blooms. The l,,st way to find the Dailledouze place, we were told, was to ask for the lunatic asvlum. and it was just on the opposite side of the street. "vVe started out and made the first inquiry at the Brooklyn bridge. Others several times thereafter. Everybody who was asked knew exactly how to direct us, but they smiled and passed some remark. On Saturday a party of 25 or more visited C. W. Ward's place. Reaching the station sleighs were in waiting and the party was taken to the greenhouses not far distant. Superintendent of Parks W. Falconer spent a few .lavs East last week, Just before the Carnation Society's meeting. J. W. Ludwig expects to go East Sundav to look around for something nei for Easter trade. The next meeting of the Florists' Club takes place Tuesday. March ?,. It will be carnation night. A good shew of cut blooms has been promised, and any one who has anything worthy of exhibiting should bring or send it In. Those members who were present at Brooklyn will tell all about the carna- Milwaukee. The retail florists of Milwaukee have declared open war upon the wholesale florists, who are alleged to have been encroaching upon the retailers' trade. The retailers have not perfected a plan i, but a number of them ,,,,., ,,,, iiiu,sila\ night. February V and organized the Milwaukee K.tml Florists' Association, of which William runic is the president; William Edlef- ...■ii. vice-president, and Mrs. Ida Baumgarten, secretary. There were fifteen n tail dealers present at the meeting, w hlch was held at ' he Kii bj Housi .lames Chacona presided. Calla, 0. Miss Carrie Bertolette has aj e'epti position in Templin's greenhouse estab- lishment here. She is a graduate of Salem Business College. Buffalo News Notee. Business has r — nl ij Inclined to the active, prompted considerably by calls for funeral occasions. Klooms arc showing up in l.elle ..Iii v ■ i daily. At Palmer's we noticed some ■ peclallj i pink Bweet peas, of the thusiastic reports ot tl cially in the matter blooms; with mention. the changed deveJppmBa sized individual h.uis. growers in the viciniu emphatically betoken c a lasting nature. After a three months' effort. Thomas Coleman, of 483 Main street, evidently decides the business is not all profit and glory, as the store with closed doors would indicate his retirement from the enterprise. Phillip Latour. a long-time resident here, and locally known as a retail florist covering many years, died on Tuesday of this week at his home on Parade avenue. He had reached the age of sixty-five years, leaving a widow and five sons and daughters, one of the latter being Mrs. W. F. Kasting. Carl Hagenburger, of West Mentor, Ohio, spent Wednesday here, on return from the Carnation Society's meeting. Other recent visitors Included Mar'tii Reukauf. representing Baye Co., and E. J. Fancourt. of nock, both of Philadelphia. CINERARIAS ,,i leading -uJik-ti most ,'elopllielit Of sdorfer S. Pen- VIDI. CAN!Uci .Yi-vi' *l'',u"|..i ll'ni; fl'Ji«'i|" i I Shellroid Greenhouses, Meiiltou the Florists' Double Petunias ,,,,,-rl, rnllertinn of So varieties .v mail, net less Until ■'» <>f , ii' I, '■; I IMA IMtAN I. II I.OKA. H OI'MIKA, Clear Plant 75 I. A MANAS. 6 v AtiKKATl'M. G nrl.i.hng Stella ,;ISA and ACS- TK.1 vV. Artillery Plant 1 no s\\ \ I \sl)S \ (. 1 I I . ,i i FLOWERINf. HEGOMAS, 8 vars 1 50 Cash with order, please. GEORBE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention the Florlete' TARRAGON and SAGE = i 1 TARRAGON K The True sort, mail plants $3.50 per 100 * ■k The True sort, field-grown plants &.00 I HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE V, The best variety, stocky, handsome plants from frames, $3.00 per 100 I! J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J Exchange when writing. MONT BLANC The Greatest Novelty in Cannas ONT BLANC will become one of the most popular Cannas for bedding NEW WHITE CANNA M even in beds It has ample bright green foliage; the Dowers have fine form, the spikes are large, entirely erect and are borne just the right distance abov foliage. Potted Plants, ready for delivery in March, 75c. each. $7.50 per Dozen; $50.00 per 100. Stock limited. p mm una u Flowers larger, more double, do not fade white, more durable, brighter color not subject 'to mildew as Crimson Rambler Is. 2^ in., $12. 00 per 100; $ I 00 00 per 1000. One-year field plants, cut back to 15 to 18 in., $25.00 per 100. One-year field plants, 2% to 3 ft., $4.00 per doz., $30 00 per 100. Two-year field plants, 3 to V/t ft., Bushy, $7.00 per doz ; $50.00 per 100. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 224 The Florists* Exchange E T E L L E AN ORDER WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT Is a Distinct, New CHRYSANTHEMl'M, Earliest Fancy White known. October 4-12. Same culture produces blooms Double the size of old varieties. Commands top price. First-class shipper. Certificated Cincinnati, October 18, 1902. Offered Cheaper than any other new varieties Makes an Ideal Pot Plant. "EBTEU.E" IS A MONEY MAKER. Strong: Rooted t'titthifrs, l»y mull, per dozen, $1.50 $10.00 l.er IOO; $75.1)0 per 1000. H. M. ALTICK, DAYTON, OHIO ft ' ' jfL ■ VERBENAS UNEQUALED VARIETIES. VIGOROUS STOCK. IOO 1000 Best Mammoths, strong pot plants $3 00 $26 00 GERANIUMS CYCLAMEN QlfiANTEH 'rem 3 Inch pots. In bnd $8.00 per 101 ^CARNATIONS^r Manley, Viola 100 Harry Fen Allen : Creasbrook. Golden Beauty Lorna, Prosperity Queen Louise. Estelle, Dorothy, Mra. Bradt, Mrs. Lawson, Gold Nugget Arnuizindy. Flora Hill. Genevieve Lord, Gen. Maceo, Gen. Gomez, Melba, Morning Glory, White Cloud Alaska, Daybreak, Jahn's Scarlet... CANNAS. STRONG, DORMANT TUBERS. Alphonse Bouvler.. Comtede Bouchard 3.00 Chart. Henderson... 2.50 I'oyoii .loSIsley 3.00 Eldorado 3.00 Egandale 3.00 F. R. Plerson 3.00 Florence Vaughan. Mile. Berat.'..'."'." Manda's Ideal.... Oriole Pierson's Premlu Paul Bruant PaulMarquant... Queen Charlotte . 2.601 ThoB. S.Ware.. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Varletiee and Prices on Application. MISCELLANEOUS. An para {pig Plumosus Nana Btrong, from 3 in. pots Asparagus Sprengeri, from 3 i P. Pauline and Stella Gurney 100 $8 00 C'oleus, best bedd l ii|>1m-;i, 1 Double Golden Mai_ Fuchsia, double and single . Marguerites . MANETTI STOCKS In fine condition. For Inside crafting;. No. 1 grade, $9.00 per 1000; No. 2 grade, $12.00 per 1000. Special rates on 10.000 lots. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y. Mention the Florlits' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. ByC. W. WARD Price $3.50. Ready April 1st. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duan. SI., N. Y. Carnations F. DOBNER £. SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. TO CLOSE OUT We will sell the following varieties of UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. express rlmmes pn-piiM Inanv parrot' I lie t'niti-ii States ..r Ciinailit. ChMll.-ncer, Oriole. I ';, i r Maid, ({lleen Louise. Norway, Sylvia, Goodenousxl, The Marcnus. Ethel < Yin-k.T. 1 )..i nth j , I.awson, Roosevelt, Cresshrook, I>a> break, etc. Remember these prices include delivery to your door. All good euttiii-s ami dee from disease. UTICA FLORAL CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHALLENGER ly rrom September until thrown II Provuk-urti ll<.rists ami .1*<- where. Roofed cuttinus from perfect. ^t.. l.r.-.d. colored carnations. We shall have I he following rooted cuttings ready for ■ 1 . ■ 1 1 \ . ■ i > at the dates s| illed: March lath, '2,51111 : March 21st, 5. mill; April 5th, 5. Price, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Quantity limited to the above. Lillian Pond Her Majesty M-.-L-n ei.ij From 2 inch pots, March 10th to 15th delivery, arshall Field $12.00 per wo. C*iu ■ muhxJos Strong plants from 2 inch pots, for immediate deliv- OV. LOWndeS ery. $12.00 per 100. AdOniS Strong plants from pots, March 10 to 15th delivery. $15.00 per 100. E»«U>.*.». From 2 inch pots, March 10th to 15th delivery, ncnantress $12.00 per 100. INTRODUCTIONS 1902 Harry Fenn. Extra Viola Allen. Fines Ste 1 1 a . $600 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. s*i.«ii»_.~a.. Extra strong stock ready Challenger. w> .IH> p,.r 1000. Gaiety. *«.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. JU Monlau We have propagated a f. . H. ivianley. ti,is variety wni.i, «... . g soleetoil si k. $511.00 per 1000. cuttings for immediate delivery'. Immediate delivery. $5.t selerte.l .•ultings l STANDARD VARIETIES M.<. ■ ««.«<«.. 5.°00 fll]" B"'"'"-' cuttings for Immediate d. -livery, ready now Mrs. LawSOn. up to Mm-eh 10th. J25.00 per 1000. Golden Beauty. For Immediate delivery, ?50.00 per 1000. Lorna. las-oo per 1000. „ .. Fine stock from 2 inch p'.is, $a..vi p.r UK); strong cuttings from i Prosperity. $2S.oo per 1000. _, . Fine stock from 2 Inch pots, $).u0 per loi); strong cuttings from i Flonana. $25,00 per 1000. Gov. Roosevelt, jm.oo per 1000. § THE COTTAGE GARDENS, ^Yx^^f^ ntlnn the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations Rooted Cuttings ftt.llO I .l.l.o ado Florin 111 Gen. Maceo 1.60 | Ge Morning Glory JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES, CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Late February and March Delivery Queen Louise at $16.1 Alba " 35.( Her Majesty •• 75.C Prosperity •• 20.C Gaiety .. Dorothy ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. CARNATIONS xo,ooo Win. Scott 5,000 Daybreak 5,000 G. H. Crane Healthy sound slock. «5.oo . a.00 8.00 E. C. MATTHES, Woodside, L. I., N, Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS cru°tS The fact that we are rooting 00 per cent, shows .pLihti 0 four stock. Period Per 1000 Prosperity $3 50 $30 00 Roosevelt 3 00 25 00 Cressbrook 3 50 30 00 Mrg. Bradt 4 00 35 00 Golden Kcmily 4 00 35 00 l»a\ break. G.-n. Vlaeeo 1 to- llar.iuis U Int. (loud Mora Hill <) 11 Louise .. lanevii'Ve Lord... 1 00 10 00 1 50 15 00 1 50 12 50 1 50 12 50 1 60 12 50 3 00 25 00 1 50 12 50 Mrs. Joost 1 50 12 50 Norway 3 22 "22 EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. HiMY ROOTED CARNATIONS The same as the 327,525 already shipped, and not one single Per 100 9.000 Gov. Roosevelt ?l 00 10,000 Norway 1 00 8,000 Genevieve Lord 1 00 3,000 Egypt 1 00 4.000 Portia 1 00 11,000 Kldorado 1 00 9.000 Mrs. Joost 1 00 20,000 Mermaid, fine 1 00 12,000 Argyle 1 00 8,000 Tidal Wave . . 1 00 Express prepaid at above prices. Net Spot Cash. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Lock Box 103, LOOMIS, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. $11) Oil 10 00 10 00 CAL. TIGER, 2% inch pots or sand $10.00 Unrooted cuttings 5.00 ENCHANTRESS, 2 inch pot 12.00 MRS. LAWSON, sand or soil 2.00 H. EICHHOL2, Waynesboro, - - Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS HOOTED CUTTINGS. per 100 Stella. Fenn $4 00 Palmer, Cressbrook. Challenger, oriole.. 3 00 Queen Louise. Hoosler Maid. Norway 2 Oo Cioodenough, Oeu. Maceo 1 60 HENRY HESSION Clarkson and E. 48th Sts., Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS Lowndes, fine Large Commercial White. ENCHANTRESS. MRS THE0. ROOSEVELT, HARLOW ARDEN. SYBIL, MARSHALL FIELD. PRESIDENT McKINLEK WHITE BRADT, FRAGRANCE. $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. $14 00 Per 1000 $120 OO 80 OO 75 00 50 OO ADONIS $3 00 HER MAJESTY 2 00 10 00 LILLIAN POND 2 00 10 00 INNOCENCE 6 00 Other Leading, New and Standard Varieties. CHRYSANTHEMUMS We have a large stock of the leading new varieties. Prompt delivery March 1st, or earlier Send for complete list of new and standard varieties now ready. H. WEBER & SONS. OAKLAND, MD. Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing. NEW WHITE CARNATION May Naylor Just what we have all been looking lor. A first class commercial white of good marketable size, very productive, perfect shaped flower, of good form and substance. A calyx that never splits under any con- ditions. Rich clove fragrance. A good strong grower and brings the first price in New York market. Price, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Now fast taking the lead as a first-class pink. We have a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in anv quantity. Price, $3.00 per 100; $«»5.00 per 1000. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. riorUts' Exchange whe> writing. 226 The Hlorist-s' Exchange SITUATIONS WANTED rOUNG MAN il-. ■ t|..n In twist :in.] \\'.i-!ii!i_r.»n S-- 1 1. I.. N V. life experience; best of references. Address ]' i: Sutherland. V! ! M - Sill ATIuN waul. .1 . - f ■ ':';",' ;'":'■ ,■ S-flS ^K I'USM]..\ ■■ West Troy. N. Y. SI ii ITIOH w vNii-i' 'i in:' i \i:<.'[ >i I i i:<'ii; AitnitKss i . ai:< mi:. r.\ l 1 1 A N ( ; K BY HOT-HOUSE YE GROWN FOR \N MARKETMEN. ElE FLORISTS' EX- si i i \ 1 HiN u.u i.-.l ..- i'..i.>ih:ih hy tir*t -ehis*. all-around grower; roses h specialty lii-i- cl;is- IVlVlVtli't-.; >nui- . man. .{<> Tempi.' Si . l;..-i.-,. \|.,-- POSITION WANTED, ns manager of a com- mercial, or head gardener on a private place, hy (li. -run-lily qualified, all-around man. Best ..f references from last employer. Scotchman, single. Address.! K. Win'.- Srailioruugh. N. V. SITUATION wanted as head gardener to take charge of gentlemau's country place; well post- ed in all details pertaining to niauai:<-m>-i>f uf first-class place. Scotch, no years- experience; married. Good references. Address W. D. i; ■!.. i ■ -■-!. <■• -<•:•■ M:.i;.|. Oyster Hay. N. Y. ROSECUOWER and gardei years' experience; well u ahle to take charge, wants commercial or private place Address Gardener, care A. I and 1 la. l-.-ii-.i.;. I'l.inkroad. er, single (34); 20 p in all branches; situation on large best of references. angen. Central Ave. Vest llohoken. N. J. Sill \TldN Wal Vd I.V tl ■.■;..:■;) h- ..M-M. -I..-.-.1 llnnsi and nnrsi'i* man as head gardener on private place, or as foreman "ii cnmnn-nial of handling m--n ; can lay out new grounds after plan and without. IMense state wages. Address J. (\. care Florists" Kxchnnge, peaches and s P. Boury, SITUATION wanted as working foreman by an American, married, life experience in grow- ing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and bed- diug slock; fancy ferns, and stove plants. Good propagator and designer; capable of managing large or small place. encc. Strictly tempt' tnercial. When writlnt panhulars. Peter II Bfamaroneck working rried. no e in all Mr II. II lt;.tll.s nns S-.uih l'Jih St . Phila- delphia) at Newtown Square. Pa. Ad-ln— < Au- i:u-l Zitz.-witz, Newtown S-juare. Pi-laware <'".. HELP WANTED " iwelnfurth, Bronxi tile. N. Y. "; " VXTED. flrst-class cut flowers; one w in ran li)ii i -N _ 1 am] cfor- The v' ',',!!," ' lo, " ■''.'' .'.' , ','»Sed?dboC"d \ dress Champion & ■ ■ 3 W oSui "'imSf t> n of and U " rtmrg, Pa. HELP WANTED >'ANTRD. bookkeeper, stenographer and type- writer for nursery othce; on i>r ahout March 1. ■it- experience and salary wanted. Address . Hutilng. N Y WANTED, young ■ •lass ability as i Piil 1st. Will r Tuesday, Morel it- r\ H'W applica 2d and 3d. at Chambers and ' has. R. Fish. wanti: t'.-rns. ami East-T sloek. Must ble. and willing to work. Steady m) emu! salaries f..r right men. It. Oreyer. Woodside. L. 1 . N. Y. \\ \.\TKH at one,-, good thirty-live hundred plan grower of roses i eut (lowers and plan ■uce as to cbara particulars. G. ulity is demonstrated. in-ill apply. Address WANTED --Young man of some experience in retail florist business, as assistant to decora- tor. Good personal habits are absolutely neces- sary. Address or apply to Ernst Wlenhocber Co.. 415 Elm Street, Chicago. WANTED— A man of experience who has good judgment and taste in the handling of flowers at retail. To a man of ability and who is con- scientious, a well-paid permanent jn.:-i i imi is offered. Address or apply to Ernst Wienhoeber Co., 415 Elm Street. Chicago. WANTED. Man familar with the seed and bulb trade to call on florists and gardeners in New England. Good position and salary for the right person Apply, with particulars of experience and refer- A. SMITH, Care of JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, Boston, Hass. WANTED. Two good all-around florists. Also good rose growers. Give particulars. MILLER & SONS, Bracondale, Toronto, Canada. Assistant Gardeners Wanted R. & J. I AROUII VU & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St.. Boston. Mass. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE. b<& buildings, etc.. Brill. Hempstead. L. I of Sue . N. I. land, with good village. Francis FOR SALE, i'!,":.N~ ^S Btablished place opportunitj for rent. Address *7!""'i !5S ;;,;;,';; •s >ZZ™"'. . ■ ly J ^"'"ur^d"^ nn ■ ].ro|..-rt> 1-1. II;.. l.-ll-l.l.. Ung 'she'd *s ^1 :',', '"..i N. V. [m Si g \ ..: I'1' u '• FOB S.M.i: for selling. Writ for full partleul ITi.^.,1!!'. sni.i) |,i.i,,i|,. railroads: 01 .;.i...i reasi.ic, Linton, lud 'i;.i!' sysjffi i't;i:i: ...ai . .;;"•„,„ ;\ ■.!?:'. ess' cen£ i.r da... 1,. ';,' ;•„',"", ;„.!&': ill l; I. 1 Ml. I l.nKISl i:si.\i:i,imi I I \ I ..l:t.f\ .-l:s. STORK AND IN'.. IN '111 UK :i:,.iiiui; KASTKItN i. ii \n..\ iii-rusiTi-: largk ckmk- Ai i ill M in fiilllt IlKALTil Ml SI' ii ii 1% i:\si ii:i:ms. hi; will I" Kl. LI \LI.L PARTY. CASH Kon ETC. ADDRESS J. !•'.. CARE 1T.OR- 1'OR SALE— Old established florist busln acres of ground, 10 greenhouses, cold 7-ronm house, barn. etc. Large ■ field for wholes: inspect, or ad( New Yort City. years In pres.nt l.i- i ■! I'D- iifss. Large all trade. Call and C. M. IiUI.Ii:::ai'M. Hilt SALE, plant ..I' Chatham Itose Company, Chatham. N. J., on D.. L. & W. R. R. Twenty miles frnni New York; s hi.u*es of 1100 running I.-.l ..I' 111. nun Miliar.- fill i.f elas<. fully st.n'k.'d with ISride and Hriili-smaiil ruses. All In flrst- elass shape and running order. City water \ l . I ,i . ■■ dwelling. In spectlon invited. Price -i-llinc. I'li^agf.l in oilier liusinrss. Call dress. II It. fireen. Madison. N. J. MODEL GREENHOUSE For Sale at a Bargain. Modern Rose and Violet House (by Hitchings .t Co.). All Iron construction and standard glazing. Latest improved heating apparatus, including extra large boiler. Rose house, 20 feet wide; and Violet frame,7 feet wide by GO feet 6 inches long. Work room, benches, etc., all in first-claps condition. Plans and all particulars on application to BARBOUR FLAX SPINNING CO., Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. MISCELLANEOUS .EASE COMMUNI- ALEX. MILLAR. "IM I'KHT, R. I. he sold to close [50. Good chance alter H. Harrison, THE AMERICAN CARNATION. By C. W. WARD. Now on press. Write for particulars. Price, !f:{.50. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Ouane St.. N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS \\ \VI ED Mil i:\-W I III UA HIDES MAJOR. JAMES 111' WEST lliliTII ST.. NEW YORK THE CONTINENTAL NURSERIES. FRANK. LIN. MASS.. WANT PRICE LISTS ANT: CATALfliit'ES (IE NCRSERY STOCK. IH'LES A Nil PLANTS. WANTED, to lease liv about June 1. place con- sisting i.f 15. I" :•-.. feet of class in K 1 condition, near New York City. Privilege A 1 1 1 Irrss 11. E . rarr I I'.nsr-' i:irli:ni^'. Greenhouses WANTED Wanted to buy or lease a large com- mercial place suitable for growing Roses and Carnations for the New York market. Small places not wanted. Must be in good condition, dive full particulars and price to RESPONSIBLE, Care Florists' Exchange. Mention the Florists' r:\ih:m^e when writing. REMOVAL SALE. One Kii.ler Hot , One Scollay No New Hot Bed £ ., painted. iss 10 x 32. 10 x 12; new; a single thick, $2.00 per box lOelhaiTi-Ws, $1 .Hle;i.'h. ei in. pots, $15.00 per 100; It \, In. pels, $1K.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3>„ in. pots, $18.00 vcli.iiiiiiiii cuiieatuiu, avin. pots . pots, 2 ft. high, Rubber Plants, 0 In Branch Robbers, WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. FERNS 01 SPEGIOLTT iferour Assorted Ferns, for jardinieres in twelve of the best varieties, from 1% in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. (Samples free.) Adiantum Cuneatum. 4 in. plants, $15.00 per 100 ; $140.00 per 1000 ; 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Adiantum Gracillimum. 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Telephone Call 29-1 Anderson & Christensen, SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. i PEW 51111152 1 WAIT ts. None better. Arera T.uteseens, a phmls lo pot, 4, 5, 6 in., *:'.'>. mi. $l and $100.00 per 100. Kentia ISollno, ,i,n:i aiel 1 orsleriana, 3,4, 5 and II in.. $12.00. $25.00. $10.00 ami $HXl.iKl per ion. Rex Hegonia, 2 ami 3 in.. $4.00 and $11.00 per 100. Asparagus Pluniosus, 3 in., $8.00 per 100. Nprentreri, 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. Indivisa, 4 in. and 6 In., $10.00 and rlOO. ,.:; an „ $6.00 per 100. per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Grant, iloubleGen. Grant, . Hoiinot, l'oitevine, Hieanl, English Ivy, 2 Vinca Var, 2 ii Geraniums, sir S.A. Nutt.LaF Francis Perkins. 2 in.. $2.50 per 100. ('.ileus, Rooted Guttiiik-s, 75 ,ts. per 100. A geratum, hi oe ami white, 75 ets. per 100. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings, Win, Scott, Portia Prosperity, Queen Louise, Kthel Crocker, F. L. Ine, $1.00 per loo. PAAMAMC Nl N. J. AZALEAS 10 to 12 In. heads. $<;.50 per doz. ; J-'iO.oo per 100. 12 to 14 In. heads, $7.60 per doz.; fW.oO per 100. 14 to 16 In. heads, $11.00 per doz.: one plant, $1.00. Larger ii;i Itorlxinira. K«m1i (10 per UK); 4 in. pr.tn. *l , $25.00 per 100; "0 per , upwurd, fii'.-nnliiiu'tO'-'izr. $4D.IHI p.T 100; pots, $15.00 per 10( per 100; $3.50 per < j.00 per doz.; from Kentia Kornt* ri.i ii.i ml I'.H nior«ana, from 2-^-in. pots, $7.00 p.r UK.: :t in. potfl, $12.00; 4-in. pots, ^2-*..IM); 5-in. pntH. f-'iO.OO. ti-in. pots. *15JM)p,.r doz.; from 7 in. pots and upward, at *1.75 to *35.00 Areca L,utescens, 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pots, $40.00 per 100-. *8.00 per doz.. Fine stock of larger plants, from *].50 upward. Araucaria Kxcelsa, from 50c. upward. Fine Araucaria Compacta, from $1.00 upward. Fine plants. Phoenix Reclinata, 4 In. pots, at t20.00 per 100; 5 in. pots. *3o.ihi per l<*\; M.*' per doz.; 6 in. pots, $9.00 per doz. Larvf-r plants from *l.oo upward. Phoenix (anariensis, fine specimens, from L. D. Telephone 872a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. |- RUBBERS-| I BENTZEN FLORALCO. I ROBT. CRAIG & SON Roses, Palms, Crotons ...CARNATIONS... and Novelties in Decorative Plants Market and 49th sts., Philadelphia, Pa. when writing. FERNS and GERANIUMS. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange wben writing. AZALEAS FOR EASTER. II., o hie I ,,, hsli,.. ~ iu,l, ?l.l I- f in »2.00] 20,000 All Pot-Grown GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. the Florists' Exchange wl Write for Prices PALMS. JARDINIERE FERNS, DRAC/ENAS MASSANGEANA, LINDENII AND SANDERIANA, PAN- DANUS VEITCHII. BUSH RUBBERS. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the TlorlBtB' Exchange when writing AZALEAS. PALIVIS. AZALEAS Hays mid noeorntlvn I'lnnts. The largest SANDER, Bruges, Belgium Agent, A. DIMMOCK NOW IN BLOOM! A. SCHULTHEIS, Klorlits' Exchange FERNS. from lit an,l i.OO per 100. S5.O0 per 100. »:'.00, from JNO. G EISELE, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing The New Nephrolepis Fern ANNA FOSTER The most beautiful fern ; introduced. Very J20.00 per 100. Kenttas, (60.00, $76.00, SUM. erioo. Rubbers, $4.00 to »6.00 per doz. Asparagus *1>i eiijj.ri , 3in., strong, $0.00 perlOO. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King si. Dorchester, Mass. ro©OGCXXK>CrOOGCrOOCrQOQOOOOCO©OS©CXX>^^ I AZALEAS for EASTER All the best forcing varieties, with good pro portion of Mme. Van der Cruyssen and Simon Mardner. 12 to 14 in. crowns, $45.00 per 100. 11 to 16 in. crowns, $60.00 per 100. A quantity of fine bushy spei-imms, Mine Van der Cruyssen, Niobe, Simon Mardner, etc., with 10 to IS in. crowns, $15.00 per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (True Belgian Variety). 5 and 6 in. pots, 18 to 20 In. high $30.00 per 100 4 in. pots, 10 to 12 in. high 20.00 " " 3 in. pots 15.00 " " KENTIA BELMOREANA. 2% In. pots, strong plants $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 3 in pots 12.00 " " 100.00 " " ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS I CAN N AS ( •'WSffif4). Strong seedlings from flats, |2.00 a 100 | $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000 THE ST0RRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. the Florists' Exchange 228 The Plorists9 Exchange SW .■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.•.■.■.■.•.■.■.■.■.■.■.•.■.■.■.■.■.■.■ »-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-»-..-..-..., .'.v.v.v.v.w.' .v.v.\\w.v.v.w.%v LILLIAN POND a HE grand new white Carnation. Far ahead of any white yet introduced. Large( heavily built flowers, very fragrant and an exceptionally good keeper. It has given us thus far this Winter more flowers to the plant than White Cloud or Queen Louise and is bringing, in the Boston wholesale market, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. An early and continuous bloomer, strong grower, and lifts well from the field. Certificated and awarded 90 points by the Judges of the American Carnation Society at the Brooklyn Exhibition, February 19 and 20, 1903. Received Certificate of Merit from the New Jersey Floricultural Society, February, 1903. Our large stock of 24,000 plants enables us to send out nothing but strong healthy cuttings. All orders filled at short notice. PRICES: 12, $1.50; 25, $3.00; 50, $5.00; 100, $10.00; 250, $23.00 500, $37.50; 1,000, $75.00 S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. 1 Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TE CAB THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 to 3y2-inch bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The ealjrx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50; 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO. ! SOUTH NATICK, MASS. Mention the Florists' Exchange whep J. GODDARD FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILX. PRICE LIST OF NEW VARIETIES-ROOTED CUTTINCS __ . - , Per 100 Per 1000 Harlowardeti, crimson $12 00 $100 00 Marshall Field, variegated 12 00 100 00 Her Majesty, white 10 00 80 00 Got. Lowndes, white 12 00 100 00 Pres. McKlnley, cerise 12 00 100 00 Murphy's White 6 00 50 00 Lillian Pond, white 10 00 75 00 Penelope, white 5 00 40 00 Sibyl, cerise 12 00 100 00 STANDARD VARIETIES Penoo Penooo Mrs. Hijjinbothani, the best and most profitable pink . . .$5 00 $45 00 Mrs. E. A. Nelson, large, beautiful, clear pink, strong stem, gaining more admirers every day 6 00 50 00 Cressbrook, pink, a shade darker than Nelson, a winner ... 5 00 40 00 Got. Wolcott, white, strong stem, fine form, good keeper 5 00 45 00 Queen Louise, white, very free 3 00 25 00 Lorna, large and one of the best white 3 00 25 00 Norway, white, large, best stem and best keeper 2 00 15 00 Mrs.Potter Palmer,largestscarlet,nowtakingthet'rontrank 5 00 45 00 Estelle, scarlet, ideal color, free and grown more than any other 4 00 30' 00 Prosperity, the largest and most fancy variety of all ... . 2 50 20 00 Gaiety, variegated 5 00 40 00 Lawson, pink 3 00 25 00 Bon Homme, freest white, best and strongest stem 2 00 16 00 Dorothy, pink, very free 3 00 25 00-- TO CIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AIM Write for the best illustrated Carnation catalogue ever published UentloQ the Florists' Exchange when writing. TWO CRAND WHITE CARNATIONS "GOV. "WOLCOTT" and "BOSTON MARKET." \\ lDn.nl nil i ;.|«i;il : lli^li ^r;nl«- ( oln- The Latter, s.nt. imercial 1 A marvel for early, live, ami continuous blooniini Hntli are in p.-rfud health. per ]00 per 1 tilled In rotation. i February 1, 1903. HICK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. VERBENAS, of Verbena I he country, ami those who buy of i plants and rooted cuttings perfectly healthy and free from rust; 60 varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000 ; J45.00 per 10,000. 0 per 100 ; |20.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS Queen Louise . Norway Good*-tmugh ... Iloosier Maid Whit** cloud Flora Hill s. Potter Palmer.. G. H. Crane . Mrs. G. A. Milson M ?-.. Tims. Lawgon. Dorothy Morning Glory.. The Marquis Genevieve Lord.. Mrs. F. Joost l>ay break Gold Nugget. VARIEGATED Dorothy Whitney l-ro-iw rity Mm. G M. liradt Amia/.imly GRAFTED ROSES slants, and arw Orders booked May, June and July. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ebrtmry 38, 190:1 The Florists* Exchange 229 CARNATION CUTTINGS SHK We can ship at once well-rooted cuttings of the following varieties, free from disease and first-class in every respect. None better and seldom equaled. Write for Quotations and Catalogue. E. a. Nelson Bstelle White Cloud Mrs. Potter 1 Gaiety Viola Allen Adonis Lillian I'ond President McKinlcy Golden Beaut; Apollo Morning (.lory Quei'ii Louise Stella Enquirer Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt Gov. Roosevelt Marry Fenn Dorothy Whitney Prosperity (iuardlan angel Mrs. Blginbotha Dorothy Marquis Cresibrook Crane Tiger J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO, JOLIET, ILLINOIS. r6€€€€€€€€€€3€€€€€€€€€€€€€«€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€«€€€€€€ Mention the riorum' Exchange CARNATIONS KOOTKI) CUTTINGS. ill, . Ii |.,.|(|-f sorway Jon Homme Rich- .). II. Miinley 2 00 Cressbrook . tloruin^ Glory . . Write for prices on 1000 or over. EVENQEN BROS , Williamsport. Pa. Mention tbe Florists' Exebanpe when writing. LOOK HERE! Carnation Cuttings From Extra Fine Stock. Lillian I'ond $10.00 $75.C Dressbrook 4.00 Kre. K. A. Nelson 4.00 »Irs. I.aws.m 3.00 25.C rl.iriuiiii 2.60 20.C Hrs. Joost 2.00 16.C Daybreak Horning Glory . . . Jueen Louise Slacier Lixzie MeGowan . Sen. Maceo «rs. Hra.lt Firefly JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, - - - CONN. Uention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 50,000 Carnation Cuttings FIRST CI. AS Queen Louise . Prosperity . . Palmer .... Higinbotham . Cressbrook Roosevelt . . Morning Glory if Ordered This Per 100 . . . $2.00 6.00 4.00 2.50 1.25 $15.00 20 00 35.00 55.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 T.KRAFT, 1 35 Johnson Av„ Newark, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings Red. Per 100 Per 1000 $14.00 $12.00 Nelson, 8.00 $50.00 Cressbrook, 4.00 35.00 Dorothy, 2.00 17.60 Glory. 2.00 17.50 Mrs. Joost. 1.50 12.00 The MiiPinis, 1.50 12.00 Triumph, 1.00 8.00 Variegated. Per 100 Per 1000 Gaiety, *4.im $r, mi Stella. 5.00 45.00 I'ro-l"-rity, 3.00 25.00 BOSTON FERNS. Cash or 0. O. D. W. J. &M.S.VESEY, Fort Wayne. Ind. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Roses and Carnations all from grafted stoc* "uttingR are all selected for rth and health. There is no *tock grown. The Roses are pt Perle and Meteor. ROSES. IVr 1 <>0 .$1.50 WHITE. White Cloud Flora Hill 1.50 Gov. Wolcott 6.00 White Bradt 12.00 Norway 2.00 Lillian Pond 10.00 CARNATIONS. PINK. Per 100 Mrs. Lawson $2.00 The Marquis l.SO Cressbrook. RED. G. H. Cra America. »2.00 .. 1.50 .14.00 Roosevelt 2.00 Kloriana Kn. 'ban tress 12.00 Morning Glory 2.00 . 12.00 STRIPED. ... 2.00 Gaiety 4.00 ,..10.00 I Prosperity 3.00 WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON" LARGE LOTS. No order for less than 50 of one variety filled at these prices. We will have a very fine storl of grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Koses, ready April 1st, at $10 per 100. All cuttings and plants shipped from Hinsdale. iiSS: BASSETT & WASHBURN nKHHT Uention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATION CUTTINGS Extra Strong. Guaranteed Healthy. Floriana $3.00 Chicago 3.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 Prosperity 2.50 Norway . . . . Triumph . . . Mrs. F. Joost Evanston . . . $2.00 2.00 Write for prices on large quantities. CLINTON HILL GREENHOUSES, Newark, N.J. 374-382 Clinton Avenue. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC CARNATIONS MRS. LAWSON, Cuttings from black soil $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 Well- Rooted Cuttings Now Ready l.awsou Enchantress Guardian Angel.. Joost Adonis Harlowarden Kstelle G. H. Crane Flora Hill Queen Louise. Peru while Cloud $12 50 Nelson * loo 00 Cressbrook; 10 oo Triumph 10 00 HlKlnbotham 10 00 Morning Glory RED. 12000 I Palmer 100 00 Mrs. I.. Ine 35 00 Chicago (Red Bradt) 15 00 | -WHITE. 12 50 I Hoosler Maid 20 00 Bon Homme Richard 10 00 Mnrphy's White woo I Norway VARIEGATED. Mrs. G. M. Bradt $2.00 per 100; $l3.t ROSES Plants from 2}^ inch Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Pierre De Nottlng....$8.00 $75.00 American Beauty 6.00 65.00 Kalserln 4.00 35.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 25.00 Sunrise Well-Rooted Cuttings, Strong and Healthy Per 100 Per 1000 l Per 100 Bride $150 $12 50 | Golden Gate $150 Bridesmaid 160 12 60 I Ivory 3 00 Perle 150 12 50 I Sunrise e 00 Bride Golden Gate.... Perle . Ivory 7 DO Per 10O0 $12 50 26 00 60 00 PETER REINBERG, Si Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchangt when writing. 230 The Florists9 Exchange POUNDED IN 1888. Exclusively a Trade Paper. Enured at New Tork Post Office at Second Clou Matter PubllshedlEVERY.SATURDAY b» A, T, OE LA MARE PTG, AND PUB. CO, LID, 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P.O. Box 1897. Telephone 3766 John. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. To foreign countries In postal union, $2.00. Payable In advance. 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Contents. page American Carnation Society: Some Notes on the Recent Show Ullus.) 232 The Banquet 233 Briefs for Busy Florists 224 Business Note 243 Canadian News 237 Carnation Lillian Pond 230 Catalogues Received 221 Changes in Business 230 Crocus, King of the Whites, Forc- ing ..;:. 237 Fires 230 Firms Who Are Building 243 Hydrangeas, Blue 224 Magazines Received 230 Market, Review of the 231 li Ventura, Cal 221 Nursery Department 222, 223 I IBITUARY: M. Nabonnand, P.. F. Umstead,.. 280 Box 236 S I Trade Report 221 Supplement— Flmiis Campestris Su- perba 230 TRADE NOTES: New York 230 Philadelphia 231 Chicago 23S Worcester, Pro\ idence..'! lijb St. Louis. Cincinnati, Indianap- olis, Baltimore. Toledo 241 Cleveland 243 The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society occurs in the Germania Club, 120 Schermerhorn Mkivn. <>n Wednesday even- ins. March I. 1903, at 8 ..'clock. Mat- i> i -. r.mii ■ i : rent carna- linn show will also be discu ed \ asked. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Ulmus Campestris Superba. Those of our readers familiar with the growth of our native elm, U. americana, will observe at once the great difference in growth between it and the one we illustrate. In the com- mon one the growth is always much more pronounced toward the top of the tree, often quite vase-shaped. In this one it is of quite an opposite character, being broader at the base, and the whole growth quite unlike that of the elm as we are accustomed to see it. The Belgian elm represented in the illustration is in many respects a re- markable tree. It was planted by George Ellwanger, of Rochester, N. Y., in 1841, as a one-year bud obtained from the late Louis Van Houtte, of Ghent, Belgium. The dimensions of this noble ti are as follows: uirth at 20 inches from ground, IV& feet: girth at 4 feet from ground, 10 feet 10 inches; girth of largest bough, 7'i feet from the ground, 6 feet 7 inches; girth of next largest bough, 7^ feet from the ground, 6 feet 4 inches; girth of small- est bough, 3 feet 5 inches; height, 70 feet; spread, 85 feet 7 inches. This specimen, whose overarching branches almost sweep the sward, has seven huge limbs, forking at from four to six feet four inches from the ground. Its dimensions give one an idea of its extremely rapid and vigorous growth, although the figures and pictured rep- resentation are inadequate to express its living amplitude, as well as the symmetry of its vast green tent in Summer and the pomp of its great gilded October canopy. The common form as it grows here attains a great height, with a growth not as graceful as our native one, U1. americana. Up to a recent time there were some very large specimens of it on the Chew Estate, the old battle- ground of Germantown. These were fully 75 feet in height. The trees be- came so subject to the attack of the elm leaf beetle that the owner had them chopped down, much to the sor- row of those who loved to look on grand old trees. The beautiful specimen of the variety superba which we have the pleasure of illustrating is on the grounds of Ell- wanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., a place famous for many noble speci- mens of trees. In appearance it is not as we usually see elms. Being a va- riety of campestris, it may be that its variation in growth from the type was what led to its recognition and propa- gation. The difference strikes us in its low-branched, bushy character, and its generally rounded outline. In this re- spect it differs from the type, and to its advantage. It appears to fit admirably the position it occupies, and it must afford very much pleasure to its owners and all who may see it. These varieties of elms can rarely be induced to reproduce themselves from seed, but have to be propagated by budding, grafting, layering and other methods. The nurseryman who under- takes to keep up a complete collection has his hands full, there being no fewer irieties of U. lention the many oth rieties. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Carnation Lillian Pond. Thr ited in last w.-.-k's issue that the variety Uovern.,1 W.ilci.ti had 1 n certificated by the American Carnation Society. The name of the variety should have been Lillian Pond, exhibited by S. J. Reuter, of Westerly, R. I., it scoring its. Mlhe CHANGES IN BUSINESS. CHAPPAQUA, N. T.— A. Arthur Lewis 5 going into the florist business here. WASHINGTON. D. C— George H. MAGAZINES RECEIVED. FLORAL LIFE; published monthly by The Floral Life Publishing Com- pany, S12 Walnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.— This new magazine is "devoted to Nature and Ornamental Gardening," and the first number to reach us (No. 2) demonstrates quite conclusively that the journal is destined to fulfill its mis- sion admirably. The editor is S. Men- delson Meehan, whose name is of it- self a sufficient guarantee that the magazine will be conducted along prac- tical and sensible lines. The Febru- ary number contains articles from such well-known writers as Robert Kift, William Tricker, the editor; Ernest Heming, Thomas H. Douglas and oth- ers. It is beautifully illustrated with large half-tone engravings. The price of Floral Life is $1.00 per year. COUNTRY LIFE IN AMERICA. Publishers, Doubleday. Page & Co., New York. Price, $3.00 per year; sin- gle copy, 50c. The March number of this beautiful magazine is designated "A Gardening Manual," and is surely the most handsome publication that has appeared anywhere devoted to the subject on which it treats. The cover illustration is a rose design in color; the numerous half-tone pictures repro- duced from photographs of garden scenes are appropriate and charming, and the accompanying text is of a highly practical and instructive char- acter. The list of subjects dealt with is a comprehensive and varied one, each being handled by an expert. Country Life improves with every is- sue, and through it interest in the gar- den craft is bound to receive a stimulus superior to that created by any similar periodical of its class. And in the cul- mination of this condition the typog- raphy, illustrations and general make- up of the magazine play a most im- portant part. 1*1. Nabonnand. M. Gilbert Nabonnand, the famous French rosarian, died recently at Man- delieu, Alpes Maritimes. in his 76th year. He graduated from Guillot of Lyons and in 1861 founded a nursery at Golfe-Juan. Among the roses sent out by him are Bardon Job, Paul Nabon- nand, Papa Gontier and many others. Robert F. Umstead. Robert F. Umstead. of Goshen, O., died Thursday, February 5, 1903, from the effects of an attack of paralysis. The deceased was born in Montgomery County. Pennsylvania, on March 30, 1828. In May of 1843 he came to Ohio and settled on the farm where his death occurred. Mr. Umstead gave up farm- ing a number of years ago, as his health would not permit of his per- forming his duties. He then estab- lished a greenhouse on his farm and devoted his remaining years to the cultivation of flowers. PORT HURON. MICH.— The store of the Asman Floral Cnmp;iiiy was damaged by fire on Wednesday. February 18. NEWARK. N. J.— The greenhouses of Henry Rudolph, of Roseland avenue, Es- sex Falls, were almost totally destroyed by fire on the evening of February 9. The loss is about $1,000, with no insurance. PATERSON, N. J.— The store of Ed- ward Sceery, at 89 Van Houten street, was destroyed l.v lire early on the morn- ing of February 18. The loss is estimated at from $n iiom to $ln, , on which there is SI l'i:i;t"l:. WIS.— On February 19 fire j. -|!.e,,,[ the 1, oiler house a lid heating plant of Miss I,. (, 'Sullivan's greenhouses it Iiillings Park. The loss is stated at be- tween $2, ) and $3,000. with no insurance. The greenhouses were only completed PASSAIC. N. J.— Through a fire, which occurred on Thursday. February 19. the the post -ofln-e mil il repah New York. The Week s News. At the banquet given to the American Carnation Society in Brook- I lyn last week there was quite a repre- ■, sentation from the New York wholesale district, and these gentlemen are now j free to admit that Brooklyn is some- | what of a place, and that the Horticul- tural Society of that borough did itself ; proud. Usually, Brooklyn is looked . upon by the New Yorker as a place to ' sleep, but the big dinner, together with the eloquence of "Little Tim," and Park Commissioner Young, has dissipated that idea; and we are now willing to admit that Brooklyn is "it." We overheard some gentlemen dis- cussing the funny stories that were re- lated at the banquet; and after Mr. Marquisee's lot had been duly analyzed, and those whose age warranted, had been sent to the hospital for old jokes (it may perhaps not be generally known that there is such an institution in this city), it was agreed that the after- dinner entertainment, on the whole, was the finest ever. The visiting ladies at the Carnation Society's convention were well enter- tained while in Brooklyn, and they each and all expressed great satisfaction of the pleasures they had received at the hands of the committee having the matter in charge, Mrs. A. H. Langjahr, Mrs.J. V.Phillips and Miss Mellis. Those ladies who enjoyed the dinner and thea- tre party on the Friday evening were Mrs. W. Nicholson, Miss S. Nicholson, MissWarlh, Mrs. John Barr. Mrs. W.N. Roland, Mrs. W. J. Vesey, Mrs. J. Bauer, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. W. F. Kasting, Miss Hagenburger, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. R. Vincent, Jr., Miss L. M. Powell. Mrs. J. Har'ts- horne, Mrs. E. C. Ludwig, Mrs. Wm. Plumb, Mrs. H. Goldner, and Mrs. W. L. Castle. R. Shannon, who has charge of the , florist store of His father at Fort Green Place, Brooklyn, lost a little daughter recently, the child being a victim of I diphtheria. There is one bogus check man, who has been checkmated promptly, and he will probably think twice before hei attempts to work the racket again among the wholesale florists. Geo. Salt- ford, wholesale florist at 46 West 29th; street, a few weeks ago cashed a check' for $20 for J. Wiesman, and signed by him. The check was returned as "N. G." from the bank, and Mr. Wiesman | was arrested. The case came before i Magistrate Zeller of the Harlem Court, and through the pleadings of the pris- ; oner's family and of a promise to make' the check good, Mr. Saltford withdrew the charge. Sidney Nash, who has charge of the books of Moore, Helltz & Nash, arrived from England on the steamship Meno- minee, Thursday. February 19, whither he had gone with a younger brother a few weeks ago. There seems to be an epidemic of ab- normally large violets, and it may be possible that a new and larger strain of flowers will ultimately result if some of the growers can only fix these large flowering kinds that keep recurring. This week Wm. Ghormley has been the recipient of a few of uncommon size and length of stem, and, of course, they sold at a fancy price. A. Wollmers, florist, 25th street, Brooklyn, has had a long siege of sick- I ness, and he is not recovering as rapid- ly as his family would desire. Chas. Zeller, the veteran Flatbush florist, was, unfortunately, unable to attend the Carnation Society's meet- ings on account of poor health. He , sent a letter expressing regrets at his j inability to be present, full of reminis- i cences of Brooklyn's early shows and j its horticulture generally. C.Ponnet, of C.Ponnet &Co.. florists, Alexandria, Va., was in town this week. Harry Van Koolbergen is in town, I representing Ottolander & Hoftman. nurserymen, Boskoop, Holland. After) two weeks' stay here he will proceeds on an extended Western trip. Robert W. King, of the King Con- struction Co., Toronto, Canada, was also in town this week. Mr. Marquisee informed us that he took orders lor 105.000 rooted cuttings of the carnation Flamingo before he left the exhibition hall last week. February as, 1003 The Florists' Exchange 231 f Review of the market J i>;. ci i i i wti no longei land M prl hing \m rl m Beautj !..■-«.' ■ ■ ■' ■ 1 , I • .Illl. Mild lll.lliy -I" ' l.i I- lint I, .1.1 In i 11 .in hand :i .i;,.. or two wont for less than hall that IlKlire. 'I'll.' I., si 1 :i i.l.. :mil Bridesmaid U..I d.iwn in So. .nid I"..'. each fur asking Ill mil I..' nuivi'd lit :ill Hircelj But No, i and No. 2 cleared ..in somewhat better at prices ranging (Torn lc In 4c. \ l.i i ... losing in qualify, but are too Kmi rou for the demand. The weather Mi.- sired vendors are show- ing a last" 1'. ii- daffodils and such like .ins, and seem inclined to leave ill.' viol, is alone for the tim. 1.. iim. Cattli I i - are not so plentiful, and there I JUSl : it demand enough to use up the supply. valley continues at the same hi retofore, though the quantity is diminishing. Lilies of various grades are on the market, and there is nsid- ernhle number that are badly diseased. Lilac does not move well; neither do unless they are very fine. The ■ n material of all kinds is airly good, the prices on smilax. ferns, and asparagus continuing BOSTON.— Business held up fairly well dining the last week prior to the Lenten s. as. hi, bul Ash Wednesday there was a fled i. e off in ih.' demand, while the ■ h increased perceptibly after . as a rule, they :y well. Prices oi um grades have t. but. in general ,'e been pretty well i week a cut in pr dispose of the si. ■Binary sorts n $2.1 le.lliZeS $1.00 some stock, slight- ■ Oil and $.i.r,u. Tu- tlioush not near- lUils. and ,1. .an up " - tie- latter S i "i .i i" . ... | I arieties. I. ih. 1- BO l.ily of the 00 to | , As. .Iii ill um. etc., have well. Violets, too, ' move wi nths nasi at fiotn Ligb 73c. is obtained sies. primroses s.-li we P. J. N. laud' i I, , ; tiered by all his ; friends Forty-two large designs t«'i.'o tl,.,t ,,,,„,!„ .,. ,,f~snialle7- ..'. loose mil llow.is enough l„ I ,,,,. were s.nt to the house. This has nenc] to make flowi rs BALTIMORE.— Stock lias bee ialh white roses an. '•a mat inns dices have l,,,.„ v, •""' high Violets are n,.« more n S."h '",, ' ^Inordinary deina Plants for Easter are looking we E. pei dozen, rets II American Beauty are I" I" Ui "'I II. ill'. I" fine , Win, I. lie; K '"i" - per dozen, retail, I thi prioi i 'a, i, :,i Ions are mom plentiful than for ■ "in, i on, nasi , although tin i - Mill i I"'' ue a ,ii. il \ nt g 1 red and w lot- to 3c « hole all and 76c. per i tail are the prevailing prices. Bulbous stock of all kinds is plentiful. Mam are SOld al 75c. per dozen. 1 1" "i a .Lei. ase in the demand for \ iolel and II is only a quesl Ion of a short time when there will be a large surplus. ('alias and Ifarrisii lilies are |il.nl il'ul al I."...'., wholesale; $:: nil pel do/., i, ,, tail I. B. 3 arriving in increased day, yet the market is led up. The past week :d have been higher than of year. were not so firm. Bulbous stock is still largely in evb dence; sales of same are not as good a; at last report, with prices about the same bringing from 50c. to $1.00 pel factory prices. R. J. I'SIiriK!.— The coldest spell of the r was the record for last week, the ou-tei' going below zero, in some as low as 10 degrees below. In of the cold weather business held ■II. and sufficient stock was on hand orders. Roses and carnal ions si ill i" - .ni.iii.l. Callus and Ilarrisii ; are to be had in sullieielil quantities. ■e are not nearly as many of the lat- s in other seasons. Violets and mign- te are in good demand. Sweet peas — Business is very ■ up all kinds of in ], lies to grow- l for another week. There a ■w Human hyacinths and no n speak of. The weather is no mild, with every prospect of Philadelphia. The Week's News. The Florists' Club committee had an interview on Wednesday with the Adams Express officials in regard to the extra rates. They promised to take up the matter with the higher officials. 1 """ g" I 'I |M 111.,'. ,,f HOI.. s ;,,,,] Girard avenue, bus 200 plants of Iso- i.miu ; [do ii.it know which \ ai nl \ il is. These plants are seldom seen, and are quite a novelty. They belong to the gesnera family. The plain an coming into bloom, and no doubt will sell in limited quantities. The Florists' Gun Club gave a com- plimentary banquet on Tuesda] even- ing al I mi s t., c. J. Kaiimai'. \\ ho some time ago presented lb" dub n nl. a flagpole for their grounds at Wissinom- ing. About twenty members were pres- ent :,i the banquet. Jacob Becker is doing very well with Ins n.u i. se Ideal, and has 01 i ■'mi" I'l.i in - His pot loses are vi ry S i hii season. He has large blocks of the following varieties, which In isi bringing in for Easter: American lJeauty, Magna I'harta. General Jacqui nun.. i . 1 1, i sa and ' llothilde Souperl .lust at present the most In- teresting thing "ii In pi" . i i bal ■ i, of I. ilium linn i bulbs. These are very g ; to 22 Inches abo\ e I In pot, I Ii B t, and healthy In i a nd well set with buds, all having from five to eight. The bulbs wen thi i I I were purchased Hum Henry F Mitchell. While all the longiflorum lilies In the same house an g i thi I. ilarrisii are far superior. Not a plunl h.o be. u thrown out. John Walker and family, of V'.nim- town. Ohio, spent the week hen Ing relatives and friends. On M laj last we had the following visitors in town, who had been on to the ''una tion Society's convention: Messrs. Rudd, Wilson. Foley and G iman, of Chicago; F. II. Lemon, Richmond, In. I.: F. Dorner. Jr., Lafayette, Ind . W. K. sbeiinii. bus i... ,, engaged by H. H. Battles to take . barge of his greenhouses at Newtown Square, Pa. DAVID RUST. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Puss, .|| i Uashl.luii 2 Bayers, I. .ifer II & (.'.■ Beach .las E 2 Beck, -11 W C 2 BeiiUol, Floral C.c - Be 1.1,1 ui, in P J I'". .2 B.'lf.l' II II .V: CO. - B..HH..I Bins 239 Boston Letter Co... 242 Bnnlshaw 244 Chicago Cain l',e . .22- Clucaa & Boddtngto J II ...237 :• , ... , i Mel, Cu.212 I . 227 I ,\ i .. 220 ll 2 12 240 "iia- . . en I', lor 220 Hi iu. John 220 K.i, i.r S .1 ■ 2 :■. Kl|,|„TL-er . . i.'"l I \l ,v ' .. 'J :- Roemer i 220 2211 Sail",' U II 237 .- ',i ' 230 .-."ii . 227 Sohi i .1 i SelllllilZ I' \\ II 2PI i 227 227 Shepherd Mi I p. , " Sheridan \V V 2::u Sh.,11 .1 224 .lr 2.19 Smith C .. 230 Sinjlh N .v, s,„, L'JI Smith YV A T ... 222 s',.il',icli.l.l floral I .. 2 :7 i J l> . .1 M .V \\ .V. I 224 n.u A I " 212 I SI.iI-e.2IS .i. \l S..229 Vlck'a Jaa : 221 22 Wnrhurm,, . 227 Whlll.lin P.. II. TV r.. 212 INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS lloll'inan Will 224 llollou & llunlo'I 00.244 II. '"I" > Bl " .V I lioinas Broa Co. 242 nths ....217- En.ll/. Van Nos & Even. i. -n Bros . Far,, lihar It & J Fellhoiis.i, J E F ft f Nurseries Pick ,\ Faber Pillow ,v Banks Fischer Paul Foley J Foley Mr,.- Co . Foster I. Il ... On i i art .; M no. . iini. ',\ w Lilacs ..... Lilies Loh.lla Madeira Vln Man-ill si. . 'JIT Is III 21s 2,i 217 10 2" Man Norwich \ niuvcrkcrk Pen nock S Mignonette .... Mlmuliia M..iiil,i.'li.i Morning Glory 222 227 21S 2o 21 '7 in . 221 21 217 IS 22 2|s 2" 21-23-27 22" 220 22 . . 21 s 2o II 222 217 2' 220 J17 10 21 22 2;; 2 1 27 2S 20 17 Salvia . Selaglnella 227 Shamrock 22 22" 22 222 Siiira.-a .. .. 27 19 22 2IS lea 223 221 " : is 21S 210 21 a 22 27 220 217 1" 20 V.'L-.lal.li'. 21'. 2" 22 2ls 2" 21 21 v In. 21 s 2" 21 27 37 Vines . 21112" 220 7 MISI'FI.I \Ni:i,l s. 240 R 212 i.; 1 1 i 2 ,s |0 11 II . 2 :• ! IS .'. , . | 240 |2 Pot Sail Gala C.Ia?.ii,c Points .....24;: Gutters Ho I ■ Lawn Mo.. Lnmber . . Sll|,|.li.s .212 I'U"- .1 238 212 1 1 s, ,| . 242 Tile . . Tinfoil . 238 23s Sibils . 23S 232 The Florists' Exchange taiican Carnation Society TWELFTH ANNUAL MEETING Brooklyn, N. Y. February 19 and 20, 1903 SOME NOTES ON THE RECENT SHOW. To write up in detail such an exhibi- tion as was held at Brooklyn, N. T., last week is too great a task for one, but I shall attempt to tell you a few of the things which came to my notice and to bring before those of my read- ers who were not present there a few of the varieties which were especially prominent among the new ones. For what I fail to do I ask pardon; and let me state first of all that the follow- ing opinions are not based on the awards, for I do not, except in a few cases, remember who took which, and what took what. The sensation of the show was a va- riety which Mr. Marquis.-..', of Syracuse. N. Y.. has had "up his sleeve," and it certainly was the center of attention. It is a brilliant scarlet flower and has been christened Flamingo. It seems that this variety has been grown by Mr. Marquisee for several years, but he has waited with it until it could be introduced in style becoming such a beautiful bird. It is interesting to note that without soliciting an order Mr. Marquisee booked demands for 100,000 plants in less than a day, for 1904 de- Iti the line of scarlets there were sev- eral which showed to advantage, among them Apollo was next to the variety mentioned. Flamingo, in my opinion, while the far-famed Adonis was not up to the standard of last year. E. Shenherd, one of Mr. Roper's, i believe, showed up well, while J. H. Manley and Challenger were not far behind in all but color. Adonis winning for color and yet Flamingo was nearly as good in this respect and apparently better in every other. Among the crimsons, to come down to personal opinions, we have yet to see the better of Governor Roosevelt. President Roosevelt and Harlowarden in size and length of stem were far ahead, but in form and color. I believe, Governor Roosevelt still leads. There were several good yellows shown and Mr. Marquisee's Sunbird at- tracted considerable attention. Doro- thy Whitney was shown, very fine spe- cimens of it. I do not think the Golden Beauty exhibited did justice to the va- viety. A vase of Eldorado, grown by Dailledouze Bros., showed the possi- bilities of the variety and. I think, when this sort is well grown it is the best commercial yellow to-day. None can, in my opinion, compare with it when well done, but when poorly grown it can be poorer than the poorest, if such be possible. Among the new light pink varieties Enchantress was the leader and I be- lieve carried off the Lawson medal for the best vase of any color. It did not show up as well as it has done pre- viously, however, though this is not, in all probability, due to a fault of the variety, for the flowers were more crushed than they were when it has been my pleasure to see it in the past. It will never completely fill the bill for a light pink, for it is a fancy of high grade, and w-hile I predict that its pop- ularity will be widespread and that it will be extensively grown, another light pink will supply the trade with the much-called for "good ordinary light Fair Maid I must class as a fancy and it ranks high. C. W. Ward came forward with a new one, and in this class it may prove to be what we need. It is named Mrs. John A. Thayer, and if it possesses the element of productiveness it may be- come one of the standards; for the blooms, while not large, were of good color and form, and the stem was all that could be desired. Miss Alice Roosevelt was a disappointment and Messrs. Dailledouze Bros, have a far better variety in Fragrance. It is deeper in color, but in every respect it appears to be a winner. We meet a greater number of new the Df da pink varieties and these aspirants have a harder row to hoe, for the general satisfaction given by Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson makes it hard for a new one to reach popular favor. The variety Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt shared the Patten has the inside track. We meet a different class of variegated carna- tions when we make the acquaintance of Judge Hinsdale and Viola Allen, and they were both very fine as novelties. To sum up the white varieties is a hard undertaking, for there were so many fine ones. John N. May, of Sum- mit, N. J., came in with The Bride, which was beyond criticism except in length of stem. Albatross, which Mr. Marquisee included in the grand trio, seemed to lack form, although it had stem to spare. A seedling without name, shown by Jerome A. Suydam, of Flatbush, N. Y.. I considered the best of the lot, and it reminded me strongly A* 3^ L yj *\a w ^BHR 1- j^'^y^':'K ^^g » CARNATION SENSATION. First Prize Winner in Class for Fifty Blooms Any Other Color. Exhibitor, C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y. honors with the deep cerise Nelson Fisher, while the limited showing of Sibyl and President McKinley gave a poor chance for comparison. Two oth- ers, Una and Marion Buxton, showed up well, but. as I have said before, it will take a wonder to surpass the Mrs. Lawson. Without a doubt Mrs. M. A. Patten is the coming variegated carnation. Mrs. George M. Bradt at its best can- not equal it, and we cannot all grow that variety as it should be grown. Gaiety and Marshall Field made a good showing, but where a variegated carna- tion is needed, we shall find, in a few years, unless I am mistaken, that Mrs. of Governor Wolcott at its-best. Lillian Pond was shown, but the excellence of the bloom was not backed by ex- cellence of stem, and yet that weakness may be a fault in growing. As a good commercial white The Queen, shown by S. J. Goddard, of Framingham, Mass., is worthy of a great deal of praise. This variety, we hear, is a wonderful producer, and we must have quantity, tieh the element of productiveness and produces flowers of an average good quality is bound to be popular. Lady Bountiful and May Naylor seem to be good ones; and yet Governor Wolcott, which we met as a last year's introduction, will allow precedence to none. The white Bradt, which were exhibited, were grand specimens, and where Mrs. G. M. Bradt can be grown successfully the white variety will no doubt be much sought for, and the benches of it which we saw at its home in Flatbush cannot be beaten in any respect. But the form of the flower does not, in my opin- ion, come up to the form of either The Bride or Governor Wolcott. A sport from Mrs. Bradt of a Daybreak shade which I do not think was exhibited at- tracted considerable attention from those who visited the Dailledouze Bros." place, and yet it has the same limita- tions, for we cannot all do Mrs. Bradt A grand vase of Her Majesty made the journey from Joliet, 111., and the flowers were lacking in color only, the slight pencilling of red which charac- terizes it being its only drawback. Side by side with Governor Wolcott was Boston Market, two good ones from the same seed-pod. In every re- spect Governor Wolcott is superior on the show table, and Boston Market bases its claim to popularity on the ground of superior productiveness. Per- haps; but the excellence of the bloom, when compared, makes Governor Wol- cott the winner. So much for personal opinions. There is a class of carnations which are popular locally and valuable as novelties, and the two which seemed to need this classification were Fair Harvard, shown by W. G. ejaltford, of Pougnkeepsie, N. Y., and Sensation, which Mr. Ward claims. The former is a violet-crimson and the latter varie- gated, on the Prosperity type. Both are odd, but interesting, and on a pri- vate place might be a source of pleas- ure to the owner. But, commercially, there is a question. One thing I very much regret is, that how well our standards can be grown; but rather we meet an aggregation which we know very little of. I saw a few Queen Louise, but a very few. Not a Morning Glory or The Marquis, nor a General Maeeo. A few Genevieve Lord, but these were so few that they were lost among the new ones. A few Mrs. Frances Joost put in an appear- ance and its sister Magdala, an undis- seminated variety from the same seed- pod as Mrs. Joost; but this was prac- tically all of the varieties which the ordinary grower is handling in quan- tity. Would not a grand collection of such standards as Dorothy, General Maceo, G. H. Crane, Estelle, Morning Glory, etc.. be more of a help to the ordinary grower, and mean more to him than so many strangers; and yet such an exhibition paves the way for the dissemination of the new ones and shows us that the American carnation is nearing perfection. What will be the limit in size? is a question: but whatever it be. we are near it. Seed- lings of Dailledouze Bros., which meas- ure nearly five inches, partially prove this, for with the great bulk the beauty has gone, and this shows that produc- tiveness and stability are the points to work for. W. R. PIERSON. Additions to List of Visitors. Wm. A. Walton, Oxford, Pa.; E. Allen Pierce, Waltham, Mass.; Phil. Breitmeyer. Detroit, Mich.; H. M. Al- tick. Dayton, Ohio; A. F. J. Baur, In- dianapolis, Ind.; T. L. Brown, Black Hall. Conn.; Joseph Wood, Spring Val- ley. N. Y.; H. G. Dumont, Philadelphia, Pa.; Harry R. Crawford. Philadelphia, Pa.; W. P. Nicholson. Framingham, Mass.; S. Alfred Baur, Erie, Pa.; D. Carmichael, Wellesley. Mass.; C. Hol- brow, Brighton, Mass.; H. N Hoffman, Elmira, N. Y. . \V. w. Tailby. Wellesley, Mass.: A. T. P.oddington. New York, N. Y.; W. H. Wait,., Yonkers, N. Y.; P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; A. Shel- lem, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. H. Thomp- son, Kennett Square, Pa.; Lawrence Thompson, Kennett Square, Pa.; Ar- thur H. Lauer. G. Mclntyre and S. W. Werin, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. Roper, Tewkesbury, Mass.: M. Heller, New Castle, Ind.; David McFarlane, Scar- borough, N. Y.; H. A. Molatsch, Brook- lyn. N. Y.; E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati, Ohio; James Hartshorne, Joliet, 111.; Wm. Schmidt. Johnstown. Pa.; A. T. De La Mare. Oradell, N. J.; George C. Kane. .art. Kingston, N. Y.; Leopold Aesterner, Morrisania, N Y.; Robert Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; J. D. Thompson, Joliet, 111.; N. D. Pierce, Norwood, R. I., and T. P. Keller, Providence, R. I. February 28, 1903 The Florists' Exchange 233 tub American Carnation Society Banpt Tin' li:ini|Ui't ( .ii.li'i . (1 by til.' I'.rnnk- lyn Horticultural Society to the visit- ing delegates of the American Carna- tion Society on Friday evening, Febru- ary 20, 1903, in the Germanla Club, Brooklyn, N. Y., will go down In his- tory as one of if not the most mag- mii.'iii affair of its kind that has oc- curred since the Inception of the American Carnation Society. The ban- quet hall and tables were beautifully decorated under the superintendence of the chairman of the decoration com- mittee of the local society, John V. Phillips, of Fulton street, Brooklyn, who was ably assisted by the other members of the committee, and called forth many encomiums. Three hun- dred delegates partook of the hospital- ity provided. The arrangements for the banquet and its concomitants were carried out in a most satisfactory man- possesses to such an extent that I do not think ho has an enemy upon the face of tlio globe. (Loud applause.) These qualities are what bring • him here to- night. In the past twenty-four hours I have heard him say: "I love to do good, and I came here to this banquet !..■.■.-, u ... I thought I could do good." (Applause.) Mr. Woodruff, on rising to respond i. ceived quite an ovation. The audience rose to their feet, cheering and applaud- ing, while he himself stood smiling. When the enthusiasm had subsided, he said: After that extraordinarily fulsome In- troduction I feel very much inclined to address you as fellow carnationists or fellow hybridizers. (Applause and laugh- ter.) I have never been more surprised in my life than I am to-night. I had ex- pected there would be an attendance here of perhaps twenty-five carnationists and their friends, instead can safely impart to you in confidence my delight. (Laughter.) And by your reception I am still more pleased than by anything Mr. Ward has said. I am quite sure if you were 'Koing to name a carna- tion for me you would call it "Tim." (Great laughter.) Now I have never seen such an enthu- siastic lot of men in all my life. I do not know ten of you, at least ten of you don't know me. There was no occasion for any such enthusiasm. 1 tell you. I know nothing about llowers or carnations whatever, except to admire them; and yet, as soon as I am Introduced, you get up and show an enthusiasm which I am not .'lerustomed to. (Laughter and ap- plause.) It all leads me to believe that that enthusiasm is Inherent in the propa- gation of the carnation. (Great laughter.) But I want to be serious for a minute, and to suggest to you that you go slowly In the development of this beautiful tlow- j er, not allowing your exuberance and en- thusiasm to carry you too far. bearing In mind that the raising of tulips In Hol- land, 200 years ago, bankrupted all the people of that nation. (Laughter.) Even wrecking one man's fortune, when a tulip bulb for which lie had been offered $25,000 was eaten by a tramp for an onion. (Laughter.) Thev cannot get away with the carnations as easily as that. (More Laughter.) It has been a tribute to our borough, which has been thoroughly appreciated, to have the meeting of the American Car- Weil, we used to call them "pinks." Even when he had given you one out of his buttonhole, he managed to appear before you with another, for he went to his taking a flower from the sh.ir. put It In his buttonhole. It seemed to me, e 1 thought of that to-night, that the carnation la particular^ of the life and character of that man whom w« all so much revered. Mr. w i ni lias told me to-night that only a comparatively few years ago it was a little, mauve-colored flower in the soutli of Europe; and, until a little while ago. when he began the propagation of this plant by those approved methods of cultivation and hybridization, it was the little flower which we plucked In the garden. And when one recalls how It decks the landscape and sweetens every Summer day, even in Its original and wild condition, and realizes that, as It has been brought Into contact now, through its development, with the lives of men, then having added to all the beneficence of Its surroundings, one realizes that It Is the ruggedness and perseverance of the flower, as It was the character of Mc- Klnley, that made his memory what It Is to us and made the sweetness of the car- nation what It Is and what It ever will be to all the world. (Applause, loud and continued.) It is now my pleasure to Introduce to you the present Park Commissioner of the Borough of Brooklyn, who needs no in- troduction to men Interested In the cul- SUNBIRD. dew Varieties of Carnations Exhibited by L. E. Marquii Syracuse, Mew York, at Brooklyn Show. ner by the entertainment committee, composed of Messrs. Alfred H. Lang- jahr, Charles H. Allen, Eugene Daille- douze and Chris. Besold. As previously intimated, ex-Lieuten- ant Governor of New York State, Tim- othy L. Woodruff, presided and acted as toastmaster. The Hon. Richard Young, Commissioner of Parks of Brooklyn and Queens, was also one of the speak- ers. A telegram was received from Al- bany from ex-Park Commissioner Geo. V. Brower expressing regret at his in- ability to be present. The menu served by Heir Kucnstler, of the Germania Club, was first-class in every particular, and was thoroughly enjoyed. In introducing the toastmaster. Presi- dent Ward of the American Carnation So- ciety said: Fellow Members of the American Car- nation Society and the Brooklyn Horti- cultural Society: It gives me the greatest pleasure to introduce to you to-night a gentleman whose national fame is such that he reallv needs no introduction at my hands. When I mention to you the name of ex-Lieutenant-Govemor Wood- ruff (Applause and cheers) I will say that I never spoke the name of mortal man before that gave me more pleasure. Mr. Woodruff is a gentleman who is known throughout the length and breadth of these great United States for qualities that are rare, for qualities that make him endeared to every one, qualities that he to preside as toastmaster on this occa- sion. Possibly it may have been because once I was Park Commissioner of the then City of Brooklyn, but, although I served for ten long months, when I left the department I did not know where the greenhouses were located. (Laughter.) I went into the department without any knowledge of horticulture, and I was too busy building bicycle paths and roads, and improving the park system otherwise, to learn the business while I was in that department. Then I think, possibly, it may have been because I was sometimes known In Syracuse as an agriculturist, because, as former Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New York. I was president of a commission which had to do with the management of the State Fair. ( Laugh - But it cannot be to welcome you. most of whom are from out of town, to Brook- lyn, because I am not the Mayor of the city, nor the President of the Borough, nor the Alderman of this Ward. (Great laughter.) And then some newspapers have stated lately that I have moved from Brooklyn to Syracuse. (Laughter.) I am very glad to be here. I can match all that President Ward has said as to his Ward has told me that he named the Roosevelt carnation, and it was that, and that alone, that made Mr. Roosevelt Pres- ident of the United States. (Laughter and applause.) And Mr. Ward is going to name a carnation Governor Woodruff. (Laughter and applause.) So I think I nation Society held in this year of its greatest prosperity here in our midst. Our people must have learned something more of the variety of carnations which you have exhibited here. I certainly have learned much, and have been reminded of what I sometimes before have been cognizant of, that there is a mighty sight going on in the world that most of us know nothing about. I had no idea, and if any man had told me that there was an organization in the United States as enthusiastic, as earnest, and as successful in the propagation, in the cultivation and development. In Its various forms, of any flower, I would not have believed him for a minute. And it has taken this ocular demonstration to satisfy me that such Is within the limits of human possibility. (Loud applause.) Gentlemen, you have got a wonderfully successful, aggressive organization for the accomplishment of a work that is bound to benefit all mankind, or at least every man and woman who has a spark of sen- timent and love for the beautiful things of nature; and therefore it is that I feel rejoiced to have met you; to realize that there is an organization accomplishing such a great purpose. The first time. I think, that my atten- tion was more particularly attracted to what I had always called the "pink" (Laughter) was when I saw it worn in the buttonhole of the most beloved of the many Presidents of the United States, the late William McKinley. (Loud ap- plause.) I think I never saw him in the White House without a beautiful pink. (A voice: "Carnation, Mr. Woodruff!") tivation of flowers, for he knew where the greenhouses were before he became Park Commissioner. (Much laughter.) And now. after only one year's service in the de- partment, he has the reputation of being the best Park Commissioner Brooklyn ever had. (Applause.) % Hon. Richard Young said: Your presi- dent has well said that ex-Lieutenant Governor Woodruff is well and favorably known; and the Governor very modestly stated he was not accustomed to such en- thusiasm. I have known him since we were boys together; he is younger than I — not much (Laughter), and in the last ten years I have never attended a gather- ing where his reception was not some- what similar to that given him to-night. And he deserves all the kind words and demonstration you have given him. be- cause In every business to which he has been called, from very early manhood to the present time, he has proven himself admirably qualified, and the most popular Lieutenant-Governor New York State has ever had. (Applause.) I. too, knew little of your organization, or of the progress which you have made, until I came here last evening to welcome you to the Borough of Brooklyn: and It was a great delight to me to find such a number gathered in such an Interest, and in such a cause. And in going from here to the Academy of Music I was more than delighted at the wonderful exhibition of your work. It was a revelation to those who were present. I do not think there was any- one, except those engaged In your call- ing, who knew what you were doing until 234 The Florists' Exchange EXHIBIT OF DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, FLATBUSH, At Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnation Show. they had seen last night the grand exhi- bition you made, which hay proven such an attraction, that all the newspapers, so far as I have .seen them, have been full of reports of admiration of your work. (Loud applause.) . , But the matter assigned to me to-night is not to speak to you on your work, or your exhibition, or of the carnation alone. The text of the toast leads: -'The Rela- tionship of Flowers to Art." My friends, there can be no closer relationship than tlowers to art, except it be the mother to her child. From the very earliest days they have stood side by side, or marched hand in hand, up to the present time. How closely they have been allied has not, perhaps, impressed itself upon many of those who are here, but I was very much impressed some loin years ago when paying a visit to Egypt, for there I real- ized how lout; and how intimately art and tlowers have been associated. In the mu- seums there I found the sarcophagi marked with tlowers. painted and deco- rated. The sarcophagi of Rameses II., which dates back 5,000 years, was deco- rated with flowers. And perhaps the most remarkable illustration of the relationship of flowers to art is to be found in Pompeii. While visiting that excavated city a few years ago they were unearthing a house, and as the walls crumbled into ashes, there were displayed the most beautiful works of art that had ever been seen in the portrayals of flowers on the walls. The colors were as fresh as the day when they were painted— the most marvelous thing of the times. A few years ago I visited ancient Ephesus. There they were making excavations as in Pompeii. You hear little of ancient Kph.-sus, but if you visited it to-day you would find carved on the «tones and painted on the walls which have been buried two thousand v.-uis. the tlowers of the tines And so they cam.- down l! gh ail lie Is. and polishing it to all the ends of the earth. of refining art. and the cult people, which has lived for thous; \ .:iis, is t. i-day as prosperou- and orous as they were Hve hundn d 01 sand years ago. And so it is in and in other parts of the earth, a portrays anything, i Youiwho are not so deep] mi. •- this work will not i closely art and your great professio together. My friends, there can b€ without flowers; it is an utter ii hility. it is inconceivable. To-da: the student in school, the first ste] is the illustration of flowers. I ha connected with school work hert t to S.'ll The slat ■e of th the blaekl.oat flower as the ideal, the one thing that will enrich art, as long as art shall stand. In the galleries of France, of Germany, and of England, everywhere art and flow- ers are portrayed together. There is no separation of them. You are in a great work; in a great pro- fession. There is le. tiling so elevating. no work that I can conceive of, so ele- vating as flowers. Oh, how much I see of it every day. I have taken particular care in the cultivation and in the exten- sive planting of flowers and bulbs. I want to give you just one illustration: Last year it became my duty to create a park at Conev Island. I planted there 16,000 plants and shrubs tlowers in a comparatively small Notwithstanding it was sandy land, we put upon it nearly three feet of soil, cul- tivated it carefully, and in six weeks it was a finished park. And upon the 15th August there Seaside Park than in (.1 renter New Y'ork of its And in the Fall it bee to put in 30. 1 bulbs nearly uuii.uiiil bulbs in flowers iv other park in ze. (Applause.) ne my privilege that park, and le park depart- the honor to f.. Mowing, and bring- llovver exhibition that people with wli lay the camat i. inga tad the0 ney and without Male And The , has reached wonderful. It has become the ad- of the people. And t Craig ardial i. e.'ii'ne 'l'!', ties; and we hope to live eminent send out bulletin roses will do well in the S what varieties of roses lib be :he North e. insider that information i: just as valuable us tin- information belllg Selll . .Ill by Hie .|. pi Ill consider thai food for the soul is .in important as food for the body, an hope some day our friends wil this view when we attempt t -oh. We widen our sk.il to respond to the toast. "The of the Carnation and other Flowers on the Ethical Side of Life." You will agree with me that I have not > handle. No yei EXBIBIT OF C. W. WARD, COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, N. Y. At Brooklyn, N. Y., Carnation Show. February ->*. I'.Mia The Florists' Exchange 235 lug me that subject, thought thai I would ago I » ; !:,,'.'.' i'ki> ,','.' that dear, K all revere, a credit manklm Hi a ciuai tei ol a cent i i':n n. ii .i ii er t men. and some da\ wo will named after Tim. .1 In \\ li mi recognized that the carnation was a plant that needed a season of rest; and as he grew them he did not get as large crops before Christmas and at Christmas, but towards Spring he had the most wonder- ful display of carnations on his benches that I have ever seen. I can recollect one bench of Peerless, that was a magnificent sight, and a bench of Mrs. Joliffe: and you could not see the foliage of the plants for the blooms. But that was towards was Mr. Gus Mosscb.rg, of Flatbush. I recollect a remark of Mr. YVestcott, who was ;n I hat time a very active man in the business, anil who frequently visited Flatbush. lie said: "Bennett has them all right, but he does not get them when there is big money f..r Hum." He ex- press..] the opinion thai .M. sseberg was mon, y b.\ forcing the plants ml" l.l n early in the Winter at the an. nli.ii the price was high; and this lias cine to be the practice, generally, of carnation men. They consider a carna- tion more valuable that will produce abundantly early in January and Febru- ary, than when the price drops in Spring. I think we might find n useful lesson if we consider the carnation in its treat- ment, and consider the treatment we ought to give ourselves. The carnation, "wing to the fast life it is leading now. being forced out of season as it is, is sub- ject to diseases that were unknown a luait.r of a century ago. And we know nil in an. tiding banquets and keeping .ill.l we ;n lit!.. n as i.-r.l And ■ ■ the think ho of the as regards lie. I know it is ne to have flowers earlv in the Winte say the carnation is a plant tha rest at some time, and bv its pres. ture it gets no rest. We propa through the hot Summe I" inane. Ii.it.lv bloom all through Winter. It g.ls ,,.. rest at all: and s. And the life of anv variety of carna ||"i the gem ral procedure but ii should i... adopted more Propagate .miv in January, If you please and then give the plants at least two months in a v.-rv low temperature, affording them a partial rest; get them sturdy and stunt 1 .. I . . i . ■ I" v are pul out in the field to grow, and u will hen, lit thein. It will make their '"I- n muni.', r l.f years T "wa's"' ohl'ig. ,1 ',.', ' '!<'' ii i. -i last Summer. (Laughter i I her. are lessons in these things, I saw it we study our life that will have an in- fluence r.n our ethics. It will tench us to ,:'k" better care of ours. Ives and of nut- carnations. Of the effect of an admiration and love of the beautiful in life upon mankind. 'her.- can be little ,l,,„bt. T believe that a I l>0 lime in the bistnrv of the world was 'lie worship ,,f die beautiful carried to CARNATION ENCHANTRESS, WINNER OP THE LAWSON GOLD MEDAL AT BROOKLYN, N. Y., SHOW. Exhibited by Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass. such a state of perfection as among the ancient Greeks. I am speaking of the time, Mr. Toastmaster, when Greece was the mistress of the world, and when the athlete was master in Greece. I speak of the time when the religion of Greece Was the worship of the beautiful; when men paid such attention to th.ir physical con- dition as made thcni the most perfect of men. In those ancient games of the Gre- cians a man was compelled, by the rules, to go into strict training for ten months before he could enter into any great ath- letic contest, and he was therefore obliged to take care of himself. And should he resort to any trickery to gain the ascendancy in the contest, woe betide him! There was erected to him a raonu- A hi: IK the tin physical . tin what the Grecians did in the worship of the beautiful, and in their rational care of themselves. (Loud and continued ap- plause.) At this point Mr. Woodruff left the gathering, and President Ward acted as toastmaster. I lie l.ll W I. ll 1. Spiilnl. .1 to l I I le Mill I- Si. I. ol : \i .n.pii ii . was in his happiest v. 111. Willi a Inn. I ol Iniu nlsed with hour that be very little erred to the i. .. i in ii remark Pri nt. ni ll. all ol Hi. Brooklyn Insti- tute, it was responded to '- i ■. . idenl Bui ton, of in. s... li r. ..I Ami i .Mil: the extent of the bei Brooklyn, adding that h>- ha.t Interested in the talk of the Park Com- missioner on the subject of the planting ot fill- ll' ... the ioi ' i , . i . . ' i ■ . ■ i ol < ' ■ peclall; I t I Ime n ben the fl rnatloi Boi li I s as one of i ■ gn ii e .lis. Mm iculturallv. i hit we tin e in our cOUntrj Li ...I g hi ill t larg.lv in of the gentleman who Is Its president. li. then switched off into a criticism of He- ciitics ol the S. A !•". and its work. 1 1. ss ni : The Society of American Florists is not at tin tl as much in evidence as the American Car- nation Society. Inn I cm, assure you, gen- tle.,,.n. thai lb. S A I' i -till in exist- ence. There has been some fault-finding as to the doings and action.- of tin- So eieU ; 11S Olle W I lb , .till. .1 ll "I lie Ion |e, ful Inactivity of the Society of American of the natioi of American i. -..it..] by officers are as president of th ileti I can Bay that the president of t h. s... j. ' . ..■ \n,.i can Florists has no ; |..g\ to mak- r„r anything that he has .1 grets to offer: and he feels sin.- at thi presenl him if th. re Is any member of the i rd of officers that he has not with him. that .lo.'S Hot feel US lie do.-S. lie rCgl'l'lS it; ie chooses to publicly assail He .... ictv rather than counsel with his brother officers, that is the misfortune of the society, and not the fault of its presl- Wiillam Scott, of Buffalo, responded to the toast. "Queen Flora's Treasure House." He considered it an honor to speak at such an important gathering; one PARTIAL VIEW OF THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION AT BROOKLYN,'.!!. Y., FERR UARY 19 AHD 20/. 236 The Flori-sts9 Exchange ther busi- ness in the world; not for ten thousand a year The florist's profession was like the '••quality of mercv;" it was twice blessed; it blesseth him that gives and him that receives. . , Arthur Herrington. preside-* ____ Society of plied to the toast. "Floricultui fession." He was pleased to see the con- cession made lh.it the florist's calling was now recognized as a profession. While in other businesses it was possible to com- plete an apprenticeship, yet a mastery of the art of the florist was never properly acquired. All were learners until they hail pasesd away. F. B. Lown. of Poughkeepsie. replied to the toast of 'The Value of Horticul- tural Organization." He touched on the work accomplished by the Dutchess Coun- ty Horticultural Society, of which he is F. H. Lemon, of Richmond. Ind., re- sponded to the toast. "The Carnation's Conquest of the "West." He referred to the great advance made in the culture of the Divine Flower in his locality, and paid high tribute to the "king of carna- tions," Fred Dorner. The carnation had taken a place supreme in the heart of the Western people. Where a few years ago but one man was engaged in its cultiva- A Water Tempering Device. (48) Please inform me of a simple water tempering device, the water to be used for carnations. How high ought the tank to be located to get force enough for spraying purposes? About what capacity of tank would be needed for 5,000 feet of glass? J. C. —The answers to the foregoing ques- tions depend on the method used for heating the houses, the means of pumping the water, and the general ar- rangement of the system. If con- venient to the heating plant a simple method of heating the water is to run heating pipes from the boiler and con- nect with a coil inside the tank; or, in take care of twelve to fifteen feet of radiating surface for each foot of heat- ing surface, the amount varying ac- cording to the size of the boiler and the frequency of firing. This will make the boiler described able to handle 2,400 to 3,000 square feet of radiating surface, or from 7,500 to 10,000 square feet of glass, the amount varying ac- cording to the temperature desired. L. R. TAFT. A Coil Boiler. (50) Kindlv let me know how to build a coil boiler to heat three green- houses, two 20x100 feet each and one 27x100 feet. Are coil boilers as econom- ical of fuel as regularly constructed heating apparatus? LEBANON GREENHOUSES. —Nothing is said regarding the tem- perature desired or the amount of glass in the side walls. Under average con- ditions there would be about 9,000 square feet of glass, and to heat this to 60 degrees about 3,000 square feet of radiating surface will be needed. To supply this radiating surface there should be about 2..0 suuare feet of heat- ing surface in the boiler. With a boiler AT BROOKLYN SHOW OF AMERICAN tion. there were now hundreds; and as many seedlings have been grown in the West as anywhere else on the Continent. Mr. Ward then spoke of the good work of the entertainment committee of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society, of which A. H. Langjahr was chairman, assisted by Messrs. Dailledouze. Allen and Besold. To Mr. Langjahr's efforts a great deal of the success of the present entertainment was due. He called for three cheers for that gentleman, which were given with a will, Mr. Langjahr bowing his acknowl- edgments. Mr. Ward also paid tribute to the work of the secretary of the local society, Alexander Wallace, and a similar response was accorded that gentleman. In a few words Mr. Wallace testified to the encouragement given him by the other officers and especially the members of the soceity whose enthusiasm and desire to make the Brooklyn meeting in every particular was unbounded. the Brooklyn Institute and the Brooklyr Horticultural Society and the daily press of Brooklyn for the treatment accorded. President Ward then spoke a few words, in which he stated that he did not be- lieve that the present meeting of the American Carnation Society, or of any other society or a banquet of this charac- ter, interfered with the Society of Ameri- can Florists one jot; a statement that was vociferously applauded. After a few remarks by a gentleman from Holland the happv affair came to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang lastofullv decorated ii ml. r the supervision "i J. \" Phillips, .. sisted by Messrs. Hudrly. l:. urn It. 7., 11 i \ .1 .i , el, he lienors of plants and others. and flowers Manker. A. N. Pierson, Dailledouze Bros., C. E. Koch and C. W. Ward. the case of hot water, to allow the water from the heating plant to circu- late through the water tank. If the pipes are exposed so that there is dan- ger of freezing, in case the fire gets low, a safety valve should be provided to prevent an explosion. If there is no danger of the freezing of the water in the tank, or the connecting pipes, it can be tempered for watering by connect- ing one of the returns in the heating plant with the pipe which leads to the water tank, and then by connecting the water pipe in the house with both the tank and one of the flow pipes in the heating system it will be possible by means of valves to so control the flow of the water that any temperature de- sired can be secured. If the bottom of the tank Is elevated ten feet above the level of the beds it should answer for carnations; but for roses at least double this height would be desirable. The size of the tank will depend on the method of raising the water. Thus, if a windmill is used, a tank with a ca- pacity of 120 to 150 barrels, depending upon the force of the wind, will be de- sirable; while if gasolene or hot-air en- gines are used for pumping one-half this size will answer. L. R. TAFT. Heating. (49) How many square feet of glass can be heated by a hot water pipe boiler, which contains six coils of 3- inch pipes, four pipes high, length 8 feet, making a total of about 200 Tun- ing feet of 3-inch pipes? S. & S. —A properly constructed boiler should eight feet long this can be secured with six coils, each of which contain five 3-inch pipes. The coils can be con- structed with built-up headers of tees and close nipples, using a long thread and a lock nut at one end of each of the pipes. The upper ends of the front headers and the lower ends of the rear headers should be connected to 5-inch main headers, for flows and returns respectively. Set the boiler so that the front end will be six inches higher than the rear. Use a grate about 3x3% feet, with a bridge at the back so that the flames must pass up between the pipes. Extra heavy pipes should be used, and the threads should be as little exposed as possible. These boilers are less durable than steam tubular boilers, or cast-iron boilers, either of which will, as a rule, give better results. Steam tubular boilers, with large flanges for connecting the flows and returns, an- swer well for hot water heating. L. R. TAFT. Manure Rose Soil. (51) What is the best manure to mix ; with soil to put on benches for roses? I saw a statement in one of the papers i some weeks ago that sheep manure is the best manure for roses, without specifying anything about mixing with soil, top dressing or liquid application. If sheep manuure is as good as cow manure for mixing with soil to put on benches, what proportion of manure should be used? N. E. B. —Well-rotted barnyard manure is the best for mixing with rose soil. Sheep use as a mulch, first mixing it half and half with soil, and then spreading ■ it almost one inch deep on the surface of the soil. Sheep manure is also good applied in liquid form. Have it about the color of weak coffee and apply once a week. Geraniums. (52) I have a bench of geraniums, kept over from last year. The plants were in 2V2, zy2, and 4-inch pots. I repotted them into 3%, 4, and 5-inch pots in November. I want them to be in bloom for Decoration Day week. Shall I pinch off the blossoms until April 15, or grow the plants dry for a month or so? SUBSCRIBER. —We would not advise keeping the geraniums dry. The best thing to do will be to encourage growth right along, and pick off such flower stems as may show until the first week in April; then let the plants flower right along. This should bring them well into bloom by the middle of May, and a little shading, with cool temperature, will carry them over until they are ited. Spiraea Japonica. (53) We had some spiraea japonica arrive December last. We soaked them, planted them in 6 and 7-inch pots, placing the pots under the green- house benches, where the temperature ; stood at 60 degrees. The clumps never started, and on examination we found that they had rotted. What was the cause? J. B. —We cannot assign any cause as to | why the spirae decayed, except that they may have been kept too wet pre- vious to their starting into growth, or else the clumps were not in good con- dition when they were received. Palm Seeds. (54) R. P.— See page 196 of The Flor- ists' Exchange for February 21, re- garding the germination of palm seeds. Temperature for American Beauty Cuttings. (55) N. E. B.— A suitable sand tem- perature for the rose cuttings is 65 degrees, with the air temperature at 60 degrees. AMERICAN PARK AND OUTDOOR ART ASSOCIATION.— The preliminary programme of the seventh annual meeting to be held in Buffalo, N. T., July 7, S, and 9, 1903, has been issued. For any particulars regarding the con- vention address Charles Mulford Rob- inson, secretary, 65 South Washington street. Rochester, N. T. Tobacco Stems ggS Tobacco Powder ™_«bub rriBOc.percwt ( On Care N. Y. City. ;'uM0$),;i 2c. per lb. R 100 LBS. n„r.rSyi v r>l» THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY rs 116. 117. US West St.. P* » February 28, 1902 The Florists' Exchange 237 r v. Canadian News •> Toronto. Olob Newa. 'I'll.- i'Vlu miry nil'i'tilltr nf the ■jiLflanera' and Florists' Association was lu-lil last Tuesday, President W. Wood In the chair. The mei very good one. There were 2S members present, and considerable business was ffine. Final arrangements were made for tin- carnation meeting on March ,r>. and a good many letters were read from intending exhibitors. There Is no iloubt th leting w ill be a very inter- I eating one. and while a large number of j the trade is sure to take advantage of the opportunity, still several others would be monej In their pocket if they ■elded to come to the meeting. Last year we had an exceptionally fine show, and there is no doubt the coming one will be better. Intending exhibitors should write to R. Collins. Allan Gar- ojsns, secretary, for instructions. The ('. II. A. executive committee will hold a session at John H. Dunlop's Henhouses on the morning of the 6th ■ March, and the G. & F. A. will hold its annual dinner at Webb's in the evening. All visiting delegates should make arrangements to stop over for that affair, as they may be sure of an enjoyable evening. Mr. Dunlop in- vites all the members, who are at all Interested, to his greenhouses on the 6th, and I would advise all, who are able, to go, for there are many things interesting to the craft to be seen on this model place. Mr. Dunlop stated he was going to the Carnation Society meeting at Brooklyn, and was given full authority to act for our association while there. Several new members were nominated. At a meeting of the Industrial Ex- hibition Association two delegates from the C. H. A.. J. H. Dunlop and H. Simmers, were elected members of the association. THOMAS MANTON. Brampton, Ont. The Dale Estate has decided to again enlarge its plant. Our readers will remember that last September we par- tially illustrated the work being done at this establishment in erecting 21 houses, each 225 feet long. This sea- son the addition is to be a block of 21 houses, each 262% feet long and 17 feet wide, and a small block of seven houses, each 150 feet long and 17 feet wide. The small block is to be adja- cent to the new office building also to he erected this season. The green- houses are to be of iron frame through- out, with automatic double ventilation each side of the ridge. The contracts for the construction ironwork, the ven- tilation, the boilers, stokers, econo- mizers and coal conveying machinery have been secured by the King Con- struction Company, of Lockport, N. T., and Toronto, Ont. Hamilton. The weather is now milder and al- Hether good growing weather. The recent cold snap caused a marked de- pression in the shipping trade. Will some one in Toronto please tell us what has become of the "Canadian Florist." the first issue of which was printed in that citv some time ago? The trade in this city has heard noth- ing more of it. Florist*' Club. The next meeting is to be held on March 3. and another determined ef- fort is to be made to get a full and representative attendance. If this club was supported by those who ought to be most deeply interested in it. much profit as well as pleasure might be reaped by its members. Let every one Canna Burbank »,Llr5e- dormant i.i.vrs. 2 to 3 eyes, fl.50 per 100; S10.00 per 1000. KPxtlA«*:-fl-N% "'4 i,lcb V0'S f4M >'" ,IKI K r.NTIA.s. :l inch 15 00 " '•'■<■ M\ t:i< I. IN VI'\,:,u,. h !.-.,„ ASPARAGLS l'LlMOM N, J'.in. (LOO " Webster Bros., pum.™.... Hamilton, Canada Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 'urn out to the next meeting ] i,, ,,,,| lei the prospei I ol a ten cent h of. business or other trivial excusi keep you away, ir this club Uvea ui is oppoi tunities ii u mi permanent Ij ben eiii the n boh trade. Evei yone admit the prices are to., low, yel verj Ci « seem willing t,, take any concerted action to inipno e matters. The exist ••tii f ibis club offers an opportunltj n hieh. as business men, we should nol neglei I The question is surelj worth discussing anyway. BEAVER. Montreal. News Notea. The coal famine is now a thing of the past. The price is still abnor- mally high, but the supply is adequate. In the future there will be many changes in the coal trade; the high- handed proceedings of the five men that control the hard coal trade of Montreal and vicinity are considered intolerable. The wholesale price of cut flowers is the subject of much comment. The re- tailers claim that whatever the reasons have been for the high prices, those reasons are now past, and a lower scale of prices should take effect with- out delay. Bertie Graves will open a store on St. Catherine street, near Guy. There is also a rumor that one of our leading wholesale growers will occupy a new store at the corner of Guy and St. Catherine streets on May 1. Miss Murray has decided to keep on the greenhouses at Westmount, instead of closing, or renting them, as was originally intended. Tom Martin, of Martin & Sons, leaves shortly for Los Angeles, Cal. The "progressive euchre" the club was to have held on Monday night did not materialize. The reason is not at all clear. Some prominent members who should have been in a position to know better were the victims of the postponement. It would seem to be policy on the part of trie executive to notify members when an affair of the kind is called off. B. The Market. M'lXTKKAL.— Bus less the past tisfactory char past weeks. The been a noticeable both cut flowers and plants, the latte: especially being ' ncreascd demand, ues of the most in- le during the past »r registered 110 rle- The weath. clement nature week the them grees below ze blowing the whole of the timeT some growers declare that tin's week has been the hardest of the whole Winter. B. TORONTO.— Business is very good, and although roses have improved very much in quality, they are still scarce. The store windows are full of bright flowers. and roses appear- to be picked up as soon as Offered. Violets are still pie, ,lii,, I ,,,„! good. L. J. Valr. of Barrie, Is sending in the best I see around. Carnations are generally very good. Sinclair, our com- mission man, is getting in some very choice ones. Dunlop is showing a few- very fine cattleyns and nicelv flowered rhododendrons. All the downtown flor- ists have been busy with funeral work. Bulbous stock is very plentiful, and most of it is very good. T. M. CARNATION^ Rooted Cuttings. See our advertisement on page 205 of last issue or 8end for descriptive List ready now. J.GAMMAGE & SONS,London,Ont. Forcing; Crocus Kln^r of the Whites Last Fall we procured from Holland several tl Band bulbs of this new n hlti croi ii- toi Spi Ing gardi n oi ae mi in- Bui ii,. b libs looked so line, large and tempting that we de- cided to trj i , toi fori ing, using 25 tints tor thai purpose. The bulbs were placed one to two Inches apart In the Hats, watered and pit i on shelves in a cool cellar with other bulbs. They have certainly provd highly satlsfac tory, being usel ui eithei work or in pans. They were well established when brought into a cool house the first of February, and are now one mass of white tube-formed flowers, enhanced by their golden pistils. In our childhood days the snowdrop and crocus were always sought after as harbingers of Spring. It is a native of Southern Europe. J. BEBBINGTON. Fredcrickton, N. B. Exchange when writing. PANSIES WORTH RAISING No more plants until they can lie dug in the field CHR. S0LTAU, j\Z?7&r*Vi. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plants, $4.00 per 1000. Large plants, ready to bloom, *1.cpo |..-r ion, fs.oo p, r loon. Seed ft 00 per pkt.; $5.00 per oz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, I"&.Box Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. Strong, fine itocky plants, in mixed colors, by mail, 75c. perlno, *.!.(«> per looo , $-.'5.00 per 10 000 l.ari_-e transplanted plants, in binl iin.l bloom $i ■>.-, per 100 ; $10. 00 per 1000. ' CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists- Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS Largest flowering mixture of SHOW VAKIE- TIES, extra tine lnm-pl„nt .1 pi, mis out of cold f'r.imo-, *:: i- looo. r.'.'i on p. I 10.000 liellis .Daisies Largest .1. .libit: red and white hi,.-.- , -I,.,.; - $? i", per 1000. (iliiilioli. finest i, ,i,i „,,,! .....me,] iar„(. bulbs $8.00 per 1000. b Seuiple's Aster Seed. My own raisin" saved from the largest and most double flowers, only at Custav Pitzonka, Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PAIKIF3 F""'' large, transplanted plants from ■ nnuiku e.,1,1 fr„i,i, ..Huguot. Cassierand Odler prize strains, air. per lew; i?:t. no per 1000. Verbenas R. 0.. 60c. per 100; $.yoo per loon. Double White Daisies, large plants. 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000 Dwarf Blue Lobelia, R. ('.. $l.on per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Asparagus, from flats, ready for potting Sprengeri, $1.00 per loo; $7.00 per 1000. Cyclamen from flats. $2.00 i,.t loo; $15.00 per 1000; 2^in. pots $3perl00;3in.. $4 perlno. Terms. , -ash. HiUTop Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Ave., I'tic-a, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Pansy Plants Per 100. Large Flowering $2.60 per 1000 $0 50 Asparagus Sprengeri, fine plants 2 00 Coleus, 20 var., 2 in. pots 2 00 Geraniums, 10 var..2« in. pots, $2.50 and 3 00 Canna Roots, 10 var 3 00 CASH. JOS, H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. DOC PC f"r Spring 1. looming. The prop- iVvloJCO cr "'"''"■ ''lotliilde Soupert, Co- des Alps. O.n. .Tao.nieniinot, La France. Crimson Rambler, et.-.. fine I and J year field-grown plants le for 5-ln. pots s, finest purple, lavender, white and pink sorts. 2-year field-grown or from .111. pot- 1: is ; 1-yoBl field-grown or from 3-in. pots at Be. Clematis Panlculata, fine 2-year field- w. H. SALTER, Rochester, -**.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTY Sti-;k M.'|.','t.-.I , F. O.VREELAND, Paterson, N.J. Mention the KlorlstB' Exchange when writing. HARDY ROSES, Eic FOR SPRINC DELIVERY. C.H.JOOSTEN, ""SK-r™ New York a' Exchange when writing. ROSE PLANTS Now Ready at ROSE LAWN GREENHOUSES. American Beauty, from 2 in. pot*». $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per looo. Kais.-ri 1,, ,, ■ ,,, .„,, $1.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order. I. HENRY BARTRAM, Box 6, LANDSD0WNE, PA. Telephone 46L. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES. BOSTON FERNS. *■>'■ ■■iittui-s.\ ,r> r.ii|..rl..r Mm.-,. lililitl wood. TlifHt'i-k is war- MT. ci «. ui u-u St Sous. Lincoln, 111. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CLEMATIS PANICDLATA 3-year-old, field-grown plants, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI Extra strong, 2^ In., $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co.. Reorganization of Jno. A. Doyle * Co. Springfield, 0 . Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WHITE and PINK ROSES Mme. COCHET. Price, flO.OOper 100. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. LOOK! Two-Year-Old Roses *&%'$' Crimson Baml.l. r. M.niian Covin t. Papa (.ontier Yellow Si. up. rt, Kaiserm. Marie Van Houtte. Brides- maid. Marie Guillnt, Lamar-nir. < . r White Mam an Cochet. Clotliilde Soupert H.-rumsa' Bride, Mrs. De i-..t«>ri:iiia, , 5 in . per lim CHRYSANTHEMUMS, new an. I standard van. ties. f?.*) per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW PEDIGREE ROSES. Id win Louadale, pal. in Wm. K. Harris. |..n- n.-h .•..!. .r. win. K. Oreer, crenmy-whit... pink edging. Prof. c. ». Sorgent, ricn yellow and All fragrant, very double, undeniably hardy HOOPES BRO. & THOMAS, »1.,: WEST CHESTER, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 238 The Florists' Exchange PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET 1228 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA Mention the riorHtB' Bich»pge when * a Consignments of CHOICE VIOLETS ■ Ml NOVELTIES Wanted. We ha^e a Choice i,ot of DAFFODILS Fresh Daily. ISell and Keystone 'Phones, I'HAS. K. MKKHAN, Manager. Berberis Oregonium v-iive nicely firchcil -rra. -, > it'nl irlos.sy Lrn-en U ;i\ <:.' ■ '" .1 I'.iini r.i.i ■ .i each. Lasting H.HOWE, Florist, -28.' EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower CUT GREENS SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMIL1X Where quality 1b first consideration, write, wire or phone the introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, 4I.A. Or their Agents: L. J. Kreshover, New York; J. B. 1'KAMrii. Chlcftco; H. Baykrsdorfer & Co., Philadelphia: W. F. Easting. Buffalo; H. 'J..".n pci till]. >;i.'k ; S[iliagMtnn New York. Tel. -597 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltli Calax Leaves .LeucothocSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion, N. C. Sold in New York by L.J. Krenliover; InPhila delphia by S. s. I'ennoik; In Pjttsi.uru i>y Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; in Buffalo by FANCY OR DAGGER FERNS MILLINGTON MASS. Telegraph Office : New Salem, Mass. the Florists' Exchange whop writing. I L NURSERYMEN, SEEDS- HEN AND FLORISTS "Horticultural Advertiser" Thii li tlie British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders | It Is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwdl Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. SMETflL S* WREATHS Round Daisy-L.af Frame, 15 lies iliaim'ti-r. triiiniit'd with white or pink violets. Mention the Florists' Exchange FRANK NETSCHERT 34 Barclay St. NEW YORK 87 S. Clark St., CHICACO. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... HFlxe Jolin J. Crooke Co., Established 1 850. I55 to I63 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 1 49 FULTON ST. CHICACO. Order Direct from Headquarters l-'ancy Perns. *l.r,il per KMto. Jiisromits on Iar: orders. A No. 1 I'.r Gala; HENRY 34-36 Court Square. Boston, Mass Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Japan Bamboo Canes The best in the market. Can be used 3 to 4 years, as they do not rot. Now shipment expected mid- dle of February. <>nb-i-s I ked tmw at the fob lowing prices: f6.00 per 1000, J27.60 for 6000. Stumpp & Walter Co. 50 Barclay Street, New York Branch Store 404 E. 34th St., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GEORGE RIPPERGER, SHEEP MANURE 1 have now on hand a large quantity of Al SHEEP MANURE, W-to'. for ruin. ,,1ST ami SAMPLE. TTest Fertilizer for Top Dressing. PSSffi" Long Island City. EASTER GREETING SOUVENIRS Handsome Flowery Effects. Will delight 1 latr.-i 1 s.and [UMamto the business. Samples now ready, free. DAN'L B. L0NG,--»-»«. Buffalo, N.Y. Mention the FERTILIZER Pure Bone Meal, specially for greenhouse uses; about fi per rent. N it rn^cn, 30 per cent. Bone Phosphate. KMi |h. bag, *:i.'25; half ton, $17.50; ton, $3'2.5U. .Ms,. - r. .mpb-te " Fertilizer for potatoes, corn. etc. Cash with order. JAMES L. REYNOLDS CO., Wind Toollpicis 10,1100. +1 -.0,000, $G.2G Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing. WE HOW OFFER "Chemicals" for making LIQUID COMPOST. Dry powders all soluble In water. Composts cost less than He. per gal. Correspondence Invited. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 6ao Atlantic Ave., Button. Mention the Exchange wheo writing. J. STERN, 1928 OERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Chicago. News Notes. The largest range of glass that will be added tributary to this mar- ket the coming Spring will be that of the Poehlman Bros. Co., they having recently placed orders with Geo. M. Garland for gutters and with J. C. Moninger Company for lumber for a range of ten houses, each 27x350 feet The George Wittbold Company will also add two houses to their present range at Edgebrook the coming Spring. They will use the Garland iron gutter and cast-iron posts. A. Dietsch & Co. will supply the necessary woodwork. Peter Reinberg has bought a block of land east of his home on Robey street, comprising over four acres, on which he contemplates the erection of several greenhouses in the near future, possibly this Spring. The Liberty rose cuttings that this firm is sending out this season are giving high satisfaction. The daily press has been giving the Douglas Park Conservatories great praise for the fine flowering plants on exhibition there, including some extra fine amaryllis. The houses are in charge of Charles Zapel. The raising of the rents in the Atlas Block will no doubt cause many of the wholesalers to look for new quar- ters when their leases expire. Kennicott Bros. Co. say there la one thing peculiar about the shipping orders they receive this season and that is, that four-fifths of the flowers ordered are carnations. A trip through the Chicago Flower Growers' Company's market found nearly all stock sold out by the noon hour. The George Wittbold Company have space rented on the floor, and handle all kinds of bulbous stock, in addition to having samples of palms and ferns. The firm is doing business with people they were unable to reach before, and think it will be a paying investment. Weiland & Risch will erect the com- ing Spring 50,000 feet of glass, in order to supply their increasing trade. The new range will be devoted exclusively to American Beauty roses. C. W. McKellar is on a Southern trip in the interests of the firm of McKellar & Winterson, and will also take part in the Mardi Gras at New Orleans in company with Mrs. McKellar. Archie Spencer is happy over the ar- rival of a bouncing baby boy at his home, February 19. The many friends of Edgar Sanders will be pleased to learn that he is now able to walk all around the house, mak- ing his first trip downstairs last Sun- day. There is no doubt but that he will be able to be out and around again as soon as warmer weather arrives. John Zeck is rejoicing over the ar^ rival of a ten-pound boy on February 11. Mother and son are doing well. J. C. Vaughan is again at his duties after a sever" siege of sickness. i:i 'i :i :i;t j< hinstone. K!ii.fi.>. i For HANDLING COLLECTIONS ,ac,mi" i For SECURING REPORTS.... ♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦ I Foley Floral Fotographs ; I Sen.l for in. n-ral Ml.inn. -izo 12x11, * 226-226', BOWERY, NEW YORK. « ►♦♦♦♦< Exchange wh MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports -ALSO- ' ' Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire M.'iillon tin' Florists' hruury 28, 1008 The Florists' Exchange 239 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St., Mew York 8RADSHAW &, HARTMAN Wholesale Florists JAMES McMANUS, £«:.£ 50 W. 30th St., New York HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ILEX. J. GUTTMAN, WHOLESALE FLORIST. GROWER SAND RETAILERS. I have the facilities to take care of you both. All seasonable Flowers and Novelties, at proper prices, can be had at Telephone 1738 Mad. Sq >2 West 29th St., New York, TOUNG St NUGENT . . W holesale Florists . . IATTLEYAS, 12 W- 28th Street, Am. Beauty, Liberty, Sunrise, Bride, Brides- maid, Meteor, Golden Gate, and all other Lead- ing varieties of Roses. NEW YORK THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reports Weekly Payments Tel. 2530 II ad. Sn. J. A. Mill \\<; Wholesale commission florist IB Bocrum Place, Brooklyn, M. JOHN J. PERKINS Wholesale Florist IIS W. 30th St. A/ew York The I Pioneer I House u Consignments Solicited I J. K. ALLEN, 106 West 28th St, Tel. 167 Madison Sq. Can Fill Out-of-Town Orders at all Times Personal attention given all orders. Specialties: Bride, Bridesmaid, Amer. Beauty Roses, Violets, Carnations, other varieties not men- ioned. Open at 6 o'clock every morning. Mention the Florlsti' Exchang WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO West 29th Street, MEW YORK Telephone Call 551 Madison Square violets Roses carnations Orchids iiiiii.iiiimiiiiiiiiiii JAMES A. HAMMOND t CUT FLOWERS E Conilitiminti Hollclted. r 113 West 30lh Street, NEW YORK £ Telephone 854 Madison Square. ^ rTTYYT T TTTTT TTTTTT VTTTT V ■ HICKS & CRAW BUCK Wholesale Florists *S West 29th Street, MEW YORK f08 Livingston St., Brooklyn, M. Y. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 "W. 30th St. tontignments Solicited MEW YORK W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Snipper o« all varieties ot Cut 1 lowers T.«rac«.:{gjlf!ffl!SlSI!S 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK wnoiesaie Prices of Gut Flowers, New York, February ll, 1903. Prices quoted by the hundred unless otherwise noted. Beauty, fancy— special 'Maid, fancy — spc' Golden Gate . Liberty Meteor FOKMOSIM Red. Yel. & Var. 8.00 to 10 00 g „*.,„„,, (White 5.00 to 6 00 J= *^Sre8t J Pink 3.00 to 4.00 £ ( ^Sefof \ Red 2.00 to :).00 C9 standard var.) ( Yel. & Var. 4.00 to 10.00 L Novelties 6.00 to 10.00 I Lilies 1.00 to 5.00 Lily of the Valley .75 to 1.00 N'aecisbus— Paper White to 1.50 " —Yellow 25.00 to 50.00 Mignonette— ordinary 8.00to 10.00 " fancy 40.00 to 50.00 Roman Hyacinths 10.00 to 12.50 Smii.ax to 25.00 Sweet Peas 1.00 to 2.00 Tulips Violets " special Lilac, per bunch Fbeesia, per bunch .50 to 2.00 1.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 4.00 i.00 to 10.00 .50 to 2.00 .00 to 2.00 H. C. RIEI.EL F. D. SPIOKB RIEDEL St CO. Wholesale Florists J. S. Send for weekly price lis 34 W. 29th St., New York Telephone 3039 Madison Square B. 5. SLINN, Jr., Wholesale Florist/ 55 & 57 W. 26th St. , Hew York. Specialties-Violets and Swi CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist l S7 W. 26th St., Hew Tork ILTER F. SHERIDAN Cut Flower* Wholesale Commission Dealer In ROSES. CARNA I IONS. 39 W. 28th St., New YorR. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING CARNATIONS. JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. TELEPHONE, 1908 MADISON SQUARE. Wehave a fine grade of every- thing in market at present. Send us a Trial Order and we will do the rest. I EDW. C. HORAIN { 47 West 28th Street j | T&te;.„nSQU.r., NEW YORK | CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Etc. GEORGE SALTFORD Intnoi ol "Ho* to \i ,i • WHOLESALE FLORIST 4B West 29th St. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS 38 West 28th Street, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 25111 SI., NEW unum: IMG MADISON 240 The Florists' Exchange SPBlie FLOWERS SAMUEL S. PENNOCK I6I2-I4.I6.I8J Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mention the florists' Exchange when writing. CHOICE NOVELTIES Boston. A. Carnation Show. The annual exhibition of carna- tions, roses, and violets, under the auspices of the Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Association, will be held Saturday, March 14, at the Flower Market. An exhibition of as high quality as seen in any recent years is now assured, and the association has offered some generous prizes. Certifi- cates of merit will be awarded to all new carnation seedlings, or sports, not yet disseminated, which score not less than 85 points, according to the scale of the American Carnation Society. The following prizes are offered: First prize, $4.00; second prize, $2.00, for the best vase of carnations in the exhibi- tion (50 blooms and foliage must be shown); also for vases of fifty blooms each of white, scarlet, light pink, dark pink, crimson, variegated yellow and mixed carnations, and for twenty-five roses, any color. For violets, prizes of $3.00 and $2.00 are offered for best and second best bunches of 100 violets in both single and double varieties. In- tending exhibitors should apply to George Cartwright, secretary, Flower Market, Boston, for any information; and shipments should be received on Friday, March 13, or not later than 11 a. m. Saturday the 14th, and should be sent to the Flower Market, care of John Walsh, manager. The committee of arrangements includes William Nicholson. B. Sutermeister, L. W. Mann, and George Cartwright. Patrick Boyle, of Whitten's greenhouses, has taken a stall at the Flower Market, and began selling there Tuesday of last week. W. E. Coburn, of Everett, is editing a local weekly paper styled the Everett Weekly Record, the first number of which was published February 12, and presents a good appearance. The growers of carnations for the Boston market who exhibited at the Brooklyn show last week did very well in the matter of prizes. As usual, Peter Fisher captured the lion's share, get- ting the silver cup and the Lawson gold medal with a vase of Enchantress, which variety also won for him firsts in the classes for one hundred and for fifty light pink. He also won a first for a white variegated variety, with Mrs. M. A. Patten, and a second for white with Governor Wolcott. M. A. Patten was not far behind, getting the Fisher prize for best vase of Governor Wolcott and firsts for scarlet, dark pink, and white variegated, with J. H. Manley, Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, and Gaiety respectively, and seconds for '. - ll"U v:iri.^.-i|. ,| ;,„,] 1 1 _• 1 j , |,i,,K-. w ill] Dorothy Whitney and Fair Maid. Al- bert Roper's vase of 100 Fair Maid won second prize for light pink, and looked remarkably well on the second day, and S. J. Goddard's second prize vase of white with The Queen stood up very well indeed. J. C. E. Dickerman won the Warbur- ton prize for Cressbrook. S. J. Reuter's Lillian Pond was cer- tificated with the fine score of 90 points, than which there was only one better J. D. Thompson, of Jolie't. 111., ran over for a few days after the Brooklyn show, and visited the leading carna- ti'mists. Quite a small army of bulb salesmen from Belgium have been in town this week. F. J. NORTON. Worcester, Mass. Here and There. It Is rumored that H. F. Lange, one of the leading florists of Worcester County, is soon to take unto himself a new partner. During the period of high price coal ($15 was the maximum here) attempts were made to heat greenhouses with kerosene oil. The most thorough trial was made by H. F. Littlefleld. The Archer Heater was put in, but it was found more expensive than coal at $30 per ton. The heat was regular, insur- ing uniform temperature in the houses. As a labor-saver oil outdistanced coal, but the quantity consumed more than offset the saving. C. D. Mackie, the last comer into the On and after March 2, we will be located at 1217 ARCH STREET LEO. NIESSEN, PHILADELPHIA tlic Florists' when urlfing. HEADQUARTERS FOR 7T Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 Names and Varieties Beauty, fancy— special.. No. 1 Culls ;md Ordinary... . of Edgoly 'M.il.l. t.-iii<'y -.s[pi-cial • Gol.len Gate K. A. Victoria l-lliorly 1'orlo .!""'.!!""""!" KCIIMIS-Cattloyas. '■y|.r ][,.., Hums Inferior grad.-M. all < •- ■ i i„. MlKbesI ' '"," (O t,:,.l,-„t I Led. O ' a i laid van { Yello I Novelties 'nciMM'iiwnis DAFFODILS DAISIES , Galax Leaves Hyacinths Lilies Lily of the Valley.... Mignonette— Ordinary . Narcissus '."."„ Smilax Stevia sweet Peas Tulips violets ■:. mi to '■5.00 to .-..IK) to to Will to I to 16.00 i to i'.'s'o Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harrlsil Brides 'Maids American Beauties Can f urniMh at short notice. WELCH BROS. {§£-- proprietors Carnots CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, $38? 1 5 Province St.-9 Chapman Pl. Carnations Prico according to quality of goods. [LongDistance Telephone, 21G1 and 2071. field, reports a rapidly increasing busi- ness. Mr. Maekie makes a specialty of house decorating. W. E. Sargent, for a number of years in business for himself, has closed up his store and entered the new estab- lishment of C. D. Thayer, on Main F. S. Fisher & Son a short time ago opened up another store, with Mrs. Fisher in charge. Leonard Cousins, of Potter & Cousins, West Boyleston, is planning to locate in the vicinity of Boston about June 1. All the florists report a heavy trade in funeral work. CAROLTJS. Providence. R. I. Jottlngi. The crowd returned from the Car- nation Society's meeting with words of praise, notwithstanding the poor weather. Smilax is out of the local market entirely, and Boston is furnishing us a supply for the present. T. F. Keller & Co. are reported as making arrangements to move to the PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists ■ = PITTSBURG, PA. store next to their present location, formerly occupied by a fruit dealer. The death rate of Providence in- creased 6 per cent, over the average for the month of January, thereby occa- sioning a larger demand for design work. Last week's issue should have re- ferred to the fine outlook for F. Mac- rae's lilies. Prosperity carnations have retailed as high as $3.00 per dozen this season, but generally $1.25 to $1.50 has been the selling price, with few takers. C. S. MACNAIR. wrn.^j. BAKER WHOLESALE FLORIST Carnations, Lily of the Valley Violets 1432 So. Penn Square Telephone. Philadelphia, Pa EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND Telephone 1-42-26-A. EUGENE BERNHEIMER Wholesale Florist No. 11 South 16th St. PHILADELPHIA Roses and Carnations our Specialties Bell and Keystone Phones DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Mo. 130S Filbert St , Philadelphia Bell and Keysto "'" WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist il south I6th St., Phlia., Pa. Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited GEO. M. MOSS Wholesale Florist 32 South 17th St., Philadelphia. Pa. Long: Distance 'Phone, 14330 D Culisii! ills „f .'l,(1|r,; HUSKS, I'AKNATIONS, Wholesale Florists, * jobbers ih gSiC"d^T^FLORI$TS / V#^' SUPPLIES (f, I FLORISTS' VASES. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON Headquarters in Western Hew York '35* WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. GiTKUe ATbial. Wi Cajt Pliabi Too. THE AMERICAN CARNATI0I Write for particulars THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N.I i-brunry SB, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 241 St. Louis. •Wf •'■'' ' '"-.- The club entertainment in Hi.' idd Fellows' building the evening ol tie Hili provi-il :i Ki-fjit siiirfss in i-voiy arti, iil;u Although it was a very Imgreeable nlghl outside, there were i„,ui seventy five persons In attend- ,„■,.. Those who took part in the en- •rtainini'iii wi'ir: Messrs. c 'an-w Sail- ers, Frank Fillmore, J. J. Beneke, •rank Ellis, F. B. Call and Fred Am- mini. .Miss Laura Sanders performed piano solo and Miss Jessie Sanders Med and sang. Miss Helen Ellis ,'nilered a ]iiano solo, as did Mr. Jinii- el's children. After this refreshments ed. The regular monthly leetinK Of the club was held on tin- Jth. with thirty-nine members pres- ■ it was a carnation meeting, and ne pf the most successful and most Sely attended of the year. Follow- lg were the exhibitors and exhibits: KagO Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., rep- esented by James llai tshorne, with larlowarden. Mrs. Higinbotham, Her Hesty, Marshall Field and Mrs. Pot- ■r rainier. S. J. Reuter, of Westerly, t. I., sent Lillian Pond: Henry Eich- olz, Waynesboro, Pa., Tiger. Dorner ; Sons Co., of Lafayette, Ind., nnwed Stella, Alba, Apollo and Doro- hy Whitney. William Murphy, of rin- innati. Ohio, exhibited his beautiful rhlte, bearing his name. E. T. Grave, tlchmond. Ind.. had some good Presi- ent McKinley. The St. Louis Carna- lon Co. staged very fine Norway, rtlich captured seeond prize. J. F. .mmann. of EdwardsviUe, took first rize with his White Cloud, and Morn- lg Glory, and Guardian Angel. A. ablonsky. of Wellston. brought in iime extraordinary Peru, and a vase f mixed carnations. The third prize nr the local growers went to the St. 'lair Floral Co. for a vase of mixed orts and their white seedling. No. 10. »hn Steidle, Central. Mo., entered a lixed vase, and F. J. Fillmore, Hoosier laid and The Marquis. Of the outside exhibits Harlowarden fas judged the finest crimson variety f the year; Mrs. Higinbotham a de- Ided improvement on Daybreak; Her tajesty. Alba. Murphy's While and ,il|ian Pond, very fine, large whites: larshall Field an improvement on Mrs. ieorge M. Bradt; Apollo an exception - lly fine scarlet; Dorothy Whitney a nod yellow: The Tiger the best thing i the line of oddities. The subject of express rates on cut lower shipments was discussed, and committee appointed to take up the latter and report at the next meeting. I. G. Berning is chairman. The next meeting occurs March 12. Visitors in town last week were: •harles Meyer. New York: J. C. Hille- irand. of Holland: Charles Loechner, epresenting Suzuki & Iida. of New rork: James Hartshorne, of Joliet, 111. James Gurney has severed his onnection with the Missouri Botanical Jarden. The Strunk Shade Tree Company has n incorporated, capitalized at $25,000. Wm. Hagemann. bulb importer, of fnv York, and Mr. Parmalee, of Allan t Co., pea and bean growers, were via- tors Monday. The North Floral Company has closed is rtore .it Ninth and Olive. H. G. Berning is on the sick list. The St. Louis Palm Company opened lp an attractive store at 923 Olive itreet last week. The concern sells >repared palms and artificial flowers, is well as cut fresh flowers. Bentzen Floral Company is getting lids for the erection of another house. The Engelmann Botanical Club is ar- anging to supply the St. Louis school hildren with trees and shrubs, as they ltd flower seeds last season. F. W. M. Cincinnati. *»w« of the Week. We are experiencing nowr a little nild weather; and with the few days >f sunshine stock is coming in better, both in quantity and quality. Violets, while not in over-supply, are sufficient to fill the demand. St. Valentine's Day caused a little flutter in the market for red flowers, which were, of course, hard to obtain. I find, after visiting New York, that Cincinnati has just as good stock as the metropolis and I have returned home much better satisfied with my lot. The Carnation Society's exhibition was very good. Indeed, but ii would take an expert to say that II ■■ i d better exhibition than we had a! in dianapoiis last year. To my notion, in all the appointments Indianapolis has yel to be beaten. I am nol throwing mil cold water al our l!rookl\ n I'l iellds, for they treated us royally. My visll to the greenhouses of C. W. Ward and I he I lallledouze I li "': well paid me for my trouble, and one who is the least bit observant could nol help learning something. White Bradt, as it is grown al the last-named place, Is certainly an acquisition; but, as Eu- gene Dailledouze says. "If you can grow Mrs. Bradt you ran grow White Bradt, but If you can't grow Bradt, let White I ',i :im> inu' L'HhilogU'-' Sold by the Seedsman OF AMERICA s Paint and Slug Shot Works FISHKILL ON HUDSON, N, Y I Mention the Florists' Exchange wheu writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS it!.. of Cylinders for Cut FlowerB, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Potior?, idward, N. Y. New York Agente, Barclay Stbkbt, Nkw York City. the Florleti* Exchange when writing. Fort Edw Evans Improved Challenge Koller bearing, eelf-olllng device makes tne IMPROVED CHAL- the most perfect appa- 0UAKER CITY RICHMOND, IND. Florists' Exchange when writing. CASPER LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A 8PECIAI.TT. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. 60 Washington Ave., 31st Ward, n.ii. !.■■■•«» Ba 1929 Carson St.. PlttSDUTg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SUMMER ii WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent sets our Catalogue. GIBLIN & CO.. - Utiea, N. T. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GLASS ■es before buying. Esti] N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94. W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK Uentlon the Florlits' Exchange woes writuis HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. IO Desbrosses St., New York. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing FOLEY MFG. CO. MATERIAL CYPRESS WOODWORK UeotJoD the Florists' Exchange tint: Machinery : The STANDARD THE Duplex Gutters iiia.l.i. hcn.l for catalogue, free. E. HIPPARD Y0UNGST0WN. OHIO. >n writing. GREENHOUSES MATJEpiALFORNIjSMD oMeWtosu per intend ;i ERECTION IF DE5I/RED. ; | CYPRESS SASH/BARS ( | ANY LENGTH UP TO 32 FT. cfo LONGER. ! !the A?XSte*m5 bjf^ber Q>> NCRONSET, BoST0H,r4ASS. Mention the Fl BLOOMSBURI PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., rlANUFACTURERS OP HOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED OULF CYPRES SASH BARS AND OTHER QREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW C0S1 CLASS For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIE! ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Eti FRENCH or AMERICAN. BENT GLASS VANHORNE 443.440 Greenwic 40-48 Vestry St the Florist.' Exchange when wrltln* GRIFFEN & CO. hs,-]NEW YORK. GEO I. GARLAND iron Gutters aad Posts sslt r ti- v^tt/.t: ^rr"."znr^: . bcisoil uii theoretical iaa, \ the GARLAMI IKON (JUTTKB 1 are adi-i-ting and proclaiming its merits not be in esisteix-e 15 years ln-nco. W new Catalogue. GEO. M. GARLAND, Des Plaines. III. Uentlon the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. February lis, HHKi The Florists' Exchange 243 Cleveland. Convention Echoes. The returning mbere of the CarlKili.ni Sinu-l.v arr rmlli'ss ill their praise tor thi hospltalltj shown, and of the show, as tew of them had ever seen surh lloweis as were exhibited at Hi klyil. Two of t'leveland's si-fillillK parnatlons wenl to the exhibition, but failed to bring back any blue ribbons .11 certificates. A goodlj number ol growers from this illy have exhibited al former car- ' how , and all seem to meel the same fate, as the grade of flowers they show is not up to the standard. Can it be that the weather conditions here are the cause of the trouble, or is It that we do not know how to grow carnations? Seedling carnations that have originated and have been grown here and have produced more and larger flowers than the standard varie- ties in their color and class are sent year after year to the shows, and the first certificate is yet to come home, one variety your correspondent knows of was exhibited this year; the flowers were all over three inches and the stems two feet in length, of a perfect color and competing with any other standard variety grown here. Under these conditions a grower loses interest in the shows, as it is a fact well known to him that his flowers are better than any home-grown ones under the same conditions. I think that the judges at these shows are passing too many good commercial sorts and giving all the honors to some of the large varieties that do not pay the average florist to grow, for the reason that they will not produce enough flowers at the average price. Robert Upitz, well known among the florists of the city, lost his son Fred, aged 15 years, last week. An operation for appendicitis was the direct cause of his death. G. W. S. Business Note. "If you expect to conquer in the bat- tle of to-day you will have to blow your trumpet in a firm, determined way. If you toot your whistle only, and lay aside your horn, there is not a living soul will know you were ever born. The man who advertises with a sort of sudden jerk is the man who blames the printer-man because it wouldn't work. The man who gets the business uses lots of printer's ink— not a clatter, not a spatter, but an Ad. that makes you think— and plans his advertisements as he plans his store and stock, and the future of his busi- ness is as solid as a rock."— Exchange. Firms Who Are Building. DANVILLE, N. T.— Frank M. Smith will build eight new greenhouses, each 100 feet in length. Four of them are well un- paring to build two new greenhouses. CYPRESS ] LLOCHLAND LUMBER CO. LOCKLAND, OHIO Mention tbe I'lm-lsts' Kxfhan^e when writ GREENHOUSE. j CYPRESS] FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. I Construction the Latest, ] Material the Best, H a a a < Prices Reasonable, a d 0 i VTHITE FOR BOOKLET. < THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., | 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati, O. Mention the Ftorlats' Exchange when wrl WILLIAM H. KAY COMPANY 244 FULTON ST., NEW YORK HEATING BUILDING Ventilating BOILERS (Triple Fire Travel) l_ WROUGHT IRON PIPE, FITTINGS, j- VALVES, HOSE. Send lor CMa'ogue. Florists' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, gg 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AX WHOLESALE. GET OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. lets' Exchange when writing. RED GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material. STRICTLY FREE FROM SAP. We carry in Stock the Largest Assortment of Air-dried Cypress in the North. Send In your Inquiries tor OYPBESS ASH ALL OTHEB KINDS OF GKEEN- llnrsi; MATKUIAL, all-wing us lo sulunil ,„•!,.,* .,„,! samples before you place your orders. We believe we can convince you of the superiority of our goods. Greonhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue and Greenhouse Construction Catalogue will be sent on receipt of Ave cents postage for each. LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY NEW YORK OFFICE ST. JAMES BLDG. BROADWAY AND 26TH ST. General Office and Works, lrvington-on-Hudson,.N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. EUREKA GREMOUSES Manufactured by the DILLON GREENHOUSE MFC. CO., BLOOMSBURC, PA. Are especially planned for the florist trade. They are fur- nished ready to erect. All cuts made with full directions and blue prints, so that any practical man can put them up. Our Patent Composition Gutter Plates and Posts, Struc- tural Steel Purlins, Braces and Supports, and Air Dried Gulf Cypress Sash Bars (free from sap), make the best and cheapest greenhouses built to-day. Six different sizes. Send for Circulars. MFG. CO.. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Florists' Exchange View of a piece of ground 40 ft. respectively 41 ft. 6 In. In width, covered by one roof (old style), and also by three sections of our Patent *'8hort-Roof" Construction. Compare headroom over benches and number of supports. SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES, (patented) Approved and Adopted by Leading Florists all over the Country. WE CLAIM THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES: Simplicity Walls. d Safety of Construction. No Spreading of Most Effective and Reliable Ventilation. P\. D|ETSCH & CQ PATENTEES. Washington Red Cedar and LonBiana Cypress Greenhouse Material, Hot-Bed Sash and Greenhouse Hard-ware. 616-621 Sheffield Avenue, - - CHICAGO, ILL. 244 The Florists' Exchange The King Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can'. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCHINGS&CO. Mention the Exchange when Clematis raniculata.ntrotiu'.i'n.m Clematis I'aniculata, from 2H in. pots, Deutzia Leiuoinei, ntrong plants , Primula Forbesii, 3 in. pots B. Bayersdorfer & Co FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the FlorlatB' Exehaw & ^^K^USEJITMOW. -^* F.O.PIERCE CO. •XJOOOOOOOOOOOOO 404,406.408,410.412 OOOOCMX>Of>rvvyvvv.'-> ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Nineteen Sizes. Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. {osehouses, Greenhouses, Etc. Frame Construction erected or the Structural Iron Work I ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile" for Slate Tops. Send 4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue Sectional and Round— Water and Steam THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS j Sectional and P PIERSON BOILERS A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE 40th and 41st Streets '=,♦.„ s,. nJc^L. NEW YORK _ >ilfti!Aifltlli!fttftt 5 1,221,850 S PRETTY LARGE FIGURES. • They represent the amount of square feet of glass ^ required to glaze houses furnished by us ■■ 2 during J 902. m *• Every shipment proved highly satisfactory. — , ,m If you contemplate building, write us. •* [0NIN^% jj iiito1I5BLackh7wkSt. CHILaUO Ul. m SLLLlflG ftCtNTS FOR GARLAND IRON GUTTERS. ■* !*tiff3¥II*tiMSt% Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE FOR PRICES. THE PIERSON-SEFTOIM CO.! Designers, Manufacturers and Builders of Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY ■ the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTIN6S AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extract*, Etc. &FA°K\ DILLER, CASKEY & CO., nSSSST&SsJ S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 0HN MMOWRS ST^tf vol. XV., no. 9 Supplement to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Our Gallery of Fine Specimens l-'EBRUARY 28, 1903. ULMUS CAMPESTRIS SUPERBA— The Belgium Elm On the grounds of Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y- Planted in 1841 by Mr. George Ellwanger. Height, 70 feet; spread, 85 feet 7 inches. Its dimensions give an idea of the tree's extremely rapid and vigorous growth, although the figures and picture are inadequate to express its living amplitude, as well as the symmetry of its vast green tent in Summer, and the pomp of its great gilded October canopy. Vol. XV. No. JO NEW YORK, MARCH 7, J903 One Dollar Per Year We are now booking orders for the NEW SCARLET CARNATION FLAMINGO For Delivery January, 1004 our statement th.it it ii u- Carnation Conventiu We want ft good seurle itrong, stiff stems, and Is a free and early V. Law-on, Kni-maxthkhs, I'iiospkrity, Ktc. W he 8. A. F. Silver Medal. Scored 'JO points. There is sure to he a tremendous demand for this, and lelivery, order should he plaeed without delay. Orders will he tilled strictly in you hook order, the earlier deli t\\ ;inlcd the Laws •lice while the matter have to offer for 190+ the following exceptionally luableNew Carnatlo NELSON FISHER, MRS. M. A. PATTEN and ALBATROSS ;Prke of a Si 2.00 per ive, named varieties, $100.00 per 1000. We offer also NEW WHITE CANNA MONT BLANC Delivery March, 1903 ! This Is the most valuable new variety 'ree bloomer, producing large spikes of w \bove the foliage. Dwarf habit- " t has been offered In years. It Is an exceedingly flowers mi strong branching spikes borne well 1th Mme. Crozt In height and style of growth. issoms contrast splendidly with the crimson, pink and yellow d indispensable in all fine Canna collections. A Novelty of -to great masses or rarleties, and It will be ft Sterling Merit. So. 75 each; »7-5o per dozen; 930.00 per 100. F. B. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N, Y. GRAFTED STOCK Plant Early for Summer Our) Roots Graf red NOW READY GHAFTED - Kaiserin and Carnot, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 100Q. OWN ROOT STOCK— Kaiserin, Carnot, Bride, Brides- maid, $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. READY FOR DELIVERY, APRIL 1st. ORAFTED- Bride and Bridesmaid, $15.00 per 100; $120 00 per 1000. Please place your Orders at once as Stock will be limited W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. L.J SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT On Page 255 of This Number CLUCAS & BODDIMTON CO. 812-814 Greenwich St. New York City Telephone 4390 Spring Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of Seeds, Bulbs and Plant* B. & A. SPECIALTIES Ask for Special Trained Fruit Tree Circular. ENGLISH MANETTI &EM»Ba 1.00: per HUH). $!H).O0 Magna • ■liart.i. I'. j, I lri.li I Rothschild. These ar. ll,t, f,, pot culture. We have a gene $10.00. H. P. ROSES, Standards, all lea, $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large flowering, fin- est varieties. Jacknianni, Henryii, Dm hess of Edinburgh, etc., two- year-old. field-grown. $3.00 per doz.: $20.00 per 100. Three-year- old, field -grown, extra strong. $4. 00 per doz. : $30.00 per 100. EHGU8H IVIES, pot-grown $l«.uo.$l::.o0.»15.onperiu>. Spe< i- mens, $8.00, $12.00, $15.00 perdoz. GLOXINIAS, separate colors. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Mixed colors, $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. AZALEA mOLLIS These are forced in large find ready sale. Colors, light yellow to dark orange. Special selected plants, covered with Bowel buds. »3...0 per do*.; $'25.00 per 100. large plant ..; »40per : SP1R.EA Japonira $4.00 $36.00 Coiiipacta 4.50 40.0$ Astilboides S.00 46.00 Gladstone 8.00 ASPARAGUS Spr.ngeri Seed, $2.50 per 1000. Dahlias, 5u van. tics. See catalogue. BHODODENOBONS for Easterforcing; all fin* varieties. Nobody can make a mistake in having a quantity of these in bloom for Easter. Your customers will ask fortbem. Bushy, well-budded plants. 12-15 in per doz.. $4 M 15-18 - " 8 50 18-22- " 9 00 22-28 " •• 1200 28-30" " 18 00 30-38" " 25 00 GEBEKA.IAMESONIiThcBar- $2.0upcr'dn>. $l.yni per ion. ' NEW ROSE SOI. Ell. I1<1H. strong.' year eld plants, 35c. each; r io<>; $16.00 per 1000. PKFNCII FOR4ING 1 1 1. ACS, bushy, 3-4 ft., $2.76 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. UKGOMA, Single Mixed. $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. Double, colors separate, as above, $4.50 per 100; $10.00 per lllotj. Double, colors mixed, $4.00 per 100 ; fSfeM per 1000 niELYTRA Spectabilis .Bleeding Be. irl . ItrJ strong el, mips, for forcing, p. , i... - , .., ,. 1000. $45.00. We linve large trnantll I Spring Bulbs in all varieti. We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurseries mosl interesting stock in the country. See Spring Catalogue for < JAPAN FKKMIA1. 1. s. dormant. selec ted, large bulbs. $3.50 per doz. ; $27.50 per 100. JAPAN LIMES. See Wholesale CaUlogus. At < I in JAPONIC A, 12-16 $2.60 per doz.: Ill ■-. $H.(I0 a doz. 'MS. (Al.AI)H MS, We have the largest stock of large e country. Call and see them. . Ask for prices and varieties. We have BO acres planted with the aer stock . BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford N.J. Mention the Florin.' Exchange wtoa writta*. 246 The Florists' Exchange OB MY! THAT TERRIBLE WIND DID YOU EVER GROW THEM? GROW WHAT? SWEET SULTANS Fine for cutting during May and June. Should be sown now for good results Rose Color, Tr. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 50c, Dark Blue, " 15c; " 50c White, " 15c; " 50c Yellow, " 15c; " 50c WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Mention the Florists' Exchange NEW YORK. SPECIAL OFFER suhher flowering BULBS (F. O. BEGONIAS Tuberous). GLOXINIAS. N. Y.) SOUND BULBS. Mixed 3 SO 30 00 CALADIUM Fancy-Leaved). 20 Named varieties $1 50 $12 00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM .?2 60 $20 00 TUBEROSES. Kxcelaior Dwarf Pearl, Hallo, k Str " A bum, 7-9 95 6 00 GLADIOLUS. 1000 50 \ .'Mif.-h.'ili's Rlirl White, [. 16 00 Hay .... 1 50 12 Ot \ iiuusla 25 38 00 Shakespeare 00 45 00 Hrenchleyensis 75 0 00 Our Flower Seed Offer, ast issue. page 218, still holds good. VAUCHAN'S 84:& 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO SEED STORE Mention the Florists* Exchange 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK >n writing. swIet soltbns i< ,-ntalii Iiuperialis.) The beautiful, artistic, sweet scented flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut stand for a week in good condition. A splendid thing for cutting during April, May and June. Should be sown at once. We can supply in the following colors : Trade Pkt. Oz. PURE WHITE $0.20 $0.76 DELICATE LILAC 20 .75 BRILLIANT ROSE 20 .75 DEEP LAVENDER 20 .75 DARK ROSE 20 .76 DEEP PURPLE 20 .75 FINEST MIXED COLORS .20 .60 There is still time to sow Ager- atums, Petunias, Lobelias, Py- rethrum. Verbenas, Vincas, etc., etc. Our Wholesale Price List gives a complete list ; if you have not a copy we will send you one on receipt of your business card or other evidence showing that you are entitled to receive it. DREER 7 1 ^Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. JAPAN BAMBOO CANES HYACINTH STAKE! i per io<><>. $27.50 for 5000. Just the stake for tylni: Hyacinths. Fuchsias Natural, $1 .25 per 1 000; Dyed Green. $1 .75 perlOC P*EW YORK. RAWSON'S Arlington Tested FOR THE FLORIST Seeds W.WRAWS0N&CO.,s;;;,',; Boston, Mais. CHAS. F. MEYER 19 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Wholesale Imfokter of Uly of the Valley Roman u> ac iutlis and Paper Whites Dutch Bulbs Bermuda! and Japan Lilies The Ad. D'Haene Co., Ltd., Ghent. 15 per cent, each of the varieties Simon Mardner and Mnir. v. d. Cz-'yssnn guaranteed. MOTTO— High-Grade Quality. Prices rock-bottom. Correspondence solicited Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI BULB! For Forcing. Augusta, Mai shaki sp'.are. Brtjii. lilcven* AI-11 Imll.a ol Mr. Hreclier. Den Hur «I No. IUOO. 2.r.. small u'ra.k .,1' Au^u-taiitH an.l *5.l«l per 1000. Send for list with prices. JOHN FAY KENNELL, as Rochester, N, M.'ntlfin thi> Florists' ICxchange whop wrlHn B. SUepUerd Ci VEMTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CAL. 4.raii per 100; ; in., $3.00 per 1O0, postpaid. From 4-in. pot §10.00 per 100; $1.60 per doz. Epiphyllum ILateritiuxn Alba (Christm Cactus), small h|o.,]niii- plants, S'j.nO to $6. per 100, postpaid. Epiphylluni Violaceum (Christmas Cacta small hlooming plan's, fi.r^i to *Ti.50 per H postpaid. Pteris Tremula, from 2,^-in. pots, ?3.00 p 100, postpaid. Seaforthia KWuims, rmiii 'J1. -in. puts, $3,50 j> 100, poBtpald. Mention the Florists' - Spiraea Japonica, Compacta fflultiflora, Astllboldes Floribund AZALEA Mo " Pontica. . . . lit is is, hunt varieties. $3.00 per lOO. S15.00perl00 I FERN HALLS, large, 7-9... .}22. 50 per 11 85.00 " " "eitra, with tin cupe 35.00 40 00 " TUHKROSKS.the Kjcelelor 1'earl, 4-6, |7.( F- -W. O. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, IT. Y Mi-iitlon [ho Florists* Exchange GLADIOLI ARTHUR COWEE, "^TZ^ZX. BERLIN, N. V fur Catalogue. United States Grower ami Kepr.sentati Mention the Florleta' Exchange ASPARAGUS SPRENQERI Mew Crop Seed, iooo, Si.oo; 5000 for 93.00. SMILAX SEED, 25c. per oz. Hybridized Carnation Seed. MIXED. Seed from Mrs. Lawson, Governor Eoosevelt, Governor Wolcott, Violania, Apoll and Golden Beauty, 100 Seeds, $1.00 From Standards, 100 Seeds, 25c. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., LOOMIS, Placer Co., CAL the Florists' Exchange when writing. S EASONABLE SEEDS URE TO GERHINATE PECIAL PRICES EE CATALOGUE WALTER MOTT SEED & BULB CO., JAMESTOWN, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 247 NEW CROP ASPARAGUS SEED True American Crown Seed JAPANESE LILIES Scarce Auriituiu, s.'.i. Spec, kuim'iii .. 7.'. ets.; kmi, $i r,0. PRIZE GLADIOLI Selected Bulbs Crown by a well-known Specialist. Quality Unsurpassed. llren,'hl.-.\ ,-ii-Ih, Sc.irU-1 mill Kill 24.00 GroB's Hybrids. & S. Kpeclu JOHNSON & STOKES, «*£&?%$&*> PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS Send for our illustrated de- scriptive Trade Catalogue. W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J. DAHLIAS. Strong fleM-gruwn roots, whole or divided. Fine assortment. Send for list and prices. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. UeatloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. tnu\ iuiiniiniu' tin licst sorts in cultivation, such as Clinord W. liruton. A. D. I. twin, Nvniphiea, Lemon Giant. Fern Leaf Beauty, Snow Clad. White Swan. Frank Smith, etc Yi I.r HKAVY FIELD C'LIMI'S .It ST As in (i. $,-,.oo per 100, $45.00 per 1000. The Dingee St Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PAUUAC Si* verv nm 1-. Dahlia-, :« v- rv Line tANNAb sorts. '(.hHli-.li.v. ■ -lktfd.iVoti-s Hybrid-. I,. iii"nu... < .. 1 :■;!:.'■ luixtnn-. fully sele.-ted extant. i^?v :^U\t-rj finest kinds. Cieraiiiiiiii-, (ain.it inn-, Moses, Etc., Etc. "We aim to have the wry best. Write us for prices. Everything true to name. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 50,000 CANNAS Ma.leir Tritmna llvai Shrill. s an,l Vine. Sen, I for List. BBNJ. CONNELL, West Orove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN First finality ^Strictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. White fok Special Quotations James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York TO ARRIVK: i^CYCHS EiSl.evoliita Sterns 10 lbs.. $1.00: 100 lbs.. $8.00. From One to Twenty pounds. Address H. H. BERGER& CO., 47 Barclay St., New York 30,000 DAHLIAS Whole field-grown clumps, $4 00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Send for list, we can save you money. A.B.QAVIS&SON.Purcellville.Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BULBS! BULBS! BULBS 50,000 Caladium Bulbs, to close out Tuberoses. Fall delivery. STALLINGS & JOHNSON, Wallace, N. C. HIGH CRADE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS R. & J FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mass. SELECTED STRAINS OF FLORISTS FLOWER SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS in bulk. Illustrated Catalogue. WEEBER & MMt^mBSf" 114 Chambers St., MOW YOKK. the Fl Exchange when writing. REPETITION la the life of advertising— 1 1 is also the life or the lamv.-t, mtul-order seed trade BURPEE'S! BestSeeds that Grow Burpee's Farm Annu known as "I he Lemli Catalogue,1 eli--'.-lllt I If "1 ; -1 J. eo lured plates and 1 •• tells the pla mtifiii illustrations, 1 rite to-day I Do not delay!" It's FREL. . ATLEE BURPEE & CO., Philadelphii MenUon the Florists' Exchange when writing. LITK LIST OF WHOLES A mailed only In those who l»ln Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange NOTICE NURSERY STOCK in large quantities. Wholesale List w ready. CLEMATIS PAIMICULATA Two years, No. 1, at $6.00 per 100; three years, very fine, at $7.25 per 100. LARGE SHADE TREES. For Varieties and Prices see Wholesale List. 6 JEW" Young Stock for Transplanting. \ THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, N.J. FlurUiM' Exchange Hew Crop Flower seeds SEMPLE'S BRANCHING, home grown. QUEEN OF MARKET, best German, in col- LARCE VICTORIA, best German, In colors. Write for Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $1.50 per Hale. Cash. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. EARLY BIRD TOMATO "i oz. 50c: ' : oz. 95c: 1 oz. $1 .75, post paid. Florist Department, D. LANDRETH & SONS 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Flnrisls' Exchange when writing. KHtahllNlied 1802. JUST RECEIVED Latania Borhonica •>V.>r .'Lt JO." \ Price list of Dower seeds for Plortota mailed J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York UuIIiPluO Flowering flslers s Select Strain Improved Branching Donbli Sent tor cutting. Tr. pkt. Oz. Xr. ] White $o.3o $1.00 Pink $0.30 $1.00 Blue " " Red " " Lavender" " Mixed " " Our xew wiiui.-saie Price List ,,r Seeds, plants and Bulbs ta|what you want. Drop us.a postal HENRY F. MIGHELL Seed Growers and Importers IOI8 Market Street PHILADELPHIA iEoHradl Report N. Clark. Mlltord.C ST. PAUL.— B. M. Parmelee, of the John H. Allan Seed Co.. was a recent caller. The catalogue trade has so far reai hi fi about the same volume as last year; but as the biggest trade comes in March and April it is rather early to make comparisons. European shipments are still arriving and will no doubt be acceptable at this late date. Early orders would indicate a heavy trade in seed corn, both field ami s«.,,i varii-ti.-s being in excellent demand. VERITAS. HARRISBURG, PA.— The Holmes Seed Company a few weeks ago moved into its new quarters at 9 North Mar- l,, t Square. The new store is a model of its kind and has been especially fitted up for the business. The sales room extends from Market square to Court avenue, a distance of 162 feet, or one block. It is 30 feet wide; the ceilings are high and it is lighted by the large show windows nd and two large skylights placed in advantageous positions. The fixtures ate of the must convenient de- sign and artistic pattern. A fine suit ■. ith a directors' room and a private office provide necessary facili- i kkecpers and other of- fice help. The big sales room is filled with farm tools, seeds in large and small packages, and florists' and gar- deners' supplies. A well lighted and well ventilated basement, plastered and cemented, fully as large as the sales 248 The Florists' Exchange 150,000 RIVET AND A FULL LINE OF HARDY ORNAME Union County Nurseries, HIRAM T.JONES, ELIZABETH, N. J. room is usfil as n u h.il.-sal^ iK-poi ana is filled from end to end with stacks of bags containing si-ds. bulbs, etc., and farm tools and supplies of all descrip- The catalogues are all mailed, ev.-n those o£ the provincials who wait until the citv fellows make a copy for them to work by. The weather is seasonable, prospects are for an early Spring, and the seedsmen are busy and happy, with the exception, perhaps of those who sold their sweet corn at $3.00 per bushel and their cucumber seed at 35c. per P°For several years there has been a lit- tle nervous cry in the trade that there was not stock enough for the leading articles with which to fill orders. This year the cry continues, and certainly there is more cause for it than there has been hitherto. Wax beans of all kinds but especially \\ ardwell's Kid- ney Wax and Grenell's Rust Proof, are very scarce but there is one or another variety of beans sufficient for the Iven the co and are al ready reducing realize thi their prices. Vine seeds, especially cucumbers, are scarcer than the earlier reports indi- cated. There certainly is not enough at any price to go around. In regard to corn, the dealers seem to be reaching a more rational view of the conditions. To be sure, the crop is not an average one, and the quality in many cases is poor. The scare, how- ever, was not caused by the seedsmen, but 'by the canners, who are in the habit of relying on growers instead of seedsmen for their supplies, not get- tins anv deliveries and turning to the i,..'-'ul-ir 'dealers I" buv. -New records in the way of prices have been made, but now these canners, who were so anx- ious a week or two ago, are beginning to kick themselves and feel ashamed of rushing the prices to the points they ^ i„ their anxiety to make sure of .ipply of seed for ost of the larger real difficulty in ■is find that ng a supply of the mow- ers in the West being unable to obtain cars from the railroad companies for transporting the goods. But as corn is one of the last things wanted, there is no doubt but what it will all come forward in good time, and that prices will be somewhat easier later. Seedsmen who did not get nervous about obtaining supplies and who did not «how an unusual anxiety to sell at pn be. a : at the Ittle sfied than the pluses Tf" a"' great many things, there are enough goods in sight that can be sold at a fair margin of profit. There is a rumor going the rounds that a number of the leading seed houses who quoted on surplus stocks in response to a request from the Depart- ment of Agriculture, feel somewhat in- dignant at the treatment accorded. The one is asking the other who got the or- ders, and all seem to agree that the seedsmen were not considered, but that the business for another year's supply has gone to the contract growers. If this is the case, the seed trade has seme cause for beins dissatisfied after the fair promis rde tee which visited Washington CATALOGUES RECEIVED. MRS. JAMES A. ROOT. Skaneateles. x y wholesale Price last of Native W P. PEACOCK. Atco. N. J.— Descrip- tive'Trade List ahlias, Carnations. Well and profuselj Ulu trated LIVINGSTON SEED I'c.MI'ANY. Oo- A full list PETER York— Am Stock. Hardy Herbaceous Plants, etc. Profuselv illustrated, and containing lists of manv specialties, such as Trained Fruit Trees. 'Bays, Boxwood, etc. KOSTER & CO. SC'seriel BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Jixaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot=Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. NoAgents Catalogue free on demand. No Agents Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. ELU NURSERY STOCK In Fine, Healthy Condition. PLEASE ASK FOR OI/R CATALOGUE. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 3EQBBGE0DS PEONIES. We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SOETS, In nice plants, at $12.00 per 100. List of names on application. W. MAU6ER & SOUS Guernsey England. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Braintree, Hass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS BARGAIN IN DAHLIAS WHILE THEY LAST Large roots "T Win. Agnnw. <'\ W. liniti-n. A.)). Llvoni, Nymphaea, Black Prin I-'riin-e < 'harming. a.t $'J on \»-v kin, Mrs.S. H. RAYNER.Greenport.N.Y. Mention the Florists" Exchanpe when writing. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh a Direct b tattoo. Due to arrive $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. PERENNIALS Now in Demand for Old-fashioned Gardens Trade pkt. ASTER, hardy, large flowered . . $0.25 CAMPANULA CANTERBURY BELLS 20 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA . . .10 DELPHINIUM FORMOSUM . . .15 QAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA .15 HOLLYHOCK, double, separate colors 20 PHLOX, hardy, mixed 25 SWEET WILLIAM 15 D. LANDRETH & SONS Florist Dept. 1217 Market St., _ PHILADELPHIA, PA. SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY. p. & F. NURSERIES Wholesale TREES AND PLANTS I" full assortment Trade^Jatal _^_ Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. jLigustrum Regelianum 1 A variety of merit. Miwli hardier than < al i h.rni.-t. I.ar^'st Stork in America. Ail Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phlla.,Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. the Florists" Exchange wbeo writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET At Reduced Prices. STOYE & STEELE, Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eatontown, I. J. Exchange when writing. e^.EED ORANGES KIN KANS. 8-24in., " " " 30.00 ORtNGES, LEMONS, LIMES. rine Specimen Plants, well branched 3-4 ft., $2.00 Strong field-grown $10.00 per 100 CLHHtTIS APIIFOUA. A fine variety, somewhat similar to C. Paniculata, hut Moonm Kirli.r ;m\\ n plants, i.VLfhn SN 00 per 1000 (Not less than 400 of a class at 100(1 rate.) Latanias, Pandanus, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. Write for Catalogue. P. J BERCKMANSCO. Inc , Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta Ca. MAPLES 50,000 Straight, Smooth, Handsome Maples. NORWAY. ENQLlStl SYCAMORE. SILVER-LEAVED. 0 100 <) J.T.LOVETT, Little Silver, N.J. WANTED. 40,000 Berberis Thunbergii size and price. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, 1» . V. Mention the florists' Exchange when writing. in; -.i/.-, j'j.-..iii) ]..i- inn and uii, sir. no per 100. New Ward Blackberry. $5.00 per 100. All F.O.B. One Year Palmetto Asparagus. WOO per 1000. D. BAIRD, BURD, N.J. DEATH OF S. CRANE, FORMER OWNER. Forced Sale of NuRSLRY bTQGK NORWICH NURSERIFS, O. E. RYTHER, Propr. NORWICH. CONN. E. G.— Norway Maples, 12 ft.. $25.00 per 100. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. When in Europe come and seen Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on rn< ■■■: imre.sl.bhifst mtrain Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Brown Brofhers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Watt Plants Early and Late Plat Dutch, Suq| ■ mo, ISiR Itnst.l LETTUCE Benton Market and other vara., 15c. per 100; M.ooper WOO; J8.50 per 10,000. LEEK 15°- w* 100; tI0° per 1000' PARSLEY Strong, 40c. per 100; $1.50 per 1000. If wanted by mail always add 10c. per 100. R.VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. The Florists' Exchange 249 Nursery Department Henry Bj \ oet, senior member of , In in hi i l.liro.il.'l s l'.y\ net. til' I >\ . I H ind, died mi February 15, ;ni tii years. PAINESVILLE, 0 Will McCleary, Mi,, grove, has arropn-d a pus i ith the Storrs & Harrison ( tampans atJNTSVILLE, ALA.— Deeds have ■en tiled in I lie I'i nl>ate < '.mrt c.mv.-.v- ,g the John T. Paul farm of 132 acres Miti nrj In tlii* Alabama Nursery imipaiiy. who will eslablish an exten- ve nursery. Grafting: Wax. XgOse who have a little grafting to i. ami who may not desire to buy wax inly manufactured, would rind that aide by the old style formula satisfae- iry. The ingredients are: One pound ill'ow. two pounds I swax and four mnils resin, melted together and well lixed. When cold, it becomes quite ird. requiring re-melting before a sec- nl use. li is applied with a small ush. Those who wish a ready-made •eparatinn ran easily obtain it in any jrtcultural store. Roses for Old Trees. Wistarias, Virginia creeper and many her vines are seen used for covering il trees; but very seldom roses. There ■ ■ many of the climbing sorts perfect- - hardy which, when permitted to imliii- over the dead limbs of a tree, i iiiiu' objects of great beauty. Crim- ■ 11 Rambler and the many kinds of vbriil YVirhuiaian.i imshs. the Gloire de ijnn. si-tigera and like kinds, are love- Bbjei ts when in bloom. Old trees, .e-sores when unadorned, become vis- Ins of beauty when tastefully planted ill mi n-.-i'itmi-nl ..I" vines. Spring is linn Dead Branches in Evergreens. Junipers and other evergreens are lia- i to lose a branch tit limes, spoiling i«ippearance of the tree. This should "\i inline by tying a live branch in ti " ■ , something often easily done >' spreading out slightly the liv n-s ■ar it. arose about to purchase a tree will I., inn . - reject one exactly suiting ieni had it not a defective branch, leu by tying a live one in the breach ■T.Mhinr, wmild have b.en satisfac- HV. It is some little time before a ■d branch takes kindly to its new siliiin. but its ..bjectinns are over- ■me in time, and the blemish will be the past. Japanese Variegated Grape. A vim- of read, sale is the variegated ipanese grape, Vitis heterophylla l&gata; and a real, hardy vine at lit. I have mentioned this vine be- te, praising it for its many merits. is fast growing, and whether in the »-n ground or in a pot. attracts even ie's attention. The variegation con- sts of green, white and pink, all Hum ■ lors appearing in stems and foliage, tttle clusters of beiiies succeed, which •• green, pink and blue in turn, and hen in their ripening stages are a autiful show. As a pot or a vase ant in Summer it has no equal in its ay. It is a vine that sells itself, its any merits appealing to all wh.i e it. Sandy Soil for Newly Set Trees. JBtit very few of those who lose trees transplanting I hem know that, in any cases, the loss results from not iving the roots closely incased in ith. Roots must be closelv fitted ith soil, or the tree cannot live. To t the soil to cover nicely all the ■ots is not always an easy matter; e may try our best, yet from various uses it may not be possible to do it. imetimes very large roots are close togel her; at i lei may t thi • ered, and la bi Ing pracl Iced to great advantage by a tew, which Is to il- Band fui' lining in about the roots; and those who use 11 are flj llghti il <* oh the result, it is so fine that ii quickly finds Its way Into e\ ei y 'hi i.. i lev ice, covei Ing all the rooti Spll ndiilly, better than anyl bin:, ell ■ could do, Besides doing ibis, as all gardeners know , new roots Boon Corm in sand, and this alone rails Cor its use. Only enough is employed to mvi i tile rOOtS Well, ;| Mel' u hi.'ll I Hi I illtll \ soil is Bill .1 in i" complete the work. Try it, and be convinced of its utility! When to Plant Magnolias. The advent of February means the beginning of the planting season to lee „i|| in Spring, planted In Au- tumn, while many other sons vry much prefer Spring setting. Even those of us living Nmth should be on the alert now looking to the planting of these trees, settling on what we wish lone, that the planting may be effected at the earliest day after the ground permits in Spring. It is a great task to the average nurseryman to get his planting done in good season. Orders pile up all Win- ter, and with the appearance of the robin every mail brings the inquiry. "Where are my trees?" And to satisfy his customers his own planting is often neglected. This should not be. Put on more men, if you must. Get your own planting done early. It means many a dollar more to you by the time the season's growth is over. Get in first the trees and shrubs that bud out early, such as weeping willow, larch, Tartarian honeysuckle. Japanese snow- ball; and do not miss the magnolia and tulip trees. Bushes for Shifting Sands. Along our coasts, where sand drifcs form and disappear, according to the prevailing winds, something to fix the permanency of the drifts, or to prevent their forming in certain places is often very much desired. To those familiar with our coasts it must be a common occurrence to note the presence of the sand! It indicates that this is on ' the first shrubs to be thought of foi the purpose. These shrubs can be found all along the Jersey coast, many of them eight to ten feet high, having mounds of sand about them six feet high, blown there in gales of wind. These mounds do not hurt the bushes. The rain that falls permeates to the roots of the bushes easily, carrying the oxygen of the air with it, which is all that the roots ask for. The burying of the branches does no harm. All along the sea fronts on the coasl are bushes thriving, suggesting what should be attempted by those who wish lo plant. In addition to the wax myrtle there is the beach plum, Prunus marltlma, growing often side by side with the other. Then there is the groundsel shrub, Baccharis halimefnlia. which de- lights in sandy pkir.es; pitch pine, 1'inus rigida; black alder. Prinos ver- ticillatus; swamp alder, Alnus serru- laia; the holly and many of the huckle- berries, and many other sea coast shrubs. And the value of vines should not be overlooked. The Virginia creeper is often found rendering valuable service in covering and holding sand dunes, besides ornamenting them greatly by its lovely Fall foliage. Wild grapes, too, perform the duty of binding to great advantage. T have not seen the near the coast, but fur- ther inland it may be found running over sandy ground, beautifying and binding it. It is well worth the time of one contemplating such planting to take a i ty's run to the seashore, some wild place, where he can see what Na- ture plants in such situations. JOSEPH MEEHAN. STOCK IN FIRST CLASS CONDITION, FROM 2 INCH POTS. No less than 5 of one variety at those prices. GERANIUMS .i. ,;.., ..I. in., i FaVOl lie. Mine , Landry, 8. \. Ni IMIIIIII liini'Mi' M t Willi,- Sun, Ml X.I 1 .1, Inn .1 . . i , \ . ,i I | ]ili. A.-byraii llrnanl, t^iieon i Win. I wim;. $2.00 per 100. Special prices on large lots. Strictly Our Selection. I 000 and over, $ 1 7. 60 a I 000 SCENTED GERANIUMS Hose. Balm, Nutmeg, Lemon and Oa* Leaved, *:i.oo per 100. Per 100 Giant and Dwarf Double $2 no lies, Emersonil, VerschaffeltU. 2 no I. Bte I TO] .'HI' I Dwf White. 2 no llii-ra. Bi I i,ii. I Yellow a 00 i- Bprengeit, 2 . in. pots 8 50 Sanderson! 5 on ii \ ine Bulbs 2 50 I'liiinibi Salvia. Sil >.iio h. /i: COLEUS Brand in Cn I III mill tin. Jmiirr Iota in, t.-r. will.). $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. .mixed. $1.00 per 100; A ill TII.OV i eiip.se, s.-r.im, Si.iivi-iilr do I'lltl I. Illrie, (J,,),] , ; 0 pei ion. < INH 18. ♦ :.oo [ dam I I \ BOOTS, large tic I. imps. ».-,.00 p.-r inn. 11 Mir wl.-.-tl..ii, »l no p. i 100), LANTANA8, \. Cook, aurora, B, Bayard II.irkelt'K l'erl.'.'t|,.|l, |n l|, nt $3.00 per 100. ii < iimas, I,, ,, , , , ,,Mli gpeeioea, i railing Queen, and others a Glory, Major -»-* 0.1 . it im . :t M <\I.\I>IIM Ks.ul.nt.ini ISull.s. lii-l Send for Catalogue of Pull Line of Greenhouse and Bedding Plants. Notice our Vegetable Plant Advertisement. B. YIICEIIT. JH. & SOI. WHIIB piarsn. nit. _Mention_tlie_FIorists|_ Exchange when TREES. TREES. Norway and Sugar Maple. Different sizes: come and sec tli.m. Nursery adjoining Inter- State Fair Grounds. Wm. J. Chinrtick, Trenton, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS The Jessamine Gardens, Mention the Florists' Exchange wb TREE SEEDS Otlr new descriptive CATALOGUE OK 8EKDS .il American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, llerlmcenus Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring; It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, PInehurst, N. C. Olio Katzenateln. [tier. P. OIWERHERH 1123 Summit Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. JTJST RECEIVED FROM 0TO H0LLA1TD lTORSERIES:: Rhododendrons, Azaleas. Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. EVERGREEN An immense Stock "f both largo and small sized EVERGREEN TREES in great variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morris.ille, Pa, Surplus nursery Slock Apple, I', .icii. Norway Maple, Irian Juniper, AiMimi.nii.i-. Hale Plum, C. L LONGSDORF, S. Floradale, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. W.tf T. SMITH COMPANY Geneva, N. Y. M 1101 I S VI I GROWERS Or Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Fruit Trees and1 Small Fruits A TIMELY TIME FOR A TIMELY EDITION MARCH 28 250 The Plorists9 Exchange Double Petunias A Buperb collection of 50 varieties. B. C, 100 by mail, Dot less than 5 of earn variety ... $1 25 PETUNIA (,|:A Mill Ion V, single, 20 (DENS, R. C. eluding Stella i'lSA and AUS- drac.en.v TRALIS. I., to is in ; :; m J'lI.KA Ml M'lhA, Artillery l'lant ■■■VAIXSIIN.1 G VI. I-:. all.,, and r.i Cash with order, please. GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSIES WORTH RAISING ;an be dug in the field , 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N, J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. PHNSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Small plants. $4.00 per 1000. Large plants, ready to bloom. $1.00 1-m t KH); $x.o0 per 1000. Seed, $1.00 perpkt.; $5.00 per oz. Caah with order. E. B. JENNINGS, I"&.B" South-port, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS frames,, $3.uu per low, $%.iki per 10,000. lii-llis .iniisH'^. I.iir^f-t .1- hi l.lc red and white, large plant* $2.00 per lirtm. Gladioli. Finest light and mottled, large ..iill-s, 98,00 per 1000. " My own raising, saved Custav Pitzonka, Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PAHSIES Fine, large, transplanted plan:- cold frame, jiriye strain, Bugnot Verbenas, B. C. Double White Daisies, large plants. '5.00 per 1000. Dwarf Blue Lobelia, 1000. Kxtra large plants, euming in I'll, I, *1.<<0 per "" ■. per 100: $5.00 per 1000. per 100; C. $1.00 perlOil; is.oo per loon. Asparagus, from flats, ready for potting: fcprc I . _• . 1 1 . * I - r 1IKI; S7.00 per 1000. Cyelamen, from Hats, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000: 2sj in. pots, $3 per lui; 3 in.. 84 per 100. s. Al> -Mini. i i ,1, Hill Top Green- In. uses, 15-16 dray Ave.. I ti.a, N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. PANSIES Roemer'g Superb Prize Pansies. Strong, fine stocky plants, in mixed colors, by mail, 75c. per 100 ; $3.00 per 10(H) ; $:>5. 00 per lo.Ooo. Large transplanted plants, in bud and bloom, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSIES. Finest strain m the world; raptured first prize at London Hnrtiriiliui.il --how for its exquisite bril- i ii ge transplanted plante >l;u lb \ fiht'iKi-. .-nn i ].•-■-. . I of t\vel\ i' «>t Pansy Plants Large Flow Asp.-u-igUH Sp Coleus, 20 var., 2 in. pot Geraniums, lOvar., 2*4 i Canna Roots, 10 var.... pots. $2.50 and JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware. Ohio. Florists' Exchange Express Rates. Editor Florists' Exchange : If any one has an idea that he can soften the hearts of the express com- panies with regard to charging exor- bitant rates, let him discard it. All our appeals will bo of no avail. But that the companies can be brought to terms there is but very little doubt. My opin- ion on this subject you will find ex- pressed in the following letter, which I wrote to the Wells-Fargo Company: "To The Wells-Fargo Express Co. "If everybody would do as I have done the last four weeks you would soon find out that it is not to your in- terest to charge exorbitant rates. No one can reach you by persuasion; you have a monopoly and you know it. The sweetest song of the nightingale could not bring any softening to your hearts. But competition and using freight, where formerly you were favored; these are the springs which will make you jump. Why not organize an ex- press by automobile? This will surely come, if you continue your greedy ex- actions. "My letter would be to no purpose unless I told you what I, in my modest way, have done. "(1) All my marketing which for- merly came by your express reaches me by Erie Railroad, Friday's fast freight train, and is delivered Satur- day morning in excellent shape. "(2) Instead of making daily ship- ments of cut flowers, I make them only every other day. "(3) Empty boxes are shipped on Fri- day by Erie Railroad freight. I never will in future use your express unless necessity compels me, and my prayer is that it never will. "Now let others appeal to your sense of justice. I am certain that your eyes are only open to your own greed, and all the petitions and resolutions of rose growers will prove of no avail "OTTO ANDREAE. "Central Valley, N. Y." Messrs. Poole & Purllant, of Belle- fontaine, O., have written to their local paper, questioning' a statement that ap- peared in the New York Press to the effect that the express companies give better service for less money than does the Postofflce Department. They say: "The rate on a one-pound package of cut flowers by mail from Bellefontaine to Degraff is 16 cents, or to any part of the country for the same rate. The same package from this city to Degraff by the American Express Company is 3S cents, two and a half times as much, and if the said package should be handled by two express companies the rate is increased again 5U per cent., or The firm advocates government own- ership, adding: "It is only government ownership that will make the price of coal two dollars and ninety cents per ton in place of five dollars per ton as it is now." The State Florists' Association of In- diana has passed the following resolu- tion, a copy of which has been for- warded to John N. May, chairman of the S. A. F.'s legislative committee: WHEREAS, The Increased express rates i i l iri d unjust, unreasonable : , .. ni , ii. ,i i is of the State api" npanies, it is te Florists' As- pcal to you, the pa. katle.s promptly, or breakage of any kind, will now be promptl, taken up with the com- panies, as the florists feel that they have been imposed upon and discriminated against. kespeet tally sul 'milted by thecommit- ted by the core H. HELLER. Chairman. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI, - ^ n- COLEUS <_'. YerschaileUn ami C. B.j.ddur . Fuchsias, 25 \ arii n.- llotilili- IVtiini.is II. Imi n.|H's, darJ Silvias. -, h, t-i'... I ■ . , I. Mil U.M.I.I.- >«.■.■, MlsMUII ■\y,erat uiu-, I' I'.i'i!'; ■■ ar, I -. ' ■ C. A. Harris & Co., Delanson, N.Y. Write for Prices PALMS. JARDINIERE FERNS, DRAC^NAS MASSANGEANA. LINDENII AND SANDERIANA, PAN- DANUS VEITCHII. BUSH RUBBERS. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, V207 Williamsburg. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS and GERANIUMS. limiciii Ivy. l".i in,, $2,110 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AZALEAS. PALMS, AZALEAS Plants. The largest SANDER, Bruges, Belgium Agent, A. DIMMOCK 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing. NOW \H BLOOM! Plants. Pn.ni pi dHna airs ni.'ulo in Brooklyn and New York. Write for our illustrated catalogue A. SCHULTHEIS, P. O. Box 78, College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. EASTER BLOOMING PUNTS ffiB in. $3.00 per doz. than t'v.r l.t'i'orc, li in. Sti.im j,tT ,it,/. Sp.n- Cineraria Hybrid:., c in., m (.loom now or foi Kaster. Have a I -e mil l.'.uiii. At the rate ol $2 00. &3.00, ■-! 00 per doz. Hyacinths of my own nnpmlat ion, .ill shades 4 in. pots. $10,110 per loo. Tmunrsol Tulips, nil ami yrllmv, .hml.h-, hrsi GODFREY ASCHMANN, ';:;;, /.'Vivii^MA Bell Phone 630 -09a. Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pol Plants. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, FOR EASTER FLIWERlli ', .let. ;'•.,. „l" , ',',1 |,1 ,1,|- .Jl'llll . net <;,-,,i~t:,~, n, l,i„l ;lii J M.rain.l.ire pi,,,,,!, $3. Cineraria's'.'..., '-'pi.!, ,'' -V /,.i p, 'r'.'o.'. 'n'.'"' "' UTIGA FLORAL CO., °d Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlUnj1 THE CILTUHK ( >E ADIANTUM : FARLEYENSE By JULIUS LINDSTIiiiM, formerly Fnrleyenn _- mw,t;i tie K. ni PI an Nurseries, Sum in it. N. Mr. Clias. U..ok. l'isl,kill-oi,-Hiids..ii, write. iim, .i l.ii iiy, use. As t... cultural direction you h-ave explained s,> fully, clearly and coi ROBT. CRAIG & SON ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons ...CARNATIONS... ■ and Novelties in Decorative Plants S Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Fa. Florists' Exchange ORCHIDS V.Te beg to recommend our fine and larae stock < Orchids to everyone growing this rhtss of plant: i want plants that will pay, don't t'or-t-t th: is the kind of stocl Also fine liv, sphaj; l.askets of all kmdn. lihrous lVat o LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J -RUBBERS " Vl'.Oll I.. +.". ,m r Do/en. Al.-oall kind- ,1 Sl'KIMi STOCK White ron 1'iiiies BENTZEN FLORALCO 4025 Marcus Ave., St. Louis,Mo. riorlsta' Exchange when wrli i The New Nephrolepis Fern ANNA FOSTER The most beautiful fern yet introduced. Very prolific ; quick seller ; very low prices. From 3 in., *20.00 per 100. Kentias. $50.00, $75.00, $100.00 per 100. Rubbers, ?I.ihi to $o.iki per do/. Asparagus Spi engeri, 3 in., stronjz, $S.OO per 100. L. H. FOSTER, 46 King st. Dorchester, Mass, Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. Decorative Palms HAERENS BROS., Somergem, Belgium /IUGUST R0LKER& SONS, P.O. Box 762, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK Wyncote, Pa. GEOWER or Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. i2«and 3 in.. $3.00 per 100. ttlNEKAKIA STK1.I.ATA, 4 ill., $5.00 per 100. IIOHGAINVII.I.KA, from 1 in,, $2.00; from 5 in., liitshv, $3.ihi per doz. IK I S KI.ASTK \ (Kul.l.en, 5 mid (1 in., fine, $4,00 to $U.'«> per ,l,i/ , a, ,-,>!', line to si/ Mention the Florists' Exchange The Florists' Exchange 251 AZALEAS FOR EASTER. ',',',',',', 'i?i.''V !„ i,-: '!-.' luo. 3 inch, \:r [B i (v'h'i't i UN ' & SONS . Wholesale Florists, hen writing. 20,000 All Pot-Grown «. !•• you ini BOSTON 1 ERNS. 15.00 ;; Sin. f i.i.iki ,,. i- i.H ;n, 00.00 Bin. . 100.00 " HI in., ?l .'.li, $2.V.S2.30ea GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. AZALEAS 10tol21n. heads. $0.50 per doz.; $511.00 per 100. 12 to 14 in. heads, $7.50 per do/..; $00 .no per loci. 14 to II! in. heads. $11.00 per doz.: one plant, $1.00. Larger plant* at lowest wholesale prices Ferns. 4 in. asso ' " 100. 2*j in. Assorted Latnnifi Horlioniea. Ked need Prices, a-in pots. $H.U0 per 100; 4 ill. pots. $15.1111 per lim; fL'nii per doi.: 6-in. pots. $25,110 per 100; $3.50 per doz.: 6-in. pots. $4O.0ii per 100: $5.00 per doz.; from Sin. pots ^nd larger, $2.50 eaeli and upward, aecordiinrto size. Kentia l-'orst eti.i n;i ;m,l lleliiioreana, from 2^-in. pot-s. $7,110 per PHI: lie (lots, $12.C~ ;d(W.: from 7-in. pots and upward, at $1.75 1 Areca Luteacens, 4 in. pots. $20.00 per 100; 5-in. Fine stock of 60c. upward. Flue ..oil per I v., 1- 8, fine specimens. L. D. Telephone S72a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. AZALEASMEASTER Our atooh is larger and liner Limn ever before ■ liiril varieties, Including id per cent. Mmo. Van tier Cruyssen. not delay ordering, the sooner the plants are shipped the danger to the buds. .. i un .w oo ■■ U i PALMS Areca Lutescens. Ill 00 711 IHI Kentia Forsteriana. FERNS For Fero Dishes. FOR IMMEDIATE I'SE. Per 100 [Per 1000 -is lo 52 52 to 54 54 to 58 LATANIA BORBON1CA. i.ilivi s Iii.hi-li. Per doz. Per 1 ■ « > Per I"1" $0 50 ?4 Oil ?3I1 Oil GO 5 00 40 00 PHCENIX CANADENSIS. ■inch tubs, 3K to 4 feet high, bushy and shapely, $5.00 i shapely, $13.00. feet high, bushy and M | .I.. .. fin cm p.-r $'. i per I mi I! ■• 140 00 50 ■' ■'■ Ill II. 60 " IS 00 l 00 " 24 00 ! 60 " 30 CHI .25 00 " KENTIA BELMOREANA. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1 HENRY A. DREER, 7l4Ches.nu.St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Exchange whe Mention tin- Fli.rlsts'_ Ex<-1iiiiiki.' BOSX01ST FERJSTS 5 In. pots per doi., ?S.OO 6 In! •' Btrong!'.!'!!!'^'.'..'.!'.'.'.. '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. " 6'.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 4 In. pots, fine plants per doz., $1.50 Furnished with leaves per doz., $5.00 FERINS FOR DISHES 2 In. pots, good varieties per 100, $3.00 The GEO. WITTB0LD CO. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago, j n the Florists' Exchange when AZALEAS for EASTER All the best forcing varieties, with good proportion of Mme. Van der Cruyssen and Simon Mardner. 12 to 14 in. crowns, $45.00 per 100. 14 to 16 in. crowns, $60.00 per 100. A quantity of fine bushy specimens, Mme Van der Cruyssen, Niobe, Simon Mardner, etc., with 10 to IS in. crowns, $15.00 per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (True Belgian Variety). 5 and 6 In. pots, IS to 20 in. high $30.00 per 100 i in. pots, 10 to 12 in. high . . .. 20.00 " " 3 in. pots 15.00 » " KENTIA BELMOREANA. 2% in. pots, strong plants $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 3 in pots 12.00 " " 100.00 " " ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS I CAN N AS Strong seedlings from flats, $2.00 a 100 | $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000 THE ST0RRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. FERNS OUR SPECIBLTY In order to make room for Fern See, nines for our Summer trade, we oiler you while tin y last a fine stock of the followinu: Assorted Ferns, for jardinieres in twelve of the best varieties, from 2% in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. (Samples free.) Adiantum Cuneatum. 4 in. plants, $15.00 per 100 ; $140.00 per 1000 ; 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Adiantum Gracillimum. 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Telephone Call 29-1 Anderson & Christensen, SHORT HILLS, IX. J. Mention tbe Exchange writing. HEW « TIGS 1 WAIT Special low prices on Palms to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool grown; well-shaped plants. None better. Areca Imtescens, 3 plants to pot, 4, 6, S In., $25.00, $10.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentia Belraoreana and Forsterinna, 3,4, 5 and 0 in., $12.00. IS5.00, H0.00 and $100.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, 2 and 3 in.. $4.00 and $8.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumoaua, 3 in., $8.00 per 100. Sprellgeri, 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. Dractena Inilivisa, 4 in. and 6 in., $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. English Ivy, 2 and 3 in., $3.00 and $0.00 per 100. VincaVar., 2 in., $2.00 per 100; 3 In., $1.00 per 100 (i.-i-a ii iiiniH, single Gen. Orant. double Oen. Grant, s. A. Xutt, La Favorite, llonnot, pi.itevme, Kicard, Primus Perkins, 2 in.. $'-'.60 per 100. Ageratiuii, blue and white. 7.', eta. per 100. Carnations. Pi. Wm. s, ott. fl lnle CI 1. P. L. In. . ColenSi mixed, Argenitiuii, blue and white. Scarlet Base. l'etmii.-i, Lobelia. All 2 Inch pots. $2.00 perl Florists' Exchange KENTIAS Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4 In. pota, $6.00 per doz.; 7 in. jiots. $2.00 to $2.50 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $15.00 each. Kentia Forsteriana. 2'. in. pets. $i:,.cici per 1 :<; In. P"ts. $1S.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3>; In. pots, $18.00 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-, In. pots, $1.26 per doz. ; 6 in. puts. $2.00 per doz. Rubber Plants, «'• in. pets, 2 ft. high. $5.00 to tfi.oo per doz. Branch Rnbhers 12 to 16 in. high, ,5.00 to $7.00 per doz. WILLIAM A, BOCK, No, Cambridge, Mass. • Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. March 26 The Saturday, Before the second Sunday Before Easter Special Spring Trade Edition March 28 252 The Plorists9 Exchange AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES First crop now ready. Strong plants from 2% inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Oar young plants of American Beauty are exceptionally fine this year, and we extend a cordial invitation to intending planters to inspect our stork. Orders booked now for Spring delivery, and will be filled in rotation. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill. Del. Co, Pa AMERICAN BEAUTY ; selected and iii prln F. D.VREELAND, Paterson, N.J. WHITE and PINK ROSES Mme. COCHET. Price, S10.00 per 100. Cash, please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. MJ. PEDIGREE ROSES. Edwin Lonsdale, put- lemon-white. Win. K. Harris. pale flesh '•■■• Win. V, Oreer. oreamy-wliite. pink edging. Prof. C. 8. Sargent, ri.-h yellow and buff. Robert CraiK.v.-llmw.-li.'t'le.l with apricot. John Burton, deli, -ate poach color. All fragrant, very double, undeniably hardy and strong growers. HQOPESBRO. & THOMAS, R&& MTEST CHESTER, PA. Mention the Florist** Exchange when writing. HARDY ROSES, Etc. FOR SPRINC DELIVERY. C. H.JOOSTEN, ,Txi,,,'.."t" "B New York Mention tfap Florists' Exchange whPD writing. ROSE PLANTS inn -.-.<> ■•■v hhm) Kaise £4 (10 per 10u; $3n.0ii per 1000. Cash must accompany order. J. HENRY BARTRAM. Box 5. LANDSDOWNE, PA. Telephone 45L. Mention the Florists' Kxt-tmnye when writing. ROSES. BOSTON FERNS. IBM, Lincoln, III. Special Spring Trade Edition MARCH 28 Golden Yellow Rose Awarded $50 and Gold Medal, Kansas City Silver Medal, > Massachusetts Horticultural Society ^ Silver Medal, ■ Pennsylvania Horticultural Society «|» Silver Medal, = = Chicago Horticultural Society *jf Silver Medal, ■= = American Institute, New York ^ Silver Medal, = « S. F. A. 0. H., Indianapolis 4* FOR SALE BY SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO., New Castle, Ind. THE E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Indiana E. G. ASMUS, West Hoboken, New Jersey 4» For Prices and Description apply to above. *f> £f4NfM|H|Mf4MiHMr4'**MHf^ Mention Urn riorUU' Eichtnge when writing. ROSES •While. Yellow unci Pink Rambler •i limbing Mario Guillot Mme. Pernet Ducher Tennessee Belle Mme. F. Kruger Empress of China •Lamarque •Mario Guillot Marie Ducher Vein do Flora •WTlite and Pink Maman Soupert Climbing White Pet •Marie Van Houtte •Beaute Inconstant Climbing Bridesmaid Bon Silene •Mme. Jos. Schwartz Yellow Hermosa Purple China Agrippina de la I Sisters de Lye W. A. Richardson Safrano Media President 'Mrs. Pe Graw Miss Wenn •Mary Washington Chr ers.il Fa v. •Gruss an Teplitz •Mme. Sehwaller Lucullus i lolden Rambler Manda's Triumph Man pi is de Vivens J. B. Varrone Sylph The Queen Duehesse De Brabant Isabella Sprunt Mine. Camille Triumph Pernet Pere Wichuraiana Comtesse Frigneussc White Malmaison Rainbow Striped Malmaison Prairie Queen •Papa Gontier $3.00 per 10O; $25. per lOOO. Mme. De Wattevillc Mine. Welche Mine Heste •Bridesmaid 'Yellow. Pink andClothild Cochet •White. Pink and Red Li •Hermosa Golden Gate •Crimson Rambler -Mareehal Niel Climbing Meteor Catherine Mermet Meteor-Petite Leonie Ceeii Brunner •Perle •Kaiserin Souv. de Malmaison Mrs. Robert Peary •Climbing "Wootton •Climbing Malmaison Moss Roses. •Glory of Mosses •Prolific •Alice Leroy •Basroger $4.00 per lOO; $35.00 per lOOO. Mrs. Robert Garrett •Souv. de Wootton President Carnot Helen Gould —Captain Christy Lyonnah — General Jacqu — Ulrieh Brunner — Coq. des Alpes - -Mine. Plantier — Paul Neyron — Gloire de Margottin Prince Camille de Rohan —Louis Van Houtte - -Magna Charta ill, —Marshall P. Wilder i pots. $10.00 per 100. a Star, $»00 per lOO* Dash, $12.00 per 10O.— CHRYSANTHEMUMS. nal.lo. Titian, of Castlewood. Kentucky. Mr: for, hi Yellow ts, $2.50 per lOO. lanuiaffn g'innu Pi CARNATIONS-Piants. 2 inch pots, $3.00 pet •rocker, The Marquis. Flor: Mrs. F. Joost, C ing varieties. tt. Daybreak, A C^UNTM. A inch pots. $4 OO per lOO. 4 inch pots, $(! OO per lOO. Heady March 20th. Following Varieties. i 'bai lotto. Austria. Charles Henderson. Florence Vangliaii. Itali; Oozy, Alpholise BuuvitT. lSurbunk and Alleniania. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. VIOLETS. Marie llar.lv English V ASPARAGUS Plum ASPARAGUS Sprei VINCAS, j'm . $2 5 SANSEVIERA 7,ea MARGUERITES. 1' TRADESCANTIA, ACHILLEA. The AMPELOPSIS Ve CIGAR PLANT. 2 SAXIFRAGA Sat POTHOS AUREA, 2 ACHYRANTI- COBSA Scar STAPELIA S WHITE AND BLUE IA ROSEA, ,o Is ' $i.l'ii £\ fil 9« (6 00 $2.E i- in . $4 00; a a st. i.oi Is, 2% in . .. in , $2 50 f, in., $2.50 Pear], 214 per LOO! in., $2.50 n $2.50 per 100; Eng- 00. , $: per 100. i, 214 in. pots, $3.00 en tosa. L'1.. ,ii per 100. ill. pots. in. pots $3.00 per % in. pots. s'J.MI per _. 111. pots $3.00 per . 'J',. HI mis, $2 50 E Plumbago, 2H in. in. pots i All Stock From 2li Inch Pots. 'ERI , LANTANAS. assorted. ALTERNANTHERAS I UMBRELLA PLANTS $4 00, and $6. r n AGERATUMS, PrinCeS CLIMBING Nast aboil, $2.50 per 100. rtiums, 3 best kinds. Wonder and Sunbeam. FUCHSIAS, single ami double II variolic $2,511 per 100. HARDY Scotch Pinks, 6 varieties, $2.' Oil lelies. $ pel mil Purple, $2.50 PEPPERMINT Geraniums. $2. no pe BOSTON FERNS, r, in pans. $4. II ,l,a . s in pans, $lo mi per ,loz. ABUTILON, Souv. ,1, Bonn and Sa NATIONAL PLANT COMPANY, Dayton, Ohio. The Florists' Exchange 253 BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. CAKN VI'l. INS. lli'tls t luit :nv shuw- Iiik Blgns of exhaustion will be very Ei h benefited bj an application of ll,i„i.l manure once a m ek. The sin- face soil of 111.- I.eii.li.-s should be dis- I it t it- ns pnssilili' from n"W mm; and where certain pink varieties In color from ti mch sun _>,,,, omi atti hi ion to shading will be necessary. Cuttings that were root- ind are now well established in their pots or flats, will be Just as Eel) off If kepi in a cool house. There Is no need to hold the plants in a grow- InK temperature: they will make just as good sleek in the field it kepi cool ami stunly as will plants that are grown alone for all thej are worth be- and the time to pul them outdoors. BOSES Where tile liellelles h.l\o llol lia.l a g I mulch of fertilizer, it is in order now to feed with liuuid manure nmiiiiU With the lengthening of the days, and brighter sunshine, venti- lation becomes more necessary, and some little care is required in order to keep the temperatures normal without inviting an attack of mildew. l.'l.nW BRING PLANTS— Easter is hut live weeks distant now, and potted plants intended for that occasion will need to be governed accordingly. Bydrangeas should have their buds well in sight, or they will be too late. Hoc may yet be started, but will re- quite lots of forcing to be brought in on ti IVutzias should be brought In during the coming week, as also should the pans of lily of the valley. Genistas need holding back rather than f.u.ine.. likewise many of the azaleas. I'ot roses that seem forward and are beginning to show flower buds, will need to be kept rather cool to have them in the best possible condition. American Rose Society. At the annual general meeting of the American Rose Society, to be held at Philadelphia, Pa., on March 25, 1903, the following motions will be intro- duced, notice of same having been given on January 2S last by Mr. Frank I.. Moon, Chatham. N. J.: (a) To amend the constitution in Attic],- iv.. Sec. 2, so that it shall say: "An executive committee of twelve" Instead of "six." (b) To amend the by-laws in Article II , See 2, so that it shall say: "Four to he elected each year." instead of "two." LEONARD BARRON. Secretary. New York, February 19, 1903. si-':'i' I.AGINKM.A 1IKXTICUWTA, E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, pa. CLEMATIS PANICULATA ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI Extra strong, 2^ in.. J2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co.. Reorganization of Jno. A. Doyle A Co. Springfield. 0. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CINERARIAS Pw,iri\iTi,l s.ini-fUvarf Giant-flow. r> I i plantB. from 2'- in. i><>t-, fL'..»u i>. r WO; H in. pots, ♦4.00 per 1011. All of tin-in iva.l> for -'» inrli; will make liu.- selling plant* for Easter. cannis EgKi;";; *l .511 'per Bill; ?i-''»' !ii'r'|i»>i ( i ■ ]... i Shellroad Greer houses, iiranuei' ii. Baltimore Md. Verbena Giant 1" kinds, R. C, 50 ct s. per 100 ; 3 in.. $2.00 per 100. AI/TKKN ANTIIKHAS, red ami yellow. GIANT I'ANSIKS, in variety equal to anv Snii-la. tieii rn.inuiteed. Tine ato.-ky plants. 92.60 per 1000. 11(11 I'.ll: ll.MMKs. leiief.llow, Snow- Cash. Rooted cuttings prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS:: STRONG, IN ay, INCH POTS $5 00 per 100. H.STEINMETZ, Raleigh, N.C. GERANIUMSjr1'':^ coleus ,'v ;,.'..■;'. ':'.'' •.}..'..:■'■■; ',:;: C ANN AS -. ■ ': ,'. ., *, .,' ",'■ ■'::'1 ROOTED CUTTINGS Ager.itiini, -ielln .on ii Alyssnm, double, Impatiflis, the gnaen.. ml lor list of Chrysanthemums an Central Michigan Nursery, KALAMAZOO, MICH. NOTICE! IromflatB.'s:'. uOperloo; $-'5.00 per loon. Beiconla VLrx, In 12 standard varieties, fnini J '« in puis, S400 per 100; { IE 00 per luoo. « annas i Dormant Tuliers). 2-3 eyes, I'lias llen.lerni.li, ( hi a-... rio rem-. Vaiiirhnii. ^iii.en Charlette. Alehouse ^'ulTper 'l'lm; i' i '.V ','.'. . , ',',M'li>o..V ° M.v selection; *ir>.o(l per ]"().). The same, started from nundinal, $-'... (M) p,r 1 i Geraniumx. Iiouble Gen Grant, PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa, GERANIUMS ACEPATUM Besl nwai r Ian.- 2 Inch, $1.00 per I0u: *-,« HELIOTROPE HENRY GREBE, Florist, Jamaica & Van Wyck Aves, RICHMOND llll. I., N. Y. Mentlou the Florists' Exchange when writing. GENISTH a1/, in., perdoz., 75 eta.; pel Atiutilon Savit%il,2>{ in Pansy Pelargonium, V/, in A 1 In in :i in In Willlamsll.2^ in Cleroclendron I rajjrans, 2% in. Kentla Belmoreana, - Araucaria isnisn, 3 to 1 Asparagus Spreug crii . Carcx J. 1 |».»n 1 c.i, V/, in Hardy Pinks (field clumps) CANNAS, Ni'» an. I Slamlanl \ .11 i.-li.v- 0 75 1 00 6 50 0 SO 0 m P.I 100 $5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 8 00 •I 00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Mention the Flurists' Exchange when writing. BEGONIAS, A-YSSUM, ASPARAGUS PLUM0SUS NANUS, CYCLAMEN, ABUTIL0N SAVITZI. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, DAHLIAS, FERHS, HY0RAN6EAS, < RACCNAS, AGERATUM, SALVIA, VINCA VAR., MARGUERITE, COLEUS, HELIOTROPE. Send for List. GREENE & UNDERHILL. Watertown, N. Mention the Florists' Esehapge when writing. Y. ANTHEMIS CORONARIA Double Dwarf <;«»l-y. Show, Cact I'iuk, mi. srrijM-il, FERN BALLS These Should be Started Now for Christmas Trade. Largo. -, too in.-li.s in • ■r -."ill r.irwu.00 Small, S t.. 7 111,1m ~ 1 SOU tor $60.00. Ircttmfexence, $17.00 per too, or case mailing. $13.00 per 100, or case of : GLADIOLUS All selected Bulbs. nrtstK' Minis, i.-Mun will r . - - 1 slam I u ' Ilk.- Hi,' Slimilanl IlltmlllVelislfl I a I l, ii, -. 11,1,1,. ,1 l„|,,\v ■ Uimnoari Mi.v-,1, inan> »lnl," $1.00 $K..10 Very Fine Mixed s ,n.l Size llix.-.l Augusta, pur,' whit,' I :,,, lu no May. Daybreak color -j.vi lmumi Shakespeare, white ami r-,se Wlnt,- ami Light, Iiim BEGONIAS rig of the Carina Roots CLUGAS & BODDINGTON GO, 4^-tta. 812-814 GREENWICH STREET, cor. Jane St., NEW YORK CITY Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS. TUBEROUS- ROOTED. Very Large Bulbs. 100 1000 SINGLE, Separate Colors $2.'J3 $M.OO Mixed Colors alio t- 0 lllirlll.K, s.-parato Colors .',.110 40.00 Mixed Colors 4.00 GLOXINIAS, Mixed HYACINTHUS Candicans ' rC, - For all other varieties of spring Planting Stock, get our CATAI.oc.li: just published. New York. News of the Week. The Brooklyn Horticultural Soci- ety met in the rooms of the Germania Club on Wednesday evening with twenty-four members present. Presi- dent C. W. Waul occupied the chair. John Dowsett was appointed secretary pro-tem., and read a communication from Alex. Wallace tendering his res- ignation as secretary of the society. Treasurer C. G. Weeber gave a de- tailed account of the financial stand- ing of the society. After the reading of the treasurer's report an auditing committee was appointed to go over the accounts, and this committee an- nounce that the report had been cor- rect, showing that after all bills had been paid there was a balance on hand amounting to $208.68. Wm. Plumb gave a detailed report of the exhibition, and J. V. Phillips re- ported for the decorating committee. It transpired through the reports of these two gentlemen that the thanks of the society were due to many who had helped to make the Carnation So- ciety's convention a success, either by personal efforts or by donating ma- terial for decorative purposes. A com- mittee of three was appointed to tender the society's appreciation of these gen- tlemen's labors who had so materially helped along the work of the society. The following firms donated plants and flowers for decorating the banquet tables and dining hall: S. J. Reuter, carnations; A. N. Pierson, asparagus, smilax and Adiantum Farlcyense; Chas. Krombach, primulas and cinerarias; Chas. E. Koch, palms and other dec- orative plants; C. W. Ward, carnations and primulas; Chas. Lenker, ericas and laurel; Frank Manker, primulas; Jas. Hartshorne. carnations; Dailledouze Bros., carnations; J. A. Suydam. car- nations and mignonette; Schloss Bros., ribbons; H. A. Molatsch, carnations; W. C. Krick. letters. Those who ren- dered assistance in the work of dec- orating were: Messrs. A. Funke, C. Ifflnger, John Weir, J. Zschorna, P. Wenk, M. Weimann and J. F. Ruddy. of Frank S. Hicks, the society was made a permanent organi- zation, with meetings to be held three or four times a year. R. B. Gee was elected to the office of secretary. On motion by Chas. Krombach, the secre- tary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to John Wollmers, express- ing to him the sympathy of the society on the death of his father, A. Woll- mers. The meeting then adjourned subject to the call of the president. The New York Florists' Club will meet on Monday evening, March 9, in the rooms, 128 East 2Sth street. The house committee announce that this is "Carnation Night," and grow- ers are requested to send in exhibits, which will be well taken care of and properly staged. A good showing is anticipated. The greenhouses in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, are particularly bright and gay with flowering plants just now. The cooler houses are radiant with azaleas, hyacinths, tulips and ciner- arias. The latter are a very fine strain, and are well grown and flowered. The orchid house has a scattering of gloxinias in full bloom, set among the plants, that help to make the house look very attractive. The 1 house is in good shape. The tall palms that are planted have got well estab- lished, and are in a flourishing condi- tion. Mr. Thompson, the head gar- dener, has been ill for a week or two, but has so far recovered as to be out again. It was owing to illness that he was unable to attend the recent ban- quet of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society. John J. Foley, 226 and 226'i Bower;.-, has compiled a book on floral designs, and is offering it to the trade. The book, or album, contains twenty-four photographs of special designs made by Mr. Foley, and will be a great help to retailers when taking orders from customers. The American Institute will give an exhibition of roses at 19 and 21 West 44th street on Wednesday and Thui ■-■- day, March 11 and 12. John Nash has been at home sick for a week, suffering from influenza. J. McConnell is still confined to his home with an attack of bronchitis. George Bradshaw is laid up with a severe sore throat and unable to leave the house. The dense fog on Wednesday was the cause of all morning shipments of flowers being several hours late in reaching the city. There was, however, enough left-over stock to carry on the business. There are some twenty new houses going up in the violet section during the coming Spring. The violet industry is evidently in a thriving condition. John Dowsett has taken a position with C. W. Ward at the Cottage Gar- dens, Queens, L,. I., in the nursery de- partment. C. W. Ward left Thursday afternoon for a business trip to West Virginia. J. K. Allen was captain of the team in a recent bowling tournament that carried off the prize. His individual score was a big one, but he is too mod- est to have it go on record. A car-load each of grass seed and fer- tilizers was taken in at Vaughan's Seed Store this week. Wm. Elliott & Sons will commence their auction Bales foi thi on on Tuesday. March 10, with a sale of hardy roses, rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, conifers, roots and bulbs. Visitors In town: — P. G. Toppi r, rep- resenting A. Topper & Sons, bulb grow- ers, Hillegom, Holland, is h hi annual visit. Chas. R. Fisk. Worcester. Mass , was in town this week. SAGINAW, MICH. — The William Ito-lhke I' I . .1 n t Company has been incor- porati ,1 I ' ipil 'I i,„ I; $26,000, fully paid 00; personal estate. -17, Tim; i ■,.. In ? a, in:, I value. $3:.". \\ Hli ,,,, ' Bertha Rcethke C. i. Rcethke. O. F. Rcethke. Mrs Blise Gran , < William l;., tlik. | Rcethke, vice-president; C. I.. Rcethke. liter. WAKEMAN, O.— Herman Martin, Jr., will engage In the florist business here. PLEASED WITH RESULTS. I am more than pleased with the results obtained from advertising in your paper. The Marie Louise violet stock as advertised by me is com- pletely exhausted; I could have dis posed of very much more had I been able to supply the demand. N. Y. A. W. WILLIAMS. THIS SPRING MARCH 28th Every Spring We Spring The Spring Edition THIS SPRING MARCH 28th 256 The Florists' Exchange f Review of the market J NEW YORK.— The first week in Lent sale of cut flowers, and we find every kind of stock deteriorating in value. It is a good thing that roses are not in what ply; it they were, there is no telling how cheap they might become. There are, however, more than plenty of them to satisfy the de- mand, and every 'lay sees ieb lots of kept- for incoming stock. Bullions How. is are at the lowest fig- bringing only SI. 00 and $1.50 per hun- dred. Violets are down to rock bottom, though the peddlers do manage to use up the supply. That means, of course, that they have to get the flowers at their own figures. For good violets they are paving $2.50 per $1,000, p. .or stock going at $1.00 and $1 50 per 1.000. Orchids are s, niug \ei\ unsatisfactorily, though there is a nice regular supply on hand just now, including cattleyas and d.-nilrobiums. The prices of carnations have taken the most serious tumble ree.inle.l tins year. Fancies are scarcely bringing ordinary figures. Novelties are to be had at any ._. hav yhen a clearance is Quite a mass of Sp rig the ma to be made iwers is reach- Forget-me-not ...lily that will hardly sell at sn.ip.l] atrnii, when with irooil fairly well; and lilac is hard f at any price. Sweet peas utiful. also freesias. Neither ivera^ing as well as it has Lilies have not changed in value ma- terially, and the usual shortage in supply is predicted for Faster. Whether or not this shortage will materialize can be told later. BOSTON.— All last week, since Ash Wednesday, business went from bad to worse, until on Saturday the market took ; (Wednesday lll.IT This condition is due to the decided in- crease in the quantity of flowers sent in. owing to the mild, sunny weather, as well as to the lack of demand, which seems to have fallen flat since the advent of the Lenten season. All kinds of flow- which clean tip fairly well at slightly re- duced values, it is extremely difti.-ult to unload them at am lliiriir libe sat isfaetory figures. Prices on Am. riean Beauty have weak- ened this week, but even then the flowers do not clean up. Specials are offered at $4.00 to $6.00 pet dozen, with other grades at from $3.00 down to 50c. In Bride and Bridesmaid the better grades move pretty well at $12.50 per 100, with a limited num- ber of fancies realizing $10.00. No. 1 at $8.00 and $10.00 per 100, also do pretty well, but the smaller ones are very druggy and many find no outlet, or one at ex- figures. Liberty roses, how- hold up pretty well, and Bon Silene, of which the supi.lv is limited. tie in, Iv el.an up on sight at $4.00 per 100. Meteor have weaken.-, eials are freely offered at $12. E 1 at $8.00 and smaller ones a( to_$6.00. is the overstock very ap no sp.-- ith No m $2.00 parent, especially those inferior grades, which a prices running as low as from that to $2.00. The in.-h the cost of and Trumpet narcissus make $1.00 to $1.60 per hundred, though in rare cases $2.00 have been obtained for exceptionally good stock. Golden Spur is freely offered at $2.50 to $3.00. and others of the choicer sorts are correspondingly cheap. N. poet- icus is in good supply at $1.00 to $1.50 ■ I LOO Tulips range from $1.50 to $2.50 per hundred for singles, the latter price being for the best stock, while double to $4.00 and sell pretty well. Dutch hyacinths are coming along fast. I "i"^ " only fail Iv well at :v: HO per 100 grade reaching $4.00. Lily of rgy. at usual pi if erous. sell 00 and $10.00 lilies, which are nov with more difficult-, per 100. i situation is verv discourag- ing, and prices have reached , at this season, the flowers being offered as low as lOe. per 100- and very good stock has to he sold at 25o per 100. and at that figure the supply Is not eSiaustefli 50c, per WO is realised The supply of bulbs in pans is no eavv; and azaleas and genistas ale- plel iful. But the plant Hade, as well as tl ut flower business, is quiet. F. J. N. CHICAGO.— Since last report there hi phi twenty-four hours. There has been decided drop in prices of stock of a kinds. The change came with the oper ing of the Lenten season, but was not dr so much to that as to the bright weath. we have had for the past week or mor which has created a large augmeiitati. Carnations are steadily c 2 and are hard to clean up j iny price, especially the colored one; .vhite are .still m u 1 demand. Prosperit rowarden range in price from $5.( suppll nd Ha INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— Not a large amount of business has been transacted during the past week. Stock hi owers. R< demand has not laid and Bride sell, 0 per dozen; Liberty, can Beauty. $2.00 to ere has been a drop rice of roses; go,,,] ,• bring 8c. and Lib- possible to obtain good prices for it. Good tulips and daffodils sell as low as 60c. per dozen. Lily of the valley and narcissus bring Tfie , and freesia 40c. per dozen. Single violets are to be had by the thousands; 5(10. per lull is a high price for them. Double violets sell at 50e. per bunch of 25. A collection of blooming plants which seen in the forcing houses. There is not much demand for them, but they aid greatly in store and window dr. .eat I. B. CLEVELAND.— Lent is with us again and the first few days has had a tendency to quieten the market to a marked extent. Witn the bright .sunshine of the past few days, the supply of stock has greatly in- creased, and prices are lowering, although to no great degree. Bulbous stock is com- ing in quite freely, and selling better this year than ever before, ' ' kit l.i |..n i ..: loWS: HOST'S, tells Selects. $10.00 No. 1. $6(11.1 10 JN (III; No. 2. $ o ■:, ,-, Carnations, fancy. $4.00 to $5.00; No. 1. $3.00 to $4.00; No. 2. $1.50. Violets, 50c. to $1.00 per 100; tulips, daffodils, Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus, $3.00 to $4.0o, Dutch lnaeinths and lily of the valley. $1.00 to $6.00; eallas $12.50 and L. Harrisii. $15. on to $18.00; smilax, S'l ". rispaiagus ;:.:;', on In :•: ; aillan turn, $1.00 per 100. Common ferns, $1.50 per 1.000. in short supply. In plants, azaleas are selling well, with bulbous stock in puis and pans as a close second. G. W. S. PITTSBURG.— The Lenten season has checked trade considerably. Stock is verv plentiful. Pries are naturally lower and the street men are in their glory, carrying a big stock and selling at any old price. Some good roses are coming in nov benofloii mil March ther carnations, as the mo has given us the first last Fall. Yellow narcissus are more plentiful and way down in price. Dutch hyacinths and tulips go fairly well. Vio- lets are cheap. Sweet peas not plentiful; a little too high in price yet. Lily of the valley sell poorly. Plant sales are beginning to help along now. potted hyacinths are in later than usual. Ferns and fern dishes are in good, demand. E. C. R. DETROIT, MICH.— The Lenten season does not create any diminution In the number of calls for flowers. American Beauty and other roses are coming in experienced at present. Smilax is a little scaree. Wild smilax and fancy ferns are In demand, DILGER. ST. PAUL, MINN. — Trade has shown a yen decide ,1 men .1 ■> u Inch 1 lie arrival of Lent has not dissipated. In fact, if it were not for the calendar the florists would not know that Lent had arrived. Funeral flowers have been in great de- mand, and we are pleased to note the ever-increasing use of colored flowers for appropriate tokens we have seen in a death of a promh li\a. 'mil.s in full bloom, appropri; ( mod willi gioons and liM.nn Bun filled ly improved in quality everything seei the store men A Week ago We , X ]„' 1' 1 e 11 C, d tile COldeSt weather ot the Winter. The only real damage we have heard of was at Carl Petersen's. Some of his carnations were nipped, owing to a poor boiler. Soft coal is quit,- plentiful and prices have dropped $1.00 per ton on nearly all Recent callers were John Nilsen, of St. Cloud; Frank Bel rv, of Stillwater. VERITAS. LOUISVILLE. KY.— The usual Lenten ,|llietlleSS is |,|| lido. Illlll Wefe it llOt for ight -ipla lore abundant, had very few and ind spirjeas are ,l..» ,1 atom. Retail $1.50 to $2.00: Ameri- , $6 in); carnations. 50c ; violets. 50c. to $1.00 acinths, $1.00 to $2.00: ind Paper Whi R. B. 'ONN— Business the past ushing. It was generally hen Lent started in the ■ ids at from $1.50 lis and tulips in trias. cyclamens, The Largest, the Brightest, the Frce-t Scarlet CHALLENGER blooms continuously from September until thrown i. ut.; fn]*•'- whore. Hoofed cuffing from perfect stock i?r> on per llMi; $4 per 1. .m.iiiil- in n as assistant for orcljids; with potting, and come Wages $40 per monthj K. \VA\I i:n- Cim 1. _ il.Tstamls ruse an. k.'ll.. 'ear. '."l'-'].. r'is'l's t all-around man wh I uu- 1 furnished room, A 1. tress Exchange. WA\Ti:|. .: ] |.r. ■ :•>.:■} -jr. . ,.! !. ._ .,1 to 'eel ■■ '.I : ]' '.'. I'. WAVITII I'l-aelieal ll ii-1. nei-l 1;.- Il,..r..il ;lil.v able to grow good stnek. Permanent place to right man. Address K. C, care Florists' Ex- change. W WITH. y..inig In S'J.i and li.mi'.l |,.n- n n with two or three year* rnl greenhouse work; wages\ place. George S. Belding, 2ICS5K general greenhouse work, plants. 100.000 sq. ft. of mired. Wages $25.00 per man' ,:'"c "i'""""' man win. has had experl- H.i.l- -...uievard and Mi- \\ W 1 CI' M;l,l 11 all I', pairs. IVnnaii ^■i.inili. .use helper. nt to the right man. Also State wages expected. Ro- ll ■ ».!. ni. Conn. \\ Wl 1 li, u.Ti.iiu: inn. anil and" wedding dress r. 11. \|. :.,,,.- one who understands grow- violets, and can make up pieces. Single man. Ad- J'.luo Point. N. Y. WANTED, snlier. steady man, to take charge of steam plant In Winter; look after vegetable garden and lawn in Summer. Must be single; German preferred; -S-.. no per month and board. References required. C. H. Ott. M.D., Sayre. Pa. WANTED nt ..nee. !..'■ "..I Ill c. il ... ' .'l.lr. li In ,r'»'illinL- t'..r«a!rk. ' Steady WAN! CD at once, g charge and cr..\v !' VrLTlllMr ti...l-.'> .■! and box off Give both positions. I. Pa. nod grower of roses to take Llao, 'assistant for Shelby Crall, Monongahela. \\ W'l I'D ;it ..nee, pay 'salarv and e\| yonng or middle-aged man road, soliciting orders for NTED— Young man of some experience ■tall florist business, as assistant to decoi '■ I ["■! -■"iiiil h;il- Us are iibs-dut.dy in .'< •. Address or apply to Ernst Wlenhoeb 415 Elm Street, Chicago. j a i Inte- nd taste In the handling of flu we at retail. To a man of ability and who Is co scleutlous, a well-paid permanent position offered. Address or apply to Ernst Wlenhoeb Co., 415 Elm Street. Chicago. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltla HELP WANTED \ V IT il. ; one who retailing ieeds preferred. Mian. Befer- plants, Imll-s und Easter side work on private places. Mir ■ ' ito thorough knowledge of the business and BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES inl; SALE. *,% acres Mill. lings, -tC, ill a t I'.rlll. Ilemn.tuad, L. I., violet district Exchange. .dace. One houi I'atersun l'Jank Koai [nl» r. Si caucus, N. J. of State House. Boston. Address J. ill St., Dorchester, Mass. KENT or sale, three greenhouses, IS x linn :Ji span; propagating house 100 ft.; pot- lied; steam heat; city water; dwelling and bland, opposite l'oughkecpsie, possession. Joseph Wood, mie, at uigi Y. Immedl ; Vnll.-.v. > l'l.nii'sr r.isiM.ss nn; su.i; 1:^1 jii.ii^h.-.i ovey 30 years In the best location on Massa- -hus- tts Ave., North Cambridge, Mass. Well doing a good busi- s. Selling ,.[, ;icculllil «.f deal dy to Mrs. W. A. ltoek. -jv i .. N"i i h ('ainhridge. Mass. Massachusetts Entire field for wholesale and Inspect, or address M Kli/ah-th. N. J. sash, wagons, all kinds of tools; 5 year good Groomed dwelling, greenhouse, all neces- sary outbuildings and 9 acres ground. Fruit glass, fully with IJride mn] I : r i < ]. ■-; m ;< i , I r--ses. All In class shape and running order. City wat speelion invited. Price reasonable. Keaso selling, .-imaged in other business. Call o dress, II. IS. Creen, Madison. N. J. MISCELLANEOUS ) buy or lease, about 1( ood order, near Huston. lid. Welle-ley, Mass, 1 ui: s\i.K Wood from three large rubber tie.- I. -i eiiitiiigs; ,>r will exchange for rnot- .''I e. ii inl inn mi- geranium cuttings. Address I.awi.m A S..ii, Hrist.d Ferry, It. I. Mention the FI^mms' Exchange when writing. The Boston Co-Operative Flower Growers* Association -Annual Carnation and Flower Show SatiiiHayjaMiiJoOo Get Circulars from GEORGE CflRTWRIGHT, SeCg, Flower Market Park Street, BOSTON, MASS. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS iiKBEius Tin ni:i:i;i.u. second hand ScollftJ holler . steam. ; must be in good condition. Write Florists' Exchange. ork City. Address K. It., Address K. S., care 1 i good condition, near New York City, Privilege of buying. State particulars. nlze. price, etc. Address II. P.. care Florists* Exchange. LEGAL NOTICE. Mth, 1903, in 19 - Duane Street, rpctors. A. T. De Ln Mm-.- I RdTaglll, James Dean. Andrew i Esler, Jas. H. ., ninth. E v e r y 4m f^ on Caster The Florists' Exchange will issue its Special Spring Trade Edition March 28 258 The Florists9 Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888. Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Enured at Xew York Post Office as Second Clase Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A, T, OE U MURE PTG, AND PUB, CO, LID, 2,4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P.O. Box 1697. Telephone 3766 John. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. To foreign countries In postal union, $2.00. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York Post Office Money Order or Reg- istered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscription expires. BINDERS. The publishers can supply binders which will hold the papers for one com- plete volume, keeping them In perfect order for ready reference. Price, post- paid, $1.25. ADVERTISING RATES. Per Inch, $1.25. Special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing discounts column not later for classified adv following Saturday. uown parties must be cash or satisfactory Orders no accompanied references. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices application. BOOKS. The publishers of The Florists' Ex- change are headquarters for all stand- ard books pertaining to the Florist, Nur- sery and Seed Interests. Send 2c. stamp for complete descriptive catalogue. CORRESPONDENTS. The following staff of writers are regu- lar contributors to the columns of The Florists' Exchange. Any item of news, subscriptions, or ad- vertisements handed to our representa- tives will at once be forwarded to this office, and receive full attention. Allegheny, Pa. — E. 0; Itelneman, 305 Lowry St. Baltimore.— E. A. Seldewltz, 36 W. Lexington Boston, Ma'ss.— Francis J. Norton, 61 Mass. Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— D. B. Lone. 13V4 E. Swan St. Chicago.— Robert Johnstone. 2301 N. 40th Are. Denver, Colo. — Phil Sc Detroit.— Win. lHlg.T, Grand Rapids. Mich.— Hamilton, Ont.— Wens llass, Ave. ch. — Samuel Batson. Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles. — H. .. . Louisville, Ky.— A. B. Baunier, 606 4th Ave. Lynn, Mass.— William Miller. Milwaukee.- Montreal, Que.- I'ollworth, 137 Oneida St. Papworth, Palm New Haven, Conn.— w. McL 26J Carnations 260 Carnations and Congressmen 254 Catalogues Received 248 Citrus tril'oliata as a Hedge I'lanl ill Dahlias 268 K\|.i ess Rates 250 Market, Review of The 256 Nursery Department 249 OBITUARY: Mrs. Rackham, J. H. Dunkel berger, Anton Brigel, Anthony Wollmers, Nicholas Ohmer 259 Peony Registration 258 Question Box , 254 Seed Trade Report 247 S. A. F. O. H.: Express Rates, Report on Test of American Bulbs 258 Solid Beds vs. Benches 2iiS Soot, To Dispose of 269 TRADE NOTES: New York 255 Chicago 259 Philadelphia 261 Boston 262 Indianapolis, Kalamazoo 266 Cleveland 268 Pittsburg, Washington 269 Tree Tomato (Illus.) 260 agriculture and horticulture, for more than a quarter of a century. A widow and eight children survive him. one of his daughters being the wife of E. G. Gillett, of Cincinnati, O. A son. C. J. Ohmer, is in the employ of Mr. Gillett, another son, Harry S., being proprietor of the Grand Hotel, In- dianapolis, headquarters of tt " Amer- ican Carnation Society in that city last year. Chicago. Among Growers. A visit to the establishment of Au- gust Jurgens, one of the largest forcers of bulbous flowers for this market, found his place in nice shape, and an immense quantity of stock on hand, in bloom and otherwise. He has also one or two houses devoted to Spring bed- ding plants, in which he has a good trade. He is the largest forcer of lily of the valley for the local market, doing an immense business therein. He is forcing upward of one million pips this season, and has a model cold storage room in direct connection with his greenhouses, never having to go out- doors at any time for his pips. The temperature is never above the freez- ing point, yet the pips are not frozen. Mr. Jurgens has the finest cellar foi keeping cut flowers the writer has ever seen, having zinc pans and rack, where each bunch of flowers can be kepi up- right, doing away with the handling of vases. And if he wishes, he can keep ;i ..ail inn. .us flow of water running. He finds the expense of installing Ibis system, not so great as the outlay for vases. It is also a good deal handier to operate. The Week's News. With the advent of the Lenten season, trad.', both wholesale and relail. has fallen off considerably. This has caused a cheapening of all kinds of stock, but at the present writing the market is a little firmer than during the latter part of last week. Retailers re- port their sales on the increase. The falling off in prices has been more no ticeable this year than ever before on account of the higher figures thai lev prevailed for stock of all kinds; Ii fact, it can almost be said n mas values ha\ e ..Maine. 1 up to a w . ago. But with bright and warmer weather with us there is no doubt that, with an increasing supply of stock, tie tendency of the market will be down- Stoilery Bros, report that the average of good lilies with them this year will be about 90 per cent. This firm docs an immense business in bulbous stock of all kinds, and is handling its own I,, i i Stole SI W I. .11 ll> Bpace -.. till i. in. 1 1. i dei ment. Thi I barge ol Frank Loci ^ ith J. B. 1 1 i niii.i ■ i ■ i ■ i w hi. Ii Ii. Id I i ii : id in. handl d up \ i .el. Hi's Seed Store reports trade not so brisk as In former years at this I line, lllle to Ilie ; ., \ I . col. I ,■. . , 1 I,. , recently experienced. The employees . ':■ See,] Spire 1 1 I I . In i in .. i enhouses w in i,ow i a sei games al l.a Orange on Saturday night, .March 7. Edgar Sanders continues to improve. regardless of reports to ih ntrary. i i i St. Paul, M ma : .1 I ' i ■. i\ . I . . uisville. Ind., and Win. Edlefsen, Milwaukee. Wis. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Asehmann G 250 Asmus E G 252 Bader J 251 Baird D 248 Baler W J 268 Bartram J If 252 Bassctt & Washburn 263 Bayersdnrfer IT A Co Beach Jas E 204 Poiltzen Floral i'i> 25" f.rrrkmaiis P J P., 2|s Berger If II A Co 247 Bernhoimer E 268 Bernlng H G 200 Bobbink A .< Book W A . P. .11111. 1 IlleS Boston flour frown Pros Co 2 Brown E 0 & Co. - -2 Brown P ... 251 Burpee w A A Co . . 2 f.y.T Bros 2 I'lll.l.C'll til." W ls- man 2 Cal Cam Co 2 Canadian \dvls '"■in iv J n 2 Cailral Mi.-h N.irs.,2 2.-,n l.'aiiiniaro J \ Sons. 2d2 Garland Q M 272 Gbnrmley W 207 Gil. tin & Co 2711 B I Co.. ..262 Grebe n 253 Chlnnick W .T. Clueas A Boddington ('..hlwell Fawn Mow.! CO 2 c.nar.t A Jones Co. .2 Council friil 217 i '..1la co Gardens ...2 hi C 27,2 N V Cut Plow Co... 267 Norwich Km Ouwerkerk r I ■■ I w I S 20S Porkl i .1 . 1 200 i Pliirhurst \ursrrl.-s.2lll ■ C Co.. 289 liiiwiiNKB Ei . 27.;: 210-00 B II...248 or J I ■',., I...I A Keller 270 ia i.i Ed 205 P. liih.-rg Coerce ...200 ' I. Co. .208 u .1 c.i 200 207 |. . . .200 I M A C 200 200 Salt ford Geo 207 Sander F.v s.-hmldt J c Sol, m 117. F W (I. . 210 Srliullhela A 250 So, ,11 J 2 IS :.n Sc.lt H * Son 27,2 Shrllr'd (PI., sin ,, hold M 210 Sheridan TV F 207 Sholl J G 204 Bros 200 Ir 207 Smllh C 267 Smith x a Smith Win 0 200 Smith W .V I SellllU 0 2.",.' S.. Park IT. 8b mm. ' ■ II 263 i si. ...ih. .ft II A Co... 201 SI., res \ 11. 2.1 Store A Steele 21- Stumpp * Walter Co 210 Sutherland G A ...20s Swnyne W 204 203 Thompson J D 204 l I. '..'l.i l i Toharoo \\ Trsrndly A Vanhorne Griffin A Co 271 Van-hair.. ■ • V.-sry W J A M S 20 1 Vlck's Jas : Vincent B, Jr A Son 248-49 Vreeland F T) 252 Wart.nrl.iri C 203 Weber n ft SonV..2or, Webster Bros 202 P.n ....247 Weston II 27,n Whetstone A Co 270 Whin. in A 6 Wletor Bros 201 Wlttbold G»0 Co.... 27.1 Wood f.rns 20:: Young J 207 INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS Man. Ill SI., Maples 2is 10 Nursery si.. ok .210- is 4:1 Orange 21s Orchids 250 Pal.,,- 245 Pansy 2511-51. 7,:: 00 Pelargonium 201 Ic-i.e Pros lacks a, J .Tarts,, 11 & Jacobs S A Son. Cowen's N S01 Craig B it- Son . . .250 Crooke J J Co 200 Crowl Fern Co 200 Cunningham J H...27.0 Cut Flower E* 207 Dalnedonze Bros . . .207, Davis a f A Son 217 I'ean.u.l J I! 200 Deming Co 270 Be Pew Bros 205 T.iolsrl, A ft CO 71 Iiilhr Casliry A Co.27f rtumont Si Co. F.nst'n Chem ( ElChhoU II .. Florists' nail Assn. 27" foley J 260 foley Mfg Co 270 fasting W f 20 Eennell J F 241 King Construelion Co Co SS I!:.1" 7. , , ■ ■•■?" fang J r. enker C . . . . . 257 . 63-64 1 arnalions 57-63-64-83 Centaurea 210 ,.,, ..mis .' . • 14-65 Cinerarias , 1, a.,, ,,,,,, \ ■ ■ 240 2 15 17 15-40- Colens ..249-1 Conifers Pi,, .21(1 Nat Board Trade Grrl.rra . . . Lilies ...217.-40-47-49-50 .... 4.5-411 Koses . .217, 10 -is III 52- Salvla .... Seaforthla 210 Sedam 249 Seeds (not named) Selnglnella 253 Shamrock 266 Shrubs 248-49 Small fruits 248-49 Smilax . 210 10 c.:: 00 .-• 10 l'.i-r,u-02 Stevis »53 Slrobllanlhrs 250 Swnlnsomi 21:1 511..-,:: Sweet William 245 Trees .... 24 1 ,'„ ■.. 25n Vegetables 217-45 Verbena 210 to -, . ■,.; p. 511 -.1 63-64 TOCCS 249 "is, ii 1 INEOI s .. .205-72 270 Tl 72 'I , J,,,,; 1' Opps 257 270 1 ' ■■■ . r Boxes. 27ii fertilisers 200 fittings 271 ■« .205-7(1 ■- lower P 257 POT Sale 257 G«l« 200 ...270 71 Pol Is 270 P.blg 271 72 271-72 ....247-7(1 272 r.nmher 270 71-72 Mastlea 271 Mushroom Spawn ..247 200 Painters- Supplies. ..270 fines, .fonts and 270 Printing 200 I Puttr 270 Sash 270-71-72 Snrnrers 270-71 Stakes S- Supports . .200 Thermometers 270 Tll» signs . 260 The Florists9 Exchange Seedling: Carnations. A great number of florists, who have made the raising of carnations their specialty, have now a bench, or at least a part of their bench-room, de- voted to the growing of their ou n seed- lings; and I know of several who started the work this season, also de- termined to try their luck. This work, which might more aptly be termed a pastime, breaks pleasantly into the dry mill nie of carnation growing, adding a feature of rare interest, heightened by that peculiar charm inseparable from playing at a game of chance. If seed- lings are grown merely with the ex- ring off a first prize or I M.l 1.1. M a II. .V nl itak- disappiil not an year they would be al '. I compelled to discontinue carnal ioi - ing en- tirely. Then, why not i i s tr own seedlings? Invest in a i Lerate way in such of the novel! ies a \ mi In lie\ e to be better than your of n stock, or « i.i i ie ri ason of Heir gi eater vigor, i and " iety of coloi . could be used to advantage in the process of cross- ing, thus enabling the beginner to start right. In the case of carnations it is not difficult to raise new vai ■ ! what is more to the point, it is not at all difficult to raise goi a ■ [jet tet ai :n!". rati tha it! grown In the same plai e ill il I iny of grow- a few of the lieu,., km, Is. ii. a strictly first- y.-ar novelties, should occasionally be bought in order to el. tain new material as a basis for cross-fertilization, es- pecially if those on om own place, on .•lei.mnt of color or defective constitu- tion, prove to be undesirable for that purpose. The first step toward the attainment an object is of the greatest importance and is really the only act ill the whole performance which calls out some experience and unerring Judg- ment. Whether our exertions are fol- lowed by success or failure, total or partial, depends almost entirely on the selection of the flowers designed to be- come the parents of the new offspring. Never, in any case, should inferior flowers be chosen, even if an excuse were offered in the circumstance, that the flower, originally selected to furnish the pollen, was not quite ready to yield it, while the other was waiting to re- ceive it, and so the pollen from any (lower ready and handy was taken, so as not to delay the operation. belief that the frequ< tin in II the over-abundance of poor and unreliable novelties, are due to the unrestrained impatience and indiscrimination on the part of careless practitioners. Of course, it would seem that the large grower, specially he who has made it a business to raise seedlings by the many thousands, had an advantage in this respect over the smaller one. in- asmuch as he has a greater number of fi'-st grade flowers and colors to choose from; but this advantage is one only with respect to number of seedlings to te raised. As regards quality, the smaller grower may look for as great a percentage of high grade blooms as the final result of his labors, as the other, ty practicing a little more pa- tience, abiding his time and utilizing the right moment. but spreading to a considerable length. appearing like a pair of well-set horns. The stamens of this flower are cut away as soon as it onens, together with some of the inner petals, to facilitate the manipulation of fertilizing the pis- til. This should be done when both the flowers are "ripe" or in right condi- tion, which can easily be seen. And, if possible, this operation should be per- formed on a sunny, clear day in the forenoon. The pollen may be 'transmitted by us- ing a piece of .glass or wood, or, which is still bettei\ a small camel's hair brush, and dropped or spread over the upper surface (stigma) of the pistil. Or the male flower may be cut and by shaking it over the other, the same end is attained, though some of the pollen is wasted in that way. Should the fe- male flower not be in right condition, while the other is. the pollen may be gathered on a piece of glass, and if kept dry, it will retain Its vitality for weeks. Several female flowers may be ferti- lized with the pollen from one male, but a female ought not to be receiving the pollen from several male flowers: and the greater the difference between the two, the better results may at all times be expected, while the crossing between two or one and the same variety (in- breeding) should be avoided. (The words stamina!.- and pistillate, or male rif^is,*!*. ^feJr^^^^^T- 1 X * 51 BRANCH OF TREE TOMATO IN FRUIT. Courtesy of Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd, Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. hasi .1 u hieh 111. was to select and how oid mismating is not hard to but difficult to teach, and rules time considered by some as absolutely necessary to be observed and requisite for insuring best results, have been found to be like many other rules unre- liable and therefore subject to modi- fication by later experience. In cross- ing carnations the pollen should be taken from flowers that are perfect as to calyx and corolla— this includes form and substance. These flowers should be on a strong, stiff stem, car- ried upright without being tied up in that position, and this stem should not he any longer than twenty inches from the heart of the plant and its joints (irternodes) should not exceed three in. Ies in length; and finally the plant lthy, 1 g 1 . 1 . ith 111. ...us short, stubby, thick side shoots. These are the points of importance to I..- 1 a, si.lei ed first in selecting a pollen parent. It is a great mistake to select those flowers that furnish the most pol- len. Bursters shed it in greatest abund- ance—a stem, longer than 24 inches, surmounted by a split calyx, that is spilling its contents all on one side, exposing a center all yellow with pol- len-covered anthers, is a flag of dis- tress, displayed by a plant, fast sink- ing. The flower to be chosen for the seed-bearer should also be a fine bloom on a good plant, but it is not essential in its selection to strive for the ideal, as long as its reproductive organs are conspicuous, the pistil stout, not high, and female, used when speaking about cross-fertilization of carnations, are botanically incorrect, but they are handy and have therefore been em- ployed ,by all growers as technical, terms, just as hybridization, which is also out of place in this case.) The flower designed to bear the seed will, after receiving the pollen, soon indicate by wilting, whether the opera- tion was successful or not; in the lat- ter case, it must be repeated, until it has "taken," and fructification, so far assisted by human ingenuity, is now left for its completion to nature alone, and from now on the course of the ex- perimenter follows a smooth and even Keeping an accurate record of par- entage is not at all necessary, and would only prove desirable and of value in case it was found that the crossing of certain varieties was followed by extraordinary results, which process could then be repeated and folio-wed up. Otherwise, this laborious and trou- blesome work is useless. Extra good stock is all that is wanted: whether we are posted as to the exact pedigree of the different kinds or not is imma- terial. The seeds should be allowed to get thoroughly ripe; this will take about from two to three months, according to the condition of plants, locality and weather. They ripen quicker in a bright season, but are not any better on that account. If, after they are ripe, they are left too long on the plant, they will germinate there and spoil, especial- ly if the house is kept very moist. When \ i n g the pod surrounding and containing thi seeds begins to look light brown o leathery and feels dry it should be cu ; off and the seeds sown al once int. ordinary good soil and tr.ate.1 in al respects the same as the seeds of other common plants; nor does the subse-l quent mode of culture differ in any wa\! from that employed in the grot other plants. The seedlings are pricked off into flats, or potted up int. two or two and one-half inch pots; the very early sown getting a shifi'i into larger pots before Spring. Thej all should be cut back 01 planting out in the field. As soon as the condition of the soi and the weather permits, they slmul. then be planted out. They can go mn much earlier than carnations that an raised from cuttings, being much ha d ier and not easily damaged by frosts in early Spring. Most of them Hi flower sooner or later in the field. The\ should then be often gone over ami examined. Good flowers are marked, or labeled, or a number is given cor- responding to the number in your mem- orandum book, with a brief d.s. 1 iptkr of that flower. Pour plants, including those diseased, single flowering and those of feeble, sickly growth, art thrown out, and the remainder planted into the greenhouse in September, somt as late as October. The soil to be used in the benches oue-ht not to be v. 1 \ uch; good earth, fresh and sweet, I all they want, with an addition of a little sand, if your soil is too heavy. Some growers keep their seedlings in pots the first year, shifting them sev- 1.1 k. ge| ever necessar frames outside, at the same time pinch ing out every bud as soon as it shows. By the middle of August they will tit in four or five-inch pots, and they art now planted out of these into thi greenhouse bench. A lot of smallei ones, or those sown late, are kept in pots, as a reserve to take the place ot the single-flowering and worthless plants, whi.ii from time to time will have to be thrown out of the bench as soon as discovered. 1 myself prefer the latter course. Oil course, by adopting the former method the field culture we 1 d not house anyl plan but these plants, provi might have made and a good many 1 great bursters, or " keeping them in po them to bloom until tablished in the ben. ot ving ■y are firmly we have to han- dle several times plants which are | eventually thrown away, that is true, I but we are enabled to judge the others mm trectly— those of real import- une... This advantage offers sufficient compensation for the loss of time sus-l tained by the repeated handling of worthless plants. which generally amount to about one-third of the en- that the rest of them, or the other two- thirds, would all be grand bonanzas; no, not likely; but some of them will be extra good, others good enough to take cuttings from and work up a stock, as will be done with the extra good, and the remainder of them will not be bad, and will furnish flowers for the store in abundance until they are thrown out next season, when their usefulness will have come to an end. FRED. W. TIMME. Tree Tomato. Editor Florists' Exchange: I note an inquiry of late regarding the tree tomato and a lack of informa- tion on the subject. I have growti it for several years and have always felt it had a future in California as a fruit for shipping. It is a handsome orna- mental tree, the fruit attractive and ways. The plant comes into bearing at the holidays, when other fruit is scarce, and as it ships perfectly long distances it is destined to have a great commercial value. It is very little^ known yet even in California; people are so fearful about going into a new thing that they always wait for some enterprising person to pioneer it first and make some money and then every- one goes into it, too. I send a photograph of a branch of Solatium lietaeeum in fruit, which per- The Florists' Exchange 261 ;itrus Trifoliata as a Hedge Plant. 'Jilor Florists' Exchange: All that Mr. Joseph Meehan says In F in uar> il about the Lealrability, hardiness, etc., of Citrus ,1. iii .11 i a plant for hedges of a i,,',.,,si\ ,. ! ,. 1 1 ure Is ti ue There is not doubt that for all localities Winters there plant which will make a ledge that is at the same time so de- ornamental, so easily cared ,,, ;ui.t SO devoid ol undesit ;i ble ha tires. These are : tun.;, claims to make ,„■ any one plant, bul they have all n-en abundantly substantiated in the uaiiy years in which this plant has >een growing and under obsei \ .11 ion in \Vlieie\ er i ill nsh e hedge is ■Mated i'i the Middle, South Western and Southwestern Stales this hardy Japanese citrus should be given should prove just the plant ,\liteh J. II. Crane, of Tennessee (vide ue of January 3), wishes to \ egetnblo and fruit garden. r..r several years past it has been econmiended for hedges In the sections iimi! but il is evidently difficult to etivi ■ people that an orange (or some lini. mists class il a limonia) can possibly be hardy outside of tropical or semi-tropical regions. Hut this plant has been mowing and ripening its fruits for many years now in the open ground in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, and longer yet in the the Agricultural Department ■n I saw the Washing- ion plants in the Spi ing of 1S99, after ihe (earful blizzard and intense cold of the preceding February, and they were absolutely unharmed in any par- ticular. Sumo years ago Professor W. F. Mass, y, of the North Carolina College f Agriculture, wrote in Orchard and (■Men: "We have no doubt that the Ifgge plant of all others for all parts I ibis country has at last been found; and its adoption can only be a ques- tion of time. . . . This plant Is a jtrue orange. Don't start and say non- isense, and that no orange can be haidy enough for this purpose, for this ques- lion has been settled. The plant I re- fer to is the citrus trifoliata, called by some Limonia trifoliata. . . . The writer planted thirteen of these trees lin the hills of Northern Maryland, in the Spring of lsso, in .a locality nearly 800 feet above tide-water, but in a tvalley where frosts lay heavily. The following Winter these little plants. iwhich were seedlings out of four-inch pots, and had made long sappy shoots late in the Autumn, which were un- ripe when Winter set in, were exposed ito a temperature of 18 degrees below- zero and 4 degrees below at noon, with a bright sunshine and no snow on the ground. They were entirely unpro- tected during the whole of this spell, |the coldest I ever knew, but were not (injured in the least. These trees have Inever been protected and are now in full bearing." And many years ago Dr. G. Devron, of New i oh. 'ins. wrote In the Southern Horticultural Journal: "Having been one of the first to cultivate the Citrus [trifoliata in the open ground in the jUnited States, and perhaps the first to see it bloom and produce fruit in this country. I must say that I know of no Mirieiy of the citrus family that can ibe more neglecti d, more exposed to the extremes of temperature, or to excess of inoisture and dryness, with so much impunity. In seventeen years that T have had this citrus under observation 1 never found an injurious insect on the tree or its i. ... fruit. The tree in Louisiana grows to the height of ten or twelve feet, with numerous straight, stout and very sharp thorns fa good substitute for our barbed wire)." Recently in going over my files of (Brderj and Forest T found in the issue I 0 .I i 30, 1Sfc. the following note •n Citrus trifoliata from the State Ex- periment Station. Geneva. N. Y.: "While this member of the orange fam- ily has not come up to the expectations Jof some growers as a hedge plant for the North and West, yet it is of inter- est to note that a plant received at this station in 1S92 is still alive, though it has had no protection. It makesasturdy growth each season of about three hich is as regularly killed back feet. the .Vintr-r.' A note addressed to the station ask- ing for a further history of the sub- ject elicited the Information "that the shrub in question killed to the snow lini each Winter, at :■ u yean wa nnallj du i OUt." Tin i thai while Ibis slu ub at I ■ 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 . i i . 1 1 1 . i , i . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . i 1 1 i '■ , . , north in the ( icinily ol the 'o.i ii, i ienet a la above Ita latitudi ol si c cessful culture without i eel Ion In Winter. Il is l" b regretted I ha I I he staii lid not trj ih. ' c] bending down, or In som her protei i Ing i he shi ub foi i « o or thi ee Wild, is lo del. i nun. » bother lb, v 1 , i i ha i age h ould not havi pro capable ,,f withstanding 11 Id As to its qualities for hedge pur] — Professor Massej . In the art Ii le al- i eadj quoted Ci said: "its advant - ages as a hedge plant are its natui ll dense habit of growth and the abun- dance of its sharp thorns. It is natur- ally a dwarf tree and will need but Ut- ile trimming to keep it within bounds. It will never become a nuisance, like the so-eall. d Osaii ngc or Maelui a, by sprouting from the roots. . . . Every branch a ad twig is of a bright, i. ,,i .1 iii Summer and Win ter il will iii. ike i be most ornamental of hedges. . . . We bail it as the most promising plant yet found to take the ■ ii.. i ■ i . at i hi i » i time, and If the hands are pn.ie, i,,i ,. leather gloves, '". \ ' l| IH II'' dl. ' "II 11 ■ '1 I II'" d With the thorns. In go.,,1 soil, an Impenetrable hedge can p.- gi ,i\\ ii iii three Ing; and but little trimming or training is required after the third year, its :.,,,.., I I, e- mOI I Ij U|" Ight, e i, iii little, and thi Bidi foi m remark- ably e\ .I, walls » Ithout anj 1 1 Immlng whatever. Such a hedge is an orna- ui. m.i i object at ..ii t ioe . ,. in i in i In Spring while covered with its myriads of b bile flowers, in Midsummei in Ita darkest green robes of . In i. aves, in Fall laden \\ Ith small yel- low fruit, or during the Winter months When everj bran, h and I wig is a bright glossy gi.en. Even at the North the Plant will, during some seasons, bear two crops of flowers, the first in Spring and the second along about August. The statement has been made and printed that this plant was first intro- duced into Louisiana and from there to the Government ( lard no- al Wash ington: but Meehans' Monthly for July. 1S93, contained the following interest- ing note on its introduction, from Mr. VIEW OF KELLER & CO.'S STORE, PROVIDENCE, R. I. place of the miserable Osage orange and give us a real defensive hedge without plashing or tying to 'patented' wires, and at the same time a most ornamental fruit-producing hedge." I believe there is a hedge of this plant a half a mile or more long on the property of the Fruitland Nurs- eries, in Northeastern Georgia, and thi Jessamine Gardens, at Jessamine, Pasco County, Florida, have one a quarter of a mile long that is being trained into the most defensive barrier of anything I ever saw in the line of a hedge. In the Spring, just as the long, slender, whip-like shoots of the preceding season show signs of break- ing into growth, they are bent over to the right and the left and interwoven with the shoots from the adjoining plants. These horizontally entwined shoots send up a crop of perpendicular shoots which are, in their turn, the following Spring, bent down and in- tertwined; and as the weaving process was begun at an early date and started cli si il."- n to the surface of the ground a spiny wall is being raised which will turn even the famed "razor-back" hog of the South, to which the barbed-wire fence is merely an agreeabli Mr. Meehan says: "I do not think any animal would go through a mature hedge of it." I do not think any ani- mal—not even an elephant— could go through a hedge of it, train one in question. When used for hedging purposes tie plants are usually set from is to inches apart in a single row. and lb first Fall after growth ceases the plants cut back t.. a uniform height of one foot, the next Fall to two feet, and so on until four feet high. But it would certainly seem worth while to practice the interweaving, instead W. Saunders, of the United States De- partment of Agriculture: "In the Spring of 1S69 the Department of Agri- culture received an invoice of orange trees from Japan. In crossing the Rocky Mountains they encountered severe weather, and reached here a solid mass of ice. They looked bad. After unpacking them they were placed under a greenhouse staging where they would recuperate if any life was left in them. Very few of the tops recovered, but the stocks upon which they had been worked budd. .1 forth in profusion. These growths puzzled us for some time; they did not show much externally to class them with the cit- rus family. After a time a drawing and description of the plant was found in an old botanical work, where it was named Citrus trifoliata. Linn. Sup- posing that this might prove to be a superior stock for oranges, an order was sent to Japan for a quantity of seed. This order was duly filled and from it several thousands of plants were produced, and for sevi these were used as stocks tor budding oranges of different varieties . . . Some plants of Citrus trifoliata having been plant) d in the shrubbery border, proved them to be rl ctly hardy in ibis climate, and their growth indi- cated a remarkable adaptability as a hedge plant. For the purpose of in- troducing it as such, further orders were placed for a 1 from which many plants have been produced and dis- tributed for trial as a hedge plant. In . limates where it will stat know of a more f..i midabi strong hedges for in This plant is offered In th Ing columns of The Florists' Exchange at prices so low as to admit of Its being widely employed for hedging purposes even in iocs titers at OB SERVER. Philadelphia. Florists' Club Heating;. There waa a lai Several ave brli r accout exhibits "I D 'il agreeing a good one and that giving free adi > th In good to • i that as Kill' ll illl . I eSt eon. the Rose Socii ty, but this was difficult; as while tive or : i We,, | , | I , II g 1 | I , , I I I , consider! bettei I ties, only om m ■ that excelled present ones came along in probably eight or ten years. Arrangements were made to hold a banquet In the • lul m on Wednes- day, March L'.".. iii.ii.ain members of Ihe trade \ I.MI He- lie ,,,-e slloW. At the Api d in., ting !•". Greensmith, w ho has eb department at the Kn i nurseries Of .1. A. I 'I'"-!'. Inc., w ill lead a pap." on "Some Cseful, Hut Little Known Plants." At th.- May i ting Walter Whetstone, of Whetstone ,v ' ... he will give a paper on "The Iron Pipe CJUeSl loll " As llll supply wroughl-iion pipe, something of interest may be expected. In Common Pli a I lout ' No. 1 this week, Judge Bregj presldim awarded Mrs. Ruth Standen J10.000 damages, and her husband. Henry s Standen. $12,125, against the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company fo injuries sustain, d by tie- wife on Au- gust 3, 1901. Whil. M,s, St: in the act of alighting from a train at Haverford, it was testified, it started and threw her from the real the last car to the station platform. Ker spine was so badly injured thai she is now a hopeless paralytic. She has lost the use of hei - unable to arise from le r bed. It was proven that she had been of great as- sistance to her husband in his business of florist. She was veiy e>.|» n in thai line, and her husband said th not get any one to replace her. It was for this reason that the husband de- manded ample damages for being de- prived of his wife's services 1 1 to claiming reimbursement for the ex- pense he had been put to and is at present undergoing In pro stant medical all The trial d by At- torneys Alfred 1 >. Wilej and Frank s. Elliot, on behalf of the plaintiffs and by Bispham & Barnes fendant railroad. The jury was out deliberating ui."i] the verdict for eight hours. The husband's verdict is on i kind ever recorded in the local coui ts. I i ... i: i .i ■ Mlantic City, was in town this week and reports ha\ ing had a \ ei J gOI d Win: much bet and is now doing a \ .ay large hint, i id Of who will not plant as man. i) young w ill build two houses tin- Captain George Moss will take a with the florists of that city, remaining for the DAVID R0ST. Fumigating Kind S IS IN ONE Nil Mention too Florists' Exchange wnea writing. 262 The Florists' Exchange Boston. The News. Business during the fir|1 Lent was fully as dull as expected, both in cut flowers and plants. There is little going on at the retail stores except funeral work; very few out- side decorations of any sort. Beginning Monday, March 9, Welch Bros, have arranged to open their store at 6 a.m. to accommodate the large number of out-of-town buyers who come to the city on early trains for their supplies of flowers. Among the Growers. On my first visit to the new house of J. C. E. Diekerman on Mill street, at Harrison Square, Dorchester, I was most agreeably surprised in the first place by the magnificent house and. secondly, by the fine appearance of the carnation's at an establishment in operation less than a year. The house is a model of construction, erect- ed by Hitchings & Co. It is 160x60 feet, even span, glazed with 16x24 glass and heated by two Weathered boilers. There are six benches and seven walks. thus giving walks along either side. The peculiar feature of the house is its extraordinary height at the center, a feature which many claimed would be detrimental to the success of the crops, but a visit to the place will con- when such stock as Mr. Diekerman is turning out and has turned out right along is considered. The house is f which there are grown to perfec- ting bunch which We Brooklyn was cut. The variety stands up just as well as Lawson on the next bench, is much more prolific and throws flowers of almost equal size. These two varieties suffice for dark pink. For light pink. Fair Maid and Morning Glory are sueessfully grown, and in white Ward's Flora Hill sport, Lorna and own !...., is.-, with the lat- ter variety giving most satisfaction. Governor Roosevelt and General Maceo for dark red are doing well, while for scarlet Apollo is considered far supe- rior to either of the other reds, J. H. Manley, G. H. Crane or Mrs. Potter Palmer. There are also small batches of Gaiety, Viola Allen and Admiral Cervera for variegated varieties. Mr. Palmer, the grower, tells us that he is reeeving many orders for rooted cuttings, especially for Cressbrook. On the same day I dropped in at Whitten's on Center street to ee the lilies which are coming along nicely for Easter. Patrick Boyle, manager, says that he" noticed very little disease this year, but many of the plants are very short and stocky. The foliage, how- ever, is very clean and perfect, and the buds are showing up well. The rose houses are about off crop now, but there is prospect of a good cut at Easter, especially of Bride. Next sea- son Mr. Boyle is to substitute carna- tions for one of the houses of roses, and has secured a nice lot of young stock of very good varietii s At L. H. Foster's all tire busy with orders for the new fern Anna Foster, which looks more beautiful now than at any time before that I have seen it. An immense stock has been worked up, and it is selling very fast. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co. in- forms us that the concern is figuring and estimating on an exceptionally large lot of building for the coming season, and is now beginning to ship materials. The firm is preparing a catalogue of the hundred and thirty- nine new houses suppli. d by it last sea- son, with cuts of nearly all of them, which catalogue will soon be sent out. W. A. Manda returned thi another day or two in the city, leaving for home Tuesday. F. J. NORTON. store on Market sire. I thin- W. Schurman. whu w ill al charge of the same. The former will move his family to I !on. ord rtn hi will make his I'm u i TPSILANTI. MICH.— Mr. Krzyaske, the florist of S. Washington street, has sold nis greenhouse to Mr. Norton, of Lowell c Canadian News D Club Meeting. The regular meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club was held on the 3d inst. A special effort was made to secure a large gathering of growers, whether members of the club or not, and those who are not members were specially invited to attend to see about taking some act i..n i The of be best served show up. Aft E. J. To md . .1 as itter at the next meeting, when tin will be finally disposed of. Among the various arguments pre- sented for a rise in prices were the fol- lowing: The increased cost of glass, lumber, pipes and fittings, pots, coal, labor, and even the cost of drawing that those who employed help, both florists and gardeners, required better prices to enable them to pay their help better wages, it being claimed that gar- deners in this city are paid less than ordinary laborers. The officers and interested members of the club are displaying commendable zeal in their efforts to make the club of city. It is certain that if the present course is pursued outstanding men will, come in one by one and join hands with the club. By the way. what war it that Josh Billings said: "My son observe the postage stamp; its useful I ness depends on its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there." Every one can note it down that the club is still in business, and is here to stay. News Items. There has lately been a combine of the local pot manufacturers, and a rise in prices is the result; it was need- ed, too, I should judge, as some low figures have prevailed. The weather is mild and Spring-like. The first robin was seen weeks ago; we are getting to think that they must stay around all Winter now. R. Potter is getting grand crops of Fred Foster, Jr., is railroading again. Club Notes. Every chair in the club room w'as occupied Monday night and many had to find substitutes. There could not have been less than fifty members pres- ent. To find the equal of the last few- meetings, it is necessary to go back ten to fifteen years when the club The m pa|.el between his neck and his shin collar, and he refused |,, !, .a |.. 1'r. si.b nl Doyle, who explained lmu thankful he ought to be that his clothes weren't spoiled. If these big meetings are to be sustained it is up to the executive to hustle. No doubt the members, many of them, went expecting to see the advertised .... nati.ui exhibition, but that, like tie ehrj a themum show ma. P \l. Ki i I S Si I . ,.| Wilshire Bros.; but local fc. ers at no1 « hat the mem- bers w.-nt to si e. We can readily un- derstand the committee could do noth- ing in regard to the parties who made no answers to the request of the club for exhibits, bu1 we can't help think- ing a telegram at the last moment would have refreshed the memory of the growers who promised exhibits and of int'cit gained. Mr Robinson reported that with him Mrs. E. A. Nelson, is strong, free and satis- factory. Cressbrook is a good thing and will improve on further trial. J. H. Manley has a very poor color. Es- telle is the best 'scarlet grown locally— not only is it a true scarlet, but it is a very free 1.1. .inner, its only fault be- ing that it made so few cuttings. The flowers of Jubilee shown were as good as ever; but. unfortunately, this grand variety is rapidly deteriorating. Mrs. Law si. n was unanimously conceded to be the peer in its class. Prosperity, as far as grown, is a commercial failure; it is altogether too shy a bloomer. Glacier is without question the most free blooming white and the best all- round carnation grown here to-day. Mr. Robinson said that their cut from Glacier was just three times as large as from any other variety they grow. In addition to a general collection of splendid carnations. P. McKenna & Son had a bunch of Blanche Ferry sweet peas, grown on the single stem system; these were simply grand. The colors were bright and clean, with an average of four flowers on each spike; the stems were over a foot in length and as rigid Among oth.i- things Wilshire Bros, had a vase of Murillo tulips. These, passed by Salvator Rosa. The Windsor Hall was ordered en- gaged for the chrvsanthemum show, and the prize list will be in the hands of the members and any other party who wishes to have it, in a day or two. J. P. D'Arcy, manager of the Eastern Township Nursery Company, read a paper on "Flowering Shrubs." Only a few varieties were taken up, the others being left fur a second paper. Four members were elected: Mr. Putress, Point Claire; D. A. Wright, Drumm.md street, city; A. H. Walker and J. Keen. Verdun. The report of the committee on a more suitable hall for the club meetings was referred back for further report. THE MARKET LONDON. ONT.— Bride and Bt i.lcsmn id Si; nil tn SI - mi, ' ii.l.len Gale. $6.00 Meteor, J6.00 ' $12.00. Carnations, in- colors, $2.00; standi I .1 -ielies, $:; oo to $1 daffodils, $:i.iin; ninths, $2. nil; lily of the valley, $3.00; ips, $3.00; violets, 75c. Roses are com- ia mere |.l. nl inilly. and the finality improving; the supply is Daffodils and tulips are good demand. Violets are the demand dropping off. weather there is an in flowering plants, azaleas. ica and bulbous reased call for Primula obcon- ving as fast as here was a regit - streets were al- All the leading to be able tc Bulbous flo It is almost im last Saturday a ions and violet: ises are yet rath tot a very grea ther will 'likely demand for them at the held at. The bright we bring them in plentifully Plants are being sold prices are generally low ders how the plantsmen . small armv of Dutch travelers was he city last week, all having somc- g cheaper ami belter than any of the ering stock is noticeable. locking well, although Dially with regard to the standby in white, pill not be kept back. flowering plants are not at all plenti- ll; in fact, thoroughly g 1 ems are very scarce and seveial of the steres 1....U stock is coming along comparatively ither bare, slowly, and late .tat.- of is year the be least good ones will. The Bermuda stock that looked so promising in the early part of the s.a.- - r.api.lh deteriorating, and a in. ..lest estimate ut some of the best- looking lots would he SO per cent, of the plants so badly diseased as to be useless. Crimson Rambler roses will also be scarce — a nice comparison between plants grown during- the Summer in pots anfi those planted in the field for forcing for Easter— can be seen at one place heiw1 The two lots were treated identically, hut the field-grown plants are immeasuraW superior. While the pot-grown plants average about four spikes of llower to a 5-inch pot. the field-grown plants, in 614- inch pots, will run 8 to 12. and the trusses far larger. Spirreas will be scarcer this year, not because fewer are grown, but n considerable percentage failed to start properly. Azaleas will be in short sup- ply; this will not be noticed, as they are plants very little in demand here at Easter. The weather keeps very cold, indeed; zero readings are of frequent occurrence. and at present there is little indication of hi) age. LOSSES BY FIRE. Si .1 "I'll IM '.TON. i'i.VX. William Cur- is' greenhouses at riantsvill.-. Conn.. n'l'"uilk!,.i'wn 'cans.'.' Kchuiaiy" 21 The nanuel Beuchy, Places his loss ludes my and fodder de NEW CROP FLORISTS' SEED (jHai'm-mTYiieiai-ia. < entn.iica. M iKiii.il cite. Nasturtium, rails,. IVliuila, Stork unil Verbena. Send lit en. . fur new Catalogue. E. GRAINGER & CO.. 12 Yonge St. Arcade, Conservatories, Deer Park. Toronto, Onl The PiersonFern By the dozen, hundred or thousand at introducer's prices. liav iii Canada ami save the duty. Write for Wholesale List if in. 1 to liaml. Webster Bros., ■ ^men. Hamilton, Canada FL0WEB1K6PLRHTS For Easter Now is a good time to buy Azaleas, Spirsas, Etc. They ship better than when in full bloom. J. GAMMAGE & SONS Ttie Special Spring Trafle Edition FLORISTS' EXCHANGE MARCH 28. The Florists' Exchange 263 Carnations j p. DORM » £* SONS CO. j LA FAYETTE, IND. .■ntlon tb« FlorUta' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD North Abington, Mass. atlon the Flo.rt.UV Exchange when writing. I6ER, '-', in.h pots or sand $10.00 Unrooted cuttings 5.00 NCHANTRESS, 2 inch pot 12.00 RS. LAWS0N, sand or soil. .'.... 2.00 H. EICHHOLZ, Pa. writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 :.'lla. Fenn H 00 il r. Crosshro..k. rlinll-'iiu'i-r. Oriole.. 3 00 i.'rn Louise, llu'.si.r Maul, Norway 2 00 oonmough, Gen. Maceo 1 50 HENRY HESSION1 larkson and E. 48th Sts., Flatbush, Brooklyn. N.Y entioh the Florists' Exchange when writing. ARNATIONS MURPHY'S WHITE. lit.- try it. Rooted P8.00perl00; »50.00 inteed or money /M. MURPHY, '' Cincinnati, Ohio. Florists* Exchange when writing. tarnations Rooted Cuttings KM I I 100 Inri.-inii ... .$3.00 Eldorado $l.i»i H».Mjmi I .-." <;. -mi i.-vi- Lord l.oo ..riling Glory . 1.60 I EWETT CITY GREENHOUSES, Jfwell City, CONP*. entlon the Florists' Exehanpe when writing. TWO CRAND WHITE CARNATIONS "GOV. WOLCOTT" and "BOSTON MARKET." Illl, Mil 'all -ri-ia] Var oth are in perfect health. p,.r 100 perl0O0 "IVdl.CIITT" $.-..()(> $4.-,. Ill) "llll>TII\ llAllhKT" .-,.1111 411.110 )th will be on Exhibition at Brooklyn. February 19 and 20. ETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. enrlop the Florists' Exchange when writing. :ARNATIONS £8£8s ■ ii.Hev.lt reaabrook . Irs. Bradt Irs. Lawson .. olden Beaut) • H. Crane ■xybreak. en. Gomez . .. fn. Maceo hit.-->r. .thv, Mrs. Bradt, Mrs. Laws.m. Hold Nugget 3.( Armazindv. Flora Hill, lieue Lord, r Melba, Cloud.. Alaska. Daybreak. .Jabn's Scarlet... 1.50 50 at 100 ; 500 at 1000 rates. CANNAS. STRONG, DORMANT II BEKS, Own Root ROSES Strong Stock Bride, nrlilisiii.iicl, Golden Gate, Souv. de Wootton. Own Roots fine stock. $4 per 100; $38 per 1000 ride, Bridesmaid, Golden Grafted Stock. April Delivery hertv, $!"■ on I SANTHEMUMS. MISCELLANEOUS. Asparagus I'ln iiinsiis Nanus, 100 1' 1 00 $S 00 1 00 800 1 '.'.> 10 IH, Moon Vines, true white 2 00 15 00 salvias, spiendona, Bedman, eta 125 10 00 Smilax. strong plants. 3 inch pots 3 00 25 00 MANETTI STOCKS No. 1 eratie. $9.00 per 100O; No 2 grade, $12.00 per WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATION. Brighte I pink in color, very fragrant, I'niin :i In 3y, Inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 foot G Inches to 4 feet in length. Received t'oriiilcatoof Meril at summer Flower Show of ttie Puellle I'nast Horticultural Society. It.. at, 'd I'uttliiKs, JJ.lio per dozen; $10.00 per 1IX) ; $75.00 per limn. *.-,iiii.ihi |.,t lu.iKiii. All ..r.lcrs i be tilled In rotation, from February 1. 1903. F1CK & FABER, San Mateo, Cal. Uenttnr, the Florists' Rxcbanga wbaa wrlrla*-. CARNATIONS Well-Rooted Cuttings from Clean, Healthy Stock NOW KKADV 10 "' M K. I SOMAS I A \t -iin I III M \ Kill I- I III I I S I 111 l-l I m:\ \ 2.M 80.00 ,1. II. MAN1.1A II \ Kl:\ I l n V i ' THEODOR LEONHARD p.o. box 1646 Paterson, N. J. ROOTED CUTTINGS Roses and Carnations all fr. ... grafted s Per 100 WHITE. Per 100 White Cloud $1.50 1.50 Gov. Woloott. 6.00 Lillian Pond. 1 unl Meteor. ROSES. CARNATIONS. PINK. Per 100 Mrs. Lawson $2.00 The Maxqnla l.oo < (ies-.hl.ink 4.00 , A.l.i Per 100 $2.00 1.50 ...14.00 i:i,chantress 1 Morninc Glory 2.00 STRIPED. KABOON. Gaiety 4.00 Gen. Maceo 1.50 Prosperity :1.00 Koosevelt, 2.00 WRITE FOR SPE0IAL PRICES ON LARUE LOTS. No order for less than 50 of one variety filled at these prices. We will have a very fine stock of grafted l'.n.li- iind Bridesmaid Hoses, read) April 1st. at * in per 100. AU cuttings and plants shipped from Hinsdale. SB: BASSETT & WASHBURN sn,i6«ffib Wabash Florists* Eichi a)OOOOOOOOOCXKXXXX>OOOO0 CARNATIONS MRS. LAWSON, Cuttings from black soil S2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 Well-Rooted Cuttings Now Ready Lawson Enchantress 12 00 Guardian A njj* 1 1 36 JOOSt 1 25 Geuevleve Lord 1 25 Adonis Harlowarden . Kstelle G. •«. Crane Flora Hill Queen Louise White Cloud PINK. 'erlOO PerlOOO i P %1 60 $12 50 Nelson 12 00 100 00 Cressbrook 1 25 10 00 j Triumph 1 25 10 00 HiKiubothaiii 00 llnrnliiK Glory RED. 00 I Palmer 00 Mrs. I.. Ine 00 Chicago IKed Bradt) Hoosier Maid Hon Homme Milliard Murphy's White Norway ROSES Plants from 2 J Per 100 Per 1 inch Pots Ilride Golden Gate. Perle Ivory Sunrise Pierre De NuIiimk American Beauty. Kaiserln Bridesmaid Well-Rooted Cuttings, Strong and Healthy Per 100 PerlOOO I Per 100 PerlOOO Bride $150 $12 60 | Golden Gate $1 60 $12 50 Bridesmaid 150 12 50, Ivory 3 00 25 00 Perle l 50 12 50 I sunrise 6 00 50 00 All stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned Immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.. 264 The Florists' Exchanjje CARNATION CUTTINGS Place Your Order AT ONCE for the Best Do Not Delay. We can ship at once well-rooted cuttings of the following varieties, free from disease and first-class in every respect. None better and seldom equaled. Write for Quotations and Catalogue. Mrs. Tlios. W. Lawson Gov. Wolcott E. A. Nelson Estelle White Cloud Mrs. Potter Palmer Gaiety Viola Allen Adonis Lillian Pond 1'resident McKinley Golden Beauty Apollo Morniiiir. Glory Queen Louise Stella Loraa Prosperity J. H. Manley Guardian Angel Joost Mrs. Higinliotliniu Enquirer Dorothy Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt Marquis Gov. Roosevelt Cressbrook Harry Fenn Crane Dorothy Whitney Tiger A J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO JOLIET, ILLINOIS. Mention the Florists' Exchange CARNATION CUTTINGS Extra Strong. Guaranteed Healthy. Perioo Floriana $3.00 Chicago 3.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 Prosperity 2.50 Write for prices o Norway . . . ■ Triumph . . . Mrs. F. Joost Evanston . . . l large quantities. CLINTON HILL GREENHOUSES, Newark, N.J. 374-382 Clinton Avenue. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ■ — — 'I rCARNATION CUTTINGS WEU ROOTED Her Majesty . . Flora Hill . . . White Cloud . . Per 100 Per 1000 . . . $10.00 J80.U0 . . . 1.50 10.00 1.50 10.00 1 50 12.50 Prosperity . . . Guardian . . . 1.50 10.00 Angel (The Sport), CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK. Per 100 Ivrliwo Mrs. Lawson S2.00 $12.50 America 1-50 10.00 Marquis 150 10.00 Elma 1-50 10.00 ur 100, $1.50; per 1000, $10.00. 2 -INCH ROSE STOCK. "KSESS Ivory, rooted Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1000 $1.00 $35.00 Bridesmaid $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 | Meteor and Gate . . . 2.50 20.00 Jttings, per 100 $2.50 ; per 1000, $20.00. be returned iumn-'liiitflj , {WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago ——————————————————— .J |. jurists Kxohnnee 50,oqq carnation Cuttings Queen Louise . Prosperity . • . Palmer .... Higinbotham . Cressbrook . . Roosevelt . . . Morning Glory 1.00 2.50 1.25 T.KRAFT, 135 Johnson Av„ Newark, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATION $UCCES$ The Money Maker The most prolific.- carnation to date. Flowers light pink, shade of La France rose, large ami well formed, and borne on stout stems, with splendid summer bloomer. i 1 1 v $70.00 per 1000. Iminedi; JOHN 6. SHOLL. Oept. C. Burlington, N. J. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings We are receiving orders now for the New Carnations of VM1 , also for Him Now and Standard sorts. Sond IVr Inscriptive J'rice List. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Box 326. M.Mitlnii tti.' riurists" Exchange when writing. HALF MILLION CUTTINGS READY 20,000 EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES: G. H. Crane, America, Prosperity, Armazindy, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Norway, Bon Homme Richard, The Marquis, Guardian Angel $2.00 per IOO; $15.00 per IOOO Governor Wolcott, Mrs. Higinbotham, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 Estelle, $4.00 per 100; $30 per 1090. Mrs. Potter Palmer, $5.00 per IOO; $40 per 1000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joiiet, Ills. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings Alba, $6.00 Wolcott, 5.00 Lorna. 2.50 Norway, 2.00 Glacier, 2.00 WhiteCloud,1.50 Per Km I', r»K> Mrs.Lawson,2 <«' 17.9 Cm. G.'lmv.. 2.00 17. f Gaiety, |».O0 Stella, 5.00 45.0 Prosperity, 3.00 25.0 *8.00 per 100; 3 1 W.l.&M.S.VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind ntlon the Flo NOVELTIES CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CANNAS. GERANIUMS, PELARGONIUMS. Also BEST STANDARD VARIETIES A tew hundred vincn Variesata read; tor IM»I«-DI«TE delivery. 31., Inch pota strong, $5.00 per 100. »eTHIl(IS|IllT|l&SON,A^cHN Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing LOOK HERE! Carnation Cuttings From Extra Fine Stock. Lillian Pond $10.00 4.00 S7.VIH Mrs. Lawson 3.00 2.50 20 l> 16.IH Win. Scott ... 1 25 Daybreak MorniiiK Glory • 2.60 15 HI' ■JIM'" 15.UI' .... 2.00 G. H. Crane 2.50 15.". Gen. Maieo . . . 2.00 Firefly .... 2.00 Cash uilli older please. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, - - - CONN Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnf. March T, lHO.'t The Florists9 Exchange 265 ROOTEDl CARNATIONS CUTTINGS NOVELTIES-This Year's Introductions Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Pinelj ton I, averages 1. fit $12.00 per 100; ilOO.OO per L000. Alpine Clow. ,\ riUlanl shade of dei p .-,■- [>iiik, limned w illi .m ii u in.'. w.i . »ii >1 i'"iig si itT sfrnis. Ihiliil \ P4. .1 . hi . ilv. Selected, strong, well-rooted cuttings now ready. oolored carnations. We shall have the Eollowing rooted cuttings ready tor delivery at, the dates specified March ir>th, 2.r>nii; March 2lst. 5.11110; April 5th, :>,oiki. Price, ss.ini per inn; ST.". 1111 |n-r innii. tjnnnt il > limit.-.l r.. tin- ,-.ii. .\ ..-. 1 iiiisn nn. j 'J. iimi selected plants rrom '- inch pots, ready for Immedl- LIMian rOna ate delivery, $10.00 per 100. H„ mi „ :__«... From J Inch pots, March loth to 15th delivery, er majesty $10.00 ( Mo»<7Unll BUU 1' - Inch pots, March lOMi to lath dolivery, arshall Field 62.00 perioo. C — .. ■ _...__•__ Btrong plants from 2 Inch i»'i-, f.,r Immediate deliv- ov. Lowndes Cry. $12.00 per 100. AdoniS Strong plants from pots, March lOto 16th delivery. $15.00 per 100. INTRODUCTIONS 1902 5 Harry Fenn. Extra strong Viola Allen. Finestrongc Stella, scoot i Challenger. Gaiety. *«.oo i ■l-tCll St.K nus for I LlO ; SoCI.OO per 1000. Extra strong stick ready $40.00 per 1000. imeiiiato delivery, ].r. ■!,.■( ^at.'.l ,-i fi'\v i .. i . :-. . 1 1 1 ■ r e\l c.'i I ■ t I ■ STANDARD VARIETIES Mrs. Lawson. Golden Beauty. Lorna. ias.oo per 1000 Prosperity. iin$j"! Floriana. ^"SaelS Gov. Roosevelt. uinclinto tleliv.-ry. f.'o.oa i»r 1 ■> inch pots, $3.60 per 1 Inch pots, $.1.00 por 10 strung cuttings from sand, strong cuttings from sand. CamationS Booted Cuttings Late March and tarly April Deliveru Morning Glory 112.50 CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS I THE COTTAGE GARDENS, VZ2EZ' | Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WHITE BRADT and FRAGRANCE Two Valuable New Carnations. Send for full description. Price, $2 00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $28.50 per 260; $55.00 per 500; $100.00 per 1000. DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ES QUEEN THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 to 3i i-ineh hloom on a long rigid stem. A line keeper and shipper The calyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10 00; 250, $22.50; 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by ALBERT M. KERR, ! .511 e\mci>. Chicago; H. Ba Philadelphia; W. F. F Bernini.. St. I.i.uis. Ml Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange GEORGE RIPPERGER, SHEEP MANURE ' aave now on hand a large quantity of Al SHEEP MANURE, nr-Send for PRICK LIST and SAMPLE. Itrr.i Fertilizer for Top Dressing. SEStfttSSSL*- Long Island City. 1928 GERMANTOWN AVEMUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing. E T Kalamazoo, Mich. : Van Bochove & Bro. have a bench of callas that has borne huge crops of fine flowers all along, and is still in a most promising state. These are home-grown stock, and show a marked contrast to the. California variety. The firm has done well again this year with American Beauty and Meteor roses. Glacier and Ethel Crocker carnations are a sight to behold as produced by Mr. Curran, the grower here. These much-abused varieties head the list as money-makers at this place. At the Dunkley greenhouses carna- tions are in good crop and fine flowers of those old standbys, Flora Hill and Daybreak, show there is still money in them where they are suited. Roses are promising a good cut, also, before long. In order to accommodate its increas- ing business the Central Nursery Co. has leased a large store on Main street, and will move in as soon as alterations are completed. The front part of the store will be devoted to a first-class flower business, and the rear converted into offices for the clerical force of the Nursery company. The company has also contracted for the erection of 12,000 feet of glass as soon as weather per- mits, and has purchased about 5,000 of the newer varieties of carnations, in- cluding S00 each of Enchantress. Adonis. Her Majesty, etc. A specialty of high-grade carnations and violets will be made, rounding out with a 200- fiMit house of American Beauty, all of which have succeeded remarkably well this year under the able management of Mr. Cook. There is talk of another concern lo- cating here in the near future. S. B. Indianapolis, Ind. New. Notes. Philip Conway is preparing to in. i .•uniiher greenhouse. IMxSO feet. II .lunge has returned from Adrian, Mich. He reports everything in the florists hue there O. K. A. Baur speaks very highly of 'the Carnation Society's recent convention and the many new varieties exhibited there. Too bad that Baur & Smith's lot of carnations was frozen in transit, as the pink seedling, Indianapolis, showed up in fine form here. The State Florists' Association of Indiana met Tuesday, March 3. The advisory committee on Fall show re- ported on several items. Bertermann Brothers' establishment, in East Washington street, is already taking mi an Easter air, with lots of Crimson lloml.loi loses, lilacs, azaleas AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... TJrxe Jolin J- Crooke Established 1SSO. 155 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. Berberis Oregonium J. H. HOWE, Florist, he Florists' Eschar, Order Directfrom Headquarters No. l i: nicy Ferns. Sl.Su pit in. I'lwoiinls .m larne ders. A No. 1 Itron/.e ,1 Creep 4 i ; ■ I r r v . >1 III! 1IHH1MI .-.lll.l JotS. $1.00 per 100. ders by mail, telephone t our pergonal itn.l |>| |,t iittenl inn. \\ V i-a older, in miv .piantilv at very H|ierl notice. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., SHAMROCK SOnETHING NEW. From cemet'T.v nt Unwni.utrirl;. Ireland, l'hiifs, from '_" t in. j.oIh, -\ >«' per ino; S:i-'..00 pei iniK); ■_■;,<> :,, imiOrate. Cash with order. Order early, as stock is limited J. D. HARC0URTS SON, Wappingers Falls, N.Y Mention the Florists' Kxrh:m. Id, 500 In in per Ull ■-.I eruwli • Is, SI. 00 «T GIANTS. Bes CASH. Extras added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa etrUi iRISrr Shamrqci SHAMROCK stuck imiu'il from Bayard Hartland, Patrick Cork, Ireland. 2 1-2 inch pots $3.00 per IOO. J. W- HOWARD, 330 B'way, Somerville, Mass. Mention llie ll.rM-i- IMIianne when writing- CalaxLeaves^LeuGOthoeSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion, N. C. Sold In Now York by I.. .J. Kreshover: tnPhila- dolphia by S. s. I'ennoek; in pittsPurp !'>' Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; In Buffalo by Wm. F. Kasting. Mrnii..e !'.'■ 1 re. I'Mleini-e wlipp writing. Galax and Leucolhoe The Florists' Exchange 267 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists SS and 57 W. 26th St., New York i i „.„,» John H Babtmas BRADSHAW &. HARTMAN Wholesale Florists .-,:; « • NEW YORK JAMES McMANUS, Z£r&.'£ 50 W. 30th St., New York HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, WHOLESALE FLORIST. GROWER SAND RETAILERS. I have the facilities to take care of you both. All seasonable Flowers and Novelties, at proper prices, can be had at 52 West 29th St., New York, YOUNG & . . *\^liolesale Florists . . Beauty, Liberty, Sunrise, Bride, Brides- , Meteor, Golden C Ing Varieties of Hoses. 42 W. 28th Street, - NEW YORK NUGENT RATTI EYAS nV«7d. Meteor. Golden Gate, and all other Lead. THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Daily Reports Weekly Payments =d JOHN J. PERKINS 1 Wholesa e Florist IIS W. SOth St Mew York [; 'I'll . ■ ■'■ ! ' ' ^— ' - " -^' '" J"" The Pioneer House Tel. 167 Madison Sq. jft Can Fill Out-of-Town Orders at all Times Consignments Solicited K. ALLEN, Personal attention given a all orders. Specialties: Bride, U Bridesmaid, Amer. Beauty W Roses, Violets, Carnations, JJ and other varieties not. nun- *,( tioned. Open at 6 o'clock every morning. 106 West 28th St., New York Mention the Fiortste* Eichan WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO West 29th Street, MEIV YORK 3 JAMES A. HAMMOND X \ CUT FLOWERS \ J 113 West 30lh Street, NEW YORK y 4 Telephone 854 Mai.Iaon Square. ^ ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTi Wholesale 45 West 29th Street, 108 Livingston St., Brooklyn, JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 "W. Consignments Soli, 30th St. ted MEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION all varieties o 57 West 28th FLORIST Cut Flowers Street, NEW YORK wiioicsaie Prices of Gut Flowers, New York, piarcn 6, 1903. Prices quoted are by the hundred unless other-wise noted. r.lancy — special Culls & ordinary (-iucen of Kdgely Bride, 'Maid, lancy— spc'l I Golden Gate . Liberty Cattleyas Cypbipedidms IlKNimollll'M FOHMOHl'5 5.00 to 25.00 5.00 to 6 00 a. oo to 4.oo 1.50 to l-'.OO 2.00 to S.00 G.O0 to 1O.00 .50 to 5.00 .75 to 1.011 to 1.50 5.00 to 50.00 8.00 to 10.00 0.00 to 50.00 Inf'r cra.l™, nil coloi I 1 White . ! STANDAKD ) 1'lnk .. ! Vauikties 1 Red II. C. RlEDEL F. D. Sim, R1EDEL St CO. Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wiiutw. Uvorythine in lino oi rutilowors h'hipl"'! to .ill partsof the U. S. Send for weekly price list. B. 5. 5LINN,Jr., Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26th St., New T N.vki issis- Caper W —Yellow... MlUNi'NKTTE — ordlin fancy Roman Hyacinths.... Smilax Sweet Peab Tulips Violets " special .... Lilac, per bunch Freebia, per bunch.. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flower* Mi Receixing L'xtrn (lu.ility AMERICAN BEAUTY other varittios ot ROSES. CARS \ riONS. 39 W. 28tH St., New York. TOP QRADE FOR SHIPPING JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. TELEPHONE. 1008 MADISON SQUARE We have a fine grade of every- thing in market at present. Send us a Trial Order and we will do the rest. I EDW. C. HORAIN j 47 West 28th Street j i WEs-n^* NEW YORK \ CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS ME1E0RS BEAUTIES Etc. CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist . 26th St., Hew York GEORGE SALTFORD WHOLESALE FLORIST Violets and Carnations a Specialty OOHBIOH ■ 4B West 29th St. Mew York ■■ i TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS 38 West 28th Street, HEW YORK and CUT FLOwTR EXCHANGE Telepbon. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 251ft St.. PifW YORH Telepbone: 1905 MADISON SQUARE 268 The Florists' Exchange BEAUTIES SAMUEL S. PENNOCK 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florlflta' Ex ch aoge vrb e n_wrl ting. LIBERTIES Solid Beds vs. Benches. Editor Florists' Exchange : The present Winter will be remem- bered by every florist, for the long con- tinued dull weather and the high price of coal. There is no doubt that many will find, at the end of the season, a very small balance on the right sida of the ledger; and with repairs and neces- sary improvements staring them in the face, the problem is a very serious one. To those who have to replace their old benches with new ones I would very earnestly suggest that they in- vestigate thoroughly the solid bed method of growing roses and carna- tions. There are many who pronounce useless something they have not tried or understand. This is radically wrong, but it is too often the case. The solid bed method has so many advantages over the bench that only a few need be mentioned. In th.> first place, after the drainage and soil have been filled in, there is comparatively no more expense, especially if the sides are constructed of brick they will last a lifetime. A bench will at best last but three years, and to replace it at the present price Of lumber means a large outlay, which will increase year by year as the value of the material advances. The labor, too, is quite an item. 1 do not mean that every bench should be torn out, for I well know how useful they are for storing under them cannas, fuchsias and what not, still it will be admitted that they harbor in- sects, such as slugs and lice, etc. With the solid bed everything is clean and no harbor for insects is provided. For carnations, all that is necessary, after they are thrown out, is to let the soil get perfectly dry, which will kill all the weeds and drive the worms away. Just before planting time, after the soil has been well dampened .iown. a good coat of rotten manure forked in is all that is necessary. If you intend planting a variety that requires a heavy soil, it is an easy matter to add some clayey loam, and your bed is With loses it is different. Once they are planted they will do well for five or six years; the only thing that is l e- quired is to dry them off gradually be- fore cutting back. This is a very easy method, syringing occasionally to keep Hi- red spider down, and giving -ill the air possible night and day. Even a slight frost before cutting back will not be detrimental. After a liberal supply of rotten cow manure has been lightly forki i in and a good soaking of water still k'-i-ping the air on night and day sidi' guides you. But keep air on if you much mildew at ■ to the plants hav- oft, and not start- llOUgh. ire some who will liliv of this sugges- I would ask. Have ns of some of the On and after March 2, we will be located at 1217 ARCH STREET LEO. IMIESSEIM, PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange whe L( t in. anj bem ■ houffl a ere. ti .1 se growers, such Pit rson? If not, orists' Exchange ed in solid beds. ds just as fine as :. H. T. Editor Florists' Exchange: We notice a discussion in The Flor- ists' Exchange on the subject of plant- ing two or more hills of dahlias of one kind together. If this be necessary, then we cannot grow any more dahlias. Last year we grew over 100,000 clumps in over 400 varieties, and we do not be- lieve there is any virtue in that state- nent. The assertion that a poor variety can be imprcn ed through the agency of bees is all right— if 'Mr. Tarbox grows his dahlias from seed; otherwise no im- provement can be made. ROWEHL & ORANZ. HEADQUARTERS FOR 99 Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Beauty, fancy— special.. Queen of Edgely Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special , » Golden Gate... I K. A. Victoria. Liberty Meteor I, Perle ORCHIDS— Cattle Cyprlpedlums.. f Inferior grades, M [ Vi ESTANDARD I p fc-CThe highest J <0 jrrailes ot 1 | "NOVELTIES... APIANTtJM DALLAS ' daffodils Daisies Freesia LEAVE8 HYACINTHS Lilies Lily of the Valley Mignonette— Ordinary , Narcissus ..'".'.'.'. 8TEvtA.'.'.'.".".'."".'..7"!.'.7!!" SWEET PEAS TULIPS ■jr.. mi i.. mi.iiii Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harrisii Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 1 5 Province St. -9 Chapman Pl. notice. Price ae.or.lint; to quality of tfonils. Lmm Dist.ui -i ivl.-j.h Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Kaiserins fleteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations Cleveland. News JottiDg* Since passing through the last blizzard that reached the whole coun- try we are having the finest kind of weather and stocks, as a rule, are show- ing the effects of the bright sunshine. Easter stock almost everywhere local- ly is in the very best of condition, and with most growers everything is far enough advanced to be in on time. In fact, some lines as azaleas and ciner- arias, will have to be held back to save them. Easter lilies will be in fair sup- ply, mostly Lilium longiflorum, but a-s several growers have lost most all their stock through disease there seems to be no fear of an overstock. Crimson Rambler roses look better than ever, and should prove to be good bi Hers Hybrid roses. • spei [ally Blag < ; i > ai i being gram a in lai ge quant [ties ns l«.t plants and should also mi et a n adj PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists PITTSBURG, PA. bright; but the rose their plants have been pretty well cut down and that a very heavy cut can- not be had by that time. John Mollenkopf has some very good cinerarias at the New Sheriff street mark.-t whirh are selling well. Smiths, of Wade Park avenue, will have their new wagon out about the 15th. They intend to G. W. WM. J. B4KER WHOLESALE FLORIST Carnations Lily of the Valley Violets 1432 So. Penn Square Telephone. Philadelphia, Pa EDWARD EEiD Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND EUGENE BERNHEIMER Wholesale Florist No. II South 16th St. PHILADELPHIA Roses and Carnations our Specialties DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Mo. 130S Filbert St., Philadelphia WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist II south I6th SI.. Pliila.. Pa. Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited GEO. M. MOSS Wholesale Florist 32 South 17th St., Philadelphia Pa. Wholesale Florists, y jobbers « cA^Aa/1oSsHa"d=/^l^pi ORISTS' BRIDESMAIDS. UM .A ILUIIIOIO I SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. Headquarters in Western New York for ROSES CARNATIONS Sf^ WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. Gits Us A Trial. Wi Can Pliabb Ton. THE AMERICAN CARNATION "Write for particulars THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N.Y. The Florists' Exchange 269 Plttsfiurg:. nation Night itt i h. Club. It was carnation nlghl at the rob meeting oi the Florists' Club, I, ;i si successful gathering, a , ihlbition "i cut blooms, and a ugh dlscussl r all that 3 show ii. 'I'll.- :i! t.n«l;iiiii- was un- i mi.isi of the growers were s.-nt ;m,l took nn-at interest in the n Ide points oi. ins I'm- exhibition wen- .is lows: L. E. Marqulsee, ot Sj racuse, V who sent three ..f Ids Lest All.a- Uhite: the l.lilliaill Senile! imlngo, much adi id bj all present, i Slllll.il. I. l\ K.H..I > el I..W . U cull II- that ule demand in uur locality. \\. Ward, ol Cutlag, Hardens, eellS. I,. C, Shown d eiejil s llill^S, two very good ones— No. and No. 216, a fine dark l| ci Mo. ,7, a good yellow varie- icd; Alpine Glow, a liRht pink; Mrs. \ hurl' and Ethel Ward. The ,., ■. ,ii ietj \\ as much admired and II spoken of. Judge Hinsdale, a light had a splendid stem. t'l'.si- II were 1. ith line: t',. imer was considered by all the -i crimson on the market. laill. deiize Hros., Flathush. N. Y., ii two of their best sorts and the v ed in fine condition. White a. it was pronounced to be the best i seen. Fragrance is one that would 1 well with. us; it has a pleasing color 1 th lor is delightful. The Chicago Carnation Co.. of Joliet, . showed three varieties— Harlow ar- n. H.r Maj.su and Marshall Field, te latter is a good one for show, but riegated colors are poor sellers in ttsburg. E. G. Hill Co., of Ricmond, d, sent a fine white that was well 'ought of. named Innocence. Peter sher, of Ellis, Mass., sent En- inti.ss; Boston Market, a very good lute, and a variegated one, Mrs. M. A. ...• and Carnation Co.. of Bakerstown. i.. made quite an exhibit ..f 17 varie- is -X.nway. Peru, Lorna. Queen buise, and White Cloud, all whites. ina is i better flower than White ..id. i.n n Louise is a free and early nomer, and White Cloud seems to be best variety around Pittsburg, the ■st money-maker. Among the reds is. Potter Palmer was good. Estelle lis well; is a free and steady bloomer, id about the best red to be had here. i S the pinks Dorothy was well loken of, a very free bloomer, much •tier than Wm. Scott. Cressbrook is msidered good, and Mrs. E. A. Nelson ii. .-. I to be a tine early one. tree bloomer, of fine color. Mis. :iws..ii is much liked, is a good seller ad easily grown by our florists. It .lits more than formerly, but this is k-ly da. to the dark weather preva I- ig this Winter. i Of the light pinks. Mrs. Higinbotham 1 a good one with fine stem. Gaiety :ee, also Morning Glory, which has a •ly pleasing color. i if the variegated varieties, Stella, er's, is fine, a good bloomer lid a profitable sort to grow. Pros- rity does nol produce (lowers enough make il pay with our growers. I'lie two best pinks were pronoui 1 be Mrs. E. A. Nelson and Dorothy, I.' must prolilable In Ul i.W Ernsl Fisher, of Castle Shannon, Pa.. owed a few good blooms, among them ■ '■ hi-ak. The Manpiis. a cropper with Mis Laws, in he considers best of Qui i Louise is his best and most ofltable white, a g 1 commercial it. and the only one he cares to grow. " Scot! he still likes as a pink. .Mr. Fisher asked those who received plants ol \ ,i.,n Is hi wh I i hi came, and wiih the • i ptlon of one casi lie i were all poor; about ban of them lost; and the growers fee] sore 1 1 paylni a big prlci tot such stoclt Th.. eiui, tendered a v ote of th tnlt t., ail w ho exhibited and helped to make i he in- ■ I Ing , bucci Th.- I, i- 1 1 river the past week Inco . ' niem . to \\ C Beckerl in, \ lleghi nj seedsman; also to i he I'illshurg Cutllower i '.,., w ho had i era! feel of watet In the cellar, the water coming in the sewer. i: , C K KIN KM A X WashlBglon, D. C. Congress closed March 4, and the hope that the Postofflce approprla lion bill would get through intact and With the clause providing for the transmission of catalogues in lots of not less than two thou sand, without postage stamps, has been dashed to pieces. There will be much disappointment at the clause above referred to having been siri, k.,, from the bill, and there seems to be a dearth of information as to why this was done. The elimination was made when the bill went to the Senate, and when it went to conference it was not restored. It is doubtful if there was ever a measure introduced which had such all-round, practical and equi- beneficial features as this one. It is a saving in time and labor for the postal department and equally so for the man who sends out the catalogues. It cer- tainly is a meritorious thing. Possibly that was why it failed! Well, we'll try it again next year. The weather of the past couple of weeks lias been wonderful for the pro- duction of violets. The darkey boys can be found in the vicinity of the shopping centers in large numbers; lac. per bunch seems to be a fair price for the violets offered by them, although some are still holding out for 25c. Central Market now has a pretty good representation of florists, sales being confined mostly to carnations, roses and violets. Carnations go at all the way from 35c. to $1.00 per dozen. Kramer, of Anacostia, D. C, had some .Mrs. Lawson that were the admiration of all and were decidedly good value for the price— 75c. per dozen. A very hands window effect is to be seen in one of the Washington floral stores, created by the use of small in- candescent lights, with pretty, red bell- shaped shades of crepe paper that tit around the bulbs neatly. The red glow seems to impart a lustre to the flowers that makes them doubly attractive. To Dispose of Soot. Owing to the trouble caused by soft coal clogging pipes and chimney flues, the following suggestion is worthy ol noting: "Zinc is a peculiar metal in many respects. It volatizes easily, and the oxide thus produced has a strong affinity for carbon. If one's furnace chimney is clogged up with soot and the owner desires to get rid of it, all that is necessary is to throw a little zinc s.rap into the Are. Any old zinc will do, and very little will suffice to keep the chimney clean if used about en i k. The vapor of zinc oxide seizes upon ill.- en bon of the SOOl and forms a new chemical compound, pari Of which goes up the flue and part falls to the bottom to he shoveled out as ash." Water and Gas Review. BUYERS TAKE NOTICE We Have the Finest Line of CUT FLOWERS THAT ARE PRODUCED FOR THIS MARKET Telephone and Telegraph Orders given prompt attention. Members oi he Chicago Flower Growers Co. SXlXTimESI*. BROS,, elephone 3067 Central. 60 Wabash Ave, ChlCagO. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT fLOwTRS, SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES 1. i greselve and up-to-date (lorlst. Bend tor ouf weekly qui mi Cut Flower-, our catalogue and clrculai on 8 is, Bulbs, Kihi s, and all Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL K. C. AMLING Tilt" I-UI'K.'St. I!e,l l:.,.ii -.1, M..sl Wholesale Cut-nower House in Chicago 32. 34. 36 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers McKELLAR & WINTERSON Wholesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Names and Varieties A. Beauty, fancy- apecla No. 1.... Culls at sen of Edgely a, Bride, 'Maid, fa >= Golden Gate.. I K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Chrysanthemums. daffodils daisies Lilies Lily of the valley.... Miononette— Ordinary . Sweet Peas., Violets I, IK, to KIHI .00 t" K.IJO 1.1)1) I,. 4.1,0 Foley Floral Fotographs Send (or my Floral Album, size 12x1 1, containing 24 different funera designs. Sent to any part of the country by express, $7.00 c. o. d. 226-226' BOWERY, NEW YORK JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers 51 Wa bash Ave. Keen: 221, Chicago H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. H0LT0N&HUNKELC0.. Wholesale florists and Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St.. MILWAUKEE. WIS. GEORGE REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers FIRST CLASS ROSES ALL SUMMER are fully packed and iced to ship any 61 WABASH AVENUE. CHICAGO. ILL. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 270 The Florists' Exchange GUARANTEED WROUGHT IROH PIPE M entio nth e Fl KxehniiKfl wlion wnling. ALLEN AIR VALVES, Guaranteed Automal WHETSTONE & CO., Inc. 91 I Filbert St., Philadelphi HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. 1%-r J For HANDLING COLLECTIONS ..Vr^hew 1 For SECURING REPORTS. . . . THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE. C. S. LODER. Sec'y, 211 Broadway, New Yorlc. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Wired Toot picks 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.35. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florists' STANDARD FLOWER POTS 15002 In 1 1500 Hi r 2t» II. MS 800 3* Seed panB, game price as pots. Send for price list if CyllnderB for Cut Flowern, Hanging Baskets, Lawn VaBes, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address HUflnger Bros. Potior?, Fort Edward, N. Y. Or August Kolkee & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Babol&y Steeet, New York City. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Les, easy to handle. 120 71n.potslncrat, 80ST0N FL0B1ST LEHEB CO. ■^jwZictaMri SASH Send forNew Free Illustrated Catalogue Bxcbange wb GOT FLOWER BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The beat, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. No. Per 100 Per 1000 No. Per ion. Per won 0.-3x4x20. $2.0(1 S1S.IK) 5 —1x8x22. . .$3.00 $27.60 1.-3x4^x18 IT,", I.VOO 0. 4x«\28.... 3.75 35.00 2.-3x0x18 2.00 18.00 7.-0x10x20... 5.50 53.00 3.-4x8x18 2.411 22.00 H .1x7x21.... 3.00 29 00 4.-3x5x24.... 2.75 25.00 0.-5x10x35... 6 50 00,00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes, Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. entlon the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. Sold by the Seedsman OF AMERICA For pamplilft add Hammond's Paint and Slue Shot Works FISHKILL ON HUDSON, N, Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative : PHILADELPHIA. PA., JERSEY CITY N.J. V. OUTLEE RYEBSON. 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. REED St KELLER, 122 WEST 25tli STREET, NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, S JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y F. Evans Improved Challenge lng, self-oiling device "improved" chal- OUAKER CITY RICHMOND. IND. Florist*' Exchange when writing. CASPEE LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A 8PECIA1.TY. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. 60Wshington Ave.. 31st Ward, B:i»»U...«, D> 1020 , ,,«m st, Pittsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SUMMER in WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalogue. GIBL1X & CO.. - Utiea, N. T. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. i.cra TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs USE a NIGOTICIDE" Clean and harmless as Fumigant or Spray. To be obtained of dealers only. Kindly advise manu- facturers of any difficulty you may have in procur- ing it. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., 1004 Magnolia Ave., - Louisville, K) Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Holds Class Firmly -Dili Kit, Mention the FlorlBts' GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbe ('..iis.'rvati.ri.'s, and all other purposes, our lii^uros before buying. Estimates frs N. COWEN'S SON, 302-04 W. BROADWAY, NEW YOF Mention the Florists' Exchange wh» writ! [greenhouse. CYPRES* > FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWEI J Construction the Latest, S Material the Best, eaaa 5 Prices Reasonable, *«* ( \ THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO S 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati, O. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writ IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIF For a Very Little Money, Get THE NEW DEPARTURE,* /YErVninTIN& /\PPL)flNCE^ (For Descriptive Catalogue Send to J. 0. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, II Mention the Florists' Exchange when writ ^rXXSOOOOOOOOOOCrOOOOOOOOO Improved Recording Thermometer Send for catalogue and prices. The Helios-Upton Co., PEABODY, MASS. the Florists' Exchange when The Florists' Exchange 271 HOT BED SASH Now Ready. DELIVERED PRICE anywhere on lots of one dozen or more. Guaranteed in every way. THREE SIZES. 8 ft. x 6 ft. - 3 rows 10-Inch gla»» 8 (1.3 In. x 6 II. 4 " 8 4 H.i 6 ft. • • 6 " 8 Clear Cypress, 13< Inch thick, without paint or glass. Red Cedar Posts. All Heart Cypress Lumber for Greenhouses. WRITE FOR CIRCULARS, PLAHS AND ESTIMATES. LOGKLHND LUH1BEB GO LOChlAINIl. OHIO. Floiirts' ttxobanire Wtgn writing. M AST1CA ^^M;useitnow. F.0.PIERCEC0, ItW YORK * CYPRES)S Is Far McJre Durable Than PINE CYPRESSi SASH BARS UPT0 32 FEE.TOR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, men furnished to superintend Erection when desired. Sehd for our Circulars. The AT. Stearic Lumber (o fjE PONjSETVB 0 STON^fASS . An Up-to-Date Establishment. a yi.Mi to the establishment of Messrs Pankok & Schumacher, of w 1 1 stoni I. I . «iii well i \ Isltor b ho is Interested plants n Is seldom that oni u b healthy clean-grown stock In such great prof usion I . i • 1 1 ■ greenhouses is devoted to sona pedal , i house is full of azaleas ii ..in the dwarf own rosl Hants of Chas. Elnke and Mai li Loulsi to tnd .■..,,. i Imi ns of Madame \ ■■ s. II 1111.1 III'' nlli.'l I. a.lini; I. i i l also in 'i Iced n -ii. n.li.li ■ i :..! of Acacia paradoxa, Ei li ■> i alba and rosea, and the beautiful Erica cupressina. The foliage of the latter variety is a brilliant vivid green and Is just as attractive as the pieii> h.ll pink blossoms. The next I ■ con tains a fine lot of Liliiim longlflorum just right for Easter. Upon Inquiring of Mr. Pankok 11 thi j had am dis .asm] ernes. In. hea \ e.l a s i u 1 1 iiinl iniiiil- ed tn a pyramid of dumped planl in the yard, and said there was no space in their greenhouses for poor plants ..1' any kind, least of all lilies, f also saw a fine lot of hydrangeas, perfectlj grown, and just right for Easter. In the palm houses there was a grand stock of Rhapis humilis and flabelli- formis, imported some years ago and now in perfect condition; kentias, cool grown and as clean as a whistle, and the best lot of Pandanus Veitehii it has been my pleasure to look upon in an age. Messrs. Pankok & Sehuinn. li.-i an nothing If not up-to-date. They have added orchids to their products in the last few years; a fine lot of Onoldium varicosum Rogersii are just coming into bloom. Dracaena terminalis is also a specialty with them, and as with everything else these people grow, the plants could not be done better. A. T. B. Mention the Florist** Exchange wneo wrmm. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers ma<1e <>, Hi*- u-*t ..f maicnal, shell, flreboi ti.leaan.l t>ai;k>. W rite iur information. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. mSZ. DILLER, CASKEY & CO., *£SSSft&», S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' Exchange when writing. GLASS BENT GLASS For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERiLS, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICA VANHORNE, GRIFFEN 4. CO., K.rh.na. wh.n wrltlM- Ventilating Apparatus Ttvat Ventilates WITH EASE AND PRECISION FOR GREENHOUSES SELF-OILING apparatus especially adapted for Commercial houses There is no better on the market ami it Is S'.M at reasonable prlcee for high grade machinery. Fully illustrated in our Greeuhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue, which will be mailed for Ave cents to cover postage (also circulars of greenhouse material). LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY NEW YORK OFFICE: ST. JAMES BLDG., BROADWAY AND 26TH ST. Ceneral Office and Works: Irvington-on-Hudson, N.Y. i GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufacturers of Cal. Red Cedar and louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO., mSS^m Mention the Florists' Exchange CHICAGO, ILL. a writing. t GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material CUT AND SPLICED READV FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, "'■■'"'" 1 365 to 1 373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AT WHOLESALE. JSlttSZSSm. GET OUR PR,CES BEFORE ORDER,NG' Mention the Floruits' Exchange when writing. >ti itf lllltlltlitll t , JJ POSSIBLY you have heard of Cy- W™£) *• ■ press material that failed to last. \ free. Such Cypress invariably is furn- 2 ished by parties who have no knowledge of 4P the peculiar requirements of greenhouse material. •91 We have made greenhouse construction a special IM study. HB Our lumber is selected with the greatest of .care, ■M our material is guaranteed perfect and strictly'up-to- m date. • Write us, when next you want material. foNINORfow : IUtoII5BLACKHAWKS' HC ftttNTS TOR CHICAGO GARLAND IRON GUTTERS. ■* Iff if f iff iff if fif ^» in The Florists' Exchange The King Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers.WaterTube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. SO, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Comoi $1.00 per doz. A* l .animus Sprengeri.from 2 m. pots 3.00 Clematis Paiii<-Hl;»ta,stP.iiL'.fi<>m ■( m.pot- 10.00 ( h- Hint is I'm ii ion lata, from 1^ i |i Jh-iil-m. bw Catalogue. GEO. M. GARLAND, Des Pla.nes, III. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEWBURGH N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCHINGS&CO.; ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York.1 FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, ! Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron Frame Construction erected complete or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"' for Slate Tops. Send 4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE EOR PRICES. THE PIERSOIM-SEFTON CO. Designer8,.Manufactarers and Builders of Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY Mention the !>■-■ h !*'.-■!'_ writing. lOQGOQQQGtttOQGQQQQQQQQQOQQQC*:* A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Flora I Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40th and 41st Streets OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: WlSITKmH « f MT YORK 404,406 408.410 4 I 2 Easl 34lh S . New Catalogs. f* ** VT * VF **« &OOOOOOC<)OOCSOOO.$1'J.IK>, $15.00 per doz. HZHLEH PlflLLIS Special s.-lee budaT'eS.sq' 'il.'.'u. I.llg. per dnz.; $ I O 1 Mixed colors, $3.50 per 100 ; $311.00 FRENCH FORCING LILACS, trashy, :.ou per 1000. BEGONIA, Single Mixed. $2.50 per 100 ; $22.00 per 1000. Double, colors separate, as above, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per lutxi. Double, colors mixed. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per WOO DIELYTRA Spectnbilis Bleeding Heart; eitra strong clumps, for forcing. Per lee. $0.00; per 1000, $45.00. We have large quantities of Spring Bulbs We are pleased at all tin 18-22" " 9 00 " 12 00 28-30 " " 18 00 30-38" " 2600 GERREKA JAMESON] The Barberton D.u-y . 21* in. pots. 211c. ea.; $2.00 per doz.; $15,110 per 11*1. NEW ROSE SOI.EII. D'OR, strong 2-ye:ir-old plants, 35c. each; i \\N \s, 16 leading varieties, 12.00 per ion; $15.00 per 1000. JAPAN FERN BALLS, dormant. selected. large bulbs. $3.50 per doz.; $2. .50 per 100. JAPAN LILIES. See Wholeaale Catalogue. AMI ItA JAI'OMCA. 12-15 $2.50 per doz. IS IB . 3.50 " 7 in. pots. $12 per doz. PEONIES, GI.AIHOI.lv < ALADICMS, and other Roots and Bulbs. see Wholesale Catalogue. KENT1AS. We have the largest stock of large Kenttaa in the country. Call and see them, ali varieties. Ask for prices and varieties. Nurseries. We have 80 acres planted with the See Spring Oatalogtu for other stock. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford N.J 274 The Florists' Exchange SWEET PEAS Apple Blossom $0 10 $0 20 Blanche Ferry 10 20 Butterfly 10 20 America 10 25 Blanche Burpee 10 25 Blanche Ferry, extra early 10 25 Boreatton $0 10 $0 25 Countess of Radnor (true) 10 25 Emily Henderson .... 10 25 Firefly . 10 25 nont Blanc, finest white for forcing 30 1 00 W. ELLIOTT <& SONS NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. sweet mm {<:•■ '!"'■ The beautiful, artistic, sweet scented llowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut stand for a week in good condition. A splendid thing for cutting during April, May and June. Should be sown at once. We can supply in the following colors : Trade Pkt. Oz. PURE WHITE $0.20 $0.75 DELICATE LILAC 20 .76 BRILLIANT ROSE 20 .75 DEEP LAVENDER 20 .75 DARK ROSE 20 .75 DEEP PURPLE 20 .75 FINEST MIXED COLORS .20 .60 There is still time to sow Ager- atums, Petunias, Lobelias, Py- rethrum, Verbenas, Vincas, etc., etc. Our Wholesale Price List gives a complete list; if you have not a copy we will send you one on receipt of your business card or other evidence showing that you are entitled to receive it. D R 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. when writing- SPECIAL BULBS OFFER sunnER FLOWERING (F. O. B., N. Y.) BEGONIAS (Tuberous). Single, separate colon Double M 1 \ 1. 1 , :, ] .i SOUND BULBS. A u ratum, 7-9 $0 i GLOXINIAS. Named kinds 4 00 35 00 Mixed 3 50 30 00 CALADIUM (Fancy-Leaved). 2» Namod CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Sound Center Shoots. F. O. B., N. Y. GLADIOLUS. TUBEROSES. Excelsior Dwarf Pearl, Hallock Strain Fine mixed Light and White , VfiiiL'h.'tii'H SupiTiine Light White, pari Trom named May Shakespeare lirt-iH'lilryensis 3-4 inch VAUGHAN'S 84 & 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO Our Flower Seed Offer, issue of February 28, page 218, still holds good. SEED STORE 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing. HYACINTH STAKE JAPAN BAMBOO CANES The beat in the market. Can bo used 3 to & years, as they do not rot. S6.00 per iooo, $27-50 for 5000. Natural, $1 .25 per 1 000: Dyed 6reen,$1 .75 perIC STUMPP & WALTER CO., 5o;eaw™; SELECTED STRAINS OF FLORISTS FLOWER SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS in bulk. Illustrated Catalogue. 114 Chambers i NEW YORK. Hew Crop Flower seeds ASTERS.J«,|£P5KS white, diiini.-r 4 K> r. inches 1'kt. 20 rt.s., ;i fur 50cts. SEMPLE'S BRANCHINC, homegrown QUEEN OF MARKET, best German, in coi- LARCE VICTOR I A,"' be'stGerman. In colors. Pkt. 25 cts. ; H oz. 65 cts. ; oz. $2 60. Write for Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $1.50 per Bale. Cash. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HIGH GRADE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEED OUR SPECIALTY Catalogue upon application. R. & J FARQUHAR & CO, 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mai Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlun H. ZIJP & CO., LISSE, HOLLAND Unique Offei AS LONG AS STOCK HOLDS OUT We have a large fine stock ol TRUE DUTCH LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, pn'-ked with lluckwbent <-ha!T. Early Fall .1 To our plant customers we reserve 15 Azalea lime. v. d. CruyHseil and Sltno) Mardiier tup t.. 10 in.- in -m. out of every hut dn-,1 ordered. 'II sands of plants on hand. Remember as i,,nK as sioc-k holds out. ordek at Once. H. ZIJP & CO., Lisse, Holland Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing GLADIOLI ARTHUR COWEC, n£SZ£%££ BERLIN, N.Y Our Motto: QUALITY FIRST We have, however, a suffif cient quantity to supply al demands. Send for Catalogue. 'MEADOWVALE FARM, Long Distarn United States Grower and Ke preventative of Oroffs Hyt Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI New Crop Seed, iooo, Si.oo; 5000 for S.1.110. SMILAX SEED, 25c. per oz. Hybridized Carnation Seed, MIXED. Seed from Mrs. Lawson, Governor Roosevelt, Governor Wolcott, Violania, Apollo and Golden Beauty, 100 Seeds, $1.00 From Standards, 100 Seeds, 25c. Lock Box CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Mention the Florists' Exchange LOOMIS, Placer Co,, CAL FRESH PALM SEEDS KENTIA \~p;il.l"..l ■ the TUi !•: ;.n(i :rj.5ii NANUS imiiax, oz., 25 cts.;' lb.', "*2.50. RESURRECTION PLANTS for Easter. Extra fine, doz., 50 cts.; 100,(3.00; ((It m'aV TUBEROSES, Excelsior Pearl 4x6 in. and up 100, $1.00; 1000, $8.50 Come and examine our stock bt H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St., New York Come and examine our stock before buying elsewhere. Address Mention the Florists' xchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange 275 \STEI^ SEED-- SelectedVtrai ns Large Trade Pkt. )■< n -! III.- Murket mix. '.I. tlir. .- v\ .-. 1. . -.. ll. r Ih. Mi ..III. i \ t.'i - ' i "/.. 1.*.. .1 Hi.- M.n-1,. I. ulutc. pink, i-ni i l. i '. ■■ I ' I,.-, llnih.liinc. mixed. ,..r II, f-Vno 1, - Hi-iiu. In in-, -hell pink, purpl. . hi\. m.Ii-i- .inn ..ml m I . it. I - Gomel while, roee. red, yellow, light and d«rk blue. The Bride ... -'-"..- * (-..in. I, florists' .-I mixed -"•■ per lnu seels, 1-.. -.-. WOO -in K X.V. . -I. .- i C.-iit.uii. ;i In.!-. ieep purple or hum tichard's English Milltrack Mushroom Spawn THK BEST HIHM> IMPORTED ;T.-?«.-::;'illWht,*1;:.-V"rti,\!!:":«o:., MUSHROOM TREATISE s,-m win, .,„.i, „ni,-r. eaou Begonias, Gloxinias, I .in Itnlls, Cannas, Tuberoses and Dahlias. IOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention On- Florists' Kxi-liniiRii EARLY BIRD TOMATO Tin- earlleat, smootlieat ami largest Kurly Tomato we ever iiitr.-.lu.i-. I. Resists the rot ami does not sun- burn; w.iii.l.-rfiilly productive, i-r line flavor Every llorist should have some plants in the spring r..r his piu-tl.-ulnr ami appreciative trade. 5lli . 02. 9Bc: 1 oz. $1.75, post paid. Florist Department, D. LANDRETH & SONS 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Tliiilisial.SWi.Co. VENTURA-BY -THESE*, CAL. splendid mixed. ,.80 40 »:i 0(1 ...-li.-l.-i- i White Cental! rea, I " Cuamuiou Double Morning tilory, KseliselK.lt/in. Tin- (i.ihi.-li West ... Hu lineman ii in, Bush Esehsclmltzla. Geranium, Good Venture, magnifi- cent large flowers, grand mixed Per pkt.. 25c. Geranium, choice mixed good mixed Heliotrope, choice mixed Konineya t'-iullerl. M.-itillJa l'"pl'.v.. 100 seeds. 1000 s $0 50 $17.00 per 100 7-9 in. diameter. JlliE|FEfiLLS (1m- nl>ove ri_rur.' in onk-r to reduce -t.u-k only imiiie.lia.te nrders will \-n Tl Sugar Corn Seed Editor Florists' Exchange: In your issue of March 7 appeared an article to the general effect that the previously reported shortage of sugar corn for seed was not being fully con- firmed. This is seriously misleading, for, on the contrary, it is the fact that large dealers in sugar corn are either sold out entirely, or short in supply, without a precedent. Some small mer- chant dealers have a few bushels of It. 10 or 12 to spare, but what of that? These small supplies are only a driblet toward meeting the enormous demands from the sugar corn canners, many of whom plant from 1,500 to 2.000 acres In their respective neighborhoods, and consequently must have 400 to 500 bush- els each. Where are these supplies of thou- sands of bushels to come from? There is a good deal of Western sugar corn In the market being sold for pig food, and it is very poor pig food at that, because it is mouldy and dangerous to feed; Its vitality not being equal to 10 per cent., much of the sugar corn sold for seed being such as under ordi- nary circumstances would not be used at all. Its vitality is low. D. LANDRETH & SONS. Philadelphia. HOLLAND BULB PROSPECTS.— The outlook for the bulb crop is not brilliant. When the bulbs were first planted, we were suddenly overtaken by a s.-vere frost which continued for about a week. Several fields were not yet covered with reeds, and after the frost had ceased the growers stated that acres and acres of narcissus, dou- ble Von Sion. AJax princeps. and Poet- icus ornatus were considerably dam- aged. Several lots of hyacinths are also said to be frozen. It seems to me that very many hyacinths have bad and too few roots. Tulips' conditions cannot be Judged yet. We only know there Is a shortage of good red ones and therefore the prices of Vermillion Brilliant. La Belle Alliance, Artus, Verboom, Pottebakker scarlet, Prosperlne. etc.. will be ad- need. On Saturday, February 21, we soil was ■re scat- vancea. un saiuruay, reuiuaiy had a heavy storm here. The s. 1 dry and the sand and reeds wer 276 The Florists' Exchange 150,000 AND A. FULL LINE OF HARDY ORNAMENTAL STOCK. Union County Nurseries, HIRAM T. JONES, ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. tered everywhere. Lines of bulbs, halt and whole beds of hyacinths and tulips. lay bare. There is much work to be done, and too few hands now to do it. In the south of France the prospects of the bulb crop are very bad week a syndicate meeting at Toulon the price .1 a lcluded that af Roman hyacinths, 12-15 would be no less than $2iVnfl per 1,000, and that of narcissus Paper White grandiflora. 13 cm. and over $5.00 per European Seed Notes. With very favorable weather still continuing trade is generally very brisk and the wholesale seedsman is having a difficult time endeavoring to fulfill the requirements for many va- rieties of seeds, whose yield this year has been so much under the average. Red clover seed of all kinds keeps ex- ceedingly strong and is at present rather scarce. The consignments of American and Canadian seed to this country being comparatively small this year, has made a considerable increase in the value of the insignificant quan- tities to be found in our market. Buy- ers of trefoil are lying low, in the hope that the present excessive prices, brought about by speculative opera- tions, may fall. Alsyke is very dull, but white clover is specially strong. Rye grases, sainfoin, timothy, cocks- foot and lucerne maintain full prices, and Spring tares are moving more read- ily now at better values. Practically the last shipments to your side have now been made, and the Eu- ropean seedsman is enjoying a very brisk time at home. The weather con- tinues mild. February having estab- lished a record for bright sunshine and generally good growing weather. The effect on all vegetable life is very remarkable, everything being many weeks ahead of the usual time. Of cabbage being grown for seed, the early varieties are so far undamaged, and continue to run freely, and the later sorts present a far better appear- than had been expected. One can hard- ly believe, however, that we shall es- cape without some very hard frosts durii doub crops. In England the exceptional weather has induced large numbers of growers to sow their earlier varieties of wrin- kled peas, which means running the i-isk of losing all should eold.-r times folio EUROPEAN SEEDS. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. $3.50 per 1 000, $30.00 per 1 0,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists' l^Wiau^e when writing. Cushman's Hybrid Gladiolus Bulbs CUSHMAN Gladiolus Co., Sylvania, Ohio. the Florists' Exchange when writing. LONG ISLAND CROWN CABBAGE SEED Ask for prices for 1903 crop ; also on surplus stock 1902 crop. B. E. COODALE, Calverton, L. I., Grower, N. Y. PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS Send for our illustrated de- scriptive Trade Catalogue. W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J. Dahlia Specialist. DAHLIAS. HOLLAND BULBS . J. SPEELMAN &.SONS, Sassenheim, Holland. Mr .loliliSp.-Hni.il \ lsilsoui. let. rs l'i'-i BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHU. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit :::::::: Mention the Floi-isls' K\rhaiige when writing. JAPAN EASTER LILIES HIN0DE FLORIST CO., County Road, SECAUCUS, N. J. Mention the Fluiisls' F.xcliange when writing. r,n mi lino -"il-.. Ilahlins. 35 \ CANNAS sorts/Gladioli Hybrids. L'iii"liies. fluid; C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, Ohio. FlorlBts' Kxcha fllllord W. P.rllton. A. li. I.l\oni, N\ inplioa, I.olnoij The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. CHAS. F. MEYER 19 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. and Paper Whites Dutch Bulbs Bermuda and Japan Lilies Azaleas and Palms Nursery Stock Aza'*>a« from tin; cololjratoi] nurseries of The Ad. D'Haene Co., Ltd., Ghent. 15 per cent, each of the varieties Simon Mardner and Mme. v. d. Cr^yssen guaranteed. MOTTO— High-Grado Quality. Prices rock-bottom. Correspondence solicited Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN First Quality Strictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. Write for Special Quotations James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York I 1 ;t Faneui] Hall Square. Florists' Exchange when writing "JUPITER" NEW, GIANT-FLOWERED Climbing Nasturtium Golden yellow with crinkled edge. - Valuable for cutting. Oz., 30c; 1=4 lb., $1.00. D.LANDRETH&SONS Florist Dept. 1217 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Moiiliou the Florists' Exchange when writing. I 'J lo i 18-24 i ORANGES, LEMONS, UMEb. Fine Specimen Plants, well branched 3-4 ft.. $2. to $3 110 each. hut. Mooins L'arlier ami Lasts Longer— Strong plants from :i-in. pots $8. 00 per 100 FICV8 ELASTIC* (Top Cuttings). 10-12 in $20 00 per 100 KENTIA BELMOREANA. 12-15 in, Gch.lvs ,3-in. pots $18. 00 per 100 I'lurul x Recllnataaud Farlnifera 12-15 in. .4-in. pots $15. 00 per 100 (Not less than 40 of a class at 100 rate). CANNAS (Dormant Roots). 2-3 eyes to each division, best sorts. .. $15 00 per 1000 CITRUS TRIFOLIATA Best Defensive Hedge 1'lant Introduced. Strung, neM-grown plant*. I5-2I) m *s ml per 1IKH) (Not less than 4i»i of a clasB at 1000 rate.) Latanias, Pandanus, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. Write for Catalogue. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc , Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta Ca. WANTED, HOTHOUSE PRODUCE. St., N. y. MenU"]. tin:* Kit. lists' Kxelnmge when writing. TREE SEEDS ctl, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been untiled t<> the trade. A poHtai will brlntf It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Pinehurst, N. C EVERGREEN Stock "f '"Hi largo ami EVERGREEN TREES in gnu EVERGREEN SHRUBS. THE WM, H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa, when writing, Florists' Exchange when writing. SERICEOUS PEONIES We offer 25 CHOICE NAMED SORTS, In nice plants, at $12.00 per 100. List of names on application. W. MAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, Englani Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. kEESZ BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Jtxaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot=Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H, P. Roses, Etc. No Agents Cat.-il.-.u'iie frru mi demand. No Agenti Mention the Florists' Kxehniige when writing FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS The Jessamine Gardens, ,ESVi5!"E Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. fMAPLES] 9 50,000 Straight, Smooth, Handsome Maples. t NORWAY. | 10 100 • 6to8ft $2.50 $20 S '.I to 10 It.. I '. I" I ', in. oil. 3.50 30 A 111 I,, 12 It.. I , '" - in. ENOLISH SYCAMORE. f 10 100 S 6 to 8 ft $2.00 $18 Z U ft... 2 to 2'. 111. oil] ... 111(111 75 14 ft . 2\ to2\' in. cal. 12.50 100 SILVER-LEAVED. cal... 3.00 25 • J.T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N JJB The Plorists' Exchange 277 Nursery Department Ml RICAN VSSOCIATION OP NURSERYMI |,,„-|,.i \ [ I -. r , rti I . . M ..|. ■ Mil- !•■■ i-l. . a Lake. Shenandc.nh, la.. VI. t-mlrlm Grafting;. f.M It Is not too late to cu rafting where some o£ this work is ojUmplated this Spring. It Is not so ui.li in mind jusl now the graftiri Is of seedlings such as nur- . , > 1 1 1 . - 1 1 do, inn i ; 1 1 1 " i 1 1 1 - making ol Saluable 1 1 ,-,- of one that is wot i h is im\v, win, li i liium,- i-:m be brought bout by grafting. On many a place is hedge row tree, or some eulti- which is not valued I vhlch by grafting would be trans- - ,riii. ,1 mi ie of i ii As an il- Ugfratlon of what I mean, right before ne, in view from my window, is a iiiiiib apple tree, sprung up close to he fence. It is al I six feet in height ml will be of no use in its present po- itinii. It is on the list to be grafti d lext month, and with Bechtel's flow- ring crab, Then next Autumn, or the Iprlng following, it will be dug up and noved to a position where the beauty ■ i .ill may be admired. When grafting or budding such trees s this, it is better to insert the graft, r pud, well down near where the hoots start, not on their tops. The Pple spoken of has four shoots spring- ng out at about four feet from the round. These will be cut back to bout three inches, and the cions in- erted in them. This gives vigorous rowth from near the main stem, re- ulting in a well-shaped tree, and .lo- ng away with the chance of buds of he old kind starling out to mix with " ' the n.-w ones. < 'tit the wood for grafting now, bury t in a cool place, and graft when the iuds of the apple commence to swell. Pushing- Nursery Work. The extremely mild weather of the ist week of March has caused nur- erymen to bestir themselves in the natter of planting out stock. Not so riuch can be done in the way of stap- ling, except in the case of southern rders, because of the uncertainty of rhat is in store in the coming weeks f March. The nurseryman's own lanting is a matter of great impor- ance to hiio. Too often he has to let Is planting go and give attention to he shipping of orders. He is both rise and fortunate who can do both, iz.: plant his own stock and give roper attention to his customers' or- ers. This is something that should e done, however, and by planning head ii is quite possible to accomplish t. Passing through a nursery in the last .eek of February. I noticed that large ■lucks of ground had been freshly lowed; and this, the first week in larch, these blocks are being filled ith trees. These trees will now make good growth this year; but had Hi.- rating been deferred until the buds •ie about to burst, they would no lore than hold their own for the first Save everything that relates to lanting planned at once; regulate the ■ork that thei,- shall be a certain unilii -r of hands employed at this op- ratlon from the commencement of the .as, ,ii. and your profits will be satis- actory at the close ..f the year. Early Planting of Evergreens. Because evergreens may be planted iter than deciduous trees, it has come o be considered by many that these '■ees in- . better planti d late. In mv M'eri.-nee this is a mistake. No mat- r whether evergreen or deciduous he earlier the tree is in the po II lor is to occupy, the better will it do. ' gi\ es ,i chance tor the soil to settle round the r.,.,ls. which is everything i the successful removal of such sub- >cts. In Europe, in the parts where Winters permit, transplanting of all inds is concluded before the starting f the buds, and their plantings con- tst mainly of evergreens. Vines for Dead Trees, trei ari ol largn , "in-' ICh as ■ • ■ best, i hough the \ Ii glnla shoui.i ii., i be omitted, is ii Fall coloi - are well w orth ring, to say nothing of its i i. i ..; of branches, in the in an - - -, notably i he « Is i, ,ii, thej bi .,, I., bi II ' limbing, as the tenh Is und StOOd. I Mice |e| I he u I - 1 .i I ' , where branches are, and ii will tw around them in such a close that it requires skill to remo I. ul needs support until the I. ran. Ins i, i iched, when it will find its way to the top. Blue Hydrangeas. l have r, ive.i the following com- munication from W. K Jeffrey, Bel] more, L. I.: Among your very instructive articles in The Florists' Exchange I noticed one uu blue hydrangeas, ending with the question: "Can any of our readers say why they are blue?" That is often asked here on Long Island and no en- i [rely sa I isfactorj ansti ers ha ve beer given. One would say iron filings would do it; and then another would say they had tried that, and it made no difference. The most reasonable theory, and the one nearest the truth as far as my observation goes, is the one told me by an intelligent old lady friend, who says she thinks it is caused by the freezing of the dormant flower buds when exposed outside — just froz- en hard enough to change the color, but not spoil the bloom. Thanking you for the many good points I have learned from your writ- ings. Our friend has our thanks for his kind commendation of the articles in the Nursery Department, as well as for his observations on the blue hy- drangea question. But in view of the fact that indoor plants of the hydran- gea will sometimes come blue, the lady's theory will hardly stand. I have in mind a lady who has two large plants in tubs, which are kept in a cellar all Winter. One of these pro- duces flowers as blue as blue can he, the other not. Both are treated ilike and, so far as known, the soil is the same in both tubs. JOSEPH MEEHAN. The Hon. elected pre: County Mi H. Albaugh has been it of the Montgomery irticultural Society, to • caused by the death ii, r. F. W. Hitter, of The Hotel Cadillac will be headquar- ters of the American Association of Nurserymen at the annual convention to be held in Detroit, Mich.. June 10-12 next. Secretary Seager, Wilson J. Peters and J. Horace McFarlan.l are the members of the committee on progi im, which will, as usual, be an interesting and instructive one. Strawberries ASPARAGUS :'."„;,;,; ;,■;., -;:,■„ ?;.,r"r:: 1",", 1(10; $3.00 per Won. Yanetie- I'.ilin. I In I :. , t , - .,i,.l Al- . other Small FruiK Plants. ete. Seii.l lor Price I. ist. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N.J. Nalive Ornamental Tree SACKETT BROS,, Lebanon Springs, N, Y, Surplus Nursery stock Peach, rish Juniper Hale Plain. C. L. LONGSDORF, Ann™. Floradale, Pa, Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE Exqnlalto in Go i nuuplanted. F. & F. NURSERIES "row«?"le TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment I Mention the Florists' I'.xehanBc when writing. SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY. Ligustrum Regelianum A variety of nit-rit. Mu.Ii hardi.r I h;ni ( ;. 1 i torn i;i . I .■!<;< si Motk ii< Anu-rUft. All Mixes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phlla., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER. Prop. KltirlflttT Exchange CALIFORNIA PRIVET At Reduced Prices. STOVE SI STEELE, Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eatontown, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 2000 NORWAY SPROCE, 4 to 7 ft,, trans- planted, $25.00 to $30.00 per 100. 150 AUSTRIA PINES, 5 to 6 ft., trans- planted, $1.00 each. 1500 PEONY FRAGRANCE, $75, per 1000 CHARLES LENKER, E!WJ: Mail depot, Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue fre«on .iVriiiiiid. H. ■a per 1000. Boston Market. la Ball, IHb Boston and li»i; fl l»l per 1(100. LETTUCE TOMATOES : pl.niliii-. I.',,. ,„r 100; tl.llli i „rl K.irliana aii,l l-an.leiosa.tll. ,,. r li»i. -:\IH> per KKIIl. BEET ^^^•^r''^ ''''"''■ '"•■ PARSLEY «*.perl00. It wanted by mail arid 10c. per 100. i , .. c- i, ■■.'., R.VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne. HOLLAND XUBSEBY ST06I ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., Boskoop, Holland Beg to announce to the Trade thai thi ir \ii Endtz wil] be in the I nited States Messrs. MALTUS & WARE (36 Water Street, New York. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 278 The Florists' Exchange AZALEAS* EASTER Our stock is larger and finer than ever before, we can supply standard varieties, including 10 per cent. Mme. Van der Cruyssen. Do not delay ordering, the sooner the plants are shipped the less danger to the buds. Fine bushy crowns, 10 to 12 inchc PALMS Areca Lutescens. Kentia Forsteriana. ! loaves. B to 10 In. bigh...$l 25 ror doz.. $10 00 per 100, i " 12 to 16 •• ... 2 00 " 15 00 6 " 16 to 18 " ... i 60 ■• 35 00 > " 30 •• ... 1 25 each, Jlf |.or nW.nn. i ■■ 30 I/) 36 - ... 1 60 " 18 00 i •' 30 to 36 ■• ... 2 00 ■• 24 00 FERNS For Fern Dishes. FOR IMMBDIA.TK USE. LATANIA BORBOMCA. Ln.pots. Leaves. In.higta. Per doz. Per 100 Ter lCKKl 2 }0 50 ?4 0" s:tn no 12 to 15 15 to 18 30 I PrKENIX CANADENSIS. inch tubs, 2}$ to 4 feot high, bushy and Hliapoly, sr,,00 each, iii'h tubs. 4 t<> 4hj root bi^h, bushy and shapely. KENTIA BELMOREANA. In. In. pots. Leaves, high. Per doz. Per 100 P HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Florists- Exchange when writing. Kf^ 1 BOSTON FERNS 5 In. pot» per dot., $8.00 Gin. ■• ••_ 5.00 Furnished with leaves per doi., $5.00 fSSRSfsf FERINS FOR DISHES 2 In. pots, good varieties per 100, $4.00 ^ff^^f^ The GEO. WITTB0LD CO. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Mention the Florists' Exchange 0C»0OOO0O0«XX5CXX5O(X>OOC>OOCXXX)C{ AS for EASTER All the best forcing varieties, with good proportion of Mme. Van der Cruyssen and Simon Mardner. 12 to 14 in. crowns, $45.00 per 100. 14 to 16 in. crowns, $80.00 per 100. A quantity of fine bushy specimens, Mme Vander Cruyssen, Niobe, Simon Mardner, etc., with 16 to 18 in. crowns, $15.00 per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (True Belgian Variety). 5 and 6 In. pots, 18 to 20 in. high 4 in. pots, 10 to 12 in. high . . . 3 In. pots $30.00 per 100 20.00 " " 15.00 " " KENTIA BELMOREANA. 2% In. pots, strong plants $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 3 in pots 12.00 " " 100.00 " " ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Strong seedlings from flats, $2.00 a 100 CANNAS(A1vSttrd)- DO per 100. $15.00 per 1000 THE ST0RRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Florists' Exchange 20,000 All Pot-Grown iiciston i i:i:\v GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. FERNS aiNl GERANIUMS. shape, nice biisln stnrk, and :i good variety, '2M in.. *.:.0(i per mo, S'.'.'. miprr I0IW. <;eraniuins. John I>ovle. 1'ouble Gen. Grant, Glorie de France. Alpbonse Rieard, Beaute Poite- vine, $2. 50 per pro. Assorted, our .-.election, $2.00 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS. Be3 CINERARIA STELLATA, BOUGAINVILLEA, from I per doz. 1.00 per 100. f.'oo. fr.. JNO. Q^ EISELE, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing FERNS OUR SPECIALTY In order to make room for Fern Seedlings for our Summer trade. \vr oiler \,.ii \\}nl< Ih.-v last a fine stock of the following: Assorted Ferns, for jardinieres In twelve of the best varieties, from 2% in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. (Samples free.) Adiantum Cuneatutit. 4 in. plants, $15.00 per 100 ; $140.00 per 1000 ; 5 In., $25.00 per 100. Adiantum Graclllimum. 3 In., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Telephone Call 29-1 Anderson & Christensen, SHORT III I.I.N, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Seasonable Stool AZALEAS 1 OK KASTKK, plant-, 12 in. in diameter, in 15 of the lead- ing sort-, all eOl'-l'S : Azalea Mollis, well >et with buds. Xxp.-M-.-i-Ms Sj.rnmiTi,;iin pot Pluinosus NanSs pots, fine riuinosus Nanus Comorensis, st the Pearl \ mpi li.psi- \ .-|l. Iiil. Arnpelopsis Witch. i, Arauearia ExrHsa, i t ito&ft Queen Charlotte. 1 B.tronias. dowering. 1" sorts, Routcaiuvillea Handeriana, 'cV'm. ,'■" Ma.i. Cro/y, FloreiH- (ANNAS, all our Cannas i from pots, readv to move right off. Egandal \ aiighau, Mad, H- ■ i tome Cro/y, Paul Marejiiaml. Clius, Henderson. Philadelphia. Imk<- of (.nieeii Chariot!. ' Cuplita Lla-vea Cjl'erus, Umbrella Plant CLKMATIS, -J-var imported, pot- grown, better in every way than field-grown roots, including Jack- manni.l'iirli.Mt Kdmlmrgh.Henr.vii, Kermesmus Rubra, and ! Camellia .laponiea, in i Cn.tims, in 1". 1 (alia Kthinpii |.il\ ol t bf \ alle\ . rim pips, per llll); $!)IK> MON, PON deroiiB fruit: i fruit it. It Mo.mi- in large i luster-, tin mdiv ul 1 1 ill tl-.w- r- a- lar-e as a Tuberose. It. is the best selling Plants 4 ft. high, a" rfs Latitat. as, d\\art bedde Weeping. . . . MOON VINES, bWand w is the time to buy. Don't .$27.50 per 1000 YOUNti PALMS FOKOROWINO ON. From 2 in, pota. Fine stock. Phu-titx Ke« linata I'li.eniv < anal iensts Latania ISorbonira (oryplia Auslraliw Thrinax llarhadi-nsis| .... Maman Cmhi White Maman , Holt's Man.ino ,Pritzeri,n irica Variegata.2 k ' ball, 15 in Violets, in best sorts, donblo and Wriurl.-iK, in best sorts', 12 to 18 ins'/ '. THEGOOD&REESEGO Springfield, Ohio. The Largest Rose Growers in the World March 14, 100.1 The Florists' Exchange 27? DON'T POTTER WITH SCRAPS When You Can Buy Picked and Selected Bulbs at HEADQUARTERS in the Quantities and Varieties You Need for Less. Without doubt WE HANDLE KREATER QUANTITIES of Spring bulbous slock tha owest possible price ami Invito comparison. Cannas Large, dormant pieces, like those shown in cut, with many eyes: MME. CROZY, PAUL MAROUANT, BURBANK, CHAS. HENDERSON, AL = PHONSE BOUYIER, PEACHBLOW, FLORENCE VAUGH AN, ITALIA, OCEEN CHARLOTTE, FLAMINCO, AUSTRIA, ALSACE, SHENANDOAH (bronze foIi= age). 30 ets. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 10U0. SPECIAL PRICE ON LARGER QUANTITIES. DAHLIAS iy other house, aiming to supply choicest quality al TUBEROSES*" "miJKt. Selec,ed LARGE FIELD ROOTS. JOxed, all. Separate i yellow or FERN BALLS These Should be Started Now tor Christmas Trade. Large " Photo Lngraving of the Carina Roots we send out CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO .«. 812-814 GREENWICH STREET, cor. Jane St., NEW YORK CITY Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS. iiuikI Picked and self, ted, u a e barn I"- .: 7Be. per 100. Han. I Picked an. I s,-l, . i ,„ „ harrcl, i; 1 Inch, All With Center SI ts. [00 1000 I '" '" " " •'. " l"t"i'J " " " i- Inch and oyer, *i 50 pi i doz GLADIOLUS All selected Bulbs. Florists' should the fact ih.i' rjnani ol the so-called new ami improved Hyort [8 .ir- r . ■ ■ i >,,'.,,,,. f. ,r market pi irp, ,.,.■*. I., ihl- ,.f a """•'; ''-■■"<" » ' StaiNl III ,: ||kl. ,|„. standard Gandavonsls varieties, nam. .1 |,.|.,» Am.. n. ■:m Mixed, main ulut, 's. ... «i tut 48 50 \Vry I'll,.- Mix., I * '75 gg, S nd Size Mixed 65 5 00 Alignsla. pure white 4 50 4imhi May. Daybreak color '"". iso 20 00 Shakespeare, whit- ami rose .-, :,i, ,-,o imi White and Light, beet 2.00 18.00 BEGONIAS trboeoteous- DOUBLE, Separate Colors 500 4000 Mixed Colors <. to 35.00 GLOXINIAS, Mixed '■■■■ - ■ .<■, HYACINTHUS Candicans IeriSVS.,er For all other varieties of Sprins Planting Stock, get our CATALOOIE just published. New York. Express Rates. Last December, while the florist was struggling hard to obtain coal to keep his greenhouses warm, the express companies added materially to his mis- fortune by raising the rates for the ■jrreyance of cut flowers. The express people had no plausible reason for ad- vancing the rates; at least, they did not give any when asked; but now that the old vat.- has been restored it appears to us that the express tariff regulator is a very far-seeing mortal, and that there was method in his madness. It no doubt became evident to said tariff regulator last Fall that the quan- tity of flowers being shipped was much less than usual; and, upon investigating the matter, he learned that the florists were unable to get a sufficient supply of coal, hence the reduced crops of flowers. Then, with much wisdom and forethought, it was decided that, as the Winter shipments of flowers were likely to be reduced on account of the lessened coal supply, the earnings of the express companies from that source would be curtailed also; and in order to avoid such an unusual condition of affairs, the cost of carrying was increased enough, so that even if the amount of business done should be much less than In other years, the earnings of the ex- press companies would be the same, or better. Now that the florist is no longer so dependent on the coal, and his shipments will reach the normal, the companies are willing to carry his ste.k al the old figure. At least, that is what we may infer from the lower- ing of the rates at this time. For all of which we are truly thankful. News of the Week. The New York Market Florists' Association held a meeting on Tuesday evening last, in the rooms, corner Canal and West streets, to see what could be done about a market for the coming Spring. H. B. Daly was elected secre- tary of the association. As the old Clinton market is considered unin- habitable, efforts are making toward finding more suitable quarters. Tomp- kins Market, near Cooper Union, was reported as too small for the purpose, and another meeting is to be held dur- ing the coming week to further discuss the question. The date of the next meeting has not yet been fixed. William Elliott & Sons opened their Spring auction sales on Tuesday, under most favorable circumstances. Usually the first sales of the season are but sparsely attended, but this year there was a fair attendance, and among them were many bidders. The stock offered consisted chiefly of imported roses, rhododendrons, decorative nur- sery stock and bulbs and roots. The Friday following another sale of similar material was held, and from now on to the close of the season two sales a week will be the order. Eugene Dailledouze is on an eastern trip, looking over the carnation indus- try, and incidentally having a peep at some of the new varieties in that sec- tion of the country. George Cook, the landscape gardener, is back from Europe, where he had been spending a few months. H. B. McKnight will have I of, the plant department in the store of Simpson, Crawford & Co., Twentieth street and Sixth avenue. R. O'Mara had the misfortune to sprain his foot on Monday, and, as a consequence, is still confined to his The business of Kohl & Soutendarjo, formerly caried on at 1221 Third ave- nue, Brooklyn. X. Y., will now be eon- ducted by Mr. Soutendam— Mr. Kohl having withdrawn from the firm — at 1235 Third avenue. E. Sanders, who has been in th em- ploy of J. H. Small & Sons 1 months, has returned to his 1 n St. Louis. Mr. Sanders came to the metropolis to gain some exp \. v. York's 11,11 a I met In,, I that he has been well re, aid so. He speaks with great p, 1 H. Small & Sons' stores, and of the generous treatment and the 0 ties offered for gaining the' I he sought. M. A. Hart has opened a retail store at Eighty-second street and Lexington avenue. Visitors in town this week included C. Scrim, Ottawa, Canada; A. W. Smith, Pittsburg, Pa., and Leonard Vaughan, Ithaca, N. Y. Philadelphia. Express Rates Much gratification is felt this week over the express companies re- ducing the rate on cut flowers. The change was made on the 10th inst., the extra rate having been in effect just I three months. I There is a fair amount of work going on among the retail stores, but such large quantities of flowers are arriving that the market is in poor shape. S. S. Pennock last week received over 300,000 violets, and was fortunate enough to have an order on file for 5,000 doubles ! daily at a good price. He also filled I an order for 400 long-stemmed Amer- j icon Beauty roses on Monday last. 1 Eugene Bernheimer filled an order for 10.000 single violets a few days ago. i The building boom is still increasing. E, A. Stroud, of Overbrook, Pa., has purchased a tract of land at Strafford, Pa., and will build three houses for carnations, each house to be 30x300 feet. Don't forget the combined exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety and the American Rose Society on the 24th. 2oth and 26th inst. Sev- eral entries have already been received. DAVID RUST. Louisville, Ky. News Notes. W. J. Schulz, son of Jacob Schulz, who for some time has been with Wal- ker & McLean, Youngstown. O.. re- turned home Saturday seriously ill with typhoid fever. Fred L. Schulz. a broth- er, who is also employed by tin- same firm, returned with him. Herbert Walker, of F. Walker & Co., and Mr. Win. Mann, who have been indisposed for some time, are again attending to business regularly. The Kentucky Society of Florists held its March meeting at the store of Jacob Schulz. Only routine business was transacted. A suggestion from the State Vice-President of the S. A F that the Kentucky Society, as a body, take some action regarding the exor- bitant express rates, was not acted up- on, some of the "rowers even saying that the rates that especially hurt the retailers would be for their (the grow- ers) benefit. Only a little more Amer- ican push is needed by them. A. R. B. Springfield, Mass. The Hampden County Horticultural Society held its annual meeting March 10 in W. F. Gale's office in and re-elected the old board of offices as follows: President, Jacob C. Lutz; first vieo-prcsidoin, Adolph Mlellez; second vice-president. Joel H. Hendii.k; third vice-president, Louis D. Robinson; treasurer. J. Stuart Kirkham; secre- tary. William F. Gale. The u setts Forestry Association will meet in this city April 8, holding morning and 11 n sessions in the A i I building. It is expected that over 100 delegates will be present from all parts of the State. One of the 1 the program will be a demonstration of practical spraying of trees by City Forester Gale. 280 The Florists' Exchange YELLOW EATON I have some fine healthy stock of this valuable variety at 50c. each ; $5.00 per doz. ; $30.00 per 100. 2,000 AMERICAN BEAUTY PLANTS ON OWN ROOTS. IN FINE CONDITION. READY TO SHIP. LILY OF THE VALUBV PIPS READY FOR PLANTING. One year old, $1.50 per 1000; two years old, $4.00 per 1000. Fine, healthy Rooted Cuttings of CHRYSANTHEMUMS in leading varieties. send for price list. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DON'T TRAIL BEHIND THE PROCESSION Get --!;:::;;< "ESTELLE" The Money Maker Earliest Fancy White CHRVS4NTHK»irM, produces blooms double the size varieties i '"Itimriii.ls t..p pr First -class shipper. Makes ail ideal pi >l plant. OITerede than any other new varieties. DON'T DELAY! MY LAST PROPAGATION. Strong Rooted Cuttings, by mail, per dozen, $1.50; $1000 per 100; $70.00 per H. M. ALT ICK, - - DAYTON, OHIO. UentlOD the Floi-lets* Exchange when writing. T BLANC NEW WHITE CANNA The Greatest Novelty in Cannas MONT BLANC will become one of the most popular Cannas for bedding purposes; it contrasts so beautifully with the crimson varieties, and grows so even in beds. It has ample bright green foliage; the flowers have fine form, the spikes are large, entirely erect and are borne just the right distance above the foliage. Potted Plants, ready for delivery in March, 75c. each. $7.50 per Dozen; $50.00 per 100. Stock limited. GREAT^EDUCTION T, i reduce surplus 35 per cent. Discount off the prices in the following list of CANNAS. This offer good for a snort time only. Louise Heist PINK SHADES. Eastern Iteauty, bronze ! Mile. Herat RED SHADES. P.randyu ine, bronze leaf, extra bi tl.lin-.:. tillage almost .is il;,rk Pres. McKinley Pres. Cleveland Chas. He YELLOW SHADES. Buttercup, beet yellow (lueen of Holland .. Involution California Coronet Prin llueliess of York 1 lovelier \ aiighon < lOllte lie ft ||;| VARIECATED SHADES. ike of York, a new Canua with very large i:\TICA MI\EI> (ANNAS, S|.S].i t „. , PEW nuni BiBLEB, "P1BDELPBIB" Flowers larger, more double, do not fade white, more durable, brighter color, not subject to mildew as Crimson Rambler is. 2y, in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. One-year field plants, cut back to 15 to 18 in., $25.00 per 100. One-year field plants, 2Vf to 3 ft., $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100. Two-year field plants, 3 to 3v ft., Bushy, $7.00 per doz ; $50.00 per 100. THE CQNARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Rtehsnge when writing, RobustaCanna EXTRA STRONG DORMANT ROOTS. $2.00 per lOO; $15.00 per 1000. See our other ads. in this issue. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SHAMROCK Strong and fine plants, just right for St. Patrick's Day. $4.00 per 100; or 60 cts per doz. by mail. AGERATUMS, "Pauline" and "Gurney," strong and hushy, reailv t'.. 00 per 1000. Cannas (Dormant Tubers), 2-3 eyes, Chas. Henderson, Chicago, Florence Yaughan, Queen Charlotte, Alphonse Bouvier, Papa Canna, Pres. MeKinley, *2 .00 per 100; ijfl.'l.OO per loon. My selection; flC.oo per HUM). Tlie same, started from snndbed, $25.00 per 10O0. Geraniums. Double Gen. Grant, Bruautil. Alphonse Klcard Mine. Thlbaut, lle.lllte Pultevine, Frances I'erklns, S. A. Nutt, LaFav.i rite. 1.. Kelutiy, etc: Extra strong-, well-grown plants, from 2Vi In. pots, $2 oO per 100; ¥22.50 per 1000. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Double Petunias A superb collection of 50 varieties, R. C, 100 l.v until, net less tl .'. . 4 e«, h \ uriety ... ^1 25 PETUNIA t.llAM'll I OKA, single, 20 vars 128 IIEUIOTKOFE, 15 viirs.. from soil 1 00 ABUTTLON.evars in, lading Savetzli 160 vritor.iu * s 1 ins Dl E It I A NUS, CUPHEA, Cigar Plant I.ANTANAS, 6 vara M.l i; VII M. 5 vars.. including MOON VINES, Smith's Hybrid Seedling. This variety is the largest flower and the III, \<' .EN As IN |>1 VISA '"and "aUS- TKAI.ls. 1.. to is ,,, . :i in ill I \ Ml -< OS \. Artillery Plant.. SWAINSONA GAI.E, alba and rosea.. MM A VAlllKIt MA. I in . 12 In 15 ■'• '"' PETUNIAS, double and single, 3 in., fine bushy plants 3 ™ Cash with order, please. GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. The Florists' Exchange 28) OSE PLANTS low Ready al ROSE LAWN GREENHOUSES, ■lerlrnn Heiu.ty. from 2 in. pots. $11.00 per Ulll r 1i««p Kiilsi-rhi. Mom '-' in. pots, i per 11"': »■«'"" l"'r '""»■ Golden «Jalf. J in (1 Dl |,,.r Iiki linn.llKii.erll". Helen lil. *i .00 per l'"'. >'""•• Olix-e Ames. £NRY BARTRAM. Box 6, LANOSDOWNE. PA Telephone 46L. lion the Florists' Kx.-hiiniro when writing. ;ES, CARNATIONS, GERANIUMS, CANNAS AND MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Line of two-year-old Roses at $9.00 per 100 rbank Gannas £'3,p:;J,,';,': TIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. tton the norlHta' Bichange when writing. OSE PLANTS EO. W. WATERFIELD Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. tlop the Florists' Exchange when writing. NSIES WORTH RAISING more plants untn they can be dug in the field . 1R. SOLTAU, Jersey "ity, N?'j. tlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. IAIMT PAIMSIES (ROKMEK'S). plains, coming in bud. 100.000 wintered IIO ICC Snowball, Giant, $2.50 per 1000; Udll-O $11.00 p.-r . -.000. CASH. ER BROS., Cliambersburg, Pa. >ANSIES s, by 75.'. per Icni : $3.00 per looo , s?., imi per lo.no. s transplanted plants, in bud and bloom, $.1.25 ETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. itlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. 'RNSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN. I. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn, tlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. PANSIES. .rl'l: I'Hptiir.'.l first pri..' ,i i All the above express prepaid.) TICA FI.OKAI. CO., I tiia, N. Y. in the Florists' Exchange when writing. IIICIEQ Fine. lart:e. transplanted plants from inaiLO e.,1,1 frame „„-,.■ strain Kllim.it I'ns- i per looo H«J; $1.00] hits Daisies, lame plants. 60c. per 100; 1000. Dwarf Blue Lobelia, R. C. $1.00 :.00 per 1000. Asparagus, from flats, ready pottinn: SpreiiKen. $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per looij. rlamen, from flats. $2.(0 per 100; fl.Vonp.r khhi in. puts. f:l per lixc. :i m.. $4 per loo. s. All --inn. i'.. 75c. per 100. Terms, rash. IlillTi.ri Cii e.n- uses, 15-16 Gray Ave.. Utiea, N. Y. ■otlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. :lematis paniculata 3-year-old. field-grown plants. $12.00 per TOO. SPARACUS SPRENCERI it™ strong, 2HS in., »2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. The Springfield Floral Co., orwnlMtton. of Jno. A. Doyle 4 Co. Springfield, 0 . IB WPlttttf, ANTHEMIS CORONARIA HARDY ROSES, Etc. FOR SPRING DELIVERY. C.H.JOOSTEN, New York the Florists' Hxcha FOR EASTER Baby Primroses Primula Forbesii CUT BLOOMS 75 cts, per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Carefully packed. Cash plon One pair of extra heavy AZALEA! , lens; single, pure, whit.., llvn feet high. bl.'i'in. §10.00 tip. pair, $25.00. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. VERBENAS UNEQUALED VARIETIES. VIGOROUS STOCK. 8 00 rooted GERANIUMS CUTT Double and Single, and Ivy Leaf Varieties. Fine collection $2 . 00 per 100; $15 00 pel Strong pot plants 3.00 " 25.00 sr..CARNATIONS"" Harrv Fenn. J. H. Manley, Viola 100 Allen $6.00 t CrossOrook, Ciilileil Reality 5.00 Lorna, Prosperity 3.50 n Louis... Estollo. Dorothy, Mrs. Bradt, Mrs. Lawson, Gold Nugget 3.00 Armazlndv. Flora Hill, (ienevieve Lord, Gen. Mo ., Gen. Gomez. Melba, Morning Glory. White Cloud 2.00 Alaska, Daybreak, John's Scarlet... 1.50 50 at 100 ; 500 at 1000 rates. CANNAS. STRONG, DORMANT TUBERS. Own Root ROSES Strong Stock l Roots Strong stock, $4 per 100; $38 i i Bride, Bridesmaid, Gold,' Gate, «12.00 per 100. Liberty, $15.00 por 100. From 2'i In. pots. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Varieties and Prices on Application. MISCELLANEOUS- Asparagus Flu Asparagus Sprei Ageratum, ope P. Pauline and S Coleus. beatbeJdi Platyc- iiid Whiteap, I fancy sorts. Mimhi \ ines. trie white 2 on >nl\ ias, Sj.I.-hhI .'Ti- . \u liiuiiii. etc 1 2S Nmilnx, strong plants. 3 inch pota 3 00 MANETTI STOCKS In tine condition. For inside graft i WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. • Mention the Floristi' Exchange when wrltlaf. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Young Plants from 2 and 3 Inch Pots ready to send out S6.00 per IOO, SSO.OO per I OOO JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. Kt.'Iihtil:.' whin utUIiilt. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES First crop now ready. Strong plants from 2% inch pots, $6.oo per ioo; $50.00 per iooo. Our young plants of American Beauty are exceptionally fine this year, and we extend a cordial Invitation to intending planters to Inspect our stock. Orders booked now for Spring delivery, and will be filled In rotation. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HARDY ROSES 4^D CLEHATIS. ROSES. Strong plants from 2X In. pote. Beady now lorrotoil trade or in May for flold plant- ing- Get our list "f vnrletl.-s. Price. ?4. 00 per loo: $35.00 per 1000. Cleiii:itis..I.-iekniaiiiii. Hinrvil nii.l Mm.-. Ainlre. :e. in. pois, at -In. i io l»T loo; 2'.. 111. pots, 87.50 per ioo. W.fcT.SmithCo., CENEVA, N. Y. M.-ntl"n the ll--rl-i^ I:\-1.hil-.- when writing. ROSES. luuil 1 .The stock is war. $12.60 J pel li. i; :, lie S-.-..I.I; C III. ?»i.l>l; . ■ li.i. Nprfllic'erl. 4 111 ** .'hi per 1. ,i. \lii.u-, variegated strung 2 In. $2.50 per 100. w . II . Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTY Stock selected and In prime condition. F. D. VREELAND, Paterson, N. J. REV PEDIGREE ROSES. Send for description and colored plate of our Six New Climbing Roses. These originated In our own collection by careful .rosH-r.ltill/.otloii, and are unquestionably superior to anything ol Edwin Lonsdale, pale lemon-white. Wm. K. Harris, pub- 11. sh color. .Win. E. Dreer, ereamy-whlte, pink edging. Prof. C. S. Sargent, ri.h yellow and Robert Craisr, yellow, shaded with apricot. J oil n Burton, dell. -at., poach color. All fragrant, very double, undeniably hardy H00PESBR0.& THOMAS, Sftt WEST CHESTER, PA. Metis, Geraniums. Fuchsias, Etc. STOCK IN FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, FROM 2\ INCH POTS. No less than 5 of one variety at these prices. GERANIUMS DOUBLE GlllTGen! . Boisdeffro, iiloiro do Franco, Jean Vlaud. La Favorite, Mini- rharrotto. Mine, rollovers. Mme. Landry, S. A. N'utl. White' swan and others. SINGLE Granville, Jacquerie, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Mme. Bruant, Queen of the West, Single Gen. Grant, Wm. Ewlng. $2.00 per 100. Special prices on large lots. Strictly Our Selection, 1 000 and over, $1 7.50 a 1 000 SCENTED GERANIUMS Rose. Balm. Nutmeg. Lemon and Oak Leaved, $3.00 per IOO. Per ] COLEUS Such vari.-tli'S as Fire Brand, Fire Crest, Golden Redder, Seyholdil. Mnssey. Pink, Golden and Crimson YersWintT.'ltii. and the Dwarf varieties Annie Fflster and John Pflster, which grow al.out 7 inches high. $2.00 per 100: $17.50 per 1000. ABUTILON. Eclipse, Savitzl, Souvenir de Bonn. Mrs. John Lalng. Golden Fleece. San- tana. $2.50 per IOO. CANNAS, dormant roots, inix.-d. $1 .00 per 100; named, $2.00 per 100. DAHLIA ROOTS, large field .lumps. $5.00 per 100. (llur selection. W "" per 100). LANTANAS, A. Cook. Aurora. E. Bayard. Harkett's Perfection, Delieatlsslma. etc.. $'2.00 per IOO. II < HSIAS. llla.-k Prinee. Minnesota. S^olosn, Wave or Lite, Trailing Queen, and others, $3.00 per IOO. CHKYSANTHEMIMS, Autumn Glory, Major Bonnaffon, Col. Wm. B Smith. Col. D. Apple- ton, Eureka. Glory of the Pacific. Golden Wedding. J 11. Woodford. Mine F. Bergmann. r. 1 1 in McArtbnr, Mrs .1 .; Wlilll.lii, Mrs s. T. Mi I' l'.M-sett. Mo. Alyssuin, Giant and Dwarf Double »2 00 Acalypha, Macfeeana 3 50 Acliyranthes, Emersonll, VerschalT, ltll. Rosea 2 00 Agerntuin, Stella Ourney and Dwf White. 9 00 Alternanthera, R.d and Yellow 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 1)4 in. pots 3 60 Itegonia Sandersoni 5 00 Cinnamon Vine ltulbs 2 50 GaiUardla firnndiHorjv 2 00 Hardy Plilox, In var . 2% in. pot 3 00 Hardy English Ivy 2 00 Lemon Verbena 2 50 Petnnla, Single and Double Fringed 2 so " Double named 8 50 Primula Forbe»U,"BabyPrlmroei " 2 oo S:,U ia. silv, .rsp.it. Bonfire and Bplendi as, 9 00 Sancnezia, lurlegated 5 00 seiiinn, variegated 3 00 Smilax 2 00 Snninsonn Alba 2 00 Send for Catalogue of Full Line of Greenhouse and Bedding Plants. Notice our Vegetable Plant Advertisement. B.YI|ICE|lT,JMSO|IJIenpii. Mention toe FlorlsU' E*c66n,ge. w&ej writing, HAKDY l'O virn\ i II l:\ -A NT 11 l.tl MS, .mi varieties. • t plants (2 1 H > MM A \nri \ 1 ( t \ Iilni.i.'i i 1 N.iir old 2 " ltulbs, lb- i tor. in. i on WATER LILIFS phi, -a odorata gigant.-a, VI >'ts. per do/.. : 50 per ioo. phi, a odorata rosea, 2.1 ets. each; S2.00 282 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms : Cash with Order. Ihesi Columns are reserved for advertise „fI,t, ,,f Wi.i.t- unci si i. .. dr. c ..I -■ ■ Lined Ftc Ficr Suit- or Kent; also Si nd-haud Ma- SITUATIONS WANTED HELP WANTED WANTED— Experienced mnn on en mat inn lei plants; also to help on design work hippiiu; lienors Addn^s. with references WANTED— Good practical green! so hand assist in working u]' holding stock. *" miles from Boston; must on designs, etc. Addre; r.-frr.-nces, P. 0. Box 111 WANTED, young l nee fur general greenhoi e\prrieneed grower of ut"d by a young man; Germa ge, mai.led. Eleven years' e florist 20 years' experlen married. Good references. Address W. I;. .1.1 r ... r. ■■■■-- 1-1 .ml «■■■ '■ r Bay, N. Y. SITl A I KIN reliable tl as decorate- sober, industrious nf iSi««\ Ii;i Wages, s A-l'lr. ss :;■;;;;; BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES large city In northern Ohio. Address L.' L., FOB SALE, lira house and barn; ten miles of St C. 21 Mill St. ■ lass plaei- fur greenhouse es- ve acres u( good land. New to House, Boston. Address J. Dorchester. Mass. FOR SALE— Tl dress L. M ca <-.\\ ing \ i-.lrl-.. .-arnations, inig- . ■ ' i = i a: ■ ' ualk l'( Irie n May 1.".. I*i i.-e, "$3,ouo. Ad- York City. Trol- present location. TAKE NKTH'E— Will N. J. tfiiaiii house — stable and • of trolley adjoining tin- ;1I filled. Dwelling, barn and outhouses, lot 170x107 fret. Most be sold on account of death of late owner. Mr. An- drew Jepson. Call or addrrss, Samuel I'.urlians, W.'slli.-M, N. J. young or middlr-agod man and 'landscape work. Will ponscs according to linowl- ,d executive ability. Situa- Yst Side Nurseries. Worccs- WANTKP— Exprrirnreil foreman, married man. to take charge of retail place; mostly pot planls. bulbs and Easier slock; also some out- side work on privab- plae.-s. Musi be a hustler. WANTED — A good, practical young n sistanl on place of 10.000 feet of gl Stato waL-is expected, bed. general stock thoroughly, especii Address L. II.. <■.,}:■ florists' Exelia nge. HANDLING OF JIELP_WANTED_^ ITED. an experienced young man for flor- buslness. Samuel S. Peckham, Falrhaven, \\\N|I|. \ :• . ,1 all-around man for green- bouse and nuiside gardening; apply or ad- dress G. n. Stuber. Woodlawn. New York City. ■V.NTED — A smart young man. with som ►erienee in greenhouse work. State i lected without board. Give references, i Bros., Newport. It. I. WANTED— Young man of some experience In retail florist business, as assistant to decora- tor. Good personal habits are absolutely neces- sary. Address or apply to Ernst Wienhoeber Co., 415 Elm Street, Chicago. WANTED— A man of experience who has i Judgment and taste in the handling of fire at retail. To a man of ability and who is scicntious. a well-paid permanent positloi offered. Address or apply to Eras Co., 415 Elm Street. Chicago. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Grand Vow-m,. Hudson. N. Y.; tbr csialdisiitneii Write immediately, or call chance for one who means Forest View Greenhouses, y St., Reading, Pa. L. D. Rose Company, or L'l.niio s.piare foot of glass, fully stork.-, Bride and Bridesmaid roses. All in first spection invited. Price r selling, engaged dress, II. It. Green. Madison. N. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED To rent, wide the (crivilege of buy- within one 1 from '•■ * York City. Ad- W.W III' i. ! ■ ■ '■ ■ ■.i.'.linrn--l/..-ct i-..m- sons for selliicL'. mi ml c.-r and dimensions of x',"i';n- ill! 530 sSth Ave.. New York. FOR SALE nil! sw.r 35 ' B id-tiand flower pots for sole from 3' np to ,; In, bi »; from .$:■ 00 per l.i i|'« ;,t.] II- in i ihi. I. Woodside, L. I. long li ii- 'i . at ' UP. nt» per foot. S. Ja- GREENHOUSE GLASS If In the market, for special low price. Ad- dress 1. O., care Florists' Exchange. Meotlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention tbc Florists' Mention the Florls MANHATTAN SUPPLY CO. One Scollay boiler No. 5. $40.00. from lii-iii. Mlass, sasli will) enough glass to glaze it. .fl.Oii oa.'h; for C-in. glass frame with n uh glass io -Lizr it, $1.50 each. Iuxl4-Sxl0 rreueli glass, double thick. $2.75 superintend construction, and furnish all materials, new and second- hand, for same, at great reduction from regu- We also buy and tear down greenhouses A ii*.' Io of -id'-hourd wheelbarrows, extra \i-.. -. . -mi b:>iid Iron whrelliarnnvs at the S ml hand wrougbt-lron pipe, guaranteed sound. Vln.. .V. ft.: 1-tn . ::',•• ft ; i\ In.. Cash with order pleaBe. 339 East 23d St., NEW YORK. Mention the Florists' Eicbange when writing News of the Week. The Gardeners' ana Florists' Clu held its meeting on Tuesday evenin- at Horticultural Hall, with Presiden Davis in the chair. The annual electio of officers resulted as follows: Presi dent, John A. Pettigrew; viee-presiden Mr. Westwood; secretary, W. Fischer; treasurer, Edward Hatch; th secretary and treasurer being re-elecii ed. The executive committee includ. James Nicol, Warren Ewell, Patric Welch and William J. Stewart. A con mittee of three on essays and discu: sions was appointed, consisting of Heurlin, G. M. Anderson, and C. O'Brien. Many expressions of regr were heard on the deaths of two of tl veteran florists which occurred la week— those of Benjamin Grey, of Ma den, and Edward Sheppard, of Lowell and Jackson Dawson and M. H. Norti, were appointed to bring in resolutior The Spring show of the Massach setts Horticultural Society will be he next week, opening on Wednesday ai closing Sunday evening. The Boston Co-operative Flow Growers' Association has completed deal with the parties holding the lea of its new premises on Columbus a\ nue near Berkeley street up to May whereby the association can take pe session at once. There will be consi erable work to get ready, but it hoped that the market will be open 1 business before April 1. This stt and basement, which the associatil is to occupy, was formerly occupied Wright & Moody, manufacturing cc fectioners. Tin ninny friends of F. P.. Mathisi of Clematis Brook, will be grieved | hear that his wife is very seriously Charley Roberts, of MacMulkin's, off on his usual Spring trip. John H. Taylor, of New York, ca on Saturday for a few days. Sund he called on Peter Fisher at Ellis a on Monday visited the establishme of W. W. Edgar, of Waverley, and N. Peirce & Sons and Anderson Williams, of Waltham. S. J. Goddai'd. nii<] OLETS mien's Hlur.li .. Unnamed, Beauty, red ie Campbell, Paniculate, Double Gen. Grant Geranium, 2>i in., no per 100. Caladiums, large bulbs, G eta.; medium. Shrubs and Vines. Send for list. Cash please. ENJAMIN CONNELL WKST GROVE, PA. !«n noses ljbri.1 Ivrpetuals 10.11 loivn. $lii.uo i.er ble Gerauiiiii . If. | ■ : uol M..|iMn>-;i '_" . in 5.00 per lOlki. ilata, :i years eld, strono, tield- $3.00 per 100; $25.00 3r Ponderosa, $4.00 , $2.50 per 100; 4 in., .arauus I'lillne'Sil*. I in. fS.IMl p.TlOO. leysuckle, Chinese Evergreen, llalioina and "Men Leaved, $2.50 per 1UO. iiil,a«o. ... !i.i. . >:: .',11 i„-r UK). .ei-usAll, nnt..|iu-,-.L' .„i , . rli.i, fju.m per Inn. en Mij„r Yariemit.i, $2.".u ],.t Iimij 4 in., $8.00 ler urn. lillea, The Pearl, 53.00 per 100; $25.00 per 10OO. e SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO. ISPRINCFIELD, OHIO. tlnn tbp I'lurisis' KxrimiikM- wln-p writing. March 26 The Saturday, Before the second Sundaq Before Easter Special Spring Trade Edition March 2ft GLADIOLI BULBS JOHN FAY KENNELL, 1 900 Box 406. liix iii:sti.;i;.n. \ 1900 1900 1900 1900 .1900 1900 1900 1900 Mention the Florists' Exchnnge when writing. 100,000 PANSIES E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. PANSY PLANTS Largest flowering mixture of SHOW VARIK- II Ivs, extra line Ii-.iii -pLuil. ,1 pl.ilil - "ill ill frames, $3. on per Hiiki. *lt. hi pi r Itl.ooO. Hellls iHaisiesi. Largest double red and white, law plants $2.00 per lntm. (Hndioli. I'm. si lehl ami im.llled, largo bulbs. $8.00 per 1000. Semple's Aster Seed. My null raising, saved from the largest and most double flowers, only at $4.00 per lb. Custav Pitzonka, Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchauge when writing. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings "We are receiving orders now for the New Carnations of 1903 ; also for the Now and Standard aorta. Send for Descriptive Price List. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Box 326. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Roo,°d Cuttings SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD North Abington, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writ! CARNATIONS Challenger, Oriole.. 3 00 Queen Louise, Horsier Maid. Ni.rway 2 Oo Goodenough, Gen. Maceo 1 50 HENRY HESSION Clarkson and E. 48th Sis.. Flathush, Brooklyn, N.Y Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHALLENGER per MM; S-liUR) i»..r Hum. C.^ti with order. Direct from originator. WILLIAM HOFFMAN, PAWTUCKET, R. |. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings Macro', Morn ill" (.l,,i i . Mora Hill Spurt'. "ill sel.et.'.r.- ' •■ I - exceptionally C.'e. DICKERMAN, 21 Mill St., Dorchester, Mass Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS cWK Per 100 Per 1000 I'resshriHik $6 00 $40 00 I'ballenicer 6 00 10 oo Fair Bfald 6 00 50 oo 500 at 1000 Rates. Prices on other varieties on application. C. WARBURT0N, Fall River, Mass. Mention the norUta' Bxchanc* »«»■ writing- THE AMERICAN CARNATION. By C. W. WARD. THE FLORISTS' EXCHAN6E, 2 Duane St., N. Y. White ISonnafto Yellow Fltzwygn Col. D. Appleton Hajor Bonnafion II. W. kicman October Sunshine duldcn Wedding Velio* "li. % Hover W. H. Lincoln PINK (ilory of Puciiic nrs. I'errln firs, nurdock Pink Ix.irx Viviand-riorel narian Newell RED WIET0R BROS., 51 Wabash Ave, CH1CAQ0 CARNATIONS MURPHY'S WHITE. WM. MURPHY, '"stM;;,,1" Cincinnati, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports - ALSO - Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Manufacturers, the Florists' Exchange NOVELTIES CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, CANNAS, GERANIUMS, PELARGONIUMS. Also BEST STANDARD VARIETIES. A few hundred vinca Variesrata, ready IrlHllfKDItTE delivery. 31 :. inch pots, iTisilTBiSOH^MKH^ Florists' Exchange CARNATIONS cSffiSk ler 100 PerlOOO . . . $3 60 $30 00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS * 1.(111 pel 1(111. Ir : i. Monrovia, white Bonnaffon, \. n.ov +::.(iii per lOO, rrom ".' ( ineh: i , .'i. i, ii iln \l i ,.l I.e. in, M.ie.r I'... mi. it!.. II. Mr-, ll.nrv BoblDSOn, lire. B. Weeks, Mrs. (I. P. liBs-ett. Willow Brook. *:.".( r 10(1, Iron. .", i mil : Olorj ..1 lie I ...1. Ivory. J. K. shaw. Mrs. .1. r in I.e.. I.er sii.-iiine. Pini Ivory, Poll: i. ■ EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florl»t.' Eiehange when writing. Carnations Rooted Cuttings 100 I 100 Floriana $3.00 Eldorado $1.00 (.ell. Maeeo L.'.'i , (ieue\ieve Lord 1 OO Horning (.lory.. 1.50 I JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES, 6 Carnations F. DORM R £~ SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATION The Money Maker shade of I.n France r..si :d, and born., on BtouT ys. A splendid summ* .tod cuttings: $l.r,(l |..T 1 HENRY F. MICHELL. Philadelphia. Pa, I. GAMMAGE & SONS. London, Ont., Canada || JOHN G. SHOLL, Dept. C„ Burlington, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS White. Per 100 Per 1000 t $5.00 $15.00 White Cloud 1.50 Red. Apollo 6.00 Estelle 5.00 G. H. Crane. 2.00 Gen. Gomez. 2.00 Gen. Maceo.. 2.00 Cre.isbrook 4.00 35. « CHRYSANTHEMUMS Per loo Per WOO Glory 2.00 Mre.F.Jooat 1.60 The Marquis 1.60 igs. It is w lllowbroolt Loll. Ri -,■ Vellow J. Jones Goldmine Golden Beauty . Lady Harriett fellow. Monrovia Parks Halliday l Glory. Mrs. Perrin Mary Hill 3 00 Murdock. 2 i.i Parr lit rose BOO 2 00 Malcolm I.aniond, Col. Appleton 2 00 ' r. 1 5 00 BOSTON FERNS. 2>< In. $8.00 per 100; 3 In.. $10.00 per 100; < in.. 15c. each: 7 In.. $1.00; 8 in., $1.25. Cash or O. O. D. W.J. &.M.S. VESEY, Ft.Wayne.lnd. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 284 The Florists9 Exchange HALF MILLION CUTTINGS READY 20,000 EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES! G. H. Crane, America, Prosperity, Armazindy, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Norway, Bon Homme Richard, The Marquis, Guardian Angel S2.0O per IOO; SI5.00 per lOOO Governor Wolcott, Mrs. Higinbotham, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 Estelle, $4.00 per 100; $30 per 1000. Mrs. Potter Palmer, $5.00 per 100; $40 per 1000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joiiet, Ills. Florists' F,xchange when writing. QU THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 3 to 3V2-inch bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. The calyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50; 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by S. J. GODDARD FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Mentlop the Florists' Exchange when writing. GamationS Booted Cuttings Late March and Early April Deliveru Per 1000 Morning Glory f 12.50 Gov. Roosevelt.. Dorothy ALBERT M. HERR, u-cter. Pa. Mention tbs Florists' Exchanee CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS ALSO FROM SOIL. Genevieve Lord 1.50 Lorna 2.61 Strong Plants Ready to Ship at Once. Cash with oraer. DE PEW BROS., Nyack, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, )QQGQQQQQQQOQQQQQQOOQ$ CARNATIONS MRS. LAWSON, Cuttings from black soil $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 Well-Rooted Cuttings Now Ready Guardian Angel.. Joost Genevieve Lord. AcluiliH Harlowardeu . Estelle Flora Hill . IVrlllO IvrlCKKI p, ..$2 00 $15 00 Kelson i 1 26 10 00 Cressbroot 125 iooo KSSSofcsm :::::::::::: .. 125 10 00 Morning Glor> RED. .14 00 12000 I Palmer ..12 00 loooo Hre. L. Ine .. :i 00 25 00 Chicago (Red Uracil Booster Maid Bon Homme Richard Murpny'S White VARIEGATED. M. Bradl $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Pierre De Hotting. American Beauty... Kaiserin Bridesmaid AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3 in. pot plants. $7.00 per 100; $f.5.00 per 1000. Plants from 2% inch Pots Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 $76.00 Bride $3.00 825.00 55 oo Golden Gate s.oo 25.00 „' Perle 3.00 26.00 oo.uu iyory i.oo 35.00 26.00 sunrise 7.00 65.0C Wei I -Rooted Cuttings, Strong and Healthy Per 100 Per 1000 i Per 100 lVr limn Bride $160 $1250 Golden Gate $i 60 iu m Bridesmaid 160 12 60 Ivory 3 00 26 00 Perle l 50 12 so | Sunrise 6 00 60 00 All stock sold under express condition that If not satisfactory it Is to be returned Immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REIIMBERG, SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange (DISS LOUISE m NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to 3% inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to i feet in length. Received Ceil i Beat,' of M.-rit at Summer Flower Show of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Booted Cuttings. $2.00 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100 ; -" All orders to , from February 1, lyua. FICK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. CARNATION BOOTED CUTTINGS. J. H. Mauley , .. Mrs. P. Palmer. Mrs. Bradt Cressbrook Gaiety Mrs. F. Joost. Dorothy Write for prices on 1000 or over. I VEND EN BROS., Williamsport, Mention the Florists' Eichange when wril LOOK HERE! Carnation Cutting From Extra Fine Stock. 100 Lillian Pond $10.00 f Mrs. K.A.Nelson. M i». law-son I I'M i;iiia Daybreak Morning Glory . Queen Louise ... Glaci, Li/./.ie M rales. Cash i JAMES E. BEAC1 20 1 9 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, - - - CONI Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrl — sssssssssssssssssssssssMs»sssssssss»s«sssss»st< CARNATION CUTTINGS VVEI.I. ROOTED, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 1 Per 100 Pe Her Majesty $10.00 $80.00 America $1.50 $10.0 Flora Hill 1.50 10.00 Marquis 1 50 10.O White Cloud 1.50 10.00 Elma 1.50 lO.Oi Norway 1.50 12.50 ! Guardian Angel (The Sport), per 100, $1.50 ; per 1000, $10.00. 2 -INCH ROSE STOCK. ^U^fiEf* Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 100 Ivory $4.00 $35.00 Bridesmaid $3.00 $25.1 Bride 3.00 25.00 Meteor and Gate . . . 2.50 20.0' Ivory, rooted cuttings, per 100 $2.60; per 1000, $20.00. All cuttings and plants sold with the express condition that if not satisfactory when received they are to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. 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Contents. page American Institute Show 292 American Rose Society 286 Briefs for Busy Florists 288 Canadian News 290 Carnations 2SS Catalogues Received 292 Clerodendron Balfuurii (Illus.) 292 Conviviality, The, of The Craft 286 Engine, A Floral 2SS Express Rates, Old, Restored 286 Ferns, A Talk On 2S9 Firms Who Are Building 2S7 Hydrangea Flowers, Blue, To Make 286 Market, Review of The 294 New Tork Florists' Club 289 Nursery Department 277 OBITUARY: E. J. Sheppard, John M. Under- wood, Benjamin Grey 287 Peat as Fuel 286 P-ony Registration 286 Rubber Plants, Two Monster (Illus.) 289 Question Box 288 Seed Trade Report 275 TRADE NOTES: Louisville, Ky., New Tork, Phila- delphia, Springfield, Mass 279 Boston, Indianapolis 282 Cleveland, Pittsburg, Providence, Washington 292 Chicago 294 Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati.... 296 Orange, Tarrytown, Utica, Wor- cester 297 Cromwell, Conn., Milwaukee 299 American Rose Society. The following special prize for the forthcoming exhibition, is offered by Benjamin Dorrance, Dorraneeton, Pa. For the best collection of rose blooms grown outside a radius of 150 miles of Philadelphia, as measured by railroad distance, not less than five varieties and not less than 25 blooms of a kind: silver cup, value $50. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Acer Polymorphum Dissectum Atropurpureum. Blood Leaved, Dissected Japanese Maple. Among the numerous varieties of Japanese maples now familiar to lov- ers of trees, there are a few more often planted than others; and well to the front in the list is the one our illustra- tion represents, the Acer polymorphum dissectum atropurpureum, the blood- leaved dissectum, as it is so often called. There is a green-leaved dissec- tum, also a valuable kind, which ren- ders it necessary to add atropurpureum to this one, making an already lengthy name still longer. The two disscctums spoken of are looked on as varieties of polymorphum, yet have a drooping habit of growth, which, though most pleasing, is very different from the quite upright growth of the latter sort. The illustration faithfully shows the character. Were a common A. polymorphum growing near it, or polymorphum atropurpur- eum—for it, too, does not droop— the drooping habit of the plant pictured would be more clearly shown. It has been suggested that, as its propagation is mainly by layers, or grafting, calling for the use of side shoots to a great extent, this may have something to do with its lack of erect growth, but this is not the case; as A. polymorphum atropurpureum and many other varieties, when raised in the same way, maintain their upright character. Still, it may be admitted in passing that propagation from side shoots in the case of some plants does result in a less upright growth than normal. The red foliage of this maple is par- ticularly pleasing in early Spring and Summer. Though almost as blood-red as the common blood-leaved one, it does not appear so, because its finely divided leaves present less quantity of surface; but it is beautiful always, and most desirable. Almost all Japanese maples display some tenderness of foliage under our hot, dry Summer sun, but it does not materially injure them. The many green varieties are rather the better for being slightly in the shade at noon, but those having colored foliage must have the full sunlight to bring out the bright tints. In shade, the blood-leaved ones become as the green ones are, los- ing their color. This and other Japanese maples of the same class become but large shrubs with us. The illustration represents a specimen in Fail-mount Park. Philadel- phia, which, we believe, has been grow- ing there for 25 years. The common, blood-leaved one, A. polymorphum atropurpureum, would make twice the height in that time; still it does not There is no other shrub growing just as this maple does; and as nursery- men are now fairly well stocked with it, increasing it by layering and by grafting, this permits of its use in many places which it would help to beautify. JOSEPH MEEHAN. To Make Hydrangea Flowers Blue. Editor Florists' Exchange : II' hydrangeas are grown in a toler- ably strong maiden loam which con- tains a portion of oxide of iron, the flowers will come blue without further trouble; but the plants will require to be potted into this said compost and continually grown in the same from the cutting pot. Watering with a solution of alum for some time previous to flow- ering will benefit them greatly. The solution may be made by mixing at the rate of one ounce of alum to a gal- lon of rain water. Plants should be struck from cutr tings of the soft wood from February to May that are required to bloom in those months the following year. It is advisable to flower them in 7-inch pots, allowing the plants to produce one clus- ter of flowers, removing.side shoots to strike, as the old plants are not to be depended upon to produce blue flowers the second year. F. J. Long Island. The Old Express Rates Restored. The announcement has been promul- gated by the express companies that the old rates charged for the convey- ance of cut flowers previous to Uecem- ber 10, 1902, have been restored, the change taking effect on Tuesday, March 10, 1903. It is safe to say that the express companies, by advancing the rates, have lost considerable traffic, conse- quently money, and that fact has brought them to the decision that their unwarranted action in raising the rates was an unwise and profitless one. On the other hand, the florist trade has in the meantime been kept in a state of perturbation, and the business crippled to quite an extent. The action of the companies has. under the circum- stances, been a losing one for all par- ties interested; and it is to be hoped that wiser counsel will prevail should any future similar attempt to advance rates be made. The lesson learned and contingent on this matter has been a salutary one for both sides. It has been demon- strated that no common carrier, how- ever strong, can trespass on the rights of a legitimate industry with impunity, on the one hand; and, on the other, that concentrated and general agita- tion on the part of those injured will accomplish much. It is unquestionably the fact that the general uprising throughout the country against what was clearly an injustice, backed by the efforts of the S. A. F., has been instru- mental in bringing about the restora- tion of the old rates; and that in spite of pessimistic views held to the con- trary. The victory gained has placed the florist industry in a position where its rights as a commercial factor in the country cannot be ignored, and has once more shown that the national so- ciety can, when occasion arises, ren- der invaluable service to those whose interests it is established to promote. Thereby, and on that account, does the S. A. F. merit, and should assuredly receive, the united support of everyone engaged in this business. John N. May, chairman of the S. A. F. Legislative Committee, writes on the subject as follows. Editor Florists' Exchange : We have just been notified by the ex- press company here that the rate for cut flowers, from March 10, will be one general rate instead of one and one- half rate, which has been in force since early last December. We have made every effort to get the express com- panies to reduce the rate to the orig- inal, i. e., forty cents per hundred in this section; but they will not reduce it below fifty cents per one hundred pounds. We are not advised if this rate is general, i. e., one general rate in place of one and one-half, with all the com- panies throughout the country, or only with the United States Express, but presume the same pro rate will affect all alike. Our main factor in getting this re- duction has been the fact that all the florists in Summit and Chatham have been sending their products to New Tork by a local express company. This, of course, meant quite a loss in money to the United States Express Com- pany. In addition to this, our people have made strong protests repeatedly. We hope this will benefit every flor- ist in the country. Peat as Fuel. Editor Florists' Exchange: Tou will see by enclosed clippings that our citizens are thoroughly alive to the possibilities of peat as a fuel, and, un- doubtedly, in the near future it will enter into competition successfully with coal. This should be good news for florists, as I understand that peat burns to a clear ash, without dirt or clinkers. I would also expect these ashes to have some small value as a fertilizer. SAMUEL BATSON. [The clippings inclosed by Mr. Batson refer to a successful test of peat bri- quettes furnished by the American Peat Company, of Capac, Mich., whose plant, it is stated, will be turning out its full capacity of 200 tons daily in a very short time.— Ed.] Peony Registration. The Secretary of the S. A. F. notifies us that the list of herbaceous and tree peonies, previously sent to this office, (but not published) by the "Secretary i S. A. F. Peony Association," has been I submitted by the same firm to the De- i partment of Plant Registration of the S. A. F. He adds: "The above list which comes through the medium of ' the 'S. A. F. Peony Association' is now registered provisionally. Because of the confusion existing in peony nomen- clature, final registration will be held in abeyance until March 23. Meantime, parties knowing spei ilieally of previous dissemination in America of any of the varieties herewith enumerated, under American names other than those here given, or making any claims of priority in connection therewith, are requested to address this office with fullest par- ticulars obtainable on or before above- mentioned date. To facilitate identi- fication, the Japanese names with translations are givem" Nine days is a very short time in which to straighten out the "confusion existing in peony nomenclature," en- j titling the list to "final registration," especially in view of the fact, that the same list of peonies has been dis- tributed all over America and Europe. The list furnished for registration is by no means a new one, the varieties enumerated having been in commerce for years. We submit that any regis- tration with "The Department of Plant Registration," of the S. A. F., provi- sional or otherwise, of a list of estab- lished varieties > nt of a gathering of florists, into hose lives and meetings each one of i" aforesaid adverse elements enters, ial find their antidote in the remedy escribed. Edward J. Sheppard. Edward J. Sheppard, florist, of "well. Mass., died Monday. Mai eh fl. ie was born in England in Ixl'I and one to this country in 1S46. He was member ,,f Merrimac Lodge and 'annalancit Encampment, I. O. O. F. John M, Underwood. Mr. John M. Underwood died Wednes- ay morning, March 4, at his home in olumbus, O., after an illness from ropsy dating since last December. Mr- Underwood was in his S4th year t the time of death, and had been a resident of the city continuously for the past 38 years. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and came to the United States about 50 years ago. He settled in Cin- cinnati, where he followed the profes- sion of florist. He then went to Colum- bus and settled on the East Side, where he had lived ever since. With his sons he conducted a florist's establishment on Fair avenue, and was widely known throughout the State. A widow and six children survive him. Mr. Underwood was a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of the old Division No. 1, Uniformed Rank, Knights of Pythias, and a Red Man. He was also a faithful attendant up to the time of his serious illness of Trinity Episcopal Church. Benjamin Grey. Benjamin Grey, the well-known flor- ist, nymphsea and orchid grower, died at his late residence, No. 382 Eastern avenue, Maiden, Mass., the result of a paralytic stroke, March 5, aged 56 years, 6 months, 26 days, and was burjed Sunday, March S. The deceased was born at Ayton, Yorkshire, England, August 7, 1846; he came to America at the age of 7 years with his parents, who settled near Du- buque, la., shortly afterward coming East to Farmington, Conn., and later he with his parents moved to Albany. N. Y., where his father, the late Will- iam Grey", was up to the time of his death superintendent of the estate of Hon. Erastus Corning, the owner of one of the best-known orchid and gen- eral plant collections in the country. Here Benjamin Grey learned his pro- fession. At an early age, at the breaking out of the rebellion, he enlisted and served in the Army of the Gulf and that of the Potomac, under Burnside, Hancock and others. He enlisted in the 177th New York Volunteers and 123d Independent Battery, which was later transferred to the 8th Artillery. During his career he was present in several noted battles, among those of Cold Harbor. Port Hudson, Spottsylvania, Fall of Rich- mond, Lee's surrender and Antietam. Returning home, he engaged in his favorite occupation and after working at private gardening for several years, pai I .0 v In. ii ion. h- i- id in the em- ploy el' Ivln aid S l;. i ml K i| , 1 le.lham, Mass., owner of B noted orchid collec- i [on, he entered I hi floi Ist's business. In which profession hi rei I to I (' time nt' his death, eater part ol which ii he had lived In Maldi n, M. y is survh .-d I. hi Hal rey, and three dau i i iei and Graci Hi Of the S. A. F. and A. M. Valine. N. Y. Firms Who Are Building;. house KENTON, 0. Sabransky & Son will a. 1.1 : 1 128X26 feel, to t l,.il . sial.lishment. BELLEFONTAINE. O.— Poole & Purl- lant are building a new house 100 ft. 4 in. by 16 ft. 6 in.; also a m a ' ei pit e will install :. ip u boil, c "i 10 horse power. BERNARDSTON. MASS. — George Lamphear is building a new greenhouse here. CHESTER, PA.— Albert Austin is pre- paring tO creel III! ee 11. H J'.' ' ' IllliAl. ' each 16 x 50 feet. Balrd D 277 Bartram J II 2sl Bassett & Washburn _ Bayersdorfer II & Co Beach Jas E 284 I'.eeUeit W C 274 li.ivkuiuns I' J Co.. 276 Berget H H & Co 274-75 r.enili.-iuier E 296 Kerning II G 297 Belschcr C 276 P.liinuw J & I'm 277 Black C 277 Blue Hill Num.... 277 BubblnU & Allans. ."7:1 Bock W A 291 Bui t Brns 295 Boston Letter Co. . .298 Bradshau A: 1 In 11 Inn n Brown E C & Co. Burpee W A & Co Byer Bro9 2 Cal Carn Co Canadian Advls Carmody J D. . ., Chinnick W J. I'luous A p,,„l,lhiiOeii 272-79 Coldw.-ll Lawn Mower 1'iilllllS TheS loiinnl A- Jones Co Cottage Gardens ... I r;, iV K '& S'.ll '.'.'.' Crook.- J J C. Growl I'.iii I'.. I'llllllillU-lKlIll J II. . I'llsbUKlll OlinliulvlS De Pew Bros Iiietach A & Co. Dlller Caskcy & Dillon J L Dill : le m Co Foster I. Gall.. way Gammagc | I 201 ','. A c.,.270 I Kell I i i i\ a . .. 2:.:! lair-n J I 1177 Sell 1191 Schmidt J i ". o 27:, . . 291 291 si, .lh', l i. i --: i , . j -1 ,.-.-.] M 2TB . F 295 .!■■ 295 Stoothoff II A Co... 292 278 Stumpp a e 274 \ . . 296 Sie.ui.. Vi . ,288 in 2sr, I I ■-, I MA r„ 277. Ql .V Co 299 i Btoro.274 I . MS. ,2s;: p71cl | 277-80-81 i ' 281 288 H 281 Webot II a s.nre .. ,288 I.e., 290 vVeebci a Don -J7 1 U- I, !, lie. W( tOI II 27s S|.i-iiiL.-n.-l.l I I, .ml I',. US! Foung J Venue ,v .Sun. ol. INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS Hermann A 300 I lews" A II A:Co""2tiS III, -lis & Crawliin-k.-Kl.-. Hill E O Co 297 Ulllingcr Bros 298 Hill Top Gh,.us,s...2Sl IliiHid,- Florist Co. ..27,1 Hilipard E 299 inn-hings & Co 300 Hoffman Wm 2S.3 Helton A- IIn 1 C...2U7 lluepeS Hie- A 1 lelllllS 281 Hornn E C 295 Hurl A.lwiliser ...298 Invalid Appliance Co 298 Jackson & Perkins Co 275-76-91 Jacobs S & Sou 299 Jennings E B 281 Jessamin.. Hardens. .270 Jewett City Chouses Johnson & Stokes. -limes II I Joosten C H "7.. I.uugjalir A Lenker C . Leonhard T l.imbiicb c Asters ....... .274-78-80 Aucuba 278-75 Azaleas 273-75-70-77-78-90 91 Begonias 271:717s 79-80-81-91-93 Bougalnvillea 278 Box 276 Bulbs (not named) 276-97 Caladlum 274-75-70-79-81 Callas 278-80 Camellia 27s Candytuft 280 Cannas . .27:: 7.1 7r, 7s, :. 275 B0-81 in :.:: 275 273-75-76-77-78 si ::oo 275 ::'»' n 9:1 ::ihi .375 278-91 . ,.. i 278-80-81 294-95-90-97 Cyclamen 27s 93 ■77. 7H 71. si a: Daisies . . 278 so si 98 I riitlve Plants. ..291 276 7s 273-77 "so 01 -ill ... 291 71117 M.-Mniiiis J .296 Meyer C F 271 ' '.::: Monluger J C Co.. ::.„ 29." ;-,s :m Nli-ss.-n 1 -.".. Peacock w P.. . Perkins J J :-..- Tblla Market .... Pierce F O Co.... Fuchsias ...278-80-81-91 93-300 Galllardla 2S1 Gardenias 27:1 2SO e Gerbera 273 Genistas 290-91 J7 ■ 7.1 70 . . .273-74-79 Heliotrope Plants. .277 278 II - sllekl.-S 27S Honii.n.annla 275 Hyacinths . . . .270-79 si Hv.liiii-'ins 27C-77-7S 93 Impallens 293 Ipomoea 27S-Sii-xl Ivy - 278 27S Kin Katu 270 I.antana ..27s so si :;,m Lemons 270-78 Lilacs . . . LlUes ...273-74 75-70-77 Tsso 300 Manetll Stocks... 273-S1 278 Primula".' 2, I'rOel 270-77-78 Khododendron 273-70-77-78 Romneya 275 Roses ...273-76-77-78-80 Bl-84-91-800 Salvia . 27s s„ M :,;;.;;,„, Seduio 281 Seeds 1 named) 271 7.. 70 -.... 07 27493 Shamrock 280 Shrubs . 276-77 Small Fruits 277 Smilax ... 271 7s si--..;; Splrau 273-77-78-90 Si. via 280 2.S0 _ , .- ' ' 274 . .276-76-77 .27 1 76-79 Tulips 291 277, 7.1-77 * 2so si seal a:; : 278-80-81 in 98 2-1 1 11. . 1 MISi CI. I.AMIO I S. 290 _■.- -i .- Bool 293-00 0 Cell.' ill.. IIS 2i.il n7 98-800 Flower P.. Is, etc. 290-98 I'.-r Sale 282 Galax 293 Glass 298-99 1 1 . 2-.- :m Hosi 299 Law, 1 ,M,,w. 1 ■ , ... ,„, ■i 298 Printing . Pntty .... Sash 2-IS 99 -.-=. ■• » 298 - ii-pi.rls 274-83 298 Tinfoil 294 Toothpicks 293 298 '. 282 ps & De- 288 The Plorists' Exchange March Propagation. There is no doubt in my mind that the best months in which to propagate carnations are January and February. But, in many instances, the 1st of March comes, the tally shows a short- age in stock of many varieties, and as a result a large number of carnation cuttings go into the bench despite the lateness. I have noticed a few points in regard to propagation during March which may be opportune, and which I wish to call to the notice of my read- ers. With the coming of longer days, and a stronger sun, we find that cuttings are best taken from the plants during the first part of the day, if the day be bright, for the bright sun, especially after a dark day, renders the cuttings very soft; and when in this condition they are apt to wilt, and we all know what a wilted cutting means. They should be sprinkled, and then trimmed in a cool, shady place. This, you will say, is Hue at any time; but it is, how- ever, especially true as late in the sea- son as this. More shading in the prop- agating bench is required and more sprinkling. There is also more danger from a draught than during the Win- ter months, for. to prevent the temper- ature of the propagating house from running up more and more, air is nec- essary; and a draught is liable to be the outcome, which will be very dam- aging to newly struck cuttings. Bet- ter let them run a little warm than risk .in excess of air with the destruction which usually accompanies it. Will a cutting taken during March make as good a plant, in time for benching, as an earlier one? Perhaps not; but there are a few points to be considered. When taken from the bench the plants should be potted off into 2-inch pots and given all possible encouragement, and should be kept in pots until well rooted before planting into the field. This is contrary to the theory that the sooner in the field af- ter the ground is ready the better; but I believe that a plant will be benefited by the delav, and will take hold better In the field than one which is but poor- ly rooted in the pot. These late cut- tings do not make as large plants, and can therefore be planted closer in the houses; and from some samples I have seen I do not believe large plants are a requisite for high-grade blooms. I merely quote the example of Mr. War- burton's Cressbmok. which he exhib- ited at Brooklyn, and which came from cuttings taken during the month of May. I do not wish to be understood as favoring late propagation, but mere- ly to bring before you a few redeeming features of the case; and where one has a small stock of a choice variety and wishes to increase it all that is possi- ble, it is well to overlook the date for some weeks to come. The Care of Young Stock. The subject is old and I have very little new to add; but I wish to call to your attention the requisites of health —plenty of light and air with a proper supply of moisture. Almost any place that is not too warm will do for young stock, and, above all things, it should be kept in a healthy growing condition. To have a cutting, or rather young plant, become pot-bound and, as a re- sult, hard and almost dormant, is to subject it to a check from which it will take a long time to recover. To pull out the top of a cutting is also detri- mental, as water lodges there and causes disease and decay. Top the plants only when well rooted and com- mencing to run up; not just before nor just after a shift; and make a clean cut between the joints with a sharp knife. Look over the young stock and cut off diseased or rusty foliage, and, if kept growing, good healthy stock will be the result. Further Notes on Varieties. No one can consider all the varieties in an article of this kind; and no one can grow all that the introducers rec- ommend. In fact, no one grower wants them all; but the past WMnter has brought out some good points in some and shown the weaknesses of others. On the list for next year stands, first of all, Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, and we hear of very few who cannot do it well. And it deserves its widespread popularity, for it is a great producer and the quality is nearly always all that could be desired. Queen Louise, with us, comes second, and the call for stock has shown that it will be widely grown the coming year. Governor Wolcott and Norway, for a pair of fancy whites, make a good combination. Lorna is not their equal here in the East, although it has been very fine of late. The Marquis and Ploriana! It is hard to make a choice, and we shall continue both another sea- son and until we can pick the winner. In scarlet, G. H. Crane is still good, but we all know its weakness; while Estelle, though better in color, is for the most part short-stemmed; but these varieties will both retain a place Of the new ones, Enchantress, Ado- nis, Governor Lowndes, Lillian Pond, The Queen, and President McKinley will be given a trial, and, as always, "we hope." It is always "next year" with a florist. W. R. PIERSON. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. GERANIUMS.— Plants that were rooted last Fall should now be potted into the four-inch size pots. When potting this batch of geraniums there is no need to use soil that has been composted; leave that for plants that have to remain longer in pots than will the geraniums. HYDRANGEAS.— If the cuttings have not yet been taken for next year's supply of plants, no time should be lost in getting them into the sand. While young stock can be raised at any time during the Spring and Summer, we must remember that it is only from the early rooted cuttings that we can have nice, bushy plants for the Spring of 1904. PANSIES.— Well filled pans of pan- sies are always in good demand at Eas- ter; and if selected plants are taken now and planted in suitable sized pans, then given a carnation house temperature, they will come in nicely for Easter business. A LOCOMOTIVE IN FLOWERS Artist-G. E. Hunt, Rutland, Vt. for the coming year; and Adonis will be given a chance to live up to its rep- utation. Two of our best commercial varieties are Genevieve Lord and Morning Glory. These, with General Maceo, will be planted heavily. Governor Roosevelt has proven its title to space, and has been with us, exceptionally clean from rust, although many growers have had to discard this variety on account of rust. Golden Beauty is paying its rent promptly, and is one of the best sellers we have, while Eldorado, though pro- ducing more bloom, has fallen off and shall be grown only in a limited num- ber. Prosperity, from its record of last year, is an average producer, and is doing well this season. I understand that the New York market will see more Prosperity flowers the coming season than in the past, and it well de- serves its place on the list. Dorothy is one of the best producers, and w^hen well grown the flowers are the equal of the much talked of Mrs. E. A. Nelson. It will be grown heavily, and will replace both the last-named variety, whose many faults are only too prominent, and Mrs. Frances Joost, whose race is run. Enquirer and Cress- brook will keep tli. -in company without regrets, for we have not learned to love them: but it is with genuine sor- row that Mrs. G. M. Bradt enters the retiring list. A brighter star is ap- pearing; but a variegated carnation seems to meet with very little approval among the retailers. for all it is worth from now on. There never seems to be too many of these plants, and it is a noticeable fact that the demand for a greater number of varieties is growing, though Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii are the most desired. PALMS.— There is always a fair de- mand for palms at Easter, and the getting together of suitable sized stock is in order at the present time. Me- dium-sized plants of kentias are about the best sellers, though the Areca lu- tescens is growing in popular favor again. A Floral Engine. The accompanying illustration shows a floral locomotive mad.- by G. E. Hunt, of Rutland, Vt., for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, sent to the funeral of one of their number, who was killed in the recent railroad wreck near Shelburne, Vt. The design was aive feet in length, and was mounted on a track, placed on a platform seven feet long. The body of the engine was composed of carnations, violets, prim- ulas, roses, and galax leaves. The ten- der and base were filled with roses, carnations, Cape flowers, narcissus, Roman hyacinths, dagger ferns, galax leaves and Asparagus Sprengeri. Fifty dollars was received by Mr. Hunt for the design; and the photographer sold 159 copies of the picture, realizing more money than the funeral piece cost. Poor Putty. (61) The action of the soot woulc have no ill effects on the putty, if th< latter is made of the right material We think the putty in question has been of a very cheap grade to have powdered so soon. To Dye Carnations Green. (62) We take the following formula from a German authority: i Eighteen grains alum, one quart ol water, and enough malachite to give the mixture the desired shade of color Prepare the flowers by dipping them ir water at a temperature of 6S degrees first putting in the water two grammes of tannin to -the quart. Then dip th< flowers in the dye, and do not dip their in clear water afterward. Manure for Roses. (63) G. A. C— As the roses will make a very heavy growth for the next twc or three months they will stand a good mulch of horse manure, if the manure is well rotted; or use the sheep manure and loam, mixed in equal proportions and put it on two or three inches thick Before applying the mulch it woulc be a good idea to give a slight dusting of bone meal over the surface of the soil, then the meal will get into the soil quicker than if it were mixed witt the mulching material. By good care during the Summer months the roses can be carried over easily for anothei year. Use of Forced Bulbs. (64) D. D. H.— The best thing to d( with bulbs that have been forced is te throw them away; then when the sea- son rolls around again buy a new stock Bulbs once forced are a long time it getting over it. Callas for Easter. (65) D. D. H— Callas that are show ing buds now should be just aboui right for Easter. No extra forcing al this time would bring flowers for Eas- ter if the buds are not already in sight Solid Beds vs. Benches for Rose Growing (66) P. P.— For roses intended foi Winter flowering, and where new stock is planted each year, there is no doubt that raised benches are preferable. Foi Summer blooming, or where it is In- tended to grow the stock two or more seasons, solid beds are probably the most satisfactory. Ficus Plants Losing Their Leaves. (68) Will you kindly give us some in- formation about our rubber plants? They were from 2 to 4 feet high, and we cut off the tops to make the plants branch. In time they did so, but now we find the leaves below where they were cut are turning yellow and drop- ping off. We have had three or four do this so far, and, if possible, would like to know the cause of it. W. & N. —The leaves of the rubber plants would probably have turned yellow and dropped off if the plants had not been cut back to make them branch. Rub- bers, like any other plants, will com- mence to drop their leaves after a cer- tain time, and there is no way of keep- ing the same set of leaves on a plant forever. If the plants were cut down during the Winter months, and while they were in a house not sufficiently hot enough to start them into growth right away, it is possible that the cut- ting back would hasten the falling of the lower leaves. The Cohocton (N. Y.) annual sweet pea and floral exhibition will be held at the Presbyterian c'hii.vh. August 11 and 12 next. Several leading trade firms contribute m-emiumo a-"""- the"i W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Henry A- Dreer, D. Landreth & Sons, John Lew s Childs, Arthur Cowee. Cushman Gladi- olus Company, and W. A. Christy. March 14, 1903 The Florists' Exchange 289 A Talk on Ferns. ri.-t.V. March 6, 1903 Considerable care Is required in rais- ing terns trom spores. A shallow pan should i»' used, half filled with broken pieces of pots, or, better still, with mor- tar from an old wall, and then ailed within one half Inch from the top with fine sifted soil, which should be scalded with boiling water, and drained, be- fore the spores are sown, so as to kill the germs of fungus or insects detri- mental to the growth of young ferns. The spores should be scattered over the surface without covering them with soil. A pane of glass should be put over the pan, and the latter should be placed in a saucer of water, which will keep the soil sufficiently moist. Keep the pan well shaded until the spores are visible as minute plants. The chances of getting new varieties by intermixing are not very great, but it is the only way to get any at all, except, perhaps, a chance seedling. In selecting the spores care should In- exercised to take them from that portion or form of the plant which is most desired. For instance, if a crested form is wanted, the spores of the crest- ed part of the plant should be taken, and the certainty of getting crested seedlings is thereby much increased. The minute plants should be taken up in small patches and pricked off care- fully, and when they are established and fit to be handled they should be divided and potted off singly. Plants that have several crowns, or have creeping rhizomes, are easily in- I : by division. Some species pro- ! duce small bulbs along, or at the end of. the frond. If those are removed and placed on soil they form plants. I A preparation of soil which suits al- ! most all ferns is a mixture of two parts ' of good loam, one part of sharp sand and one part of leaf mold. The latter is indispensable in raising ferns to per- fection. If the soil does not contain sufficient lime, a sprinkling of the same will be found very beneflcjal. Repotting of ferns should not be over- done, as it is known that the most luxuriant growth is made when the in- side surface of the pot is covered with a network of roots. Ferns like mois- ture, and the absence of water is shown by the shriveling of the old fronds. In herbaceous plants, or plants with woody texture, the young growth wilts first. If the latter stock has been kept too dry the ball can be soaked and the plant will recover; but with ferns it is quite different, as this treatment has seldom any effect on them, with the exception of a few varieties. Repot- ting can be safely performed at any time of the year, but the best time in the stove house is in February, and in the cool house in March. In any case It is best to repot before the plants start to make young growth. The pots should be clean and dry, as in any other case the rootlets will stick to the sides of the pots; and if the plants require re- potting again, they will suffer greatly, as it will be found impossible to re- move them from the old pots without breaking a quantity of live roots. New pots will absorb a great quantity of water; therefore they should be soaked in water and dried again. As the first and second waterings would be ab- sorbed by the pots, the balls will become dry, to the detriment of the plant. Al- though ferns need moisture at all times of the year, drainage is most import- ant. In their natural state most of the ferns grow in partly decayed vegetable matter of a soft texture; therefore, they should be potted firm, but not hard. Moisture, proper atmosphere and temperature are the most essential; the soil is only of secondary consideration. The ventilation should be managed so that the plants are not in a direct draught: but a close, stuffy atmosphere is more injurious than an excess of ven- tilation, and more so in the stove house. A fern house should, whenever possi- ble, be built from north to south, and the plants shaded from the strong rays of the sun. although retaining all the natural light possible. Blinds of un- bleached muslin, fastened on the inside, under the roof of the house, we have found the best for this purpose. One of the most useful, and a very old favorite fern is Adiantum cuneatum, or maidenhair fern. It is of easier cul- ture than most any other fern, and adapts Itself to almost any soil and sit- uation. If it Is kept moist at the roots it will produce the whole year around .in abundai of fronds. It Is generally raised from spores, but can be easily propagated by cultivation of the crowns. A. cuneatum graeillimum is a varia- tion of the above, and one of the most elegant ferns. The fronds attain a height of from 1 Vi to 2 feet, and are densely tufted. This variety is repro- duced true from spores and is of very easy culture. A. formosum is a strong, handsome greenhouse species, and attains large size. It is very useful for house deco- ration, and is also of easy culture. It succeeds well in a greenhouse tempera- ture, but if cultivated in stove heat the fronds become much larger and the plant will make a fine specimen. It is raised from spores and by division of the rhizomes. A. Ghiesbreghtii, or scutum, is sup- posed to be a variety of tenerum. It makes a beautiful plant for decorative and exhibition purposes. A. peruvianum is one of the most or- a natural sport of A. tenerum; but whatever It may be, It shows admirably the gardener's skill, and draws atten- i w h.'i i-\ ,■!■ exhibited. Its r Is un- gracefully drooping. I have seen plants grown at Florham Farms, ,\l:i
  • i i ' Amer- ica to ii h Nov- iver till the April meeting. n poi ted that I ' ■>> ,New York, had donati d thi won by them to this fund, 'ill- club tl i ai prlation of (32 1 tor the pui | I raising the < lua i anti e Fund amount tie, , ., , , ,., I ,i,i.l , all |Ue- miums, i Ii, sum named through collection of monies. i mi em itandlnf I rom guarai The Board ol l select Ion of a <• Grand l ipera Hou and Eighth a 1 1 nue; a change oj ership ol the | ,,1 , -,. , I ,a: I .... necessitated its vacation by the club. The room chosen is said to 1"' the best ii Hi h' tpii d, bi Ing well suited to the purpose. A letter was read from W. Wells, of Surrey, England, a. I- i celpt of the medal awarded him by lie- club for a display of cut flowers of chrysanthemums at tie .Madison Square Garden Show last Kail. The medal was delivered to Mr. Wells through the courtesy of Alfred Dim- mock. C. W. Ward. Cottage Gardens. Oueens, X. Y., exhibited two very fine vases of carnations Mis. 1 l:,,,,se\elt and Alpine Glow. 'I ! bition commilte. .\1 I > naldson, Herrington, a ad DuRli rei n a certificate of n ties, subject to the rules of the club. Mr. O'Mara was again unable to be pn in to submit his motion relative to abolishing the "cantei n," except on special occasions. The subject, how- ever, was thoroughly discussed pro and con, and a motion was finally passed to the effect that the Entertainment Com- mittee continue to furnish refreshments at each meeting, as usual, one or two members only dissenting. Messrs. Weathered, Wallace, and Young were appointed a committee to draft resolutions on the accidental death of a son of. Fred. Donahue, a member of the club. L. V. Hallock and Leonard Vaughan, son of J. C. Vaughan. Chicago and X,-w York, who were present each made re- marks. Mr. Vaughan, who is taking a course in horticulture at Cornell Uni- versity, and who is in the city owing to the typhoid epidemic ai Ithaca, gave an entertaining account of the methods of instruction pursued in the horticult- ural and agricultural departments of the college, which was listened to with much attention and greatly enjoyed by the members. Messrs. Rennie and Proctor, from Lenox Mass., were also visitors at the meeting. Monster Rubber Plants. Our illustration shows two plants of Ficus elastica, imported for by J. H. Troy, of Nevi Rochelle, X Y.. president of the New Yorl Club. The plant-, in i !• ing received, were grown on for a year. At the time the photograph was taken eat b had at- tained a height of Is feet, wit] of 10 to 12 feet. They w r. aggregate 3.700 pounds net. Mr. Troy is seen standing near one of the speci- Have Convictions and Stick to Them. Men who do thing suits, have si ■ ; tie y be- lieve something in particular, and be- lieve it without reservation. A man who is willing to fight for an idea, to sacrifice everything in order to develop it. has something definite 'n his life, a specific certainty that will bring him out somewhere in the neigh' success. A man without a policy definite purpose, without a strong con- viction of any kind, who believes a lit- tle of everything and not much of any- thing, who is willing upon pressure to relinquish his opinion on any subject, to abandon any idea he has conceived, whether it be ft a lible or not. who does not hold on to any one thii g ly. will never accomplish much in this world.— Success. 290 The Florists' Exchange Canadian News D Canadian Horticultural Association. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the above Association held in Toronto, March 6. it was decided to hold the sixth annual convention (at Toronto) on Wednesday and Thursday. September 3 and 4. These dates are during the first week of the Industrial Exhibition, which is to be made a Do- minion affair this year. Railway fares will be at their minimum rate, which will apply all over Canada and the neighboring States. The trade exhibit will be held in one of the permanent buildings on the ex- hibition grounds of sufficiently ample proportions to display a large number of entries. Full particulars will be given at a later date. There will be four sessions of the convention, three on the first day in the city and one on the second day on the exhibition grounds. The question box will be made a special feature this year, and those who have questions to ask are invited to do so in good time, so that the inquiries may be submitted to specialists to reply thereto. Four essays of special interest will be read. A. H. EWING. Woodstock, Ont. Hamilton. It looks like an early Spring. The heavy rains of the last few days have pretty well drawn out the frost. We will probably catch it later on, how- ever, but such weather makes it easy to market cinerarias and other plants which are hard to handle. There is a remarkable change for the better in the health of Easter lilies this year. I read some years ago that the British Government had sent a commissioner to Bermuda to improve the health of the lily crop. He must be getting in his work, for there will evidently be comparatively little loss this year from disease. The following local men attended the Toronto carnation exhibition: A. E. Cole, Ed. Walker, E. J. Townsend, C. M. Webster and John Morgan. Toronto Carnation Show, Though the show was held in a smaller hall, I think the exhibition was of a higher order and commanded more attention than the last one. The attendance of the "wise men of the east" was good to see. Time was when no Canadian floral function would draw the craft more than a hundred miles from home. There were some fine carnations ex- hibited. That Flamingo is a "bird" every one admitted when they saw it. It looked well to see a home-grown ar- ticle win the silver cup for the best vase; of course, flowers grown locally had a big advantage over those that were shipped, and certainly from the point of tasteful arrangement and fresh appearance Dunlop's vase of Mrs. Law- son deserved the award. The Visit to J. H. Dunlop's. No doubt about it, a set and suffi- cient time for an executive meeting is a necessary thing, and the good shape in which business was done at the C. H. A. meeting will surely veto any mure hurried or impromptu gatherings. It was thoughtful of Mr. Dunlop to serve luncheon to his visitors, and it was especially acceptable to those that stayed to look through his place. One needs a substantial meal before start- ing on a trip through the place these days. Everything I saw bespoke an admirable system and close, thorough cultivation. A carnation exhibition is available any day at Mr. Dunlop's. I was particularly interested in the op- eration of rose-grafting: it has seem- ingly been reduced to the precision of a nickel-in-the-slot machine. The Club Dinner. This was an event which I should say every one enjoyed. Too bad some more of the Hamilton boys did not see their way to stay. After the good things had been dis- posed of a lengthy toast list was be- teresting part of my brief holiday— at any rate, I missed my train without complaint in order to hear the con- clusion. The Toronto aldermen made the table decorations do their drill over and over; they served the purpose of illustrating many remarks. The dec- orations were good, though, and I sup- pose the .srentlemen should be excused for not recognizing the fact that they were only a meager sample of what Toronto could show. But to return to the toast list, it has never been my privilege to listen to as fine an expres- sion of the attainments and ambitions of Canadian floriculture. S. S. Bain's spirited speeches would rouse the drow- siest to enthusiasm, and Tom Man- ton's speech, from his own little plat- form, certainly eclipsed all his former efforts. The toastmaster would not al- low the boys to sing all Tom's praises— we just had to think them. The musi- cal talent was excellent, and one can- not but remember in this connection the songs by Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Bain. The Canadian Florist. D. C. Nixon was on hand at the executive meeting and announced his intention of publishing a paper by the above name, to appear bi-monthly. Mr. Nixon's assurances that he had am- ple editorial and financial backing were regarded favorably by the meeting, and he announced that the next issue would be mailed on the 16th inst. I wish "The Canadian Florist" long life and success. F. G. Foster & Sons, florists, Charles street, have assigned, with liabilities about seven thousand dollars. BEAVER. Ottawa. Toronto Recollections. I have just returned from the meet- ing of tlie executive committee of the C. H. A. and the carnation show at Toronto. The committee made ar- rangements for the convention in Sep- tember, which ensure its being the best ever held. All detail, of course, was left to the local committee, who are most enthusiastic and promise the greatest trade exhibit ever seen in Can- ada. The meeting was held at J. H. Dun- lop's place, and he more than main- tained his reputation for hospitality by entertaining us at luncheon. Some thirty sat down. Another treat was a walk around his establishment, which, on the whole, is in fine condition. A visit to Mr. Dunlop's is always in- structive, for he most thoroughly and pleasantly explains everything on the place— shows the results of all his ex- periments, whether successful or not; roses from cuttings, grafts, roots, one- year-old, 2-year-old; in fact, every- thing connected with them. You can always see the latest in carnations, and learn from him the good and bad points in each. In company with Messrs. Bain, Ben- nett and McKenna I went to Brampton, and there, if possible, got more roses and carnation lore than we well knew how to get away with. In looking over the new range of glass devoted to carna- tions, the first impression is that one is looking over a large field of grain— it seems so immense. The same may be said of the roses, then again of violets. Perhaps one of the most striking feat- ures was the large house full of car- nation cuttings, striking and rooted, and looking magnificent. The stock generally was in good condition. Some carnations were, of course, off crop, but still, owing to the magnitude, one 14. i." i h. impression i lMi i h.-y no or can be in short supply. The sight of the buildings pays any one for going a long journey, for if not the largest, I should say they were the most com- ■ plete in every way on the continent. Kin. Hoy's place was also visited, and his violets were simply grand, in quan- tity and quality. Mr. Jennings, of the same town, has a small place, but it is a picture, mosty in carnations— the best we saw trip, in full crop for Easter, not yellow leaf. bursted flower Toronto. rue Annnal Dinner. The annual dinner of the Garden- ers and Florists' Association was held at Webb's oi Friday, the 6th. the night after the ce rnation show. About 75 members anc their friends sal down to 1 Tim table was hand- somely decoi iti .1 bj E. Collins and H. Dill tidid lot of Anthurium Scherzerianum, cypripedi- ums and ferns were on the center of the table, and small palms, cypripedi- ums, begonias, hyacinths and ferns on the ends, with some fine roses, carna- tions and tulips along the sides. The plants came mostly from the Horticul- tural Garden and John H. Dunlop; the cut flowers from Mr. Dunlop, the Dale Estate, and the Horticultural Gar- den. The room was well decorated with tall palms and other plants. Mr. Dun- lop acted as toastmaster, a position which is generally filled by Park Com- missioner Chambers, but unfortunately that gentleman is ill at present. I am pleased to say he is convalescing. The various toasts were responded to in a fitting manner. Among our visitors from a distance were Mr. Murray, of London, England, and Harry A. Bun- yard, of New York. Carnation Show. The fifth annual carnation show of the Gardeners and Florists' Asso- ciation was quite a success, although fewer new varieties were on display than in some former years. Standard kinds were well represented. The show was free to the public and was well patronized. The challenge cup, won by E. G. Hill Co. last year, with Adonis, was cap- tured this year by John H. Dunlop with a fine vase of Mrs. Dawson. Mr. Hill did not send a defender. The entries for the cup were the J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, Chicago, with En- chantress, a grand variety, which had suffered in transit and was not seen at its best. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., sent Governor Lowndes, also a fine variety. It opened up a little sleepy, but Improved considerably later. S. J. Reuter, Westerly, entered Lillian Pond, a fine white, strong but rather short-stemmed. The flowers carried well, and were in good condition. Dor- ner & Sons Co. sent Stella, Apollo, and Sibyl; the latter is not large, but looks as if it were prolific; also Dorothy Whitney. The flowers traveled well. William Murphy sent his white variety, but it was not in a condition to be judged on arrival. The display of the Chicago Carnation Co. consisted of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Her Majesty, Marshall Field, and Haiiowarden. The latter did not carry as well as the others. D. E. Marqui: of Sj N. Y., :hibited Sunbird and Flamingo. I think the latter was the most admired variety among the new ones in the hall; it stood up well, and its color was very attractive. He also sent a few flowers of Albatross. Ernest G. Asmus, West Hoboken, N. J., exhibited a vase of the new yel- low rose, Franz Deegen; it was recom- mended for a certificate. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., had a specimen of his new fern, Nephro- lepis Piersoni, which also was recom- mended for a certificate. The winning of the challenge cup by Mrs. Lawson carnation again proves what a grand variety it is, for, although it had the advantage of being grown lly, the newer sorts in competition oh ry tin id violets from The Dale Estate were in good shape. Mr. Dunlop's exhibit — carna- tions, roses, bulbous stock and plants- was much admired. Other exhibitors were: W. J. Lawrence, plants, cut roses and bulbous stock, a vase of Ivory being of special merit; Jay & Son, plants and bulbous stock, and Manton Bros., orchids. The judges were Messrs. S. S. Bain, J. McKenna, and Joseph Bennett, of Montreal; and E. I. Mepsted, of Ot- tawa. C. II A. Executive. The meeting of the executive committee of the C. H. A. was held at the Dunlop's greenhouses, March 6. Among those present were: Messrs. Bennett, of Montreal; Mepsted, Ot- tawa; Webster, Hamilton; Ewing, Woodstock, and Dunlop and Man ion. of Toronto. Several of the members were also present, and assisted the commit- tee in its deliberations. It was decided to hold the convention during the first week of September next, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Friday will be given up to pleasure. Not quite so many papers as last year will be read, but the Question Box will be made more interesting. It is ex- po, i.d tie- trade exhibit will be staged in the tnnt building of the Industrial Exhibition. George Mills will be su-j p. nni. ii. I. nt. The general arrange- nmnis connected with the convention are left in the hands of the local so- ' ciety. John H. Dunlop has undertaken to supervise the preparation of the pro- gram. Mr. Nixon was sanctioned to use the association's name in connection with! his paper, The Canadian Florist. It was understood that this privilege might be withdrawn at any future meeting. The gathering was very har- monious, and after adjournment the members were entertained by Mr. j Dunlop at lunch, when a very pleasant time was spent. THOS. MANTON. THE MARKET OTTAWA.— Th. is looking well, lo III. ,1, -in an. I off crop, alway The sale of bulbous flowers continues good. Lily of the valley is good and plen- tiful, selling well. In plants, the promise for an exlin line stock for Easter is bright. Easter being late, a great deal of thinking and moving around are required. Crimson Rambler roses look at present at if they had not 1 " KiM'ii lime enough. This week Parliament opens, which means a lively hustle in the provinces for flowers for the drawing room on Satur- day, the floral feature of the season. The demand promises lo be up to that of for- i '.irna- m greater supply. Violets il generally clean lip pretty stock is very plentiful and of i lly Spi nig. showing T. M. MARS1IAI.LTOWN, IA.— O. E. Gar- linghouse, a member of the seed firm of (iarlingboiise & Wilson, is missing. He had no financial troubles and his accounts with his firm are all in good shape. It is thought by some that Mr. Garlinghouse may have met with foul play but his wife does not accept that solution. She says he had no enemies. EASTER STOCK Webster Bros,, Hamilton, Canada NEW CROP FLORISTS' SEED mill. . ister. i-tilaiuea. Mignnii- FLOWEWPIfTS For Easter Now is a good time to buy Azaleas, Spiraeas, Etc. They ship better than when in full bloom. J GAMMAGE & SONS The Florists' Exchange 291 Chicago. Among the lt.'\ i-ri .'■■. I i L.H. FOSTER, 46 King st. Dorchester, Mass. Mention the Florlsta' Bicbange when writing. AZALEAS. PALMS, AZALEAS Bays and Decorative Planta. The largest SANDER, Bruges, Belgium Agent, A. DIMMOCK 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. Mention the KlortatB' Exchange when writing. Write for Prices PALMS. JARDINIERE FERNS, DRAC/ENAS MASSANGEANA, LINDENII AND SANDERIANA. PAN- DANUS VEITCHII. BUSH RUBBERS. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, 1207 WilliamBburg. Ll, ,.iit, ,n the Florists- Exchange when writing. KENTIAS Bolmoreann and Fersteriana per doz. ; 7 in. pots. $2.m> to plants, $3.00 ' ~ i each; larger 2H I Kentla Foraterl s. $18.00 per pots, $18.00 Lentla Belmoreana, 3}. In. per 100. Adlantum Cuueatum, s>,' m. pots, $1.26 per doz.; 5 In. puts, $2.ili) pur doz. Rubber Plants, c in. puis, 2 ft. high, $6.00 to $6.00 per doz. Branch Robbers, 2 to 5 branches, 12 to 15 in. high. 55.00 to $7.00 per doz. WILLIAM A, BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass, Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. HHTIIUWT Special low prices on Palms to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool (rrown; well-shaped plants. None better. Kentia Beln and ii in.. $12.11(1. $25.00. $4n.O0 and $100.00 per 100. Kex Begonia. '.'and :i in.. H inland $8.00 per 100. Dracasna Indivisii. 4 in. and S in., $10.00 and $25.00 per 100; :lm.. S5.no per lull. English Ivy, 2 and .tin.. $.1,011 and $B.0O per 100. VincaVar, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Geraniums, shade (l.-n. Grant, double Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt. La. Favorite. Bonnot, Poitevine, Iticard, Carnal ions, 1'mI'Ii:,. I ih, ' , ■ I Colons, mixed, Argeratiini, Idiie and white. Verbena, Scarlet Sage. Petunia. Lobelia. All 1 in, h pots, «2.00 per 100. Tansies, ready to bloom, .* 1.00 per 100. GEO. M. EMMANS, NBZ.T' AZALEAS 10 to 12 In. heads, $fi.50 per doz. ; $50.00 per 100. 12 to Uln. heads. $7.50 per doz.; SH0.00 per 100. 11 to 16 In. heads, $11.00 per doz.: one plant, $1.00. Larger plants at lowest wholesale prices. Ferjis. -i in. assorted, $1.75 per doz.; $12.60 per 100. 2V$ in. assorted, tine stock, $3.00 per 100. I.atania liorhoiii.a. Ht-cl need Prices. 3-ln pots. $«.00 per H«i. i in. pots, $]:. ini j.,-r pm. fJ nOper doz.: 5 in. pots, $25.00 per 100; $3.50 per doz.: Gin. .00 per 100; $5.00 per doz.; from 8 -in. pots $2.50 each and upwiipt. n. . -..r h . ■ size |.(.ts. $HJ.IMI ,..-r and larger. $2.50 Kentia Forsteriana and Heln 2^-in. potfl, $7.00 per 100; 3 -in. pots, J12.00; 4-ln. pots. *25.00; 5-in. pots, $50.00. Feu Mons. Bompler frud Tennyson ic dfi Montmart mo. Landry • 18.09 per 1000. AGERATUM Boat Dwnrf Hln.-. J In.-li HELIOTROPE Best for pots, 2-lnch pots, $1.25 per 100. HENRY GREBE, Florist, amaica & Van Wyck Aves, RICHMOND II II. I., JJ. Y. eotlop the FlorlBts' Exchapge whep wrltlpg. jERANIUMS 2 and 2 V In. pots, ready for shifting, at $2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000. In fine shape. Following varieties : S. A. Nutt. Double Gen. ant, John Reed, Francis Perki: utt, Montague, Ruy Bias, La Favorite. B tl, Mme. Bruant, Rev. Atkinson, Jas. Oaar £ reral others. Uso Mme. Salli'riii, In flue shape. Happy Thought. 2 V, In. piits, W.00 per 100. >lens, onble Petunias, Dreet Dreer's strain. sverfew, Little Ocin, it. c 125 10 1 2", In. pots 2 00 IB I Seratuni, in variety, R. C CO 5 1 2>4 in pots 1 25 10 I rehsias, In variety. It. c 100 2'4 In. pots 2 00 18 I Cash with order. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady N.Y. Potion the Florists' Exehapge whep writing. Grorrs Hybrid Gladioli Guaranteed Genuine , pots, sent with Landry, Nutt. kins, J. P. Cleary, GERANIUMS COLEUS ':.'■', J,'.: ; ■;,;.*, :-,,;;,:,.-V -V', - cannaT^'H''!"'1:; :''^;,;':i^ Heliotropes, dark. -age. dwarf anil tall, Alter- atom, Pauline, plant* *1.ini p.er Iiki. I;, c uie i„ , Pansies anil (tiant Single Petunias transplanted, Daniel K. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. FlE irhole or divided. Send for list and prices. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now on press. Write for particulars. Price, $3.50. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane SI. N Y. GKKANII'MS, Labeled. 2 in. Ii, $2.(Ki per HI" CHKYKANTHEMl'IMN, Labeled, 2-inch. $2 00 per 100. SELAGINELLA IJENTICVLATA, 2 inch, *2 per 100. No. 1 stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Geraniums ROOTED CUTTINGS. For Delivery April 10. Heteranttie, Huclnier and 8. A. Matt, at »1.25 per 100; flO.OO per 1000. Caxtellane, Viand, I't-rkiiiB, Polte- vlne, Landry and Rlcard, at $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Acteon, I.a Favorite, Bonnot, La Pilot, CHHtrls and Jaullll, at $1.50 per 100. Not enough tor 1000 sales. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange GERANIUMS 10 var., fine plants, 2% ) Per 100 in. pots ($2.50 and $3 00 10 var., fine plants, :t In. pots ... i 00 Coleus, 16 var., 2 In. pots .... 2 00 Double Petunias, V/t in. pots . , 3 00 Verbenas, 2ya in. pots 2 no Vlnca Var. Vines, 2 in. pots ... 2 50 Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 in. pots 1000, $18 00; 2 00 PANSY PLANTS. .1000, 2 50; 50 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Ifontlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. BEGONIAS, ALYSSUM, ASPARAGUS PLUM0SUS NANUS, CYCLAMEN, ABUTIL0N SAVITZI. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, DAHLIAS, FERNS, HYDRANGEAS, r RAC/CNAS, AGERATUM, SALVIA, VINCA VAR., MARGUERITE, COLEUS, HELIOTROPE. Send for List. IREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention the FlorUti' Exchange when writing. Three Million Hardy Cut Ferns Now For Hale THOMAS COLLINS, "£££ OrderDirectfromHeadquarters r.-l I'«HtO0llillJC, I an. I fall, .V. ami tiv. ard Sphagn guarantee all our personal and preinpt attention. HKNRY M. HOHINSON & CO., t Court Square, Boston, Mnss. itlon the Florists' Exchange whep wrltlpg. su.'k . Sptiagiiimi Wild Smllax. 60 25 ft. case, $3.50: [1.00 per 1000. All L.J.KRESHOVER,11"^ GalaxLeayes.LeucothoeSprays Green Sheet Moss W. C. SMITH, Marion, N. C. Sold In New York I, y I... I. Kreshover; InPhlla delphla by S. S. I'ennock; In Pittsburg by Pittsburg; Cut Flower Co.; In IiulT.-il.. bv Wm. F. Hasting. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Galax and Leucothoe Elk Park, N. C. We F W RICHARDS&C0., Banners Elk, N.C Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVKRGREEN, ALA. 3r their Agents: L. J. Kbeshoveb, New York; Chicago; H. Bayersdobff.r A Co., Philadelphia: W. F. Louis. Mo.; J. M. McCCLLOOOH'i EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wh mil.- Grower CUTGREENS Mention the Florls SHORT HILLS, N. J. FANCY OR DAGGER FERNS Wired TootMcks 10,000, #1.50; .Mi, (inn. $0.26. Mancfactured bt W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Mention the Florlits* Exchange when writing, SOT FLOWER BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock St j le. 2. :iv(Ms 3. JxSxlX 4.-3x5x24 . str..n^'.-Ht and nont. f'V.T nia.lo. Cheap, d 1.75 15.00 8._tiXx28... 3.75 35.00 2.00 18.00 7.-«xl8x20... 5.50 63.00 2.40 22.(1(1 S. .1x7x21 ... 3.00 28 00 2.75 25.00 11.-5x10x35 ... 0 50 (10.00 THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. TO KILL ALL Greenhouse Bugs "NICOTICIDE" Clean and harmless as Fumlgant or Spray. To be obtained of dealers only. Kindly advise manu- facturers of any difficulty you may have in procur- ing it. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., 004 Magnolia Ave.. • Louisville. Ky. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Every on Easter The Florists' Exchange will issue its Special Spring Trade Edition March 28 294 The Florists' Exchange PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET I 1228 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. , Consignments of CHOICE VIOL.E1 and NOVEI.TIE8 Wanted. We nave Choice Lot of OtFFODILS Fresh Dan Bell and Keystone 'Phi CHAS. E. MEEHAN, Mans Dail nager. f Review of the market J -1 i-ri.-.l hi onable stock, ler grades of i remarkably Willi Trumi to $l.f.n pel press hi I 2.00 to $1 00 per 100. A rig in a little more plen 5c. to $1.00 per 100. 1 CHICAGO.— Since last >een fairly good, and the his week point to a bett ;ards prices. Values ha The clem: r.fl eonsid 11 bunches -r making selling :il ■ lute varieties a Uli I'l.. in si mi as Prosperity n this sieek does not Bamboo Cane Stakes Exceptionally Strong, Durable, Clean. In two lengths, 3 and 6 ieet. We desire to call the attention of the growers to these stakes as they are the best that can be had. Send for sample or call and inspect the stock. Prices on application. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., 37 Barclay Street, New York City Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN - EMBOSSED - VIOLET ...MADE BY... The Jolxxx J. Oroofee Co., Established 1850. 155 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICACO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. as readily as in former years, price as good. Some extra well-grown doul are to be seen, and are selliri per 100. Greens remain the si last report, with smilax in the HTTSiinn; INDIANAPOLIS, IND— The Lenten season has as yet not affected the flower business to any extent. Social affairs seem to be going on the same as before, with possibly the exception of a few weddings. Funeral work has been keeping up well, and aids ma- terially in using up the large amount of material now at hand. There has been a decline in the price of roses, Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor. Sunrise and Ivory selling for $6.00 per 100 for A No. 1 stock; seconds and shorts at lc. to 3c; $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen is the retail price for roses, only very select ones bringing the last named price. American Beauty are good and are lidding their price retail. Bulbous stock is over-plentiful. Common varieties of tulips, daffodils, narcisus, and lily of the valley sell at 60c. per dozen. Preesias bring 30c. per dozen. Double violets are small, and there is not much demand for them at 35c. per bunch of 25; single violets are plentiful and sell readily on account of their low price. There has 1 n a scarcity of A No. 1 blooming plants, which will soon be supplied, as many of the growers have a large number close at hand. I. B. ST. LOUIS.— White carnations are a little scarce, but other white stock is in good supply. Paper White narcissus is just about over. Very fine double Von Sion are in their height and plentiful. The top price of roses is $8.00. In general prices on all stock have declined a shade, but scarcely enough to take much notice of. Violets of excellent quality are very plentiful. Big orders take them for 25c., and they move out on small trade at a good steady rate. A few tulips are on the market: they go at 4c. Not many Dutch hyacinths are received. Only a few llarrisii lilies are handled; but callas are in good supply and demand. Sweet peas are slow all around. F. W. M. a valley. $3.00 to :. $2.00 to $3.00. S rrisii lilies fetch olets. 50e. to $1.00 prices are now SINNER BROS. CUT FLOWGRS 58-60 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO. ILL. I"". Rose to sell at 2c. BUFFALO. In this. 11 season reducing other calls, quietc ditions rule, and flowers in best q are overplentiful on some clays, wholesale store, W. F. Kasting m a surplus of stock at present, openings of fancy departments in s the leading stores have called fo: decorating and loaning or plants. DETROIT. MICH.— The prevaili GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.- just enough flowers to suffic il,<. lesse 1 demand ei.nsel|lle LOUISVILLE, KT.— Owing to tl I illllell genii delll.'Uld f"l' flinel'nl business is satisfactory. While has not been much of n surplus, quoted last week still hold good. r.Ai/riM' ii;io £&" CHANGES IN BUSINESS. FITCHBT1RC,. MASS Mrs. C. E. M» Held will open a flower store in the JO sonia Building. Putnam street. ATIIOL. MASS.— George Sutherland The Florists' Exchange 295 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York fciBBADBHAW JOHNB.HAKTMA.N | BRADSHAW &. HARTMAN Wholesale Florists .-,:i «, ,81 !8th Street, NEW YORK _TI— _ -i_ -'.-' __^=^^% JAMES McMANUS, £';»:£ 50 W. 30th St., New York HEADQUARTERS FOR NQVELTIESl CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Ooognn llulldlnc, «lh Ave. mid «6th St. NEW FORK I.LEX. J. GUTTMAN, TSSS£" GROWER SAND RETAILERS. I have the facilities to take care of you both. All seasonable Flowers and Novelties, at proper prices, can be had at 32 West 29th St., New York, .73e8Macnlq. yOUNG^NUGENT . . "\7\7"lo.ol©s«il© Florists . . - .__. ■>•> a a Am. Beauty, Liberty, Sunrise, Bride, Brides- 3 ATT LEY AS , Swss&s&sr^ — •» other *■- %2 W. 28th Street, - NEW YORK Wholesale Commission Florist 19 Bocrum Place, Brooklyn, N. THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55 and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Daily Reports Weekly Payments The Pioneer House JOHN J. PERKINS Wholesale Florist 115 W. 30 th St. Mew York < 'Phone, 969 Uasi ' ;,',"'i's;'j'' "'"K" Tel. 167 Madison Sq. Can Fill Out-of-Town •'{ Orders at all Times jj Personal attention given *j all orders. Specialties: Bride, •• Bridesmaid, Amer. Beauty k Roses, Violets, Carnations, ffi j and other varieties not men- Jj tioned. Open every morning. 106 West 28th St., New York GROWERS, ATTENTION! WILLIAM HTgUNTiIER SO West 29th Street, MEW YORK Vloieis Roses carnations orchids J JAMES A. HAMMOND I \ CUT FLOWERS \ Conalgnmenta Solicited. ? J 113 West 30th Street, NEW YORK £ 2 Telephone 854 MaolBon square. ^ I TTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTVT TTVTTV ■ HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists 45 Weti 29th Street, MEW YORK 10B Livingston St., Brooklyn, M. Y. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 W. 30tH St. Con»lKnniratss.,ii,-it,,i MEW YORK Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing. W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper „»-„<,. /2200 Madison Square Oiszs. \_.j30l Madison Square all varieties of Cut Flowers 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK wnoiesaie Prices of Cut Flowers, New York, marcn 13, 1903. by the hundred unless otherwise noted. Prices quoted , , fancy —special " Culls & ordinary Queen ol Edgely Bride, 'Maid, tancy— spc'l Golden Gate . ,\ I, I \NTI M Cattleyab ... Ctpbipedidms Dendrobium : Daisieb .00 to x.00 .75 to 1.00 — ( Yel. & Va £• FANCY- (J™* Js^^foT Pndk.::.::-: O staii.iardvar.) (. Yel. & Va' I Novelties Lilies Lily of the Valley Narcissus — Paper White... —Yellow Mignonette — ordinary .00 to 2.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers KecciMiitr I \lrn Ounlity AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. Telephone 90S 39 W. 28tH St., New York. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. TELEPHONE, 1998 MADISON SQCABE. H. C. RlEDEL F. D. Sri. KB ||| R1EDEL 8c CO. Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wants. line of fiit [lowers nhippe Everything in the 1 U. S. Send for weekly price list. 34 W. 29th St., New York Telephone 3039 Madison s nite.i up ,■. full- sized model of a "inaei style and well ph,i i. . ; .. i . leaves were effectively used for all the flat panel and inside seat portions, and the edgings of same in white car- nations and l:ii.|e ,.,:--. - ' se Momus were also used for outlining the spokes and rims of the wheels. A wax figure of a regulation chaffeur ... seat. The large window of the uptown store of this firm was taken up with Since March 2, we have been located at 1217 ARCH STREET LEO. IMIESSEIM, PHILADELPHIA Mention th e F 1 o r I y t a* Bl change when writing. HEADQUARTERS FOR ^9 Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 ** Culls an. i ordinary Queen ot Edgely i„ Iln.le. MaH Ian. y ■.;..■■•!.■, Onlilen Oate... K. A. Victoria. Liberty OIUHIDS Cattlej Cypripediums.... f Inferior grades, e .2VARIF.T1KS I Red g»FANCT I White. ^fThe highest .' J'"',k (O ■;:... l.-sot I Hod C3 Uli.lard van ( Yellow ! NoVFI.TIES fHllVSAXrilKJU'MS DAFFODILS DAISIES bu.k i.kaves......... Lilies "'.'!!""'."!!'.!'."! Lily of the valley ... Mionosette— Ordinary. NABCISSCS '.'.'."„ Smilax STEVIA SWKI.T PEAS TOLIPS Violets I,, in Ml t., j.. on Buffalo Pittsburg •2 oo to :t. oo 1.00 to 3.00 ,1.00 to IS.IHJ Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Marrisii Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 15 Province St. -9 Chapman Pl Kai serins rieteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations Can furnish at short notice. Price according to quali Mention the Florists' L y of goods. Lonirliisia Telephone , 2101 and 2071. lehange when writing. low .lalTo.lils. violets beins also free- ly employed. With a wax model of a female figure, gowned in navy blue, given an occupant position brilliant was trie n suit, and proved at- tractive t.. the passing public. C. A. PITTSBURG CUT 1 FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists The Buffalo Florists' Club mustered a quorum at last n eek's meeting on Tuesday evening, and nominated some "1 Ms I'.'M . 1. i 1 as oali.li.lalos fur election to offices for another year. Election is to be held at the n. \ let- Easter prospects beg telition in the stores .lin 1 1 1 •_■ par.itively idle .lays. VIDI. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Foley Floral Fotographs Send for my Floral Album, size 12x1 1, containing 24 different funeral Be Brave. The limid man does not advertise, and his more enterprising neighbor who does advertise flourishes.— Class Advertising. designs. Sent to any part of the country by express, $7.00 c. o. d. 226-226; , BOWERY, NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. -WM. J. UAKER WHOLESALE FLORIST Carnations, Lily of the Valley Violets 1432 So. Penn Square Telephone. Philadelphia, Pa EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND EUGENE BERNHEIMER Wholesale Florist No. II South 16th St. PHILADELPHIA Roses and Carnations our Specialties DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Mo. 130S Filbert St., Philadelphia WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist ti Sooth kid St.. Phila., Pa. I'onsigniiients of Prjat Class Roses, Carnations and Violets Solicited Telephone connection GEO. M. MOSS Wholesale Florist 32 Sonth 17th St., Philadelphia Pa. Wholesale Florists isaienonsis, /7 ivsonrlend: , ?. Leavens, <>r Grafton, gave a :ilk mi grass cull lire In Horl Icull ural Hi, Mr. Leavens described the whole Swess of haj making i i the pre- >arlng nC spfcinl IVrtlllz.r, iln.iimh 1 1 1 • - .luwini,'. harrowing, sowing of seed, inline. ' in Ing and stoi Ing away. I i iji i i was so well handled it Bid make a g I farmers' bulletin gpendance w as nol a 3 la i g. a i he high tuality nf i In .lispl.ij u muUi « ana t. Hi.- center ol attr; n was ai E i ol John M Whitins, of Whitins- ill.-. K was the finest plant of the B erei si en in Wori-estc r. A con- (ftvative estimate places the number .1" lui.ls ami 1.1. .s.' is ,n ..I I. P, Littlefield showed an Azalea in lii-u that measured three feel across, ■ red « ii h al I i. buds and blos- iims. Edward W. Breed, of Clinton, vho is expected home from Jamaica bout the mid. IK- ..l' this month, was bly represented by his foreman, who arried off thr. . ■ lirsl, tiv.. second, and hree third prizes, with a money value I 116.60. Fred. A. Blake, of Rochdale, inn eight second and three third prizes, ooting up $20. H. P. Lange's carna- lons carried off first honors. CAROLUS. Utica, N. Y. March 5 was meeting night of the ■pa Florists' Club. There was a very .....I attendance. Several new mem- ur club is in fine condition, and we 11 attend with a givat deal of pleasure. ■ i had a very interesting paper on Egonia hi. .ire de Lorraine, and How . Crow It," by J. C. Trandt, of Cana- •harie. I think we all know more now bout the plant and understand its re- uirements very much better. A vote f thanks was tendered Mr. Trandt. The club decided to extend an invita- on to our Syracuse brethren to meet -ith us on March IS to visit with our orists during the dav, and in the renins we shall see who are the best Hers. We expect a large delegation. 5Vm. Mathews has a sport of Mrs. awsi.n of that beautiful Daybreak Jlor; it is tine and we hope il will stay, s we can use that color. Our President. P. J. Baker, is one of ie happiest men in Utica; it is another ■ The boys will all be pleased to ■ nim nl '""" next n ting; one case ill be enough, Frank. W. A. Rowlands is all enthusiasm rer his trip to the carnation show and Bpect to s, e three or four more arises go up this season al his place. looks as if there would be quite a umber of places built or added to in ie near future. QUIZ. Tarrytown, N. Y. A meeting of the Tarrytown Horti- iiiin.il s.u i.-ty ^yas held February 26 resident David McFarlane in the lair. The prize i„,x of cigars, for best splay of bulbous flowers, was award- i to James Eallantyne, gardener to rs. Geo. Lewis. For the March meet- ig a similar prize, for best dozen cut ises other than American Beauty, is Tered. The F. R Pierson Co. exhibited three >w carnations— Flamingo. All.nl n.ss, id Sunbird— which will be sent out inuary. 1904, and for which the judges •varded a certificate of merit. F. R. Pierson offered the following -ize to be awarded at the annual show November next: A silver cup for 36 ooms of chrysanthemums. 12 varie- ?s 3 of each, of the following sorts: rs. J. \V. Pockett. Convention Hall, r. R. Church. Durban's Pride. Earl of rran. Edith Pilkington. Godfrey's ing. Fair Maid. Yellow Timothy Ea- rn, Chas. Langley. C. J. Salter, Mrs. C. Nevelli. Lord Salisbury, Queen lexandra, Madame Reboul. Mrs. Thur- 11. Millieent Richardson. John Pock- t. Mabel Morgan. Mrs. George Mile- im. Bessie Godfrey, Mme. Herwedge, lorence Molyneux. and Mme. Cad- iry; also a cash prize of $25.00 to be vided as follows: For best plant of ephrolepis Piersoni, $15.00; for second iSt plant, $10. H. J. R Orange, N. J. Socle' y Meeting. Charles ll. Totty, of Madl on, n id a com Ise and pracl leal paper uj the chrysanthemum on Wed I Ing \i . 1 1 1 I. i. I- i in |.'i.e i, iiiun ai Society, ai its regular monthly meel ing. i Ee com i i ll io .in flow ers, and gave n his own experience, avoiding all | White C Standard J Pink .2 Vakieties I Bed... g «FANCY— I Whi't'e J- CThe highest J \,n\k to ^iutes or I k.'U... O sl:iii,i;.nl var) { Yell, -V I NOVELTIES ADIANTUM NTHwiraia."!!!!" FllEESIA Galax Leaves Hya.hnthh Lilies Lily of the Valley.... M kinunktte — Ordinary . smxAx sweet Peas'.'. 12..-.11 i.. i:..(Ki 7.00 60.00 25.00 to 6.00 . to I I... i to 16.00 J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers GEORGE REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers EIRST CLASS ROSES ALL SUMMER 61 WABASH AVENUE. CHIC'GO. ILL. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist I 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. . Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGHS 457 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, wis. Wholesale Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWATKEE, WIS. 298 The Florists' Exchange GUARANTEED WROUGHT IRON PIPE we h.ve | F„, HANDLING COLLECTIONS e,Chere I For SECURING REPORTS. . . . THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE. C. S. LODEK. Scc'y, 871 Uroadway, New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Exchange whop writing. Mention the FlorlBtg' Exchange wbep writing. ■ LL NURSERYMEN, SEEDS- MLN AND IIORIMS a 99 Horticultural Advertiser Thli U the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders) It 1* also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A.' * Chilwcll Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts, Florists' Exchange ALLEN AIR VALVES, Guaranteed Aulomati WHETSTONE & CO., Inc., 91 I Filbert St., Philadelphia THE APPLE MAN Century Barrel Sprayer. the Florists' Excha M-niloo th. Floruit*' Hxcbanc. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Mamilactttreri of FLORISTS' LETTERS DLmeniloni of GEO M. G&RUND iron Gutters and Posts merits of the GARLAN new Catalogue. GEO. GARLAND, Des Plaines, III. - in writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500Sln notsti 1500 SW " 1500 IH " .20 7 In. potB In crate, 14.20 60 8 '• " 3.00 ■IR 9 In. pots In crate, »3.60 is in »• " i.Ml Seed panB. sunn ;,,!<■.• > of Cylinders for Cut Flow Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address HI I Mime, Bros. Potior;. Fort Edward, N. V . Or August kolk.se & Sons, New York Agents, 31 BiBOLiT Struct, Nkw Yoek City. Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing. SUMMER in WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalogue. GIBLIN & CO.. ■ Utica. N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. I Evans Improved Challenri Roller hearing, self-olllng device iPROVED CHAL- OUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. the Florist.' Exchange when writing. ml wholesale ii. vutsand Bnpptj dealers. •« N. f. MCCARTHY, Treas. «5» Manager. Jt£lZ,?li BOSTON, MASS. REED St KELLER, 122 WEST 25th STREET, NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. IS UantloB tii* Florists' Bxchktaee when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative : PHILADELPHIA, PA., JERSEY CITY N.J. D. OCTLEB RTEBSON. 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. J. LONG ISI.AND CITY, N. Y. COLUMBIA TUBS Are for sale by all the leading Seedsmen this season. Be sure to specify COLUMBIA TUBS when you order if you want The Best Plant Tub Made. manufactured by THE INVALID HPPLIHNGE CD., Z!l, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CASPES LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A 8PECIAI.TY. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. eOWshington Ave.. 3lHt Ward, Dill.L,..- n. UBS Oaarson St., rllTSDUrg, Fa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS ind GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER &. CO. 10 Desbrosses St , New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. fouls :URNlfe) GREENHOUSES.;! MAIERIALFURNJShl'ED ___ AND — — - MEW TO SUPERINTEND \\ ERECTION )FDES|/R ED.!! CYPRESS SASH/BARS :: ANYLENg'tH UPTO 32 Ft cfe LONGER The iRpXSTedr^5 tymbe^- (b.,j \ NCSfONSET, BoST0r4,MASS. riorlsts' Exchange when wrltlll GLASS Hotbed: Ijur|>r For Greenhouses, Grape our nlgureB before buying. N. COWEN'S SON. 392-94 W BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange whs. Wltttai KROESCHELL BROS. CO, IMPROVED Greenhouse Boilei 33 Erie St., Chicago. BoilerB made nf tlic Im-hI of material, shell, flreboi ■ heWs a ml li. ■:!. 1m. it Ht,..-l. w:it.-i spur,- ;ill around (front ■Ides and back j. W lite for miormiUion. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing gOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOf Improved Recording Thermometer Uentlon the Florists' Exchange The Plorists' Exchange 299 CYPRESS Green House Material Hot Bed Sash Red Cedar Posts LOCHLAND LOCK LA •ID LUMBER CO. j :kland, ohio 1 the Florists' Exc when writing. ^ USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCECO, GREENHOUSE, cypress: FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE GROWER. Construction the Latest. THE GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati. O. Dtlon the Florists' Exchange when wrltln The STANDARD rapid and powerful v. ntilii- ting Machinery in the niar- THE Duplex Gutters E. HIPPARD YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. Florists* Exchange when writing. Cromwell, Conn. Express lum. The oflU-ia 1 ;i nnnui nt, bv the sup.M-iiiti-ini.nl of Hi,- N.-w i-;ii« l.-i ii.i .11- \ Islon ..I' the Adams Expn that mm and after the wth inst. the com- pany would accepl shipments of cut flowers at single rates, "where no spe- cial service was required," was re- ceived with great satisfaction by the florists in this vicinity. "If special ser- v lee, either in r.u warding .,r deliver- iiiK at destination, is required, a rea- Bonable additional charge will be made >' mensurate therewith," is the way the announcement of the change is qualified. This will not be objected to by shippers, prcu-ide.l the "sp.-.-ial . , vice required is given, i ine very general complalnl by flor- isls everywhere has been thai, Willi the increased rates, there has been no 1m provemenl In the service, n is un- doubtedly a fact that the express com- panies found thai their business in cut Mowers was steadily deereasing. (In,,, Is thai Eoi merly wenl through their hands "■'v*' ">' l"le been Shi| .1 by IT.-iulll mi sent by mail; and as the weather be- came more favorable, this departure would be more pronounced. The flor- ists, as a whole, have made a deeided stand against this increase of rates, and they are to be congratulated on the result. W. R. Pierson left on Monday for a li'ip through Western New York in (lie nterests of his father. A. N. Pierson II. Milwaukee. Kiemer & Radmer, agents of the Her- endeen Manufacturing Company, have just finished installing hot-water heat- ing plants in the new greenhouses of Mr. Moore, of Lake Geneva, Wis., and of Mr. Whiting, of Corliss, Wis. The boilers used are in both instances the Furman new sectional, having 30-inch grates. Riemer & Radmer also have in view other work among greenhouse parties, and will make more installations than ever before the season closes this year. This is partly owing to the growing popularity of the Furman new section- al boilers for greenhouse use, and part- ly to the enterprise and energy of the WILLIAM H. KAY COMPANY 244 FULTON ST., NEW YORK HEATING BUILDING Ventilating BOILERS (Triple Fire TTaTel) WROUGHT IRON PIPE, FITTINGS, VALVES, HOSE. Send for Catalogue Florists' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS ireenhouse Material CUT AND SPLICED READY FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, =s 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AT WHOLESALE. K^'fotTatalogue. get our PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSES, ROSE HOUSES, CARNATION HOUSES, ETC. Facilities n [ualed. Forty-seven yeai experience. Plans embrace latest improvements. Estimates furnl tied foi Souses erected with our patent Iron construct ion, or for the material only ready to erect. We shall be pleas,-.! bo receive your Inquiries, either for completed houses; or for the iron or cypress material, also any other kind of material which enters into a greenhouse structure. Greenhouse construction catalogue, also (ii-.-.-nhouse Healing and Venli latlng Catalogue sent from our N>« iforh office on t Ipt ol ttvi nta postage tor each. LORD & BURNHAH COHPANY NEW YORK OFFICE: ST. JAMES BLDG., BROADWAY AND 26TH ST. Ceneral Office and Works: Irvington-on-Hudson, N.Y. , Mention the Florists' Exchange when, writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extract!, Eto SSk DILLER, CASKEY & CO., ,„^S';,:;;N GLASS BENT GLASS vanhorne, griffen & co., Vbll I UI.HOU 443.449 Greenwich St.l Mrur VnDU ■ 40-48 Vestry St. ) ™*-W XORIt. For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. Mention the Florists' Hxchanie when wrltln*. F YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get CO., Patentees Manufacturers of California Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress Greenhouse Material. 615.621 Sheffield Avenue, Florists' Exchange when writing. CHICAGO, ILL. 300 The Florists' Exchange The Kins Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Florists' Exchange when writing. H. Bayersdorf er & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country [Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 50, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. EASTER GREETING SOUVENIRS Handsome Flowery Effects. Will delight patrons, and promote the business. Low priced, in varied styles. Samples now ready, free. DAN'LB.LONG,"""1 Buffalo, N.Y. Mention the 1928 GERMANTOVviN a>u Lit PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Pr"' Mention the Florists' Exchab. jenwrlOng ASPARAGUS Feverfew, Little Gem Geraniums best standard sorts Ivy, English, hardy etruu^r plants I\ \. Parlor Periwinkle, variegated CEISELF, Philadelphia, Pa. GEORGE RIPPERGER, SHEEP MANURE :e, 207 Factory, Seventh St. FloriBts' Exchange wheD writing. i — i; l',.l:i-h K.U ■l.'iv.r.inn-t.-.. 1 * "1 >:i"is I'll !■.■■ ■ ''lit \nnnr,in:i. : Ms |«Ti'Hl .1 l,.,c -.;_■:.. I, ,ii. $:»■..»>. \ pure n >l«n '■•' us,-, lawns. Hint trees, etr. ; test* r, |..T .-.■lit. ., :,, ,„., ,.,.,,, [;,,,„ l'l,,,s|,l„,l,,: 1,,,. 1 1 i'i Ki'-'. , - :■■-,,,. Ms,, ti:i\< a |,i,,-'M, ;il l',,lai,, Sr, , i:tl, „■, ,,■!,! I',il:isti. v> I, ,n. A ,liss, ,[,,', I l'.,,,„- nsli.t.ests 10 i,,,] .mil avail. l'li,,s. \, i.l. ■.' u. :i . |,,,lasli. >■---• :-,|" ii. A li'iiiul ' I , iliH.ii, riling. A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS* SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE- Between 40tK and 41st Streets orncc and Warcrooms: Wmteiob NEW YORK 404,406.408.410 412 Easl 34th St. H*w CATiLOQOT. ",:'" »w« 8oc>o©ooo©©©ooo~vvooo<^rK}oe©©c^^ Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. >ftiiftftiiitii$iiiitt * »T IS just as essential in building to get •** I g°°d material, as it is to plant house • ■• with good stock. HM You cannot get a good cut of flowers from B» poor plants, neither can you build a substant- 41 ial house from poor material. •M We have made greenhouse construction a special *• StU<1y- , i t. t -A ■B You are welcome to the benefit of our wide experience. Get our estimate, your local mill. We can serve you better than t* I11to1I5BLACKHAWKSt. CHlL/iC-0 ILl. mi StLLItlC AGENTS FOR GARLAND IRON GUTTERS. ■* Mention the Florista* Exchange when writing. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Horticultural Architecture and Building. HITCHINGS&CO. ESTABLISHED 1844. 233 Mercer Street, New York. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS, Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron Frame Construction erected complete or the Structural Iron Work shipped ready for Erection. Iron Frame Benches with the "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile* for Slate Tops. Send 4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue Exchange when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam P1ERS0N BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE FOR PRICES. PIERSON-SEFTON THE PIERSOIM-SEFTUPJ CO. Designers, Manufacturers and Builders of Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY BLOOMSBURG, Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co.,,lT nANUFACTURERS OF hOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED dULF CYPRES SASH BARS AND OTHER GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. nation lor every flo IAWN MOWERS ****uizrS*i*.* N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange Special Spring Trade Edition Next Week Vol. XV A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERY No. 12 MEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL NEW YORK, MARCH 21, 1903 One Dollar Per Year 10,000 I ILIUM I ONGIFLORUM For EASTER. We have an exceptionally fine lot of those, and plants are in perfect condition, with un», healthy foliage, and A No. 1 In every respect, averaging from four to sight buds each. We are now booking orders for Easter delivery or earlier at jhe rate of I2c. per Bud or Flower. CUT LILIES AT SAME PBICE. In ordering please state whether plants in pots or out Ulies are wanted. Customers at a distance wishing to procure a supply will Imd it safer to order early, just before the Mowers open, as plants can then be shipped cheaper and with greater safety. You will then have the plants on hand and avoid the rush at the last minute. A great many of our customers order in this way, and find it a decided advantage. We can ship at any time now plants selected so that they will just come into 1.1. >< >iu in nice shape the week before Easter. We should be glad to have buyers from near-by points call at our Scarborough greenhouses and inspect the stock. Plants can be selected and laid aside and re- served at any time and delivered when wanted. We have also an Exceptionally Fine Slocfe of Ficus Elastica, Kentias, Boston Ferns, Araucarias, large-sized Latania Borbonica, for Decorating, Etc., Etc. F. R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y. OWN ROofSTOCK INOW READY Kriserin > Carnot Bride Bridesmaid Our? Roots Graft-eel $4.00 Per 100 $35.00 Per 1000 GRAFTED Bride and Bridesmaid $15.00 per 100; $120 per 1000 Ready for Delivery April 1. W.H.ELLI0TT, Brighton, Mass. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT On Page 311 of This Number CLUCAS & B0DDINGT0N CO. 8 1 2-8 1 4 Greenwich St., com™*, New York City Telephone 4390 Spring Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of Seeds, Bulbs and Plant* B. & A. SPECIALTIES Per Ask for Special Trained Fruit Tree Circular. $10.00; per 1000, (80.0 0 I SPIR.EA Gladstone $8.00 per 100 SPARAG1 s SprengerJ Seed, $2.50 per 1000. ahlias, 50 varieties. See catalogue. \ i i:< . i: I I ss. Flowering siiru ROSES Low budded, two years old Magna Charta, 1'ivoiiki. r!nrh Ilrnnner, Baronesi Kothschihl. These an- the four best kinds foi pot culture. We have a general assortment ol other kinds. Kosa Heruiosa. Maiiiuri f nchet. white and pink two years old. per too, $12.00. Crimson Rambler, 1st. $15.00: 2d, $12.00; 3d $10.00. H. P. ROSES, Standards, all leading varieties $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. CLGMATIS, large flowering. An- rbaeenus Plants. We h.ivc the ritKKS. We have several hum Jack._... Iiuchcss of Edinburgh, etc.. two- vear-old, field -grown. $3.00 per do/..; $2n.im per UK). Three year- old, field-grown, cxtrastrong. $4.00 per doz. ; $30.00 per 1(10. ENGLISH IVIES, pot-grown $|ii.i«i.fl2.n0.tl5.oop.-rli«l. s i- separate colors, $35.00 per 1000. 3.50 per 100; $30.00 AZALEA P10LLI5 Special selected plants. covered with flower l.mls. »3..>l> per doz.; $■:.-,. til) per 100. all fin I budded plants. .per doz., $4 £ M M ■ .. . " 18 00 30.38" " 25 00 gekheki .iamesom ihe Harl» ii-ii I'"-- . -"*-• in. puts. -Joe. ea.; $2.0o per .hi/.; $15.00 per 100. NEW ROSE SOI.EIL D'OB, strong2 year-old plants. 35c. each; varieties. ?2.l«l per ion ; $l...oo BEGONIA, Tuberous Honied. Single. rate colors, crimson, rose, white, yellow, ol $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. JAPAN FERN I! A I. Is. dorm ant. selected, large bulbs, $3.50 per doz. ; $2/.50 per 100. JAPAN LILIES. See Wholesale Catalogue. ACCCBA JAPONIC A, 13-15. $2.50 pe;doz. 7 In. pots. $12 per doz. PEONIES, GI.Alirol.l s. ( ai.adii:ms, and other Roots and Bulbs. See Wholesale Catalogue. KENTIAS. We have the largest stock of large Kent;as in the country. Call and s< We have large quantities of Spring Bulbs In all varieties. Ask for prices and varieties. We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurseries. We have SO acres planted with the most interesting stock in the country. See Spring Catalogue for other stock. BOBBINK &, ATKINS, Rutherford, N.J. Mention the Florist** Exchange when writing- 302 The Florists' Exchange SWEET PEAS Apple Blossom $0 10 $0 20 Boreatton $0 10 $0 25 Blanche Ferry 10 20 Countess of Radnor (true) 10 25 Butterfly 10 20 , Emily Henderson .... 10 25 America 10 25 ; Fin-fly 10 25 Blanche Burpee 10 25 I nont Blanc, finest white Blanche Ferry, extra early 10 25 | for forcing 30 1 00 W. ELLIOTT <& SOINS NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SELECTED STRAINS OF FLORISTS FLOWER SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS in bulk. Illustrated Catalogue. UICCDCD ft nnil SEED MIIIi II \N l" WEEBEK & DON, a..di.iio\ui,s ,., NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Exchange when writing. 30,000 DAHLIAS FUCHSIAS Blacl Prince. While iliaut ;m.l other mod Single ami Dniilde vars., >!'_•:, ] a- 1 lun, postpaid ; .rliuio p,r 1000 by express. Satistacti'.ii Guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville. Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI ARTHUR COWEE, MEADOWVALK FARM, Our Motto: QUALITY FIRST. We have, however, a suffi- cient quantity to supply all demands. Send fur Catalogue. BERLIN, IN. V. United States Grower and Representative of CJrofTs Hybrids Mention the Florists' Exchange wheD writing. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI New Crop Seed, Si-no; 5000 for Sl<><>. SMI LAX SEED, 25c. per oz. Hybridized Carnation Seed, MIXED. Seed from Mrs. Lawson, Governor Roosevelt, Governor Wolcott, Violania, Apollo and Golden Beauty, 100 Seeds, $J.OO From Standards, J00 Seeds, 25c. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., "".';.r LOOMIS, Placer Co., CAL Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AZALEA INDICA Well budded, 10 x 12, $35.00 per 100 ; 12 x 14, $45.00 per 100. In full variety: Verva?ueana. Dr. Moore, Prof. Walters, Kigismuntl liucker, Schryveriana, Deutsche Perle, ISernhard Andreas alba. AZALE* MOLLIS, extra heavy, well budded per 100 $40 00 PONTICA. DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, heavy stock AUCUBA JAPONIOA, largo plants CLEMATIS JACKMANNI1. extra line, :■! years old " PERN BALLS, just arrived, large size " " mammoth, with tin cups " TUBEROSES, ICxci-lsior Pearl, mammoth per > OALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 7 x 9 C\NNAS, to name and color DAHLIAS, to name and color, field-gro LILY OP THE VALLEY, the finest house 45 (Ml 15 00 5(1 (Ml ,-!0 0(1 LT. 00 a 5 (mi 7 50 3 00 2 50 2 00 10 00 .per KMI0 15 00 .per Kill TO ARRIVE IN THE NEAR FUTURE: FRESH CYCA9 REVOLUTA.only the long4eaved variety handled. BAY TREES, standards, pyramids, all sizes. BOX TREES, pyramids and standards. CONIFERS (Evergreens) in many varieties. RHODODENDRONS (hardy), pink, white, red and purple. H. P. ROSES, in many of the leading varieties. PALMS in all sizes and varieties. Prices cheerfully given by F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. IMPORTER AND EXPORTER Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltliuj. JAPAN BAMBOO CANES HYACINTH STAKES The best i $6,oo p Just the slake r-.r ivIiil' Hynelnthfl. FuchBlaa and pot plants, 18 inches long. Natural, $ 1 .26 per 1 000 ; Dyed Green, $ 1 .76 per 100n STUMPP & WALTER CO., 5°^^l^r BRANCH, 404 EAST 34TH ST. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS Send for our illustrated de- scriptive Trade Catalogue. W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J. T> AHLI AS. . Livoni, Nympha-a, Lemon - ' Clad, White Swan. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. when writing. Hew Crop Flower seeds whit", dmnie Inches. Pkt. 20 c SEMPLE'S BRANCHINC, QUEEN OF MARKET, best German, in col- LARCE VICTORIA,' best German, In colors. • Pkt. 25 cts. ; H oz. 65 cts. ; oz. ?2 60. Write for Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS $1.50 per Bale. Cash. W. C. BEGKERT, Allegheny, Pa. MiMilimi Clir Florists* Exchange when writing. NARCISSUS MD DAFFODILS For Forcing. W. MAUGER & SONS, Guernsey, England Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. TRADE OFFER First Season NEW CACTUS DAHLIA Kalherine Duer We are headquarters and control tho stocl of this handsome, decorative Partus Dahlia which was in such demand at Newport las season, for table decoration, etc. A limitet quantity of lame tin-' tubers $50.00 per 100, $8.0 per dozen. Spring struck plants j1.. and 3 incl pots, prices on application. Supply Also ,KI» M lis 1. .,,, i m of the NET* THE GEO. A. WEAVER CO TUBEROSES GLADIOLUS Excelsior Dwarf Pearl, Hallock Strain 100 1000 Hand picked. 4-11 inch $1 00 »!l 00 '3-41noh. ..'.!".'""."! B5 5 00 CALADIll (Fancy=Leaved) Doz. 100 "gAUMM ESCULENTUM Sound Center Shoots. F. O. B., N. Y. 100 1000 5-7 inch $'-• 50 120 00 Our Flower Seed Offer, issue of February 28, page 218, still holds good. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO Mention the FlorteU' Exchange 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK a writing. FRESH PALM SEEDS Lata ilia Itorhonica r;,ii,h.,iiis rtilis l'lio-iii\ ti'iiuis and t'anari- VEUTlA l'.il"i"i'ana and IV Ell I IN Fnrsteriana Antu l.utfs,-,-,is (April) Lgparagras Spri ngeri I>lum..»ii» NANUS [tho TKHK snrti 100 1000 5000 . $0.30 $2.25 $20.00 colored. I ,,!.,, lion phanft 8x11) RESURRECTION PLANTS for Easter. Extra fine. doz. 5O;cte.;'10O, $a.00; 10110. $25.00. TUBEROSES, Excelsior Pearl 4x6 in. and up 100. $1.00; 1000, $8.50 Come and examine our stock before buying elsewhere. Address H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St., New York Mention Uie Florists' Exchange The Florists' Exchange 303 ASTER SEED Florists' Selected Strains Richard's English Milltrack Mushroom Spawn i mi: best brand imported r;^;*U';;.:: '■ - 'i1. ...,,-„..,,"1r ;-,-;,, mushroom treatise H..nt wiu. end. order. JOHNSON & STOKES. 217 and 219 MarketSt., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. W.WRAWSON&CO.,8,^. Boston, Mass. 13 and 13 1 ■: nil Hall Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HIGH GRADE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS OUR SPECIALTY Catalogue upon application. R. & J FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit :::::::: Mention the Florals' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN LOWEST PRICES. White foe Special Quotations James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. fneoaosia B. snepnera Co. VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CAL. Peroz. Per lb. Cosmos, Glnnt n., =y . retunia, Mused, hybrtUa. choice mixod 25 Petunia, double (ringed, choice Phormium Tenax, Coiensol, varlegata 1 00 Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 23 Sffl^ Effii B^Q ^Hj J ^EPORj] l!H)lHH)EKg COMMERCIAL BEAN GROWING IN NEW YORK STATE.— A bulletin on this subject has been issued by the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station at Ithaca, N. T. The author is J. L. Stone. It is stated the present production in this State approaches 2, 000,000 bushels per year. The industry was begun in New Or- leans County about 1839. While beans will grow in a wide variety of soils and climates, the production of the commercial crop seems to be limited, chiefly on account of the attacks of the bean weevil, to a narrow belt along the northern border of the United States, and to a portion of California. The bulletin gives full instructions as to culture, etc. European Notes. Mild conditions still prevailing, busi- ness in all parts of the Continent keeps good. Germany is having a busy time, and realizing good prices on what is left of their stocks; France and Italy also report sales good on almost every ar- ticle, although French-grown mangel does not move, and the crop of yellow onion far exceeds present demands. Seed crops are reported all around to be fast breaking into life. The bienni- als in Germany, influenced by the hu- midity of the atmosphere and soil, are sending out their new roots, and the effect of a frost hardening up the ground would be serious. France re- ports all crops have stood well so far. White carrots make a better show than usual. Red varieties are very good and plentiful, although a few districts re- port a grub at the root which is doing a little damage. From Italy come very favorable re- ports of the prospects for the crop of cauliflower seeds. Since October, fre- quent rains have fallen and plants have developed well. The months of Decem- ber and January were, for this climate, rather cold; it has also been cold early in February, so that the running to seed is retarded. By this means we Gladiolus Bulbs C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOTICE NURSKRV STOCK in large quantities. Wholesale List now ready. CLEMATIS PANICULATA y. Two years, No. 1, at $6.00 per 100; three years, ) very fine, at $7.25 per 100. LARGE SHADE TREES. For Varieties and Prices see Wholesale List. jj^" Young 8toek for Transplanting. \ THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, N.J. Mention tin. I i .hen writing. hope they will not suffer from any later frost which may yet come. The crop of seed last year, especially of the earliest strains, was only a very moderate one, and the seed itself was not well developed; but there should be a good crop of good seed this year, for on account of the low prices the cauliflowers are realizing in 'the north- ern cities of Europe, many of the gard- eners will let their plants stand for seed. Of onions and leeks it is now only possible to say that they are look- ing very well, and we may expect a good crop. Perennials are coming into new life, and growers are now sowing the earlier varieties of flower seeds. S. B. Dicks, of London, has arrived in Egypt on his way to South Africa, via the Red Sea and the East Coast Route. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. w. wi Mas )N, PhMadelphi: Seeds, Mushrc Catalogue of \ GEORGE C. Illustrated Tr Flower Seeds. Spawn. Suppli, HEINRICH HENKEL Darmstadt, Ger- many.—Price List of Hardv Conifers, also of Water Lilies and Alpine Plants, etc. FREDERIC J. REA. Norwood. Mass.— Catalogue of Hardy Herbaceous Peren- Trees. Shrubs, Evergreens. Roses, Herba- ceous Plants, Fruits, etc. A very com- plete catalogue, with numerous illustra- PINEHURST NURSERIES. Pinehurst. N. C— Trade List of North Carolina Woody and Herbaceous Plants and other P.ORRINK & ATKINS. Rutherford, N. J. —Catalogue of Hardy Herbaceous Plants and Ornamental Grasses. C. E. BALDWIN & CO., Augusta, Mich. — Surplus List of Fruit and Ornamental KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. within t.'n 'lays. $3.50 per 1 000, $30.00 per 1 0,000. Jackson & Perkins Co NEWARK, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Fancy=Leaved CALADIUMS Choice Mixture of Named Varieties Doz, $1.00; per 100, $8.00 D. LANDRETH&SONS Florist Department U Flowering Hi) lulu Micheli's Select Strain Improved Branonlng Double Flowers. Excellent f'-r cutting. Tr. pit. Oz. Tr. i White $0.30 $1.00 Pink $0.30 $1.00 Blue " " Red " Lavender" " Mixed " " Our x.-w Wholesale Pi List ot Seeds, Plants and Bulbs Is what you want. Drop us a postal. HENRY F. MIGHELL Seed Growers and Importers IOI8 Market Street PHILADELPHIA CHAS. F. MEYER 19 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. WHOLESALE IMPOBTZB OF Lily of the Valley Roman Hyacinths and Paper Whites Dutch Bulbs Bermuda and Japan Lilies Azaleas and Palms Nursery Stock Azal**"*: from tho celebrated nurseries <>r The Ad. D'Haene Co., Ltd., Ghent. 15 percent, each of the varieties* Simon Mardm-r and Mme. v. d. Crosses guaranteed, MOTTO— High-Grado Quality. Prices rock-bottom. Correspondence solicited Hr-ntlnn thp Flm-lHts' Eichwnep when writing. K»t atolls tied 1802. For over a hundred years have been universally recognized as the standard of JUST RECEIVED Fresh Seed ot Latania Borhonica Price, 60c. per lb. ver at 40c. per lb. 10 lbs. to r $4.50. 25 lbs. an Price list ..f 0 m n application, cr seeds f or Florists mailed J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Mention the FloriBts' Exchange when writing. 304 The Florists' Exchange SPECIMEN CONIFERS AISIKS All ... kiana. : Fraseri, 4 too ft... I'onnilnr, J'-j toll's SCI AIIOI-1TVS >► Vertiiillala, :: I SCIADOriTYS verticillata, 4 to 5 f Yrrtirillnta, 6 ft ROSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE, 4ft l>\l Mtl ISO\, I.. I KilaiiiK : lOOO KHDIIIMIKMIIIIISS. Ail. for prices. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J- Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI, 2« x 3>i Inch pots, S3.00 per IOO; $25.00 per IOOO Strong, well-estal.Ilslio.l j. lants; splendid value. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York Mention the Florists1 Exchange when writing. F. & F. NURSERIES S5£ Wholesale TREES AND PLANTS In ^11 assortment TnideCateloffue Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Ligustrum Regelianum (Prostrate Privet) i hardier than California. Largest Stock in America. All Sizes. Transplanted. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hlll,Ph1Ia.,Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER. Prop. A variety of i Mention the Florist*' "PIN OAK ** Our stock of Handsome Oaks of all sorts is unsurpassed. THE GLENWOOD NURSERIES offer the finest Trees, both EVERGREEN and DECIDUOUS, FLOWER- ING SHRUBS and VINES of all sizes in general assortment. New Trade List ready. Special quotations to large buyers. TheWM.H.M00N CO.,Morrisville,Pa. 60 Miles from New York, 30 Miles from Philadelphia. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET At Reduced Prices. STQYE & STEELE, Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eatontown, N. J. MentIon_ the Florists' Exchange when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET Fine, bushy plants, 1 2- 1 8 in. tall $10.00 per 1000 $90.00 per 10,000 Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOLLAND inn! stock ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., IBoskoop, Holland Beg to announce to the Trade that their Mr. Entltz will be in the United States from March 17 until May G. Please ad- dress all communications care of Messrs. MALTUS & WARE 136 Water Street, New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK OAK PARK NURSERIES M AI'I.KS. NORM Al SILVER CAROLINA POPLJ lALIFORNIA I IOBWAV SPR1 . liltin; VIT.*:. M. F. TIGER Patchogue, L. I., N. Y. vhen writing. 50,000 Straight, Smooth, Handsome Maples. NORWAY. 6 to 8 ft $2.60 $20 9 to 10 tt. . 1 & to 1 X in. cal. 3.50 30 10 to 12 ft., l\ to 2 In. cal... 4.60 40 12 to 14 ft.. 2 to 2l4 in. cal... 7.60 CO 12 to 14 ft., 2>J to 2\; In. cal. 10.00 90 ENGLISH SYCAMORE. 10 100 .10 ft . 12 ft.. 11 j I . lift.. 1', 1 li, lii cal 1 \ in cal. 2ln. cal... H to 1» ft 10 to 12 ft., P4' 1..2 in. cr 2to2>.. In. cal 2K to 3 In. cal Will pack in bales or 1 material and labor, or wil JJAOVETl, little Silver,N.J. 'J Mention the Florists' Exchange SUGAR MAPLES Wickson Plurr 125.00 per 100. i.t varieties, V grade New Ward Blackberry, $5.00 per 100. One Year Palmetto Asparagus. r-UXi i D. BA1RD, BAIRD, Mention the Florists' Exoliiiupe TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OK SEEDS of American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Plnehurst, N. C. Surplus iirseri stock Apple, 1'iacli, Norway Maple, Irish Juniper, Abundance, Bale Plum. Address C. L. LONGSDORF, d^8. Floradale, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Strawberries Forty varieties, from $1.00 to $2.50 per 1000. ACD1RACIIC strong one year, 50c. per 100; ASrAHAbUd *■_., Tin., I „,, v.-ar. 75,-. per »«>; *:i.i rlimo. Varieties- palmetto, Barr'sand Also other Small Fruits, Plants, etc. Send for Price List. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ROSTER & CO. Hardy Jtzaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot=Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. No Agents Catalogue free on demand. No Agents Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VEGETABLE PLANTS PIDDlftC Jersey and < has. Wakefield, bADDAUC i;,,,1, Flat Ootcli.Karly Deep Head, Earl> All Ilea. I ami other vara., 26o. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. LETTUCE V;;::,'1 »V!.>.-:'*,»°<.toni TOMATOES -1110; I'.ig lerlOO , I,. Iteaut j ,S Par- t'hampion, i.l othervars.; rcii.lv tor trans- 100; $1.0 rl Knrliana i. . perlini; sj-j.OO per 1000. Egyptian LIV BFPT l:' lii— . cr r. in DEC I per UK); $1.25 per 1000. PARSLEY »c PerlOO. It wanted by mail add 10c. per IOO. Send for price list. See our Flower Plant Ad. in this issue. C,\sh With Order R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention thp Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERHEkH 1123 summit Ave, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Rhododendrons, Spiraea Japonica. Peonies, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Azaleas, Lillum Speciosum, Bleeding Heart, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE. Mention the FlorUU' Exchann when wrlunf. March 21, 1903 The Florists9 Exchange 305 Nursery Department CM M ksl l.'N Ml \ LINCOLN, ILL— J. W. Jones, of De- troit, bought in the property of the W. E. Jones Nursery Co., at the Master in Chancery sale, for $2,000. MUNTliiiMKKY. ALA. 'I'll- rx.-ru tive committee have arranged for carry- ing into execution the new law requir- ing an inspection of all nurseries in Alabama and of all fruit trees sold in the State. The inspection of the nur- series and the fruit trees will be done by Professor R. S. Mackintosh, State Horticulturist, who is a member of the faculty of Auburn College. ROCHESTER, N. Y— The certificate of incorporation of The H. S. Taylor Nursery Company has been filed. The capital stock is $10,000. divided into 100 shares of $100 par value each. The in- corporators, who are also the directors for the first year, are Hinman S. Tay- lor, Frederick V. Taylor and J. Frank Norrls. The company was incorpo- rated to take up the business and prop- erty of J. F. Norris & Son, which has been located in Brighton. Ellwanger & Barry, nurserymen, Rochester, N. Y., are introducing two new hardy rambler roses this Spring. One, named Leuchstern, bears single flowers in large clusters, of a bright rose color with a white eye; foliage and habit similar to crimson rambler. The other novelty is named Rubin, a deep red color, and having flowers somewhat larger than crimson rambler. This Arm is not sending out a new catalogue this year, but a copy of their last edition will be mailed on request. World's Fair Horticulture. Pomologfical and Nursery Exhibits. The fruit growers and horticultural so- cieties, both State and local, are taking great interest in the plans making for the fruit exhibit in the horticulture build- ing. The fact that there is to be practi- cally twice as much space devoted to this exhibit at St. Louis as there has been at any former exposition is encouraging the State Commission unless there should be a State that does not have a commis- sion, in which case some other arrange- ments will be made. Fruit growers, in making an exhibit of fruits, are assured that thev will not lose their identity bv an arrangement of this kind, for it will be ren.uir._-d that all ex- hibits be plainly marked, showing the great value from an educational stand- point, as it will «hv all wh.i rue interested In studying frails, d-tinite information as to the locality where the fruit was pro- It is important that fruit growers every- where begin at once to prepare to grow fruit for exhil'iii.m purposes. Sufficient plant food should be supplied to enable the trees to bear perfect specimens, and this should be followed throughout the season with the most thorough cultiva- tion. Thorough cultivation will hold the moisture in the soil which will be avail- able for the use of the trees and plants In development of perfect specimens of fruits. The thinning of fruit should not be neglected. This is an Important con- sideration where it is desired to grow perfect specimens. In doing this work it Is advisable to leave only such specimens as promise to be large and perfect, and also those that are not shaded bv foliage. States that are planning to exhibit must have a sufficient quantity of fruit in cold storage so that the space allotted to them will be entirely covered at the time of the opening of the exposition, and in order that they may have a sufficient quantity in reserve in storage to keep the space covered until the 1904 crop of fruit is available. A circular on cold storage of fruits will be sent out from the Department of Horticulture in good season, giving the latest information obtainable concerning that subject. It is intended that a collective exhibit of nursery stock from all sections of the world will be made in the Department of Horticulture of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. This will afford a splendid opportunity for nurserymen, botanists and fruit growers to study the individual .■arletles and types represented. From an .ducatlonal standpoint, the value of such in exhibit will he appreciated by all in- line. ,i in ei ,,- ..I, •, Tii.e n hi be planted the present Spring so that they will be bearing in 190-1. A collection of varieties of strawberries will be planted the present Spring. These will be confined to the new \ part of these will be new . . of breeding for the purpose of obtaining xhil. lllltsel\ UeeS affected Willi I'lnWll gall ed with woolly aphis, will be made. FREDERIC W. TA-. LOB. " Hardy " Eucalyptus. Nurserymen say they are having no end of useless correspondence from parties inquiring for hardy eucalyptus trees, having seen in the Saturday Post an article on this tree in which it was stated that it was suited to any place "from a tropical swamp to above the snow line on the mountain tops," and that it was to "solve the fuel problem of this country." The article was copied into other papers, where it came under my notice, and a greater lot of rubbish could hardly be put together. Nurserymen and florists all know the eucalyptus trees are from Australia, or that part of the Pacific, and will not stand more than a few degrees of frost, and some species none at all. They are really but greenhouse plants, excepting where it freezes but little. Earliness of the Season. It has been some years since so many of the early shrubs are in flower as there are at this date, March 12. Cornus mas is a show, with its shoots thickly covered with its small yellow flowers. Daphne Mezereum is in bloom, so is Jasminum nudiflorum, Lonicera fragrantissima and the cat- kins of hazel nuts and alnus are fully expanded. The Cornus mas is not in nearly as many collections as it should be. It is an old shrub, and can be had from al- most any nursery. It is the first shrub to make a good display of flowers in Spring. Hardy Yellow Jasmine. What a lovely early Spring flowering half climber is the Jasminum nudiflor- um, commonly called the hardy yellow jasmine! The Spring now on us has been favorable to this plant; no freez- ing to catch its buds, and at this writ- ing, March 12, the many plants of it in the gardens hereabout are a mass of yellow flowers. In addition to its use as a climber for fences, or to place alongside a low wall, it makes a pretty object set out as a single specimen, and tied to a stout stake. In a few years there is a mass of shoots sus- taining an upright position for some feet without the aid of a stake, and these appear then a shrub with grace- ful drooping shoots. This jasmine makes a pretty pot plant. It must be grown in a thrifty way, not pot-bound, but vigorous, with nice, young shoots; then an abundance of its yellow flowers are produced. By keeping such plants in pots, in a cool, shady place until a few weeks before Easter they would be available for that occasion and the flowers are good for a week after expansion, and all do not open at the same time. After flowering, give the plants a rather close pruning. The Planting Size of Evergreens. In conversation with a fellow nurs- eryman recently, on my remarking that there was a dearth of large evergreens, he said he was very glad there was, and he then went on to relate how the large evergreen and the large decidu- ous tree were each a menace to the good feeling which should prevail be- tween the nurseryman and his cus- tomer. These large trees were hard to dig successfully, hard to deliver and hard to grow, he said; and for all con- cerned the smaller-sized tree was much the better. There is a great deal of truth in what this friend stated. When advice is asked of me I invari- ably urge the selection of a medium- sized tree. It is surer to grow, and will overtake a larger one in most all cases, as its roots are not injured in transplanting to the extent those of larger ones are. And then there is the satisfaction of seeing the smaller one gain stature and thrive! An evergreen of three feet and a de- ciduous tree of eight feet make an ap- pearance at once, and in a very short time double their height. The nurs- eryman is safe, and so is the customer, when sueh trees as these are planted. In the case of a dwelling with DO trees about it, it is proper to set large trees, to be In character with their sur- roundings, even if they do stand still for a year or two; but, as a fact, smaller trees will usually outstrip them in growth. Japanese Pines. The following comes from Japan: "We have been packing a very pretty collection of what we call Tare' Japan conifers for England, and among them there were several varieties of the vai 1- gated 'Matsu' pinus. Remembering that in a recent number Mr. Meehan wrote about these pines, I cui a few twigs and send them to you by this same mail. "Four of them without any label are forms of Pinus densiflora and the fifth, with a label, is Pinus Massoniana. Mr. Meehan said at the time, if I remember aright, that it was rather difficult to distinguish the two species. "The Japs call P. densiflora 'red pine' and P. Massoniana "black pine,' and they may readily be distinguished by the color of the young branches. P. Massoniana looks much darker than P. densiflora; besides, P. Massoniana is of heavier appearance, and perhaps not so much branched. "The twigs will show the difference in the thickness of the young growth, also in the needles. You will note that the golden form of P. Massoniana is much darker yellow than the P. densi- flora. "Of Pinus densiflora quite a number of forms are found here in the gardens and nurseries. One form— dwarf, form- ing flat heads (helped along by the knife)— is much favored by the Japan- ese (we call it umbrella pine). There is also a very pretty hanging form which is especially beautiful when grown up to large trees. The drooping habit is quite constant and cuttings al- ways come true. THEO. ECKART." The above notes from Mr. Eckart are very interesting, as %vere the specimens of pines referred to, which were re- ceived safely. The trouble here has been not so much between P. Mas- soniana and P. densiflora as between the latter and P. Thunbergiana. The original densiflora in nurseries here is an extremely rapid grower, strong and coarse in its growth, and noticeable for its prominent white terminal buds in Winter. Now we have what we are told is P. densiflora in one also a rapid grower, but not of the sturdy, coarse growth of the other, and without the white buds, more like the samples Mr. Eckart sends. Which would indicate that the one we have, of fine growth, is the true P. densiflora; and the coarser one P. Thunbergiana, probably. What a paradise of pines and conifer- ous trees of all kinds Japan must be! Mr. Eckart has our best thanks for his kindness in sending the notes and samples. JOSEPH MEEHAN. TREES. TREES. HARDY IVY ALFRED FUNKE Bergen Avenue Evergreen, L. I., N. Y. 2000 NORWAY SPRUCE, 4 to 7 ft,, trans- planted, $25,00 to $30,00 per 100. 150 AUSTRIA PINES, 5 to 6 ft., trans- planted, $1.00 each. 1500 PEONY FRAGRANCE, $75, per 1000 CHARLES LENKER, [R!.EPN0RJ. dlroad depots Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. rfitiiiok'U" i ■•■■ ■ Mention the Florists' Exchange wbeo writing. Forced Sale of NURSERY STOCK NORWICH MUM Itll s 0. K, i.ythi.h. Propr. NORWICH. CONN. K. O.— Norway Maples, U ft.. 191 | I I LOO Mention the K]..i hi :V i:\rluini',- when writing. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, /lass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHER HARDY PLANTS, Field-grown only. Send t or Catalogue. Mention the FlorlstB- Kichange wtipn writing. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write us for close prices on anything wanted in the line of Nursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS The Jessamine Gardens,1 GRAFTED ORANGES SIZES 12 in.. Bushy, from 4-in. pots $20 00 per 100 15-18in., 30.00 " KIN KANS. 10-12 In., Bushy, from 4 in. pots $20 00 per 100 LEMONS. 12-15 in , Bushy, from 4 in. potB $20 00 per 100 18-241n., " " " 30.00 " ORANGES, LEMONS, LIMES. Fine Specimen Plants, well branched 3-4 ft., f2. 00 to $3 00 each, ROSES. Climbing Clotliilcle Soupert, Strong field-grown f 10.00 per 100 CLEMATIS APIIFOLIA. A fine variety, somewhat similar to C. Paniculata, but blooms Karlier and LaMs I.oincri- Strong plants from 3-in. pots $8.00 per 100 1'ICVS ELA8TICA (Top Cuttings). 10-12 in * 20 00 per 100 EENTIA BELMOREANA. 12 15 In ,5ch.lvs,3-in pots $18 00 per 100 I'li.iiii x Rec lln.it. i .iiid Fnrlnlfera 12 15 in.. 4 In. pots $15,00 per 100 CASN4S (Dormant Boots). 2-3 eyes to each division, best sorts. . .$15.00 per 1000 (Not less than 400 of a class at 1000 rate ) Latanias, Pandanus, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in Large Quantities. Write for Catalogue. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., Inc., Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta Ca. (Established In 1856.) Mention the Florists' Eichanee when writing. COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE ©to T. SlMITDEa: OO., Oenova., Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 306 The Florists9 Exchange YELLOW EATON I have some flue healthy stock of this valuable variety at 50c. each ; $5.00 per doz. ; $30.00 per 100. 2,000 AMERICAN BEAUTY PLANTS OWN ROOTS. IN FINE CONDITION. READY TO SHIP. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS READY FOR PLANTING. One year old, $1.50 per 1000 ; two years old, $4.00 per 1000. Fine, healthy Rooted Cuttings of CHRYSANTHEMUMS in leading varieties. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. DON'T TRAIL BEHIND THE PROCESSION Get ^tt' ra nks "ESTELLE" The Money Maker Earliest Fancy White CHRYSANTBEnrH, produces blooms double the size of old varieties. Command* top price. First rbtss shipper. Makes an idoal pot plant, offered cheaper than any other now varieties. DON'T DELAY! MY LAST PROPAGATION. Strong Rooted Cuttings. by mail, per do/.ii. if 1 ..".O : $10.1111 pel 100; $-.",.00 per 1000. H. M. ALTICK, DAYTON, OHIO. DnrlHtB' BxcDBDge when writing. GHBTSflRTHElDnS G. F. NEIPP, Aqueduct, L. I., N.Y. CARNATIONS Floriana Mrs. Lawsou. im.-.-ii Louis... ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 | 1 G. H. Crane Morning Glory . J. H. Mauley Mrs. P. Palmer Mrs. Bradt . . Cres.sbrook Gaiety Mrs. F. Joost.. Dorothy EVENDEN BROS.,Williamsport,Pa. Mention the florists' Exchange when writing. LOOK HERE! Carnation Cuttings From Extra Fine Stock. Mrs. E. V. \. L-. Mrs. Law son Floriana 4.00 3.00 2.50 26.00 20.00 Daybreak 1.60 V2.M Queen Louise ... 2.60 20.00 Lizzie McGowan 1.25 10.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 1.-..IIII 260 at 1000 rates. Cash with order pleaae. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, - - - CONN. Mention tne FlorlBta' Exchange when wrltine. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now on press. Write for particulars. Price, $::..-.(>. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 Duane St.. N. Y. CARNATIONS cSk rooting 90 per cent. Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. Bradt Mrs. Lawson .... Golden Beauty. Gen. Maceo. .. The Marquis. Flora Hill , Genevieve Lord. James Bean CHRYSANTHEMUMS 1 .oil I ll/ll 1 KIM 111. Colons. ,11 Mrs. |{. Weeks... . .leroim- Jones Willow Brook White lloiiiiaOu Chad wick.. tiolden Wedding October Sunshine Yellow Itobinsoil IVniisi Ivaiiia Yellow Fitzwysrain Pacific . . . Helen Itlnndg I .1. K. si, aw .Mali. I lleail John Shrimp! listed prices. to,..', ot hall the EDW. J.TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florltto* Exchange when writing. HALF MILLION CUTTINQS READY 20,000 EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES: G. H. Crane, America, Prosperity, Armazindy, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Norway, Bon Homme Richard, The Marquis, Guardian Angel S2.0O per IOO; $15.00 per lOOO Governor Wolcott, Mrs. Higinbotham, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 Estelle, $4.oo per too; $30 per looo. Mrs. Potter Palmer, $5.00 per 100; $40 per 1000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joiiet, Ills. Menthm the FlorlstB* Exchange CARNATIONS Fair Mairt C. WARBURT0N, Fall River, Mass. Mention tb* riorlita' Hxchanr* when wrltlo*. CHALLENGER blooms continuously from Septembpr until thrown out; endorsed by all Provideme florists and else- where. Rooted cuttings fr-.m perfect ^-Mck $5.1)0 per lixi; $Hmhi per luon. (.';isb with order. Direct from originator. WILLIAM HOFFMAN, PAWTUCKET, R |, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations r. DORNEB e* SONS CO. IA PAYETTE, IND. CARNATIONS White Cloud 1.60 Bed. Apollo 6.00 Sen. Ma Nelson. Pink. 'UTTINGS Pink. Per 100 Per 1000 Dorothy Slum »17J§ Mrs. I.awson 2.00 17.50 '.60 Glory 2.00 17.50 Mr.,1 Joost 1.50 12.00 The Marquis 1.60 12.00 Triumph ... 1.00 8.00 Variegated. Gaiety 4.00 35.00 Stella 5.1HI ta.lKl Prosperity.. 3.00 25.00 uttiiiBS. It Is ■ the right vari- .rthat is where is healthy, and now is the time to order. The following list is given as to succession of blooming of each color. White. Per 100 Yellow. Per 100 Opah *li0n Golden Wedding *4 no Willowbrook 2 0" Y. How . I. Jones 3 00 Polly Rose 2 00 Goldmine 4 00 Robinson. 2 00 Golden Beauty 4 00 Mayflower 3 00, Pink Weeks 3 00 Lady Harriett 4 00 Fee du Champs anr. 3 00 nlory 1'aeiflc 2 00 PrinressBarsarahba :i (Hi n..]..,, Bloodgood... 4 00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS '•",r!:;,ilii, eties a! the right timr ol the .. rar. Veil. ,11. Parr 3 00 Murdock 2 00 Halliday 3 00 Col. Appleton ... 2 00 calinrt. light rose . 0 00 Parks 3 00 Mai. -olio I.amond, Bonnaffon 2 00 red 6 00 HOSTON FEKNS, 24, In., $8.00 per 100; 31n., $10.00 per 100; 4 In., T5c. each: 7 in., $1.00; 8 tn„ $1.26. Cash or 0. O. D. W.J.&M.S.VESEY, Ft.Wayne,lnd. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Special Spring Trade Edition NEXT SATURDAY. lurch 81, l'.IO.'i The Florists' Exchange 307 I Carnation Cuttings WELL ROOTED, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK. Her Majesty . Totter Palmer Bneen Louise Flora Hill . . White Cloud . $10.00 $K0.OO America $1.60 3.00 25.00 Norway 1/60 2.50 20.00 Marquis 1 50 1.50 10.00 Elma 1.50 $10,011 12.50 10.00 10.00 luardlan Angel (The Sport), pel 100, $1.50; per 1000, $10.00. 2 -INCH ROSE STOCK. received they \IZ. hrnlthy 1 Per 100 $4.00 $35.00 I Bridesmaid $3.00 8.00 25.00 | Meteor and Gate . . . 2.50 vory, rooted cuttings, per 100 $2.60 ; per 1000, $20.00. ith the express condition that if not satisfactory \vh relumed money will !><■ refund Timothy Haton (ic.rncKulb I.itd> I it/wygrum flmc. I', lieryinnnii :iioiiii».T ninnic Wunumnkcr Hrs. H. Robinson "Urn Christmas \\ hil'e I'.onnaflon W. H. Chadwlck YELLOW Yellow Fltzwygram Col. D. Appleton Jlajor Bonnaffon O, tol>, r Sunshim- c i. ,l,l,,i UeddiilK \Hlou IiivIIowit W. M. Lincoln (ilory of Pacific nrs. I'crrin firs, flurdock Pink Ivory Vlviand-rtorel rlarlan Newell ... DO 0 WIETOR BROS. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NEW WHITE CARNATION May Naylor Just what we have all been looking for. A first olasB commercial white of good marketable size, very productive, p»rfeet shaped Hower, of jrood form and substance. * calyx that never Hplits under any con- ditions. Rich clove fragrance. A stood strong grower and brings* the first price In New York market. Price, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Now fast taking the lead as a first-clans pink. We ha».e a large stock of this variety and can furnish rooted cuttings in anv quantity. Price, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Mention the florist*' Exchange ooooc»oocxxx5c>©oooexxx>^^ CARNATIONS MRS. LAWSON, Cuttings from ~black soil $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 Well-Rooted Cuttings Now Ready PINK. I.awHon Guardian Angel.. Joint Per 100 »2 00 1 26 1 26 Per 1000 $16 00 10 00 10 00 Per 100 Nelson $5 00 Cressbroob 1 00 Triumph 1 25 Hlglnnotnatn 6 00 Per 1000 $(0 00 35 00 10 00 40 00 RI CD. Harlowarden loooo Mrs. L. Ine l 25 25 oo cuicago (Red Bradt) 2 50 20 00 | -WHITE. 12 50 | Booster Maid 1 25 20 00 Bon Homme ft It -hard 1 2r, 10 00 murphy's White 6 00 10 00 | 1RIEGATED. It $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 10 00 O. H. Crane Flora Hill 2 50 1 60 10 00 Pern 1 25 60 00 Mrs. G. Vi 91. lira ROSES AMERICAN IIIUITV, 3 In. put plants, J7.00 p Plants from 2L£ inch Pots Per 100 Per 1000 I .$8.00 $75.00 Bride Golden Gate. I»erle I-vory Per 100 lVrlOOO I Per 100 Per mix) Pierre De Hotting. American Beaaly... Kalserin Bridesmaid Well-Rooted Cuttings, Strong and Healthy Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Pc Bride $150 $12 60 I Golden Gate $160 i Bridesmaid 150 12 50 | Ivory 3 00 Perle 150 12 50 | Sunrise 8 00 All stock sold under express condition that If not satisfactory It Is to be return Immediately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IUL. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS MURPHY'S WHITE. If you want a commercial whit.- try it. Rooted Cutting, immediate .U-livery. $';.nu per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Satisfu.tmn ^imranU-ed or money WM. MURPHY, »V Mention the Florists* Cincinnati, Ohio. when writing. NOVELTIES CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CANNAS, GERANIUMS, PELARGONIUMS. Also BEST STANDARD VARIETIES. iTWSIWIIiSOirsPcfi™' Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports — ALSO - Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Florists' Exchange Carnations Rooted Cuttings loo I ioo Floriana $:].l«l Klclorailo *1.(«( I. .m. M.i,. ,, 1.50 . <;.n.\ie\i- Lord 1.00 Morning Glory . 1.60 I JEWETT CITY GREENHOUSES, Jewett City, CONN. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VISS LQDISE FPBEH NEW CARNATION. Brightest pink in color, very fragrant, from 3 to Zy, inches in diameter; stems the longest known so far, measuring 3 feet 6 inches to 4 feet in length. Received Certl!i<-;it,- <.r M,tii at Summer Flower Show of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 por dozen ; $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000; $r.no.on i"-r 10,000. All orders to be filled In rotation, from February 1, 1903. F1CK & FIBER, San Mateo, Cal. Mention tha Vlorlsts' Bxcbano wb«i wrltlaf. WHITE BRADT and FRAGRANCE Two Valuable New Carnations. Send for full description. Price, $2 00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100; $28.50 per 260; $55.00 per 500; $100.00 per 1000. DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS Lowndes, Hra targe Commercial white. ENCHANTRESS. MRS THE0. ROOSEVELT. HARLOWARDEN. SYBIL, MARSHALL FIELD. PRESIDENT McK/NLEf, WHITE BRADT, FRAGRANCE. $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Per dor.. Per 100 Per 1000 ADONIS $3 OO $14 00 $120 00 HER MAJESTY 2 00 10 00 80 00 LILLIAN POND 2 00 10 00 75 00 INNOCENCE 6 00 50 00 Other Leading, New and Standard Varieties. CHRYSANTHEMUMS We have a large stock of the leading new varieties. Prompt delivery March 1st, or earlier. Send tor ■ and standard varieties now ready- WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND, MD. W.otkjD the Florists' Exchange when writing. 308 The Florists' Exchange ROOTED GARNATIONS CUTTINGS NOVELTIES-This Year's Introductions Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. V^A^V^Z^. Finely fr.rincil, uwrn^r :1 iih-li flower nn strong stiff si en is. HuMI vigorous, 0:1 rly, free. Fr.-icrraiieo. stn.iij," c!..ve. Weleetecl, si n mj,-, well-routed enttings now read'v. $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000. A deep .salmon pink on opening, \vlii>-h llnislies a bright Daybreak tint. G001I sized bloom, averaging 2''4 inches at this season of the year. Flowers of great sulist; anil a splendid keeper and shipper. An extra vigorous grower; early, profuse and continuous bloomer. Cuttings taken last April produce plants carrying 2:. to :lll blooms by the first of Alpine Clow. L :■■:__ n~_.I 2,000 selected plants from 2 inch pots, ready for immedi- lllian POnd ate delivery, $10.00 per 100. U<&» M»;«s»u From 2 inch pots, March 10th to 15th delivery, ner majesty $10.00 per 100. IMn»u_ll p:_l.l From 2 inch pots, March 10th to 15th delivery, Marshall Field $12.00 Per 100. n.„ ■ _..._ j__ Strong plants from 2 inch pots, for immediate deliv- Cov. Lowndes bV ery. $12.00 per 100. AdOniS Strong plants from pots, March 10 to 15th delivery. $15.00 per 100. INTRODUCTIONS 1902 Harry Fenn. Extra strong selected stock, $50.00 per 1000. Viola Allen. Fine strong cuttings tor Immediate delivery, $50.00 per Stella. $6.00 per 100: »50.00 per 1000. rkollAiifvAv Extra strong stock ready for immediate delivery. vnallongori $40.00 per 1000. Gaiety. $6.00 per 100; S50.00 per 1000. J 14 M9n|su Wo liave propaj . n. maniey. tnt« variety «i STANDARD VARIETIES Mrs. Lawson. 500up Golden Beauty. For Lorna. ,25.00 per 1000. Prosperity. Fin§2t!„0ockPe' Floriana. Cov. Roosevelt. sm.oo 1 (mediate delivery, ready now and : 1000. 1.00 per 1000. ir 100; strong cuttings from sand. UEEnr THE COTTAGE GARDENS, ^ Exchange^ whpn writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings r. . .. ™-=T Maid, Hoston Market and l)|.er 1110; $411.00 per 1000. Cressbrook, Fair v. Woleott. $5.1)0 Queen Louise, l.oriia, <;ov. Roosevelt, l.an *::ibi im *.m (HI [.it 1000. M;ieeo, Morning «; lev \ , I liira Hill .Sport; *■-■ ■"-> I- '■ WO: $2".l«l per 1000. C.r0E. d'iCKERMAN, 21 Mention the Florists' CARNATIONS Well-Rooted Cuttings from Clean, Healthy Stock 1UOW READY 100 1000 MR. THOMAS LAWSON.... $2.50 S20.00 THE MARQl QUEEN LOU LORNA THEODOR LEONflARD P. O. Box 1646 Paterson, N. J. ;p writing. GamationS Booted Cuttings Late March and tarly Abril Delivery Morning Glory.. Cressbrook Koos<-\ fit Dorothy ALBERT M. HERR, *■■>"*"• Pa- Mention ths Florists' Bxchangs when writing. 50,000 Carnation Cuttings I n;vi < I L ROOTED. Bred This Mn Per 100 Pe Queen Louise $2.00 Prosperity 2.50 Palmer 4.00 35.00 Higinbotham 6.00 55.00 Cressbrook 4.00 35.00 Roosevelt 2.50 20.00 Morning Glory .... 1.25 10.00 Cash with order. All orders sent In strict rotation. All cuttings guaranteed first-claes In every particular. T.KRAFT, 135 Johnson Av., Newark, N.J. Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing. CARNATION CUTTINGS Extra Strong. Guaranteed Healthy. Floriana Chicago Mrs. G. 1*1. Bradt Prosperity .... . $3.00 | Norway . . . . 3.00 Triumph . . . . 3.00 Mrs. F. Joost . . 2.50 Evanston . . . Write for prices on large quantities. Per 100 $2.00 2.00 CLINTON HILL GREENHOUSES, Newark, N.J. 374-382 CLINTON AVENUE lien t ion the Florists" Exchange when writing. Cuttings Groodenough 3.50 Geiii NEaceo 1.50 Mrs. Joost 1.50 SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD North Abington, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. Rooted Cutting Carnations df 1 sorts. Sr-nd fi>r rvscriptlve Price List. WM. SWATHE, Kennett Square, Pa TE CAR THE MOST PROLIFIC WHITE CARNATION TO DATE, bearing a 1 to 3V2-inch bloom on a long rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. Thi calyx never bursts, and no poor flowers. Prices, 100, $10.00; 250, $22.50 500, $37.50; 1000, $75.00. for sale by LITTLE SOUTH FLORAL CO. SOUTH NATICK, MASS. Mention the Florists* Exchange S. J. GODDARD FRAMINGHAM, MASS writing. VERBENAS largest growers of Verbenas i Rooted t iiltiii|£H, 60c. 1000; $45.00 per 10.000. Plants, $2.60 per 100; J20.0C CARNATIONS * h'iMHifjh I i.-r M;.i.l White Cloud RED Mrs. Potter Palmer 188 (ii>slnoi»k -Mrs. ■;. \. N. lson Mis, Thus, law son Dorothy Ethel Crocker KoOSCWlt COLEUS, Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder. GRAFTED ROSES Grafted Roses are fine bushy plants, and i n in 8-in. and .tU-in. pots. Orders book for delivery In May, June and July. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. math -i. 1908 The Florists' Exchange 309 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS SITUATIONS WANTED rleneed growe ts, orchids, n 'tc. Address I terms. Ad- mi privnti' pla.-i- ; uriiii I i.ms, vlulcts, Btate wages. U. M is a general greenhouse or private, by a German, xperlcnce. Address M. 0., IS years' ex- aches, wishes :u- Vonkors prrtViTc.l ; M. V., cure Florisls' SITIATION want.'d by single man, 25 y ■ dd: iiationiilily I'Mirh; ptivate or com: i-ial |.la.'c; .■X|.orini,v.i in yivrnlioiisr and \ -1. f r.^- m£ A.. ■ ■ . h- . ■ Fi.-risls' I-'. ^ . -ti : ■ n-jc Kge charge of place. Plea rusf i: row it, m]i.-h l'CATlciX wanted by strictly first-class gar- Jener and trustworthy man; lorman, o0. mar- d. life experience, excllt-nt references, fully npetent to maimse any place: state full par- ages. Address Dillenberge r.Try St ma. N.unrk, N. J. HELP WANTED WANTMl' ,:, , , A \\ at once, two f 1 men, one for green- 't-u.T. Mount V. Tie. li. N. \\ growing etc. W. three single men experienced in roses and em-nations. State wages. n. Partridge. I.oekland. Ohio. WANTED — Experienced help for general green- house work, to.od wages to good men. Ap- ply at once. McGregor Bros. Co., Springfield. WANTKR ilav fireman who iiTuWstands steam boilers and pipe imiii- Steady employment. State wages, etc. W. K. Partridge, Locklaud, Ohio \v\vn:i. in ro Iird-hn- liant-, I'hti-h-m or offers. J, W. Crowell, 479 Garden St., Hartford. Ct. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR SALE or EXCHANGE L. POPE & SON, Barnesboro, N.J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LARGE greenhouses, well storked, doing good business, house and ten acres of land, in large city in northern Ohio. Address L. L., care Florists* Exchange. FOR SALE— Well paying florist establishment at Grand Vicw-on-llmlson. N. Y.; three green- houses 20x130; several acres land; nine-room residence; everything in tine condition. Ad- dress K. W.. care Florists' Exchange. 1'<|R KENT propagating house MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED t„ rent, planl with 2u.nuo to m.ono feet of glass within Iwi-iny miles of Phila- delphia. Address R. . our.- Pin ,r ,^ c,. l::0.~. Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS i good order, cheap. ■ 1 h;nel (lower pots for Inches; from ?r, IK) |,er leh. W lside, L. I. FOR SALE First eln«s new 2-inch Mack pipe. I' 'iiu' lengths, :il liii, rents per foot. S. Ja- cobs & Sons. !::<;.► Flushing A\ ii rANTBD, .j-iit specimen orange and lemon trees in tubs, running 0 to 7 feet tall. Fruit- See our Advertisement on Page 31J MANHATTAN SUPPLY CO. 339 East 23d Street NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing Seasonable Slock Adlumia, . i. . ho . .. pots $8.00 Anemone Japonl. a, '• I I. ■/. ■ ... .. I. .i.i k.rdil .... ini... ii i hat lotte, Bo i Jup. rba ''''""".\\\"".'.'.'.'.\.'. 10.00 Arundo Itonax Var., Btrong 15.00 .Mni-n.plivlla (ilan.M, -I r. .i,i_-.i i KcKonia, Kanicata tarea, 2%-ln. pots 5.00 * • I ■ ■ I ■ ■ I ...it: (.June .1.1 . ■ ■ 15.(1(1 Boitnnin, Latlsquama, Btrong .li- Campanula, ^yramidaiifl, £y,-ln. pots :).no 2-1:11: DOKBEAKT BOOTS. M in.- in. , .,..., • 11 « 'h.irl. 1 1.- :,n,l Robusta 3.00 Philadelphin 4.00 Golden Bedderand lime. I.. Druz 5.00 Mrs. KateGraj 8.00 Pennsylvania 10.00 Also main i.th.-t vari.-ti.... I...H, N • .\ .-I i i.-- and Standard Sorts. Bend us a Usl ol your CARNATIONS CHRYSANTHEMUMS Maxiiimni Triumph. >'4-in. pots $8.00 Carex, Japonii-a Var.. 2'4-in puts... il.i.u Coreopsis Lanceolata, 2%- i'i. pots 2.50 Strong clumps 5.00 Delphinium, Pormosum, 2^-in. pots S.00 Queen of Blii.-s (Dwarf), strong clumps 8.00 Digitalis, (llo\iniall,,ra. ." , n pots 8.00 Kriantnus, l:.iv,.ima\ strong divi- sions 11.00 Etllalla, (•fai'illinia. .laponii-a Var. and Zebrina, Btrong divisions 8.00 Enpatorium,AKii.i Hi's illanlv Ageratuiui, .-. i "ii- i-lumps 5.0(1 Oalllardia, « o-..n.liti. ,i ., pots 2.50 Strong clumps 5.0(1 HeKanthus, .Maviniia ma. Mi- Hellish, M. 'Hi- M dtlflorus Plenue HultiOoni Maxlmus, Oi - - Bigiduf and Tomem- ' - - - ,-in. poU 8.00 M all ■' ■ - ... ■ li Plenus (Soleil l Oi 2 i pots 8.00 Clumps 6.00 Honeysuckle, Hall, -an,! ueldgrown 5.00 ISOleplS, Gracilis, 2'4-in. pots :i.nO Monarda, Hiilyma ami Fisttilosa Uba -. rong ah Isions i.nii Itloonflower, 2',-in. pots :i.i«i Oriental Poppy, i' m. pot-.... inn I'tialarls. irundlnacea \'ar., •_".,- i". I'otS 'J. nil Aruudinaoea \ at-., -irmn.- .li Pvreihrum, Hybridum, 2%-in. pots 8.00 ■s". .ng slumps 6.00 Rudbeckia,' ii i i;i,,« I"'- 2.50 Golden Glov, 9ti og Uvisl i - 5.(io Newmanli, 2 a. pote 8.00 81 ng i - - 6.00 Purpurea jtroi .• ■ an pe 8.00 Salvia, - li..i,iii, Sedum, >| tal.ih- l ,-m. p'..'t -'.'.' '.'.' |nn Sweet William (Best English Strain), field-grown 5.00 2%-in.pots 2.50 Trltoma, 1'iii -.I .. -> u-iin i-imis in. mi Valeriana, onvinaiis o im-.l.-n H.'ll"! rop.' -ii hi- 'In I I' ii- 5.110 Violets, Trim-.— , .i w Lady Campbell, from soil 2.50 Nathan Smith ft Son ADRIAN, MICH. M-nM..M the Florists' Exchange when writing. 3J0 The Florists' Exchange AMERICAN BEAUTIES Young Plants from 2 by 3 inch rose pots ready to send out $6.00 per IOO, $50.00 per I OOO JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. FIorlBts* Exchange AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES First crop now ready. Strong plants from 2J£ inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Our young plants of American Beauty are exceptionally fine this year, and we extend a cordial invitation to Intending planters to inspect our stock. Orders booked now for Spring delivery, and will be filled in rotation. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill. Del. Co, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HARDY ROSES ™° CLEHATIS. KOsKs. Mr-.ni: plants fmrn -JNi in. i».ta. Roady h"\\ [<■[■ r> t.'iil trad.- mi- 111 May for field plant- ing Get our list of varieties. Price. $4.00 per W.fcT.SmithCo., GENEVA, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSE PLANTS Now Ready at ROSE LAWN GREENHOUSES. American lieauty, from 2 in pels, $111111 per lllll. $511,110 per loon Ka is,, in. iron, 2 i„. p„t». $4.00 per 1IHI; Sili' i»i i -. - r Uniii. (inl.loii $lx.mi p. , mm \ llcmaii Italia EXTRA MI.' HEW GRIN HUB, Flowers larger, more double, do not fade white, more durable, brighter color, not subject to mildew as Crimson Rambler is. V/t in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. One-year field plants, cut back to 15 to 18 in., $25.00 per 100. One-year field plants, 2% to 3 ft., $4.00 per doz., $30 00 per 100. Two-year field plants, 3 to 3y2 ft., Bushy, $7.00 per doz ; $50.00 per 100. THE CONARD ft JONES CO., West Brave, Pa. PHILADELPHIA ROSES American Beauty, Sunrise, out of 2 in. pots. Liberty, 3 in. MYERS & SAMTMAN, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA, 1 ROSE PLANTS li.iilosinni.l Bride Golden Gate Ivory " (from 3 Per 100 Per 1000 CEO. W. WATERFIELD Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES, ei! !'.iM,-8inai
  • 1>, III :: varieties, 34 in. pots.. . 2.50 ( OI.KUS, in variety. 24 in. pots 2.00 FUCHSIAS, in variety, 24 in. pots 2.00 4 in pots .' 6.00 GKRANIUMS.in variety. In bud and bloom, K I MlViloriOS, ,n van. ty. 21. in pot., 'i'.m 34 in. pots. ... 4.00 (iKRANIUMS, Mappv n ^1,1. 24 In. pots 3.00 lawtCKlUMI'llMin |«ls 5.011 SALVIA 8PI.KN DIONS. 4 in. pots 4.00 At these prices tin- selection of sorts to remain with us. Cash with order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady.N.Y. Mention tbe Florist*' Exchange Whei writing. Yellow Verschaneltii, Golden Bedder, Firebrand and -i\ other fancy odors. Cash, please. RONEY BROS., WEST GROVE, PA. Mpntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. 15,000 VINCA VAR. P, J, AGNEW , Johnson Ave., Springfield, Ohio. Mention th<» Florlatu' Exchange when writing. GOIiEUS Strong, bushy, well rooti-d; sent with s.di [ mostly shaken oil. Red and Yellow, $1.40 per 100, Fancy, $i.25 per UK). DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums and Chrysanthemums 1,500 Assorted Geraniums, named, 3 in.. $3.00 per 100 to eh.se out. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, White Ivory, "Glory of Pacific , and \Vhilldiu,$l.:.ii per urn. Apph-ton and Eaton, WM. SWAYNE, f"e, K IN N III ><|l ARK, PA. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong plants, February and March struck. Healthy and free from disease. $15.00 per 1O0O. Cash with order. Your money cheerfully refunded if not .satisfactory. C, LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-on-Hudson, N.Y, FlorlBta' Excbaoge VIOLETS iERANIUMS riNCAS, extra long\ . Nnlt, Bruauts, ri.nihle CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Uontlon the Florists' PHI CIIQ Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltll, bULLUO, nn.l other u I sorts. 2-ln. pots, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. R. C (111.-, per 100. Altprnanthpra "'' ""'' yeiiow, si.75 MIICI liailOICI a per iiki; $ir,.00 per 1000. ACPRATIIM Gurney, P. Pauline, and MUCnM I UPJl i \vi,ii..i;.i'. no,-, per wo. STEVIA SERRATA ■• ttJEfcl O I tV I A s. variegata R C $1.25 per 100. Imperial, Atla PARRACP Flat Dutch, Drumhead, Ball- UHDDMI1L, )jnad, Autumn King, Fott- Cash. R. C. prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention thp Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Nutt, Marvel, lln CANNAS ■fvnn; :,in., $15.00. Fine large plants in 4 tint,', SS.Oo and $10 ] ainediate plai 100. Burbank. Klliott, Henderson, McKinley, \ .l ultIi.m i . < rozy, etc. ALTERNANTHERA KiSi^SSS SUauSS m »J .Mi; 3 In . $3.50 per UK). CHRYSANTHEMUMS JSWJSfWfli . Fee du Champsaur, Princ Eaton, Jerome Joie s, Monrovia, Parr. Hallnlay. Appleton, Park, i:.>nii;iMo!i. lioMen Wedding, Golden Beauty. Lady Harnett, Glory Pacific, I ]■■!<■ n Bl -oil:: I. ]':*! -k<>\ . Chadwiek, .Mrs. Pcrrin. Mary Hill. Munl-l,, -alvM. Male, ,lm Lainond, $1.50 per 100. Mile Li-eraml Yellow Eaton, rni,-. en.; fr,,uu pprdoz. BOSTON FERNS " W.J.& M.S. Vesey, Ft.Wayne, Ind. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Ready for delivery. Price $3.50 carriage paid. Send for Sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2|Duan« Street, N. Y The Florists' Exchange 667 Here is a snap far semeDoay too Verbenas CHAS. F. SEITZER, :,Y^,"rNu vM ' Mention thf FlorlHlw' Exchange when writing- 2000 CANNAS, H. W. WIELAND. Newtown, Bucks Co.. Pa. Urn Hon thf> Florist*' Exchange wb«n wrltlnr. LOOK OUT, SWEEP UP, AND CLEAN OUT Cunu.-is. 3 In.. C. Henderson, F. Vaughan and M. ,nd M. fier.Lt. sue. per UNI. Mniiimolli Mix,-, I \ erlienas, 2 in., Jl.on per 100, in 1. loom., ml l.ud. Clin s;iiitln.uiiims.ii!Ltr\ nt the I'll, inc. 21 i in.. H.Stt per 1IIO. Mixed I ■•!«.« ,-ri UK I :.->;.■ ii i.-is, JM, in. and 3 in., Kperioo. Geraniums, it in., stron- pliuitti, bud and . $2.50 i Mixo.l Fuchsia*, :\ III. and it in., $2.00 per 100. Gerim in ins, _" . in., inixe.l, strong plants. $l.fsl erioi). BO Anparngus Tenuis-.! inns, strong, 3 in.. 6c. A. B. CAMPBELL, Cochranville. Pa. Mention the Florlata' Exchange wbep writing. CANNAS Chas. Henderson, fine strong 3 In. stock, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, Marquis de Castellane, etc., 4 In , $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS Little Beauty, 3 in., $5.00 per 100. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio. Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing. CANNAS Good and well-established CANNAS. 3 and 4 in. iots. 12 to IS in. bl-li. il ill p..ts. $3,110 per UN); 1 ill. jots. $4.lNiprr 100. President MeKinley. President Jleveland, i,meen Charlotte, Mill..-. Crozy, Chas. leicler-oii. lmke of Marll.oro, Alleniania, Torch- 3 in., $2.. 10 per 100; 4 in.. $3.50 per 100. Italia, Jurbank, Austria, Florenee Vaughan. CHOICE GERANIUMS 1H in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Jean .'land. Wonder, Iticard. Atlantis, Mine. Bmant. L. -wartlinu-. lirnnville. Mrs. J. M. i.urr. Mad, .una, Jen. Dodds. Ben. Schroder. Columbia. W. L. Innn. Souv. de Miranda, [.a Vienne 1'rlncesn Mix, ilme. St. Paul BrideuN, Knnlo ,1.- ilirardin, Heter- inthe. Dr. Blanche. Bn, harks. S. A. Nutt, White iwan ami La Contahle. FINE FUCHSIAS, 2!-e in. pots. $2.00 per 100. these are fine plants. Avalanche. Rosalia I'atri. lira. K. (i. Hill. Trophee. Ai.il, .■!]... Spceiosa, Black Tince, Trailing Queen. COLKlis, 20 varieties, 2^ in. pots. $2.00 per 100. II Mil' 1 ENGLISH VIOLETS, 2« in. pots, NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. when writing. 25,(100 a^CBIIWIS. Aiiiprli.pslN V .11 .-lil , b Illngs, (It in p.,t. |1.00 per 100; postpaid. English Ivy, a^ In., long tops, $3.00 perlOO. Send tor list. Cash please. BENJAMIN CONNELL WEST (iROVi;, PA. Strong Plants CANNAS From 3y, In. Pots . Italia, Vaughan, John White, Pres. larnnt, Paul Bniant, Paul Marquant. Queen Charlotte, 'l'hos. 8. Ware, Beaute Poitevine, Chicago, I'uke of Marlboro, Papa. ITes. McKinlej , 0WN PHQCC HEALTHY ROOT RVOCg STOCK GRtFTED ROSKS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Helens, Kureka, Sold Mine, Mrs. It. MrArthur, Mine. < last, dlier, Minnie V maker, Mrs. I', rrin. Meta. Mile. I,. Faure, Mi I, Piirk, Naizoya. White Boniiallon. \en,>. Yaiin ■I'liiinth) F.iiton. $4.INI |.er UNI; fit , INI per Iinnl Spanlding. II. W. Iticinan. Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. Murdook, Major Boimaffon, Mrs. PN). $27.oi) per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Ready for Immediate Sale. Size Pots Per 100 Achyranthei*, Bmersonll, etc.. 2^4 in. $3.00 Anthemis, Double Golden Mar- Age rat urn, white and blue, Prin- cess Pauline, and Stella Gurney. j *u Cuuhea, Platy centra 2j{ C'oleus, all the leading varieties.. . 3 " ... 2X Chiiiiiis, varieties as above list *( Feverfew, double white 2H Geraniums, double and single, strong 3J$ double, special varl- Fragrant rose, etc. . mil vi Hit, fine stock.. Fuchsias, double and single Heliotrope, light and dark vara y, German. . Moon Flower Pelargoniums, 4 1 varieties. Pel nnia, double fine variety WOOD BROS., Fishkill. H. Y. Florists' Exchange when writing. New TiVliite Carina MONT BLANC THE CREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted plants, 75c. each ; $7.50 per doz. ; $50.00 per 100. PHILADELPHIA ROSE. The Improved Crimson Rambler, iy, in., a.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 4 to 5 In., $4.50 per doz. ' GENISTA, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. AR AUCARI A EXCELS A, 2 to 3 tiers. $5.25 per doz. ARAKARIA EXCLLSA.3 to 4 tiers, $7.60 per doz. ME CONARD & JONES GO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Eiehanre when writing. WHY PAY MORE? WHEN YOU CAN GET 50 STARTED CANNAS " $1.40 so STARTED CANNAS ol one kind lii ii flat, Si. 40 pi r tint: $25.00 p ASSORTED KINDS, SOC. per doz.; tj.oo per 100 Varieties as follows: Shenandoah, dark folloe..-, pink Mowers: Grand Rouge, linmls e, foliage; Alphouse Bouvler, crimson: Chjis. HenderHon, scarlet mliiKu, scarlet; Florence Vaughan. yellow, spotted red: Alsace Paul Marquant, walmon ; Madame Crozy. rrliiiNon. golden edge; 4, Charlotte, scarlet, wide RnW edge; Italia, 1 .- 1 r i_r . - orclil.l-Mo wring, erlniso edge; Austria, large yellow orchid flowering; Bnrhanfc, large yellow of the above sorts, large plecei eyes nt 15c. per dozen . Si 50 per S12 50 DORMANT ROOTS CALADIUM ESCULENTUM CHEAP, To Close Out. S1.50 per 100; $10.00 per looo 2.00 I-,..... .. 4.00 {-,<■<• CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. 812-814 Greenwich Street, New York City Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS Mention the Florists' Exchange wheD writing. 668 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms : Cash with Order. These Columns are reserved for advertise- ■*- — A °*"-eS, lirccnhoiisrs, Land, also Second hand Mil i (7 words to a line) of W.LlllS per Rate office, add ten centH to cover expense *Nn advertisement talt.-n f<>r less tl cents, except Situations Wanted. SITUATIONS WANTED SIT! \TIIIX w:ni!i.il l.r ln.-\|..-ri.-n.-.-.l J. .111 \ 1:11011 c 1 1 1 i.o\vi;u i;i:o\vi:i; h.-.-.Ih i„.~ tion; well known to trade i.f New York as grower of high grail.- carnations. Married. F W. Godfrey. I'.tI l:i. I1111..11.I. s. I.. N. Y. Address !!■ . ■> Yolk. '■"" . 138 Bast 8 .1 SI New SITUATION fl 1'. .St-'TI . loll" i>ly. Manager, * anted as manager in or near . \ |..-t 1.1.. . ii. 1-..S.-S. cumuli. ..is. etc. Itest <»f references. Ap- are F. J. Norton. 61 Mass. Ave., SITPATION wanted as foreman, by married man; first-class grower of cut flowers and ■ .-'■..-.! in management of large ^"";.„,i"n!',v l'',':'i!;. ... N.-w"v.>rk ' So vagea 1 I . HELP WANTED wanted — Storeman; thorou young man. Address Y. C, c SMB* ent Ex- WANTED Pirat-clasa carnation gu*l Hi; iii:ii-i-i.-.l; 11111-t ...me r.l. Address E. II. Kucstow i n. y. grower, by nd- \V Wl i:l. Kxperici ,,f his own. State 1 1..I-I-IV Exchange. -.l,i.ii!.] Ii; experience to Y. B.. ;.;-: WANTED— II ly i.,.,i. 1.. diio :il-.. I..l|. in ^r.-.-i.li..iis.-s; si 1\ 1-.--1 1 i.o. ; in.-tri- i.-.l n preferred. It. Sliaiil|..li .V S,.IH. ::::■*. 11 Ham. WANTED 1 1..I-I-. V.' J., '.-are Florists £« :::l U V.N-1 EH 1!. ..:■..'!. 1 Ma.li.-'..l. I: Ii "si 1 1 h ,':..: t man to I'L.rliam E if ia WML.- . - ' ■■ 1. r-r 1 -' p; hi : ■ ' i- ,"' '■? right 11 r... 1.1, 11,1, & AtklM, l:uil,.-rf..r.l. N. III'. Eli. n single young mar riencc in greenhouse work. diislrious wiel.ei- an.l ,,!' g i $20 per monili. beard 1 roe E . care 1 La-ills' Exchange. Must be an in- habits. Wages ai. Address X. WAV1 ED U .,■ He- right man A] i-i l.vi.'l Arnsterdan -I,. La" Me'riis I-lains, N. J 51 ■ {30 II, .Tease if B Hi ;;.''.: THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now ready. Write for particulars. • Price, $3.50. THE FLORISTS' EXCHAN6E, 2 Duine St.. N Y. The Florists' Exchange BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IL.rist plaee .,!' I % span; propagating house luu ft. I mine, Hate possession. Joseph greenhouse produ °Yej\ Pit I FOR SALE. ■20 ft., and in fairly go.al e,,n,lition. They , heated bv a No. 11 Fiirnani hot water heal For full 1 FOR SALE or RENT. Six H..0-.0. mi x Km feet Two Houses 6 x 100 feet Iron and slate benches; unsurpassed steam plant; water supply, 60 lbs. pressure; to- gether with 21/2 acres of land. CHAS. S. PRICE, Lansdowne, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Auction Sale oi Real Estate TO BE SOLD BY ORDER OF COURT JUNE 17th, 12 Noon AT BEECHER'S EXCHANGE 149 Orange Street, New Haven, Conn A valuable tract containing about. nix tee situated 'runt under full operation a comple' 1 bint, unhiding south. Tly slope-. Terms, ten per (hue ..f sale, balance on av- Dated New Haven, June EDWARD C. BEECHER, Committee of the Superior Court. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing complete modern, up-to-date houses, hiMtui:: .ipi-.Tiilu , is well watered, Located on a gentle ' -ah', hltlalh C nil approval III ilrcil lc Collll. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS MISCELLANEOUS l SALE— 20 to 30 boxe . 31/. in. pipe; expansion Write 1 511 Lenox Ave.. FOR SALE, four thousand feet of glass, averag- ing 12x14; two hollers, one Exeter and one Prc-ndergast: 12"0 feel l'.b-ln. pipe and 300 feet 2-in. pipe. Apply h. J,,lm Walsh, Flower Market, Itiver, N. Y. I'iiI; SALE — New; 2 I 10x12, 12x12, HlxlR single (.-lass, $2 alilatlng npi.aralus. Send I -r ]ai< 1365 to 1373 Flushing Av UeDtlon the Florists' At 66 N. Front Street, PHILADELPHIA When visiting the Seedsmen's Convention and look at the two cabinets t UP-TO-DATE ELECTROTYPES, containing over 1,300 cuts of Flower an Vegetable Seeds. Will be sold for one-tenth of cost. CUT THIS OUT JAPAN BAMBOO CANES oilier CANES offered. Just the thinj J.00. Prices ( -il the tluilLT f« -(MM) earh, $11.11 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., New York Cit DON'T YOU FORGET SIEBERT'S ZINC NEVER RUST GLAZING POINTS Are Positively the Best, l.ast Forever. Over S,000 pounds slipping. Effective <>n ii dine, eas\ to extrart. .; l>y mail. Hie. e\lr;i . 7 . a:ro ; 1 1 1 '1 New York. i, Ohio. ^■hb-el * 1-Y.tfliT, boston. Mass. ! W. Mi'i'MiliiU.'li S >.>,,-. l'melMIl:it], I 'lllO. Carncal.v I'avi:-. Kichmond, Ya. Charles T. Siebcrt, station H. Pittsburg, Pa. KIND WORDS NEVER DEE. Bellevue, Pa. Chables T. SiF.nriM :— Please book my order for M)ii ]„, uihIs ot Zme Ne\er bust (ihi/.irm Points. | have used fi\e diitrrent kinds- m the past twelve Mars, and n-me of them irjiv<- im: satisfaetion like yours. They will stay in. are easy to drive, no rights or lefts, will hoi. I th- "lasin plaee. and do /ine Pom pairs. I Points i: used. Your * ' lg TO- [ i truly, oints are the best to date. Chahi.ks II. Wilson, M'-r. tor Oraiit-W llson Floral Co. u-cs, and fed . California Privet . , 2 t - -' ord.-r. l'url,nmFree VfllllUI Ilia rllfDI j,];int tli.^nt •l\r..2 to 3 I s:«i.iiii i„t iikki. 2-u , '-• l". i ft., i ut I. i.-k, tn:i.i«i | \ I I 1 NIK Cl> \sl M l(>Kllll:s, Office .1(1.1 4th Ave.. Asbury Park, N.J [entlop the Florlats' Eicbapga when wrltlp 1500 Geraniums 2000 Gannas rssSfSS'jSS lOOOAItemanthera,16'1 )s2.oor 1000 " ^io-i m 500 Yellow Coleus *sJ 500 Centaurea Gymnocarpa , j CASH WITH ORDER, CHAS.A.KNAPP,c^Z?iHdi„.PliiIi UentloD the Florists* Exchange when wrlth QUE LORD S ; radiation One Coil Boiler, iWO f i ine C»il Poller, 2.201 nne Ericsson No. la Engine, One Hit, hiims Hot Water lleab-r. No. H! . ^ood working ( ine Kiiier Pumping Kn-i Boilers taken N.w 2-in. 'h Pipe. lUo. i»er foot net. Seeond band 2-iueh Pipe. 8c. per foot. Second hand IVinch Pipe, r>-pj.l.H) per doz. Plants from 5-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches hi£h, Sfi.UO per doz. ; 146.00 per 100. Plant-- fr-in * inch jiots. nice stocky plants, about -ii" r- -t iu.'i'.$:t ;.u per do/,.; $^por ion. Plants from 8-lnch pots. Just ready for a KENTIA FORSTERIANA inches high. .' J36.00 per 100. Plants from high. 4 to 6 1 LATANIA BORBONICA PANDANUS UTILIS PETER HENDERSON * CO. 2 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK The Florists' exchange 669 Pllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ I THE AMERICAN j CARNATION HOW TO GROW IT By C. W. WARD CHIS magnificent volume contains 300 pages of the most valuable and instructive information on the subject of Carnation Culture ever presented. Every carnationist needs a copy ; every grower should have a copy. Handsomely printed in clear large type on elegant wood cut paper. The illustrations are from life and are of an unusually high order of excellence. Order at once, or send 2-cent stamp for sample pages giving synopsis of contents, index, list of illustrations, etc. A. L DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. ^ 2 Duane Street PUBLISHERS NEW YORK rREADY] All orders Filled ! on Day ol { Receipt : price : $3.50 CAK.oGE I L.^, „ — i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiN WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL HORTICULTURAL BOOKS. Write Us Your Wants (Commercial Violet (Culture By DR. B. T. GALLOWAY § ft * ft ft * ft * ♦ it ft ft ft ft ft ft > HpHE extraordinary demand for copies of this most valuabl Violets has entirely consumed the first edition. A e treatise on the culture of SECOND EDITION Revised and brought down to date will be ready about August I, 1 903 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. ltd 2 Duane Street, NEW YORK 670 The Plorists' Exchange SPECIMEN BAYS A magnificent stock. All sizes. In many sizes. For outdoor decoration. KENTIAS LARGE AND SMALL. Tralnetf and Glipped Box Trees JUST RECEIVED Fine importation. 1500 Phalae- « nopsls. Schilleriana, Stuartiana, JJ£ Amabilis, etc. JJ= JUST RECEIVED § 5000 CATTLEYA TRIAN/E, in Splendid Condition. £ wc Ask for prices or call and Inspect stock. JjJ JULIUS ROEHRS I p RUTHERFORD, N.J. | THE BOSTON FERN FROM BENCHES. per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. Fine, bushy plants, 75c. and $1.00 each. CAN N AS % We have still 25,000 on hand in 35 of the best varie- ties, :ii very low prices. Write for price list. JOHN SCOTT Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 1207 Williamsburg ^f^f^f^^g^g^f^g^|^f^g.^^^^..f..f^f..f..t..f>.f»g..f..f..l..g.^^g. English Horticultural Notes. SOME NOVELTIES of special trade merit have been exhibited at horticul- tural meetings in London, Eng.. within the past two or three weeks. To name these in a line they are: Rubus molue- canus, a warm-greenhouse climber, with beautifully marked foliage, be- ing suitable for florists' decorations; Bull's White Excelsior Stock, which has large double flowers; Nicotiana Sanderi, a rose-pink flowered tobacco, and one likely to be eagerly sought; Cordyline (or Dracaena) P£re Charon, with dark, shining crimson leaves; and lastly, Richardia hybrida Solfatara, which may be described as a sulphur- colored Richardia (Calla) Elliottiana, and has a purple blotch at the base. RUBUS MOLUCCANUS.— The well- known Cissus discolor will very likely be always favored before Rubus moluc- canus, unless for the larger and heavier decorative displays. The leaves are 5 to 8 inches in length and three-lobed. They are velvety in texture, the whole surface being crinkled and veined. They are flushed and mottled with bright green, dark green and a glau- cous or silvery hue. They are stout and are borne alternately on long, slender, half-woody brown stems, which are, of course, pliable. Messrs. Veitch, of Chelsea, staged the plant. NICOTIANA SANDERI.— This was thought by many experts to be the best "new plant" brought before the judges at the recent Temple flower show in London, and Messrs. Sander & Sons, of St. Albans, are fortunate in possessing the stock. It is taller and finer in growth than the common, so-called tobacco plant (N. affinis) and its beau- tiful rose-pink flowers, which are abun- dant, have seemingly longer and nar- rower tubes. As an ornamental and easily grown plant it will doubtless be variably utilized. form, of capital habit, the foliage arch- ing downward, and colored a rich dark crimson, with streaks almost of a scar- let color. It was brought to London by Mons. L. J. Draps-Dom, of Laekin, Brussels, and received a certificate. RICHARDIA (CALLA OR ARUM) HYBRIDA SOLFATARA.— It is a con- siderable time since I first heard of this in Berlin. It has now been recognized by an award of merit in London when shown by Herr G. Bornmann, of Blak- enbourg, Harz, Germany. Being of a soft sulphur color and having a purple blotch at the base, the foliage, too, be- ing velvety in texture and splashed with white, it may find acceptance. ROSES. Souvenir de Pierre Not- ting is one of the teas of the future, and is doing well in England. Messrs. Paul & Son. of Cheshunt, Herts, had an award for their tea rose named Queen of Sweden and Norway, a dwarf grow- er, with soft creamy flowers flushed blush-fawn, and these are of good shape. In England, the Garden or Decorative Roses are being rapidly added to. Dor- othy Perkins is a good type of garden rose, and William Paul, of Waltham Cross, has htul his Waltham Rambler recognized. B. R. Cant & Sons, of Colchester, have likewise had an award for their somewhat similar Blush Rambler. Both of these are ram- pant, vigorous rambler roses, produc- ing huge free clusters of large, open, single pink flowers, with a pale or white center. Both have a place. DOUBLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS — Our growers have reached a high state of perfection with these, and the lead- ing cultivators are Blackmore & Lang- don Tiverton Hill, Bath; B. R. Davis & Sons, Yeovil; Ware, Ltd., Feltham, Middlesex, and John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, London. I can guarantee the merits as seen in England of the following named sorts: Mrs. Moger. salmon-scarlet; Mrs. Portman Dalton, blush-carmine. Mrs. W. P. Neal, white, faintly flushed blush; and Sir Thomas Lipton, orange-scarlet; all of which have been shown by Blackmore & Langdon. A pure white, fringed edge single, named Lady Home, from Laing & Sons, is a beauty. The name of Bull's stock mentioned in my last notes, is White Excelsior, and seeds sell at 3s. 6d. per pound; 70 per cent, are guaranteed to come good doubles. J. HARRISON DICK. Foley Floral Fotographs Send for my Floral Album size 12x11, containing 24 different itinera) designs. Sent to any part of the country by express, $7.00 c. o. d. 226-226' i BOWERY, NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange wbeo writing. PlDisus Nanus Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J, FtorlBtB* Kidm FERNSand PLANTS Ferns. A good variety of the best and hardr km. Is suitable tor fern dislies, etr., *:; ,, r loo German Ivy, 2'4 in.. $'_'.no per 100; 4 in., hie bushy plants. Sli.00 per 100 Grrtniiii in., ». 50 p.rlmi H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Uentlop the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBT. CRAIG & SON ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ ...CARNATIONS... ■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants ■ 5 Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Fa. J ! carnations J F. DORNER £. SONS CO. IA rAYETTE, IND. the Florists' Rxchen J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports — ALSO- Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD- CROWN CARNATIONS OrusaUtT ;hh I Flaming, (s.-ark-t), Kflmin-e (white); Indianapolia (pink), etc. Chicago Carnation Co., Met, his, CARNATIONS TO CLOSE OUT. Per 10 500 Mrs. Roosevelt »U » 2IM Golden Beauty 8 0 200 Viola Allen «0 1000 Harry Fenn 80 1000 AIpineGlow 10 0 250 Gaiety 6 01 100 Marshall Field WO 200 Penelope 80 100 Floriana S* 200 Challenger 8 01 THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Mfc Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlM, June is, 1908 The Florists' Exchange HAERENS BROS 671 SOMERGEM BELGIUM Extensive growers of AZALEA INDICA, PALMS, RHODODKNDRONS, and other DECORATIVE and FORCING PLANTS. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea EASTER LADV (or Hrerensiana), a soft pink, and we make the special offer of 100 nice 12-14 Inch plants for $25.00 at our nursery. Send your orders for Fall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada. c:Z°^r. AUGUST ROLKER * SONS, P7°52Box AUGUST ROLKER * SONS, %052Box 3 I Barclay St., New York ivben writing. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY ,-hinni Japt 1 Hi , fs ■ ruhitu tlrnsu. l't.-ri- ussiinciis... T.antrt'H I'tiodiit nnpi 1,1, t Uiv- 1000 r;iU> If ti\ mail ^,:'i';;; ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN SHORT 11IIIS, KJ. J. 11. 'iii l-'lorlsts' Exchange OfgWIs. Florists' orcNds. CATTLEYAS DENDROBIUMS CYPRIPEDIUHS. Large Importations Just Arrived. SANDER & SONS, Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 136 Llbe Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. KENTIAS 2', In. pots. I In. pots.... Ferns, $5.00 I Samuel S. Pennock, 1612 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK Wyncote, Pa. Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. At cost price. To clear out stock. BAV TREES A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, N, Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Paims^Ferns, araucanas Borb< pots, $6.00 per 100; doz.; 5-ln. pots, $2 pots, $40.00 per 100; Kedu ts. $15,110 pi- lim. f:i .." i $» win™ " BOSTON FERNS, ■ ">.. »»•«» »« "»• J. H. BORNHOEFT, Tipton, Ind. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlni ORCHIDS Our stock of established and freshly im- ported Orchids this season is exception- ally fine. Also a full line of Baskets, Peat and Moss for Orchids of best quality. Write for prices. LACER & HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Growers and Importers. Mention the Florists' Exchange whet I still have a full line of Plants for late planting or stocking up. Special low prices on Palms to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool grown and well- shaped plants. None better. Areca Lutescens, 3 plants to pot, 4, 6 and 6 In., $25 no. fin mi and $100.00 per 100. Kentia Helniiireaiia ami ForsteriniiH, 3.4. 6 and 6 In., $12.01), {25 1m. $10,110 an. 1 $100.00 per 100. Kei Begonia. 2 and 3 in.. $4.00 and $«.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, :i In $5 00 per 100. Draoenn Inilivlsa, 3 m.. $5. mi per 100; 4 and 6 in.. Jin. oo and $25.00 per 100. English Ivy, 2 ami 3 In.. $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2 in , J2.on p.-r Inn, 3 in.. $4.00 per 100. Geraniums, single Gen. Grant. .loubleGen. Grant. S. A. Nntt, Bonnot, Frances Perkins, 2 In.. $2.60 per Kill; 3 In. pots. $5.00 per 10n. Gladiolus Bulbs, L-oe.il mixture. 50c. per 100. ratifies, read) to I. loon. J! mi per 100. < ■: us. 3 111, $4.1111 per 100. \.-rl.enu, Kc.-irl.-l Mige. Petunia, Coleus, mixed; Ageratuni, liluo ami white, Lobelia, Aeli.vi-anlb.-s. red; \ It e i n.i lit beras, red and vellnw; Heliotrope. I.iaot \l\s-o..., I., in .11 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ih or 0. O. D. N. J. Verbenas. Quick Profits. Low Prices. ANNA FOSTER FERN /^HIS Fern is fast growing in popularity. There is no other Fern grown ^J which will return the profit so quickly. Being a female frond plant It reproduces faster than any Nephrolepls yet Introduced. The price Is so low the buyer is suro of large profits. The $20.00 per 100 plants will make $1.00 and $2.00 plants by Fall. A Fern once seen is sure to sell. I am now ready with as fine a lot of plants as were ever offered. 3 in pot-grown, $20 00 per 100. Plants from bench for 5 in., $6.00 per doz ; for 6 in., $9 00 per doz. Plants in pots, 6 in , $12 00 per doz ; 7 in, $24 00 per doz.; 8 in., $36.00 per doz.; 9 in., $4 00 each; 10 in., $5 00 each. These are beautiful plants for immediate sales. The call for large plants in New York, Chicago and other cities has been such that I have been unable to All my orders since January 1st UDtil this month. These plants are grand for Summer decoration. 20,000 Also Now Ready BOSTON FERNS $25.00 per 100. Cut from bench. I hope to have 100.000 small Bostons for Summer delivery, $...00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Book your orders early. Bostons will be in greai demand for next season. Put plants now ready. 6 in., $6.00 per doz ; 7 in., $9.00 per doz. ; Sin., $15.00 pel doz.; 9 in., $21.00 per doz. Larger plants, in In. and 12 In., on application. Also 10,000 KENTIA PALMS 10,000 ALTERNANTHERAS 2y, in., $25.00 per 1000. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., Dorchester. Mass. 672 The Florists' Exchange POUNDED IN 1888. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at Aw York J'ost Office a* Second data Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A, T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO, LTO, 2,4, 6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P. 0. Box 1 697. Telephone 3766 John. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico. $1.00. To foreign countries in postal union. $2.00. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Reg- istered Letter. The date on the address label indicates when subscription expires. BINDERS. The publishers can supply binders which will hold the papers for one com- plete volume, holding them in perfect ADVERTISING RATES. Per inch, $1.25. Special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing discounts on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for classified advertisements. Copy must reach this office not later than Thursday to secure Insertion In is- sue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. Contents. PAoe American Peony Society 673 American Pomological Society 672 Annandale (N. Y.) Rose Show 676 Azaleas, Sander's Prize (Illus.) 675 Briefs for Busy Florists 674 Canadian News 665 Carnations Planted in 1903 674 Changes in Business 673 Exhibitions .' 676 English Horticultural Notes 670 Firms Who Are Building 673 French Roman Hyacinths 662 Gypsophilas 674 Horticultural Trials and Bliss (Poetry) 672 Lily Crop Japan 662 Market, Review of 677 New Greenhouses at Seeaucus, N. J. (Illus.) 676 New York Florists' Club 675 Nursery Department 664 OBITUARY: George Hancock 672 Plants, Rare, at Ghent Quinquen- nial (Illus.) 675 Primula Farinosa (Illus.) 674 Primula Scotica (Illus.) 674 Question Box 673 Reflections on Current Topics 672 Roses, Cultivation of Outdoor 678 Seed Trade Report 661 SUPPLEMENT: Avenue of Norway Spruce 672 Sweet Pea, Statistics of 662 TRADE NOTES: Boston, St. Louis, Orange, N. J... 665 Buffalo, Hartford, Philadelphia... 676 Indianapolis 677 New York 6S0 Cincinnati, Pittsburg, San Fran- Chicago, Kansas City, Montclair, N. J 6S3 Worcester, Mass 685 World's Fair Notes 662 World's Fair Palace of Horticulture 675 Of the 500 flower stands in the me- tropolis, says the New York Sun, the average stock amounts to $100 and the stand itself to $50. Seventy-five thou- sand dollars is invested in these stands and their wares, which are looked after by 1,000 men. The El Paso County Horticultural So- ciety, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is considering the matter of erecting some sort of permanent memorial to its late president, H. C. Harris, whose death was recently chronicled in these col- umns. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT Avenue of Norway Spruce. The sight of single specimens of Nor- way spruce is a common one, and hedges of it can be found on all old estates, but rarely are avenues of the trees met with, especially of the char- acter of that on the W. W. Phelps' es- tate, at Teaneck, N. J., which our illus- tration represents. These trees line both sides of a fine road leading to the ruins; and the avenue is a source of much interest to all who see it. It is sometimes objected that these evergreen lined avenues are unnatural and out of place. I have seen them too formal in appearance, on small places, but on estates, where roads run for miles, they are entirely in keeping with nature. I know of a forest of hemlock not far from Philadelphia, now embraced in a park, in which a road has been laid out through the trees, and, save the rocks and little under- brush here and there, it looks no more wild than does this avenue of Norway spruce. It would be a shady drive through it in Summer and a compara- tively warm one in Winter. Donald Matheson, the gardener on the Phelps estate, gives the date of the planting of these trees as in 1880. They were then little fellows, but 18 inches high. Now they are 45 feet on an average. Anyone passing through this avenue, or any avenue of these trees, will find a great diversity of character in them —some of very luxuriant growth, some of almost weeping character; and, if in Spring when they are pushing out their buds, some far earlier than others. Experts say the ones that push early are the handsomest specimens in the end, making a more luxuriant growth than the others. Referring to the height of these ave- nue trees when planted, 18 inches, though a little larger could have been planted as safely, there is no denying that far better results are obtained from the planting of small-sized trees than large ones. JOSEPH MEEHAN. American Pomological Society. All indications point to a largely at- tended and important meeting of the American Pomological Society at Hor- ticultural Hall, in Boston, September 10-12 next. An interesting program is assured, as many of the leading horti- culturists of the United Stales and Canada have already given notice of their intention to be present and par- ticipate in the proceedings, thus giving to the discussions that broad inter- national character for which the meet- ings of this society are noted. Reduced rates will be given by the railroads and the opportunity should not be neg- lected by any horticulturist who can possibly reach Boston. The new plan for ad interim exami- nation of new fruits entered in com- petition for the Wilder medal, which is now in effect, is arousing very active interest among fruit growers. Under this plan the originator, discoverer or introducer of a new variety is given the opportunity to submit specimens of his production to a jury of competent and disinterested experts for examination, whenever the fruit reaches the proper stage of maturity. These experts make a careful examination of the varieties submitted to them and make a report upon each to the committee of awards, in advance of the biennial session of the society. Originators in remote sec- tions of the country are thus afforded an opportunity to compete for this highly esteemed trophy on equal foot- ing with those residing near the meet- ing place of the society and regardless of the time of year when their varieties mature. Competition is not restricted to members of the society, but is free to all, no entry fee being required. This plan was made public by the executive committee of the society in April, and already some thirty new sorts, com- prising varieties of strawberry, rasp- berry, sand cherry, grape, peach, plum, pear, apple, loquat and pecan have been entered for examination. These are from widely separated climatic regions, representing eleven States, territories and provinces. Specimens of them are now being examined by the proper sub- committees as they mature. Entries of other new varieties may be made at any time. $ [ (©bituarp ] <|> George Hancock. George Hancock, senior member of the firm of George Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich., died Saturday morning, June 6. He had been in poor health for the past year. Mr. Hancock was born in Devonshire, Eng., April 27, 'ISIS. He married in England. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock came to New York in 1S49. They went to Michigan in 1S65, settling at Spring Lake, where he became engaged in the lumbering business. He moved to Grand Haven in 1S77 and had been a resident of that city ever since. Mr. Hancock had always led an active life and was always prominent in carrying forward any enterprise that might be to the improvement of the community. He was one of the first men in Michi- gan to introduce the cultivation of cel- ery in that State. His first experiments with celery were made as early as 1866. On account of poor health and the consequent necessity of an outdoor oc- cupation, Mr. Hancock took up the business of raising fruits and vege- tables in 1S72. Later he added the floral department to his establishment and his success in these lines was re- markable. For years he had been associated with his son, James G. Han- cock, under the firm name of George Hancock & Son. The firm was greatly interested in carnation growing and in- troduced into commerce several new varieties. The deceased's character and integ- rity were above reproach and he held the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. His wife died on January 31, 1894. He is survived by his son, James G. Hancock, his daughter, Mrs. Frank C. Bury, of Detroit, and seven urnmlchildren. The funeral was held from the late residence on Washington avenue Mon- day afternoon. Horticultural Trials and Bliss. Lo! the commuters, at this time of year, Be-parcelled and distracted as of yore. Like hunted hounds their visages appear. E'en as in Winter, maybe somewhat Which lids with woe the tired commute cup, As they traverse the cockroach -spri Yet there are Summer woes, and rabid ire Possesses those waii. pallid folk to-dav Who plod at morn and eve their native a peaceful ntenance would dwell upon each TO See if SmK To note the hauteur of his bui Suburban bliss consists, wher tained, Of sitting i how your products may Small mattei proceed, So long's the others' wither, pall and with greed, Gloat o'er the cad .pillars' daily raid. Then on his railings lean with cynic truck, And with a voice attuned to stab and rile Cheerfully murmur: "What, once more A Card Mrs. Edith A. Withers thanks the members of the New York Florists' Club for their expression of sympathy on the death of her late husband, James W. Withers. June 7, 1903. Reflections on Current Topics MR. EDITOR: As that mulish topic appears to interest some of your read- ers, kindly afford me space for one more reflection on what has appeared in your columns on the subject. I ac- cept John G. Esler's nomination to form one of the proposed hinny quar- tette. Fortunately, I am eligible, hav- ing been classified heretofore by "Last- man" in the genus Equus var. asinus. As an S. A. F. convention innovation, allow me to suggest that the poet laureate of the craft be asked to con- tribute a lyric to be entitled "Only a Peony Blossom," with hee-haa accom- paniment, to be brayed by the quartette for the delectation of the delegates to Milwaukee; followed by an original recitation by Rudd on "Asses I have known; or when is a committee not a committee?" — the effervescence of the ginger jar. This entertainment to oc- cur in the program after the secretary John Birnie's interesting communi- cation further convinces me that I am out of the running for that bowling contest. I rest satislicd, and rejoice ac- cordingly. I see Mr. Birnie is still af- flicted with what De Quincey desig- nates anagnorisis regarding my person- ality. If that "flea" were as lazy and accommodating as its relation that stimulated the Scotchman's benediction for the Duke of Argyll, John's thumb might be broad enough, and his pa- tience enduring enough to effect its capture; but being a mule of another color, it remains as elusive as the set- tlement of the essay question, accord- ing to "E. L.'s" ideal. The long-looked-for book, "The American Carnation," has at last ma- terialized, and, having procured a copy, I have been interested in the various reviews of it that have appeared in the trade papers. These reviews in general must be very gratifying to the author, as well as to the publishers. No book written was ever perfect, and a "damn- ing with faint praise" is sometimes due to the disposition and present state of mind of the critic— who through a mis- conception of his ability, or the lack of it, "drops the substance in his ef- fort to catch the shadow," as Spencer says — more than to flagrant inherent defects in a work. I am led to reflect thusly on reading what purports to be a criticism of Mr. Ward's book in one of your Western contemporaries, more particularly those portions of it which make mere bald assertions with- out specification in support thereof. One wonders, too, why adverse com- ments on "Scott's book," should be dragged into a criticism of "Ward's book," neither of which has any rela- tion to the other! This looks like a "dirty insinuation," purposely planned in order to be noxiously nasty! The author of the criticism in question ap- pears to have been imbued with the spirit of the splenetic individual who wailed, "Oh, that mine enemy would write a book!" A humorous part of the criticism oc- curs when the critic, who complains of "careless writing" in Mr. Ward's book, employs such bunkum in his own production as "somewhat daring meth- ods of thought," etc. That reminds me of the author of a Chrysanthemum Annual who once told the public that John Thorpe had "brusque yet kindly features." The glass houses story should never be forgotten by re- viewers. However, the critic entirely voices my sentiments when he says: "The book is one which every grower must have." I continue my "ponderings over pages of forgotten lore," and though not a "current topic" am led to remark: Has it ever occurred to the general reader how much American horticultural lit- erature owes to the English institution named "Kew"? That establishment is the alma mater of many of the old- time and present contributors to the trade and other class papers. (That does not infer the writers are to be in- cluded in Birnie's category of those now "who do not know so many things that ain't so."). In a list of "old Kewites" that recently came under my eye I ob- serve the following familiar names, that often have appeared here as those The Florists' Exchange 673 Ithnls nl .inn 1. 101 i ti Michael I ::>■ ker. u 111 . left K, u m vS4. a writer on insect ajul plant sub- .,■ ts, .mil r a l k on i In ysnnthe- Hb and now ed ol one of your ^temporaries. Robert Cameron, the •uralor of the Botanic Hardens at ■ l urd, Mass.. an IntcrestihK writer .„ fjarii.aiiiiB subjects; left :\s;. Edward J. Canning, curator of I! ' Hardens. Si i i -II, ;,., Northampton, Mass.. left Kew In 1887, 1 contributor to the trade tapers. William Falconer, than whom I man Is i" tter know n to ■ I'S of horlieiilUlral Journals, through lis numerous writings, author of a Mink on mushroom culture, formerly I 1 irdening when it was an .rlglnal paper, recently supet in i , mbm I Seh,. nl. ■> Park. Pittsburg, and now n charge of a ;.i i y in A 11.:- ,-heny. Pa. M r Pa li om i li I't Kew in Da Id Foulis, now deceased, left he Institution in 1865— a writer on golf, i plant topics. Theoph. D. Hatfield left Kew in 1S7S, now in charge if the famous Hunncwell Gardens near boston, an authority on chrysanthe- mums ami a versatile writer on plants generally. Ernest Hemming, whose notes on herbaceous and other plants Hear often In current horticultural Hature. He left Kew in 1891. Fred. Soldring. a florist, of Albany, N. T., a ■trlbutor on orchids, left Kew in 1879. James Gurney. the well-known :urator of the Botanic Gardens. St. Ixiuis, Mo. Janes Mcl'herson, Tun- ton, N. J., who is contributing a series )f articles on the geographical distribu- tion of plants to Park and Cemetery; tie left Kew in 1S64. The late lamented rhomas Meehan, of Germantown, I'a., left Kew in 1848. His work in and for American horticulture remains an en- lurlng monument to him. Lastly, William R. Smith, "to whom the na- tions turns for what is best in botany. and what is best in Burns," curator of the National Botanic Gardens, Wash- ington, D. C; left Kew in 1852. These are some of the Kew men whose writings adorn the pages of our trade papers, ancient and modern; and who will say that they have not done much to advance the art in America? My only regrets on conning the pages of that English pamphlet were that, not emblazoned there were the cogno- mens of E. L.. the ginger jar man, W. S., Ivera. J. Austin Shaw and others In the United States afflicted with ' iico-thes seribeinli. including JOB. Job's Identity. Editor Florists' Exchange: I know you will set me down as an old ass (or a mule) for presuming to write opinions to your valuable paper from such a wayback town as this, but I have been so taken up lately with the reflections of Job, and the efforts that some other writers have been putting forth to identify that ■aesake of the patriarch, that I thought I would put in my oar and Hie the whole matter. When I was in New York a few- weeks ago, one of your big-bug florists invited me to attend the club meeting with him. Says I, "I don't come to your town often and I have made up my mind to go and see the waxworks in the Eden Musee, and. unless there is something very attractive going on at your club, you can count me out." "Will," says he. "we shan't have any wax figures on exhibition at the club. but I heard that Job was coming to the meeting, and, you know. Job would knock the spots out of any wax figure." Says I. "You fellows down here are all barking up the wrong tree. Job would not live in New York rent free. He's a Buffalo man. Why, I sized up his writings a long time ago. You may fool me on dyed carnations, but you ican't do it on newspaper writers. Job Us a Buffalo man and I know it. See liow he tackles every subject that icomes up. and does it in good shape, r-oo. Who but Buffalo's only author i would be able to handle every topic in 'such a masterful style? No, your club imeeting may he all right and lively, but excuse me this time. I must see the waxworks," and I did. We haven't got a florists' club here m Herkimer, the town is hardly big enough for that yet. There are only in the business here, and with loss, i think, bUt I don't \saiu ■ dr) up here, ind i upi i in thinking by this time thai the wi ather is nol half as o. i it Ing ; so no uioi , ., , pri cut. II. A SEEJD, lb i I, in, ,, X. Y, American Peony Society. nizatlon of th« Vmi i li an Peony Soclet] was compli troit. Thui -li, evening .Mine 11. Thlrty-slN niomboi .n . .i ... porate under t he New fori Officers elected were: President, C. w Ward Queens, N 5 ■ < i luy a. Bryant, Pri , til.; ecn tary, A. 11. Fewkes. Newton Highland insurer, J. H. Humphreys, Philadelphia. Executive committee: President, vice-president, sei r< treasurer, ex-ofnclo, and C. S. Han York. Nob.; B, A. Reeves, Cleveland. Ohio, and William A. Peterson, Chi cago. Nomenclature Committee: Will- iam A. Peterson. C. J. Mallo> . Km In I.-,., N. Y .; John A. i'h.-i,lbn, 1 N. Y.; J. F. Rosenfield, West Point. Neb.; A. H. Fewkes. Exhibition Com- mittee: Guy A. Bryant, E. A. Reeves, James \\ heeler, Brookline, Mass. Press I'm Ittee: C. Betscher, Canal Dover Ohio; C. S. Harrison. J. II. Humphreys. The date of the next meeting is to be decided by the directors. A. H. FEWKES, Secretary A. P. S. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. NORFOLK. VA.— The Norfolk Floral Company will engage in business here. We are advised by W. W. Ronsinger. Montezuma. N. C. that W. A. Davis & Co.. Marion. N. C, have dissolved. OXFORD. PA.— George Sagers has bought of Joseph Philips the store prop- erty and greenhouses at Lombard, Md., for $3, MONTPELIER. VT.-E. Jacohs has sold his greenhouse and business to Emslie Bros., of Bane, and gives possession of the same July 1. NEWTON. N. J.— Messrs. William M. Reider & Brother have purchased and will operate the greenhouse establishment of the late H. W. Merriam, at 8 Union place. A new greenhouse is in course oi .notion and another is contemplated next Fall. Roses and carnations will be specialties. STONEHAM. MASS.— Nelson Parker has sold his estate No. 10 Pomeworth street, consisting of a 9-room house, 32.000 square feet of land, two large greenhouses and all sashes, tools, etc., to James H. Delay, of Somerville, who will make extensive improvements and en- large the greenhouses. The property is assi ssed on .500. DAVENPORT. IA.— Articles of incor- poration have been filed for the Iowa Bird Company. The general business of the company will be to deal in birds of Hi. songster variety, in cages and other accessories, and also to deal in flowers, seeds, flower pots and garden accessories. Furthermor.-. they will deal in curios. aquarium fish and aquarium supplies. 11 apital stock of the corporation is SI". in. I li. hi liable is $1,000. The prlncip business Is in this city. Tl are the Incorporators and officers of the President, P. AY. Ma.fi manager. T. G. Rlckman; secretary treasurer. G. E. Madden. SAN JOSE. CAL.— A corporation has •en formed in this m ,nd Mill, y of the - seed growing and distribut- The concern will be known •les C. Navli t < !omi Navlet, who , ml in a few of the Modi • Souse, and w. Boscbken. of the Boschk, , : entire lnt< 1 1 let who ' has conducted here To the ■-• ■ acres of seed land he contro manufacturing plant in the Bethel] block, on San Ca other valuable ass. -is. Tin secured M acres near this city to l plants for mail orders. Summer Treatment of Steam Boilers. 1 126) ll. I. .1 I i • i '•,■ , all Summer. Should the boil i bave been emptied time and there is any likelll I that the water has become muddy, it will be best to draw off the water and fill the boiler. Mrs. Frances Joost Carnation. (126) A K— The originator of Mrs. Frances Joost carnal sold, of Mineola, N. Y. The flower, we I" In \ o, was nauiod ill hoi I an timable ladj oi that nami FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING \X.\ ABBi IK MICH I ii ii • ■ v. in rose housi d20 feet. DAVENPORT, IA.— John Kay. florist. Is building a home on Locust and Chrii tj Cl.nVERKVIU.K. \ i l; i I is erecting a large greenhouse on his prop- erty on North Main street. Beach Jas E 670 Beiiulieu H Bill Ili.L.il W C Bernini; 11 '1 Berger it it ft. Co Bli a ■■ J & Co Black I'lius . Bin.- Hill Nurs i',il.; ii. .1.1. ink ,\ aii. in- •;-■■■ li.ii W A 068 Bonnet Bros 883 Burnnocft I II 671 l:.o I . . - T T i ■ r I- 'Is I Bradshaw & Ilurtinui, Erainard D W 'i':! Brant & Noe 679 Bri i neman J D 673 Brow n Bros Co. . ■ .663 i i S ' o 684 Brown P 062 1 nil 679 1 ft Co. .862 i i i 060 Caldwell die W'-ioib 11, an ... 880 ' ill Carn Co 662 oi. ii \ B 667 Carmodj -t D t>so Chicago Cam Co. . .870 i ' lilli'i'l I' II 004 l; .l.lin--i..i, ..... ' -.1. twill Pawn Miiivir 886 I in.- . ... 680 ' II a..| A ,| .,„- CO. .'''IT ■ .am. li li 687 Udge Bros ''.7s ' ottage Gardens — 670 Cowee A oot Cowen'a N S Hunter 0011 ■ ,.o- B S S in 'IT" , , rrnw-i Pern I 1 uiu.liiohuln .1 H ma; I ill Flower I in ,,,u,l .1 I: Ghormley w ! ' 0 Gunthei w ii it . . ■ . i . n Co ,..;i stooUioir ti Bliimpp ft '■ p'ii!-,',n, C 1 Son! :■, 87! i ViiiiKlinti'K s.i Store li ft Bon - .07n w . bi i n .-. ,;., : Welch Broi . 661 Willi. n„ i- . ..;si ■ .. 881 ■ S"""" C ■ INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS ■ - i wis. si i DS, i '. i II i • . ■ . . M ' Poster I. II i I", . LV [go, Bn ill .... .nsr, .lames It II Jennings i: B 882 .r.'ssainine I. in I Johnson & St Jones II I ,1,','sleii I II iMi-lai; W I i' Nurseries 071 King Cons Co 686 Knapp C 1 Kosler .• . ,i I I 680 n.se loir- Hens Landreth D 681 I, L - i I.uril ,V Bin i, 663 666 Manlialtai, Suj. I '" il.ls I ■ MeC-arllo ' , I \ li . 678 ,,-. A N'anh 866 Cut Flower Co. 681 Perkins .1 .1 OKI Phlla Mail. •■:- I 866 ... p M .170 Piers. ui-S.-'i ritiehurst ' 7" 71 ■ ('atlas ... 686-70 ' 7s Conifers 683 ' , , 663 Cosmos 666 Cupbca 667 -" , 'I 666 061 ' ■ Dahlias . . ■ .... 663 603 . 86 Kolieverln Pern Balls Feverfew 007 859-64 ..,.1 Fuchsias 667 | Marigold . -:, I ' y Nasturtium 81 I Nurserj si 004 ■ Pardutithiis 86 Pelargoniums 867 ■ PI ,., Plumbago Primula .. Frivol .. .'.vrelliriim Bu.ll.eekla ,e,l, Small fruits . Spiraea ...... - Sir.. t, dandies . Sweet William I', -etaliles . a; 71 7o ■ Wistaria 663 Yucca 863 Man S. Ad Writer, Baskets . . Boilers . . . - Florists' Supplies Flower P,.l Gl Os I Hall Insur. , •: l.ni r os is:, si; Musi lea OS I Mushroom Spawn . .881 '-' i Printing . Bustle Wort . . .. 660 Tile Tinfoil ... Tools, Implei i. Ventilntors ' 674 The Florists' Exchange BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. FERNS. — Young stock of Boston Fern, to be grown on for next Winter's work, will make better plants if plant. -d on a bench in the greenhouse, than it will if grown in pots right through the Summer. Three or four inches of soil in the bench is plenty deep enough for the plants, and the young plants should be placed far enough apart so that they will have room to grow and not get crowded before the beginning of September, when it will be time to lift and pot them. The new fern, Nephrolepis Piersoni will no doubt thrive well under the same treatment, and as there will un- doubtedly be a big demand for speci- men plants of this novelty, it will pay to plant it on the benches and grow it carefully, avoiding all undue forcing and unnatural conditions until we be- come better acquainted with its re- quirements. ARAUCARIAS. — When these are grown in quantity, it is preferable to have them in a lath house during the warm months. If such a house be not available, the next best thing is to put the araucarias out doors, and with the aid of a few posts, stretch a piece of canvas over the plants, leaving the sides open. A few inches thickness of ashes should be laid on the ground, on which to stand the pots, then there will be no danger from the drainage becoming clogged. CYCLAMEN.— These should be out in the frames now and making rapid growth. Shade them from the full force of the sun every day, go over them twice a day and water such as are dry, using the watering pot in preference to the hose pipe. Shift the plants into larger pots as required, never allowing them to become root- bound until they have reached the flowering-sized pots. Primula Farinosa. (The Bird's Eve Primrose.) To the lover of hardy plants the genus Primula gives many gems, and the bird's eye primrose is one of the foremost. Mr. Robinson, in his book on alpine plants, says of P. farinosa: "No sweeter flower holds its head up to kiss the breeze that rustles over the elevated bogs and mountain pas- tures of Northern England. It is not. however, solely a native of Britain, but is also found in our American flora, be- ing found from Maine to Quebec, and as far north as Greenland." It is usually found in moist places, where the soil is rich in humus, and so in cultivation it succeeds best when it can get plenty of moisture; but it will not succeed if the moisture is in any way stagnant. The flowers are of a lilac purple shade, with a yellow eye. The flower stalks are slender and usually have a powdery substance on them. The leaves are oblong and ar- ranged in a rosette, from the center of which the flower stalks spring. The under surface of the leaves is like the flower stalks covered with a silvery- The accompanying illustration is from a photograph of a pan of plants raised from seed. When treated in this wav this primula makes a good pot plant. W. H. WAITE. Primula Scotica. This gem of the British flora is a very near ally to the bird's eye prim- rose, P. farinosa; in fact, some botan- ists claim that it is merely a variety; but from personal observation, both in its native state and in cultivating the two plants side by side, I am of opin- ion that it is distinct enough to be a species. I have never seen it develop the more loose and larger habit of P. farinosa. One of my hobbies is plant .collecting, of which I have many pleasant mem- ories, but none more vivid than when I first saw P. scotica growing in its native habitat in the far north of Scot- land. It is a very rare plant, being found only in a few localities and these places are far from the busy haunts of men. The leaves are whitish and cov- ered with a mealy substance on the un- derside. The flowers are of a rich pur- ple, with a large clear yellow eye, borne on stalks when growing wild which sel- dom reach more than from one to two inches high, although under cultiva- tion I have seen the flower stalks as long as from four to six inches. The main difference between P. scotica and P. farinosa is the more dwarf and stouter habit of the former. There is also a dwarf form of P. farinosa, name- ly. P. acaulis. This, although as dwarf as P. scotica. has not the same stout habit. The plant under notice is very difficult to establish in a garden. I have been fairly successful with it, growing it on a piece of sod (it is found in damp pastures), but the best way to establish it is from seed. The illus- tration is of a pan of seedlings raised by me and grown in a cold frame, the pan being kept plunged to the rim in sand so as to insure an even degree of moisture. Regarding the raising of hardy prim- ulas from seed, like many other al- pines the seed should be sown as soon as ripe; it will thus insure a much bet- ter germination than if kept a month or two. W. H. WAITE. PRIMULA FARINOSA. Gypsophilas. The gypsophilas are a very useful class of plants, good for the rock gar- den, for the border, and also for cut- ting. Perhaps the one most generally known is G. paniculata, a very useful adjunct to any florist's garden where decorative material is in demand. Be- ing produced on long wiry stems, the abundant small white flowers are so light and graceful that they can be used in combination with all highly colored blooms, as with their light, feathery sprays they give a mist-like appearance which adds both beauty and grace to any bouquet. The period of blooming seems to vary somewhat. Usually they flower dur- ing July and August, but this season will bring the flowers out in June. They are readily raised from seed, which should be sown in the open in early Spring and the seedlings transplanted the following Fall or Spring into rows or beds as opportunity affords. After this a good annual dressing of manure and keeping the plants clean is about all they require. G. paniculata compacta is a more dwarf and compact form of the above named. Two varieties not very generally known are G. Steveni and G. repens monstrosa. G. Steveni, a native of the Caucasus, is a very neat-growing plant, with glaucous green foliage and pure white flowers very much larger than those of G paniculata. borne in large loose panicles. The flowering stems be- ing nearly 2 feet long, makes it a very useful plant for cutting. It may be associated with other flowers, or used separately. The flowering period May and June. It is from seed, but does not appear t offered in the trade. G. acutifolia is very similar to above. G. repens monstrosa is quite a ily rais.-d introduction, with foliage and growt very must of the appearance of a cat nation. It must be propagated in th Fall. In early Spring it throws up flowering stem a foot or more high, be with numerous panicles of good whit flowers equally as large as those c G. Steveni, but more numerous, com mencing to flower in early May. G. Rokejewki is another new-come a tall, coarse-growing variety wit large loose panicles of white flower: much later than any of the preceding G. repens is a lovely plant for th rockery or border. It is of a trailin habit and produces numerous pink an white flowers nearly all Summer. G. cerastoides is another excellet plant for rockwork. Nicholson's Di< tionary of Gardening gives its height s 3% feet, but most dealers in hard plants say it is a low-growing variet: Here at Riverton and at Bronx Pari N. Y., it is from 6 to 8 inches high, an is an exceedingly pretty plant, wit white flowers veined with red. All of the above are useful plant They should have good, deep root rui being a very deep-rooted class c1 plants. HEltmOKT (IKEENSMITH. Carnations Planted in 1903. . Crabb & Hunter, Grand Kapid Mich., report as follows; We eon mended planting May 1, and tinishe May 10. Our varieties are: White- 5.000 White Cloud. 5.000 Flora Hill. 5,0< Glacier; light pink— Morning Glor : , Mrs Ilimnli.'lliam 1. , Co-neviev Lord 1,000; dark pink— Irene 5,000, Th Marquis 500, Cressbrook, Dorothy, Mr: E. A. Nelson 500 each, Mrs. Lawso 4,000; red or scarlet— G. H. Crane 4,00i Mrs. Potter Palmer 500. Estelle 501 crimson — Governor Roosevelt 1,001 General Gomez 200; yellow, variegate —Dorothy Whitney; white variegated Mrs. George M. Bradt 2.000, Gaiety 200 Prosperity 2,000. Discarded— White Daybreak, Hoosie; Maid. Mme. chapman. Alba. Noveltj Golden Beauty. General Maceo, an. Eldorado. Will try again Harry Fen and J. H. Manley. Baur & Smith, Indianapolis, bega planting in the field April 25, finishi ing the work May 15. They have som' 50,000 plants. In white, the favont varieties are: Flora Hill, Queen Louise Lorna, White Cloud, Alba, Indian;; Market, John Mitchell, Seedling. He! Majesty, Governor Lowndes, Innoeenc and Lillian Pond; light pink, Elma Fragrance. Success, Enchantress. Bea trice and Fascination: dark pink, In dianapolis. Freedom, Mrs. T. W. La\-- son, Mrs. E. A. Nelson, Ethel Crockei President McKinley, Mrs. Theodon Roosevelt and Sibyl; red or scarlet G. H. Crane, America, Adonis, Apollo; Mrs. Potter Palmer, The News and A seedling; crimson. Hai lowarden, Gov- ernor Roosevelt; white variegated, Stella. J The Florists' Exchange New York Florists' Club. Notwithstanding the very Inclement wr;n her "ii m la >. evening, J une 8, a B} attendance of members was pres- «ii t at the regulai club m ig, Presl- in-nt Troy occupied the chali Mtei a very lull discussion of the subject, those presi nt indl< ated I heir preler- B a as to a n ad route to .Milwau- kee, in the West Shore and its connect- ing lines, and the i ommit tee ana fetation was authoi Ized to ai i accord- ingly. Invital Ions « ei ■■ rei el\ ed from Kjretarj Sullivan, ol the I >et roil Floi lsts' club, asking the Intendln di le ■In the Detroit members and Kvel with them to Grand Haven, Be aci oss the lake to M ilw aukee. The matter was left In the hands ol the committee. •\ lei tei was recelt ed from Mrs. E. A. Withers thanking the club Co] lutions of sympathy en the death of her husband. Janus \V. Withers, ol Am. ru an i lardening. The committee appointed to prepare resolutions on the death of P. L. Har- ris, an honorary member of the club, submitted a report In which they tes- tified to the high personal character, and great ability ol the deceased! his s.'H i. si i. his love for his fellow- members of the craft and his untold kindness. His professional career should be an example to the younger generation. He built an everlasting monument in the wonderful collection of plants which h.- bad gathered and grown for his employer, and estab- lish, id for himself an enviable fame. Ho was the truest of friends, one of the foremost gardeners in this country and an ornament to the horticultural pro- fession. A copy of the resolutions was ordered sent to the deceased's family. Chairman Traendly, of the outing committee, reported satisfactory prog- ress, and had on hand copies of the program of sports, which is a most in- teresting and varied one. Applications for outing tickets, as well as remit- tances, should be made early. Messrs. Lenk.-r. nMaia and Plumb were constituted a committee of awards to judge some peony exhibits on display. President Troy appointed as a nom- inating committee to name officers for the coming year: Messrs. Sheridan, Burns, O'Mara, Plumb, May and Tay- lor. It was announced that the bowling fraternity would meet on Tuesday last at Thirty-flrst street and Broadway for the purpose of getting up a team to represent the city in the Milwaukee contest. The club adjourned to meet the sec- ond Monday in October. Rare Plants at Ghent Quinquennial. Our illustration shows a prize group of new and rare plants exhibited by- Sander & Sons, of St. Albans. Eng.. SANDER & SONS' PRIZE WINNING COMMERCIAL AZALEAS AT GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION. and Bruges, Belgium, at the recent Ghent Quinquennial Exposition. Some of the plants appearing in the picture Asparagus Sprengeri variegata, a va- riegated form of this well-known sub- ject. Saintpaulia ionantha variegata. Alpinia Sanderae. a species from New Guinea, with erect stems, ascending, very shortly stalked, glabrous leaves, 4 to 4% inches long, % to lVt inches wide, rich, shining green, tapering at both ends, regularly striped at close intervals, with broad, white bands diverging from the midrib to the mar- gin. Heliconia Edwardus Rex. introduced from New Guinea, is one of the most striking of colored foliage plants. It has bold musa-like foliage, with broad- ly oblong acuminate leaves, pale yel- lowish green on the upper surface, with a red midrib, and irregular blotches of the same color, the lower surface of a uniform rich crimson. The young leaves are rolled round like a furled flag, so as to show the rich coloration of the under surface. Polypodium Knightiae, a graceful Australian fern, with long narrow arching fronds, pinnately divided, with the pinnae prettily subdivided into linear acute lobes of unequal lengths, and more or less crested. Dracaena Rothiana variegata, Dra- caena Victoria and Ficus pandurata are also included in the group. World's Fair Palace of Horticulture The Palace of Horticulture at the World's Fair at St. Louis is on the summit of Skinker Hill, and is sep- arated from the Palace of Agriculture by 250 feet of model landscape gardens. The beautiful palace, 400xS00 feet in its extreme measurements, is in the form of a cross with a center pavilion, 400 feet square, and two wings, each 204x230 feet. The wings are divided from the center pavilion by glass pun tions and the floor of each is 1 feet low - er than that of the center pavilion. This difference in elevation produces a monumental effect, which is further heightened by the use in the main en- trance on the north front of two tow- ers 150 feet high. The eastern wing of the building is almost entirely of glass and will be used as a conservatory. A water heat- ing plant is to be installed in the cellar and the pipes are led throughout the ._ ■ y^\ g>; fts^a -~^«£^ m: "**■$! ^-jgr >^ fl-H •"wf : ^-^ PRIZE WINNING GROUP OF NEW AND RARE PLANTS t by Sander & Sons, Bruges, at Ghent Quinquennial Exhibition. ireed during the Wini.'i and early spring for out- door planting, and in the cop will be kept tropical plants. At the close of the Exposition many of the valuable plants that would perish from the cold, will be stored therein and kept during the Winter. The glass sides allow the admission of the sun through- out the day. In this wing will be shown specimens of plant cultures grown in different countries for use and ornament, and the forced culture of vegetables and fruits. The west wing is used for general horticultural exhibits. In the basement of this wing cold storage is provided for the fruit to be exhibited, the cellar having double walls packed with saw- dust. In the basement is an unpacking room which will keep the shipping debris out of sight. A gallery is pro- \ i.l.-.I ..ii three sides. The west and north galleries will be used as restau- rants. Tables will be set so the visitor may observe the exhibits below while at lunch. The gall. MM.- l,> stairs from the center pavilion and Croni the main Boor. The south- win be used as offices for the wot king force of the Department ulture. The center pavilion will contain the pomological exhibits, Including, ac- ous and stone fruits. Such as apples. p.a. li.s. nectarines. •!. : citrus fruits. su.h as oranges, l.-mons. limes, etc.: .i sub-troptcal I ■lives, figS, i fruits, such as strawberries, iiiltS, The construction of the building shows no change from the accepted m thi .i -I the othi i buildings. The by trusses, in span from ,-le 1,, |- IV, I Sander's Prize Azaleas ipanying UluBtral ho the prize-winning azaleas, exhibited by he i e, . in Qulnqui nnlal Exhibition i eld at Ghent. The honoi i . dlsl in. i Ion as for many lal azaleas ■1 in Ghent, tin i i si time In a great while the premium ■ ity." The collec- ■ l slxtj i li- ■ li.s ol azaleas, and Sander & Sons are to be congratulate,) ,,n their great suc- . ss, w hi. h pi ... i. Hoi- | he i ol i h< m is We are indebted to Mr. Dim- mock for a copy of the picture repro- duced. 676 The Florists' Exchange Annandale (N. Y.) Rose Show. The thirteenth annual Annandale Rose Show was held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 and 11, at An- nandale, N. T. The show as usual was given in a tent on the campus of the college. The patronesses were Miss Cruger, Miss Julia Barton Hunt, Mrs. John N. Lewis, Mrs. Douglas Merritt. Mrs. D. P. Morton and Mrs. Geraldine Redmond. George Saltford. the cura- tor of the show, was ably assist. -.1 by Richard Lewis, of Ossining. N. Y., for- merly gardener for Miss Cruger. The judges were Messrs. R. W. Allen. John N. May and Patrick O'Mara. The show improves annually in qual- ity and quantity, and this year it was a distinct advance over previous ef- forts. Despite the unfavorable sea- son, the rose exhibits were excellent, those from Mr. Archibald Rogers (James Horrocks, gardener), were no- ticeably tine. Following are the prin- cipal exhibits and prize winners: The group of stove and greenhouse plants from Col. J. J, Astor (H. A. Deal, gardener), carried off first prize. A fine group from Hon. L. P. Morton (Thos. J. Talbot, gardener), unfortu- nately arrived too late for entry. A specimen adiantum and a standard azalea (Souvenir du Prince Albert), from Col. J. J. Astor were conspicuous features of the show. A dinner table decorated by H. A. Deal carried off first prize uncontested. No covers were set or chairs placed, and it looked meager, but it was ac- cording to schedule. The center-piece was too bulky and too high, a glaring and too common fault in such decora- tion. The patronesses' prize— a silver cup— for best twelve vases of roses was won by Mr. Winthrop Sargent (Frank E. Witney, gardener). The silver cup, 1901, for best 24 distinct roses, was carried off by Mr. Archibald Rogers (James Horrocks, gardener), with a fine ex- hibit. The Peter Henderson & Co. prize was won by Mr. F. R. Newbold (Thomas Bell, gardener), for six vases of roses, six of each variety. Mr. New- bold also received a deserved certificate of merit for vases of roses not in com- petition. Mr. Irving Grinnell (John C. Galvin, gardener), was awarded first prize for best vase of Mme. Gabriel Luizet; Col. J. J. Astor being second. First prize for vase of Paul Neyron went to Dr. G. N. Miller (H! Asher, gardener), F. R. Newbold being second. The medal offered by the American Rose Society for the best general show- ing of roses was easily carried off by Mr. Archibald Rogers (James Hor- rocks, gardener). He also won the Cruger prize for the best six vases of blush roses. Several certificates of merit were awarded to Miss Cruger for exhibits not in competition. Mr. Archi- bald Rogers also carried off first prize for the best twelve roses on boards. The Dutchess County Horticultural Society offered two prizes for the best collection of herbaceous flowers, first prize being awarded to Mr. Winthrop Sargent (Thomas Bell, gardener). A grand collection from Dr. G. N. Miller (H. Asher. gardener), was disqualified because of the presence of swainsona, roses and sweet peas in the collection.' A certificate of merit was awarded to Mr. Warren Delano. Jr. (J. A. Galvin. gardener), for a grand collection of digitalis and campanulas, also for sweet peas and roses. First prize for collection of vege- tables went to Mr. Archibald Rogers and second to Hon. L. P. Morton (Thomas Talbot, gardener). First prize for best three heads of cauliflower, a magnificent exhibit, went to Mr. War- ren Delano. Jr. (J. A. Galvin, gardener), A display of wild flowers and culti- vated plants also "made up" designs by children was very interesting. The exhibit of plants by amateurs was also very creditable, many well grown plants being noticed. The attendance was very good and included most of the wealthy residents in the neighborhood. PATRICK O'MARA. EXHIBITIONS. The preliminary schedule of the third annual exhibition of the New Haven County Horticultural Society has been issued. The show will occur November 10-12. inclusive, in Music Hall. 115 Court street, New Haven. Conn. Thos. Pettit, 316 Orange street, is secretary. Philadelphia. damage had been received from grow- Newi of the Week. At Garretford, James Verner has a The outing of the Florists' Club to house of rose Kaiserin Augusta Vic- Samuel C. Moon's nurseries, at Morris- toria planted for Summer cutting. Wil- ville, takes place next Wednesday, liam Munro, who has the Anderson June 17. Arrangements have been changed from the previous notice sent with Kaiserin for Summer. out. The program is now to go by Charles A. Knapp is now doing con- steamer Columbia— leaving Chestnut siderable landscape work. The last street wharf at 9:30 a.m.— to Bristol, operation was a polo field at White- thence to Morrisville by train; return- marsh. ing by same route. As now arranged. The Floral Exchange cut 40,000 roses VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT OF OTTO GRUNDMANN, SECAUCUS a large crowd is expected. Be one of the number, and have a good time. William McKissick. of Leo Niessen's establishment, was married on Wednes- day to Miss Bessie Chaundy, of Col- Recently many of the growers have again been going around from store to store with their boxes selling flowers. Several of the commission men report that it is difficult to maintain prices now that this is being done. If it is a fact, it is a great .pity that more unity during May from the large house on their place at Edgely, Pa. The outdoor roses on several private establishments were at their best June 6 to 9. The rose exhibition was, there- fore, too early for some gardeners. DAVID RUST. Buffalo. News Notes The bedding plant business is en- INTERIOR OF CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE HOUSE OF OTTO GRUHDMANN, SECAUCUS, N. J., AT EASTER. does not exist among the growers for the welfare of all. A large number of bedding plants is yet to be seen around— too many for this date. Probably the recent rains may help to move some of them. A severe thunderstorm visited this city on Wednesday. The rain came down in torrents for fully an hour and a half. There was considerable hail in the central portion of the city, but up to i f writing no reports of scarcity of geraniums for the demands is noted in cases. Recent improvements among the East Side florists stores indicate a Pleasing increase and development of business. Miss Rose L. Reinhard, for- merly of 349 William street, has moved one door further west, now occupying a newly-fitted-up corner store of ample width, which includes the finest of plate glass show windows, with the lloor tiled. Other fittings are in har- mony, and attest to the allied energy of this successful establishment. Across the way, at 352 William street, is Schoenhut. who owns a good-sized property, recently enlarged by adding growing or supply houses as supple- mentary to store facilities. Such now include two houses of one hundred feet long, and a third constructing. A mis- cellaneous stock, besides palms, ferns, etc., and forcing of bulbs here beget attention. A stock of Summer blooming lilies in variety is unusually fine and pei feet. While the bulbs were no doubt formerly in the employ of William George McClure, locally known as a landscape gardener of more than ordi- nary ability, finds himself fully oc- cupied with plenty of commissions and business right within the confines of this city. W. A. Adams, now head store man at Anderson's, holds a veritable cinch on all business emanating from any political classes or the City Hall. His long-time popularity among the busi- ness occupants of the imposing struc- ture remains proverbial and his "pull" is a substantial one. Daniel B. Long visited Detroit and Cleveland last week, stopping inci- dentally at Toledo also. He inclines to dilate on the pleasantness of the boat trip between Buffalo and Detroit, the hours taken up with same being most agreeable, the service commend- able in every way. To those who are going to the S.A.F. convention from points hereabouts and further East, this part of the trip, as outlined by the enthusiastic and openhearted Detrcffl contingent, would appeal nmsl strongly to anyone familiar with the enjoyment to be gained, compared to rail travel. J. F. Cowell, of the City Park, is to take active part in the meeting of State Park Superintendents at Albany later in this month, and leave of absence has been officially granted to him. VI DI. Hartford, Conn. Clab News. The Florists' Club held a well at- tended meeting Tuesday evening, it being the last indoor meeting until Fall. A number of invited guests were present. After the business meeting a social session followed. Refreshments were served, the officers of the club being the hosts. It was voted to sus- pend the regular meetings for the next three months, and during this time meetings will be held at the call of the way whereby a joint outing of the Hartford Florists' Club, the New Haven County Horticultural Society, New I- I"" club and the Bridgeport club will be held in the near future. One new member was voted in. J. F. Huss made a fine exhibit ot outdoor flowers and gave a very in- teresting talk on them. Robert Karlstrom, gardener at Eliza- beth Park, brought in the following collection of rhododendrons: Boule de Neige, Parson's gloriosa, album ele- gans, Betsy Parsons. John Waterer, Everestianum, Caractacus. delicatissi- astrosanguineum, Blandyamnn: o fourt i-ery str ue iinkn W. W. Hi Mr iful poppy, Judges for A. Parker, Koehli Ke Park, and one of the cl of the club, is to leave the city. Thi announcement was heard with mud regret. Mr. Koehler was made an hon orary life member of the club. The resignation of Mr. Koehler fron the Keney Park force was receive. with deep regret by the trustees an. other officers of the park, and his fel low-workmen as a token of their re spect and friendship presented hin with a number of books. J. F. C. New Greenhouses at Secaucus, N.J. Our illustrations show the establish- ment of Otto Grundniann, of Secaucus, N. J. S. Jacobs & Sons. Brooklyn. N. Y., are building for him another house 150 x 24 feet, 16 x 24 glass. This house will be completed by the 1st of July, and will give Mr. Grundniann a range of 20,000 feet of glass built in one year. June IS. 1908 The Florists' Exchange 677 C Review of (be market 1 TORK There has been no roi thi bettei In the cut flowei Inoe our last re) small ami Inferior In qualll help to glut the market and kei p k ovi Che normal. Some rose srowei ship ping every other ii;n ..ni\ i i.,i i i ,,,,« when buyers are both scarce and fastidi- ous, ii i a difficult matter to got rid of such stock at any price, as ii i of) coloi 1 ii i' to be i i \ Iceabto. Amer- ican Beautj ai great cumbers, and gome phenomenally low sales have i ••_._• 1 1 ' "I'd » ill •' |M I i \\ ll.ll . Ill that have been grown from retarded bulbs are a feature in the mar- ket, and. if then- was any business, they ■•■ il In apprceiat, d As it is. t ln-v are a drug in the hands of the dealer, and have no fixed value Lily of the valley is offered at lower figures than have been ruling for many weeks, but too much of this stock Is coming ill for the limited demand. Peonii are not w irl; so plentiful, and the demand for them is prnbabh bet- ter than for any other Bowers Sweet peas are both plentiful and ,.f many grades. Some of them do mil l.rii c in, in than one cent a bunch, whili ol v. realize five or six tint, s that amount. Lilies can be had at from • ' DO to ! ■: DO i hundred, a ml there an plenty ot them. Gladiolus and antirrhinum are not so much in evidence this week. Smilax has taken a drop in value to six and eight Bents a string. No change is noted either in adiantum or-asparagus. riIII.APEI.PHIA.— Any quantity of flowers, and not so much demand is the condition this week. The only thing that will prevent a glut is the fact that most growers are now tearing out old roses and preparing to plant for next season. The quality of all flowers is gradually de- preciating. It is difficult in uuote prices as th.y vary so much. First-class \meri- are ye about ' ing i good, and a better demand was noticed than last year. The flower market also did well on peonies, making an average of $6.00 per 100. Lily of the vallev is yet in good demand, s. lling at from $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. There is a fair demand for white car- nations; other varieties are not moving well. DAVID RUST. BOSTON.— Business this week at the market and commission houses was rather quiet up to "Wednesday, when it took a big slump. But with the retailers there has been more or less going on in the line of decorations for commence- ments, which began earlii > than usual: also weddings, but the work is rather light. The market is very v. . :,,,:,, ,| with seasonable flowers. Roses are be- coming poor, except Kaiserln Augusta Victoria, which are very fine just now and prices are low. Carnations hold out of good quality, but are greatly in over- stock and move slowly at low figures IV. mies are plentiful, but find little de- mand at $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Sweet peas are now coming in from outdoors, fast; the pr but do I5c. 35c. pe in. i. F. J. N. LITFFAT.O. -More rainv and favoring growing conditions recently inclined to further increase the visible supply of blooms, and the quality has kept well for this date. With business running only moderate, the daily supplies this ■ '■ ire more than ; in their prime, locall I'. favc tor especially being numerous. Both are placarded in some of the retail stores at i" 'iii sale prices. VXDI. CINCINNATI.— The rainy season is now past, at least, so says the weather man. Roses are deteriorating very fast and mildew is getting in its work Ameri- can Beauty still holds Up ah. i roses botl ii out best of all. and are selling at $1.0n. $2.00 and $3.00 per inn. Smilax brings 15o; eastern ferns, per 1 $1.25. The now easten fine; much better than the w. not nearly so coarse. E. G. G. CHICAGO.— Trade, taken as a whole, was never so unsatisfactory as now, both in the wholesale and retail lines. For the Jun. ..la, hlppl ... tin , 1 1 , ...... . i h. . i i to i n, i Southv ■ . deal of stock will find .!.. b barrel American realizing from Seine line Mi Golden Gate; I $8 ,i,i p, , [00 realize $3.00 t( ig in in inimen ra fine stock is es. The price good figure, while t hard to move at prit e grower. The values average from $1.25 Callas and Ion over abundant, still to be seen. Sweet peas an oases are hard I readv sale at a Lily of tie- val tines to i all with the price inn. ore from $35 A. Kprenger bringing from $2.00 to ardy ferns go at 25c. per t from 75c. to $1.00 per 0 per dozen. R. J. it this writing. June 9. men are having a hard heir shipments, as trains the great flood on the e is no telling how long lirs will last. No doubt rade a great deal been very good ition used up consider- A few more for work, should keep n very cool of late le and Bridesmaid si i si; i . -a r -.,.11 Gol- ,1, n Gale. Lib, 1 In and Ah I , 1 n ■■ at the same figure. With little or no mildew on them American Beautv, the best long ones, bring $3.nu per dozen, and from that down to S 1 , . o per dozen; plenty of short ones are in at $5.00 and $6.00 per The market is. and has bee] good carnations. A good quantity of common small stock is arriving, but it does not sell well, bringing $1.00 and $1.50. The best run as high (2.00 p. c hundred. The carnations no • ,,,!,, ,i foi are Flora Hill for whiti a Eth. Crocker for pink. No g I red i- in the market. A few callas eome in. goibo Sc. each. Lily of the vallej is Miv scarce just now. Gladioli are oof vet Plentiful. Peonies are all out .ml Capo Jasmines are plentiful at 50c. per hun- dred Sweet peas are still selling well n i" ' 100. The rains da ol lat I w.ek spoiled a great many of sweet peas; they come in watei ■..,! . .1 'lb. light shades are the b. - 1 sellers. N. w i. , , f.ins ar,. in the market and - , upply of th< All Galax and . . o . i a 1 1. i selling at lr.c. to ST. P. .IS END - .Tune so far has nth -toady demand foi til kli ds of stock. The qualltj oi ro i oil poor; but the demand hs lb i lite op .••us. Bride ana 1' :,, i id have sold at $1.nn t,, si ;,,, 1 slowly at a retail pric. ol (2 ,, • i .„ Hi ' oi are • ntirely off the home market; they do not sell well when l be had. Carnations wholesale at J] d retail a i dozen. There is a surplus of carnations. and many go to wast, Sweet peas are plentiful at 35c. per 100. i'h. plnl mo .„ pi , i..,i . i, oi thirl 'Hi. bed all .il I Ii- oi ,,\\ ,, i, ..'..Ii toi ,, , .i 1 1 .i date i i GRAND RAPIDS, ml II \ pi U ol torrid weather that i late carni ilanl In th. i,l... when not be ..It at I lei OH i. I ' 11 o- i V, lb i . '. ' i I ,,,, ,, da .. ...... tendem to leep Thi • ■ \ i ■ rata, yet it ued I cold In jplte of all lli.so ad\. i -,.■ ...ndil i,,n , the cut of carnations was th. lai ever known a Ri n oi i p, bin , ,i i . . Carnanlons were all used up Frldaj by shipping bi ' of the bedding season Is over, yet straggling old, is ale ,,,nl iliua ll\ emu Ing iii and will do so for the remainder Prlci i are bett. i . , ii o,i plants In Prices: 35c and 50c per dozi n foi cat I •■ ,s. $1 per dozen; lilies, $1: pe -s. .*i ,n p,i .1.,/., a. Outdoor shrub not in bloom, owing the 1 1 Bun .mi wa a recent visitor. Noth- ing like his cold St. ,iage lilies to COOl a fellow off. G. F. C. WORCESTER. MASS.— For Memorial Tiny the lb, lists I k,.l .nd.is as .alb, as The G. A. R. Post of Mil . n ■ ',,,,,,,1 il necessary to make 1.250 wreaths against 1.200 of one year ago. The shortage of stock was very prominent here also, but the school children bravelj ri led to the call and sent in wagon loads used in their school decorations. The G. A. It. have a grievance. Many of the leading stores lost sight of the main object of the day and profusely decorated their stores — not in memory of the fallen heroes, but for a horse show. C. DENVER.— Trade for Memorial Day was greater than that of previous years. While town trade was good the great bulk of business was done in shipping. Stock looked plentiful at the beginning of the week, notwithstanding the scarcity of outdoor material, tin, ugh by Friday a few snowballs and lilacs did show up; figure. Car- all description Colo., struck it nice with a good big supply of stocks (ten weekl and some giant candytuft, which helped out very much in mixed cut flower lots. Sweet peas were in good supply, and found ready sale. Plant sales during the week were good, but the cold weather no doubt, hurt the trade considerably. P. S. PITTSBURG.— Trade in cut flowers is fairly good and stock plentiful. Prices are low enough to suit everybody. Plant trade is still good and will continue so for another week, as considerable planting is yet being done. Cannas are about the only plant that is abundant, but too many and so everyone increased his stock this season. E. c R. SAN FRANCISCO. — Memorial Day business this year was a record-breaker. has 1 ti the I ,i, cora i ion Tl signment were zona, and mime towns in Last CONN.— The Spring and I. trad, b been i xci pi lonally good this •iv fair prices for both plants ■""I Howi .! l;. G. Hanford nafl a big ■ i How et M lal ' - "I many orders had to be refused. Evi rj thing In tin ll.iwei u a -■ ..1,1 ,,nl The sale of bedding plants was. If anj lb "" '", , ,n (),, Tuesday. Mr. Ibmf.od « • ' ' i ' ' I decoration, pain ing 1 1 . . i Ii Petei G Thin ,1 i . report The Smith Estate, of South Norwalk. ha\o I,,,,, exceptionally busy this year . P, i a city has been • been i a for both pi. i and g I stock soon ran shoi t , leu and S. A. Nu , in demand i !ai nai Ion Sowers bro 1 1 , . , i , i i . ■ i i 5 1. On. The lhai lain, .1 ginning to sh.o... lb. , ii, . i tlnued drouth, and all outdoor plants are Reck & Son had the Grand Army order, ' 1 business ii.,. old out ,,i ranli and had to buy to (111 their orders. They have about nous planted out, but it takes b,,i,l, on, .1 ...I l.b.., • plants fro in dying for want of water. Through the medium of The Florists' Ex- ii their large Stock of ivy and have had to cancel i.lers. .i. 1 1.,, ., ,., had •' I., i . 8 and 10-inch pans of geranium for Decoration Day and they sold very readily at from 75c. to $1.00. i for bedding plants and box and vase uoik wnh this firm was greater than In K, nh ,\ Jackson, who recently bought lb. obi ii Ii .nu b ,,l . leorge Whiteheads State -ii,,t. are doing a lively trade, which is constantly Increasing. Thee make a specialty of land dening. Mr. Whitehead is devoting the whole of ' the wholesale plant and flower E. Beach has .,, , , tions out in the field. His young stock Is looking In good hapi Indianapolis, Ind. N«w» Jottings. Between four and five thousand coreopsis were sold foi the Shortridgi high school commencement this week. The class color being yellow, the coreop- sis was the only yellow flower obtain- able. This section of the country is experi- encing the worst series of thunder and windstorms in years. Sweet other outside flowers are showing the effects of the continual downpoui of rain. Saturday afternoon a storm of un- usual velocity struck this city. It seemed to reach a climax in the east end. where Bertermann Broth. -is" greenhouses are situated. Two houses were torn out of the ground and re- leased to assume their normal position with the exception of large variations in the purlins. The ends were entirely torn out, and many of the sash bars were broken in two. In John l;.it..- mann's residence, a hundred could be seen small parti, i driven clear through the weather boardings. This seems almost incredi- ble, but the glass remains there as proof. About one hundred si of shingles were torn from thi resl dence. One noticeable part was thai in th. greenhouses where the damage was done, the ventilatoi tightly closed. In several other houses, a few feet away, no damage was done, t.ut tin- ventilatoi The wind wa panied with a heavy hall storm. Business at Tomlinson Hall market has been quiet this week. The growers there are looking forward with Inter- re market house which Is being erect. building is to b the florists tnlttee of the Ind Florists' Association on picnic is pre- paring !',.> an elaborat, one. n will be held about the middle of July, but the plaeo has not be, ,, [ullj I. B. TOBACCO POWDER THE BLACK STUFF FINE For Sprinkling Only. iKTitlng Powder j-nii can applvo ■ 1. ■ [smctnjr. Trial 5-pound package f B. TEE H. A. ST00TH0FF O'i 116. !17 ::■ 1 678 The Flortetg* Exchange BARGAINS JAPAN FERN BALLS In Fine Condition. PRICES REDUCED Incase* 100, $9.00 7-'.< In. li, pit d..z , $1.75; per 100, OO 7-!l Inch nnil l'-'O ."-7 In.-li. per case, $li0.00. 40 7-9 Inch and 80 5-7 Inch, per case, $2li.0l>. From Vi to :i lbs. and from 6 to 15 lbs., abo MoOlbs to the case, per lull lbs $0.60; by t case, assorted sizes, per loo lbs., $6.00. ('. feet, V, t" »» In., per 1000, $0.00; per 2000, til Gycas Revoluta Stems JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES THE VERY BEST IN THE MARKET 3 " H Inch " 3.25 6.00 FOSTITE ,or M»»«Iew on Roses and Carnation Rust, per 25 pounds, $2.50. CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE. C. H. J00STEN, Importer, 201 West St., New York. Mention the ^lorlstB' Exchange when writing. IVORY 'MUMS single stem, pots, branched HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ties, your select ion "f colors, from 2^ in. puts. $2.25 per 101.1. A No I test varieties of Ferns fur dishes, etc., 1% in. and 3 in. pots, at J3.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN C. EISELE, lOth .111,1 Mention tt I'hilu Col. D. Appleton, Chadwick, Mrs. T. L. Park, Timothy Eaton. White Bonnailon, Yaiiarivn. Yellow Bouilatlon. Jerome Junes, llolisnn, SI. Ill) per 1ml, $35.00 per 1000. Polly Hose. Pink Ivory. White Ivory. Harry Tarr. Glory of the Pacific, *;(.on p.-r Wo, .fl'O.ixl per 100. We are now booking orders for our beautiful new pink Chrysanthemum KATHERINE STEINHOFF, $25.00 per 100, from 2H In. pots. HERMAN C. STEINHOFF, West Hoboken, N.J. 578 Hudson Boulevard. Mention tbe Florist*' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, COLEUS, Carinas, Etc. Stock in first-class condition, from 2'/, Inch pots. No less than five of one variety at these Per 100 Acalypha, Macfeeana 3 60 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2', In. pots 3 60 Hardy English Ivy 2 00 Lemon Verbena 2 60 Seduni, variegated 2 00 Such varieties as Fire Brand. Fire Crest. Golden Redder. Massey. Pink. Golden and Crim- son Verschatreltli. and Annie Pflster. $2,oi> pei lOO: $17..-,0 per lOOO. ABUTILON, Eclipse, Savltzl, Souvenir de Bonn, Mrs. John Lalnc;, Golden Fleece, San- tana. $2. SO per 100. CANNAS, Strong plants, from 3 In. pots, standard sorts, OO.-. per d..z ; $4.00 per 100; $:•„-... ->o per 1000. Kobusta Canna, extra strong dormant roots, 1 per lOOO. linn -.tliers. I l< HSIAs, Ula.-k Prince. Ml: Wave of Life, Trailing $3.00 per 100. CHRVSANT1IKMI11S,«ii.1i > at letlesnsMaJor Bonnaffon, Col. Wm. B Smith, Col D. Apple- ton, Eureka, Glory of the Pacific, Golden Wedding. J H. Woodford. Mrs. K. McArthur. Mrs. 8 T. Murdock, Mrs. H. Weeks. .Mrs. 0. p. Bassett, Rose Owen, The Queen, V. H. Hallock. Wm. H. Lincoln, etc. $2.00 per 100 ; $1 7.50 per 1000. Special price on large lots. HARDY POMI'ON CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 50 varieties. $2.00 per ' — 1000. DAHLIAS, pot plants, it STROBILANTHES Dv 00; $17.50 good ivi- R. VINCENT, JR. & SON White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS GOLDEN WEDDING, MRS. H. ROBIN- SON, NAGOYA, MODESTA, MARION HENDERSON, E. M. BIGELOW, MAUD DEAN, GOLDMINE, IVORY, CULLING- FOKDII. Out of 2% inch pots, »1.50 per 100. A. 0. MONTGOMERY, Hazleton, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 9lty,$2.50 per 100. 100. Cash please. A. RELYEA & SON, tftnplheiun Plants In 2V in. Pots. Mrs. Minn I Dean, Elvena. Wannnnikor, Jets, me J .s. Mutual Ft i.-n.l . G. Pitcher, Niveus, Golden Gate. Goldmine Mrs. II Knbinson, Mine. brook. 'j. K. Shan.'jtl.oo per liu. $j,.i>ii pe, Alice Byron. $5.00 per lot). Col. Ii. Appleton and Jeaimie Falconer. $4.00 per 100. Yellow Eat ) per do/,. ; $3(1.0 A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention the FlorlBtB1 Exchange when writing. Extra fine, ready a $20.0t) p.-r luuO. (300 at same rate. Ivory, Pacific, roily lio.se. Eaton, Jones, Oc- tobor Sunshine, Appleton, Halliday, Shaw, Parr "vVillowbrook, M-uitiuurr. \> n,.k mi i and get as much old wood as ,'ou can. Reve d'Or, an extra strpng rrower; the fuliuKo is almost ttio finest ind the plant retains it throughout the season. The buds and (lowers are very ■ tai better than those of the old 31olre de Dijon. This rose should be .00 4000 hiock lo.w hu.uu Meteor, 3'a in. put uliintn... 4.611 117.50 Perle. ■') in . p"t» r>-00 46.00 Ivory, 2 in., $4.1111 per 100; $36.0" per IikiO. Ivory, :i in., $9.00 per 10(1 . »46.0ii per 10110. All stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. We do not sell less than 50 plants of any variety. No plants sent by mail 51 WABASH AVE. CHICAQO, PETER REINBERG, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange CRAFTED ROSES bushy plants, grown in 3% inch and 4 Inch 3 produced. Our Grafted Roses are pots, and are the best that LIBERTY and IVORY, $18.00 per 100. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, QOLDEM O.ATE, KAISERIN, $15.00 per 100. Send for catalogue. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. ♦♦♦»»♦»♦#«♦»♦♦♦♦»««♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦«««■ ♦♦♦ [CRAFTED ROSES. f As we shall carry over a larger number of bench plants than T X we expected, we offer the following young grafted plants very • ♦ cheap. This stock is all Relected. Per 100 ♦ | 2000 LIBERTY, %lA in- pots, large plants $12.00 | I 2700 B R I D E . 3 in. and 3; : in pots 12 00 X \ 700 BRIDE, a, in pots iooo J \ 1200 BRIDESMAID, 3,.; m. pots 12 00 t I 1400 BRIDESMAID, 2 m. pots 1000 X j 14000 AMERICAN BEAUTY, own^gi.^ j X All plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. J BASSETT & WASHBURN, 'iJiSt, {,!£• 680 The Florists' Exchange The PhMadjJpJija^WhjIesaleJJpw^rMarket j „ '^r^^mSm EMERSON G. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower CUTQREENS Asparagus, Smilax, Sprengerl and Adiantum. SHORT HILLS, N. J. Hent.orj the Florists' Exchange when writing. HARDY CUT FERNS, FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Or their Agents : L. J. Kbeshoveb, New York; J. B. Deamud, Chicago; H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia ; W. F. Easting, Buffalo ; H. G. Berning, St. Louis. Mo.; J. M. MoCutaough'b Sons. Cincinnati, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. J. STER1V, 1928 OERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Lonu Distance Telephone Connections Berberis Oregonium Mahonia. ** Seventy-five nicely arched sprays, containing 12 to 15 beautiful sl.isny ^n-.-n leaves each. Last- ing qualities of a palm. Packed securely and sent by mail or express to any florist or dealer In the United stat.M, < bai -^vs paid, for $1.00. SEATTLE, WASH, age when writing. Leucothoe Sprays, bronze or green, $1.00 per 100; Fancy Ferns, vj.iiii per unjO: Green sheet Moss, frenh stork, s*J.r»n per I'M. sack; Sphagnum Moss, $1.75 per bale. Small Green Galas for violets, $1-00 per 1000. All kinds of florists' sup- L J. KRESH0VER, u^i^.8t- Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In email i easy to handle. ■ ■ Vases, etc. len per cent, oil for cash with order. Address Iliiflnger Bros. Poltory. Fort Edward, N. 1 Or August Kolkbb & Sons, New York Agents, Si Baboxat Stbkbt, Nhw York City. Mention tho FlnrlstV Exchange when wrltln Price per crate I500S1D pots In cratf ,»l.88 1500 2M 1500 Hi .. 6.S5 6.00 5 IKl S205 S.,2 Printing . . We are outfitted to do everything in this line required by the florist, the seedsman and the nurseryman, from an envelope to the most stylish kind of a cata- logue. Write us. A. T. De La Mare Pt? & Pub. Go. LIMITED, RHINELANDER BUILDINQ, NEW YORK. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE reSo^to Wallace Building « 56 Pine St., N. Y. City NEW MANAGEMENT. HABBIS H. HAYDEN (Lnte Miiliae.-r of th.- N. -peril C'lionili-nl Company). - - President WILLIAM A. Mooke (Assistant District At tornoy f,,r Westchester Co., N. Y). Yi.-,-I'residM,t Jokk E. Walkeb (Member ot the New York Bar), .... Secretary and Treasurer Improved facilities tor making collections in all parts of the United States. Canada and Europe. Ba- ilable reports secured at short notice. Service prompt, tru-t worth) and efficient, (ove ns a trial. Mention the Florist." Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... The John J. Croohe Co., Established 1S50. 155 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICACO. Mention the Florists' New York. News Notes. This city and the surrounding country has been favored with refresh- ing rains for the past four or five days, for which everyone is extremely thank- Business among the retail dealers is not what it ought to be for the month of June. Usually, during this month, there is a fair run of decorative and steamer work: but this year the volume of trade is falling far below the average. J. H. Small & Sons have one of their Broadway st.no windows tastefully decorated with cactus plants, in minia- ture Japanese pots, which proves quite an attraction. Peonies were exhibited at the meet- ing of the New York Florists' Club on Mom lay night. Aside from two flowers shown by Beaulieu, Ihe exhibitors were Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., and C. \\ . Wai I 'I.. Cottage Gardens, '"','- h in« a ooitiiieato of merit. Mr. Lenker showed a large bunch of a variety, named Fragrance, of apleas- ing ceris,. color. Ho received honor- aMo m.-iiti.in. Iieauli. u also exhibited pansy blossoms of the Mme. Perret strain; and a model of a device, with three rollers, for placing at the corners of paths or benches, over which rubber hose can be pulled avoiding entangling or breaking the hose. The program of sports for the annual outing of the club on July 1, is out, and a copy has been mailed to each mem- ber of the club. The advertising col- umns of the program have been very liberally patronized by the trade, and A. J. FELL0URI5 Wholesale and Retail Dealer IS ALL KINDS OF / f 1.00 per 1000. A PPDWC FAKJCV, S1.50 per 1000. rCKl>3 DAGGER, 51.00 per 1000 468 SIXTH AVENUE, Bet, 28th and 29th sts. NEW YORK Telephone, 1131 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HARDYCUT FERNS New Crop fancy ami DtiK-.-r 1 crns reads ■ We handle nistake. Address all orders to ' J. SMITH, Hinsdale, itlon the Florists' Exchange whei REMOVED TO Order Direct from Headquarters receive our prompt and personal i HENRY M. KUBINSUN A- CO., 11 Province Street, Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists- all advertisers who wish extra copie can obtain them by applying to F. H Traendly, 3S West Twenty-eighth stre Since the program went to press additional ten dollar prize has bee' donated by John I. Raynor, 49 Wes Twenty-eighth street. The prize is fered for a bowling match, open to _. seven dollars going to the player mak ing the highest score, and three dollar to the second highest scorer. Joseph Mallon. one of the Fulto, street florists, of Brooklyn, is quite lover of fast horses. He is also th owner of a horse that is considered speedy, and on Saturday last Mallon' horse, which is named Collette, wa matched against four others in a rac1 for $500 and side bet of $10,000, the ,■„ being run on the Parkway Drivin, Club's track at Gravesend, winner t take all. The race was run in heats and Collette came in for second hon ors, much to the disappointment of th owner and store men, who had all be heavily on the result. C. W. Ward, Queens, L. I., has beei. appointed by Governor Odell as a trus tee of the New York Agricultural Ex periment Station, at Geneva, in 'th place of the late Edward A. Callahar of Albany. The Tarrytown Horticultural Societ gave an exhibition of roses and straw berries in the Young Men's I.ve.uni. n Thursday, June 11, from 3 to 10 p.m. President J. H. Troy will leave fo Europe on June 27, for a pleasure tri extending over six or eight weeks. A tar paper manufacturing plant, lo oated close to the nursery grounds o Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J is causing some uneasiness to the Ho- over the possible damage that may re suit to tender stock from the fume of the tar. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Atkins will sai on June 24 for an extended trip t Europe. Mr. Atkins will combine bifei ness with pleasure, inspecting stock i (he European nurseries, from whir, Bobbink & Atkins draw their suppliesl Alex. J. Guttman is renovating th I rooms over his store on Twenty-ninto street and expects to take up his resi dence there in two weeks. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse. N. Y., wa in town this week. Mr. Quinlan ha interests other than his extensive flor ist business in Syracuse, and last yea ' spent several months in South Americ; looking after his asphalt affairs. W. Kervan has taken the store at 4 West Tw-enty-nin'th street, recently oc j cupied by Hicks & Crawbuck, and i: conducting a wholesale flower business A quartette of New York's exper bowlers met at Thumm's alleys, ot Tuesday evening, and began getting into form for the coming bowling tour nament at Milwaukee during conven- tion week. John, son of David Shannon, ros. grower. Madison, N. J., died suddenly, on Tuesday evening. The young mai was about 28 years of age. The sym-i pathy of the craft will go out to Mri Shannon in his sad bereavement. Th«| funeral was held on Thursday. Alfred Dimmock sailed for Englanci Thursday, June 11, on the s.s. Fuersi Bismarck. One of the wealthiest of the Greek fraternity, named I. Stjala. con'teg] Plates opening a store in the vicinity of Wall street. John Gibson, of Gibson Bros.. New port, R. I., was a recent visitor. W. Atlee Burpee was in town thi week attending a meeting of the Whole- sale (Seedsmen's League. A Correction. Editor Florists' Exchange: I wish to call your attention to an error in your issue of May 2. In it yo\ state that the firm of Mackay & Man* have leased some greenhouses in Win-i Held, L. I., where they expect to do a, trade in pot plants for the New York market. There is no such firm here, nor has there been. The firm is simply1 James Marr. I do not intend raising pot plants, but cut flowers for the market. JAMES MARR. Jane 18, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 681 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists [ 57 W. 26th St., Mew's Coooas Bon Draa ii. ,,r rirat-Olua stock ihonei 3433 Madison Bqu BRADSHAW &. Wholesale Telephone, 1797 M 2^9HB£3 HARTMAIM Florists M:\v rOBK m.irri,:,, ^ CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE JAMES McMANUS, EaEaJE 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST -V/" ^ I I E^ ->f AL^Y,nON GRADE OF ^r ^^ l— *— ^-" T HAND ORCHID© A SPECIALTY. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES J. J, PERKINS, WholesaTe'Florist speoames ROSES-CARNATIONS-VIOLETS 115 West 30th Street, New York TELEPHONE 956 MAD SQUARE Shipping Onlors nttnndod to rrmnptlv. C< qiil.-k returns or AUANTHKl). KHtJiMiHhed .IgnmmitH "f goi»||~t' F|rtjV4Jf>i*% RAMERfeANtBaHAlUTYy ^> U I I lUTrLI <9 and nil other varieties ol ROSES. CARNAIHiSs. 39 W. 28th St., New YorK. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING JOHN RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. 1998 MADISON SQUABS. w"e have a fine * grade of every- X thing in market * :nd us a Trial « er and we f do the rest. * EDW. C. HORAIN 55 West 28th Street "gfEE. .m NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES (i Eto. RIEDEL St CO. Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wants. Everything in the line "f .'lit (lowers pMpp'M to all parts of the 34 W. 29th St., New York GEORGE SALTFORD Author of - How to Make Money Orowinu Violets " Wholesale Florist Violets and Carnation. ■ gpedalia B. S. SLINN,Jr., Wholesale Florist.^",,;^,' 55 \ Headquarters in Western New York Tor BOSES CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season. wmTf. kasting Wholesale Commission Florist 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. Giva Ub A Tbial. WiCasPliikYod. leotton tta. rlorUU' Wholesale Florists, y jobbers m BR,DV#^ SUPPLIES «, (J, I FLORISTS' VASES, J 84 Hawlby Street. BOSTON. Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Price, $3.50. Ready. Write for sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duant Street. K. Y. Pittsburg:. New. of the Week. The Bellevue Improvement Clvie League held its first annual flower show last Saturday afternoon and evening in Masonic Hall, Bellevue, a suburb of Allegheny. Similar associations of sev- eral boroughs adjoining lent their as- sistance, and large crowds attended the show to see the many flowers that were contributed by the residents and several florists. Fred Burki, the well- known grower, is an active member of the association. H. P. Joslin, secre- tary of the Florists' Club, is also a member of the association. Both con- tributed, as did E. C. Ludwig, the Allegheny Market florist. Beside these over a hundred of the residents of the borough helped with all kinds of blooms to make the show. One of the largest exhibits came from the pri- vate conservatories of H. C. Frick, in charge of his gardener, David Frazer, one of our best plantsmen. The Frick conservatories are noted for their gloxinias, and a splendid lot of fine plants were shown and very much ad- mired. The Civic League Association is officered by the best known people of Bellevue, and the work of the various organizations is being done through committees, such as tree planting, pub- lic floral exhibitions, front lawns and back yards, care of vacant lots, cul- ture among school children, streets, public park and buildings, and flower shows. J, F. Gibbs several months ago made a visit to Missouri and was so well pleased with the country that he is thinking seriously of locating there. He sold his florist business last year to his son Sydney, only retaining the flower stand in the Allegheny Market, which he will likely dispose of soon. The outing committee has selected Thursday, July 16. for the florists' pic- nic to be held at Ross Grove, the same place where it has been held for the past few years. M. Rice, of Philadelphia, spent sev- ral days in the city. E. C. R. Cincinnati. News Jottlngi. The annual meeting of the Cincin- nati Florists' Society will be held Saturday evening at the club rooms at the Jabez Elliott flower market. Five directors will be elected to pilot the society through the coming year. Florists' societies, taken as a whole, are about the toughest propo- sitions we have to try and keep pulling along smoothly. They work very much like a yoke of oxen— pulling in opposite directions, consequently harmony is a very scarce article in many of them. And for this reason. If no other, I advocate the election of the younger element; for, as "Job" says, it is better adapted for the work, and will take more interest in oiling up the machin- ery. Take the S.A.F.O.H., for instance. There is nothing that will do this grand old society so much good as 'to entirely change its methods; put the younger timber in the harness, and let the older give advice, provided it be not too ancient. One of the best points made In President Burton's address at Asheville last August, and which was promptly voted down, was, the right of the directors of the society to name the places of meeting. This would give the society a chance to stand on its own bottom and be independent, in- stead of accepting the hospitality of some large city (for only a large city can now entertain the national so- ciety). And I want to tell you, that to raise the necessary funds for such an entertainment is a task that no one relishes. There are many small places where the national society could go, and do lots of good. Another very important thought. The members who attend the meetings in the smaller places would not be running around town; but when the bell tapped for the business meetings they would all be in their seats ready and willing to take part In the proceedings. I see that St. Louis is bidding for the next meeting. Personally, I do not think the society should go there next year. Do the members go to attend the meeting? No. They go to see the World's Fair, and mighty little time they will spend attending the sessions of the S.A.F.O.H. Consequently, the annual meeting will amount to very little. On the other hand, if the di- rectors had the appointing of the meet- ing place, they could select some point adjacent to St. Louis, where the con- vention could be held with some de- gree of satisfaction. Frank Deller, nephew of R. Witter- stsetter, was married Wednesday even- ing, June 10. Frank, we all wish you many years of happiness. C. P. Dietrich, of Marysville, Ky., was in the city, also Charles Weltz, of Wilmington, O. E. G. GILLETT. San Francisco. Flower Show. For the benefit of Redwood City's free kindergarten the citizens of the town gave a very successful Flower Show last week under the auspices of resident ladies. The nurseries and pri- vate homes of Menlo Park and San Mateo joined with their neighbor, Red- wood City, as competitors for prizes and honors. New. Note.. A result of ex-Queen Liliuoka- lani's recent visit to San Francisco is a good supply order on the John H. Sievers Company for choice ferns and the new developments she saw In car- nation and orchid lines, and that were very much to the Queen's taste. She wants to grow the plants In her famous Honolulu gardens. Leopold & Ephraim are enlarging their downtown Post street store, the show-window space having been in- creased 50 per cent. Side wall mirrors are being set and the walls and ceiling covered with an olive green coating. J. W. Bagge, gardener to the Crocker estate, has his mind on the coming dahlia show, to be held under the aus- pices of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, his determination being to en- ter some cactus varieties that will cor- ral all first prizes. E. P. Hosp, Riverside, is moving his headquarters to Oceanside. His hot- Manhattan, Kas. Henry Moore was one of the unlucky florists who was first hit by hail and afterwards flooded by water. He was insured in the Florists' Hail Associ- ation. Jone 18, 1»08 The Florists' Exchange 683 Kansas City. Disastrous Floods. Not In many years has there oc- currcrt a disaster that lias crept Into the avenues of all lines of business as the present Inundation Is doing In this city. Although none but the manufac- turing portions have been swept by water, nevertheless society in general has postponed its various functions and turned its attention to the great char- itable work of caring for the hundreds who have lost everything. A fair esti- mate of i he amount of money required alone will be $250,000. In addition to this liberal subscription many carloads of provisions and clothing are being dally disbursed. It will be readily seen that the man who does not deal in the absolute nec- essaries of life is the first to feel the business depression, and tin- tlorists have been in the front row In this class. Supplies have been shut off from Chi- cago, and even small orders could not be filled. Several retailers doing busi- ness on the city market were requested to give their spaces to the vegetable merchants. The growers dependent on city water experienced some annoyance, since the great main pipe was washed away, but fortunately this is a season when the houses are not heavily stocked. At the Electric Park the landscape work is a total loss, having been un- der 5 feet of water for six days. The bottom lands In this locality are prin- cipally occupied by vegetable growers, and many thousands of feet of glass were wrecked In conjunction with crops. The Blair & Kaufman nursery, near Argentine, has suffered heavily. The small stock was completely washed out of the soil and the larger stock flat- tened to the ground by the heavy rush of water anS driftwood. At this point the Kaw River is two miles In width, which at its normal tide is but 150 feet. Jottings. Samuel Murray has returned from Excelsior Springs. W. L. Rock was cut off from his home for three days. He spent the time at Excelsior. James Payne has taken posesslon of the Ducret place recently purchased. R. S. Brown & Co. report the heavi- est Spring business in the record of their place. Decoration Day trade was light, owing to heavy rains. ELLSWORTH. Chicago. ' News Items. The cool weather of the past week has caused a shortage In some lines, and quite an Improvement in the quality has been noticeable, especially In roses, which suffered considerably during the recent warm spell. At present we are experiencing the dullest June the Chicago cut flower market has ever seen. The cause Is at- tributed in a great measure to the un- satisfactory labor troubles the city is passing through; also the flooded con- ditions of some of the large southern cities, all good shipping points, which are hard to reach by express, unless by a roundabout route and a delay of several hours, or a day or more. Some of the express companies have refused to handle cut flowers destined for those points, consequently a considerable quantity has been thrown on the local market. Plant trade continues good; better than in former years. Business among the retailers Is as good as usual at this time of the year. John Hoeft, formerly of Park Ridge, has opened a cut flower store in Elgin. J. B. Deamud Is receiving the cut of peonies of the Chicago Carnation Com- pany, Jollet. Some very fine flowers are to be seen, and they are selling at a good price. Vaughan's Greenhouses, at Western Springs, are sending some very fine peonies to the firm's stand In the Chi- cago Cut Flower Growers' Market. F. Ben reports plant trade with him as a great deal better than in former years. His cut of carnations Is extra heavy at this time. A. Fuchs reports trade extra good. His place Is In fine condition at pres- ent; he Is devoting It chiefly to the growing of palms, ferns and rubbers. At Lincoln Park everything has a Summer appearance. The bedding plants are all set out and are finer than ever before. In the center of the garden are two large mounds of sub- tropical plants, consisting of palms, rubbers, acalypha, caladlums, pan- danus, alocaslas, Schlnus molle, abutl- lons and peperomias, which will In time, when their colors are brought out, make a beautiful sight. Pansles are In fine shape and were never better than they are this year. Head Gardener Stromback finds Sarah Bernhardt the best dark red geranium, with Harrison for light red. These two, with I.a Favorite, Mrs. Hill and La Constable, constitute the bedding geraniums he uses. Four carina beds are filled with Florence Vaughan, Egandale and Mme. C'rozy. Fine beds of Smith's begonias are seen, also one of Stella Gurney ageratum. In the conservatories the chief attractions are fuchsias, pelar- goniums, begonias and gloxinias, which are extra well grown. Bougalnvillea Sanderlana was in bloom and pre- sented a pretty sight. The building Inspectors have con- demned the building In which Walter Kreitling's store Is located, as a Are trap. The Fleishman Floral Company Is doing a good business at present, greatly In excess of last year. The firm has several large wedding orders booked for this month. It is rumored that a movement is on foot among the wholesale commission houses to close on Sunday during July and August, the stores to be kept open on Saturdays until 7 o'clock p. m. Poehlman Bros, are sending to their commission house the finest Bride and Bridesmaid received on the Chicago market. W. J. Keimel and Richard Salm. for several years American Beauty grow- ers with Poehlman Brothers Company, at Morton Grove, 111., have taken an Interest in the greenhouses of Brant & Noe, at Forest Glen, and will take full charge on the 15th. They will open a wholesale department In the Chicago Cut Flower Exchange, with Mr. Brant in charge. The firm will be known in future as The Brant & Noe Floral Co. Visitors Included H. A. Bunyard, rep- resenting Clucas & Boddington Co New York; E. N. Zetlitz, Lima, Ohio; F. W. Ball, Cincinnati, Ohio. R. JOHNSTONE. Montclair, N. J. This place Is showing uncommon ac- tivity in planting. J. C. Williams, of the Chestnut Hill Nurseries, speaks of unprecedented business in this line. Fortunately, however, most of his sales have been among patrons with water at their command. Mr. Williams' crop of strawberries, of great early promise, has suffered. A. S. Wallace is building a new greenhouse in upper Montclair to ac- commodate his trade in that section. The house is 18x75 feet and will be used for growing miscellaneous stock. Robert Mclmes is back with Paul Wilcox on upper Mountain avenue. Mr. Read has found employment at Turner's, just beyond. J. B. D. Warren, Pa. Jacob Onerle is engaged In tearing out his greenhouse which fronts Cone- wango avenue and the structure will be replaced this Summer by a three- story brick building. The first floor will be employed as a salesroom for the product of the greenhouses, and the second and third floors will be di- vided into four tenement apartments. HORTICULTURIST (on his travels) —Are you having any trouble in this part of the country with the San Jose scale? STAGE DRIVER— I can't say for cer- tain, but I think I heerd some of the boys say the bosses had refused to sign It.— Chicago Tribune. E.G.HILL&CO. Wholesale florists RICHMOND, IND. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT I I OHl US. SI I os, BULBS greeslve and up-to-date florist. Send on I'm Flowers, our catalogue and Ribbons, and uii Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING | The l.lll-i.-i'»l, lt.-,l l:,,ui|,|,..,|, Mont Wholesale Cut-Hewer House in Chicago 32, 34. 36 Randolph St.. CHICAGO, ILL. 1 , I J. B. DEAMUD 1 Wholesale Cut Flowers CONSIONMINTS Mil l( HID 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO || THE E. F. WINTERSON CO. BnOOCUOrS to MrKKlXAK Ji W1NTKK.SON. Wholesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' Eiebann when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 Names and Varieties , beauty, fancy— special.. Culls and Ordinary . . Queen of Edgely i Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special. ee aoidr I K.A. Liber Metec I Perle (>K< III ■ (ImMi-ii Clate .Victoria Liberty KCHID^Cattloyaa"!""""""] Cyprlpedlums f Inferior grades, all colorB •» ( White C Standabd J Pink S Varieties ) Bed •5 I Yellow and Var, 5 *Fanoi— ( White J. (-The highest •» grades of Pink. Oallas Daffodils Daisies Galax Leaves glai'iolos Hyacinths LILIES Lily of the Valley... Mignonette— Ordinary . NABOI88DS "'" SMI LAX Steyia 8weet Peas.. Tulips Violets IX, (ID to 211.(1(1 12.00 to 1.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 20.0(1 3.00 to 1..-.0 to 1...CI to 1.80 to :«UJ0 to SO.lHl to 2.00 LRU to 3.00 1.00 to 1.R0 I mi to i;.h(i 1.00 to 8. 1.00 to 0.0(1 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to COO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers B1 Wabash Ave. loon, 221, Chicago HOLTON&HUNKELCO., Wholesale Florists and Florist*' Supplies Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St.. MILWAUKEE. WIS. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT FLOW6RS WIETOR BROS. Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLLWORTH CO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. 684 The Florists' Exchange CASPER LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. nStiS&ti:9"**™"*- Pittsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The STANDARD The lightest ru rapid and powei ting Machinery Duplex Gutters -bar clips. The $ AST1CA Manager. aureer-ct BOSTON, MASS. Miil^ai 11 THRIPSCIDE" (BEGISTEJiED) GREENHOUSE FUMIGATING POWDER « til- I iplete U'v^tni't i- ■ that infestGroonhousest " a special boon to Rose and Beauty growers and prepared particularly for the destruction of Green Fly and Thrips. There is nothing injurious in it to plant life, even the most deli- cate fern. It Is especially recommended for Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Roses. Carnatloi Lilies, Smilax, Asparagus, and we claim that insects eradicated when the housei fumigated with this powder. V. I I I ■n ...$0.25 1 25 ... 1.00 | 100 thoroughly 3 put up as Box $4.50 Bassott & Washbur: E. H. HUINT nee when wrltl CYPRESS Is Far Mojre Durable Than PINE pCJlfPRESSi SASH BARS UPT0 32 FEETOR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESXRED. Send for our Circulars. The AT- Steams lumber (o., flEPOjiSET. 30ST0N. frlASS Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Wired TooOipiGks 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Mffcmpleg Free. For sale by dealers. UonMon the Florists' Exchange when writhiR. GOT FLOWER BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once Is to use them always. No. Per 100 Per 1000 No. Per 100. Per 1000 0.-3x4x20.... $2. 0(1 $18.00 5— 1x8x22. .. .$3.00 $27.60 1.-3x4^x18 , 1.75 15.00 6.— lxSx28.... 3.75 35.00 2.-3x8x18 2.i«l 18.00 7.-«xli)x20... 6.60 63.00 3.-1x8x18 2.10 22.00 8.-3x7x21... 3.00 28.00 3 260 boxes, Terms c THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. June 13. 1»08 The Florists' Exchange 685 CYPRESS Green House Material Hot Bed Sash Red Cedar Posts LOChl 1ND LUMBER CO. LOCKLAND, OHIO H* Field a ^*4 Sprayer One Man Can Operate. zcbaoge when writing. Worcester, Mass. Showers have come at last, too late perhaps to save an entire crop; but enough water has fallen to brighten up our disheartened farmers. Seeds have germinated so poorly that the seedsmen have been driven almost crazy by the abuse they have been forced to receive. The dry spell has Increased the demand for millets for catch crops, with Hungarian and Jap- anese millet as the two leaders. Corn of every description l« running close, and according to the Florists' Ex- change of June 6, the prospects are not very bright for next season's stock. The Worcester Conservatories is a new firm recently organized under the laws of the State of Illinois for the purpose of raising roses in this city. Fred G. Davis, of the firm, Is person- ally superintending the erection of seven houses, each 300 feet by 30 feet, with a propagating house 150 feet by 15 feet. Walter Tappan. formerly with the Dale estate in Brampton, Ontario, has been secured as general superin- tendent. The rose houses are rapidly assuming shape. The first one will be ready in about two weeks and the others will follow in rapid succession. When completed Worcester will have added 100.000 feet of glass to its rapidly growing lot of greenhouses. At the weekly exhibition of the Worcester County Horticultural So- ciety, June 4, President O. B. Hadwen won two first prizes on rhododendrons and peonies. As usual, Fred A. Blake, of Rochdale, and Edward W. Breed, of Clinton, carried off many honors. There was a large attendance, owing principally to the display of wild flow- ers. CARODUS. BANGOR. ME.— Carl Beers had the decorations of the County Court House on the occasion of its dedication on June 2. The floral work is highly spoken of by the local press. GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all other purposes. Get our fllgures before buying. Estimates freely N. COWEN'S SON, 3«2-«4 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Mention thm Florlsta' Eichtng* whea writing. RIDER AND ERICSSON Hot Air Pumping Engines If water is required for household use, lawns, flower beds or stables, no pump will pump it so safely, cheaply and reliably. No danger as from steam. No complication as in gasolene engines. T »f* No uncertainty, as in windmills. Prices reduced. Catalogue " X " on application. RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO. 35 Warren Street, New Tork 230 Franklin street. Hnston 692 Craig Street, Montreal, P. Q. 40 Dearliorn Street, Chieago l(> North 7th street. IMiila.lelphia Teniente-Key 71. Havana, Cuha GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material CUT AND SPLICED READY FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASR S. JACOBS & SONS, = 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AT WHOLESALE. ■end te ftomtawSue. GET OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BURNHAIT BOILERS High SECTIONAL HOT WATER BOILER • -• » •■' "> ssM&rssBS hi.&'ssls! 'r.'i.r.v.'a... HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS AMD M UTtn II i i BHB8 01 HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS BRSS "t-, COI,"",,0rleS ""#-» °-nnou8, Con.truct.on C.U.oKu.. ^ aWn^9°^a^raPpTc^^^r°rorilir SSSfiSB. SS«HL«- X-ffi '<*£ urea complete, or f LORD & BURIMHAM COMPANY NewYork Office : bro^S'JME st. General Office and Wirks : "ffi^ t>« Florteta' Bxchango wnen writing. GLASS BENT GLASS vanhorne, griffen & co. UtlllUfcHOg 443.449 GrM„wich St. I *„r,«, v«D« For GREENHOUSES. GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. 40-48 Vestry St. FlorlBta' Exchange wb NEW YORK. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS tor Tobacco Extracts Eto SA°KRs DILLER, CASKEY & CO., .,k^t."' ?,!;;,*.. S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention tte Flortata' Exchange when writing. Better Get Catalogue of Furman Boilers MADE IN OVER 150 STYLES AND SIZES. ~= fl BURNS - ALL \ KINDS • ' FUEL NOW HEAT- ING OVER 20,000.000 8Q. FEET GLAS8. & Highly Economi- i ,' cal > in Fuel Sectional, Portable and Brirk-sct Types. Let at Otmre on \..ur requirement* /«r..,. The HERENDEEN MFG. CO., °S" GENEVA, N. Y. . FlorUtt' Bichante The Florists' Exchange The King Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Special Trade List Mention the Florists' Bxchsnge when writing. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 80, 52, 54, 66 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. \ .11 !•-:>» U ritzii white, scarlet and i Charlotte, Florence In. pots doz jQ 3. t bbsaa N;m lu.00 .;:. 5.00 .50 3. . double dwarf 2h Lantanas, Le Nalne 2* Lobelias, dark and licht blue V? Violets. Princess of ^ Wales and La |M>r^«'( ni^-not i Pal nutria ) in bloom Mouii^ iiu-s -2J- ('hrysiintliemiiiiis, a full line of the best varieties 2L C.Eisele,,,,hl?reefsflersonPhila.,Pa Mention the Florists' Exchange .50 3.00 writing. For insurance against damage by hail, address JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y F. H. A.. Saddle River. N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money. Get THE -NEW OEPBRTUdE," VENTILATING APPLIANCE. For Descriptive Catalogue Send 1 j. D. CARMODY, EVAHSVILLE, IND. the Florists' 3QQQOOOQOQOQQQQQQQGQQOQOQQOQOQQQQQQQ ours. •* Estimates cheerfully furnished. Ml |||to1I5BLACKHAWKSt. CHlL/lUO lit. m StULiriC AGE.NTS FOR ^^ GARLAMD IRON GUTTERS. .fl!III*flf*IMIi% Mention the Florists- Exchange when writing. mm BOILERS THE STANDARD FOR Greenhouse Heating. EFFICIENT KIIIMDIICAL DURABIE Send four cen Illustrated Greenhouse Construction; HITCHINGS & CO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches, Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties _ write or wire ro» rmcES. THE PIERSOIM-SEFTON CO. Designers, Manuiaetnrers and Builders ot Horticultural Structure. West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY ^■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■•'■■■■■■■■■■■■■''■■■■" GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufacturers of Cat. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES PERFECT WORKMANSHIP A. DIETSCH & COTSIL; CHICA60, ILL. Ilmtlo. U» Florists' Exchange when writing. t Vflr-ERLU (HIGH GRADE] ^j€S""V LWNM0MS1 NEWBURGH vol. XV., no. 24 Supplement to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Our Gallery of Tine Specimens June 13, 1903 Copyrighted, 1U0-I, It.? A. ?'. lie I.n V.-ire VtK. AN AVENUE OF NORWAY SPRUCE TREES On the Phelps Estate, Teaneck, N. J. Planted in 1S80 when but 18 inches high, the trees have reached a height of 45 feet. A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS Vol. XV. No. 25 „ plant NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL NEW YORK, JUNE 20, 1903 One Dollar Per Year CANNAS . Hoio i, i, s, . l-rtalre rlMiManliM ImpooMd I'lllarot Fire, 1' Ma\ Ml. I it'll i. I 'like of Mat Ibmon-li . nil, Mum. Cro/y. etc., »ii.(Hl per 100. . c\tril . lioi.r-. liiiini ru.t1 h ll. >\s . Tt-.l. Mi nil sylvan 1.1 sMalh I . ]\a!.', 1 t-:o iraMMMi. Pain Lira a M^auti- 1 ,'llOil'M, $ILMKI p. T 1IM'. HVIPUAM1KAS, tin,., iilllllts'uill'l..- Mi ili'.i. SlllTllllPIlS I ' i-oration. July and .3 ■ome into bud. nil throw about 15 rrels that will throw INI (The l'i.rson ITA. fine plants. hardy, extra val I.ATANIAS, Ian. ing. *2.00. |3.M BOXWOOD, pj HM US, ENGLISH 1\ \ . HAA IKI I in. lard-, with heads 3H to 4 ft. imi M .?jn (ileaoli. large and v.r\ hue spt-eiiuens, CAl.tllll 11 F.s< I I.I.NT1 M. line bulbs. <• to I \ I - \ AI.YsM M, Tom Th ■ ■ 'iii.-. * l.ilOper 100. its, extra heavy. 3 to 4 It. , in. pots, very nice, 12 to ortment of Caetns. de- l)|; M I N \ IMlll ISA, Tine. He-t plan I lanta, ■ . \l 1 N \ tlASSAMll finely eolored. $1.51) eaeh PAN HANI > \ IITCHII, colored, sf !.t»"i each. iNDANI's I'Tll. IS.B in. pots, .?! Ml -\ i:\M I l: Uo-siniaiiBauani 'V1'1 "■'", "'".* - "" .''■."■'': r, .■, s. 3 ft. high, and Pom1 per 101). SHASTA DAISY, strong pi. nils from frames. M.OOp.-r lm). FUCHSIAS, fine assortment, named varieties, 2'4 in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Alt! Til ON Saxit/.ii, Hum ,|,. llalal.,11 Varn - IADKIItA VI: .OBELIA Qrac iMERHAN 15 \\ I! VIA? pots, JU2. 00 per 'inn." FERN HALLS, large size, F. I PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York Mention th* rloriibr Exchtng* when writing. ROSE PLANTS Large, Clean, Healthy Own Root Stock BRIDE ( 2^4 Inch S.V;'L BRIDESMAID! VA. Inch SWL Now is the time to order before stock is all sold W.H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. YOU ARE NOT TOO LATE We Can Still Furnish You With STARTED CANNAS Good Strong Plants from Flats, ready for setting; out. 50 Started Carinas, "f one kind in (lat, $1.40 per flat. Assorted Kinds, 50 cts. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Varieties as follows: Shenandoah, dark foliage; Grand Rouge, Alphonse Bouvler, Chas. Henderson, Flamingo, Florence Vaughan, Alsace, Paul Marquant, Madame Crozy, Queen Charlotte, Italia, Austria, Burliank. Dormant Roots ol the above sorts, large pieces, 3 and more eyes, at 26 cts. per doz. ; $1 50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. CALADIUM ESCULEIMTUIYI Started in Flats, eaeh flat containing 50 strong plants, $2.00 per flat; 75 etc. per doz. ; $30.00 per 1000. Dormant Bulbs, all with center shoots— 6-8 In • $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 8-10 in 2.00 " 15.00 10-12 in. and over 4.00 " 35.00 DAHLIAS "-arge Field Roots. Named Varieties, Fancy Show Cactus and Pompon . . $6.00 per 100 ;' $50.00 per 1000. Mixed, all colors 4.00 " 35.00 " Separate colors, pink, red, yellow and white 4.50 " 40.00 " FERN BALLS Cheap to Close. 5 to 7 In., in fine, fresh condition, $1.50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. CLUCAS & BODDINGTON GO. 812-814 Greenwich St. Importers. Exporters and i New York City Agents of SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS B.& A. SPECIALTIES v.- Many I lions, „,u of K I NT I IN Alt M I AHIAS, I If I - Miitl KAY TKKF.S. Many florist re is an oppt KENTIA BELMOREANA. No. of Height, Inch leaves ins. Per doz. Per 100 l'er 1000 $1 60 *12 00 tlOO 00 3 oo is oo no oo A 00 25 00 225 00 H 50 50 00 0 00 75 OO KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4-5 1012 S-6 15-1S 5-li lx-22 511 22-24 .; 7 N » 1 25 U '«i 1 ;:, 21 00 2 50 25 00 12 M„de..p,M:,,M , 1500 BAY TREES IN ALL SIZES. 1M> l i>K PBIC1M. I'mN ivi i Ileiirht Kach Per doz. M L> *1 eo (10 00 28-30 I 26 12 00 uh(i:m\ i \n m:ii nm>. We have fine lot of these, fine for decorating < sales, from to.OO to •■20.00 each. ARAUCAKIA F.XCLT.sA. 6 in. pote, 10-12 ins. high a •• lilt; AKAUCAKIA I \< F.I.SA GI.AUC'A. Facl. BOSTON FERNS. e now in benches, pood for 6-6 1; Mention the Florlita' FALL BULBS DUTCH, FRENCH and JAPANESE. All Kinds. We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurseries. We hare T5 acree planted with the most interesting stock in the country. Ask fi BOBBINK & ATKINS, Exchange when writing. Rutherford, N. J. 688 The Florists' Exchange St. Davids Island Only Lilies Free From Disease. Will be ready for delivery in July. Let us quote you on your wants. W. ELLIOTT & SONS Jew Yon: Exchange when writing. Reed & Keller 122 West 25th St., New York. RUSTIC WORK ALL KINDS Tables, Chairs, Settees, Window Boxes, Tree Stumps, Stump Tubs, Bird Houses, Pedestals, Rustic Fence JEtc, Etc. Superior Workmanship. Rustic Hanging Baskets. Price, each $0 50 $0 65 $0 80 $0 90 $ 1 10 $ 1 25 $ 1 50 " Per doz 5 50 6 75 8 75 9 75 11 35 13 00 17 00 FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. "WOULDN'T THAT FREESIA." But Xmas is Coming, get in line, Plant now and have ready in time, BULBS NOW RERDY The purest strain of White-flowered FREESIA 0XAL1S BUTTERCUP. Per 100 Per 1000 MMAMMOTH $1.00 $9.00 STRONG 85 7.50 LILIUM HARRISII. Indispensable for Early Forcing. Our own growers pack all our Burmuda Bulbs. Careful attention to the grow- ing crop, weeding out diseased plants, proper grading of the bulbs when dug, busi- ness-like packing and handling, ail go to make success with Harrisii. We invite your orders under these conditions. Our bulbs will pay jou. Write for prices before closing any forcing stock orders. 84 & 86 Randolph St., I v - . . _ „ . M , e o C •? r\ C T S\ D IT ! «« Bwclay Street. Chicago. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE! nlw yorh Florists' Exchange when writing. CYCAS STEMS !§£}" STUMPP & WALTER CO., 5%BEA*C^KST Price per 10 lbs., $1.00 50 lbs., 4*00 100 lbs., 7.50 1000 lbs., 65.00 BRANCH STORE, 404 EAST 34TH ST. MUSHROOM SPAWN First Quality = -Strictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. Write fob special Quotations James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Dallas — Freesias CALLAS FREESIAS H In. in diameter at $3.00 per 1000. PACKING FREE. We also offer the lollow PALM SEEDS I'hunix Tan Wa-liiiitftunia Kobiihtn at $l.un per pound (in hull). Cash with order from unknown parties, GERMAIN SEED 8 PLANT CO., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS I'll I I. ADI.I.I'IIIA. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit :::::::: Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BeaulieiTs Hardy White Onion Ounce, 20c; pound, $2.(io. Send i'.»r testimonials. (in pa-.' N5nf ifrfin-T s " New onion Culture." ap- pears an account of this Onion. Special Ofler. Ev.rv purchaser nf one or more pounds of seed can have a copy of this m w h.»>k, free. Pansy Se.-.i an usual. \ny one ordrrine n copy of The Carnation at *:i.5U, through in e. will re- >z. of Mint. Perret Pansy Seed (value I NlahllslHd iSoi. Lilium Harrisii and Lilium Longiflorum and all other balbs. Also Cycas Revoluta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BAY TREES Standard, extra fine, 2 ft. diani., $10.00 per pair. Pyramid, " " 5 " high, 10.00 per pair. LATANIA BORBONICA, extra heavy, 5 ft. high $3.00 each. " " fine large, 3 " " 1.25 " PHffiNIX CANARIENSIS, extra heavy, 5 " " 3.00 •« " " fine large, 3 " " 1.75 " KENTIA FORSTERIANA, extra line, 5^-6 ft. high .... 2.75 " fine large, 5 ft. high 2.00 " CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS, from % lb. to 6 lbs., per 100 lbs., $7.50. FERNBALLS, dormant, 7x9, $22.50. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. RUPP XXX SEEDS. n^I — ~.^ „ ^ C7 ~ ~ A Improved Chinese Finest grown, rnmrOSC o£6Q. larSe flowering fringed, single and double, 1 1 lull Wt>V »JVVU, fifteen varieties mixed, 500 seeds, $1.00; half pkt , 50 cts. Have also the varieties separate. PANSY FINEST GIANTS The best large flowering varieties, critically selected. Mixed, 5000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50 cts. ; highly praised by our many florist customers. DAISY. Finest Rouble Giant, pure white and rose, mixed it separate, 1000 seeds, 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Finest dwarf large flowering tigered and spotted, ] 000 seeds, 50 cts. PRIMULA OBCONICA Grandillora. Finest large flowering to be had. 1000 seeds, 60c CINERARIA. Finest large flowering dwarf . mixed, 1000 seeds, 50 cts. Cash. A pkt. of the new ever-blooming Forget-me-not "Constance" added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, T|£gS«F Shiremanstown, Pa. The Florists' Exchange fc8* i°sHTNoSK°ENs KINGLY COLLECTION PANSY. Unquestionably the finest strain of Giant Pansles now offered to the trade. 1000 Seeds, 30c-; 2000 Seeds, 50c.; 5000 Seeds, $1.00; per oz , $5 00. CINERARIA, CALCEOLARIA AND CHINESE PRIMROSE. JIMRIVALED STRAINS FROM ENGLISH SPEC'ALISTS. <'im:i; Ai;i a. i n (■Alt i:oi.a i;i a. I'KI Ml I \ . I I, Fringed Id TUBEROSES. Dwarf Excelsior, Double Pearl. Tn Induce QUICK SALE we make this EXCEPTIONAL OFFER I. Mam th Itiille,, I .1 in. he* ;. I " I'rl.' *.l.l!0 S4.60 »7.l JOHNSON & STOKES. 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LONG ISLAND CROWN CABBAGE SEED Ask for prices for 1903 oiop ; also on surplus stock 1902 crop. B. E. COODALE, Grower, Calverton, L. I.. N. Y. Pansy Seed New Crop Ready July ist. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa Florists' Exchange FreshSmilaxSeed mJune Smilax Roots at all Seasons. too iooo Strong Roots, »; in. diam., $1 00 $8 00 1 to 1 1-2 in. diam. ... 2 25 20 00 Extra size, 2 to 2y, in. diam. 3 50 Delivered at prices (riven. Send for Trade List. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Japanese Fern I Balls (15-inch and 7 to 9-inch Sizes. Write tor prices on quantities. kVAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. NEW YORK, 84-86 Randolph Si. 14 Barclay St. SEASONABLE SEEDS Areca Lu test-ens Pamlanus ulilis Primula sinensis limb.. In pure white, rose, crimson, blue, white with ye ITh i la .ria livlirhla grandi., anil maxima or Calceolaria. Quest tlgere.l aii'l sjn.ti- -I 1uil'<- h!h.!berger & CO. '^.-,^ks' CUCUMBER SEED TURNIP SEED HARRISII LILIES DUTCH BULBS WEEBER & DON, II 1(1 II \\ T- 1 ROWERS 114 Chambers St., NKW YORK. Florist.' Exchange when writing. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. S3.50 per 1000. $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co NEWARK, NEW YORK. Uentlon the Florist.' Exchange when writing- ZIRNCIEBEL Giant Pansies OF MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS Are the finest grade this season, that we ever sent out, when large size and colors are re- quired, As growers, and know- ing every strain of note in cul- tivation, we can recommend our Pansles as unequalled. New Crop Seed ready now, in trade packages, either strain, at $1.00 each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL Needham, Mass. Mention the riortota' Exchange whe. writing. GLADIOLI ARTHUR COWEE, SKl^MSE Our Motto: QUALITY I 1RST. We have, however, a suffi- cient quantity to supply ail BERLIN, N.Y. United States Or :ul Kt>pr«-nentative c.f (.ndr** Hybrid*. T At 66 N. Front Street, PHILADELPHIA When visiting the Seedsmen s Convention and look at the two cabinets of TTP-TO DATE ELECTROTYPES, containing over 1,300 cuts of Flower and Vegetable Seeds. Will be sold for one-tenth of cost. CUT THIS OUT — NOW IS THE TIME TO SOW MICH ELL'S CELEBRATED PRIMULA SEED iblue>.Mtr. pkt.. Mi. lull.-. Mixed "Prize Strain M,tr. |.kt. ,'->,-,. (,- |,lit.,*l.llu. 1'i-rii I.i-jiI, mi. 1. 1, '.. tr. pkl., (10c; ■I'.al.i I'l I in rose." ir. |il I -I"" CINKRARIA HENRY F. MICHELL, PHILADELPHIA rh*> KlorlHt*' Kxchiin PANSY SEED THE JENNINGS STRAIN New Crop Seed Now Ready. Saved from finest Htm-k. Fines! mlxrd, loz..*5.0O pkt. i.f :n In. si (id; 1 ., ,,kl ., 5(1 cts. Seimrate culors In blue, black, red, white and yellow, fit) cts. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. Lock box 254. Grower of the Finest Pansles. Mention the Florlitjr ELxennnge wheo writing PRIMULA CHINENSIS, FRINGED. PRIZE MIXTURE. ;/ Tr. Pkt., 50c. Tr. Pkt. $1.00. D. LANDRETH & SONS I'lorKls' Department, 1217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. IMot the Cheapest but the Best Persons wanting the genuine old-fash- ioned Harrisil or Bermuda Easter Lily (unmixed willi Longlflorumc or Hybrids that can l.<- t'nj- I lo i .i cias or before if required, i-.-n . :hl\ ripened Bulbs, August shipment, lin'i-; Quantity limited. R. H. JAMES, Columbia and Longbird Farms, ST. CEORCES, BERMUDA. Mention the Flori.ts' Exchange when writing. QPglSpe NEW ALL Prices-1 STOCK SIZES VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE, CANNAS Carinas and Ceraniums S6.00 per IOO. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. I IcOSMOsI PANSY I SALVIA I i ^EED]i^ER|POm rl.-irk. M, ROCKFORD, II. I.. The loss in the re< -ni ' Slobe building Are is estimated nt $120, I. The Buckbee Seed Company used the build house, and it is slaimed lost $100,000 in seeds. James B. Kid. I. representing the Cox ■ I. Is regls- tered a.1 the Hotel Albert, University place and Eleventh street, New York. Mme. Vllmorln, wife of M. Maurice de Vilinorin. die.] ree.-ntly al t lie age of 43 years. Sim leaves live children. The mgements of the deceased lady have on many occasions been greatly admired. The Ventura (Cal.) Free Press an- nounces that buyers are trying to bear the bean market in Ventura county, reporting among ether things that the acreage this year will be 70,000. All of which the county paper named says ly denied by the growers, who state the acreage last year was 30.000 and that It will be but very little more this season. AI.VIN1. The firm of Churchill & Company .rated in New Jersey last week, with a capital stock of $10,000, to .any on a cloy, i =.-.-.] business In To- The other grain business of the Churchill interests and Paddock, Hodge & Co i red to the new United Grain Company. The In- corporators of the new company are Leroy S. Churebill, Arthur L. Mills and Fred L. Geddes. R. W. Wrlfjhl and wife, of the Lake I, iik, N. T., lia\ ■■ i •■! in in i weeks' so- journ in I'.-, i mk his stay In thai State Mr. Wrighl visited the i farms— and, It being his first visit, was greatly impressed with the magnitude of the operations wit- nessed. He reports all crops promis- ing, and while the acreage planted does id point i surplus, the Itlook .lo.-s not Indicate any shortage. S. M. Isb.-i .<- Co., seed men hunts. Jackson, Micl cent fire In their elevator and warehouse, Incurred My covered by In- surance. The prim Ipal loss was of culinary beans, of which the firm are large ban. II- manager of partment of the firm, will be at the Seed Trade convention. nlbuted by the Treasury department, under date June 9. 1902. to th [leers of the cus- toms and others concerned, as follows: "Al the instance of the Secretary of Vgi Icultun llrected that, July 1. 1903. and contlnu- year, two-ounce samples of all importations of 100 pounds or more of grass, clover, and forage-plant be prepared nt the earliest prac- ] ticable date after entry, and forwarded I to the Seed Laboratory, Department of Agriculture, Washington. I >. C, labeled with names and addresses of conslgn- -iiees. name of seed as given in the invoice, and quantity of the consignment." 690 The Florists9 Exchange 400,000 California Privet HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. and more than 400 Vi etles of HARDY OKI MENTAL STOCK. American Seed Trade Association. For the annual convention of the Association at Atlantic City, June 23- 25. 1903, inclusive, a railroad rate of one fare and a third on the certificate Plan for the return trip will be granted, provided 100 persons are in attendance who have paid a full first-class fare of not less than 75 cents through to place of meeting. The following subjects will be discussed: "Southern Forage Plants," by George B. McVay, Birm- ingham, Ala.; "The Importance of Ac- curatf Descriptions of the Varieties of Garden Vegetables," by W. W. Tracy, Washington. D. C. ; " Limiting Our List of Varieties," by Lester W. Morse, Santa Clara. Cal.; "Bulbs," by Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia: "Vine Seeds- Insect Pests and Remedies," by J. C. Robinson, Waterloo, Neb.; "Seed Ad- vertising, Past and Present; Why it Does Not Pay Better, and Some Reme- dies," by Frank B. White, Chicago, 111.; "Cabbages," by J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. Y.; "Trials of Peas for the Government," by C. N. Keeney, Le Roy, N. Y.; "Systems in Business," by C. E. Wilson, of the Shaw-Walker Co., Chicago; "The Application of Business Systems to the Seed Busi- ness," by H. A. McKee, of the Library Bureau, Chicago. A neat program has been issued by Secretary Willa.d. The St. Charles Hotel will be the meeting place and headquarters. The Wholesale Seedmen's League will hold its sessions on Friday, June 26. The delegates to the American Seed Trade Association will journey to Fordhook Farm, on Saturday, June 27. Mr. Burpee is arranging to provide a special train for their comfort and ac- commodation. Long Island Seed Crops. Since our last report on the seed crop conditions on Long Island we have had all the rain we could wish, and there has-been a marked improve- ment along all lines, the only draw- back being the heavy wind that ac- companied the rain, which laid low many pieces of cabbage. But the grow- ers are doing their best to straighten things up, and if we have no more storms the injury from this source will be light. The greatest danger is from stem rot and maggot, which have ruined very many pieces. The situation may now be summed up as follows: The general appearance is greatly improved, and the damage from storms ami disease not sufficient to balance the gain, so that if there are no other disasters we may expect fully half a crop from the acreage put out in March, which was about two-thirds of the acreage contracted for last year. This, with the surplus held over, should be sufficient to fill the growers' orders, other than for some few varieties of which there is but little sale. The outlook for kale has greatly im- proved, and with good weather for the next week more than an average crop will be secured; and it will require more to fill all contract orders. Spinach has improved wonderfully. For a few days after our last report there was not a seed in sight, the plants all seemed dead or dying. But the rain and low temperature have worked wonders. There is now a fair promise of from half to two-thirds of an average crop. While there is but little grown in this country, that little seems indispensable to some of the most critical trade. Many growers, or truckers, refuse to plant unless they can get American-grown seed. The ruta baga outlook is decidedly poor— never worse. But as tmerican iT:-own seed is, relatively, but little used, and the foreign crop is likely to be up to the average, there will be no shortage. The dealers who have built up a trade on the superior quality of home-grown seed may have consider- able difficulty in procuring satisfactory stock. The beans planted for seed purposes are doing much better than it was at one time seemingly possible. A good come-up and fairly good growth is the present outlook. It may have been better, if planting had been deferred until after the rains; but in that case germination would have been very poor, with the soil as cold and wet as at present. Therefore, those who planted early have been fortunate. The drouth which had become so se- rious a problem for the Connecticut seedsmen has subsided and given place to a very cold, wet spell of weather for the past ten days, which lias aided us materially in securing a good stand of aweel which, if the Fall is late. may yet, except in case of the very I. lie vi lies, make a crop of corn. It seems hardly possible that the season can be so favorable from this on as to make anything but a short crop of the late varieties of sweet corn. Turnip seed has not improved with the rains, neither has kale to any great extent. These early maturing seeds were seriously affected by the dry weather, and have now another draw- back in the way of weeds, which have come in since the rains, and which in a very few days will completely smother the dwarfed and stunted plants and render the situation still more trying. Beet, onion and parsnip have recov- ered very largely, and are looking fair- ly well at present. The seed ware- houses in this locality are empty; probably never in the history of the trade have the corners been so thor- oughly cleaned out as they are at pres- The demand for sweet corn and for all varieties of field corn continues brisk up to this date, until everyone is almost or entirely sold out. A large delegation leaves this section next Tuesday for the convention at Atlantic City. This delegation has been so enthusiastically invited that they could not refuse the invitation, and anticipate the time of their lives at Atlantic City and at Fordhook. Numerous failures are reported in the stand for potatoes and onions from seed this Spring. The outlook for these crops through Connecticut is anything but bright, and seedsmen are having their troubles in complaints from cus- tomers because of the poor germination of the seed. European Notes. The hot wave which terminated on June 1 has been succeeded by bitterly cold northeast winds, with night frosts in some places, which have checked for the time the rapid and satisfactory progress which our plants were mak- ing. Beet and carrot have suffered most, but as a bad attack of beetle always follows the "northeasters," rutabaga is certain to suffer where it is still in bloom. The German growers of swedes and turnips have been very badly hit. Re- ports from France are almost as gloomy, especially as regards the extra early turnips. In England the prospects are more cheering. Spinach has been badly In- jured in most countries and the setback will certainly delay the harvest. Brassicas generally are picking up; it is a great pity the acreages are so very limited. As regards flower seeds, asters are now nearly all planted, but sadly need some warm ground rains. Ten-week stocks are already showing flower buds. Pansies are very variable. On the high and light lands they have suffered severely and have had to be replaced with Spring sown plants, which are not so safe a crop as the Autumn. Polyanthus and bellis are doing badly, and as last year's stocks are quite ex- hausted, higher prices will rule. Myo- sitis, biennial stocks and wallflowers are very good. In agricultural seeds, sugar beet and mangel-wurzel in Germany, have suf- fered very much; but replanting has been possible in many parts. C. Loechner. of Suzuki & Iida, is in Europe looking up trade. S. B. Dicks has returned from his African trip in greatly improved health. EUROPEAN SEEDS. w. * T. SMITH CO. «\™» Field Grown ROSES and CLEMATIS, ORNAMENTAL TREES SHRUBS and VINES. FRUIT TREES. Wholesale Trade Catalogue on application. DJLIICV Nrw rr°I'- Busiiot, CasBier, Van- rllllOll tin-- M: ,„tl, or Mine. Perret, .'iirli Bliaiii. ,.,y fft on, tr. pkt. •_>;, , mixed, oz. J4.nu, tr. ]>kt. 25,.-. C'a]. eidnija, tin. I lie, re, I or spotted, tr. pkt.. 25c. Primula i J.n„ n.-i» limb., all colors, separate or mixrd. tr. pl.t. 1'.', . < inrniria, let,, ei-., ,ln art' or tall. Benary's Prize strain, tr. pkt. 2.ie. Cash. MM: \|> . .i:i;r\ Hot SKSII I) « <>., Orange P. (>., Baltimore, Md. sill wtoie lauia loots Best mixture of named Cactus and Show varieties, all colors, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, PurcellvillefVa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CAUA BULBS ugust 1st delivery. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO. A LILIUM HARRISII {wX\ and L0NGIFL0RUM required. W.W.RAWS0N& CQ.,S;:;.',,. Boston, Mass, 13 and 13 Faneail Hall Square. NARCISSUS 1ND DAFFODILS For Forcing. We have over 40 acres devoted entirely to the culture of these beautiful liarbineors of spline. (Trade only). Before placing your orders write to W. MAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, England Mention the florists' Bichangs when writing. THINGS YOU NEED! Per 100 i o.OOO Coreopsis 'lumps $4 00 lO.ooo ll.'liani hi,. ,\|., ..tnjli.nm, Btrong divisions 2 60 10,000 Achillea Millefolium Koseum. strong clomps 3 00 l>. I |,M. ,....,. Forme-sum, strong. 1 year 6 00 «.ai|]:inliaSto Atlantic Prize anc Jl.'-T, per UUXI. Karllana and I'onrterosa, 30c per 1(>0; *2.00 per 1000. RCCT Eclipse, CroBhy'8 and Egyptian 20c DEC I per UNI. ifl.;.", ,„.,■ Hum. PARSLEY CELERY Gol,r loo. *16.0Uper 10OO; 1 ii' . $10 no pei loo; $75.00 pi r 1000; ■ . : I 1 .■■, I Yin, -a Filament.. mi, 1 ,,., fl t 100; $il.0o per 1000; Ijrs., $1 .VI prr 100: $12.00 per 1000. Herberis Thunber^ii, Fxo.hi.rda, Halesia, AltheaM, UtMil/.iaK, Aiuorplia, $2.00 per 100; »leri, named B i, strong pieces, $5.00 il.H .iii.I I \i-r SAMUEL C.MOON,Morrisville,Pa. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. NURSERYMEN and others having good, clean, sharp photographs of subjects of interest to the trade, such as Shade & Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, I 1 i ■ .KS, ETC., ETC. are asked to kindly com- municate with the publishers of the Florists' Exchange, 2 Duane St. , New York City. Mention tnt Florins' Etchings wben writing. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write us for ••lo,— ],ri, , ■* . a anything wanted In th.j lino ol N ursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Sweet Potato Plants To close out, I offer the ^following .... ii. ..i $1.00 per 1000, all strong, health plants, free from disease and true to name : Big Stem Jersey, Yellow Nansemond, Bed Nansemor.rl, Bed Ber- - pi, i M.ilS All orders will be shipped promptly. No orders accepted for less than $1.00. H. AUSTIN, Felfon, Del. Strong Plants CANNAS From 3'/, In. Pots ria. Burliank. Creole. Cha*t. Hendemon, Doyen ey, KKitmlal. , I ,..■ 7aughan, Italia, .in, Jiilni wiiit,-. It,.-. . arnot, Paul Brant, ilar-iuant ' 0WN DAQCC HEALTHY ROOT IvV/gCO STOCK GRAFTED ROSES. Golden Gate, ( Bride 1 '" ■ ' "- P"r 10"- Wootton t CHRYSANTHEMUMS - Bbnntffon, l. Lincoln! MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Ready for Immediate Sale. < olens, leading rarlettea, *3S.OO per 1000 .1 ( „l.u«. i,, .j,., . ai per 1000 l ,.l.-u-. n, ,M, -r. »31I.IKI ,.,-r 1000 2 Feverfew, double white 2 l.'-niiiiunis, ,l..ul,le anil Hinub-. Btrong double, Rperlal vari- ety or color 3 " Fragrant rose, etc. . . 3 Draciena Indii inn, titi,, -1...P I achalaa.donbleandatngl*....'.'! 1 Heliotrope, light and dark vara ! 3 Moon Flower, white 2', 3.0 " strong 4 10. Of IVlnrKoiilnniN. 1 van, II, . 3M 12.00 " 2*4 0.0(1 Petunia, dnuble tine varl.'tr. .. . 2^ 4.0C 3 e.oo '. 2H SM 3.O0 WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mention the Flo Brchnnge when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. IHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,' 2 Duana St.. N V. 692 The Rlorists' Exchange Let Me Write Your Ads! FRED. H. CLIFFORD, Morse-Oliver Bldg., BANGOR, Me. The Retailer and Advebtiser, N. Y., recently said of my work: ■ up-to-date florist's announcements which appear regularly in the papers.* !■;..■:■■ Ixobange when writing. CANNAS Chas. Henderson, fine strong 3 In. stock, $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Jean Yiaud, Marquis de Castellane, etc., 4 in , $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS Little Beauty, 3 in., $5.00 per 100. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio. CANNAS KM). President M.-Kinle.\ , I're.-.nh-iit d. Queen Charlotte. Mine. Crozy, Ch;is. Henderson, lbike ol Marlboro, Alleinania, Torch- CHOICE GERANIUMS Gen. Dodds, Ben. Sehmeder. ( uiinnhiu, W. J,. Gunn, Souv. de Miranda. L;i \ ntme. 1'rincc-sn Mix, Mine. St. Paul Uridoux, Emilo de i.iirardin. Heter- anthe. Dr. Blanche, Bucharh s, S. A. Nutt, White Swan and La Contahle. Mrs. E. G. Hill. Trophee. Arabella, Speciosa, Prince, Trailing Queen. COLEUS, 20 varieties, 2H in. pots, $2.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH VIOLETS, 2^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. 2S,IUo^:TH||IS. \ n- ine Crozy, Rosemaur (finest pink); Leopard, President McKlnley, Alsace. (JiOrios.a, Philadelphia. Priee, fine stock, from pots, S0.no per 100: $60.00 per 1000. Dormant List — Flw'-nre Vaughan, Alsace, Alphonse Bouvler, Alba Rosea, Golden Moon, Austria, $1.60 per 100; Ainpelnpsis Veil, hi , seedlings, fit to pot, J],00 per ion; postpaid. English Ivy, 2la in., long tops. $3.00 per 100. Send for list. Cash please. BENJAMIN CONNELL WEST GROVE, PA. SURPLUS STOCK COLEUS, IX In.. 10 sorts IMPATIENS SULTANA, %H in HELIOTROPE, purple, 2}f In IVY GERANIUMS. 1% In VERBENAS, assorted. 2% In CSNNAS. red and yellow, 31n..., DAISY, white and yollow. 2K In. , HYDRANGEA Thos. Hogg and M all ;ll IK) 2 50 HONEYSUCKLE, golden leaved, 2« In. 2 00 FERN, Maiden Hair, strong, lya in. . 3 00 CYPERUS, Umbrella Plant, 2,'iln.. 1 50 VIOLETS. Swanley White, LadyHume Campbell, Luxonne, Princess of Wales and California, 2'„ in 2 00 CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 3 years old, field-grown 6 00 The SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO. SPRINCFIELD, OHIO. New 'OTliite Carina MONT BLANC THE CREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted plants, 75c. each ; |7.50 per doz. ; $50.00 per 100. PHILADELPHIA ROSE. The Improved Crimson Rambler, 2y, In., $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 4 to 5 in., $4.50 per doz. GENISTA, 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. A R AVC ARIA EXCELSA, 2 to 3 tiers, $5.25 per doz. ARAVCARIA EXCELS A, 3 to 4 tiers, $7.50 per doz. THE GONARD & JONES GO., West Grove, Pa. when writing. SEASONABLE STOCK ALL IN FIRST CLASS GROWING CONDITION. "WHITE MOONFLOWEB , 2% in. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BEGONIA, Vernon and Vulcan, $2.00 per 100. COB.EA SCANDENS, 2% inch, $3.00 per 100. CALADIVM ESCVLENTVM, 5 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. CANNAS, strong, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS, 3 inch. $3.00 per 100. AGERATVm, Stella Gurney and P. Pauline, $2,110 per 100. ABVTILON SAVITZI, $3.00 per 100. ABVTILON ECLIPSE, $2.50 per 100. •WEEPING LANTANA, $3.50 per 100. PLUMBAGO CAPENSI8, S3.00 per 100. CROTONS in vari"tv $3.00 per 100, HIBISCUS SINENSIS in variety, $2.50 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, $2.50 per 100. LEMON AMERICAN 'WONDER, $2.50 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRY, 2% inch, $2.50 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA, 2% inch, $6.00 per 100. ROSES, General Collection Everblooming, $20,00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesviile, Ohio Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. wd Geraniums and Chrysanthemums $2.00 per 100. WM. SWAYNE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA. VIOLETS. Marie Louise, prize stock, jrnaranteed to be healthy aiid a No. 1, or your money back. Strong, 2-2HS in. stock. $2.50 per 100; *2ci.00 per 1000. Strong, 3 in., $4.Ui per loci; S35.IKI per 1IWI. Iiendv for .luly delivery. Cash, please. WM.S.HERZOG, Morris Plains, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange whan writing. COL- P. Pauline ami Nt.-ll.i <;i Cash with Obdeb. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Successor to C. A. Harris & Co. Mention the R,1n^1mr«■ Hxcr.an.r0 whan writing. IEM)II fEIJIJ S2.50 per IOO. Larchmoat Nurseries, Larchmont, N. ' Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Best Varieties. Castellane. Acteon, Dryden, Harrison, etc., etc., $15.60 per 100, 4 inch pots; IS inch. $4.50 per 100. VftllNfi RlTsFS principally Golden YUU11U rtUaCS Ciata, Bridesmaid and Bride, lO.Ollli. Price >ii application. 40,000 Farquhar Violets 2V'sn"h 10,000 COLEUS FINE STOCKY PLANTS. Red Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and Queen Victoria, Brilliant, etc., largely Ver= schaffeltii and Golden Bedder. They are in 3Vfc-in. pots ; stocky and fine. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Cash. J. TL0VETT, Little Silver, N.J. Mention the FlorlBtV Flxohange when writing. DRACAENA INDIVISA. About 500 plants left, 2% to 4 ft. high, from $4.50 to $7.50 per dozen. Fine stock. Cash with order. CHR. SOLTAU, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Near West Side Avonn.- Depot of Newark k N. Y. R. R., or by West. Sid.- Avenue trolley cars fn>m Pennsylvania Ferry in Jersey City. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong plants, February and March struck. Henlthy and t'ren from disease. $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Your money cheer J 'ull\ ipfu nded ii' not satisfactory. G. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebech-on-Hudson. N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 0,000 COLEUS Florist*' Eifhn For Sale or Exchange GERANIUMS Surplus Geraniums of ■j..w,\ kinds, I,a Favorite* Double <;t>n. Grant, S. A. Nutt and others Large plants in bud and bloom, from 4 in. potB. $6.00 per 100. Or will exchange for good Carnation H.°P. DINSEN, Pottsville, Pa. Mention tbe Florin ts* Exchange when wrltlne*. ASTERS SEMPLjE'S in separate colors, white, roses shell pink, jmc pic ami lavender. $2.50 per 1000. Write f. >r prices cm large lots. Queen of the Market, 50c. per 100. Cash With Oedee. A. & G. R0SBACH, Pemberton, N J. Mention the Florists' ASTERS 50,000 ready to plant out. Semple's and Queen of the Market, grown from the best seed, 40c. per 100 ; $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 1 500 Geraniums 'SSJSSfi 2000 Cannas eSS6 lOOOAIternanthera,™1 U 1 000 " 5"*iow ) 500 Yellow Goleus &™ 500 Centaurea Gymnocarpa -111 WITH OKIIKIC. CHAS.A.KNAPP, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. What is a Kindergarten ? By GEORGE HANSEN The work deals with the word klnder^fi iirii in i I s liH-ra I rc-niler- ing: "The (.'hildren'H Garden," and the plea in made for the es- tablishment of such The of subjects to be planted that will most Interest the child, and In a very practical manner accom- panied with various plans for lots of varying size, tells how these plants tuny be dispersed and treated to appear to best advan- tage 75 cents postpaid. A. T. De La Mart Ptg. & Pub. Co. 2 Duane St., New York Uentloo the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange 693 IIEIKII BSSfilTl OF KDBSEBYIQEH REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING At DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JUNE 10-12, 1903 men was held B1 Hotel Cadlllai De iroit. Tune l» to 12. The Hon. William c. Maybut y, mas or of Detroit, extended I cordial welcome to the convention, which was fittingly resi led to t>3 Merge A. Swei t, of I lanvllle, N. v President llg.-iit'ritz. in his address, ■ i .1 the members on the j ear of prosperity just pass.-.!, ami ai the same 1 1 Mi-- warned anainsl Hi- .lane,., I odui tlon. He suggested that ■Mtti ■ effoi i should be made to en- ■ shtbits at the annual meet inc.,- ami ais.i m -..d the importance of Hpanuclng mutual companies toi the pill | ..is.- ill' insui ilm nurs.-i > in. -li against iii-.- tosses. 11. W. Collingwood, editor Rural New Yorker, read a paper entitled, "The Nurseryman as the Editor Sees Him." in which he deplored the selling of st. irk not true to name, carelessness in lining small orders, and misrepre- s. -iii.ii Ions of every kind. Frank B, White, of Chicago, in a Kiel entitled •'Publicity for Nursery- nun, urged the importance of adver- tising, and gave some advice as to how N. W. HALE President-elect American Association of Nurserymen it could be done most effectively. The sulij. -i -i was then discussed by three r.-l-i-.-s. nl.niv. s of the agricultural and horti.-ultural journals— Messrs. R. T. Olcntt. National Nurseryman; J. M. ■vine Western Fruit Grower, and tofessor I. H P.ailey, < '.uintry Life in Am.-ii. a- all of whom agreed in the main proposition that publicity is as I ii >- a factor in the success of a nurseryman as in that of any other fastness man. The various media for Btvertising were discussed, the most prominent among them being the hor- ticultural press; also catalogues, which should be original and artistic. News- paper advertisements and tree agents also .ana- in for a share of attention, ami one speaker advised nurserymen to abstain from advertising in journals of any kind that gave prominence to advertisements of liquors and patent m.-.li. lines. Professor Bailey ellciti -I ap- plause with the statement: "The best kind of publicity is that which comes about from having first rate good stock, and getting the people In sym- pathy with you by letting them know just what this stock is by actual tests." The committee on legislation, in its annual report, gave a history of its efforts during the past Winter in at- tempting to get the federal bill regard- ing nursery stock through Congress, but could report nothing more than a favorable outlook for the future. Professor L. H. Bailey read an essay- on "The Whole Question of Varieties," i.-i.-si hi. I provoked inn. li Professor liailoy stat.-il at the OUtsel that he must not be expected to BOlve Hi.- whole question of varieties, but would only state some of the important and troublesome aspects of it. He said in part: "The variety-conception is really a late idea in the development of the human race. It is practically onlj w ithin the pasi two ..-in in ies thai cul- tivated varieties of plants have been recognized as being worthy of receh Ing dei Ig "a tive names. This analysis has been growing more acute, specific, and concrete, with the passing of the years. We constantly define varieties on smaller and more definite points or 'characters.' Once it were enough that a rose were red; now that rose must be not only red, but must bloom at a certain season, produce a certain num- ber of flowers, have certain definite shape and 'substance' of flower, and have twenty other points of merit. This raises the question. What is a variety? Clearly, it is only the ideal of one man. or one set of men. At best a variety is only an assemblage of forms that agree rather more than they differ: and any- one of these forms may, with equal propriety, be called another variety. There are some things that every nur- seryman can do with profit to hasten the time of more efficient varieties. The time has come when the nurseryman must cease to propagate only from stock merely because it belongs to a given variety. He should propagate only from stock, or trees, that he knows to have direct merit for efficiency. Greater attention must be given to in- dividual merit in plants. Another way of increasing the efficiency of varieties is by giving the variety the particular ear.- that it needs." "The Nurseryman's Work in Texas." was the subject of a brief paper by I-:. W. Kirkpatrick. in which he said that Texas was particularly adapted for horticultural work, owing to the fad that plants p... nli.it to both tem- lle grown in close proximity, thus giving opportunity for crossing and hybrid- izing in constantly increasing forms and combinations. J. H. Hale, of Connecticut, spoke on the subject. "The Relation Between the Nurseryman and His Customers." and was followed by Messrs. Collingwood and Irvine in a discussion of the same topic. W. C. Barry, of Rochester, gave a talk on the "Importance of Ornamental Stock to the Nurseryman." Professor John B. Smith, of the New Jersey State Experiment Station, spoke on "Spraying and Fumigation for Nur- serymen TTp-to-Date." giving advice as to best methods to be pursued under varying conditions. George C. Perkins gave his views on "insurance for Nurserymen." The sub- ject was further discussed by Messrs. William Pitkin, of Rochester, and E. Albertson. of Indiana, both of whom favored the establishment of something along the line of a mutual insurance company. On motion of Mr. Albertson a committee of three, consisting of Messrs._ Perkins. Pitkin, and Albert- son, was appointed to investigate the matter and report at the next meeting. The subject came up through the Question Box as to what nurserymen should do about the matter of West Virginia and Virginia licenses and laws which are considered very inimical to the nursery business, as well as un- constitutional. After a discussion, tin- subject was referred to the committee on legislation, with power ti expend money, if necessary, in combat- ing these laws in the courts. George A. Sweet, of Danville. N. Y., spoke on "The Cost of a Tree." He said that there are so many elements of uncertainty in the production of trees that there is always a sort of lottery in the proposition. No two blocks of trees ever cost the same to CHARLES WILLIS WARD President-elect American Peony Society produce, and never will. It is difficult to know where the cost prict I and the profit begins, but ii is desirable that experiments should be carried on to determine this question as nearly as possible for each locality. After a discussion, a motion was adopted that a committee be appointed to look into this question and to report at the next annual meeting. A question in the Question Box. "Shall June liudd. .1 p. a. In - I'..- Meas- ured from the Point Where the Pud is Inserted or Not?" was answered in the negative by several mbers, who stated that they should be measured from the ground. Another question. "What is the Ef- fect of Crown Gall in an Apple Or- chard: How Can it be Prevented in Nurseries?" was answered by Professor Johnson, who advocated dipping the young trees in a two per cent, solution of formaline as a means of prevention. Professor Stinson, of St. Louis, urged tin- nurserymen to avail themselvi s of th.- privileges afforded by the forty acres practically placed at the disposal of the Department of Horticulture at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and to help in making the exhibit in this particular line as creditable as pos- sible. The committee on exhibits good display of fruit from Texas; also a peach planter exhibited by Mr. Ro- main, which was said by one of the members to do excellent service. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. N. W. Hale, Knoxville. Tenn.; vice-president. F. A. Weber, St. Louis, Mo.; secretary. C. A. Seager. treasurer, C. L. Tates. both of Rochester. N. Y.. re-elected. Executive committee, Peter loung- ers. Nebraska; William Pitkin. New York, and John Kerr. Texas. Atlanta. Ga., was chosen as the next place of meeting. The social features of the convention were unusually pleasant and attractive, owing to the efforts of President Ugen- fritz and other local nurserymen, A trolley ride through the ■ ride to the beautiful Belle Isle Park. and visits to the various other parks of the city, proved enjoyable, as well as instructive, excursions to the mem- bers of the convention. The American Peony Society. The meeting of the American Peony Society, held at i '■ -iroit on th- evening of June 11, wis a most satisfactory one. and developed much enthusiasm in the project. Several ne were added to the list of members and more were promised. On reviewing the list of members ft was estimated that fully 90 per cent, of the peony acreage of the country Is already represented. This, taken in connection with the fact that the so- ciety starts off with a paid-up sub- scription list, is cause for much satis- faction, and augurs well for Its future UCCI i tld USefullleSS. The meeting was ently organize ihe Society, to this time, has i n working under organization. C. W. Ward presided, and A. H. Fewkes acted as secretary. The qui i Ion as i a. ii i in- S -i v should li i upon i vote being taken it was de- cided to do so. A chartei "ill be taken the laws of the state of New York. A draft of a const it u I ion and by- laws was pies.-nted and carefully dis- cussed. Aft.-r several amendments bad be.-n mad.- the constitution was adopt- ed. The Society then elected officers for the ensuing year, which resulted In the choice of C. W- Ward, of Queens. N. Y.. for president; Guy A. Bryant, ARTHUR H. FEWKES Secretary American Peony Society Princeton, III., vice-president: A. H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands. Mass.. sec- II. Humphreys, Philadel- ors: President, vice- rk, Neb., for Cleveland, ohio, for two y.:,,s: William A. Peter- son. Chicago, 111., for three years. For the carrying out of the various the Society, the president ap- pointed the following committees: Nomenclature committee, five mem- bers: William A. Peterson III., chairman: C. J. Mall..- N. Y.: John A. Charlton, N. Y,: .1 l-\ Rosenfleld, '■' Neb., and A. H. Pewkes, Newton High- lands, Mass. 694 The Florists' Exchange HAERENS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM Extensive growers of AZALEA INDICA, PALMS, RHODODENDRONS, and other DECORATIVE and FORCING PLANTS. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea EASTER LADY (or Hffirensiana), a soft pink, and we make the special offer of 100 nice 12-14 inch plants for $25.00 at our nursery. Send your orders for Fall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada. AUGUST ROLKER * SONS, P. O. Box O 752, 3 Exchange when writing. Barclay St., New York THERE'S MONEY little booklet. Sent postpaid for 50 cents. A .T. DeLaMare Ptg. & Pub.Co.Ltd. 2 Duane Street. N.Y. AM 51 Till HIT I still have a full line of Plants for late planting or stocking up. Special low prices on Palms to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool grown and well- sbaped plants. None better. Areca JLiitoscens, 3 plants to pot, i, 6 and 8 In., $•25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentia Helinoreana arid ."ornteriafia, 3,4, 5 and «m.. $1V Rex Begonia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $8.00 per 100. Ah paras us Sprenseri, 3 in., $5.00 per 100. |>racifiia linlivina, 3 in., $5.oo per 100; 4 and 5 in., $10.00 and $35.00 per 100. KiiKlitth Ivy, 2 and 3 in., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $3.00 per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Geran i urns, single Gen. Grant, double Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt, Bon not. Franc i -H Perkins, 2 in., $2.50 per 100; 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. «;lailiolii8 Bulbs, trood mixture. 50c. per 100. rausi.'s, ready to bloom. $l.on per 100. < .ii.rias,:sm.,$4.ooper 100. Verbena. Scarlet Sage, Petunia, Coleus, mixed; Ageratuui, blue and white, Lobelia, Cash or C. O. FlnrlnrV Kxeba Plumosus nanus left, at $s.00 per 100. Cash \ Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. At cost price. To clear out stock. BAV TREES Standard, rrnvs n dmneter. 3s m , $13 im ,.. i ::n m., $].'., IHi ].. r (Mir. Add $1.imi f.,r p.iili: . a. li pair. Cash with order. A, SCHULTHEIS, College Point, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KENTIAS Beimoreana per doz. ; 7 In. pots 2), in.'. 100. Ken tla Beimoreana, 3>£ln. Asparagus Sprengrerl, ZVi in. pots, $10.00 per 100, Brancb Robbers, 5 In. pots, 2 to 5 branches. $5.00 per doz. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the Flnrlits' Exchange when writing. W*%****W*"l"l"*»l>W****W***WrWr&i BOSTON "FERN FROM BENCHES. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. Fine, bushy plants, 75c. and $1.00 each. CAN N AS We have still 25,000 on hand in 25 of the best varie- ties, at very low prices. Write for price list. JOHN SCOTT 4s KEAP STREET 4» GREENHOUSES Brooklyn, N.Y. Telephone 1207 Williamsburg X^«f«f^^*^«f^^^^^^«^^*^^~l^4~^***'^f*^ orcnids. Florists' orctiids. CATTLEYAS DENDROBIUMS CYPRIPEDIUHS. Large Importations Just Arrived. England. IiIMMoi'K. 1:11- Liberty stint, New York City. Florists' Exchange when wrltlni ROBT. CRAIG & SON Roses, Palms, Crotons ...CARNATIONS... and Novelties In Decorative Plants Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Fa. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNSand PLANTS 1,111.1m suitable bushy plant-. iin.,$2.60perl(X). ^.eraiiiiiiiib.i in T" l"T urn ; I Verbenas, L" , in., $2.(fl per lilt). We have a large variety of Bedding Plants. Write us for what you need. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the riorlata' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived in Fine Condition: Cattleya elt- rina. Epldcndruin iiemonile, B. vittellnum mnjus, Odoiitogliissum cltrusum, O. macu- latum, O. Relcheulieiinil. Oncldium Caven- ilishiatiuin, (1. i irnithorhvnchuni.O. tigrlnum ungulculatiim, O. varlcosum itogersil, Pha- la-nopals amal.lliH and P. Schilleriana. LACER & HURRELL, Summit, N.J.' Orchid Orowers and Importers. Uentloo the Florists' Exchange when writing. Boston Sworn Ferns 20,000 from bench, ready for 5 in. pots. Short and bushy. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Cash With Ordbb. H. H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman, Mass. Mention the Florltts' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK Wyncote, Pa. (iKiiWF.l; (iF Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Beimoreana. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE All plants propagated frmn single eves, and now ready for a shift. These are the only sizes profitable to buy al this season i.l the var. 3 in., $2.50 per doz..; $l.j.00 per 100. 4 in., $4.00 per doz.; $-J5.00 per 100. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM 2 in., $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 3 in. $8.00 per 100. 4 in. $13.00 perlOO KENT PLACE NURSERIES Telephone sb Summit, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writin*. If you want the best paying crop that you can plant for Summer, plant THE PIERSON FERN (INephrolepis Piersoni) plant that There Is nothing you c demand has been ho great and our an recently, having only just ipleted lilli young stock coming sales so large i d can fill all orders received from this date promptly on receipt. the present high price It has been Impossible to keep up with the demand. ' 'or it another season when it ran be i ifereil invest In It and get the benefit ol the sure to prevail another season. tremendous di rices. Mow is the time I demand and good prices which The BOSTON FERN, altln.ugli II 1ms n cultivated many yens. Is still As Nephrolepls l'iersoni will sell better ami be in greater demand even than the Boston Fern, we predict a scarcity of Nephrolepls l'lersunl fur several years ti prices. Owing to the great ami . midline. t den. and, we do not expect able to meet the demand this spring, so that customers can rest aesui be n.i change In price this season. bit- be more tnan that there will We offer strong young plants in 2] at 60 cts. each; 10O plants at 50 1O0O plant -in. pots, at $9.00 per doz. cts. each; 500 plants at 4! at IO cts. each. large plants, 6-in. pots, $27.00 per doz.; 50 plants at $1.80 each; lOO plants at $1.50 each. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Hudson,New York Mention the Florists' The Florists' Exchange 695 Chrysanthemums. (127). I have chrysanthemums no* In tonr Inch pots. The plants ha\ e from two i" Ave branches, about "a foot High, What treatment must they re- i'fiv>- in make r I sal.iM,- put plants DO 7-lnch i»ns in the Pall? stiall I pinch them now to Induce side shoots, or leave them alone? The varieties are Major Bonnaflon and Glory of the Pai Iflc A. H. —If nice, healthy plants are wanted in prefi renee to plants with one or two large flowers only, the chrysanthemums should !»• pinched back once more, and potted Into larger pots as required un- til the flowering six... is reached. Or, they may be potted at once into the 7-ini h pots, it' given the proper care In watering afterwards; that is, seeing that they never become over-watered ami the soil made sour. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. (128). I have two side benches planted with Asparagus plumosus nanus. 1 would like to know if I can run them over a second year for cut sprays. I have no room to put them in solid beds to grow strings. L. E. — By giving the benches a liberal top dressing of soil and manure, the asparagus in the benches can be run a second year with perfect success. Dahlias. (129). We planted our dahlias about three weeks ago, and they are about a foot high, some of them showing bud. Would it he better to pinch off the buds or let them come? Did we plant too early'.' What is the best way to pack the blooms to ship about 100 miles? How long should the flowers stand in water b.-t'or,. shipping? A. B. C. — The dahlias were not planted too early: and it will be just as well to let the buds remain and develop. Cut the flowers in the early morning, place them in water, and pack and ship them at night, or early next morning. Pack in boxes deep enough to hold several layers of flowers: lay them close together so that thi Summer Treatment for Steam Boilers Editor Florists' Exchange: I would inform H. L. J. of the best method of treating- steam boilers in Bummer, which is as follows: When your season's firing is over and you want your boiler "laid to rest." get up about five pounds of steam, draw your fire and blow off your water. As soon as the boiler is empty and still hot. open up all valves and manhole and let the boiler dry out by its own heat, which will take only a very little while. Leave the boiler open like this until It is needed again in the Fall. I have found this to be the best method. F. J. McS. 15,000 VINCA VAR. i cold frame a i P. J, AGNEW, Johnson Ave,, Springfield, Ohio, OOIs XT 100. Fancy. $1.'J.*> per 100. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. NOTICE! Cyclamen Persicnm Splendens Cleanteum. Fluent BtrnlN In the world, In four true colore), (August Scclllnps) extra well grown plants from l-k, Inch pots, fS.OO per 100; *45.0O per 1000. Begonia Rex, In 12 standard varie- ties, strone plants trom 2W in. pots, J4.00 per 100; f So. 00 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa, Toe Bona Foster Fern NOW READY 20,000 BOSTON FERNS tar jtHALI. BOSTONS, Shipping now, 10,000 KENTIAS Low Prices 45 Ki >orchester, Mass. 200.000 PANSIES Daisies, I ncfi'llow ami S11..WI.11II. 1 Dlanttraa plumosus, Dlanthus Beddewi Bophlla. ah transplanted, strong, fl.SC Bixhitni; Hunt* In '.in vnrt.'ti-'s. Whole* H-l 111:111, ..I I c'.-ill ..r writ,-. I.I I'Vll. MOHHJKK. 85th St., near South Chicago Ave.. Chi Mention the Plorlata' Exchange when BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Silver M.1I.1I l>y tin' Massachusetts Horti- cultural .".orii't > . Plants of either sort, from 2', ill. pots, *15.IHl]„.r inn. f mum per Delhery July ami Aueust. All or.lcrs en-t 01 the Mississippi River will be sent prepaid. R. & J FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. EARLY COSMOS, the popular strain I have sold in the New York Cut Flower Exchange, the last four years. Pink, red and white mixed, seed- lings, $1.00 per 100; S9.00 per 1000. Gerani- ums in bud and bloom, 4 in. $5.00 per 100; 3 in. $3.50 per 100. Cash willi order, G. F. NEIPP, Aqueduct, L. I., N. Y. OL-EU R. C inn. Alternanthera AGERATUM £ mil yellow, *1.25 30; $10.00 per 1000. P. Pauline, and 16R.C. Ml.', per 100. STEVIA SERRATA *°1™-per Italia, Burbank. Cash, i. C« prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Florists' Eicha CLEAN OUT PRICES ■ iiiiiiUAiiiuiiiutiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini I SPECIE OFFER OF PMJISi 1 WE OFFER HEREWITH A SPLENDID LOT OF PALMS, £ « STOCKY, CLEAN, VIGOROUS PLANTS, WHICH WILL ► J MAKE FINE PLANTS FOR FALL SALES. WOW IS THE ► 4 TIME TO GET IN YOUR SUPPLY AND REAP THE £ « ADVANTAGES OF THE SUMMER GROWTH. ► ARECA LUTESCENS it-ii, ft..." KENTIA FORSTERIANA KENTIA BELMOREANA LATANIA Splendid pli rom B [nob pota, 2 to '_"_. [H.tM, 1", to 1H in. lies (.00 per 100. •ta, nico wtorky plants, >u p.-r
  • a.lil III I-.. prr ] 1 11 1 Mr 1 11 1 \i;n 1 ins-. p. r inn ; $_!:,_ IMI 1 iih.u If by mail . pots, $3.00 i:S\ ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN SHORT HILLS, m. J the Florists' Eicbai when writing. Palms.Ferns,Braucarias Ferns, 4 In. aa»ort«d. $1.76 per iloi.; $12.60 per 100. 2^ In. assorted, llii,. stork. WOO per 100. Latanta Horlmni.a. K, ,1 n. >«1 Trl.tn. .1 In pota, $8.00 per HO: 4 in put.-, $1.". to per HW; $2.00 per 5— : 6-ln. pot*. $25.00 per loo, $3.50 per doz.: 6-ln. , $jn.i»i per loo; $5.iki per doz.; from 8-ln. pota nni'T.f- ".' 'M'li anil upwftrd.ft.'cMrdlliKto-ize. Kent ill lorsleriaiia u upward, at $1.76 I .00 per I -i, I.I pots, fto.oo per 100: M.00 per Uiver pUnts, bom tl. 60 upward Araurarla Excelaa, froi " Kxcelaa, from 60c. upward. Fine Compacta, from $1.00 upward. TERMS CASH. C. A. REESER CO., Urbana, Ohio Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. I J8.00 per doz. Larger plants from 1 Phoenix C'anarleiiain, floe si •2.00 to W6.00 each. L. D. Telephone 872*. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa, Mention the Florlits' Exchange when writing. Properly Grown Properly PacRed Ready July 1st. 8MII.tX,$1.50 per 100; *l.r, 00 per 1000. At*l'\ 1* A«.< H SI'HI VI. 1 HI |8.00 per 100; »25. 00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS I'll M ONI N. $3. SO to ?l0.00perl00. Samples for ten cents In stamps. I have a fine lot ol this stock and solicit your trade. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. cs?^a, VIOLET STOCK From '."i In. iint-. n i MAIDENHAIR FERNS CRABB & HUNTER," Grand Rapids, Mich. look Here — Special Sale: \ erlxMias, M.iiihii.iIIi l-'.'in.'V, '» : I r 1000. Howards St.'ir I'etiinia, 'J I ' RAWLINGS, Quakertown.Pa. i the Florists' Eicnange when writing. Ml KIN \ INI . m.i.k \n M. blue, trom i.i i; \ nii m- 11 II Mil Hill I SMALL PLANTS, from 2 in. Pots. 3c Verbena*, I ..!„ III,. I', 1, II, I Mill .1 I :,|. high. 5 .->'. In. pots, 11 to 1 this. VI in. l,, ]i . B i n i i v i ORS1 i ill \ n \ ■ -I K I n | | \ i:i I KOBE \N X, pots, 28K>30 ill! s BLA8TICA, Imported, I In. pots, Ve. Wanwl t,, i.iiv mniill lifi.ion I . Pleaae »'nte if taken out ,,t |h,|s. Cosh with CODFREY ASCHMANN, Wholesale Qrower an *'£«j 6 '•■ 3 •■' 28toS! ••' .::::::::'::::"'.:::::::::::::::":'.'"." !!!::::"."; k:oo Woo 8 •■ 3 ■• 36 •• $8.60 each. 10 •• 3 " 42 to 48 " 6.00 •• 10 •■ 3 ■• 50 to 60 •• , 7.60 •• 12 " 3 " 60 ■• 12.50 COCOS WKDDELIANA. PerlOO 2.\H -in. li pots, 6 t" « Inches high *}2m "''"wIe w\r>^V\ -x:i " st"10 " KENTU REL»OREtN4, Perdoz. PerlOO 2'4-lnchpot. 3 to 4 leaves. 8 inches high ?160 *12-00 3 «• 4to5 " 12 to 15 inches high 2.60 20.00 4 •■ 6 to 6 " 15 to 18 - 4.50 36.00 6to6 •' 18to20 - «-00 60.00 6 ■■ 5to6 '■ 24 " i 12.00 100.00 6 '• 6 to 7 " 24 to 28 •• 16.00 125.00 6 •■ 6to7 •• 28to30 • 18.00 150.00 MADE VP KENTU BELMOREAN*. 6-Inch pot. 3 plants. 24 inches high *1.2B each HIDE HP KENTU FOR8TERUNA, Kentia Belhokeana. c-inch pot, 4 plants, 2* to '28 inches high 1.25 •' JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. COLEUS 4000 VerschaffeltH.out of 3 in. pots, fine, bushy plants, $25.00 per 100, delivered in New York City. J. McMULLEN, Whitestone, N. Y. 8th Street and 4th Avenue. Mention the Florists' Exchange whea writing. VERBENAS In bud and largest size flowers, 2H in. p»ts, $2.00 per UK). Sanu- ---filings, strong, fr<>m pan, MHiNONKTTE, Mae net, showing flower, 3 in. '' KnJ.V^nM IVY and VINCA MAJOR, 2'4 in. l-ots. ■f-.r.Operloo. COSMOS, hi mixed n.lors, ;:><.■ ts. per 100. WM. STUPPE, Westbury. Station, L.I..N.Y. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Now Durham, N. HERMANN SCHOLZEL, 537 Fulton St., Union Hill, N.J. SALVIA SPLENDENS ST.' Coleus, Redder, V*rsihaHeltii and othi H. M. WOUNDY, New fianaan, Conn. Telephone 192-31 Stamford. Mention the Florist*' Exchantre wben wrltlne MAKE US A CASH OFFER ON ABOUT 200 Strings of ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.IO feet long, And on 400 Plants from bed, 3 years old. We need the room for I'iilms. Hum Asp.i ra^us SpreiiKeri, ■Am., 10.'.; 4 in.. l-V'-*. S ill-. 2dC. Strong plants to r $ S.On per HHi. 1'alniH, Ferns and Ficus. ALBERT FUCHS. 2045-59 Clarendon Av. Formerly N. Halstead St., Chicago, 111. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Primrose CHINESE FRINGED A DIAMOND MINE IT GETS THERE EVERY TIME. The Midget greinhouBe for raising iei alings, ' * and dill. :it. f.in-. Fran,, - of vtita- uaterpront' gla/eii with onr new patent tahle fll.ru! Flexible 0.1: colorlens and The Mi. FLEXIBLE GLASS rfor wrapping roots ' Can also he used G. CO.. Jackson. Michigan Dwig-ht Bldg. the Florists'. Exchange when writing. White, Yellow Ey Bright I'ink Brilliant Red ... B?uLMOrn.'.' '..'.'. Ilenh Color.. Mixture of Kern I.oav Obconica < " " fringed : W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa, Mention the riorlpua' Exchange wttao writing. For insurance against damage by hail, address JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y F. H. A.. Saddle River. N. S. Mention the Floriste' Exchange when writing- American Peony Society. {Continued from page 693.) Exhibition committee, three mem bers: Guy A. Bryant, Princeton, 111. chairman; B. A. Reeves, Cleveland Ohio, and James Wheeler, Brookline, Mass. Press committee, three members: C Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio, chair man; C. S. Harrison, York, Neb., and J. H. Humphreys, Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphia, Pa. The next meeting place will be de- termined by the board of directors and The Following is a list of members and those who have signified their in- tention of joining the Society: P. A. Blake, Rochdale. Mass.; Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. N. T.; James Wheeler, Brookline. Mass.; E. J. Shay- lor, Weilesley Hills. Mass.; H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa.; Ellwanger & Harry. Rochester. N. T.; J. F. Rosen- field. West Point. Neb.; The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. Ohio; A. H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass.; Thomas Meehan & Sons., Inc.. Dresner- town, Pa.: George Hollis. South Wey- mouth. Mass.; T. C. Thurlow, West Newbury, Mass.; John Charlton & Sons. Rochester. N. T. ; W. & T. Smith, Geneva, N. Y.: P. S. Peterson & Son, Chicago, 111.: William Warner Harper, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia, Pa.: Charles M. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo.; Ar- thur Bryant & Son. Princeton, 111.; E. A. Reeves, Cleveland, Ohio; F. S. Keisenberg, Walden. N. T. ; C. S. Har- rison. York, Neb.; C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; Alexander Wallace, New York City; Frank B. Lown, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.: C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio; .1. Wilkinson Elliott. Springdale. Pa.; F. W. Meneray. Crescent, la.; Kiehm's Nursery. Arlington Heights, 111.; The Blue Hill Nursery. South Braintree, Mass. ; Professor Robert T. Jackson. Cambridge. Mass.; P. Ouwerkerk, Jer- sey City. N. J.; C. H. Joosten. New York City: E. Hawley & Sons. Fenn- ville. Mich.: August Rolker & Sons, New York, and Philip Breitmeyer, De- troit, Mich. A. H. FEWKES. Secretary. AMBLER. I'A will erect :i greenhouse during tl tmer. The property will tie known £ Woodland Nurseries. A Lawn Plant and Soil Binder for Arid Regions. Tlir for prove a successful soil binder under the conditions of the arid region will be readily admitted. The observations and experiments of the Arizona Sta- tion, supplementing experience in Southern California, indicate that these requirements are met to a large extent by lippia. or fog-fruit (Lippia nodi- flora), a plant belonging to the same family as the lantanas and verbenas. The plant is found in tropical and sub- tropical regions and occurs in this country in the South Atlantic and Gulf States and from Texas to California, principally along sandy shores and water courses. It "is a perennial, herbaceous, much-branched, creeping plant, the stems of which root exten- sively at the nodes. The thickened opposite leaves are one inch long or less, mostly blunt at the tips, and rather sharply saw-toothed above. The roots become greatly thickened below during the Autumn, and this reserve food supply undoubtedly enables the plant to begin growth in the Spring with little or no rain, and also to main- tain itself during long adverse periods." Ii has practically no value as a forage plant because it develops a relatively limited vegetative growth, and animals dislike it. but the observations of the Arizona Station indicate that it can maintain a continuous layer of green with less water than any other desir- able plant known to that region. Dur- ing the Summer of 1902 it maintained itself for eight months on the mesa with less than two inches of rainfall. Not only is it a remarkable drouth register, but it can endure without in- jury extremes of temperature, varying from 10 degrees to 110 degrees F. It is, however, only slightly resistant to alkali, although it has been found to thrive in soils too alkaline for roses. The plant possesses special advantages as a sand and soil binder. "When set two feet apart in favorable situations, it was observed that well-rooted plants sandy washes, since it favors sucl locations." It will doubtless prove equally valu able for preventing washing of reser culiar ■fori ■gions in which is grown with lippia seems to ;s. It is easily 3th green, interspersed with many small capitate flower clusters of rose-purple, varying to nearly white. In general, it gives all the effects of a white-clover lawn, though forming a more compact mass and not requiring the use of a densely shaded lawns and will not en- dure excessive tramplings. The plant is propagated by cuttings The best time for planting is "during the Spring or Summer months, when, if well watered, it will be almost cer- tain to secure a good start." The pub- lication by the Arizona Station of in- formation regarding this plant has aroused much local interest, resulting in a quite extensive distribution of plants by this station to persons wish- ing to try it.— Farmers' Bulletin, 169. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. HAMMANN isvii.i.i:. ky.— This June L'O, 1908 The Florists' exchange 697 piiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii in mi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ! THE AMERICAN I CARNATION HOW TO GROW IT By C. W. WARD CHIS magnificent volume contains 300 pages of the most valuable and instructive information on the subject of Carnation Culture ever presented. Every carnationist needs a copy ; every grower should have a copy. Handsomely printed in clear large type on elegant wood cut paper. The illustrations are from life and are of an unusually high order of excellence. Order at once, or send 2-cent stamp for sample pages giving synopsis of contents, index, list of illustrations, etc. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. ul 2 Duane Street PUBLISHERS NEW YORK rREADY] All orders Filled : on Day of { Receipt : price : $3.50 ca?aridge i ^IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIN WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL HORTICULTURAL BOOKS. Write Us Your Wants s * ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft (Commercial Violet (Culture By DR. B. T. GALLOWAY THE extraordinary demand for copies of this most valuable treatise on the culture of 17' r... i __ «.• _i j xt.- £;.._<. -Juj a Violets has itirely consumed the first edition. SECOND EDITION Revised and brought down to date will be ready about August 1, i90i A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. ltd. 2 Duane Street, NEW YORK * • «£$^^?^$???$?^^??$?$^??$?$^??^?^^??¥??^^$?W 698 The Plorists9 Exchange We have a fine lot in 2 1=4 inch pots, just ready for shifting or planting, which we offer at $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. From 3% in. pots, $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. These plants are grown from double-eyed cuttings made from select blooming wood, the same in all respects as we use ourselves. We grow nothing but American Beauty Roses, and both our plants and our blooms are recognized as having no superiors. These Plants will be Carefully and Lightly Packed, and We Know will Give Satisfaction. F. R. & P. M. PIERSON, Scarborouah-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention tbeFlorlsts' Exchange when writing. 400 Liberty Roses i-iiii'n..'«n». '::' the lot; 311.'. i-i f'.rral i- ,.1,1. 1.00 per 1000. Will take you Ficus, Paniliuius \, it, tin or I-Ynis m exrliiiime. ALBERT IHIiH, 2045-2059 Clarendon Avenue. CHICAGO. II Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlr ROSE PLANTS Per 100 Bridesmaid, 3-in. pots, . . $3.50 Bridesmaid, 4-I11. pots, ex. fine, 5.00 Bride, 3-in. pots, .... 3.50 Bride, 4-in. pots, ex. fine . 5.00 Ivory, 3-inch pots .... 4.50 $40.00 per 1000 Ivory, 4 in. pots . . . . 6.00 (ioUl'en Gate, 1 in. pots . . 6.00 JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Av.. Bridgeport, Conn. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. -r 0111.1.. , fineele; .". 111. -from3in.,9cts.; I';. 111. -nliilii, fn.ui .*. 111 pots. HI 25 cts. AmpelopKis "' cts,; fmm 4 in., 10 cts.; from 5 in. pots. Packing free for Cash. W, H. SALTER, Rochester, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. fs°cts. A FINE LOT OF AMERICAN BEAUTY Plants from 2' -in. pot*;, ready for planting or shifting, S6.00 per 100. •so. 00 per 1000. EMIL BUETTNER PARK RIDGE, IUL. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA ROSES QUEEN OF EDGELY, Pink American Beauty, 2% in., 3 in.; Sunrise, 2'-> in., 3 in.; American Beauty, 2 in., 3 in.; Liberty, 2>- in., 3 in. no samples sent. MYERS & SAMTMAN, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES Our Grafted Roses are fine, bushy plants, grown in 3% inch and i inch pots, and are the best that can be produced. LIBERTY and IVORY, $18.00 per 100. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, GOLDEN QATE, KAISERIN, $15.00 per 100. Send for catalogue. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Plants from 2% inch Pots. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 P.riniiu Golden Gale $2.50 J20.01 Pierre »e NoUIiil- .. *8.00 $75.00 i Perle 3.50 30.0( American Beauty, Sunrise 7.00 65.01 h.-w-li Hunts, cut down to 12 , Liberty, inches high 5.00 40.00 stock Meteor, 3>a In. p,,t plants... 4.5U 37.60 | Perle. 3 in. pots . ... Ivory, 2 In.. $l.nu per 100; $35.iiu per 11 mo. Ivory, 3 in., $5.00 per All stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it is to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. We do not sell less than 50 plants of any variety. No plants sent by mai . I WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. . pots, very fine D 00 80.0(1 5.00 45.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG, LIBERTY FOR SALE. Grafted and own rooted plants, out of 4 in. pots. Clean, healthy stock. Prices on application. E. Q. ASMUS, West Hoboken, N. J. PRIflROSES ASPARAGUS Chinese, 2 in. pot, July Obconica, Alba and Rosea Forbes! "Baby" SiniLAX, 2 in. pots Por 100 .$2.00 . 2.50 JOS. i2.00 { Sprengeri, 2 in. p 2.00 ; Plumosus Nanus 2.00 COLEl'S 1.00 1.00 | GERANIUMS 2.00 CASH. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention the Florli ROSE PLANTS Good, clean, strung plnnls from 2%-in. pots Bridesmaids, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000 Brides 3.00perl00; 25.C0perl000 Meteors 3.00perl00; 25.00per 1000 Bride, 3 in... 7.00perl00; 65.00perl000 " 2 in... 5.00 per 100; 45.00perl000 We guarantee these to be first-class and right in every way. Give us a trial order. Late View Hose gardens. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. 1 5,000 Rose and Vincas CLEAN. HEALTHJ , • planting for stock. Fine for baskets c Cash i W. T. HILLBORN, 'Florist/' Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa. ROSES. Ar Beauty. HRIDESMAIO, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Fitzwygrani.. -inch Pots. $3.50 Polly Timothy Caton '" 'br ■ Willowbrook Col. IJ.Appleton Vellow Pacific i Moo Monrovia -. I. . I,,T SlMlslllIl ii. ... Robinaol Hlack Hawk 3 50 3W. J.TAYLOR, South-port, Conn. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ROSES, 2.50 ■_'(i. .i 20.00 CARNATIONS from flats Mrs. F. Joost $2.00 $15.00 GEO. W. WATERFIELD, Chestnut HIM, Phila. Pa. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Meteor Rose Plants These plants a m-in., $4.50 per 100; $37.60 per 1000. Will rhiiiiLH' Meteor for htm writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Price, $3.50. Ready. Write for sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N. Y. The Plorists' Exchange 699 pilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllN I FLORISTS PEONIESi 1903 SEPTEMBER 1 TO DELIVERY 15 1 903 TT|E offer the following list of peonies which have been grown by us for several years for cut flower LjLp purposes. The stock has been carefully grown, bloomed the third year and rogued while in bloom. AH are good bloomers and shippers and all varieties have been culled out and destroyed that do not flower freely. Prices include packing, and a discount of five per cent, will be given on all orders where cash is received with the order. The wet fall and spring have been very favorable for the growth of peony roots and our stock will be found in excellent condition. = <+:*■.+ : ..■«■..-*■. -v*^*'. ..■« .*-■--•.*'. ..<«■. .•.*■,»-.*•,-:,*',..*',,.*'.-,..« <+y\<+>..+ ; ..-* .-..-«'.. *' :■.•* r.-**.'*--^:*-..-*--* ■*■»•*•* ■* - ■* ■* ■* = 1 OFFICINALIS SECTION = These are the earliest to bloom of all the — 1 ales, and for this reason are very desirable, — as they furnish out Mowers a week before the = I'hinensis section are in bloom. B No. 5. Officinalis Rosea Superba Brillianl salmon pink, tinged rose; 5 to 6-lnoh E bloom ; a pure, clear, true shade of pink with- B "»' 'i".v magenta; the most pleasing of the — ollieinalis section; the first good early, clear S pink peony. 300 plants, 3 to 5 eyes, at $25.00 E per 100. 1 No. 208. Officinalis Rubra 'I'lc old-fashioned deep crimson peony of B Colonial days. 1000 strong plants, 6 to 8 eyes, at $10.00 per 100. B No. 212. Officinalis Rosea -fash (1 ,le 'l.v = 6 to 8 eyes, at $10.00 per 100. B No. 198. Officinalis Mutabilis Alba — opens rosy flesh, fading to blush white; rery BB double 5-inch bloom ; the earliest white peony. = 500 good plants, 3 to 5 eyes, at $20.00 per B 100. 1 CHINENSIS SECTION B This is the most useful of the different sec- — ti"iis. The flowers are larger than the Officinalis, SS and are borne upon larger, stronger stems, and = are richly fragrant, The blooms are especially — valuable for cut flower purposes and are consumed B in enormous quantities in the cut flower markets SZ of Philadelphia, New York, Boston. Buffalo, — Chicago and other large cities. The sorts we offer — have been thoroughly tested for a numberof years, ~ anil the blooms sold upon the New York, Philadel- — pliia, Buffalo and other markets, where they are B in steady demand. I EARLY WHITE VARIETIES No. 4. Queen Victoria |^;'r,l^|!' cream; white, with a few petals edged or tipped with light pink, flower finishing white; good grower; 24-inch stem; :, to 5^-inch I. loom; very free; fragrant; ships well and is a gooil keeper; a stain lard double white peony for all purposes. .Mill strong plants,- t to .") eyes, at $25.00 per 100. No. 200. Achillea ^nttZ: flesh, lading to creamy white; vigorous; erect grower; strong Btem, 30 to 36 inches long; bloom i; incites in diameter; a chaste, beauti- ful variety; good keeper and shipper. 50(1 plants, :; to t eyes, at 120.00 per 100. No. 270. Marie Lemoine (Early variety). Guards delicate rose ith white, flower finishing a lender blush while; strong :i(l to :',l -inch stem ; erect, vigorous habit ; .vinch bloom ; delicate pleasing fragrance; good keeper; abundant hi iter. :;iki line toots, :; to ;, eyes, $-j(i.un per 100. EARLY PINK VARIETIES No. 201. Grandiflorum Roseum (Sometimes known as L L L Pink). Bright rose with silvery reflex, general effect clear, bright silvery rose ; vigorous grower, 28-inch stem ; 5-Inch bloom ; strong, rich fragrance ; exceptionally free bloomer; good keeper and shipper. 600 strong plants, 6 to S eyes, at $20.00 per inn. EARLY RED VARIETIES No. 71. Rubra Triumphans Entire bloom a most brilliant shade of crim- son throughout ; vigorous, erect grower ; stem 30 to 36 inches long ; bloom 5 to 6 inches in diameter; the very best early, dark red peony. 200 strong" plants, 4 to 8 eyes, at $15.00 per 100. No. 271. Rosea Qrandiflora Guards deep reddish rose, center light rose tipped with light pink; strong, erect grower; 30-inch stem ; 6 to 7-inch bloom ; delicate fragrance; extra free bloomer; a distinct, striking variety ; ships and keeps well. 100 strong plants, 3 to 5 eyes, at $20.00 per 100. Mid-Season White Varieties veined rose pink, center very full, creamy white; strong, erect grower; 20 to 24-inch Btem; E to 51/, inch bloom; very fragrant free bloomer; ships and keeps well; a flrsl class white for all purposes. 500 plants, 4 p 8 eyes, at $20.00 per 100. No. 203. (S™"™! Humea Alba) (Early mid-season.) Guards delicate Bilverj pink, center creamy yellow, fading to tvorj white; vigorous grower, 30 to ISO-inch stem ; 6 to G% inch lil rich, delicate fragrance; very free bloomer; ships and keeps well; om of the hcsl of it - class. 200 one yeai plant-. 3 to 5 eves, a i $:«>.00 per 100. No 9 to in stalks, $6.00 per Edulis Superba £- plant No. 2. Guards bright rose grower; 20 to 24-inch stem ; ■Season Pink Varieties | . Lohengrin g£E?ffiit,5£ B with a few crimson tipped petals; vigorous — glower; 18 to 24-inch stem ; 5 to 0 inch bloom ; — delicate, rich fragrance; free bloomer; good as keeperand shipper. 200 plant-, tto6t z= at $15.00 per 100. No. 49. Rosea Elegans %£%}*£ § edged white, center bright rose, tipped white. = surrounded witti creamy white collar; strong, ss erect grower; 30 to 36-inch stiff stem, 5 to 6 55; inch high built bloom ; free bloomer ; delicate zz: rose fragrance ; good keeper and shipper. 50 = plants, 4 to 6 eyes, at $25.00 per 100. jjE No. 206. Baron Rothschild Guards deep rose with reddish tinge, contei = lighter rose shaded with rosy cream; vigor- = ous grower; 20 to30-inch stem ; 6-incb bloom ; — exceptionally free bloomer. ." very strong — 00. == (Syn. Pink B ery rose; good B i 6-inch bloom . = free bloomer ; delicate fragrai ; good keeper = and ships well. 300 plants 8 to in eves, at s= $s.00 per 100. = No. 3. Queen Emma |g£t ££ B pink, center opens creamy white, fading to = blush wllite. with a tuft of flesh pink petals = in center; flower 5-inch in diameter; strong — 24-inch stein; good grower; free bloomer; = keeps and ships well. 300 strong plants, 3 to — 5 eyes, $20.00 per 100. LATE PINK VARIETY No. 11. Humei ^SS^Sa^SS^ B beckii, Entire bloom pure, bright, deep rose ; — very vigorous grower: 21 to 28-lncb stem; 6 •— fcO 7 h deep, full, heavy bloom; strong, j= rich cinnamon fragrance; one of the tl — colors of the rerj late peonies WOO strong = plants, 4 to 8 eyes, at $8.00 per 100. == LATE RED VARIETY No. 259. Grandiflora Rubra B Entire flower deep bio,..; huge — globe 7 to 8 inches in dia meter; strong, rigor- = ous grower; stands handling; ships and keeps = well; 30 i" 3 i [neb stem = well a- ..n. of the largest, 200 strong roots, — t bo 6 eyes, at $20.00 per 100. = B To get the best results Peonies snould be planted as early In September as possible. ORDERS ACCEPTED = STRICTLY IIKJ ROTATION. Five per cent, discount for cash with order. | THE COTTAGE GARDENS, i».r Queens, LI. ( ^IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN 700 The Florists' Exchange Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at Sew York -ftwi (Wee at Second CUut Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A, T, DE LA MARE PTG, AND PUB. CD, LTD, 2,4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P. 0. Bo* 1697. Telephone 3766 John REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico. $1.00. To foreign countries in postal union. $2.00. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or Reg- istered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscription expires. BINDERS. The publishers can supply binders which will hold the papers for one com- plete volume, holding them in perfect order for ready reference. Price, post- paid, $1.25. ADVERTISING RATES. Per Inch, $1.25. Special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing discounts on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, et< for classified advertisements. Copy must reach this office not later than Thursday to secure insertion in is- sue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash " references. see column satisfactory Contents. ition. Gardens, Wash- The subscriber desiring information regarding Mrs. Frances Joost carna- tion i an obtain same by addressing Mr. Chris. Besold. Mineola. N. Y. EXHIBITIONS. CINCINNATI, O.— The schedule of premiums offered by the Fall Festival Association. September 10 and 17, has been issued. Prizes amounting to SI, Mil be awarded for displays of cut Bowers, rosea carnations, glad- iolus, lilies, i-i - md dahlias, glad- under i hi auspices of the Cincinnati Fl. .lists' Si..-i.-ty i'.,mpeti- tion is open to all. John A. Ringold, n Perin 'Building, is chairman ing the mat- tor in charge. "Greenhouse Men Indemnity Ex- change." A circular announcing the proposed formation of a "Greenhouse Men's In- demnity Exchange" is being distributed among the trade by Mr. Lawrence Woeber, of Wheeling, W Va. It is intended to be a mutual insurance, and the plan and methods are out- lined in detail in the circular. The ob- ject is to insure against fire as well a£ "hail and tornado." Insurance at the Exchange is "avail- able only on high-class buildings oi stocks belonging to greenhouse mer whose prominence financially, anc whose success in their business evi- dence them to be of a class exempt tal of ed by which class of men are compell the methods of insurance companies t( pay rates that are excessive in propor- tion to the drain upon the companie: by careless and dishonest policyholders and by unreasonable expenses as well. "Subscribers only are insured. As £ subscriber, one participates in the un- derwriting, having an interest in al by a corporation, and he a stockholder tunic 1 annually to the subscribers. "To become a subscriber one execute: a copy of the agreement under whicl the business is conducted, and deposit: a sum called his subscription— fron $20.00 to $200.00, as he may elect. "Insurance on stocks in greenhouse: will be written to cover two-thirds o: their average value during the work ing season. Losses will be paid at 7: per cent, of the loss sustained up ti the amount covered by the policy is sued." Regarding "hail and tornado" insur ance, the circular states: "The plan o indemnity against loss sustained b; hail and tornado is based on the sam< principles pertaining to Are insurance with the exception of a difference ii rates. "Owing to lack of statistics bearing on the subject, we find it a difficul matter to determine just how much t. charge for hail and tornado indemnity but have finally decided to charge ; premium of 3 per cent, on double thicl glass, and 5 per cent, on single thick, t< cover both hail and tornado. We be lieve that these premiums will be ampl. to cover all losses, and probably wil justify a reduction of rates later. Oi 1 M hov the ers participate in the surplus o\ losses, the initial charge is, in a sen only perfunctory." A 3 per cent, on double thick gla would be about 30 cents per hundr square feet. The Florists' Hail Asso. ation charges 6 cents. John G. Esler, secretary of the Fk ists' Hail Association, to whom A Woeber's circular was submitted for opinion, writes as follows: "The plan of insurance outlined is feasible method of insuring mutual They are close corporat n 111. Il do not concern the masses. ugely based upon presuppc profits a failure of which to ma would weaken the reserve, to say f it did not enhance the cos ice. This, of course, would happei in case of excessive loss. Ag any p ■oposition that insures flor stork against fire, or greenho wind, can safely be placec the ex ra hazardous class." A Substitute for Glass. The Flexible Glass Company, Jai Mi. Dffer a substitute for glass that is won the consideration of all greenhoi owners. The material appears to unbreakable, colorless, and admits j as much light as does ordinary gla and can be laid in continuous str from ridge to eaves and bent to a curve without injury. A clouded grade of the flexible gli is made for putting on palm or otl houses that require shade. After s ing samples of the flexible glass, are of the opinion that at last th appears to be a substitute for glass the field that seems practical, thou of course, actual tests will have to . cide 'the matter. Peter Barr on American Hor ticulture When the veteran English seedsman and daffodil grower, Peter Barr, V. M. H., of London, was in this country on his tour around the world, he made many friends among the trade, who, we have no doubt, will be glad to read the impressions Mr. Barr formed of Ameri- can horticulture during his stay with us. The following is culled from the Journal of Horticulture. London: Hong Kong. The United States. some very has New York Sta June HO. 1908 The Florists' Exchange 701 Mi Barn I the on ol i : a i ■■ i md Is a man "i iboul Ixtj yearn ■" . \h Kllwanger. tin- original pari II. r. is in , I Mill. l> \ .-.u - ,. ill hale :inil h.artv . I. in i, ,1,1. i h have ii 111, i.u% nun ,.| t.nii. I .in. I have Willi, -n several \.,v mi. i,. i i, it; l.....ks ..ii gardening topics 1 : . .. 1, — ; i . i I, a, is ,,n iii KulTulo, N V . ami is williin h.nl ..i Ni.isiii'.i Kails Hut'- r.iin is .in ..i.i. .i I,. i i \ . i II I. mil. »ilh in,, sir., is. g I park's. mid tlnil Mi i I., i. was ,,f ,,|,iiii,.ii ih.it tin- Palls are -hi Inking bul on i ins 6 [ (Bbitmvy ] 6 J. T. Anthony. J. T. Anthony, a well-kn ,vn Western florist, died at his home in Geneva. III., mi Thursday, June 11. Mr. An- thony was born at Foster, R. I., in 1842, and went to Chicago many years ago, there entering the employ of a Mr. Page. Later he bought the es- tablishment of Samuel Muir. Michigan avenue, remaining there for eleven years. Subsequently he built green- In, us. s at Prairie avenue and Thirty- I'ourth street, Chicago, which he oper- ated in connection with his florist's store in Michigan avenue. In 1893 he bought the Jackson greenhouses, which he conducted for over a year. His latest venture was at Geneva, 111.. \\ here he hml lii-,.|] grow ing stuck for the i Ihieago market. The deceased took great interest in all horticultural matters around Chi- cago. He was identified with the Chi- cago Florists' i lull, and with the Hor- ticultural Soeietj of Chicago. In 1893 he wns chosen president of the Society of American Florists at St. Louis Mr, Anthony served in the civil War, THE LATE J. T. ANTHONY. having been a commissioned ntiicer in the quartermaster's department, and was well know n in i '.. A. R. circles. He was also prominent as a Mason. The remains were interred all \ I I li in- terj 0D Saturday. June 13. Jas. W. McGarrett .lanes W. McGarrett died at bis home in New York City of a compli- cation of diseases, after a lingering illness of over a year's duration. Mr. McGarrett was one of the oldest repre- sentatives of the florist profession in New York City; his first employment ■ linn s » ith Messrs. Bridgeman & Co. In the early sixties he was a member of the National Guard, and during the Civil War patrioticallj re spun, led to the government's call for THE LATE GEORGE HANCOCK. (See Obituary in last week's issue.) Milum, ers, going to the front with his regiment and participating in the bat- tle of Gettysburg and in olhei active service, both with the Twelfth and I nth regiments. S. N. G. of X. V. After bis return home Mr. McGarrett again sought employment In his pro- fession and served many years among the trade in New York, having been n lie- emploj el the eldi i Waltei Reid a, I n ii h Riddock & Co I any j ears; his last empli being with J. YV. 11a THE LATE JAS. W. McGARRETT. of Madison ax eiiue. w here he i , main,, I tor nil years, until the time ol hi fatal illness. He bad also been a re speeled ' lllplnj ee ,il I 'lllll les Tllol leV n|' Broadway, and of Alex. McConnell, of Fifth avenue. Mr McGarrett was held In high es teem by all, especlallj in where he was well-known. He was of strong eh. i, disi Hi i ee of ins duties, faithful to all om what hi considered just and right. He leaves a widow, foul four daughters: William, a printer; George, with A McConnell, and Frank, i daughter. . Maii.-l. is a teacher in one ol the New York public schools. Id, nci ■ i mi Sunday, June I I ALEXANDER McCi INNELL Sli.,|,l„-r.l Photographs The Florists' Exi hange will pay Ji. , 1 1 I ) I I ill , . i ! i i ■. advanci I , • i worth ol bool Book List, foi , , pied photograph plain, sin hi. .a tree, follag ■ flower- ing. PI I, pn sental Ions ol I he mosl ordlnarj i , ddlng varieties up to I he mosl stately plant, shi hi ■i- . ei He publish,.] s l„ing to obtain aa nearlj i ileti collection : cured Bj 'speclmi planl slandmc al,, i,, all l,.e be scree I off; I smne cloth of neutral llnl. as a gray I'm instance, should be used .\is... we will paj as above for distinctive lawn views, n a; privel boxw I, etc., foi I " -- ■ I ■ ' I Id a I I -I I. ... ts of cut blooms fro oi flow ei me : i and trees. Please note this Is no competition, Hi ilj condit ion for acceptani i bi Ing i ha i photographs musl be clea i in de tail, and eai h picture toi vardi d be ac companled « 1th a prop i desi npi Ion. Size Of photographs must not be less than I x 5 inches, although 6% \ m inches n ould be preferred. Address corresi i.e. to Photi graph Department illh I e . i ..•.-. ■, ,. w .v I c. ,. i l 100 Stun nn a w niter - \ 706 Su in w . .1 s, w iiinnii' in, .1 M Ic I FORT COLLINS. COL.— Ml Clip pings, who recently started the Pansj I lleellllliUSe e S I II 1 1 1 I S ll 111 e 11 1 lie, ,■ I d-H, j a very satisfactory business. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS tcrlU-kl ■: W ' W'1,1 kiln I-..1 71 I ■•', 711 ,.-l INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS III [,BS, II. "W ERS -; aj 7,.i; 1 1 714 - Cal Carn I o I'm ily .1 II Chicago Corn i',,t,l\M-ii [.awn Mower Cmiril & .Inn,. I-, nn, II R Coolldge c.i. , ,.,,■ ii.. I'llt I'lnUrr E] I Illll.l .1 B Demlng Co Dletsch \ £ fn tMller l>ke S IHIInil .1 I. Elscle 0 Elaeli w D i ii.. ,ii w & Son . " Tacobfl s ,\ Sons 711 002 , . 000 I K'r.-.srli.-ll I'. LQRcr A Ilin-r.-ll .604 I,;,k,-vl,'« l;. I. nn, lr, -Hi I. .' I nog .1 n 70S i [ I fcl.ln.I I iiiii i. 7' . I.,,r,l A l:,ir,iliinii l',,.7t:t -i i. I'.,. 7"* -' ■ Mel i" \|. M.i ,■■,; I'lT.-thriun ,,, -,', Rii. .,.. ' K,r"l'l lie- Sweel Wllllan MM S 7,.: - Ulnzlnc F'..i i;r.,,,|il„,ii„,. in,),. ........ r-rlnlliiir - 702 The Florists' Exchange ROSES Cultivation of Outdoor Roses. (Concluded from page 079.) Hybrid tea roses are increasing in popularity year by year, and they have become among the most useful roses that we have. They are hardier than the teas, with increased size of bloom; and we have now almost every color - in this class. This is a good type of rose to grow for cut blooms. The stems of most of the varieties are longer than those of the teas and not as heavy as those of the hybrid perpetuals. The best varieties of hybrid teas in- clude: Antoine Rivoire, rosy flesh; Aurora, salmon pink; Augustine Gin- noisseau. rosy white (fine); Belle Siebrecht, bright rosy pink; Bessie Brown. creamy white; Cameon's Glory, rose; Captain Christy, blush; Mme. Caroline Testout, the best pink, fine for massing and cut flowers; Charlotte Guillemot, ivory white; Countess of Caledon, pale rose, extra large; Denmark, like La France, deeper in color; Duchess of Albany, deeper pink than La Prance; Duchess of Edinburgh, rosy crimson; Ferdinand Batel, rosy flesh on yellow ground; Grace Darling, creamy white, edged with peach; Grand Due Adolphe de Luxemburg, rosy red, reverse petals, brilliant lake, one of the best, hand- some and distinct; Gruss an Teplitz, fiery red, good bedder; Helene Cam- bier, salmon rose to copper rose; Kai- serin Augusta Victoria, the best white and one of the very best roses in cul- tivation; La France, still one of the best; Lady Battersea, rosy crimson, shaded with orange; Liberty, bright red; Mme. Cadeau Ramey, rosy flesh; Mme. Jules Grolez. fine rose; Mme. Pernet Ducher, canary yellow, nice buds; Marquis de Salisbury, bril- liant velvety red; Marquisse Litta, carmine rose; Mildred Grant, blush, white tinted pink (extra); Robert Scott, rosy pink; Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot, flesh, one of the best; Viscountess Folkstone, creamy pink, extra large flowers, a first-rate garden One of the most useful, and one of the most decorative roses that I know is Rosa rugosa. Anywhere it is in place, be it in -the garden propei or in groups upon the lawn, or in the wild garden. It also makes one of the best hedges. It needs no pruning every year, as does privet, spruce, etc., and no staking or wiring like the climbing roses. It is one of the first to bloom in May and keeps on flowering through the season. The buds are very handsome, especially those of the white variety. One of its best points is its handsome foliage, which holds its color until ' ost. I have never seen rust upon n yet, and times feeds upon it. But the foliage is so plentiful that you cannot see where the insects have been. Another time- t.-i'oi ii. ling this pis., is Hi.. fruit u lii. li shows up as we approach the Fall, and is produced in abund- ant--, lasting long into the Winter. This i osi opi ns up a great field for the hybridizer. Some good things have already been obtained from it, one of the first being Mme. Georges Bruant, with clear white buds, something like those of Niphetos; Blanc double de Cou- li. it. Conrad P. Meyer, silvery rose, very sweet: Mercedes, Boft rosy pink. .mm.. i petals white, a new color in this class, and also very sweet. For cultivation, plant in very rich ground and let the roses grow free from all pruning. Should they get too large, or bare at the bottom, cut to the ground, and they will come again as strong as ever. Next to R. rugosa. I would place the hybrid sweet briars. They are almost as useful as R. rugosa, with their lovely single and semi- double flowers and sweet-scented foli- age, especially after rain or when the dew is on the leaves. They make a fine hedge, but need a little tying in of the long shoots the first year or two. They are also good for grouping, and if one has a rough corner, they are the thing to cover it up. Plant in good that has become gardens, especial have been raised Among the best are Evergreen Gem, Gardenia Jersey Ileuuly. Man. la's Til umph, Pink Roamer, Ruby Queen, Al- beric Barbier, Rene Anare. The last three are new varieties. We will now take the multiflora rose. especially the climbing varieties. They are all strong growers, and 'are first- rate pillar roses. For hedges they are also very useful, or as single specimens. First comes the Crimson Rambler, which drew attention to this class of rose. It is one of the most popular ever sent out, arid to-day you see it everywhere. It flowers at a time when other roses are getting pretty well past. l-'oi sing] specimens, or in groups, it is equally good; and it makes a grand hedge. Aglaia is in the same class, and is also very good, being very sweet-scented. Electra, double yellow (new) I., in lientstern, single bright rose, white eye. Queen Alexandra in the style of Crimson Rambler, but the flowers are lighter in color; Royal L. ■4- IB0S1 Cluster, white and blush, fragrant, the Dawson pale rose, I think, is the best of its class; it is a good grower, the color of the blooms is good and clear and they are very sweet-scented. A fine rose for pillars. The dwarf polyanthas are useful for massing, or for edging other beds. They are free bloomers. Anna Marie de Montravel. white, free; Blanche Reba- tel, purplish crimson; Cecil Brunner, rose, yellowish center: Gloire des Poly- antha, rose, free; Mme. B. A. Nolte, yellow; Magdelene de Chatelier, pale yellow and copper; Mignonette, soft rose, one of the best; Parquerette, white; Perle d'Or. nankeen yellow, one of the best; Perle des Rouges, velvety crimson, always in flower; Clothilde Soupert, still good. This is a class that demands more attention than it is receiving; that is. the species and their varieties. There are some very handsome plants in this class, useful either as climbers or bushes. Some are best when left to grow wild. Among the best are: Bar- dou Job, a garden variety, will grow six or seven feet high. It is one of the richest colored roses there is. Carmine Pillar, another garden variety, rosy carmine with white eye; one of the best pillar roses extant. Gloire des Rosomanes, crimson, semi-double; Hcs- pida, pale yellow, single; Macrantha, large white blooms, with yellow sta- mens, makes a very handsome bush; Paul's, single white, good; Pissardii, white and lilac in fall; I'omifere, blush, followed by deep red fruit, a strong growing bush; Prairie rose, flowers in July after it can get a hold of a tree to climb on. This latter is our best native rose, and Spinosissima. Scotch roses, single flowers of various colors, dwarf bushes. The Ayrshire rose and its hybrids should be put where they can get a chance to climb on tree stumps, rocks, or anything in PALACE OF HORTICULTURE, WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS. (See /).iA". '.T.e l.wii.. at .hinc 13, for description.) that line. The best are: Bennett's seedling, white, double; Dundee Ram- ble,-, white, semi-double; Mme.Vlviand- Morel, carmine rose; Queen of the Bel- gians, creamy white, double, splendid favorite if our gardens. To get the in. .-I ou1 of the plants they should be s.-t in very rich ground. There are numerous varieties in this class, .but not many of them are worth mowing. The common moss is one of the best yet, Crested comes next to it, Crimson Globe (new); Gloire des Mousseuses, blush (good); Gracilis, heavily mossed (fine); White Bath: Blanche Moreau; Perpetual, white moss. There are a few other roses that should have a place in the garden, such as the old cabbage, red damask, or Mme. Hardy. All Austrian roses are worth growing; in fact, our finest yel- low roses belong here. The Persian Yellow is the finest of yellow roses and should be in every garden. Harison is a little lighter in color, but a rather stronger grower. Austrian Yellow is a single, but is the purest yellow of all and requires good growing to get it up to the mark. Austrian Copper should be grown by everyone; it has a most lovely color— orange red. ust not forget a few of the old- No. 2, blush pink; c'henedole. vivid crimson; Coupe de Hebe, deep pink, and Fulgens, deep crimson. Mme. Plan- tier is good as a bush hedge, or it will do as a pillar rose also; Paul Rieault, sy crimson; Purity, white, The rose is like everything else that grows— it needs lots of care and watch- ing to bring it to perfection. We must make the conditions for the plants as suitable as we can, keeping the ground free from weeds, and suckers from the bushes. Keep the soil as firm as pos- sible, placing only a dust mulch on the surface. Some people like to have the digging fork among the plants all the time; but this is a great mistake, as the rose likes to fight its way through firm soil. Rose beds, after the Spring pruning, should be forked over and some manure and bone worked in. Bone, provided it is pure and free from acids, is one of the best of foods for roses. After the plants have started well, you will have to keep a sharp lookout for insects, especially the rose slug and caterpillar. As soon as you see signs of these give the plants a dust- ing of hellebore with a powder gun. The time to do this is in the morning, when the dew is on the leaves, but once will not suffice; you will have to keep it up for some time— about a week. You will gain by doing so, because you will have healthy foliage in. I handsome flowers. By using helle- bore you will not be troubled with green fly. Of course, pillar roses that are planted around the house will get affected with fly sometimes; also with the white thrips. Tobacco water is the kerosene oil, and go among the bushes mil pick off the insects, dropping them into the can. In this way I have caught June L'O. 1B08 The Florists' Exchange 703 nany ns eight to tell quarts of i in a night B"or mildew, vis.' Inn. 1 think it is . r the beal ?dles yet. Some seasons itli - « in get a reddish rust on tin- ut the leaves, w hlch bpi i i loi deaux mlxtur< It good for it. disfigures the plants; so l would inmen.l cnppcnline. us.-.l in paste . one pound will make fiftei d gal of solution. . .inclusion, if you want to have i, start in the right way, with the Mii-lolies. l'laut > will not be disturbed tor a good y years, and you will be well re in Increasing bloom for any extra ale you may have had in the plant- jf them. tin- discussion following the read- • f the paper, ivt, i |i |, ,i the speaker, particular^ upon point of grafted stock. J. C. Wil- 9 preferred plants on their own i. The speaker contended that, ti \ieption "f climbers, grafted ■ s well." J. B. D. ■k di.l Cultural Notes. There is really no set time when roses should be planted, as the work depends entirely on the condition the young stock is in, though most of the roses are benched in June out of 3% or 4-inch pots. If, however, the benches are still occupied with paying stock the rose plants, if pot-bound, can be shifted into 5-inch pots; or break off about one-third of the ball and repot in the same pot, using fairly rich soil. If this be done, the plants should be .ut back a little, and after the first watering be kept a little dry, till the roots start. Syringing should be done as , if ten as possible. By this means the planting can be put off for some time, and the plants kept from becom- ing hard and checked. When the old soil is removed from the benches these should be washed out thoroughly, and, when nearly dry, receive a coating of lime or cement wash. The latter is preferable, though a little more expensive. When dry, spread over the cracks some hay, straw, or cover with pieces of sod. Before the soil is brought in, it should be turned at least twice, break- ing up all the large lumps. It is bet- ter not to get the soil too fine. At the last handling it should receive some bone meal, at the rate of 75 to 100 pounds to a 100-foot house. Just before setting out, the plants should receive a good soaking. This is a very important detail, for if not planted in this condition it will take them very much longer to start, and ih' v are very apt to become weak. After planting, the whole bench should receive an even watering to settle the soil. After this but very little water is required. The grower must now use a great deal of judgment, especial- ly in cold, cloudy weather, as if over- watered the plants smm become weak and spindly; and if allowed to g, t too dry they become hard and are apt to drop their leaves. For the first few weeks water only the ball of the plant. Some of our leading growers make a little bowl or hollow around each plant, in which to pour the water, but with little care this is unnecessary. It should be borne in mind, however, that it does not pay to plant any in- ferior stock; each plant should be made to produce good flowers, and this is impossible with poor, weak plants. Good stock can be obtained at a very small outlay, and it will be found a good investment. PKNN. Agaves at Botanic Garden, Washington. The bed of agaves shown in the accompanying illustration is on the west side of the walk approaching the main conservatory from the south of the Botanic Garden, Washington, D. C. Another bed of a similar charac- ter is on the east side of the walk. The bed contains about fifty varieties, ar- ranged according to their height, the taller ones being in the center, grad- ing to the lower edge, which is an eight-inch border of portulaea. The bed has a rockery for a background, planted with herbaceous plants. At the north end of the agaves is a round bed elevated by a wall made of coral- rocks and planted with a variety of echeverias and other ornamental succu- lent plants. RoseEstablishmentatHamburg.N.Y. For siime uns.ih.'.l reasons, attempts nl I i 1 I I llhllllel.lll , I I . , I , I I I i I engaged in t.i gr.ux roses lOl Buffalo market, thai is, toi l he l radi 'I'll.. ugh a certain reliabli n.i mean proportions exists, the town Is distinctively known i general supply from over night .lis- ago, Cb tries T I luenthi r i' -'i\ n Mimg man. possessed of a practical working knowledge of i ose growing gained bj expei l. m e In metropolitan districts, broke ground for such an establishment ai I lamlnn g, \ S A first visll to the place last week at once betrayed an air of prosperity in all parts of It. and told of a suc- cessful result. This, in sin f the fact, which Mr. Guenth. i admittedly states, that through comparative lack of sunshine here, and fuel conditions not so favoring, roses cannol be pro- duced to the same cost advantages, as in the East. In locating the plant, tor bette le sired isolation from the public and to obtain a better water supply, the struc- a new hi Ides for I h Two housi ti.ms. and quality of produced Thi favored hen in i es .i i hi son; w i id :•■■ hlte; in fan- cies, Prosperits and Mi B pink, m..i nlng t Hoi I .litl..tis 01 sell and i - i ivoi abli to thi Vlarqul b bid fair to be n Hi • next season. The heating i u Illtli detached wailed basement, Include two ti heatei ol capacll r. p. tl of 35 and 45 h. p.. with one of T2 h. p. for emergen. . i lbs of large siz l> is employ..,] iii ail the hou ' Without going Into details o wherefore. Mi mi. stated decid- edly thai the adi in overwelgh .its t.--. sees them. VIM Some Neglected Evergreens. Editor Florists' Exchange: An examination of the catalogues of but It is at all times sufficiently golden I Ol our eoniiii 1 tllp.ius Virginian ... and dlstini t In foliage and Among the retlnoaporas there are i aid be bet- on. of the most beautiful little plants know n to lie i lug all the o y of fern urea (some- II .1 IS like o.l, except that its foliage I i b Bol h a..- hardy In well-drained soil I lit ot ibe snow, as they are not of very strong growth. The dwarf form of I: ir. nana. Is a little gem and v.ry rare. It has the soft silvery foliage of the parent form, but. of dl- miiiuiive size, and it grows so slowly as to seem scarcely to gain at all from BED OF AGAVES IH BOTANIC GARDEN, WASHINGTON, D. tures were placed well back from the street and close to a creek that borders the five-acre lot on the rear, and with the ground favorably sloping towards it, to the south. This stream furnishes a continuous water supply of an adapting soft quality. It is pumped into a tank by steam power in the Winter season. In Summer by windmill power. The rectangular-shaped lot being narrow, in approaching from the north, a well appointed shed is first entered, and reaching nearly across the lot. From this, at right angles, a 10-foot wide house leads off, serving, practi- cally, shed purposes to Hi and west houses. To the east six houses extend 50 feet in length, to ne- west the same number are 100 feet In length; in width they range vaiioush from 10 to 26 feet. The personal application thai is so necessary to produce good flowers, com- bined with intelligent knowledge, is earnestly practiced here. Thi grown are closely limited to Brides- maid, Bride, and somi Beauty for Winter, with Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria and Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot added features for the Summer demands. So rule. A house of Kaiserin. n. •■-. in full crop of perfect bl year. Another of younger stock, just starting for this season's cropping, seemed absolutely pei fei I In plant growth and vigor. most of the leading nursery firms in this country would lead one to believe that some of the finest varieties of coniferous evergreens are not in great demand here, or else that the nursery- men are neglecting their opportunities by not offering them. With your per- mission, and in the hope of inducing others to try them. I will mention a few- sons which seem to me worthy of a place in every collection and which are seldom brought to the attention of the ordinary buyer. Tsuga canadensis var. microphvlla is a dwarf \ ariety of the con lOCk, all Of whose pa I i copy of the type. The leaves are from one-fourth to live-sixteenths of an inch in length and the annual growth amounts to but little more than one Inch. So v.ry slow is the growth that my specimen, which is nearly as old as I am (and I. like it. have been out of the nurs.-i j tor somi timi I attained a height o spread of 34. It Is perfectly hardy; the only cai • necessary is to see that it does not gel broken by the weight of the Winter snows. i a i n idensis var. am en of in "Veltch's Manual of Conlferae" as being Inconstant in its color, but ' vt. in throughout the sea- son III most varieties of evergreens departing from the normal green, It Is brighter when making a new growth. year to year. If this excellent little plant were procurable in quantity it might be effectively us.-d for bordering walks or formal Sower beds, as the box In old gardens. R. pisifera var. nana argentca varle- gata, another exquisite miniature form, has the pisifera fob duced size, specked with white and of dense growth. There is also an uncommon variety, Of K. Mliiei variegata. Retinospora Blifera, or the thread-branched retinospora, is a well- known tree of moderately strong growth. It i"h. mil,-, a aurea) is also frequently ; forms a small .hooping shrub Of much beauty, and the first n»entloned variety (U. filifera ita) Is also nd beautiful, the color ap- pearing In "splotches and splashes," instead of being evenly spi foliage. Among the yews, probably the best for our climate are Taxus baccata var. ' b. \ ar repand. re protection. AH nd in well- furnish.-.] commercial estab are suitable tor small lawns, as they in any great size and are therefore desirable plants for many forbids and should Planting of large growing trees. GEO. H. BUDKE. 704 The Florists' Exchange Insurance for Nurserymen. Read bv George V. Perkins before the American Association ol Nurserymen, at l>e- troit, Mich. I don't know just how I came to get into this mess. I am usually retiring ami unobtrusiv g avoid all such op- portunities of displaying my ignorance I think it cam.- about in much the same way that I atu told pi that is. 'as expected i" say trance Question here letters to a lev -it "i portable lights are rarely carried into I have also tried to draw s I'll, hugely in a canopy effect, in Hi.- dining m, and for table decora- tions were combined with white roses and asparagus. The parlor of the large home in which the ceremony was per- formed included a church altar effect. all in white and green. White columns Introduced specially lent character, in llieir free .I.-, i, rating nf white roses and pennies, whi.h blooms, besides aspara- gus. »oi' largely used. A finishing treatment of fine textile cording, ar- ranged in a novel style, added a fitted charm to the arrangement. The book .ases and mantels in the library were surmounted with bankings of red peonies. An advantageous feature here for further decorating as done about the house, was gained in using mountain laurel branches and foliage. ful near by. that the stock could be gathered the day of using. The bedding plant trade continues active, and in a call that assures all :, I stoi k cleaning up closer than for some years, while as a rule satisfac- tory prices are being obtained. Louis J. Neubeck, who has been con- ducting the George Troup (formerly known as the Webb houses) growing place at Corfu, N. Y.. during the past year, as a supply for his retail needs. has relinquished his lease and occu- pancy of same. The new tenant, Wm. resident 'of this country, demonstrates his faith in American interests. The Ma florist for ?ned by J. W. Shaw, who I with the ceme- ent Troup. ted a Saturday tore employees, three Summer Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kasting spent last week in the vicinity of Richmond. Va.. In- being interested in the doings Croweanum, ?r Crowe, of re last Satur- le appearance CANADIAN GROWN COLEUS flood assortment. S20.0U *2.5.i can n as ^4r;xnt' «.«.. Basket Plants Si^Um^"' a.™ 2.5.1 WEBSTER BROS., Plaatsfflen.'SESa.?' Meotloo the FloriaU' Exchange when writing!. CANADIAN NEWS Ottawa. News Jottings. After weeks of dry weather the rain has come. What a pleasure now to look at the carnations in the field and see them regain their rich color. They are starting off rapidly, and with the quantity of rain we have had no further fear for them throughout hot July need be experienced. The spring trade is over. Business has been far ahead .a' that of former seasons. Veranda boxes have made rapid strides and. I should say. trade in these has doubled itself. Next noticeable has been the demand for scarlet geraniums. AM good geraniums have brought $1.50 per dozen, rannas and caladiums have had an increased sale. The demand for carpet bedding plants has greatly decreased. Alter- nanthera will be to spare. Tuberous rooted begonias are becoming very popular and good plants have sold at $2.00 and $2.50 per dozen. The Government Improvement I'mii- mission is bedding out large quantities along the beautiful driveway made around the city. The citv parks are looking very fine this year"; Major Hill Park is a little beauty, ami I do not think it can be equaled in Canada. Located at the foot of Parliament Hill it gives a view of the buildings, the Ottawa River and valley of the Chaudiere Falls and tip country round for miles. Its new con- servatory is very fine and the bedding out up to date. Parliament Hill, with its many beds and grand surrounding scenery, is a great resting place. Rock- liff Park, about a mile from the city, is a grand natural park. In the hands of the present superintendent it is im- proving year by year. This is the popu- lar recreation place of the city. Our city fathers an- even doing some- thing to boom the decoration of the city, having placed boxes of flowers on each window of the handsome city hall. So. I am glad to say, we are .limbing upward. Business is still fair; lots of wed- dings and some funerals and a fairl> good demand use up all stoci ' >> nations, and what roses there are, still show fair quality, Ethel Crocker and Glacier being the best at this time. Peonies have sold well at 75c. per dozen; but the varieties around Ottawa are not of the best. Palms from Kurope R. Wright's new store anc tory are nearing completion. Having got through with fires, drouths, and Spring rushes, we shall turn to building and conventions i"i amusement. '• TORONTO— Business in shrubs, hardy perennials, bedding plants, and cut (low- ers, .luring the past few weeks has been very good, and most of us have had a ]i,,l,. tun. I.., anything but business. In i„ ,1,1m" plain- qiiiii .. number of the • lovveis in. sold out; all have had a y to clean out ol ii nth , Urn ii and ,t . .,,. i.liuin e ■ praj - are DunlOP has The Plorists9 Exchange 705 I! dvanced to (3 00 per dozen .iii i:i Hi.- ini.i r.ridesmald i - caslonallj . though i uiing Hgui .■ s..iM. i i ii k i : . comlni an teti hli g ■ 10c. to in v . idvanced ■l\ , son I Ihi- best Mrs, .is high :is ?:! per hundred. s iin- ■ 1 1 J 1 1 . scare, in. in ..■ . j.i h. it. i d. in. mil .in.l nee in pric ha n suited . H.l. Ili.il III.- si/..- ..I 111,'. i I nun. I ially latch . Mil 9 have also taki n an While inf. i i..i ii..\\ .i can 3c. or i.'. each, I hose who linns have to pay 8c for i green of anj kind bus almost nothing . i ler g . ■.. ■ i.ii.nii nil is s. Iling Lily "i the valley Is firm jupph ii.. i conditions axe esday) morning. oli - i. in. . had tin ii com eii n.- over the liable rout. » ..- which often ar- fost of the flow.- mdition having hat the express ving shipments, bj Hi. end of shipments will for school work Kais. rin A. me in full 1 lowi Hy useless i ; i \ mi rlca d r.. rati are vert scarce now. and the few Hint arrh e bring from $2 to $3 Sweet peas are of a great deal better Duality this week and are also in big: demand, .-ii : pel hundred v. i n( of them in the ma rkel 1 1 1 cai n it Ion ;u-,- always in demand but li mg -ii . i ■ small, « iih the |.i i •!,. to $1.50 to $3 for good common slock few fancie Wl iii. I the i eta llei to 6ci I. ii- i ealize »1 50 nough the wet weai ro...i. but are improvi fell .ii pei 100 ispai.-iL-iis. ;,nil Inn, v .,1 -..in. w liiil I.. . . iii. in in iii. precedli wee! but a great .1. il ol Hi. I." I. i il i 1 mil. I. w. .1 Brld ■ in.l sell in Ii ... ... . i 1 1 ::.• A few I i i i i ■■ - .i no i are to be bad il i to ■■ . i an i .. n.i .ii.n hi. to Kalsei in N.c'.u i.i Vlcl i i Ing in in mi.- shape, going" at 6i to \m. ricai Beaut an i • nd then ma ii den md foi I m, al •■ to 25< hi Idesmald and Bi Ide retail - i 50 i" i .1. .-'. ii I ..i Franc Kniscl'ili. fl..",ii In ?:• per do:-., i I •!.. . I . dozi n Carnations me weak :m.i ■■ m.iii ' ; i carnations can easih I., .ii. i i ,.i i.m the i i i. ii i. ii. - :■ I. .11.1 Bliuli-S \\ llol. .i hundred The retail price I: 50i 0 Good CHICAGO el is aboul thi ipply is i a in. ii. . arnatlon week, ini.i : i ii.. the bi i gi i.i. ii. i that i .ii per 100 stock In the next Gladioli 51 ily quantities H-lil -• Ilillg :,l ■ ii | . , In, in on the market as In 1.1- : :i I I. I. . miii- i. m lilies, as well i '" ■ 1 inn Philadelphia. Matraia & Co., Charles C. Cohen, and I'h.-nl.s Su.ij.p. -nl„ , k American Fieri I lepot. are all doing a son of the year. r weddings, the i ii very large days this week Club Outing. The trip to Mo the nurseries of 5a place on Wedni 3d is ' i :■ i in mii ions colors, outdoor ttractivi nd popular. A. N lerson, of Cromwell Conn I contribut '- -oine s)« el.llh Hie,. I ll \ ,.| riat command- nn n j,|.i ...i, h I,, in ties- rices, vii, i. DENVER.— Trade the past week has rat in. i. iii, ., ,.,i ball of the bi Ing the ehiel ma teria ised Flowers in i ... but as yi I good pi Ii ■ s are a ki d" of late has help. , I lli'e "puili'l, ' Ing well. Indoor sweet pi i abundant and will li.-u .- t,. hold ,,ui .,Ti ii ■- awhile yet. as thi i 1. SlUll being ,.||| Hi il ni. 1.1 linl.lh I ight, Whlli both Sprengeri and plui ma is In Rood lain pti .i iini i mch ral ml ..-i Al mi. i •! i '... hi 1 rOSI i h ' ' 'ii froi Ii .1 .1 P WASHINGTON, I l i ' r l . thing that looked like n flower went. Trade for June Is looking bright with .1 .!,. -.1 I.. I -i .1.1 tions, commencement bunch. door stock is in ihe i.est of shape. We are getting just sufficient rain to keep in good condition. W. Cits on Tuesdaj n. it \\ . Johnson & Stol • dent. Mosl of ih. .:- Ii through Philadelphia. -. firms will hai . man day, June 27, W. Atlee tertain all Ih, ,i, 1, gatl Fat in-', I',.' Il DAVID nil- Chicago. News of the Week. task will nail one. Shipping 1 1 hipping ding In [uraerli | iii-. mg I.. A 1. K.-in.la II some in,,- Spam h i,. i blue. Amliiig mark, i Outdoor gi i which they ■ i in health, Mexico and the Southwest. isy planting chrys- lo their culture ' I.i. Ih. Itn.le v. ■ no os I ord wedding. Pei used, with smilnx and oak ■ 1 store. Is sickness. .i.ii.i ni Lincoln Park for i \in, hi )i , l him wilh a g.,1,1 1 the faculty, admiring friends of the gradu in from bestowing flowers upon this year's graduating class of the Academy of Our Lady, il Herman Rennock was found guilty of killing ins In.. . i niie ii. by a j'n Chetlain's court and will bi i tavia. III.: .1 .1 II route t.. well. CiKSES ID BUSINESS. in.. .. IMING1 ' iN, H.l. -I'' ' ' CARLESTON. W. V\ i i under the i New \,.ik. win. with $7(1.000 I., lias been ... .,p,r a inherit. West Vir WEST BOYLSTON, M VSS.— Potter & .a a general ue the busi- I ouslns has bought green] minster, and at once. TOBACCO POWDER THE BLACK STUFF FINE w direct to the i lat - Vi.ur in n.i l.n. k it i ■nothing If you will Mention the Florists- Exchange when writing. 706 The Florists' Exchange 20,000 BEST COMMERCIAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS. $5.00. our selection. C00LIDGE BROS., South Sudbury, Mass Mention the Florists' Exchange when siting. Extra fine, ready ] Willow!)r..i.k, Mt'iitmort. A dele. Bonnaffon, Chamberlain. $3.00 per 100. Golden Wedding Liberty, Chadwnk. M--rry Christmas, Golden Beauty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Orizaba, Yanariva, Maud Dean, $4.00 per 100. Superba, $6.00 per 100. Omega. Broomhead, Alice Byron, O pah, $6.00 per loo. Grand plants. Liberal re- duction on large orders. Send for complete List of new and other varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when anting. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, GOLEUS, Carinas, Etc. Acalypha, Macfeeana 3 60 AiparagiiB s,,reiigeri, J >2 In. pots 3 60 Hardy English Ivy 2 00 Lemon Verbena 2 60 Sedum, variegated 2 00 Swainsona Alba 2 00 C5CZ3I !=:«_) S=> Such varieties as Fire Brand, Fire Crest, Golden Beduer. Mussev. pink. Dyerianus, 75c. per doz 5 00 Notice our Vegetable Plant advertisement in E VINCENT, JR. & SON White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, « ■»■ ■>■*• Kin [ White Ivory, Ma >wn, Mrs. H. - ' re. Col. D. A Good plants. $4.00 per 100. MOUNT HONNES CONSERVATORIES F. E. B. Cullender, Prop'r. Fishkill, N. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlr CPTSflHTHEPHlS KATHERINE STEINHOFF $25.00 per 100, from 2H in. pots. HERMAN C. STEINHOFF, West Hoboken, N.J. 578 Hudson Uoulevard. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. GrirysantrtBmum Novelties 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. Convention Hall, F. J. iTaggart, Globosa Alba, Amorila. Mile. Marg. Douillet. Mine. VonAndre, Florence Molyneaux, Mrs. T. W. Send us a List of Your Wants NATHAN SMITH & SON, Uentlon the Florists' Brmiiit. Mine. Iieante l'oitevin ig, 1 McKmley, Vaughan, ALTKiVnANTHJEBA, red and yellow, 2H, in., J2.5H i.er 100. < OIKIN, fifteen varieties,-'.. In., *'-'.<* r 100 CHRYSANTHEMUMS luS^.CnotPThB8-pJoig Rose, Willow-brook. Robinson, Weeks, Fee du Clmmpsaur, Princess BasHaraba. Eaton. Jerome Joii'M, Monrovia, Purr, iialliday, Appleton. Park, Bonnaffon. (iolden Wedding. Golden Beauty. Lady Harriett, Glory Pa.-jtic, ibden Blood^oo.l, Dalskov. Chadwi.-k. Mr*. Perrin. Mary Hill, Murdo, k. ( 'al vat. Malroliii Laiuond, $1.50 per 100. Mile. Li^er m! \ellm. !■ if.Mi.5u, , each; $S.OO per doz. •Tor. each; 7 in.. . O. D. i |.c * W.J.&IV1.S. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mention the Florlata' Exchangewhen writing. JAPAN BAMBOO CANES 3 bundles, 6000 stakes, $:».C any other CANES offered. Just the thin<: for Dahlias, Hoses, etc. Pa. k.d in bundles, L1100 each, $11.00; Prices on larger quantities ou request. STCMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., New York City Branch Store, 404 Kant 54th Street, New York, Uentlon the Florists' Exchange BARGAINS JAPAN FERN BALLS In Fine Condition. PRICES REDUCED ch, per doz., $1.35; per 100, $0.00. 7-9 Inch, per doz., $1.75 ; per 100, $12.00. In caseB contnlnlnir Kill 7 '.• Inch mid I'L'O :..' Inch, per rase, $2.1.00. 40 7-9 inch and 80 5-7 Inch, per case, $22.00. y-i to 3 lbs. and from 6 to 15 lbs., about ::r,0 ll.s to the case, per 100 lbs . $.1.50 ; by the aBe, assorted sizes, per 100 lbs., $6.00. >,' in., per 1000, $6.00; per 2000. $11.1 0 Gycas Revoluta Stems 1 JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES r THE VERY BEST IN THE MARKET 3 " « lncn •>"i5 »■"" POSTITE ■'"■ Mildew on Roses and carnation Rust, per 25 pounds, $2.50. CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE. C. H. J00STEN, Importer, 201 West St., New York. Mention the /"lorlstB' Exchange when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations i J F. DORM R £* SONS CO. LA JTAYETTI:, IND. Mention the Florists' when writing. cVolwdn CARNATIONS of beet leading i We are alst booking orders for 1904 Novelties: d Flamingo (scarlet). Reliance Chicago Carnation Co., Met, ills. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports —ALSO - Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Igoe Bros., SSSSSSSSl. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. IN BUD AND BLOOM pots, $5.00 per 100. Austria, Charles Hemb-rson, non Keconia. Lobehii. Parlor I\y. M;uirandyit, Agcratuni, .lw;ui blue mi.) Prim-ess Pauline, t'nl. us. .lark red, i'.j in. pots, $2.50 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. our selection c ,r loo. Also best varieties .if Ferns t,,r ete.,2', in. aiel Bin. pels nt (ll.no per loo. Casb with order. JOHN C. EISELE, nnd Ontario sts., Philadelphia, Pa. n the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Bonnaffon, Timothy Eaton. Col. D. Appleton, Gold Mine, A. -I. Balfour. I nt< -tiHlt.y . *y.R0 p.-r KHi. Yellow Bonna!T..ri, u.'iob.T Sunshine. $1.50 per A. RELYEA & SON, IVORY MUMS AS TENDER AS SPRING CHICKENS. Also Eaton, Appleton, Jerome Jones (the Queen ol all chrysanthemums). Arllne, John K Shaw, Harry Balsley. $2 25 per 100; $20 00 per 1000. List of Geranium Novelties 1903, tree. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. anrysanmemum Plants r.irm.t, H. Huri'll, Major P.. miiafTon, Willow- l.n-.-k.'.T. K. slmw. $:(.oi> per 100; $-25.00 por IOihi. Aliee Bvron, $5.00 por 100. Col. ]). Appleton and Jeannie, Falconer, $4.00 p"r 100. Yellow Eaton, 50 cts. each ; 15.00 pet doz. ; $30.00 per 100. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. A Progressive Association. For a body of flower growers in the South who have formulated themselves into a real, live, florists' club, one that by self-manufactured plans is wide- awake and progressive, commend me to the Crystal Springs Floral Club of Mississippi. Commencing work in 1894, principally as amateurs, and by keep- ing vigilantly at it. many of the mem- bers have merged Into florists and are working on a most pleasant and pro- fitable basis. Chrysanthemums appear to be a hobby with those who have success- fully passed through the test as a fad, :md the membership is so meritoriously prejudiced in this flower's favor, that for the Fall show little else is at- tempted, with the single exception of a fair sprinkling of roses. Mrs. S. H. Howell is president and Mrs. J. M. Pampeer, recording secretary. The November flower shows held by this organization have always been of the very highest merit, and every member is well acquainted with the art of growing prize-winning flowers to the up-to-date proficiency of the art. They have attracted the attention of some of the largest chrysanthemum growers of America, and it appears that they have little to learn from any one. Such firms as Nanz & Neuner, of Louisville; Nnthan Smith & Son, of Adrian, Mieb.. and James Morton, of Clarksville. Tenn., have all sent exhibits to the shows and not more than barely es- caped with a fair share of the pre- miums. Mr. Newsom, the leading grow- er of chrysanthemums of New Orleans, acted as judge last year, and carried with him a few of his best specimen blooms to prove what culture in his city could accomplish. The flowers caused no other comment than that they were grown by the judge. Parties who have seen their wonder- ful exhibits attribute the marked suc- cess first to the "eternal vigilance" of the growers, and second to the natural adaptation of the climate and soil. The soil used contains a large percentage of iron, besides being naturally loose and rich; and chrysanthemums are grown in open ground up to a certain stage when they have canvass pro- le,linn, which ensures perfect foliage and blooms in the last stages of culti- vation. This club is preparing extensively for another show this year, on a much larger scale than ever before. The ex- hibition is attracting such attention that the governor of the State and other prominent officials are expected to be present on the opening day. The members ship their flowers to the de nds of St:,l bee be msiderable factor in the floral world f the South. S. J. MITCHELL. Houston, Texas. HAKRISHl'RG, pa.— Harry Bouder and Miss Helen Marie Fleck were mar- ried here recently. NEW HAVEN. CONN.— Edward J. Morse, florist, has been elected an al- derman of this city. AURORA. II.— J. M. Smely recently met with a painful accident, resulting in a double fracture of his forearm. He hopes to recover within a month. NEW CASTLE. IND.— Fifteen men engaged in refilling beds at the South Park greenhouses went out on strike on June 10. They were being paid $1.50 per dav and demanded $2.00. The demand was refused and new men will take their places. CROTONS FINE STOCK. 4 inch, (15 00 per 100; 5 inch, (20.0U per 100; 0 Inch, (45.00 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii The PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Flower Market 1224 Cherry St., PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. San Francisco. News Jottings. Wedding bells are rlngin erri] in California and thi Ps Many season havi pa ed j number of Important weddings have in the month o 1 1 1 j x . i t > . ^ . nasi Ikis been cha: il;l\ s ill tin i ■■ i i In .1. Seulberger, the ploneei B sman, loi ated tor twenty years at 509 Sei enth stri et, has | another store at 414 Fourteenth street, which will henceforth be hi bu Iness the orlgli be maintained as n floral depot, This in -u , modern stoi e building, oi 190 I i sn uctlon, is 20 \ iin feel and has an alrj basemoi i in linnaisinps thai «in also ho utilized bj Mr Seul- berger. a strong probability lhat Uncle Sam will shortly establish a botanical station at Fresno, Cal. Last week A. .1 Pieters, botanist In charge hi' the seed and plant division of the D riculture, arrh ed here Erom Washington and spen! a couple of days in Fresno, the object of his mis- sion being to look up suitable places to liment stations for determ- ining tin' adaptability of foreign plants I., this s.iil and climate. While Mr. Pieters iliil not say he would establish a si a I i,m at Fresno, he was very well pleased with the country. The forty-four members of the Ger- man Agricultural S,., who are making an inspection tour of the United States, now in California, were shown through Golden Gate Park last week. After they had finished the drive and were haying a farewell look at the floral section of the park which, by the way, is under the superintend- ency of Florist Thomas A. Munro, sec- retary of the Pacific Coast Horticul- tural Society. Erich von Flugge, who acts as manager of the party, was asked what feature of the park inter- ested him most. With eyes focused across the low valley expanse of flow- ers to the grassy hillside opposite. ■mains in plainest view the living flower "Welcome to the Presi- dent." a floral masterpiece propagated by Florist Munro. and which immensely- pleased President Roosevelt when he looked upon it a month ago. the dis- tingulshed German husbandman re- sponded to the question thus wise: "The fact that you have cultivated this glorious flower garden upon a sand hill." ALVIN. Lenox, Mass. The Lenox Horticultural Society held its regular meeting Saturday evening. June 11. TV. W. Woods showed over 100 herbaceous flowers, for which he was awarded a diploma and given spe- cial mention for the choice varieties exhibited. A. J. Loveless exhibited a fine lot of early vegetables, including cauliflower, peas, string li,an i.at beets, cucumbers, and large muskmel- ims. He was awarded a diploma. Wil- liam Henry received a diploma for a fine collection of peonies. i v has prepared a very at- tractive schedule for its Autumn ex- hibit. Milwaukee. EUemer & Radmer, No. 411 et, agents of the Hi rendi en "i ing Company. Ceneva, X.Y.. water heating contract for the new greenhouses now being erected [or E Haentze, of Fond du Lac Wis. They will us.- two large Furman sectional boilers. Messrs. Riemer & Radmer are making quite a specialty of greenhouse heating, and they will install several more plants in their vinioity this year. The Florists' Exchange 707 NATIONAL FLORISTS Wallace Building BOARD OF TRADE WILLI U1 A. JOHN E. W.U Improved faci lltlMt* Il|"lita H.'Cl 6oi° 603) 56 Pine St. , N. Y i \\ m an A(ii:mi:s i. i ol ii. ■ s, in hi Chemical 0 ar> i . Priwi City ' WcBtrhi'Htor CV, N. y.), \ |t liar), - Srrp-tary anil TivnHiirtT 11 pftrtM of tin- i r i , ni.i Kun. in-. >inpt, trunt worthy an. I <-n Kxchnnice when wrltlnir. . trial 1928 OERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Florist*' Exchange when wrltlnf- Berberis Oregonium Mali on la. W Sovonty-flvo nicely arched sprays, containing 12 to 15 heautlful gh>n*y ^ry-u \,-n vn» each. Last- ing quallttuB of a palm. 1'ackc.l oe.-uroly ami sent by mall '»r express to any florist or dealer In the United Stairs, chart's paid, for $1.00. J. H.HOWE, Florist, ^Vt^^sh50 Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Bronze or Green, fl.OO per LOOOj 75 eta. per 1000 Leucothoe Sprays, bronze <.r preen, $1.00 per 100; Fancy Ferns, $2.00 per 1U00: Green Sheet Moss, fresh stock, $2.50 per bid. sack; Sphagnum Mose, $1.75 per bale. Small Green Galax for violets, $1.00 per 1000. All kinds of florists' sup- L J. KRESH0VER, u*$™&2Lst" Tel. 697 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. REMOVED TO Order Direct from Headquarters Festooning, best uality.V, iiinl (:<■. per yd. 7 mail, teleirraph anB Vrc,-. For sale i>> dealers, Uentlnn the Florlnts* Excha when writing. Foley Floral Fotographs Send for my Floral Album, size 12x11, containing 24 different itinera) designs. Sent to any part of the country by express, $7.00 c. o. d. 226-226', BOWERY, NEW YORK Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. HARDY CUT FERNS, insr, H.:.0p.-rlll» orders by mall patch promptly f Thomas Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. MILUNGTON, M Telegraph Office : New 8ai Long Distance Telephone Connect! Mention the Florists' Exchange wher CDT FLOWER BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. lower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try ;hem once Is to use them always. So. Per 100 Per 1000 No. Per 100. Per 1000 I. -3HI20 . . . .$2.00 $18.00 6 —1x8x22. . . J3.00 *27.50 ,.-3xl>«xl8 35.00 !.00 18.00 7.-8x16x20... 5.60 53.00 1.— «x8xl8 2.40 22.00 8.-3x7x21.... 3.00 251 00 1.-3x6x24.... 2.75 25.00 9.-5x10x36... 6 60 60,00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ng on orders above 260 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. ILL NURSERYMEN, Sf EDS Ml * AND I I ORIM* "Horticultural Advertiser » This Is the British Trade Taper, being read weekly by all Horticultural trader* | It Is also taken by over 1 < >00 c.f the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to corer cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, EDITORS OF THE "H.A." Chllwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. EMERSON C. McFJDOEN CUTGREENS Smllax, Sprengerl Adlantum. SHORT HILLS, N. J. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMIL1X CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Or their Agents : L. J. KaEsaovEa. New York .1. 11. 1IKAMUP, Chicago; II 1)AVK11SI«IIIKEII * < '• • llillnil.il. ills; W. V, IlBIM Dilffalo ; II G Printing.. We are outfitted to do everything in this line required by the florist, the seedsman and the nurseryman, from an envelope to the most stylish kind of a cata- logue. Write us. U Je La Mare Kg & Pub. Co. RHINELANDER BUILDINO, NEW YORK. i reformatory, Pontiac, III., on Apiil. 7, loo.l- 'NICOTH excellent. If you want to get rid of bugs Tobacco Wari .Y Tra DING CO.. Louisville Ky. "THRIPSCIDE" (BEOISTEHED) GREENHOUSE FUMIGATING POWDER mi t.. Rose nii'i Beauty growers and iitloularly i"r the destruction of Greeu Ely and Xlirlpn. There t» nothing Inju Ifo, aeu- ,. it is eepeolally i and we .-lnlm that insivts v.n eradicated «' ire thoroughly fumigated with this powder, it la put op aa . Tin Can ...$0.25 I \ lb. Sealed Bo U. so and sold by" E. H. HUINT 76-78 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO 708 The Plorists9 Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms : Cash with Order. These Columns are reserve. I ments of Wants anil Stuns, ' i v* ■ » - 1 1 1 > ■ ■ = i - - . 1-in.l, Etc., For Sale or Kent; also Sen. nil-hand Ma- When answers are tc Mtlio.-, a
      or 111..011.. with board and r Increase in wages if parties me suited. Apply BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES lace near New Yo IS greenhouses. 31 Apply John Thum nil. -s .;. II. Hun nist pi ei.nslsling of mi.il- .Iwelling, lalnl ir.llsgllll feet ami of glass; heateil by two 16 s. 1'i.r full parlieulars a.l.lress ft. % span; propagating ting shed; steam heat; city stable, at Highland, opposl dwelling and • keepsle. N. Joseph Wood, Spring FOR SALE. lile-s from Boston, sovon i;reenh. COLLEGE POINT, N.T. ONE LORD & BORIflPI "1IC IV.il lli.ll.T. -'.•- ' nil,' Kri. n \". 1" ll i.l„ ll,l,.|„n- ll- 1 111, pressure, 7Hc. per f ■ for 1 libs i of tools and lumber. I1ANHATTAN SUPPLY CO. 440-442 11th Avenue. NEW YOKK Mention the Florl IT Is Absolutely Neces= sary That All Corre- spondence Be Plainly Written. To Insure their being read, letters should be typewritten. If you have not got a typewriter, now is your opportunity to obtain one for the modest sum of Twenty Dollars. This is the LADIBHRT-and it's fully up-to-date. Address HENRY A. QOLDBERQER 919 Third Ave., NEW YORK. Mention the Florist*' Exchange whan writing. FLATBUSH. N. T.— The cores were rolled by the Flatbus is on Thursday evening, June 11: 152 125 148 129 15S 159 102 138 125 ST. LOUIS— The bowling on Monday night was very good, the two teams lull- ing almost even, us the scores below will show. EXCHANGE TEAM. 1 2 3 Total. Beyer 153 166 145 — 464, Guv 129 117 151 — 427 Miller 164 1411 151 — 455 Ellis 124 155 12!l — 'HIS Weber. Jr 112 117 16S — 397 REVIEW TEAM. 2 3 Total. 174 195 — 507 166 145 — 464 BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. CINERARIAS.— As soon as the seed- lings are large enough to handle they should be put into small pots and grown along on a shaded side of the "'lb o'S h "he Si -n,w l ',',','. , n'ths" to keep them »S' liurhond will be from the id an occasio sting of of the frame lacked lime should be done 1er in keep the snails out, as ove to feed on cin ■run, is ARDISIAS.— Young stock of these lould be kept growing as briskly as ossible, and, if it is convenient to evote a bench to them, plant them in iree or four inches of soil and they ill do better than if kept in the pots 11 Summer. They will also do quite ell il" planted outdoors, providing a .-.1 with moderately light soil be pre- ared for them. The older ardisias— „.-. ib. ii ii ling nn for next sea- m's sales will be benefited by a little eak liquid manure afforded them bout once a week. ASPIDISTRAS.— This is a good time 3 increase the stock of these deco- itive plants. Knock a few old plants ut of their pots; shake the soil from ae roots, then cut each leaf apart, ith a portion of root attached. Pot ae pieces in three-inch pots, and put rem in a warm palm hous hey will go right ahead. where Ivory Soap. (130) Use a to five (5) gallons of w keep down the thrips. Dusting the foliage with sulphur is the only remedy for mildew, so far as our experience goes. June 20, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 709 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE! ruoiruii BulUlnff, fith Ave. uml 26th SU NEW YORK Open every Morning at 5 o'clock for tbe Sale I Of Out Flowers In. use; the market JAMES McMANUS, Esr&.'.S! 50 W. 30th St., New York HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES fHE PIONEER J. J. PERKINS, Wholesale Florist species R q S E S-C A R N A T I O N S- V I O L E TS 115 West 30th Street, New York 48 West 30th St., N. Y. TELEPHONE 956 MAD SQUARE GROWERS, ATTENTION! WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO Weit 29th Street, MEW YORK Violets Roses carnations Orchids YOUNG St NUGENT . . w holesale JFMorists . . CATTLEYAS, 42 W- 28th Street, Am. Beauty, maid, Meteor, iiiji varieties Liberty, Satirise, Bride, Brides- Golden Gate, and all otber i.tad. NEW YORK ~^i^£^£^£^£^£^^£<^^£^£^£^£^£^£^£Z^. :r-r-r~~- --.-_.-_■.-_.-_- •'-".! THE PIONEER HOUSE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Telephone. 167 Madison Square. I am receiving a full line of all Seasonable Flowers daily, and can fill out-of-town orders promptly. Personal attention given to all orders. Open every morning at 6 o'clock. J. K. ALLEN,. 106 West 28th St., New York \ ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist All Seasonable Flowers and Novelties at Proper Trices can he linil at 52 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK TELEPHONE, 1738 MADISON SQUABS liAiiiAliAiAAiAiiiAAAAiiAl 3 CUT FLOWERS Consignment! Solicited. 2 113 We.t 30th Street, NBW YORK 4 Telephone 854 MadlBon Square. ■ TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTI Dealers in Florists' Supplies, 108 LIVINGSTON ST., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Tel. 36CW-3661 Main We are currying JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 XV. 30tK St. Consignments Solicited MEW YORK Madison Squabs DIFDFnH iwinu D HLrliLU IK lhhujhii Wholesale commission Florist IB Bocrum Place, Brooklyn, M. Telephone, 939 Main V - =- g===^^^=s^= r. -1 Florists' Exchange W. CHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper ot all varieties ot Cut Flowers twe*«&n squat. 57 Wm, 28th Street, NEW YORK L 2201 Madison Square Wholesale Prices of Gut Flowers, New YorK, June 19, 1903. I»rlces quoted are by tbe hundred unless otherwise noted. No. 1 I " Culls & ordinary J™ Queen ol Edgely » Bride, 'Maid, iancy— apc'l 1 Golden Gate Liberty Meteor ADIANTIM " Crowkamm. asparagus Callas Cattleyab Cypripediumb DeNDROHII'M FORMOBCl Daibieb 15.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 5.00 1.50 to 8.00 to 20.00 6.00 to H Oil 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 15.00 1.00 to 5.00 .85 to .75 1.25 -.0.(1(1 3.00 to 6.00 35.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 f Inl'r grades, all ( C Standard I Pli B 'Fancy— i- ('The highest ID grades of Yel. & Var. White Pink Lilies Lily of tbe Valley Mignonette— ordinary .. Peonies Smit.ax Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per bunch.. 8.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3. 00 1.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN WWesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowprs R"»-«TY,y VUI I IUTVLI ti, 111.01 h llll to 2.00 to 3.00 3,1111 to 6.00 f Interior grades, all colors .50 to .76 1.00 to 1.50 to 7.'. 1.611 to 200 u> ( White .... to l.OO 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.26 2.00 tO 3 no CSTANDABD J Pint 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.26 2.110 to : ©Varieties "1 Red to l.OO 1.00 to 1.50 .75 to 1.00 2.00 to :i on — ( Yellow and var. 1.00 to 1.50 2,00 to 3.00 4.00 to 5.00 1° J° to 1.50 O Standard var) { Yellow and var. to 1.50 J5.hu to 511.00 25.011 to 50.011 20,00 to 50.00 '5.00 t.i 51 20.00 t.i 50.00 OALLAS 8. Oil to Hi mi DAFFODILS to to to Galax Leaves to .10 GLADIOLUS 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 6.00 to 8.00 COO to 12 00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 gj 4, III! to 6.00 Too to 'i'.so 12.00 to 26.06 '".16 to "'.20 12.511 to 16.00 "60 .16 to .35 Violets to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harris!! Brides 'Maids American Beauties ►TOIV, 3MEAS WELCH BROS PROPRIETORS i furnish at short notice. Price a Kaiser) ns Meteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations ng to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 15 Province St.-9 Chapman Pl. Headquarters in Western New York Tor ROSES CARNATIONS jJ3SN WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. TELEPHONE SENECA 020 Gits Ub A Tbial. "Wk Can Flsaes Ton. Wholesale Florists JOBBERS IH FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Mention the Florists' Exchange THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Price, $3.50. Heady. "Write for sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N.Y New York. The Week's News. We are having a protracted spell of cool, rainy weather, which is quite unusual for this city at this time of the year. Business conditions in the retail line do not assume their normal state for June; and it is due only to the great curtailment of the flower supply that prices have taken such an upward Rudolph Asmus, who for thirty-seven years has been a wholesale grower In New Durham, N. J., and who we stated recently had sold his greenhouse prop- erty, has purchased land at Bogota, N. X, and will erect a dwelling there- on, where he will live and enjoy a well-earned rest from his labors. Herman Schoelzel, who recently pur- chased the greenhouse property of Mr. Asmus, at New Durham, will, until the first of August, maintain both his newly acquiroil establishment and the one on Union Hill that he has been operating for some years. After the date mentioned he will devote all his energies to his New Durham green- houses only. Geo. Stumpp, of the Stumpp & Wal- ter Co.. seedsmen. Barclay street, with Mrs. Stumpp, sailed on Friday, June 19. for Bermuda. The visit to Ber- muda will be a brief one only, and upon their return Mr. Stumpp will sail for Holland, in the interest of the firm's bulb business. A certificate of incorporation was filed in Albany. June 13. with the Sec- retary of State by the United States Tut Flower Company, of New York City; capital $600,000. Directors: D. De Wolf Wever. G. c. St. John and A. H. Mattox, of New York City. D. Y. Mellis. whose establishment Is located near Holy Cross cemetery. Brooklyn. lost a great many plants of alternanthera, owing to the dry time and the scarcity of water during the first week In June. J. I. Thlelmann has been spending a few weeks in Chicago, Milwaukee, and other Western cities. Mr. Charles Zeller. the veteran florist, continues in very poor health, we are Hildenl md, the popular 1 Young. Is a happy arrived on the 15th Mother and son are father. 1 inst. at 3 doing well Max Roth, a Jewish young man, 19 years of age, and for the last six months in the employ of James Mc- Manus, died suddenly last Sunday morning at his home In Thirty-first street. The young man was well known to the wholesale flower trade of the city, and was a member of Company B. Ninth Regiment. N. Y. V. When he left work on the Saturday evening, he appeared to be in his usual health, but on Sunday morning he was found dead in his bed. The doctor called in diagnosed the cause of death as cere- bral hemorrhage. Wm. Elliott & Sons have installed electric fans In their auction room; and we can keep cool now. however warm the weather or the bidding may be. The last sale of the season will occur on Tuesday next. June 23. when a lot of grand palms will be sold under the hammer. The palms are from Charles Zeller & Son and David Clarke's Sons, and are reported to be In first-class condition. B. Suzuki, of Suzuki & Iida, left for Japan, via Vancouver, on Friday, June 19. The date of the outing of the New York Florists' Club Is now less than two weeks away, and those who intend going had better procure their tickets Vaughan's seed store report a very good wholesale trade, but a falling off in the retail line, this latter condition being, no doubt, a result of the cool and wet weather that has prevailed John Krai, salesman for Moore, Hentz & Nash, is enjoying a three weeks' vacation on his farm at Port- ches'ter, N. Y. Hicks & Crawbuck, the Brooklyn wholesalers, have added florists' sup- plies to their cut flower trade, and are now carrying a full line of all such goods as are generally used in the re- tail florists' business. R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md.. will be In New York on Monday, June 22, and on the day following will sail on the Cunard line steamer for Liver- pool, accompanied by Mrs. Vincent. J. S. Wilson, manager of Vaughan's greenhouses at Western Springs, 111., is expected In the city 'this week for a short stay. W. Kervan has discontinued the wholesale flower store In Twenty-ninth street after a few days' trial. A card in the window states that he has gone back to No. 24 Twenty-ninth street. William Scott, gardener to Mrs. Thomas Eastman, Tarrytown, N. Y„ sailed on the Luoania Saturday, June 13, and will make a visit to his par- ents in Scotland. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J., Is operating three retail stores, one each at Long Branch, Elberon, and Lake- wood, N. J. Cincinnati. The Week's News. Business for June Is holding up nicely, and everything Is selling, and at fair prices. Roses are now of bet- ter quality since the extreme hot spell is over; and the few cool days and nights will give the plants a new start. Mildew is to be dreaded now; we are getting really fine Bride and Brides- maid that are badly affected, and, of course, they have to be sold cheap In order to move them. Annual Election. Saturday evening the Cincinnati Florists' Society held its annual elec- tion for a new board of directors, which resulted in the following gentlemen being chosen: C. J. Ohmer, Ben George, George Murphy. William Schuman, and Louis Kyrk. Committees were ap- pointed to make arrangements for our annual outing, and to select a route to travel to the annual meeting of the S.A.F.O.H. at Milwaukee. The outlook now for the attendance from this city Is very good, and if those tributary to Cincinnati will loin our delegation, we shall endeavor to make the trip as pleasant as possible. A letter ad- dressed to George Murphy, or to E. G. Glllett, will bring all the necessary In- formation. On July 9 the first of the outdoor meetings of the Cincinnati Florists' Society will be held at the residence of D. Rusconi. Covington, Ky. Everybody is invited, and a genuine Italian spread is promised. Mr. Rusconi wants a big crowd. Richmond, Ind„ people take notice, and act accordingly. Other out- side friends in the craft are also cor- iliollv Invited. John C. Meyer, of Boston. Mass.. he of silkaline fame, was a recent caller. E. G. GILLETT. June 20, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 711 Indianapolis, Ind. New* N ■. Henry Kciman has had quite a bit of work for the Modern w Iman of America, who are now holding their ■invention in this city, John Bertermann accomj Indianapolis Miunnerchor I" St, Louis. Ba axpecta to go from there to Chicago on business. At the establishment of Smith Jt Junge may be seen an arch of Crimson Rambler roses which is certainly a beauty. The arch is over eight feet In height and live feet wide, and one mass of bloom. The firm is trying to Induce a number of matrimonially in- clined couples to use the arch as a mar- 1 1 ;.■ i> i free of charge. J. A. Everltt, of the Everltt Seed Co., is promoting what has been termed a Farmers' Protective Association. The object is to keep in close touch with the grain markets of the world and Ens be i cabled to dispose of grain at a more advantageous time and with tore profit than formerly. The pro- Jeel so far has met with Washington, D. C. New* Notea. Shaffer, of Langdon, D. C, is cleaning out some of his houses and Bommenclng to plant them with roses, such as Golden Gate, Bridesmaid and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. He has about 10,000 carnations in the field looking at their best. George Fields has cut some of the finest Ulrich Brunner roses 1 ever saw; the stems averaged 24 to 3C inches in length, and the flowers were superb. George Cooke is doing a very steady- business on Connecticut avenue. Wolf & Ridenour are also doing a profitable business at their new loca- tion. Those interested in bowling are re- i quested to be at the alleys (rathskeller) | every evening, commencing Monday, June 15, at S p.m., by order of Captain Ernest. There was an interesting time here on the 19th. A match game between the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash- ington bowlers for the championship and prize cup, known as the "Kramer Cup," standing L'3 inches high and valued at ?50.00. F. H. Kramer is the donor. An envelope Id Flowerl. J. R. Freeman made a very beau- tiful design last week in the shape of a mailed envelope. The design was 5 feet wide and 3S inches high, on an easel, with a U. S. stamp worked out in flowers on the upper right hand corner, and the name of the de- ceased on the envelope. A small clus- ter of gardenias was placed on the lower right-hand corner, and on the left upper corner was a cluster of short American Beauty roses tied with rib- bon. The deceased was employed In the post office department. The design was sent by his fellow-workers. W. St. Louis. Florists' Club Meeting. The club meeting last Thursday was poorly attended, only ten of the regulars from the city being present. Our Belleville and Edwardsville mem- bers were prevented from coming, ow- ing to the high water and no travel over the bridge. Secretary Schray could not attend— too much business kept him at home. President Dunford opened the meeting at 3 o'clock, with J. J. Beneke acting as secretary. It was announced by the trustees that they had made arrangements to hold the annual picnic of the club at Priest- sr's Park on Thursday, July 23. A program of games of all kinds will be •nade up with prizes; a band of music will also be engaged and dancing will De indulged in. The programs and in- vitations will be mailed to all in due .ime. Chas. J. Juengel was appointed on ihe transportation committee to see .he railroads as to rates to the Mil- vaukee convention. Mr. Jeungel would Ike a list of the names of those going ;.s soon as the members make up their ninds. He is also working on his report as State vice-president of the S. A. F., nd the members are requested to lake up their yearly business report nd send it to him at latest by next leeting of the club. The club will hold Its next meeting t Kirkwood on the invitation of Wm. Pinter, who promises everybody who attends a good time. The nomination .111 lake place, an essay by Fred C. Weber on "Benefits Derived by Attending Conventions" will be one of the features. President Dunford and Mr. Winter expect the atteni at of the year. This meet- ing « in be held Thursday afternoon, July 9. at 2 o'clock, so the members should start by 12 in order to arrive in time. Visits will be made to the other florists living in the neighbor- hood. N«wi Notea. F. \V. Taylor, of the Horticulture Department, who attended the nursery- men's convention at Detroit last week, is back; so are the Webers Sailor. Tlioy repm l a gr.-at time and were sorry that they could not bring the next meeting to our city; but the majority wanted Atlanta. All came home happy, as Frank Weber had the honor oi being elected vice-president of the association. J. G. Bennett, who represents the 1 '' niiil i ul I'low or 1 1"\ i ' [i.iiii of BInghamton, N. Y., called the past week to interest the craft in cut flower boxes. The young man met with good Mrs. M. M. Ayers, Grand avenue, had a busy week with all kinds of work. She furnished one of the biggest wed- dlng orders of the season. It kept Will and Chester hustling to get enough white roses, which numbered into the thousands. A call at the Ellison establishment found everybody busy. They report that they used some two thousand Perle des Jardins roses for one order last week. Their present location is much better for business than the one vacated by them some time ago. Alex. Siegel, Fred Foster, John Burk and the Hon. Mr. Potts make a great quartet at the wholesale houses every morning. Funeral work is their great specialty. They are out early and of- ten. ST. PATRICK. Denver. It is now almost certain that Denver will be well represented and also put in a bowling team at Milwaukee. The six ..instituting a team have promised to go, and one or two from Colorado Springs may join the party. Al. Mauff, our best man. has been doing good work on the alleys all Winter, and will have to show us the way at Milwaukee. Besides Mr. Mauff, Gus Benson, Bob Kurth, J. A. Valentine, Emil Glauber, and Phil Scott will make up the Den- ver team, all new ones to a bowling tournament but one, who looks for- ward to a friendly argument on the alleys once more with Kasting, Beneke, Kift, "and a few other captains. P. S. Worcester, Mass. Jottings. Wild flowers have become quite a fad, and are freely used for decorations in place of cut flowers. Laurel in a large measure has superseded roses and carnations. An evidence of this was seen in the First Universalist Church, June 9, at a large wedding. H. F. Littlefleld had charge of the decora- tions. The principal feature was a solid bank of laurel extending from the choir gallery to the edge of the platform. The pews also were trimmed with the same flower. For the house 'hi .nations Mr. Littlefleld furnished pink roses and carnations. Potter & Cousins, of West Boyleston, also had a church wedding last week. The decorations wen- n-poii.,] as very June 14 was children's Sunday, and many .,j' the churches followed their usual oust. mi of giving the smaller children a potted plant. r'AHOLUS. Cumberland, Md. John Kriiiit. aged ii years, tell flow n a staircase at his homi In Ridgely, W. Va., just opposite f'umbi June 8, and broke his neck. He was a native of Germany and was engaged and landscape gardener at l:i\ ide Park here. E.G.HILL&CO. Wholesale f lorlsis RICHMOND, IND. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CI I ILOH1RS, SflDS, BILBS an I SUPPLIES tor tin pi - gressive and up mi Cut I tsatalogue and . . Blbbons, and all Florists' Supp E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E.C. AMLING Wholesale cut-Flower House in Chicago 32, 34, 36 Randolph St., CHICAGO. ILL. J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers CONSICNMtNTS Mil l( Hlli 51 And Si Wabash Ave., CHICAGO THE E. F. WINTERSON CO. Bnecesion to McKBI.l.AK A WIMTJCBSOIT, Wholesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers- Per 100 BEAUTY, fancy— special.. Oulle and Ordinary .. «nof Edgely in Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special. « Golden Gate.... I K.A.Victoria.. Liberty Meteor K'HIIIS- Olt.th'YHM I'ypripedlums Inferior grades, all . White J= Standabd J Pink .2 Vaeieties 1 Rod ■•= I Yellow and Var g "Fancy— I White ^ CThe highest ) Jln,k <0 (r»'Hoi I Red O Kt'ih.i ml van ( Yellow and Var. I Novelties Adiajjtch Galax Leaves (iLAlilOLCa Hyacinths Lilies Lily of the vai.i.i MliiNOSETTE (irdll Fanci Narcissus SMI LAX STEVIA Sweet Peas. TULIP8 VIOLETS I I'll (0 -11. I'M to 'J.IKI t" 6.00 to 6.00 .1". to I. ."..I JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers HOLTON&HUNKELCO.. Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 457 Mllwauhce St., MILWAIHEE. WIS. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MII.W tlkHE, WIS. SINNER BROS. Wholesale firowers and Shippers of CUT FLO^eRS 58-60 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL. With tbe Flower Telephone— Growers' Co. All telephone anil telei*raph order WIETOR BROS. Cut Flowers All telegraph ud lelj 51 Wabash Avenue, CH1CAQO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. 712 The .Florists' Exchange IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE Mention th« Florists* Exchange wbei jzji GREENHOUSES MATERIAL FORNIISJMlD i — — . AND ^ MEN TO SUPERINTEND \\ ERECTION I FDESIR ED.!! CYPRESS SASH /BARS ;; ANY LENGVHUPT0 32FT,Cl(R LONGER., | THEA-XS'tedm5 Iymkej- (bj ! GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbe ■ i ■■ ^ ^ ■ ■ ( i i!i.- I •| ii:iHL-i' when wrl 1 ^ASTBCA i ^3M r^£us«|lazinj USE IT NOW. >- ■— ^f^i ;f.o.pierceco. 170 Fulton St., » NEW YORK KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. GASPER LIMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A 81'IXIALTV. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. '"'"• Pittsburg, Pa. i Carson ! FlorlHtB* Exchange writing. Holds Class Florists' Exchange whep writing. BOSTON FLOHIST LETTEB CO. MAAofAGtiirert of FLORISTS' LETTERS -T:[.| I.HI.ts, ■ fastener withe 1>M I'V [-'fidiTiK tluriRtB everywhere and Tor sale by all wholesale florists and Bupply dealerB. N. P. MCCARTHY, Treas. & Manager. •forJSfst. BOSTON, MASS. uiiERgk STANDARD FLOWER POTS I5002ln.pota in crate,! 1500 2* " 1500 %H " 10003 " " 800SX " 60 8 '• HAND MADK. 48 9 In. potato crate Seed pan., aame price a. pots. Bend for prloe Hat • Cylinders tor Cut FlowerB, Hanging BaaketB, Lawn asea, etc. Ten per cent, off for caah with order. AddreaiHIIflnter Br TABA7£ HEWS^ F55 STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AX WHOLESALE. ^irFoTc^oauE. GET OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERS ■Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. GLASS RENT fil AQQ VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO DC 31 I ULMOO 443-449 Greenwich St.l NEW YORH. For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. Jaue 20, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 713 HOT BED SASH Now Ready. DELIVERED PRICE anywhere on lots of one dozen or more. Guaranteed in overy way. .THREE SIZES. 8 tt. x 6 ft. - 3 rows 10-Inch glass 8 ft. 3 In. > 6 ft. 4 " 8 4 ft. I 6 It. . • 5 " 8 " , Clear Cypress, l34 inch thlci, without paint or glass. Red Cedar Posts. All Heart Cypress Lumber for Greenhouses. WRITE FOR (TRCU1ARS, PLAHS AM) ESTIMATES. LOU LIBER 60. LOCKLAND, OHIO. The STANDARD rapid and powerful 1 Reading:. Pa. This eitj is keeping well up with thf general advancement In horticulture, and dui Ing l hi pa I I peat hai pi tit considerable money In laj In Improving its park clpal wot k 'i ■ iii - i" en at Pent Park, which is located af tl « i ■ rid ni' the citj in the I the i ntaln, Natun ha madi i : I pro> Islon In placing tins ii ni. mi .i a bai kgi ound and working from tliis Charles Glndra, the M>i" i Intendent ha d ni grand work in planting choice ever- greens, Mini laj Ing "in now ei ga i di as, also basins tor tendet water lilies. The past Sprimc tin- Lull, display \\:is n grand one. The beds wore planted chiefly with hyacinths and tulips. The planting showed much forethought and artistic taste, as the designs were all good and the colors well blendi i Pan sies are used here very extensively, and the pretty anil useful flowers an* planted In a way seldom seen. When sowing the seed all colors are kept separate, and the beds are all planted out in designs. The plants are put closer than is usuall> seen, j ml the effect produced is grand, proving that tine results can he obtained if good judgment tie exercised. The hillsides back of the flower gardens are thli telj planted with broom and gorse, and these, with their yellow dowers, pro- duce a grand effect in the Spring. There are three large gn i used for propagating and growing bed- ding plants, anil ornamental foliage plants, which are all used in Summer around the park. This city is fortunate in getting large returns for the amount of money ex- pended, anil the public shows much appreciation, as at the time of my visit there were lots of people admiring the flower beds and asking information — taking even more interest than is often seen in larger cities. DAVID RUST. E. HIPPARD YOUNflSTOWN, OHIO. Exchange when WTltlDg\ SHIKMANSToWN. 1'A.— J. F. Hupp 3 having new benches installed and ail guards put in place over his six Evans Improved Challenge Holier bearing. self-oiUngde chain make thi CHALI.ENi'.K tin IMI'KiiVl'P QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND. IND. Florists' BLOOMSBURG PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., riANUFACTURERS OP HOI BED SASH, AIR DRIED OULF CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER OREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. ,19-Our descriptive circular contains valuable Information for every florist. Send tor it. FOLEY MFG. CO. 471 West 22d St., CHICAGO, ILLS. GREENHOUSE WOODWORK, PERFECTION LIFTING APPARATUS, HINGES, PURLIN FITTINGS, HARDWARE, RED CEDAR POSTS, HOT BED SASH. Write for our Free New Catalogue. FOLEY No rotting at the ends of bars. The end wood is not punctured. Bars always_have perfect bearing, and the drip falls free into drip conductor. _ Your bars will last five years longer than on old style gutters. The lugs through which the screw fastens the bar are cast on the gutter. LORD £. BLRNilAM CO. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS Gretnhouses and Conservatories erected complete with Our Patent Iron Construction 1 kiii \i . « e ma \ VntUiilllii; I LORD & inn our n<-^ i ot k Office on receipt 01 AM NEW \ollk OFFICE, St. Jaaus llld«.. Bmlw UUl IJKM.lt VI. OKKMK VMIVtllltks. I r. I„(t.,n.,,i Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltln.. ■ ■ni'. . read] Foi * Hi 'linn and Villi. 'lr,,l View of a piece of ground <0 ft. respectively (old style), and also by tare* sections of on Compare headroom oyer benchi 1 ft. 8 In. in width, covered by one Patent "8hort-Koof" Constroetlo i and number of support*. SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES. (patent™.) Approved and Adopted by Leading Florist* all over the Country. WE CLAIM THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES: Simplicity and Safety of Construction. No Spreading of Walls. Most Effective and Reliable Ventilation. A. DIETSCH & CO., patentees. Washington Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress Grecntaonse Material, Hot-Bed Sash and Greenhouse Hardware. 616-621 Sheffield Avenue, - - CHICACO, ILL. the Florists- Exchange writing. ttitttiiiiiiiiiliil i *• OOSSIBLY y:u have heard of Cy- [cypress] ■ press material that failed to last. \ fRtL/ * Such Cypress invariably is fur- rO or Cj ?: nished by parties who have no knowledge of \5 / _ the peculiar requirements of greenhouse material. mi .£1 We have made greenhouse construction a special M» lfj| study. • ■a Our lumber is selected with the greatest of care, •• ■M our material is guaranteed perfect and strictly up-to- * m date. JJj • Write us, when next you want material. j°m r0j\|,N6E%, lllroll5BLACKHAWKST CHIL/iUO lu. M StCL.MC ftSENTi FOR GARLAND IRON GUTTERS. •* IMiil IffiMIft if % Mention the florists' Exehan.e when wrltlnf. 714 The Florists' Exchange The King Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, WaterTube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lock port, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. i^xehauge wbeo 3. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 80, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the riot-late' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Ready for delivery. Price $3.50 carriage paid. Send for Sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 Ouane Street. N Y. Special Trade List. Cobsea Stand fit- mat is I'auiculata 3 Clematis I*aiiic it lata, strong.. 4 I>iaca-na Indivisa 3 Krheveria sei/nmla elauca I>h.-veria elauca. strong plants. A «;.im) jM-r Hum _■ II. M>. Vin.*s 4 Hydrangea, Thos. Uona 2 Ivy. Knulish. hardy strong plants 4 Passi flora ...i-riilea 3 Tnipifoliim, double dwarf 2H Lobelias, dark and 1 ■ 2«-*~ .50 3.00 \ iol.-ts, La France. Forget-me-not Paluetrisin I. in..,,, \loom iu.s 2M C.Eisele,,,,hl?rdee?s,,ersonPhila.,Pa. SUMMER m WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalogue. GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y. A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40th and 41st Streets "l££J» NEW YORK 404,406.408.41 12£as!34thS'. ?**uSZi#**l NEWBURGH N.Y. Ifea florist*' Exchange w HITOHiK&S BOILEBS THE STANDARD FOR Greenhouse Heating. EFFICIENT ECONOMICAL PERFECT SASH OPERATING APPARATUS. illustrated Catalogue on Greenhouse Con-tnietion ; also our Heating Catalogue: Plans and Estimates on application. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK. Florists' Exchange HUE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam Ipierson ! BOILERS ■ Quick Deliveries. J Ventilating Apparatus \ Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses ■ Iron Frame Benches, \ Slate, Tile or Wood Tops 2 Greenhouse Material and Specialties J WHITE OR WI ■THE PIERSON SEFTON CO. ■ Designers, Manufacturers and Builders ot Horticultural Structure* J West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY RE FOR The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. &SK\ DILLER, CASKEY & CO., nSSSSftSS* At AUCTION Tuesday, June :23d AT 11 O'CLOCK. W. ELLIOTT & SONS will sell at Public Auction at 54 DEY STREET, two large consignments of Palms from such grow- ers as C. Zeller's Son, D. Clarke's Sons and others. CATALOGUES NOW READY. W. J. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer. Mention toe Flu.: Supplement with this Issue A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF Vol. XV. No. 26 ITERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL NEW YORK, JUNE 27, t condition, l> m. pots, '« ft. high, 75 cts. each; ?xtra lar_-e specimens, ushy, m perfect eoudi- to the pot, 5 ft. high, AI.VSM M, Tom I liumb and Double, $3. IK) per 100. SHASTA DAISY, strong plants from frames. I I ( IIMAS. line assortment, nail 2'4in. pots. $3.00 per 100. ABIFTILON Savitzii, Due de Malakoff Varie- gated and Kdips. , '-" i m. pots, $4.00 per 100. 1VY-LEAVKI) liKUAMI 'MS, extra strong, pots, $s 00 per 100. MIIIEI.1A Gracilis and Compai ta, $3.00 per UK). AMERICAS IlKAl'll ItO.MCs, strong p hints, 2' i in. pots, $7.50 per too; $HD.10 per 1000. SM I I.A\. strong plants. ;('-. in. p..t-. si; . p, , mil, Wlt'Hl'RAIAXA or E V KllOlt EEN ROSES, i strong stock, 3H in. in fine shape, $3.00 F. R. P1ERS0N CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York ExGBptlonalily Fine Rose Plants. Own soot stock. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID VA \t\r\\ $4'00 Per l0° II1U1 $35,00 per 1000 \nr\y 57.00 per 100 IIIUI $60.00 per 1000 Now is the tir order'before stock is all sold. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRjCHTON, MASS. N EW CROP KENTIA SEED We have just received a shipment of Kentla Seed in splendid condition, having never imported a better lot. All large seeds, showing strong, healthy, plump germs. KENTIA BELMOREANA, $3.50 "-- $12,00 PERC§i!o°sF KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 3.50 Tee! largo r.ni -.-o.N. 50c: $8.00. n Grown, save.l by le.-nllng -i - ■ ial Qding all posslblo colors and varieties, iwers; por trade pkt. ot 1600 seeds, ir oz„ $5.00. 35c. CINERARIA Grnndiflora, Giant Prize strain ( Per tr. pkt., Dwart " " " ) $1.00; Siellata, fine tor llorists' window ) u tr. pkt.. display I 60c. CHINESE PRIMROSE fiiant single, fringed. Snowball. Giant Pink, Royal Bed, Royal Bine, or till vnrl.-ti.-s mix. .1. trade pkt.. $1.00; l:, trii.lo pkt., 60c Primula Stellatu isf.u liinnsei. white, pink or mixed, trade pkt., $1.00 ; V4 tr. pkt.. 60c. COLD STORACE LILIUMLONGIFLORUM Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY $15.00 per 1000. STARTED CANNAS sly advertised, DORMANT CANNAS, all Varieties $12.50 per looo. Sails GLUGAS & BODDINGTON GO. 812-814 Greenwich St., CORNER JANE STREET Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS New York City B.&A.SPECIALTIES lKAVCAKIAS, KENTIA BELMOREANA. No. of Height, Inch leaves ins. Per doz. Per 100 Perl SU 3-1 8 $1 60 $12 00 $100 :i 4-5 1012 3 00 15 00 140 4 6-8 16-18 4 00 25 00 226 5 6-8 18-22 6 60 50 00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 7-8 8 60 X 7-8 45-50 8 7-8 50-56 I) 7-9 55-80 10 7-1) 110-115 12 tubs 85-70 12 Made-up plants, r.5-70, $17 ■IIIKNIX flne lot of these, fine fl ■dee, from $5.00 to $20.00 feet, $25.oo to \ Ki knsis. We ha 1500 BAYTREES IN ALL SIZES. ASK Foil PRICKS 8-7 52-80 0 " " 14-1 1 25 \i:m,. SO |:N1>, KiriiNKII.K.lltl.l l.i-.iiri- tntrj tin-in. 1'rire iMs-ivintin^fi-fi itelivrvat New York, free on appli- cation to our representative, NICHOLAS LE PAGE, 46 South 12th Avenue, MOONT VERNON. N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FfestiSmtateuinJune Smilax Roots at all Seasons. 100 1000 Strong Roots, % in. diam., $1 00 $8 00 1 to 1 1-2 in. diam. ... 2 25 20 00 Extra size, 2 to 2% in. diam. 3 50 Delivered at prices given. Send for Trade List. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Giant Flowering ANTIRRHINUM SOW NOW For Winter Blooming Giant White 20c. 60c. " Vol low 20c. 60c. " Firefly 20c. 60c. D. LANDRETH & SONS Florists' Department, 1217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. "WOULDN'T THAT FREESIA.'' But Xmas is Coming, get in line, Plant now and have ready in time, BULBS NOW READY mite-flowered FREESIA In existence. Tory free til iing. We control entire stock. OXALIS BUTTERCUP. MAMMOTH I'er 100 l'er 1000 LILIUM HARRISII. Indispensable for Early Forcing. Our own growers pack all our Burmuda Bulbs. Careful attention to the grow- ing crop, weeding out diseased plants, proper grading of the bulbs when dug, busi- ness-like packing and handling, ail go to make success with Harrisii. We invite your orders under these conditions. Our bulbs will pay you. Write for prices before closing any forcing stock orders. FlortBts' Exchange when NEW YORK. The Plorists' Exchange 717 SOW JOHNSON & STOKES' Kingly Collection Pansy DOUBLE PEARL MAMMOTH HlI. IIS. m s, 1, M SECOND SIZE 3 to 4 Inches and c JOHNSON & STOKES, 2 17 and 2 19 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SPBCIAX < I. i:\KANtl-: OFFER, THIS SEASON'S IMPORT Ol JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES, nidJepensaUe for staking of IJIies, Rosea, Cbxyaanthemnma, Dahlias, Bto, mi 1000*6.60 Bunaies.efl I H9.00 ■«m ]»i» •• '• MX» 22.00 •' "... I........ 9000 14.76 " " I K.W KEIKACTA ALBA. BEST WHITE I LOW EKI N 6sl, issue of May 3" Send for testimonials and pri.es. si-s. iw.. For short lime only. Any one order- in-- " lOi.v of Ward's " The American Carnation. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, Japanese fc Fern Balls 5-inch and 7 to rr5<>'.:^7 9-inch Sizes. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ZIRIMCIEBEL Giant Pansies OF MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS Are the finest grade this season, that we ever sent out, when large size and colors are re- quired, As growers, and know- ing every strain of note in cul- tivation, we can recommend our Pansies as unequalled. New Crop Seed ready now, in trade packages, either strain, at $1.00 each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL Needham, Mass. Mention the florists' Exchange when writing. LILIUM HARRIS!! and LONGIFLORUM W.W.RAWS0N& C0.,8nieen, Boston, Mass. 5000 wile Dahlia Boots Best mixture of named Cactus and Show varieties, all colors, $2.00 per 100 ; $16.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville.Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Primrose CHINESE FRINGED Kermesinn Spleiidons White, Yellow Eye Itritrlil I'ink IT.-sli Color.. W. G. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa, Mention the Florl»t»' Bicban Callas Freesias CALLAS in. in diameter nt turn per loo. 5.60 ^FREESIAS PACKING FUEE. the follow Ing PALM SEEDS rii.. mix Canarlensli nt U.oO per 1000. I'll. .nix Kn -linata ut*4.iKl per 1000. WasliiiiKloniu 1 ilif.iu at ,l.i hull). Wasnlngtonla Robnsta at $1.00 por lound GERMAiN SEED J PLANTCO., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when wrlUof. CUCUMBER SEED TURNIP SEED HARRISII LILIES DUTCH BULBS WEEBER & DON, ".:.,'.; ,!!<::,„",V." CANNAS Cannas and Ceraniums S6.00 per IOO. IHE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Michell's Exhibition Pansies. The finest strain ol Exhibition Pansy Seed over offer... I 50c Tr. put. 7Bo. ;Oz. $5.00 Oz. Cineraria Michell's Prize Dwarf 60c. JTrPkt. $1.00 Tr. Pkt. " Tall 600. " 1.00 Primula Sinensis, Fringed 60o. " L.00 Separate Colors, Red, White, lilue GOc " I Prize Strains, mixed SOo. " 1.00 Calceolaria Grand, grand mixture 60o. " I. HENRY F. MICHELL, GXUt 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^BEDMEREPOm AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Walter P. Stokes. Phlln l.-lpliiu. IT' -I !■ i.t : C N, l.ii--.. i ■■ a Jloini s, i -. Ice-Presl WINCHESTER, KY.- The grain and seed warehouse of D. S. Gay was burned June 14. Loss, $100,000; insur- ance. $75,000. ST. PAUL.— A brisk trade in millet and occasional calls for corn have been the features of the trade the past week. A local house shipped two carloads of seed potatoes to Texas a few days L. L. May an.l family have moved to Mayfield farms for the Summer. Ow- ing to the illness of Mrs. May he was prevented from attending the conven- tion at Atlantic- City. VERITAS. DUNKIRK, N. Y.— The second an- nual outing and banquet of the Lake Shore Seed Co.'s travelers was held at the Oakdale Hotel. Point Gratiot, on Saturday, June 13. Through the in- I ncy of the weather the parlors of the hotel were used instead of the green lawn. Singing, dancing, cards. etc.. were indulged in and specialties were given by D. Morey. of Brocton, imitations of steam piano; Ed. Ober- trlefter, of Fredonia, Dutch songs; D. Ferguson, of Stockton, fancy step dancing; Hy. Weekes accompanied on piano. Refreshments were served dur- ing the afternoon. At S o'clock the dining room was opened and all sat down to a well-supplied table. The following were-present, who rep- resent the company in over half the United States: P.. W. Wright, F. Kauff- Pansy Seed. "1 Fair Mlxtun NEW CROP .nil Jul) 1. PAWSY SEED savlm: lame Hi ic ' . ..f Paulas 1 FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. Mention the FlorHtu' Exchange when wrtt.D*. CALLA BULBS CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO. P.O.Box 108. LOOMIS, CAL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. man, T. T. Light, H. Weekes, A. Dela- hoy, R. Ayers, C. A. Snow. C. N. Wll- l. J. Murray, D. Ferguson, in, D. Morey, Ed. Obertrief- ter, Ed. Miller. . Letters of regret were received from several who. through other duties, could not be present. Af- ter dinner. R. W. Wright gave a brief talk on his recent 6.000 miles Western trip. Thanks were given to A. Delahoy i able management of such an enjoyable day. i plantations around San Jose, f t><>th large and email sized EVERGREEN TREES in great variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. C< >rrc8pondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. i prices on anything wanted Nursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERH 1123 Somnir Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. JTJST RECEIVED FROM ODK HOLLAITD 1TORSERIES;: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICKS MODERATE. SEEDLINGS Ampelopsis Veitchii, field-crown, f3.00 per 100: »20.00per 1000. Wistaria, Chinese, bin.-, 1 .vr.*L'.O0perl0O: »15.00 per 1000; 2yrs. $4.00 per 10(1; *i',.0() per 1(«KI. Azalea Amoeiia, roote.l cuttinus, *:'.(K) per 100; »16.00 per 1000; 1 jr.. $10.1X1 per 100; $75.00 per 1000; larger plants. *35.00. $50.00 nm\ $75.00 per 100. Yarca Filniiieiitosa, 1 jr.. fl.oo per 100; $6.00 per 1000; 2 yrs.. $1.50 per 100: $12.00 per 1000. BerberisTliiinberirii, Kxocliorda, Halesia, Altheas, Deut/.ins, Ainorpha, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Iris Krempferi, named sorts, strong pieces, $5.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Iris Seedlings, 2 yre„ $2.00per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Send for complete list of Trees, Shrubs and Ever- SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville.Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. I';i- k i ii'_- I-' roe. iERIKS, Asbury Park, N. J# writing* CELERY PLANTS FOR EVERYBODY Twice transplanted, stocky 'plants. Far superior to thi.se usually sold'. Ready from July 6th. VARIETIES Golden Self Blaiicliimr. <;ilt Edge, White Plume, Improve.!, ciant Pascal. Kin de Siecle, .Schumacher, Perfection, Heartwell. Per 1000. $2.60: BOO, $1.25: 250.75c. In Lots of 5000 and over, $2.00 per 1000 Cash With Order. W.B. DUR IE, Railway, N.J. Mention the florists' Exchange when writing. Sweet Potato Plants To close out, I offer the following varieties at $1.00 per 1000, all strong, healthy plants, free from disease and true to name : Big Stem Jersey, Yellow Nansemond, Eed Nansemond, Red Ber- muda, and Southern Queen. All orders will be shipped promptly. No orders accepted for less than $1.00. H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing. TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CATALOGUE OF SEEDS ol American Conifers, Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to yon.' PINEHURST NURSERIES, Plnehurst, N. C. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, jessfalmaine Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LARGEST STOCK kc OF SPECIMEN l\/1L_CZ>< STATE SIZE AND QUANTITY DESIRED. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. the Florists' W. * T. SMITH CO. """.Il Field Grown ROSES and CLEMATIS, ORNAMENTAL TREES SHRUBS and VINES. FRUIT TREES. Wholesale Trade Catalogue on application. Nursery Department AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN Charles A. Ilgniifrity, Monroe. Mich., President; D. s. Lake, Shenandoah, la., Vice-President; (.;-■.. i'^-m I', s.-a^.r, Koohostor, X. v.. Serroturv: C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., Treasurer. AMERICAN PARK AND OUTDOOR ART ASSOCIATION.— The seventh an- nual meeting of this association oc- curs at Buffalo, N. Y., on July 7, S, and 9. A very interesting and comprehen- sive program has been prepared, and the delegates will be delightfully en- tertained during their stay in the Bi- son I'ity. Prafrssiir J. F. ( Ynvell, Di- rector of the Buffalo Botanic Garden, will speak on "Some Features of the Buffalo Park System"; Professor Bai- ley on "The Forward Movement in Outdoor Art." Mrs. Frances Copley Seavey will deliver an address on "The Possibilities of the Home Grounds." The "Landscape Features and Prob- lems at Niagara" will be discussed. Professor Spillman, of Washington, will talk on the "Significance of the School Garden Movement"; and there will be an exhibition by stereopticon of school garden achievements. The subject of "Outdoor Life in Cit- ies" will be treated by Volney Rog- ers, of Toungstown, O. The headquarters of the convention will be at the Lenox Hotel, North street and Delaware avenue, in the coolest and most beautiful residential part of Buffaio. There will also be an exhibit of photographs and plans of landscape work, including the work of the branches of the Women's Auxil- THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, riass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHER HARDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogue. tensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental NurserylSlock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. i ';it,ilMu'ue frei on .li'iii.md. H<-;ulrs fur t1i>> famous Colorado Blue Spruces-pur< Mention the Florists' Exchange Holland Nursery Stock ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., B0SK00P, HOLLAND. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. VEGETABLE PLANTS CmRPIGC Jersey and Chas. Wakefield. UADDAUC Karl, I lat 1 h. Karly Deep Head, Early All Head, Late Mat Dutch mi.ii . Klch Rei' other 26c. per ! ,„., IIIIHI ENDIVE TOMATOES aVo Atlantic Prize ana ot, $1.25 per 1000. Karlian.i ami Poilfi per 100; $2.00 per 1000. PARSLEY 40c. per 100. Golden Self Blanching, Golde L. Beauty, Stone, Par- Dwarf t'hn mi.ii. n, "" per 100; E6G PLANTS %&X"1- 26c. per 100; Nose, 26c. per 100; »2.00 per 1000. If wanted by mail add 10c. per 100. Send for price lint. See our Flower Plant Ad. In this issue. Cash With Obdeb. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Ml Mention the rioruu' Exchange when writlag. I lary. Charles Mulford Robinson, of Rochester, N. T., is secretary of the association. The convention of the American League for Civic Improvement will open in Chautauqua, three days after the close of the meeting of the fore- going association. President Hale, American Associa- tion of Nurserymen. Nathan Wesley Hale, president-elect of the American Association of Nur- serymen, is still a young man. He was born in Scott County. Va., February 11, 1860, and comes of Revolutionary stock. His father served in the Union Army during the civil war. Mr. Hale's school education was lim- ited, consisting of eighteen months' training. In 1SS2-S3 he sold goods in his home county, taught school there in 1SS4, and saved some money which was swallowed up in a patent right. Mr. Hale left Virginia in 1S85 and went to Knox County, Tennessee, where he engaged in the selling of nursery stock for Messrs. Bird & Dew. of the Knox- ville Nursery. His faithful attention to his duties and his capabilities quick- ly advanced him. and he was soon of- fered (and accepted) an interest in the business. He has risen to the presi- dency and management of the Knox- ville Nursery, owning one-half of it. He is also president of the Southern Nursery at Winchester. Mr. Hale was elected to the lower house in the Tennessee Legislature in 1S90, and in 1892 to the Senate. In 1894 many counties in Tennessee instructed their delegates to vote for Mr. Hale for Governor, but he did not attend the convention, and since then has been devoting all his time to business. How- ever, he is a candidate for the Repub- lican nomination for Congress next Fail, and came near being nominated a year and a half ago over the present incumbent in that office. He represents the company In the wholesale drygoods and notion house of Brown, Payne. Deaver & Co., Knox- ville. and has other business interests. Mr. Hale married the daughter of a prominent lawyer in Kentucky: they have two boys and two girls at their home in the suburbs of Knoxville. The president-elect is a ready speak- er, and his counsel is sought in the de- liberations of the national bodv. He has demonstrated the possibilities be- fore every young man possessed of the necessary grit and energy. Naming of Azalea Mollis. Editor Florists' Exchange: A few weeks ago I observed the mis- take Mr. Meehan made in saying that the time would come when the various shades of Azalea mollis would be kept distinct, as is now done with the Ghent azaleas. Named Azalea mollis have been grown by our firm as long as I remember, and the list is increasing every year. Now that Mr. Koster corrects our esteemed friend Mr. Meehan in the last issue of The Florists' Exchange, the latter kicks again and says that he does not care a cent about the name; It is the color that is wanted; and advises those interested to put the col- ors on the labels instead of the names, or in addition to the names. CABBAGE PLANTS J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol. Pa. Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. &!! BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Jtxaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot^Grown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. No Agents Catalogue free on demand. No Agents Mention the Florists' Eichang* when writing. The Florists' Exchange 7J9 Seeking to discard i .in Indefinite col n 0 1, l think it is sufflcle w, i, thi Ghent azalea drons, roses , . i trad II be UlUS belter able to obtain just what he For thus.- who arc HI tie with this Important class or plants, it will perhaps be worth while to note thai we have, since 1888, distributed to our wholesale catalogue In which a list hi named Azalea mollis with a short description of the colors 1 1 It may be to their ad- ■ mi .i ii -t ni the varieties in our lasi i atalogue, of which I Bend you s copj ; and if that is Insuf- ficient, i ha ion a little i ributed by the society. Plantenbeurs In Boskoop, Holland, which gives, In addition to a long list of names, a practical descrip- tion of Azaleas mollis, p.mtica, rustica flore-pleno. mollis chlnensis, and rho our disposal. P nUWERKERK. i i sey City, N. J. [We thank Mr. Ouwerkerk for the foregoing information, and would sug- gest that parlies interested apply to him for a copy of his Arm's catalogue, which will no doubt be , heeifulh sent. Ed 1 Ants on Lawns. Gardenei roubled with ants among their plants and on their lawns. When undisturbed, the insects n main in one pla n a lawn for years, adding to the height of the mound of earth yearly. A correspond- ent of the Practical Farmer has ttiis i Di -iniy Ants— Make holes with a crowbar or convenient stick, from si\ inches to one foot deep and about IS inches apart, over the ground in- fested by the ants, and into each pour two or three spoonfuls of bisulphide of carbon, tramping the dirt into the hole as so,,n as the liquid is poured into it. The bisulphide of carbon at once and, permeating the ground, destroys the ants, but does not Injure I he grass or any living plant. One . inher w hile using this sub- stance that it is highly inflammable and should not bi ing near it a flame. oi lighti d i " i igar." i in the Pacific coai I i he bisulphide is used for the killing of destructive animals, the homes of which are in the groun I. Syringa Japonica. Your correspondent from St. Paul re- fers to the Syringa japonica and its value as a late blooming shrub, flower- ing with him. as h. says, the Initio part of June. With us it is in bloom part of June. It is, as he says, highly ornamental, and for the where hardy shrubs are not numerous, it is much more in de- mand then il is with US, where so many other shrubs are available. •i o those w ho obtain this shrub, or small tree, without knowing what il is. il is sen,, limes disappointing, as il is not a trie- mac, as lilacs a i known. Tt really partakes nine ,,f the privet than of the lilac; and the odor ■ is is thai of those of the privet and not of the lilac. Not every- one liki s the odor ol the pi i . form of this lilac was sent out then was general complaint when it was found that it was not the old common lilac, as ptiieli.. led I" expei i The botanical relation the privt and the lilac Is very close, tural order, i he shrub under discussion, Sj ' inga jl ii a. was formerly classed in ,i flisl nut genus, and was known as l.igusii it mum nsis. It would be bet- ter for the hot ti. ulturalist were it still separate from syringa. The Growth of Japanese Ivy. The question was asked me recently why it is that when lie I is planted to a wall, it usual)- to grow by pushing toward the left. Though having witness kind, it was put down to a seeking of Hi,- most light ii it not he this, natural for it to twine fr right, and in pushing to the left it is following natural law. All vines have Mow in the way they turn. i inning to the left and so the right, and it is useless to attempt an looked [oi on h ii was "in . Il Will he Otl ' 1:1 i. ii Is a left to right Summer Care of Rhododendrons. to us from Oi black soil in which thej have l n in which th in all directions, ho here, unless the soil in which they are i round the ball, i do not take hold of it. In 1 1 1 3 i tun Ishment the plant v, hat is In i he i spi i. ' ii. i his is so is often wiim jsed In the i h in rounding oil may be ilrly mo Its not hav ing been of a i lm packed firmly about the ball, the plain would be found dj Ii ter. Soil in which th.ie is some sand CHARLES H. VICE. Supt. of Floriculture and Horticulture for New York State at World's Fair, St. Louis. ', around newly set packi i lose to the required, yet is good for | rhododendron.- Iii.h is wl i talned. I Ii ,i .- should he w at. hod iii Summer. and mulched if possible, ih.n th,. plants get the moisture they need, which is a good deal. fOSEPH MKKIIAX. Charles H. Vick. Charles H. Vick, of James Vick's Son Rochester, N. Y., ha: oi New York at i hi i ii, n, and Ii In- ollie,. nt No. IS Klw I B May until the .lose ol thi I are to be laid oul in section , l\ shrubs b.\ leading liur- ments are i for the ac- commodation oi New Tori IStS who wish to make a display under , ily. Mr. Yi.k . . but will have done so In weeks, when a further announcement will be made In Th. I State to co opei ate to thi making thi rounds sur- pass all otl in by the Philadelphia n the St. 'lie i Hotel i L'OO being present. i ■ ■ .. i a one, that the small hours of the morn- ing had arrived before the company the next plan.- ,,r meet Ing, nvitation was tendered by the citj of Atlanta, Ga., as well as the n ■ .! loard of Trade, who promised the association a most hearty welcome, si, Louis, however, got the convention. i S. F. Willard. Wethersfleld, Conn.; . . i in . dent, J i ' Mel 'nil. nigh, i :in- .'i Ohio; sei retarj t reasurer, B. . ', Kendi I, i elai committee, Walter P. Stokes. J. B. Worthing. U. M. Schisler, M. H. Dur- \e;i and M. I.. Webster. Among the firms represented at the meeting were: C. L. Allen, of Floral Park; H. C. Anthony. Portsmouth, R. I.; I,. H. Archias. Sedalia. Mo.; F. Barteldes & Co., 1-awrence, Kan.: A. A. Berry Seed Co.. Clarinda. la.; F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C; J. Bolgiano & Sons, Baltimoie, Md.: B. L. Bragg Co.. Springfield. Mass.: Alfred J. Brown. Grand Rapids. Mich.; W. A. Burpee. Philadelphia. Pa .1 i.. i '1,11,1 Floral Park, N. Y.; A. X. Clark, Milford, Conn.: Cleveland Seed Co., Rochester, N. Y.: Comstock Torre & Co.. Wethersfield, Conn.: R. G. Craig & Co.. Memphis, Tenn.: F. H. Ebeiing. Syracuse. N. Y.; Frank T. Emerson. Waterloo, Neb.; S. W. Flower & Co., Toledo, Ohio; Godden Co.. Amzi, Birmingham. Ala.: Griffith & Turner Co., Baltimore. Md.; T. Gris- 1...1.I & Co., Wethersfield, Conn.: W. 11 Crenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y.: Hart, Welles & Co.. Wethersfield. Conn.: Hickox. Mull & Hill Co.. To. ledo. Ohio; Illinois Seed Co III.: Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines. Iowa; S. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson, Mich Johnson X- Stokes, Philadelphia. Pa.: Roy, N. Y.: V I'. K. lid. I. I 'level, l.ld. • U Leonard. Chicago. 111.; Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio; J. M. Lupton, Mattitnck. N. Y : J. M. McCullough's Sons. Cincinnati, Ohio; J. Chas. Mc- Cullough. Cincinnati, Ohio; Henrv F. delpl i iie„n Nun gesser & Co., New fork; L. L, i ildi ' iry Phillips S 1 * Imple 1 N. v.: ,i, c. Robinson, Sons. Xev mont. X. , . neli Seed Co., st. r.. Co., Xew i n leans, . s.ed Co., Toronto, Ont.; L Templln & Son. Calla, Ohio: J. c, Vaughan, *'hi- cago, 111.; Weber & l>.,ti. X.v Yolk, T, W w mond, Va,; S I n w... ,i, off & So Young & ii '. v and S.ed i '-. , San Francisco, Bogardus & Co., Churchill Seed Co.. Toledo. Ohio; W. W. Rawson & Co.. Boston. Mass.; i.l,. and Pi.-sent at . harles II. Allen and A iltn, Floral Fohnson and Pa . II. W. Wall. P.rooklyn, X. Y.; Howe. Philadelphia, Pa.; Whlibeck, Schenectady, N. v.; John Connon, Hamilton, Ont.; .i Horaci McFarland Hari isburg, Pa.; o 111.; Mr. X. Y ; Professors of the U. S. De- and Wm. ii i. Pa President-Elect S. F. Willard. n of S. F. Willard, Weth- ersfield, I lonn., to thi American Seed Tradi Association, Is an honor worthily bestowed. Mr. Wil- lard has been secretary since the Ion of the Associ- ation In 1837. when he succeeded, In i . a. of New York. t was born at Wethersfleld, Conn., where he has lie has been con- i li i" mil inn of Com- i i and has been presi- dent of thai in : 1898. Mr. Willard has a large acquaintance with the seed trade and the seed growing sections of the United States and That he is equally as highly thought ..I by his neighbors as he is by mem- bers of the American Seed Trade As- sociation, in which he has always taken an a< I as testified to by his election to the I cilery & Company, of Brattleboro, Vt.. have purchased the Xew England Farmer and Our Grange Homes. ,,f I:,, ton, Mast Thi publli atlons will be I and published under the title of the New England Farmer, at Brattleboro. A bulletin on "The Propagation of i he Bas I", l.il> lion, S, ed" has been 1st 1 iii ' hi I ii partmenl of Agri- culture. Th.- wiii.r of the bulletin is ■ 'li\ -r. We shall refer to it at bngth In next week's issue. S. F. WILLARD President-elect American Seed Trade 720 The Plorists' Exchange A BUSINESS OFFER! "V^OU can earn good high interest on your money by filling empty spaces in your houses now with well-grown palms in medium and large sizes. They will grow rapidly through the summer and set well in the fall. Areca Lutescens, cool-grown, bushy plants, 6 inch pots, 75c. each; $9.00 a doz. 6-inch pots, extra heavy, $1.00 each? $12.00 a doz- 8-inch pots, $2.00 each ; $24.00 a doz. 8-inch pots, extra heavy, $2.50 each ; $30.00 doz' ALSO A GENERAL STOCK OF ARECA AND KENTIAS, ALL SIZES, FOR CROWING ON. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. VIOLETS. Marie Louise, prize stork, guaranteed to be healthy aud a No. 1, or your money back. StronK.2-2mn.Htn.-k, *?.50 per WO; $20.00 per 1000. Strong, 3 in . $4.i*> p.-r Km, ;f :;.", im per 1000. Ready for July delivery. Casb, please. WM.S.HERZOG, Morris Plains, N.J. Mention the FlorUta' Exchange when writing. Dracaena Indivisa. Fine plants, full of roots, ready for large pots, 25 from 6 in. ; 25 from 7 in. No reasonable offer refused. JOHN DOUGHTY florist) NEW HAVEN, CONN. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. [Carnations J P. DORNER £. SONS CO. LA fAYETTE, IND. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong plants, February and March struck. Healthy ami free from disease. $15.00 per lOOO. Cash with order. Your money cheerfully refunded if not satisfactory. C. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-on-Hudson. N.Y. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. L__ E= l_J S Crimson Vi-rs, hallellii. Golden Redder and 20 others. 2 in. pots, $1.00 per lull: Slii.nop.rlOOo. Salvia, 2i» in. pots. M.OOpor Inn. Acerriluiii, F. Pauline and Nlella Gurney, 2 In. p.,K*l.r,i I- 11 ill. Double Giant Sweet AlysNnm, 2 in. pot8, $2.00 per 100. faunas, -1 m. pot- . V, .no per Cash with Obdeb. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Successor to C. A. Harris & Co. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing- If you want the best paying crop that you can plant for Summer, plant THE PIERSON FERN (INephrolepis Piersoni) There Is nothing you can plant that demand has been so great and our adv* recently, having only Just completed lilling young stock coming npidli and can fill all orders received from this date promptly possible to keep red It ii receipt. Even at the present high price It has been and there Is sure to be a tremendous demand foi at lower prices. Now is tlie time to iiive tremendous demand and good prices which are sure lth the demand, other season when it can be offered get the benefit of the ther season. than the Bosto The BOSTON FERN, although It has been cultivated i As Nephrolepls Piersoni will sell better and be in greater deman Fern, we predict a scarcity of .Nephrolepls Piersoni for several prices. Owing to the great and continued demand, we do not able to meet the demand this spring, so that ( he no change In price this season. We offer strong young plants in 2»i-in. pots, at $0.00 per doz. ; 50 pla at OO cts. each ; 100 plants at 50 cts. each ; 500 plants at 45 cts. ea lOOO plants at 40 cts. each. Extra large plants i. pots, $37. 10O plants . 'irge specimen trees for F. R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown=on=Hudson,New York Mention the Florists' Exchange Geraniums, Le Soled, ,1. \ iaml. (.'anti-llano and 1. I><-.\ I. . 2 in. ],. yuiiii- -to. k. '_'.-, ,.f ea.li *l.t;0 t.v mail. *2.i»l, Colons, Fan.) and i limit. *1 .on pc'r inn. Pansy Seed, Heir' -elect, gnen -ali-t'a.ti. .11 The Cottage Gardens WHOLESALE FLORISTS... QUEENS, . . NEW YORK, Mention the Florists- Exchange when writing. FIELD- CROWN CARNATIONS Crusader ami Flaming, (s.-arlut). Reliame w hite) ; Indianapolis (pink), etc. Chicago Carnation Co., Met, ills, Mention the Floriatfl' Exchange when writing WATCB FOR NOTICE of Finest Strains of Primulas, Cyclamens, Cinerarias, and other Winter- blooming plants. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. We Have About 800 Double Pink GERANIUMS about 600 Single and Double assorted colore (.omniums. r,oti Variolated VINCAS, 600 SCARLET SAGK, all str.ni); plants, mostly in bloom, out of 4 in. pots, s6.00 per 100. Cash with obdeb. Quick sebvice. C. MBSaM t SON, Treotoa, n. j, DRAC/ENA INDIVISA. About 500 plants left, 2% to 4 ft. high, from $4.50 to $7.50 per dozen. Fine stock. Cash with order. CHR. SOLTAU, 199 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Near West Side Avenue Depot of Nowark & N. Y. R. R., or by West Side Avenun trolley cars fr«.m Pennsylvania Forry in Jersey City. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. R0BT. CRAIG & SON Roses, Palms, Crotons ...CARNATIONS... Heptlop the Florlaf Exchange when writing. At cost price. To clear out stock. BAV TREES Standard, about 4 feet in diameter of crown, 1 I'i.ini per pair. < ivi-r 4 ft., $35 IK) ami $ 10.00 ppr pair. -i.irnhiril. .town di; ■it-i. L*s in.. $12.00 per pair; (ii m., iflf>.00 p,T pair. Add $1.00 for packing for A. SCHOLTHEIS, College Point, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing;. PlDmosDS Nanus All sold out of 2'-4-3« and 4 in. sizes, but still have a fine lot of u'ood. strong sto.b from 3 in. pots left, at »8.00 per 100. Cash with order. Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THERE'S MONEY little booklet. Sent postpaid for 50 cents. A.T.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co.L.d. 2 Dunne Street, N.Y. Puliu$,Fu[u$,„iuuuu[ias Latania Borlxmira. Ited'uced l'i i< <•*. pots, $8.00 per lOOjJ-in. Pots.jH6.00 per 100; $2.0 5 in. pots. $25.00 per 100; $3.50 per doz.: 6-in. puis, $40.00 per 100; $5.00 per doz.; from 8-in. potB and lamer. $2.50 each and upward, according to size. Kentia Forsteriana and lSelinoreana, from 2VIn. pots, $7.imi |>,r kki; :t in. pots, pots, $25.00; 5-in. pots, $50.0" " ' from 7-in. i and upward In. potB, $15.00 per i, at $1.76 to $36.00 pots, $40.00 per 100: *6.00 per doz.. Fine stock of larger plants, from $1.60 upward. Araucaria Kxcelsa, from 60c. upward. Fine plants. Araucaria Compacta, from $1.00 upward. Fine plants. Phoenix Reclinata. 4 In. pots, at $20.00 per 100- 6 in. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; 6 in. pots,' |9j00 per doz^ Larger plants from $1.00 upward. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. pQg£g American IKOl) plants from stock. $10.00 per 10 l'.llllli:s!\IAII>. per 1000. Balance r ASPARAGUS P S4.00 per 100. Si Beauty. 3tr CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Lady Fitzwygram Robi Mrs. R. Weeks. . Jerome Jones.. . Polly Rose Timothy Eaton Willowbrook 1110; $411,110 old out. I in. rot-. . fL'.So per oh Pots. 100 $3.50 < ..I. I ». \ |.|>lot(,n \.-ll„>, PaclHc It in Hon Ootolo'r Sunshine Yellow Robinson I'i'iiii'l Ivania Vfllmv Fit"/" > ;-i;ini J. K.Shaw. ... Maud Dean., Pink Ivory . Black Hawk 3 60 EDW. J.TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MONT BLANC New White CAININA THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted Plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz.; SSO.OO per IOO. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange 721 HAEREIMS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM and other DECORATIVE and i . We are Extensive growers of AZALEA INDICA, PALMS, RHODODENDRONS, FORCING PLANTS. Eight aores of AZALEAS In cultivation; all specially growi EoriJnSS and ownerfof .J 1 t,a,,tiful A,,l,.a EASTER LADV variety Send your orders for Fall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada •SSSSZ AUCUST ROLKER * SONS, '-ST 3 I Barclay St., New York u™n™ th» innri.ta^JIxchange when writing. - ORCHIDS ittli'.va .it- mini ,i. K|.l, in-., i Ml Iveil in Fine Condition: ( lilendru.i. nelllnrnlc, I', wueiilliiin i'c- Si, ■nil, ■Iniil. iiiiililinni I'iivimi- (). Ornltti. irhynchuin.o l Igrlinini Gnguicutatum, O varlcoHum Hogerell, I'ha- iln'nnpsls ninnlilllN ami l". Si-liill.-rl.-i n.-i . LACER & HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Growers and Importer!. Mention the Florlata' Exchange wben writing. LOW PRICE. QUICK PROFIT. ine Anna Foster Fern NOW READY The most graceful Nephrolepsts grown : very popular; v,5ry proliflc. Beautiful plants, cut from bench, $35, $60, 176 8-ln , $3; Mn., $* each. Larger plants on appll- Cnti "lO.OOO KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, Dorchester, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. oioHids. Florists' orcnids. CATTLEYAS DENDROBIUMS CYPRIPEDIUHS. Large Importations Just Arrived. SANDER & SONS, E*ST Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 136 Liberty Street. Now York City. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ADI/UNTUM FARLEYENSE CROTONS FINK STOCK. 4 inch, $15 00 per 100: 5 inch, $20.00 per 100; 6 inch. $15.00 por 100. Pandanus Veitchii The PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Flower Market 1224 Cherry St .PHILADELPHIA I. 111., Tf ;..)" |Hl'(IO/,.; rI»l...%Ml |M'I It"'. ■ III., T..-.w .... -■" ■ ADIANXXJIVI CTJNEATTJTjM Ji.l., $4,110 per tOO; »:i.1. r IO0O. :•. in. +.S.IIC. per 100. 4 in. »1 ?..»» per 1 < «< > KENT PLACE NURSERIES TeiephoneSB Summit, N. J. Boston sworn Ferns JO, 000 from bench, ready for 5 in. pots. Short and bushy. $2.00 per doz. ; JIB 00 per 100. C.\sn With I H. H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman, Mass. Mention the Florti ASPARAGUS Exchange when FEBHS HI SPECIALTY Our first crop of Fern Seedlings is now ready for potting, including tin- following varieties ; Pteriscretica.-n-tntu. I'teris cretica albollneata. PteriB serrulata, I'teris serrulata densa. Pterls Adiantoiilcs. Aspidium Tsussiniense, Lastrea Chrysolaba, Loiuaria Oibba. Doodia aspcra. Ony- chium Japonicnm. Adiautum cuncatnni and Adp antum pnhescens. E,|Ual number of each at $1.00 pcrlini ■ fs..-,0perlnm. .-.imat Hh.. rate If by mail add Wets, per 100 for postage. .,. . „„ MIXKI) FKKSS, I ', r dishes. 2M in. pots, $3.00 per 1< H i ■ $'.', on per loi«>. -50 at WOO rates. AUIASTD1 < I NEATI M, Just the thing to $!>".5.' i"'i"hk" $;.'i'.'i«i'p, r'liinu. °5 in., $12.00 per 100. FERN SPORES, gathered from our own stock, 30cts. per trade pkt. ; 1» pkts., $2.50. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEn I STILLHAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTING OR STOCKING UP. See Issue ot lune 20. Special low prices on Palm* to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool grown and well- shaped plants. None better. Areca Lutescens, 3 plants to pot, 4, 6 and 8 in.. f-T, IB, Jin no .ii. ■! tnm.00 per 100. Kentla Bel.m.reana and K,,r;emn» M, 6 and 8 in.. $12.00, $25.00. $40.00 and $10000 per 100. Rex Begonia, 2 and 3 in.. $1.00 and WJOPM 00. Dracaena Imlivisa, 3 in.. $5.00 per 100; 4 in.. English fvy.^nd 3 in., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100 Viifca Vai "" i" f ■-' '»' I'-r loo. 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Boston Fern, BinT $30% ,„r 10... Mention the Florists' Jlichange '▲▲▲▲▲▲▲AAA ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa. SPECIAL OFFER OF PILJSI I WE OFFER HEREWITH A SPLENDK LOT OF PALMS STOCKY, CLEAN, VIGOROUS PLANTS WHICH WILL MAKE PINE PLANTS POR PALL SALES WOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN YOUR SUPPLY AND REAP THE ADVANTAGES OP THE SUMMER GROWTH. ARECA LUTESCENS Fine plants from 5-lnch pots, 3 plants I p,,t, 20 to 24 Inches high, $4.60 per d, $35.00 per Plants high, nic $2.60 per ' KENTIA BELMOREANA i ax Splendid plants from 6-lnch pots, ft. high, 5 to 7 leaves, 512.00 per doz. Plants from 6-lnch pots, 15 to 18 inches high, $6.00 per doz. ; $45.00 per loo. Plants from 4-inch pots, nice stock; plants. about one to, .thigh, $3.50 per do/.. ; $25 per 100. Plants from 3-lnch pots. Just ready for a shift, $14.00 per 100. KENTIA FORSTERIANA Fine plants. Inches, high. 5 136.00 per 100. Plants from high. 4 to 5 1. per 100; LATANIA PANOANUS UTILIS Fine plants from 5-luch pots,$3.50| $26 00 per 100. 3-lnch pots. $8.00 2-incli pots, $4.00 per 100. PETER HENDERSON * CO. j 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK I rTTTTTTTTTTTTWTTTT»B FERNSand PLANTS Kerns. A good variety of the besl and hard;. as, etc, t3.no p. -r loo. German u>. -" . in., »-"■. per loo ; 4 in., big '',.,. ;,„;;,„:V","7',:.1 u,»$.$op«m Verbenas, 2 , m.. $2 '_« i«ia^ ^^ ^.^ H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. U.*nt)on th»« riorUtt* BxebiniW whee writl**- KENTIAS Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4 In. pots. $6.00 per doz.; 7 in. pots. $2.00 to $2.60 each; larger Plants $3.00 to $15.00 each. Kentla Forsteriana, 2K in. pots, $15.00 per 100: 3* in. p-,ts, $18.00 per 100. Kentla Belmoreana, 3* In. pots. $18.00 per loo. AsparnKiis Sprengerl, SH In. pota, $10.i«) per 100. Branch Rubbers, I In. pota, 9 10 S branches. $3.00 p-ril"/. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOSTON "FERN FROM BENCHES. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, 110.00 per 100; 195.00 per 1000. Fine, bushy plants. 75c. and $1.00 each. CAN N AS We have still 25,000 on hand in 25 of the beBl varie- .. ;,i \,r\ low priii's- Write for price list. JOHN SCOTT 8fin>»SSS Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 1207 WiUiamaburg : U-vt < » ii ******»•< ** n in m m-h-i- 722 TheFSorists' Exchange |lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllliiHiiiiiiiii llllllllllllliHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii in IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIlI I THE AMERICAN 1 CARNATION HOW TO GROW IT By C. W. WARD CHIS magnificent volume contains 300 pages of the most valuable and instructive information on the subject of Carnation Culture ever presented. Every carnationist needs a copy ; every grower should have a copy. Handsomely printed in clear large type on elegant wood cut paper. The illustrations are from life and are of an unusually high order of excellence. Order at once, or send 2-cent stamp for sample pages giving synopsis of contents, index, list of illustrations, etc. A. L DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. n* 2 Duane Street PUBLISHERS NEW lllltK [ready! : All Orders rilled | on Day ol : Receipt ♦ i S PRICE s I $5.50 CA?AR,r j i i ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiimiiiri Surplus Geraniums . . lute ari'l pink, single .-inrl ileal.].., in ll»w<> n. puts. $4.nu per 100. c.'i.Mh with order. L. JONES. P.O. Box 231. Nutle,. N. Un Ho Empiy Houses opportunity \^;l^« v.'.^'.-invthim!'' V> ' .■!..''!!',. morrow, do it to-day. This la your chance to lay in a Stock 01 <;o* tip-ttij. ARAUCARIA EXGELSA 51/2 " 3 to 4 ■• 13 to 15 •■ 75c. 6 in. pots, 4 to 5 tiers. 1 6 to 1 8 in. high. 80c. 90c. to $1.00 each. Kentia I urMei iana 4 years old, 30 I 36 1ns. high, r.i,i in. |...ts, 76.- to $1 00 each. Ficus Elastlca (Uni.iirrs), imported, i ii 25c. each. "III. plo.-ise. Plants are shipped i WANTED— Small Boston Ferns, I,,, cash. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer ot Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Phone, Tioga, S669A . Mention the Florists* Kxrhunt'e when writing. Summer Pruning; of Trees and Shrubs That the pruning of trees and shrubs '" Sl ner is not practiced nearly to the extent it should be. is partly due tn the fact that its benefits have never been made as clear to those interested as run 1.1 have been done, and because that in the "Winter season the gardener has fewer duties demanding his at- tention. It is the writer's belief that Summer pruning is far preferable to that of Winter, as the objects of prun- ing are the quicker and better obtained by it. These objects, in a general way, are the forming of beautiful specimens, the producing of flowering shoots and, in the case of fruit trees, the forming of flower buds looking for fruit to fol- low them. As an illustration of the way Sum- is, fori beaut a hi Fall, length take, for example, a privet At this writing, the first days I hi | oung shoots of this sea- i a foot in length. Let h.y will he two to three feet by I hit < in thoio hack half their tlf a dozen shoots t again when these ngth, and again a month or so later, and a bushy mass of shoots will have replaced the origi- nal one. It is just the same with trees and shrubs. The many shade trees of our streets and lawns, showing huge scars where large branches havi I rj sawed off, should have been pruned yearly when young and even older, then there would have been no need of inches ROSES. ri in llriiles !. . ion -i mi i i-r moo, j.ir.iiii FICUS. Booted Cuttings William C. Smith, .A'Afift, Philadelphia, Pa. the Florists' Exchange when writing. cutting off large limbs. The Carolina poplar, a really pretty tree when young, could he kept in good condition a longer time than it is now, had it the care of a Summer pruner. The tree would then be bushy, affording foliage much more dense than as now usually seen. I do not recommend this tree. but use it as an illustration, as ill- formed specimens of it are common in many places. As shown in the case of the privet hedge, what is required to produce bushiness and shape is the nipping off of the ends of growing shoots. It can be done by the finger and thumb, when growth is soft. Maples and trees, rare and common, should be treated in this way, and not pruned in Winter, when bushiness is the object. Winter prun- ing acts the other way, mainly. A strong shoot cut back unites its forces to replace what it lost; another one stronger than the other takes its place, with but a few weaker ones in the rear. Evergreens can be benefited in the way of being made as bushj as decidu- ous trees are. Pines generally break forth in Spring in clusters of shoots a half dozen or more together. The taking out of the central one will usually suffice, acting as does the pinching off of the end of a shoot on a deciduous tree. The side shoots re- ceive all the support, and thus bushi- ness is promoted. Other coniferous evergreens of the same character of growth, such as firs and many spruces, require the same kind of pruning. There is but little advantage in more pruning than the taking off of the central shoot though the nipping away of the extreme tips of the remaining shoots will cause still further bushiness the next season. Such evergreens as retinosporas and Arbor vitfes and like forms may be treated as recommended for deciduous trees but their generally numerous branches make the use of a knife or shears a matter of saving of time. In the case of shrubs, when bushi- ness is the object, treat them just the same as advised for deciduous trees Taking a weigelia or golden bell, for example, one would hardlv believe the changed appearance of them by Fall several primings while they are still growing. No < shrubs ball-shaped; pruning that. It is to give bushine ' :ing and in when treated Pruning for the increasing of flower- rig shoots consists in the partial cur- ing away of the shoots that have lowered, thai strong, new ones may look Hies ur next Spring's flowers. Not all the old shoots must be cut away, as the loss of too many branches is weakening to the bush. As the new ones spring up, there is no I'o i in 'Ion.- in topping them as they glow. It makes the bushy specimens we all like to see. Fruit trees may be shapened just as other trees are, and besides that it makes them bushy it often promotes hool of cherries, pears, peaches and so forth, are pinched back in Sum- mer while growth is progressing. This cau es the formation of fruit buds be- low where the top has been taken off. In addition to this, a check is placed "ii the vigor of the trees by removing entirely many oi the shoots. To those "r us :mi1' '<" 1 to letting our fruit "'"■ -"'» a.s ibey will, it is amazing to »' i"-- the mass oi foliage lying under a unit trie m England which has just been pruned. In addition to the check i bus given, rout pruning is largely practiced also, with Ihe idea of forcing li uilfulness by checking growths. Then is no doubt the same method would produce fruitful trees here as well, should anyone wish to try it. Summer pruning of grapes consists of nipping off the shoots producing fruit at two leaves above the bunch. i 'aiies may be allowed to lengthen as they will. Winter pruning bringing them back to the proper length. Raspberries and blackberries are, often eni off when the canes have made two to three feet of growth. The side shoots are formed, making little bushes of each. Though these bush forms are more self-sustaining than others, the fruit is not as large the greater number of berries produced les- sening the size of the whole. Small Ferns Ik- In Flats. Ozone Park Nurseries, lione Park, Long Island, N.Y. ML VIOLET STOCK MAIDENHAIR FERNS & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. ieraniums and Chrysanthemums 1.60 per 100. Applet. m and Eaton, WML SWAYNE, ' : KENNKTT SCIl'ARK, PA. 0,000 COLEUS Strong, Bushy Plants 4LEX. HEAD & SON, 349 Lake Ave., GREENWICH, CONN. 4l#»nttnn th* FlorUt*' Bxehanga wh»n writing COLEUS 4000 Verschaffeltii.out of 3 in. pots. fine, bushy plants. $25.00 per 1000, delivered in New York City. I. McMULLEN, Whitestone, N. Y. Florists' l Pansy Seed New Crop Ready July ist. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Florists' Exchange when writing. 200.000 PANSIES ,*„!.".: teil, JlU.tHl per lm« . Also (limit I'ansiesln m; Forget-me-nots, sweet William Daisies. Longfellow nnd Snowball. In bloom; Dlantliua plumtmus. Diuiithus Heddewigll. Oyp- sophlla. All triinspiaiiled, strong. $1.25 per 1110; " " fug Plants In 211 varieties. Wholesale, prlee lulled free. Call or write. LCDVIG MOSB£K, Florists' Exchange The Plorists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS . : 1 ..I, als. ■ ■■ ■ ' ■ ^ In II .1 ■■III ■.Mil:. |>l-,, I u ,.)■ . ill . I... ,1 I . . I ,.. . ■-:.■■ ■ ■ SITUATIONS WANTED •KM \\ II .ri Idress B. 1... ■ rs" i-xperlei.ee in est 1. ferenc. Li ngstone, Armstrong itry place; i if references. ;K(!\vkk needs posi- le of New York as a practical experience grow- ilcts, chrysanthemums, pot , r-'ses, wants position. Sin- ages. B. B., care Florists' GABDBNBB bj references, B. P. Haessig, Lawr SITIATH-N want.-.] by first-class grower o nations. ehrvsitiiThr competent to take Call charge, married, rst iiw.ir-il, hitiTiiiittMiia! K \ hibition. Hamburg, 1SJ.7. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDL1NBURG, GERMANY. ID writing. PRICES REDUCED JAPAN FERN BALLS In Fine Condition. BARGAINS per 1I.11 , SI. 7.-. : per 11)0, f 12.00. 7 llieli. per case, S:.1 7 Ineh. per ease, $22.00. I :: His and from fi to 15 lbs., nbonl t -use. per 100 IPs . |6.60: by the led slr.es, per 100 lbs.. $6 00 In . per 1 *r.."0; per JiMIO. *11.0O Cycas Revoluta Stems JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES If-j THE VERY BEST IN THE MARKET ' FOST1TE (or Mildew on Roses and Carnation R..-.1. per 36 pounds, $2.50. CASH WITH ORDER, 1'I.EASE. C. H. J00STEN, Importer, 201 West St., New York. Mention the florists' Exchange when writing. SITUATIONS WANTED .EI8T, witii olgbi ■ , ■ CIO ■ ll I state wagei v it.. 40- Libert? St., i aloo inn. HELP WANTED \\ WITH Sinn,,. ■ i rnei Qreeni board. Mrs. 8. WANTED, on commercial place, man for gen- ■•■■' and H I Apply to 1*. J. Burge- ter. N. V. WANTED — Single man, ,,] qui er.i -vorli fori ed . give refereno i: i> care Florl I ■■■■' Exchange. o good III--H f..r geurn ily sober, need apply. \ . of Home expe- ust be an In- \\ \\ l l.h, B single yoi rlence in greenhouse work. Must ilustrious worker and of g'-ml habits. Wages $LM per mouth, board and room. Address X. I , care Florists' Exchange. \\ WIT!' ■ competent in growing A No. l's and general lines of plants. Steady employment. Wages, $40 per month, with board and room. Increase in wages if parties are suited. Applj Missoula Nursery Co.. Missoula, Mont. ^^^ , one to take charge of range 1i,,|'.,iil:I,I.'. > ■■■{-■: i-i '■■■'! mi in-.- pagation of hybrid prrprtual n.s.-s In. in :.<.ft- wood cuttings; must haw f\]"Tiwi.r in b.-ddinu '' a'Imi lirst-.-iass mirv, lyman, thoroughly expe- rienced in making soft-\i i shrob cuttings. , ,■„,-, n ,-_ tn ability, Ad.lr.-4s It. i I .i ists' Exchange. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES -- T K be> "j^1'^ I up S M i: Florist ]il; sistlug of 25 lots; 1 of glass; g 1 Inlon Hill. N. J. ■ near New York. c. greenhouses. 35.000 Apply .1 .liii Tliumann. ' dwelling and Highland, opposite Poughkeepsle. N. Slate possession. Joseph Wood. Spring FOB SALE nit RENT— Park No vllle. l'a.. consisting of f"iir acres of land, ll ur 1 Bes under 14.000 ft. of glass. Pop- illation el Pettsvllle an. I surrounding towns, all conneeli.il l.v trolley. r.ll.lKI'l. Apply to .l..s. 0 So 2.1 St.. PeilMvllle. Pa. FOR SALE i ii.i ,. tabli tied ai Pennsyl- e. 'I'll," pinp- ■'»'' 0 g I producing orchard. The improvements eon- A new eight -r n 'hvelling with bathroom, .... lib ,i llle ■ ilr> ei-llar nncl.T the win i|e In. 1 1--. A hireji- still .1.-. with eai-ii;n;e an. I wngmi Iodises, .ili.i I. Three 1 : 1 1 J i |y entirely new. i iwentv-llve liuii.lr.il •-•ail' m tank up..n a steel i..wer' thirtx-live fe.-i high, lull wellaupplj ami wal.i engine. Tim trade Wilmington. eqnal to the demand-. Low price and - i terma to quick pur- chaser as tie Mrs. J. C. SHIVLER; Newark, Delaware. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing .23 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES '."! k'..,i""'[in I - FOR SACK. I I Kuriiaii. hot wnl- ■ partloularti b H K. (.. IfT. If. \ BBO i i . (81, 88 ( ...in Street, Boston, Hui MISCELLANEOUS WANTS iny greenhouse material or so mo m a, A.i.tr.--- ■'lorists' Exchange. i'.-hll in 3-ln. A Chrlatenst d WANTED 2B horse-power; mm in.'k ltul i. .in .'iisli price. • ■ :ken. n.iit. with privil-ge t.> buy. on place of 10, ft leas, within reach of N.-w v.-rk « Island preferr«tl Addr MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE — Some extra good second-hand 8-ln. pipe at 6c. per ft.; also some 4ln. guaranteed sound. W. 11. Salter. Rochester, N. Y. FOB I I i ! I B FOUMAN HOT « v I l.l: i:t wim: iikih -ll hi I i:u. i hi: \ N Y. ADDRESS WISE P.IPITIIERS. IAST M linRA. N. Y. FOR SALE — 1 Shlefeed Gorton steam boiler. .iirnev P.rik.-lit Men steam holler. J175.00; 2 Hitchlngs No. r.7 hot water, »ir..iHi each: 1 Perfeet Hot Water N- ''. r No. 25, fit flex. Mann & P.rown, r. W P.reail SI Kiehinend. Va. FOR SALE— New 2-ln. black pipe, long lengths. 10c. ft.; 6x8 single American Glass. $2.25 per i li. $2.00 per box; single French l-ixes, $4.00: 12x14. 12x16, 14x14. Ma.Tleall gUUS, $3 10x12 12x12, 10x15 single glass. $2.40 per box; ... I, class. $:i."hi per box. Clear greenhouse material: boilers and ventilating apparatni Bend foi .-..lis S. Sens. lUC, to 1373 ' Flushing Ave., Brook- FOR SALE ,,0.58 Hiicfiings Sectional Boiler AlSO .1 l.o II. SCHMIDT, Florist, p. ii it,,, 859. COLLI '•! iiii n I . M.l EXTRA LOW PRICES On Boilers and Engines, to close out. line No. :. Ei ■s.. :. Rider |. ft. radla- ible, $1M on boiler, So. 2. One Toll Roller $2.2t«i so. ft. r ■■' All gnnrant 1 to be In good working order. Boilers laken In exchange. < per fo..t net. ■ foot. er f.-.t. ,.. i, Pi, :: ft. j not gnaranteed. . ,.rt .ear for I.iO ||, » pressor. 71 e. per foot. 724 The Florists' Exchange BEGONIA1 GLOIRE DE LORRAINE And Begonia Gloire De I^orraine Nana C'ompacta. Our improved variety a warded a Silver Medal 1>\ tht- .Massurliusetts Horti- cultural society. Plants of either sort, from 2>4 in. pots. *lfi.00 per 100; *140.(W per limo. Delivery July and August. All orders east of the Mississippi River will be sent prepaid. R.&J FARQUHAR&CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ASTERS 50,000 ready to plant out. Semple's and Queen of the Market, grown from the best seed, 40c. per 100 ; $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Look Here — Special sale! Geraniums, 2 In., $1.50 per 100. E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown.Pa. Uontlrm tb<» FlorlntB' Exchange when writing. For Sale or Exchange GERANIUMS Surplus Geraniums of -or.. 1 kinds, La Favorite. Double Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt and others- Large plants in l»ml and Mo.-m, from 4 in. pots. $t>.00 per 100. Or will exchange for -und Carnation Plants. H. P. DINSEN, Pottsville, Pa. Uentlop the Florists' Exchange when writing. IN BUD AND BLOOM *.-..iji) iiiik, mixed, mostly liurli t ml.r.. I'iT KK>. ]\ v lliTilIIIUIIh, mi I \. in., S5.0U p.r 100 Cannas. Oharh.'s Henderson, 4 i r. Storm Kin- and Avalamd:. ts, $5.i iLa; " 100. Verbenas, mixed. 3 in. Dots. $2.50 per 100. Ver- non Begonia, Lobelia. Parlor Ivy. Maurandya, Ageratmu, dwurl blue and Prunes, Pauline. I'olens. .lark red, "... in. pots, S2.5U per 100. Cen- tanrea Gymnocarpa, 3 in. pots. $2.50 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention the SMILAX AND SPRENGERI, 3 inch, ready for shipment, 3000 of each, $3.00 per 100. Extra fine AMERICAN BEAUTY and P.IRLE ROSES, 3 inch and 4 inch, ready for shipment. FRED BURKI, Bellevue, Pa. Mention the Florists' DROGHEHH IIDIlflSfl, From 3-inch pots— Stevia, French Daisy, vinca M.-ijor. i.t.l.lcn r.'vrfew, Auvnhnii. Yn h.'ii.a. •■llendersoirsMiiniiiM.tli.*1 :v. each: $'>5 per 1000. mas now Yearly - C'di-.^l ial ivj.pm-- Si.lanum Snljinum' Capsicastrum ..r Jenisal-'ni Ctiorry Hhi' ial--' lir-]'rv varioiyi. Hv.irani.va niaksa ,1011k ami lilum, El'K l'laiil-, l;.M a ilI , < Mow. Oolens, J3.50 per 100. Genista, 2#-in., ■■ each; large flowering. CASH, or will trade some for good rooted Chrysanthemum euttings. My plants are well established and are clean and showy. M. F. LaROCHE, Gollingdale, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PRin ROSES ASPARAGUS Chinese, 2 in. put, July $2.00 Sprengeri, 2 in. pots $2.00 Obconica, Alba and Rosea 2.00 Plumosus Nanus 2.50 Forbes) "Baby" 2.00 COLEVS 100 SMILAX, 2 in. pots 1.00 ] GERAMdMS 2.00 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio MentloD the Florists' Exchange wh< writing. fco C0LEUS. C0LEUS. Strong stocky plants in 3<4 in. pots. Red Verschaffeltii, Qolden Bedder aud other popular varieties. Have lots of them. $2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000. Li T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. SEASONABLE STOCK ALL IN FIRST CLASS GROWING CONDITION. 'WHITE MOONFLOWER, 2% In. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BKGONIA, Vernon and Vulcan, $2.00 per 100. COBJEA SCANDKNS, 2% inch, $3.00 per 100. CALADIITKI ESCULENTBM, 5 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. CANNAS, strong, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS, 3 inch. $3.00 per 100. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney and P. Pauline, $2.00 per 100. ABITILON SAVITZI, $3.00 per 100. ABUTILON ECLIPSE, $2.50 per 100. WEEPING LANTANA, $3.50 per 100. PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS, $3.00 per 100. CROTONS in variety $3.00 per 100, HIBISCUS SINENSIS in variety, $2.50 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, $2.50 per 100. LEMON AMERICAN WONDER, $2.50 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRV, 2% inch, $2.60 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA, 2% inch, $6.00 per 100. ROSES, General Collection Everblooming, $20,00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Florists" Exchange when wrtdsg. CANNAS Ohas. Henderson, fine strong 3 in. stock, $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, Marquis de Castellane, etc., i in , $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS Little Beauty, 3 in., $5.00 per 100. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. G CZ> L_ Alternanthera Best White R.C. 60c. per 1 STEVIA 8ERRATA E-a1Tp" CANNAS, U°a. iTr'anT e^Toi EarUana, $i.uu per llHDDHQr., h,.ad. Autumn King, Fott. ler's,$1.00 per 1000. Cash. I:. C. prepaid. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Strong Plants CANNAS Price, $6.00 per 100. Klort-iicr \'nii[_'h:in. Italia, Vaughan, John White, Pros. Carnot, Paul Bruant. Paul Marquant, mir-cii < liarl- it to. Thos. S. Ware. liciiutr l'oitevinr, I'hi.a^o, Duke of Marlboro, Eldorado. Mile. IVrat, o in.. $2.60 per 100. < 'O LEI'S, fifteen varieties, 2\ in., $2.(10 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS J^ '"'op^f'-pJ Rose. Willowbronk. Hobinson. Weeks, 'Fee dn rhainpsaur, I'riueess Bassaraba, lieu i ..die Jones, Monrovia, Parr. Halliday, Appleton, Park, Bonnaffon. Golden Wedding, [wry, I.adv Harriett, II lory Paeitie, Helen Blood good. I lalskov I'liadwiek Mrs. Perrin, Mary Hill. Jlurdock, ( alvat. $1.60 per 100. Mile. Liger and Yellow Eaton. 50c. each: $5.00 RfKTfiN FFRN^ « In., 60c. and 75c each; 7 In., duo I un rtnrio si.oo. sin.. $1.25; om., «i.so! ROSES, 2.111KI Pride 2U. in. rose pots. $3.50 per 100. CALADIVM, tine plant,. 3 in. and 4 in pot,. 3 to 10 in. leaves, fa.iKiaud »s.(Kl pernio. Cash or CO. D. W. J. & M. S. Vesey . Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mention the Florists' Eichsnge when writing. WU1 STOCK Per 100 1000 C0LEUS,2>£ in., 10 sorts $1 60 $11 00 IMPATIENS SULTANA, 2>,' in 2 00 HELIOTROPE, purple. 2« In 2 00 18 00 IVY GERANIUMS. 2« in 2 00 18 00 VERBENAS, assorted, 2« in 2 00 18 00 CANNAS, red and yellow. 3 in 3 00 DAISY, white and yellow, 2>J In 2 00 18 00 HYDRANGEA Thos. Hogg and Mon- strosa, 2>ii In 2 50 20 00 HONEYSUCKLE, golden leaved. 2« In. 2 00 18 00 FERN, Maiden Hair, strong, 2K in.. 3 00 CYPERUS, Umbrella Plant, 2>; In.. 1 50 14 00 VIOLETS, SwanleyWhite, LadyHume Campbell, Luxonne. Princess of Wales and California, 2% In 2 00 18 00> CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 3 years old, field-grown 6 00 The SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO. SPRINCFIELD, OHIO. Ilentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Florists' Exchange 725 We have a fine lot in 2 1-4 inch pots, jii-4 read] tor shifting or planting, which we otter at $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. From 8% in. pots, $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. These plants are erown from double-eyed cuttings made from select blooming wood, the same in all respects as we use ourselves. We grow nothing but American Beauty Roses, and both our plants and our blooms are recognized as having no superiors. These Plants will be Carefully and Lightly Packed, and We Know will Give Satisfaction. F. R. & P. M. PIERSOIM, Scarborough-on-Hudson, N.Y. FlorlntH" Ex.-hanKe SEMPLES ASTERS Five Colors, Mixed White and Shell Pink in Separate Colors $2.SO per 1000. Cash Please. A &.G ROSBACH.Pemberton.N J. lu-uilun the Florists* Exchange wb*>D writing. ROSEPLANTS Bridesmaid, 3-in. pots, . . $3-5«> Bridesmaid, 4-ln. pots, ex. fine, 5.00 Bride, 3-l»- pots 3.50 Bride, 4 -in. pots, ex. fine . 500 Ivory, 3-inch pots .... 4.50 $40.00 per 1000 Ivory, 4-In. pots .... 6.00 Qolden Gate, 4-in. pots . . 6.00 JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 ParkAv., Bridgeport, Conn. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 5000 American Beauty ROSES. Very choice young plants in 2}4 in. pots, $4.00 per 100. All plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing A FINE I,OX OF AMERICAN BEAUTY Plants from *% -in. pots, ready for planting or shifting, (6.00 per 100. •50.00 per 1000, EMIL BUETTNER PARK RIDGE, IU-. OX BLEB plants on nun rents. 1,-K r,l:i,,.'h. s, i'n.|i,r .I;n.|iirniHint. l.ll I'> l;;imM. r. >■(.- L.nv H. SALTER, Rochester, Hon tbe Florists' Exchange when N. Y. 1 5,000 Rose and Vincas rates. Nice lot ir 1000. Vincaa '-"-e Fine for baskets ( shiftin-. *iVi«i 1 with order. W. T. HILLBORN, 'Florist,' Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa. ROSE PLANTS Good, clean, strong plants Bridesmaid Bride Meteor American Beauty, 3 in. 2 in. Per 100 Per 100" $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 Lake View Rose tains. JAMESTOWN, N. Y. FINEST Forcing Stock ROSES, 2 12 in pots BRIDE, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. BRIDESMAID, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. Finest stock of CANNAS, from 3 iu. and 4 in. pots, all the leading varieties, $2.50 and $3.50 per 100. CHOICE GERANIUMS perlOOll iO per 100; $20 Bicarrt. Atlantis, Gen. Dodils. Ben. Gunn. Sotiv. de Mini Mme. St. Paul Brldo (ii,rr."Mailm'i .liniit'iit. W. Beautiful RUBBER PLANTS NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Mention the Fl< Liberty, Ivory Golden Gate A limited quantity of grafted plants, rooted plants of I/tberty, '"" "' A' E. Q. ASMUS, West Hoboken, N. J. Meteor Rose Plants BRANT & NOE, We have special 1c ROSES, Hrlde Itri.l. -...M..I Qolden Gala CARNATIONS incl call Hat Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes ALSO MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT ICOE BROTHERS, 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention toe Klortntu- Exchange «lrii wrltlDB AMERICAN BEAUTIES Young Plants from 2 by 3 inch Rose pots, ready to send out, $6.O0 per IOO; $50. OO per 1 OOO. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. Mention the Florists- Exehance when writing. PHILADELPHIA ROSES QUEEN OF EDGELY, Pink American Beauty, 2 in., 3 in.; Sunrise, 21- in., 3 in ; American Beauty, 2'- in., 3 in.; Liberty, 2>- in., 3 in. no samples sent. MYERS & SAMTMAN, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the FlorlBts" Exchange when writing. t*KXX>0CXXXXXXX>Cr300CK>000O0« Plants from i^ inch Pots. Per loo Per 1001 merlcan Beauty ench plants, cut down to 1 aches high American Btauli, > • ot plants.. {5.00 $40.00 7.00 65.00 4.60 37.60 Goldeu Gate Sunrise Liberty, 3 In. pots, very fine stock I»erle.3in. pots Ivory, S In., $6.00 per 100; *45.0 Meteor Ivory, All stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it ia to be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. We do not sell less than 50 plants of any variety. No plants sent by mail PETER REINBERG, "cmI™!™- rbPD writing. GRAFTED ur Grafted Rosea arc flne, bushy plants, gro' and are the best that can be produced. 31/, inch and 4 Inch LIBERTY and IVORY, $18.00 per 100. BRIDESMAID. BRIDE, OOLDEN OATE, $l5.00;Per 100. Send for catalogue. I. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Mention tha Florlau' Exchange when writing. 726 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888. Exclusively a Trade Paper. Enter *d at Nno York PoatOfficea* Second Claia Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A, T, DE U MARE PIG, AND PUB. CO, LTD, 2,4, 6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P. 0. Boi 1697. Telephone 3765 John REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States. Canada and Mexico. $1.00. To foreign countries in postal union, $2.00. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Reg- istered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscription expires. which will hold the papers for plete volume, holding them in perfect order for ready reference. Price, post- paid. $1.25. ADVERTISING RATES. Per Inch. $1.25. Special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing discounts on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for classified advertisements. Copy must reach this office not later than Thursday to secure insertion in is- sue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. Contents. PAge A Bed of Evergreen (Supplement) 726 American Seed Trade Association 719 Canadian News 731 Changes in Business 726 Coelogyue Dayana (Illustrated) 729 Croton, The, as a Bedding Plant.. 729 Farmers Becoming Violet Growers 726 Firms Who Are Building 727 Government, The, Sued 727 Grass, a, for Shaded Situations.... 729 Hill, G. G., Sees Oregon Roses 727 Inventions, New 727 Market, Review of the 731 .Milwaukee Parks (Illustrated) 728 Nurserymen, The, and His c'usto- Nursery Department 71S OBITUARY: George Thompson, A. C. Williams 727 Passing of an Old Landmark 727 Plant Diseases in U. S„ 1902 726 Plant Notes from Riverton. N. J... 72S Question Box 729 Rose Gruss an Teplitz 729 Rose, Liberty, House of (Illus.) 730 Seed Trade Report 717 TRADE NOTES: Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis 730 Paterson, N. J 731 Boston, St. Paul. Utica 734 Baltimore. Buffalo Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Minne- apolis 735 Newport, R. I.; Norwalk, Conn... 737 Trees and Shrubs. Summer Prun- ing of 722 Vick. I 'harles II l Portrait I 7 111 Unless a more decided interest is shown in the Saratoga Floral Associa- tion and in the floral fete by the resi- dents and hotel men of the village, it is very probable that no fete will be given in September this year. The rainfall for the 23 days of this month is 4.57, while that of last June for the full month was 3.S4 inches. The precipitation in June, 1887, was 7.70 inches — the record. Through the courtesy of Park Com- missioner Jesse E. Northrup, we have received a copy of the Twentieth An- nual Report of the Board of Park Com- missioners of Minneapolis, 1902. A fourth edition of Professor Weed's very useful book on "Spraying Crops" has just been issued by the Orange Judd Company, New York. The con- tents have been rewritten and the work greatly enlarged. The book is profusely illustrated. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. A Bed of Evergreens. A bed of evergreens can be made as attractive as one filled with flowering plants by a careful selection of stock with different colored foliage. Here is one before us which contains but one variety, and that the common Retinos- pora plumosa; yet the bed, with its setting of ivy, and its general sur- roundings, is so pretty, that we had it photographed as an illustration of one nicely placed. Were the bed in some positions it would appear very com- monplace instead of the pleasing ob- The edging surrounding the ever- greens is of ivy, a plant admirably suit- ed for the purpose. It is the green- leaved sort. Sometimes the variegated ivy is used. Both kinds do well when near the ground, not getting injured in Winter, as they sometimes do when running up walls and similar places. By close pruning when young, and yearly afterward, the ivy becomes a close hedge; and for the purpose em- ployed here there is nothing better. Where an upright, hedge-like edging is required, the variegated althaea is the thing to use. It is planted a great deal about Philadelphia, where this photograph was taken. It, too, trims well, and many pretty effects have been created in some of the parks by its Beds such as the one pictured are not permanent. In a year or two some- thing else is substituted for the con- tents to give variety to the plantings. The large evergreen to the left of the bed will be recognized as a Nord- man's fir, Picea Nordmanniana, one of the most useful and beautiful of ever- greens. As hardy as it can be, it trans- plants well; and no matter how incle- ment the weather in Winter, the Spring finds the tree of the same dark lustrous green it displayed in the Fall. It would be a great blow to gardening were we deprived of the Nordman fir. The one seen in the picture is not as perfect as usual. Generally the lower branches sweep the ground. Back of the bed will be observed a portion of a fine avenue of pin oak, Quercus palustris. This avenue was planted about 30 years ago, and its beauty at this day is generally appre- ciated. The trees are touching now; yet for many coming years they will be objects of beauty. Were it not that shade is so much desired, it would be well to lake out at this time cvm y oth- er tree; but the authorities probably think 30 years long enough to wait for the perfection attained. Wherever planted, the pin oak pleases. In the first place, it transplants with as little trouble as a maple, no other oak doing as well, save the bicolor. Then there are its pretty green, finely divided leaves, which change to a partly scar- let color in the Fall. As they gain height, the lower branches change di- rection, becoming drooping, as may be seen in the illustration. And to be added to all is the general character of all oaks, viz., freedom from insect attacks. Taking into consideration the posi- tion of the bed. the background of ev- ergreens and of oaks, the picture is one all can admire for its beauty and its lessons. JOSEPH MEEHAN. florists' stock. Pat lie given to such go whirl I II wooil nun bay tree Mr. lib The Nurseryman and His Customers. J. H. Hale, of Glastonbury, Conn., is i man of ideas, possessed of a great deal of that very necessary element in business known as common sense, and when he talks upon any subject his words are generally vested with a prac- tical ring that renders them worthy of attention and a pleasure to listen to. At the recent meeting of the American Association of Nurserymen held at De- troit. Mr. Hale gave his hearers some sound advice on the relations of the nurseryman and his customers. Among other things he said— and his language changed to suil the altered conditions will apply with equal force to the flor- and plants the produc- ed the av- to pay fol- kways propagate tal and test lid ricultural exj considerable ought to do of then doing, and to fully do the worit l see that our k-Hislaiurcs make more lib- eral appropriations, and also our dutv to furnish the stations freely with samples of all new plains ami trees, a few years before introduction, if possible. 'Plus might " hinder the sale of the great Hunkedory berry, or Aaron's Dewy rose, yet Do of real encouragement and value to intend- ing planters and In the business interests of the legitimate nurserj trade. I have known in a few instances in tile past that plants, buds and scions have passed out of the hands of the experiment station people without proper authority. To my notion the planter or nurseryman who gets his stock that way is not on the road to success, and wili never cut much figure in the market. Frequent visits to fruiting fields and orchards of successful cultivators will supplement the informa- tion obtained from our own test plots and those of the experiment stations, for the nurseryman should be a walking ency- clopedia of huilieiiliur.il information, al- ways on tap for the benefit of his own and those of the oilier fellow 'The As regards experiment station work for and on behalf of the florist trade, it is unfortunate that more of it has not been done, and that that accom- plished has not Been of a more satis- factory character. This condition is in part the result of inadequate facili- ties for the conduct of the operations, lack of expert workers, and largely owing to what has been called the "tag ends" of stock having been sup- plied the stations for experimental purposes. The remedy for this latter drawback lies wholly with the plants- men themselves: that for the securing of a sufficient working plant and nec- essary appropriations to carry on same may come from concentrated agitation on the part of the trade. The engage- experiments is in the hands of the va- rious stations, and will follow the greater liberality of the different States on behalf of the florists located therein. In view of the importance and neces- sity of the experiment station to the industry, all these things seem worth Plant Diseases in the U. S. in 1902. The Year-book of the Department of Agriculture for 1902 contains the fol- lowing information relative to diseases of greenhouse and ornamental plants last year: "In New England and the Eastern States greenhouse crops, like carna- tions, lettuce, etc., have during recent years been increasingly injured by stem-rot (Rhizoctonia, etc.) and wilt diseases (Fusarium). These were again prevalent this year, but are now suc- cessfully controlled by many growers, who sterilize their soil by steam under high pressure. It is noteworthy that this practice is becoming quite general among greenhouse men and others on account of the great gain resulting. Chrysanthemum rust is reported as bad in Maryland. Ohio, and North Caro- lina, but was not so abundant in Mas- sachusetts. The aster wilt (Fusarium) was widespread and destructive, not only in the East, but also in Nebraska and North Dakota. The Massachusetts station has published the results of in- vestigations by R. E. Smith on this disease and on the troublesome yel- lows disease of the aster. Hollyhock rust was bad in New York. Rose mil- dew (Sphcerotheca) has been trouble- some in Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, and other Southern States. Other complaints received were of phlox and rose mildew from Ken- tucky, carnation rust and verbena mil- dew from North Carolina, black spot of rose from Nebraska and Idaho, and violet leaf-spot from Connecticut. A serious injury to roses at Woods Hole, Mass., resulted from the fumes of burn- ing tarred roofing. The foliage was shriveled or fell off and the plants were otherwise injured. The Massachusetts courts allowed $20,000 damages to the owners." Farmers Becoming Violet Growers. In one of its recent issues, the New York Herald published a story to the effect that "farmers near Red Hook, N. Y., are neglecting their farm crops to grow violets." A correspondent of the Rural New Yorker, who is evident- ly anxious to join the throng, inquires of that periodical as to the truth of the statement. The question is answered by another contributor to the Rural as follows: "It is to a great extent as the New York Herald states, this being the case at Rhinebeck and vicinity. As I un- derstand it. there are something like 100 violet houses at present, and 50 new houses are building this Spring. As to the farmers neglecting their crops and going into violet culture. I do not be- lieve that to be so, although quite a number of them are erecting houses. Rut I will tell you what they are doing; and that is, supplying the Rhinebeck violet growers with soil for their houses and they get a large price for their soil. It seems that the Rhinebeck soil is well adapted for that purpose, more so than the soil up here— about seven miles from Rhinebeck." In our opinion, that farmer is the most sensible man who sticks to sup- A iliseoUl' a fit of de The Florists' Exchange 72'/ The Passing: of an Old Landmark. ihlish, .1 ihit i i .iimI nut - scry plant conducted bj Gabriel Marc A. I .n \\ Islde, 1.. I., lias been ontinued I Hare, the own has sold the i iertj the a |dus< being dlsmanl li to 1 he plai e Of John Sny- latcly I. tutl now ill lUBlnesa for himsell al Twt Ifth ave . Astoria, and pari to o cial t-nieii. Mr. .Man will Imi at Laurel, Md., Anally making \\ aslimsinii, I >. i'.. Ins home. he i'n In Gabriel Bare, a Fi "'" inn. i it, v, as one of the in dor! i and nursery- pi t .ii tons in 1 1"' eai tj funics, at tin old village of Blooming- dale, X X"., having as his confreres M.i in i ii Boll, i '" idgi ma n. Hogg, Do- ii. i u, .m.l ..I hers of i he the foundation of New fork's QoraJ industry. Later on he removed to As- toria, subsrilili 111 I J s. 1 I ling ill \\ I sidi-, 1>. 1., w In n III'- ' .nun i > round was ■ forest tract, from which latter fact the then hamlet was named. In one [ear some timber was cut on the .Mm estate, and sold l'oi shipbuilding purposes to contrai tors at t'lieenpoint, L. 1. The ground was fin- ally got in shape tor llorist and nur- sery uses, and a one time large busi- ness was earned on. Gabriel Marc imported extensively such stocks as tree roses, camellias, |tc Bverj yeai he made a visit to nil-series, and when his im- portations arrived in I he United States he traveled in the eastern and south- ern States from Portland, Me., to New Orleans, introducing ins specialties in- to eommeree. In th>>s,- days horticult- ural advertising was unknown, and personal solicitation by sample the only means of trading. Many of the now well-known southern camellia trees were planted under Mr. -Mare's direction. When that old-time favorite was at the height of its popularity, a dollar a bloom was re- the flowers at Christmas. A sale of 300 camellia bios om $300.00 to the late W. C. Wilson for a Christmas order in New York was one of the largest on record. Even the fallen petals were precious, being collected under the bushes, wrapped .Ming, and afterward wired by Wilson for use in ins madi The large Hi., sat W Iside, relics of former trade and treasure, have all been disposed of by Charles J. Marc to local purchasers. The elder Marc also imported ver- benas largely, and sales of a dollar a plant "l" these are among the pleasant memories of his son. Charles J. Marc has been engaged in the florist business over forty years, and having disposed of the Woodside property advantageously, he retires to enjoy a well-earned rest. E. G. Hill Sees Oregon Roses. "Portland is the only place I have struck since leaving home that I would like to remain in." This was the re- mark of E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., a horticulturist well known to most rose growers of this city, who arrived here a few days ago on a tour of the Coast. He had heard of th Portland roses, and the first thing he did after getting here was to look about town and visit some of the prin- cipal rose growers. He was fortunate in arriving just after the rain and so found the roses in good condition, lb was taken out by James Forbes to visit Riverview Cemetery and the places of Charles E. Ladd and W. S. Sibson. and so had an opportunity to see the best i.is.s to he found in Oregon. He was delighted and said he had never seen such beautiful roses before, though he had traveled through Eng- land and France when the roses were at their best and had com.- through s. mi in in California on his way here. i if Mr. Sibson's flowers he said: "I have never seen such a hedge of La France roses, even in France, and as for the Caroline Testouts, the man who originated that variety never had any such on his place." The foliage on the trees and shrubs in the cemetery and the vivid green of the grass Mr. Hill considered perfectly wonderful.— Port- land Oregonian. 6 [ ©btttiarj) ] (j) George Thompson. "a .1 one i homps ol l...ins\ ill, , n let "I Old Igl Mr. Tin. nips. .11 was ill liis 76th .\ear. He was born In Eng i .mi and learn ; I Ing to Loui ii years ago hi a i In n himsell i nil later, hi took his sons . hip wnli him. ||e. Ill, III III I, .He of George Thompson & Sont U>out etlred ti i Hi eave the follow Ing i hll ■ ii mi. i ; peratei the business under l he old Arm name; John Thompson, who is superlnt. udi nl ..i pai ks ..i \\ atei i..w n, x v.; s. J, Thompson, ol B Thompson, Mm isis oi I ,.mis\ in.,, and a daughtei - local florist. Mi. i hompsi n b is always popular with the members ,.r the craft, and his funeral mi- I m- i\ .mended by his brother florists. A. K. B. A. C. Williams. Uva ' Williams, who for the past four years had conducted a 1 and fertilizer business in Louisville, Kv., dii ,1 n on June 17. lb- was born near O'Bannon and was r.l > . .,■ New Inventions. AN ADJUSTABLE PLANT SUP- PORT AND POT HOLDER.— H. C. chessman, of the linn of Chessman & Sehepman, Richmond, ind.. has invent- ed, and made a ppliea ti..n for a patent i',i .in t, I j list able plant support and pot holder. A loi al paper thus de- scribes the contrivance: "The plant stll.]. on consists ..!' a .ln.ll.le corrugated win taioi. ni >\ :. anch ge i,, hold Hit suppoi i in a arm and up l ight position when placed in .video withPhi ti invention is really two patent in oni i the corrugated rings are also ti ed a pol holders, and c.-m I..- ,i,l , , ,1 Si/.e of onverting any pot plant into a I.. I plain \ h , ' ',1,1, ' ■ and when pi ■.,.. i I', pi... ' 'I ii ' ■ weight there is on th, ha. ie. i Hi,- tighter the ring be- comes locked and Impossible of becoming displaced until removed from the pot anil ■ h.eh i 111. he .1." slant. Th. ... pared FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. WHITESTONE, X. V G. Golsner's Sens will build four greenhouses 77%xll4 [RONWOOD, MK'H hlinu- I" the iir.-ti.'lit faeilii i nd warrants It. . II Ml' I surface of e i and the ground will be cul- ilough. PAI CHOGUE x ! i ink Nlquet Is it'l. property. TI 160 t. ■ i Mr. Nlquet will and give bis attention tr, the crowing of market. The Government Sued. the suit brought against th ment by the Arthur C. NelUs, ol I bj ment ... him for fin c i he Depart- tt . :,! ,.| AgTlCUltUr tint a said to be i I loll, With head :■' .1. 1 i : I I . el, .X'i ". the COD tractoi i." i, . ii , ongress appi opi la but the sum of $1-1. the ,1,-pai t in, in bi , failure of the contractor to .any out ' he terms of 1 to the satls- i facials.— N. Y. Times. one of the interesting exhibits that may be seen in the Horticultural De- ,.n inn in at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Lou be the fruit! nth Africa. The managers of fruit farms of the late Cecil Rhodes at Cape Town have ili.it intention of placing fresh fruits on exhibit each week. Even in Ix>ndon this feat has never been undertaken. Advertiser's Correction. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown. X. Y., says the two-inch and three-inch I '.I ide lh.se plants. led ill laSt Week's advertisement, should have been Amer- H 1, II I lelllll .'. . I'.II'I'H a i .peat s in this issue. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ■ tin, -mi, c J Son. II U * Co. 732 71(1 ti 725 ■I 733 7:M .ni -. .S|„ll,k-||,.|,| i ■ - SI. -,II,..II II Btumpp a ., M & Co Tin Vanhorne, Griffon ( Co Vii.ltln.li-i. S.I Store 7h; it I M S Till .ni 710 V nt k I. Wati-rll.bl '. w 728 Don. 717 .. 721 Willi. 111. IV 7-1 7 1 7 INDEX or ADVERTISEMENTS -hta.s .. 7.' I linker W J. . Til Barrows II II ,\ >"' J I'.assel I A; W.t- 1.1,1 .'_'. Bayersdurf.tr II a Oo Beach Jas E 724 n.-nulleu II 717 Beekert W C 717 Burning H G Berger H II A ' ,, 71.; Blnauw J & Co 718 Blue Hill N Bobblnk & Atkins. 715 Bock W A 721 Bonnot Urns 733 Boston bell. ' ' ■■ Bradshnw & Hartman Brant a Noe 72:. 717 ii",,' Co rifi & Co 786 7211 i ",il .725 ;:,,.i„, w \ a Co 710 721 . I . ,21 Caldwell the w I r j ' 715 . , 720 . I 72! ; 7 ;.' ■ .l.lli.Kloi, Col.hvell I.invn Mow.r ' Oowee \ 710 ■ Cow.'ii's N iriil.l. A II Crooke .1 ,i ■ .... i I'lniiiluglinm .1 II .721 B 785 721! V Oo 738 725 Hilton 111, i I .Hull k A 721 P 72-1 Homer I' A - Dotujht] .1 Hu Kb- W B BlChholl II 732 788 724 "..'.- \\ II Il.rzog W S 72U .. , ., .788 Hu.-. i- I i i: ii Jacobs s a s ., Jooalon C H .721 Kr.'stiov. r I, J 732 . . Lager A: H.irr.'ll. . . .721 I.nkeview I; 725 Candreth 0 4 ■ II ...73.1 - I.,- Page (i I,„wrlt7...„ , t,.,r,t A P.iir.,1, .on Co. 737 I 724 Sup Co.. 721 I 111'. SiUlllH'IllUUlS 720 21-24-32 38 Cinerarias Clematis I'luW'ei r.voh, ii 738 718 Feverfew .. 724 .715-21-25 i . . Gardenia 715 724 715-1 721 [mpatlens 721 B8 i , ,..718 - Laurus . 715 1.1-17-1* Lobelia 715 7 l. 718 .715 10 17 IS 2o Pansy . . .715 111 17 2" 22 Paaslflora Pelargonium, 72 1 715 Plumbago . 721 I-i-i m.il.i .71 ■ r I'' " a l!li...]..,|.|„lr,.„ 71SO, . ~ e|. I 718-17 ' Collections cut Flowei , -eenerj . |,|.lle» Gutter Mall Insure :. 728 The Plorists' Exchange The Parks of Milwaukee. The inauguration of the park system of Milwaukee is of comparatively re- cent date, dating from 1S89. In that year, through the instrumentality of a number of citizens, a law was passed to establish the system. It allowed the five commissioners to be appointed by the Mayor and to serve without com- pensation, one hundred thousand dol- lars in bonds for the purchase of sites. The law was found inadequate in many- respects, and new legislation was ob- tained in 1891, followed by other enact- ments covering the financial and tax questions. Lake Park comprises 130 acres and occupies a promontory on the lake shore, some 100 feet above the water; it commands a fine view of the bay. River Park contains 24 acres. It is lo- cated on the Milwaukee river and is a populai resorl Several mineral springs wi stem end of the city between Vliet and Pabst avenues and Fortieth and Forty-seventh streets. It contains 124% acres. The special features of this park are its magnificent driveways, its lake and wooded island, its aquatic gar- dens, its deer park, athletic grounds, picnic grounds and immense groves. The aquatic garden is one of the finest of its kind in the country. Four ponds, at varying elevations, afford fine op- portunity for the landscape gardener to plant shrubbery and perennials so as to produce the most pleasing effect. Many works of his art now grace the borders of these ponds. Mitchell Park is at the foot of Twen- ty-tirst avenue, overlooking the Meno- monee Valley. It is considered one of the gems among Milwaukee's many beamy spots. Its giant trees, fountain, artificial lake, fine pavilion and im- mense conservatory are its attractions. South Park is at the extreme south- ern end of the city, between Logan and Howell avenues. It is a favorite re- treat for family picnics, and has a spacious dancing pavilion, also a mag- nificent lily pond. Lincoln Avenue Park, on the south side, is another favorite resort. It has a fine pavilion, beautiful fountain, an artificial lake and splendid trees. North Park, formerly Known as Per- rigo Park, is located at Burleigh and Forty-third streets. Milwaukee has always been noted for its magnificent streets and the fine roads running out into the surrounding country. Nature, with the assistance of art, has provided most charming thoroughfares. Among such for pleas- ure driving are Grand avenue. Prospect avenue, Juneau place, Newberry Boule- vard, Highland Boulevard and the parks. GRAND AVENUE BOULEVARD, MILWAUKEE. Plant Notes from Riverton, N. J. The genus Hemerocallis, with one ex- ception, viz., H. aurantiaca major, may be classed among the hardiest, best and most satisfactory perennials grown. They are easy to cultivate, their re- quirements being simple; but they pay for a little care though. They vary in both habit and flower from the narrow grass-like foliage of H. graminea or minor to the wide bold foliage of the fulva section, the flowers varying in color from the tawny brown of fulva through various shades of yellow to the rich orange of aurantiaca major. There are both double and single forms of the flowers, but the single ones are the more graceful. Nearly all are fragrant, and although as a cut flower they seem short-lived, the unopened buds expand , , 1,., ,,,n reased number of i;i- i it ties in this section seems to be a dis- puted poinl The hybrids that have so far been tried at Riverton vary only in son can be decidedly Lengthened I don't see room for a multiplicity of varieties. The ground is now pretty well covered. H. Dumortieri was the first to bloom here, opening its flowers the first week in May. This is a very desirable va- riety; when well established it is ex- ceedingly attractive with its numerous orange yellow flowers so profusely pro- duced; Middendorfiana, a quite distinct variety, flowers a week later. H. flava comes some two weeks later. Fulva is now in its prime. Kwanso and Kwanso flore-pleno blooms in July and August. When these are nearly past, then Thunbergi takes up the tale. But dowering in all cases can be ma- terially retarded by simply lifting and keeping the plains li lbs. The re aurantia- ly good and and a good appearance ate between ca. This is an exi distinct sort, quiti it seems almost n fulva and flava, but much more at- tractive in the color of the flower, which contains but a small shade of the coppery brown of H. fulva. H. aurantiaca major is perhaps too well known to need any description. It is the best one by far to date, and is worthy of any care bestowed upon it. I think the best method of caring for it is to lift it in the Fall and store it away in a cool cellar from which frost is al- most excluded. It will stand several VIEW IN JUNEAU PARK, MILWAUKEI degrees of frost if it is kept in a rather dryish soil or sand, but the least ex- posure to air or water in this condi- tion has proved fatal to it with me have also wintered it in a cold frame heavily protected with straw and a sash over the straw. H. luteola, sent out by an English firm, is an hybrid between H. Thun- bergi and H. aurantiaca major, and is said to be intermediate between the two. This has proved hardy, and where variety is required is a useful addition. It is quite free flowering and a good strong grower; the flowers are of a clear orange yellow. The same cross was made by V. Lemoine, of France, and sent out under the English name. A similar cross was made by A. Herrington, of Madison, N. J., and is now being disseminated under the name of H. Florham. All three of these hybrids are nearly identical. H. Gold Dust is another hybrid very similar in height and size to H. flava. with, perhaps, a more decided shade of orange in the color of the flower. H. Orangeman is perhaps a little stronger grower, with flowers of clear bi'ight orange. These two are so near alike that I really see no room for them. H. Sovereign is a very pretty rich orange yellow, but all of the last four named might readily be thrown togeth- er and given one common name. H. Dr. Regel, the most recent intro- duction, as seen here this Spring, seems nothing more or less than a good form of H. Middendorfiana. There are several other new varieties such as H. Flamid, which is said to be nearly a month earlier to flower than any other variety, H. apricot and H. flava major, and others. Incarvillea Delavayi, introduced from China in 1893, is still winning its way into popular favor. And so it ought. It has stood outside here now for two Winters without any protection, and has thus proved itself entirely hardy. It is one of the most attractive plants in any garden during the early weeks of June, with its large pinnate leaves nearly IS inches long, and its beautiful large rose red gloxinia-like flowers 2 to 3 inches long, numerously produced on each scape. The plant may be raised from seed, which should be sown in the open ground in a light porous soil in early Spring and allowed to remain in the seed rows till Fall, or the following Spring, when they should be trans- planted into a good, light rich soil. A few might flower the second year, but bloom in any quantity can scarcely he looked for till the third year.. HERBERT GREENSMITH. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. W. MAUGER & SONS. Guernsey.— Vli.ilesale catalngue of bulbs, daffodils. SEARL & SONS. 86 King street, Syd- The Florists' Exchange 729 Ventilating:. (130) I have a house 100 feet Ions, running east and west, and I was obliged to make the south wall s'_. feet high in order to keep the boiler out of water. 1 iind that the bench on the south side is shaded all Winter, so I wish to put glass in the side wall. Would it be best to put in ventilators, and how should it be done? There is a double gutter on the south wall. J. F. —The wooden wall can be removed below the plate and a false sill inserted at the height of the bed or bench. Whether a ventilator should be insert- ed will depend upon the width of the house, the kind of crops to be grown, and the amount of ventilation now pro- vided. For Summer use ventilators will probably be desirable. They maj be continuous or a portion of the wall may be filled in with sash bars. If sash bars are used for a part or the whole of the space, they can be put in the same as for the end of the house. Heating:. (131) How should pipe be graded for steam? How to enter the boiler with the return pipe? Has the water line in the boiler got to be below- the level of the return pipes in the houses? How is a pump used to pump the con- densation into the boiler? E. S. — The coils should always have a i slight fall, say, one inch in ten feet, although less would answer. The larger mains may rise, but it is generally best to give a fall to the smaller ones. The return should enter the boiler at or near the bottom. If a gravity sys- tem is used, the water level in the boiler should be three or four feet be- low the bottom of the coils. If a pump steam trap is used this will not be nec- essary. If a steam pump is used the return water runs by gravity into a tank located below the level of the coils. From the tank a return pipe runs to the boiler and the pump is lo- cated upon this. The pump is worked by steam from the boiler. We are thinking of changing our heating apparatus from hot water to steam. Please state what size tub- ular steam boiler should be used to heat 12,000 feet of glass at 55 or 60 de- grees. The boiler will be set below the houses. How big and high should the chimney be? There are no overhead obstructions to draft. We have plenty of 2-inch and 3-inch pipe on hand. Would it be better to buy smaller pipe, and, if so, of what size? OLD SUBSCRIBER. —It will be best to use a 30-horse- power boiler with fifteen square feet of grate. The chimney should be about IS inches in diameter and 40 feet high. 1 would not use any pipe larger than 2-inch for the coils. L. R. TAFT. We have a lot of 3-inch boiler tubes, which we have been using for a hot- BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. PRIMl i ,ah. As soon a Hums are larj -i i.i .ii hei be traa pans, or small-si/.. ,1 pot8. 1 method is to bi preferred The pit ing the next Into single pots. [1 t b time to do so. It is always well to have a succession of tie s, How. , jut; plants during the Winter season. PANSIES. For lnd dowering next Winter, sow seed outd July. The seed bed may he made in a shady portion of thi i plants for Fall, the seed- lings need to he large enough, and all buds picked off as fast as they appear. SMILAX— If beds are to be renewed, the sooner such work is doi ter. Remove all the old and put in liesh soil. For planting, use good stock plants, « hi I >n potted up singly 01 place then, on the bench i i tor ii ill am \\'l i M CUNEATUM down, and lis When the l ind divided an be add. ed to the i h at tl awaj all th If any, and after the new soil Is added give a light dusting of en. bi When the commence to first, as the bench xi I, hi ually until the roots I, I ..I I I I le,| hi. i >xixi VS V.s these ] to -' mi mi i flowers, it will i>e nec- essary to 1 and it" i" Inl paths should be ll"V old he but are rebuilding and adding larger houses, and contemplate putting in steam. We wish to make solid beds. and desire to know, if we cut the flows into 15-inch pieces, would they work as well for drainage as tile, or would the rust from them affect the roots of the plants? also, how close should they be placed on the floor, or how many lines to a 4-foot bed? J. L. O'Q. & CO. — 1 would not expect any injurious effect from the pipes so far as the ac- tion of the rust upon cne roots is con- cerned, but I do not think they would be nearly as effectual as tile in drain- ing the beds. Unless the openings be- tween the tiles are quite wide, they would soon fill with rust. They might answer if left three or four inches apart and the openings filled with broken brick, potsherds, and similar material. I would have the top of the pipes about six inches below the sur- face of the soil, and two lines would be better than one in a 4-foot bed. If the bottom of the bed could be filled with small stones, brick-hats, etc.. to the depth of six inches or more. It would be better than the pipe. L. R. TAFT. CCELOGYIJE DAYANA, WITH 1,247 FLOWERS. Grower, A. Welsing, Brooklyn, N. Y. from 2hi or 3-inch pots, and be careful that the watering is not overdone for I the first five or six weeks. Ii is ill- ways 1. en. 1 i" gel thi strings in place as soon after planting then then Is no gri and the work can be done expedi- tiously. REX BEGi IN] V.S bench is not so crowded m 1 seasonable to increase the stocks of SUell '.:ill< 'I." "!' Ml ■ 'I gonias as is needed. Take the strong healthy leaves and cu si , 1 ions, and put I where each piece will for is. and eventually 1 K kept too wet. they will easily damp in .,■ oidlni - ~s.11 y. amaxti'M FARLEYENSE When starting the small divisions that have been obtained by cutting up the old ■ nil basket A I MAN HA The Croton as a Bedding; Plant. Editor Jlorists' Exchange: who, 1 grown well, the and one lias only 1 thi ,1 i". in old and new 1 tacle and a 'i lie plants are 1 M 1 1 . the no ;u, ai 1 Inn din- being more -■ the requiremi nn the North. They rush out tl 1 days and cool iiy the cro- Hi" UP tO II" ll 1 ions. The lighi Bandy soil hi 1 SUM I he eel , ., well, |jUt are the Important ling plants are grown annually at this ,-stablis! nl which be a very inexpensive luxury, but a \ ery attractiv le FRANK MACLAREN Oneco, Fla. Rose Gruss an Tepliiz. Editor Florists' Exchange: This Is a magnificent rose for out- door culture; bearing brighl it is a hyhi id ti a and Is perfectly hardy. I-ist vein \ ered the ground with a little salt hay ground was rrozen. The Gruss nn Tepliiz shows strongly Hi- habit of the Kengal hybrid roses. The flower is large, having of the blooms eon,., single, i.jority are semi petals being turned back in waj The whole flower Is of loose con- struction. The early ones, which comi so freelj . are all on the old « I, and beauty under thi 111 V. hl'h is l" four teet In length, with bi in. tallii gri "ii Ii a \ es, w hich, as thej ! h bronze Th.- j oung flower budi Ive a Bupplj intll th" lust Of ' Ii Id weather, until the lattei part of N'ox .nil.. 1 Then jority of them get the ■•blues" undei .. rays of the sun 1 ;i uss ai Teplitz is .1 real "Sunny Jim " All 1 Oil and. Intel nl. The variety ii 1 ust and mildew ' ot require to I but simply to be kept clean from deat I \ II !."• ti ntion. .1 G VAN GELDER, JR. New York I A light shading should not alreadj do,,.., and 1 are should 1 that the flowers and the dry. Coelogyne Dayana. risls' Exchange : rom "hich the Il- lustration herewith was made, is of a 11 plant flowering lately ,11 ii. eei,.,,, of Mrs. 1 • ii enue, Brooklyn, x. v The plant carried 27 p a to BI tlow "is to a spiki credit to th and zealous gardi in 1 . \ " ■ ising. undi 1 « hose care or the past ing Inl nsid. ration that when this A Grass for Shaded Situations. Festuca rubra, the red fescue. Is rec 11 Bulletin '-'2 of the Nev Kngland Association of Park Superin tendents as a very good grass fo itions, doing well In dry sandy, and and 1 if course, i ii if trampei 1 masses o people. Th.- Govi i.glst recom mends the variously leaved fescu tor use ii ng sour am sodden. This can be don. care in watering and by occasional ap with surface cultl vation Of the soil by means of an Iron toothed rake or similar Instrument. 730 The Florists' Exchange New York. \Villi:mi The Week's News. The outing of the New York Flor- ists' Club, which occurs on Wednesday, July 1, is to be the biggest affair the club has ever had in the way of a picnic. Enough tickets have been sold already to insure a large attendance. The weather here, for the last week ..)■ two, has been decidedlj unfavorable either for picnics or business, but pres- ent indications point to pleasant weather with sunshine within the next daj 01 so, and we can reasonably ex- pect a line day for the club's outing. The transportation committee is ar- ranging with the West Shore Railroad for the conveyance of the delegates to the S, A. F. o. H. ..invention at Mil- waukee in August. It is about decided that the delegates will leave New York at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, and try to have the Boston contingent leave Boston at the same time, and join the New Yorkers at Rotterdam Junction. If this can be arranged, it will no doubt provide a party large enough to have a special train right through to Milwaukee. Circulars will be sent out by the railroad company, giving all particulars as to berths, etc., and the club's committee will be aided greatly in their efforts if all who will attend the convention from this local- ity will notify Walter F. Sheridan, 39 West 28th street, and declare how many berths will be required. The Greenwood Florists' Employees' Association held its annual outing at Ulmer Park on Friday. June 19. The event took the form of a promenade, with dancing at intervals. Over Ave hundred persons were in attendance, and all had a very enjoyable time. The officers of the association are: Presi- dent. James P. Carlisle; vice-president, John Kiernan; second vice-president, John Behan; recording secretary, Thomas Ryan; financial secretary, Jo- seph Driscoll; corresponding secretai Edward Carney; treasurer Walker. Israel H. Eisonberg. llnrist, 440 Albert street. Long Island City, invites mem- bers of the craft to his establishment on the morning of July 4 at 8 o'clock to have a general good time. The prime feature of the entertainment will be the presentation, by Mr. Eisenberg. of a gold watch to his foreman, Victor Olm, for faithful services rendered. William T. McCarthy, principal of Public School No. 63, this city, has for- bidden the carrying of flowers at the commencement exercises at that insti- tution, and orders for 106 baskets of Bowers were consequently counter- manded, says the New York Times. John N. May will leave this week for a fishing excursion in the mountains. Mr. May has not taken a vacation for several years, and is looking forward to having a good time of rest and en- joyment. J. H. Troy, manager of the Rosary Flower Company, sails for Europe to- day (Saturday) on a business trip. He will visit Dickson & Sons, of Belfast, Ireland, and other prominent nurseries while abroad. Mr. Troy informs us that he has now got a stock of several thousand of the rose Killarney. most of which has been obtained from' Dick- son & Sons, the originators of the rose. This variety has been sold In New York as No. 19. and as Mrs. Westing- house, but is now going under the name given it by the originators— Kil- larney. Richard Vincent, Jr.. and Mrs. Vin- cent, of White Marsh. Md., sailed on the Cunard steamer Aurania for Liver- pool on Tuesday, June 23. While abroad, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent will visit the Channel Islands to get a glimpse of the immense vegetable industry car- ried on there. George Young, the noted grower of American Beauty roses, Clifton. N. J.. will tear down two of his greenhouses and erect one large modern green- house in their plai e The lease of Mrs. Scallen's retail store, 1259 Broadway, expires on Au- gust 1, and the business will probably be removed to the new block that is building directly opposite the present location. The auction season is not closing this week, as we mentioned in our last issue. W. J. Elliott, of William Elliott & Sons, informs us that there will be two more sales. J H. Cox, late with George A. Weaver & Co.. Newport. R. I., has accepted a position as traveling sales- man with the Stumpp & Walter Co. Mr. Faxen succeeds Mr. Cox at New- E. B. Holtslander, Liberty, N. Y., was a visitor. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The meeting held on Tuesday last was a very successful one. It was a sweet pea meeting. There were staged 210 vases of sweet peas, separ- ate varieties, 25 and 50 sprays to a vase; also seven large vases of as- sorted colors. Prizes were awarded as fellows: John McCleary, gardener to Mr. William Weightman. took tin- Henry A. Dreer prize for their incom- parable collection of 21 varieties. Wil- liam Robertson, gardener to Mr. John W. Pepper, and Otto Triebwasser. gar- dener to Mr. John B. Stetson, were first and second for the Henry F. Michell prizes for collection of 12 varieties, and for the one vase of mixed offered by the same firm. Ernest Schrieber, gardener to Mr. W. L. Elkins, was first, and James Coleman, gardener to Mr. Walter Lippincott, was second for the prizes offered by H. Waterer for a collection of 20 varie- ties. William Robertson was first, Ernest Schrieber second and Daniel Neely, gardener to Mr. C. Hartman Kuhn, third. Henry A. Dreer offered prizes for a very successful, as well as a pleas- ant tour. There are several crack bowlers among the employees of Pennock Bros. They are ready to meet a team from any other retail establishment in the country. For dates write William Gibson. The bowling tournament for places on the Milwaukee team is full of sur- prises. There will be several new men on the team, and from the pres- ent outlook there will be a hard finish for sixth and seventh places. DAVID RUST. Chicago. The Week's News. Demands have been made upon the North and West Park boards by the Gardeners' and Florists' Union for an increase in pay for the employees of these parks. A uniform wage scale of $75 per month is asked, the same as is paid the South Park employees. The assistance of the Chicago Federa- tion of Labor has been asked to help secure the increase without a strike. The attendance at the regular meet- ing of the Florists' Club, June 17, was not very large. Only routine business was transacted. P. J. Hauswirth pre- sided. On June 18 fire started in the stable of Mrs. Schiller, but was extinguished without any great damage being done. HOUSE OF ROSE LIBERTY At Establishment of J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. went lo William Kleinheinz. gardener to Mr. P. A. B. Widener and John McCleary. The prizes for lettuce, Dreer's All Heart, offered by that firm, were awarded to Robert G. Morrow, gardener to Mr. George S. Bodine, and John McCleary. The prize offered by Mr Samuel T. Bodine for specimen croton was awarded to Ernest Schrie- ber. His specimen was a grand plant of Sunshine, well finished and colored. A plant of Croton Andreanum ex- hibited by John Hobson, gardener to Mr. Edw. A. Schmidt, was second. For such a peculiar season the ex- hibition was considered a good one, as in some sections sweet peas are not even in bloom yet. For earliness Wil- liam Robertson is still away in the lead with sweet peas, as he has been cutting since June 2. All the books on horticultural subjects belonging to the late Charles H. Miller, the well-known landscape expert, have been given to the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society by his daughter. Miss Emile J. Miller, in ac- cordance with her father's request. The season at Waretown will begin on Friday, June 26, when John West- cott will have his usual house party for the grand opening at the club house on the beach of Barnegat Bay. The party will go down on Friday morning and most of them will remain until Monday. H. WTaterer is home again from his business trip to England. He has had varieties of peonies. Noteworthy among them is one, a dark red, which is very full and double and will, no doubt, be a good seller when better Anton Then has been at St. Louis the past week attending the conven- tion of the United German Msenner- chor, of which he is a member. N. Wietor and J. Muno have gone on a week's fishing trip to Woodruff, Wis. The firm of Adkins, Young & Allen Company have been inconvenienced somewhat this week, as the result of a fire in the buildinp- in which they are located. The suffered no loss, but their place was pretty well water- soaked. This firm deals In pumps, pipe and fittings. Business is not very brisk with the seed stores at present, yet some be- lated customers are to be seen. C. Cropn. of Vaughan's seed store, expects to be able to sail for Europe the first of July. Bassett & Washburn are sending in from their greenhouses to their store some extra fine Liberty and Kaiserin \ugusta Victoria roses. The George Wittbold Company is sending to the market a great variety of hardy herbaceous flowers from their nursery at Edgebrook. Visitors included Herbert Heller. New Castle, Ind.; Mr. Wiegand, In- dianapolis, Ind.; James H. Stevens, Birmingham. Ala.; C. C. Pollworth. Milwaukee. Wis., and Mr. Plummer. Kewanee. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. St. Louis. Newa Notes. Several of our growers are hav- ing some trouble with their chrysan- themum plants, a great many of which are making their crown buds. They lay it to the very cool weather we are having. Anton Then, a florist from Chicago, was a visitor the past week. He at- tended the'Sangerfest and called on the trade, who were glad to see him. Henry Emmons and E. W. Guy, of Belleville, were also visitors. They say there was no damage from the flood in their city. Wm. Winter, of Kirkwood, and F. B. Call, of Clayton, were likewise among our callers last week. Mr. Winter says a big reception awaics the florists when they visit Kirkwood on July 9. I hear that two of the four florists mentioned in my notes in last week's issue take exception to the remarks made. The note made no allusion to crape pulling, it being only intended to convey that those mentioned are al- ways busy with funeral work, and that thev are out often and early at the wholesale houses after flowers. They say they thought "St. Patrick was a gentleman." So he is. ST. PATRICK. Decumaria Barbara. A beautiful Southern vine, with large lustrous green leaves, is the Decuma- ria barliaia. It is rarely seen in gar- dens in the North, because it is thought not hardy. But a vine on my house has stood for many years uninjured. The leaves are large and shining green, and in Midsummer the plant produces freely cymes of white, fragrant flowers. In its native woods, in North Caro- lina and south, it ascends trees in damp woods; and, when in flower, with the blossoms backed by the bright green foliage, it is greatly admired. In the case of my own plant, it has not been a success as a climber on my house. It makes rather heavy wooded shoots, and, in addition, its foliage is heavy; and between these two things and the fact that its rootlets do not cling over-tightly to the wall, it is apt to lose its hold in gales of wind and rain. It would doubtless cling better to the rough bark of a tree. It belongs to the same natural order in which mock oranges are classed. Virginia Creeper. In Europe the Virginia creeper is used for many of the purposes for which we use the Japanese ivy, such as the covering of walls of buildings. The Japanese ivy is really the better vine with us, owing to its close growth to the wall. Every shoot clings tight- ly to the wall. This is not the case with the Virginia creeper. Every now and again a shoot will depart from its support and will droop gracefully. On some walls there is no objection to this; in fact, it adds to the general at- traction of the vine; but on a wall of a dwelling it rarely adds to the ap- pearance. The Virginia creeper is handsome in Autumn when drooping from old trees, or when uscl for covering decaying ones, in which position it is sometimes seen It has 1 n suggested that, being a native vine, our people prefer to set the Japanese to their walls, as being more uncommon. But this is not the case. The latter is the better vine foi the purpose, without doubt. Both of these ampelopses grow read- ily either from green cuttings or from seeds. Seeds should be gathered in late Autumn, kept moist through the Winter, and sown early in Spring. JOSEPH MEEHAN. The Liberty Rose. Editor Florists' Exchange: A great many florists have the opin- ion that the Liberty is a hard rose to grow and is not very productive. We send you a photograph (reproduced) of our house of Liberty which to-day (June 19) is in full crop. This house is 300 feet in length and has three beds planted to Liberty: one of the beds is 3 feet wide, one 4 feet and one 5 feet, containing 3,579 square feet. There are 1.951 grafted Liberty plants in this house and there have been sold from the first of October to the pres- ent time, 63.403 roses. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. The Florists' Exchange 731 ■i- t is such aa ha i >1 b< i n !>""« n before ea nd thi conditions U I two weeks ago :iiv oiilneh icveis.d Tli.-u il was lli:ic 111.- I.ii iI.miiI what i. ~l'l HI. .11 I nun., s Hi. H ii i in. -I inrea onablj low Now 111.- MM. .■■ ' ,- - . .1 clamoring all. . !.-. 1.. .: -I II. whol, -late, with I'.ii.i memoi les ot the I i i tor roses which he had to accept al that l mi.-, calinl. s.-i. its up tli,- values and informs tin- |.i ..l. si ms Inner Hint "every- Im H ho walls." rcisi have added n. w in. to 1 1., rets i i. i in week, and, also been a fair Increase In Hi. n. .v ei .i. in. i mi i..i wed shortage of stock could not have occurred I'al ami i i flowers tliai ,liil not fetch S:\r.ii. or ni.nv. ,i.-r inn. Lily of the valley is scarce and In good demand. Longiflorum lilies an- also sell- ing w.-ll. s.un.- ..f ili. l.iii.r having been a as high as M.- each i fair supply of Calll.-va gigas — quite enough to keep up with the de- Run.-hos of i 'rims. .n llaml-l. I r.-. Odv.- been coming in. and hav.- h.-lp. ,1 mat.-ri- all.V in filling up th,- nap in l! . -:,|-1-. of ol this color. Gladiolus do not get plentiful at all. though the supply of iris rema Ins steads a.m.- ■ im i -■ oweanum is soiling at Jinn i-.-r i , ,1 ari.-- tles of maid, iii ilr f - - tloi ately lower, there being a pronoui «d lack of ill kit .i.- ol "t- -ii stock In our lasi week's .pi..Mli..n .-..lunin. the iris and lili.-s km transposed; the priee of liould have read $2.00 to $3.00. ami the latter $3.00 to $8.00. for ha\ ■n off k mis been obtained in. The supp what. Amerie ticle in this market just now ami the flowers seen are not of a very good qual- ity. The price obtained lor extra good stock is very good— as high as $4.00 per dozen uie beginning of this week — but that is only for a very few. Ol can be had for almost any price. Bride and Bridesmaid are not of very good quality from a great many growers, and. as a consequence, the price obtained for some of the stock is not satisfactory. Yet some consignors an- sending la some extra fine stock, which realizes a very good figure. Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, I vi les il.-s .lai. tins a ii. I Gulden Gate are all selling at from $3.0" to jai-00, and the inferior grades somewhat below these figures. Some extra good Liberty is seen, and going as well as American Beauty of the same length of stem. The price is $2.00 per dozen, while the other grades o ii I to $12.00 per 100. Carnations of the better grades are not over-plentiful, and are selling about the 100. Cold storage peonies are in larger quan- tities than last week, and are selling at to si; on per 100, with a few of Hi,- .xiia tin.- at a little higher price. i, ilium candidum is more abundant and n ran $S.OO to $10.00 per 100. A limited number of L. elegans are seen in ---mi ili.- store win. lows, but not enough to quote prices on them. L. longiflorum is selling at from $6.00 to (8 I- 'i pi 1 as in, , alia Lily of the ii well .--'ii -i'l- ' in-. Hie large ceipts. the price being from - to roc per 100. Common ferns are coming in in increas- ing quantities and. as a ( price has dropped: they are now selling al SI 50 per 1000. Smilax and asparagus are m th.- sain,- condition as lasi w.-.-k. B, .1 BOSTON.— Never at this season of the year were flowers so scarce as they have been foi the past week. no time b.n. such prices been i.-alizcd in .Tune. ICvorvthing. good or poor, sells on sight ami al n- in li am pi ice 111 :.- 1 ,.'. i a- I. In roses, anything from $4.00 per lno up to $12.00 are ruling figures for all but \.n- i I- a ii [:. -aim . whirl .lilli.-nll to quote jUSt nOW. Outdoor stock has I n pr.-tty well ruined and flowers from inside, especially iry poor Conditions are ex- ... .-rs. whole- salers and retailers. F. J. N. SAN FRANCISCO.— Good roses are scarce, the very rev.-i s.- 1- i uniling lA.ry other flower. Sweet peaf ' i wei i- wi a b i ' im ii i - i a .a ..a- i hi 1 1 i.i ml Im i no. i.i I w,.i ,, lew v., ddll g rders and Bomi cl I .-. ork Thl weeH coi shipments on time. Thi tradi ufl deal ' . ■ i go iu nut i able in obtain ■- h In ' linn M-in ei i Thi « ■ .i i thai can be asked foi ; wi in ha very cool nights and I al I laj i ;. i,i. - old well i.i -i wi ek at $2.00 and $5. 00 per Bridesmaid have been going to wasti ; there Is in 1 1- .1. ma mi for them just now \i r and Liberty bring choice sto.-k, while seconds -..-n at (2.00 and $3.1111 per 100 Kais, im \i toria sell at -.- i a Bi Idi and some good stock i- in th. market Perle des Jardins posed of at to 35c. for of per 100. \\ lot. mat gin a it.- (lowers, gladiolus al flowers have very little demand and are ers will offei Fii Id laisies ar, ,1s,, in now. going at -'•,-. p i 100 l.ilv of tile V.llleV holds 1 I:- i.lan ..1 Kirk- • 1 ,-sl Ml I Ii nli n Will T.i ■ 1.. ■ | ■ ■ ■ >t glowing lily of Asp ,| ,L-U- |-ll,li -... II Sprt . -- w.-ll owing to the ST P. IM UAXAI'I .LIS \\ few Of tin 1 . • I thi M- ■■■ i he .leaned up. Bride anc sale at 5c. to 6c. for N Augusta Victoria are shape: they are not .... retail. $i im i,, s.; ..-, dozen. ar,- inn pi. ntilnl at SI. .VI to $2.00 per 100. Whit, ones times scarce and si n al a bi i tei figure than in a in mini. .a. and almost any shade may !„■ had al !Gl I" I." Thi s are general^ sold al retail al In. ,., i hunch ..1 iB-iln Both II. in- , lilies are to I ■ bad at $1.50 per dozen. I l: ST. PAUL.— Trade has been fairly ac- tive all the month a to feel •'-•■ effects of w irm weather. Com- pasf week en ati .1 a i lemand foi red roses, rather moi - th plied \m, i lean Bi very good demand with hard! stock to me.-t reqi - have sold well, bin each week, so that retail | dro] I 1-. 50c and 7:..- p. a dozen Nice i . . i in i demand and >, but nearly all ol thi on ha n.l Cannaa were sold out clean I mand than ■•-ars past. Bui were grown in larger numb. > ut pluses are found In many VI JMTAS ROCHESTER, N. T.— Owing cent rains crops of all kinds are looking in. hard iruggli ; .ai. a mi retail (fori mi, Ham i„, mi , .a thi i.i. l! ■BI H a n ' Hi 1»1 -I more than lileh Mam. plant I Ii ,1 «... CUI dOWn spell Of Ma ii, g bill little ill I I eat im I.I . i thl time In pi.- I '. , . iiniai took ha mi. and all inten business In a- a | lai ii. Bowers i - i. which ii - 1 i blooms are w I the poor one; asking. A II SECKER supply. Maman Cnchet ial work. 1 low.-v.i-, the qualil . ami qi tlty of this variety are a little m \l,.i all good stock la taken up .-. m i as" II comes In. The pimi ma lerial go- to the street man or the - Carnations are arriving in qua nl il n-. the der not plentiful, and go $1.00 and $1.2.". for stnh.l.in! \m.ai.ai Beauty are of rather poor quality, and in short supply. The best of them go at well. Lily of the valley realizes Ic and is of fine quality. More good could he , lisp.-. .1 of if a\ailabl. Stokesia ,--. an. -i i cornl'ow, t a-l, i i. .11 - al sight fOl Sin" p..,- 100. E. G. G. BUFFALO.— This is commencement Week at tile leading pilhlie SCllOOlS. StOCk is called foi early and active each day. and the moderate extent of blooms now availahle gels fully cleaned u\k We now are having drizzly rains or showers al- most daily, more than needed, while a real warm day has not as yet been re- corded. Sweet peas of indoor growing are plentiful and nice. Some Lilium aura- tum blooms are seen, locally-grown, we understand. VIDI. San Francisco. News Notes. At this month's meeting of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, preliminary plans were outlined for the mid-summer exhibit to be held in this city, date not fixed, to occur, il is thought, during the August encamp- ment w.-.-k of the 37th annual National rally of comrades of the G. A. R. The annual outing and family reunion of the society was fixed for July 12, at San Rafael Park. Alex. Mann. Jr.. who has been estab- lished in the trade nine years at 1441 .1 has also expei " In the l.asl thne years highly satisfac- tory business development as a green- ery manufacturer and maker of cork b.-uk p..t covers, and as a wholesale dealer in florists' supplies. As a direct importer. Florist Mann received B few days ago 262 dozen willow baskets, said to be the largest direct importation ever consigned to a Pacific coast tradesman. .Mrs. Prentice, an Oakland florist, is having a glass house constructed on her store premises. 1155 vl ii culture. This week the California Nursery Company of Niles planted in the Palace ;- i a substitute for the big (500 .lai,- palm, which died last week. ALVIN. NEWBTTRYPORT, MASS. — Edwin i has purchased a lot re- iging to the Jackman es- tate. CANADIAN GROWN COLEUS CANNAS Basket Plants SgffiMg 0.'».«, tM WEBSTER BROS., Plantsmen, "<",:,,:!.',,,;;:,■ CANADIAN NEWS Montreal. Trade Notes. -1 -" "li- ' M.-iailiiig this Spring, the I.e. I. ling plain Ini .,. .... |„ . D 1 ei v good, not less than 26 pel than last year. I poi I thi li Ing .- pletey sold out, and than last season. • a,- very scarce, especially i . . coleus were used; but canne in very greai di mand, i here are some growers who no doubt will not agree with these remarks, but they are few in number, and if they would not per sist In growing three plants where they im - mii- i i , w.,ui,i be far better off in the end. There Is also room for improvement in the selection of plants for propagating bedding Slock. Cut flowers continue to move freely, large quantities being used for funeral work and wedding decorations The recent copious rains have .1 a ci- at iii ai of good to cai □ other stocks outdoors: and the country does not look very much the worse for the great drouth. Club News. A display of cut bloom and plants will be made in the club rooms at the regular meeting July 6. Members and friends are requested to send in their exhibits early. The fourteenth annual picnic and games will be held at St Rose, Friday, July 10. A special train will leave Place Vig.-i Station at S.30 a.m. Ar- i..r the outing will be com- pleted Thursday evening. 26th nisi win ii th. committee will meet at Wii- sl-ite's store. Visitor: J. Raymond Ball, Knowl- ton. Que. W. C II. The Gait Horticultural Society will hold its annual flower show on Wednesday Thursday, and Friday, August 26, 27, and 2S. The directors are getting the prize list ready. One of the features of this year's exhibition will be the entertainment given each evening of the show. Paterson, N. J. Bora. The street flower marketmen com- plained Of dullness last w... nival f.u- the benefit of th hospital fund and a slack time In the silk manufacturing Industry were no doubt the causes of the shortage of cash among purchasers. Robert Smith, the Market strei I dot 1st, has been away on a weeks vaca- tion I" Pennsylvania towns. The new Main street ston by Ed. Sceery has been in now has the fines! outfit in town. Verona, N. J. i.i- lias raised and disposed (i geraniums this season. His stock has been of fine quality. STERLING. rUL.— Ernest Swartley and his sister. Miss Lillian, have gone East for a tour through Ohio. They v. til visit I >a\ ton, • •olumbus, and Cin- cinnati, and exi t to be absent from Sterling about two months. TOBACCO POWDER THE BLACK STUFF FINE nur Fumigating Powdfl Hack Miiiiiin.- othinK If . vnu will Street, Hew York. Mention the Florists' Eichsnre when wrttlnr. 732 The Florists' Exchange anm K^^BiB _ ■ ■■^fek kb III My forte; your need. I write "anj fl ^| _ 1^. ^^ JL ~J_ -II ■*' have been at it for live years. Explain ACIS Hat r^Ul'I FRED H. CLIFFORD My forte; your need. I write "anything that's advertising" for florists; Explanatory booklet free. Morse-Oliver Bldg., BANCOR, ME. Exchange when writing. Foley Floral Fotographs Send for my Floral Album, size 12x1 1, containing 24 different funeral designs. Sent to any part of the country by express, $7.00 c. o. d. 226-226^ BOWERY, NEW YORK Mention the Florlsta" Exchange when writing. REMOVED TO Order Direct from Heatfquarters We carry the largest and most complote line of Florists' Hardy Supplitv-. Dagger and Fancy renin. i>.',t quality, »l.wi per 1000. Disroimt.-j on larserordera. Bronze or Green Galax, $1.00 per liHiil; best quality. Lau- rel Festooning, be^t quality. 5c. and tic. per yd. Green Moss, $l.iw ,>. r bbl.:7Sc. per bat:. Splia^ mini Moss, $].IHI per blil., 50c. per bag. We can till j our orders at a mo- nograph and receive our prompt and personal HENRY M. ROBINSON & i 11 Province Street, Boat Mention the Florists' Exchange whei I. 1- plum. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO, of FLORISTS' LETTERS Fastener iv.Di ■■;en ;> Cue,! l.y i.M.im* i\ t,-i« .-viTywIiere and ror aa^e .* all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. f . MCCARTHY, Treas. e> Manager Joree?8t BOSTON, MASS. MHawle/s* Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Berberis Oregonium IVlahonia. w Seventy-five nicely arched Rprays, containing 12 to 15 beautiful glossy green leaves each. Last- ing qualities of a palm. Packed securely and sent by mail or express to any florist or -baler in the United Stales, < barge* paid, for $1.00. J.H.HOWE, Florist, WaVt^^sh50 Uentlon the FIortBta' Exchange when writing. Leueothoe Sprays, bronze or green, $1.00 per 100; Fancy Ferns. ?2.00 per 10011: Green Slieet Moss, fresh stock. S'2.50 per bbl. sack; splinKiimn Moss, tl.75 per bale. Small Green Galax for violets, $1.00 per looo. All kinds o[ florists' sup- plies. FOR SOUTHERN WILD (Mil Where quality is first consideration, write, wire or phone the introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, AI.A. Or their Agents : L. J. Kbeshover, New York; J. B. Deamud, Chicago; H. Baykiispoicfku a: i o. The Landscape Artist . BY .. Joseph Forsyth Johnson RESIDENTIAL SITES AND :: :: ENVIRONMENTS :: :: practical A KNOWLEDGE of landscape work which will enable one to undertake suc- cessfully the work of cralifynif,- the desire ..I cultivated people for tasty- attractive surroundings for their houses, be they 25x100 ft. plots or broad acres, is w.-ll worth all the effort that may be required ;~ study "Residential Sites and Environments." a practii easily read and assimilated, it will give you : ' possibilities of landscape gardening that will and to make your own home grounds, or those of your customers, a joy forever. Illustrated with over tifu descriptive Plans, Diagrams and Illustrations, with lucid descriptive text and all necessary int'orniMion for the laying out ot Home and Public Grounds hOWin |.ilnoi,,|, Hid ,id:i plal s of planting, sutlabl.- In ah requirements from Villa to .Man- Superl.h primed, in new clear type, on the finest wood cut paper, cloth Price, $2.50, by mail, postpaid. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. P. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK CITY AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN - EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... Johm J. Crooke Established 1850 165 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICAGO. Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing. Co JAPAN BAMBOO CANES Prices on larger quantities on request. STDMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., New York City SIEBERTS Zinc Never Rust GLAZING POINTS 15 lbs., sr>.oo. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Wired ToompicKs 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $0.25. W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. EMERSON G. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower CUT GREENS Asparagu SHORT HILLS, N. J. ts * Exchange when wrltlog. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2>£ in. pots. Branched or siujjio stem, fine. W. Bonnafft'D, Tlmotby Eaton, Ool, D Appleton, Gold Mine, A. J. Balfour, Intensity. $2.50 per 100. Yellow BouiiaiT.ni. m-tober Sunshine. $1.60 per 100. Cash please. A. RELYEA & SON, ChipKeiiii Novelties FuuiiKiire, Minnie I ;.- , 1 1 . - \ . .Mrs. Rufus W. Smith, H. W. Buckbee, Mrs. J. J. Mitchell, Queen Alexandra, Mine. Paoln li.iilaelli, Chas. Long'ley, Mrs. Alex. MeKinley. Robert Laird, (iodfrey's King', Quo Yadis, Millicent Richard- son,!/.J. Sailer, Henry Sinclair. Yellow Katon. Mme. Herreweg-e, Daisy Moore. Mme. Cham- hry and Mrs. Harry Emmerton and many others. Send us a List of Your Wants. NATHAN SMITH & SON, W Mention the Florists' BxcbanKe when writing- CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Best commercial varieties. Kooted Cuttings, in limited quantity. $1.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, COLEUS, Cannas, Etc. stoek in flrstrclaas condition, from 2Vi Inch pots. No less than five ot one variety at these prices. Per 100 Acalyplia, Macfeeana 3 60 AsparaKUs Sprenfreri, '2 's In, pots 3 50 Hardy KnKlish Ivy 2 00 Lemon Verbena 2 60 Seil u in, variegated 2 00 SwaiiiBona Alba 2 00 COLKl'S in varied, *'-' i 1'"'; *17.50 per low. Mil Til. ON in Minelj. *2..-.M,„ rlKl, (' ANNAS. Stron-' plants from :l in. pots, standard -.,.■!■ nil, |.er ilo/..: 11 r Ilia -■■■ 1.0 per 1KMI. H < HSIAS in varieti , *3.00 per 111". t'HIO SANTHKMl MSin variety. »2.00 per 100; tl, ;,ui,rr Phiii, Spe. ial pri, eon larne lots. IIIKbi lOMl'ON (HCVSANTl .-■ll varieties, *2.0o per DAHLIAS, pot plant SI 'Colt I I AN III IS n.vrniilnm, 7.V. peril Nnt.1 »nr Vegetable Plant advertisement IhMN I HI Ml Ms. $1 ;,:," p, >■ iiim. Pernio good variety WHITE I R.VINCENT, Jr. & SON, llentloo the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Appleton, Bonnaffon, Polly Kobo, Wm. Simpson. iv..ry ami Eaton, $2.00 per 100; Clmdwick & Hal- liday, $3.00; Cremo. the n.-irlicst. yellow (sport from Glory oi the Par i lie ),$5. Of i por 100; all strong Smilax and Stevia, $2.50 per 100; all from J." H. FIESSER, 415 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. onrysaninemuin Plants Mrs. Perrin, Maud Dean, Klvna. Wanainakor. Jeromojones. Mm um.] Friond. <;. Pitcher, Niveus, Carnot H. Hum-II. Maj.-r B.'imaiTon, Willow- brook. J. K. Sluiu, $nnu per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Alice Bymn. $5.00 per 100. Col. P. Appleton and Jeannio Falconer. $4.00 por 100. Yellow Eaton, 50cts. each; $5.00 por do/,. ; $;ti),oo per 100. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. IVORY MUMS TENDER SPRING CHICKENS. Also Eaton, Appleton, Jerome Jones (the Queen ol all chrysanthemums), Arline, John K Shaw, Harry Balsley. $2.25 per 100; *20.0<> per 1000. List of Geranium Novelties 1903, free. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Rooted Cuttings. Merry Monarch, white and yellow; Polly Rose, Glory of the Pacific, G. Kail), Murdock, Ivory pink and white; Appleton. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. T. Eaton, $1.50; Bonnaffon, from 2-inch pot*, $2.00. Early Cosmos, $1.00 per UK); $0.00 Cash with order. G. F. NEIPP, Aqueduct, L. I., N. Y. Extra fine, ready now, 2 >... In. vaili'l ies, yoursolt'i-ti. in. if color, $2n.one, Eaton, .Tones, ine, Appleton, llalliday. Willowbrook, Montmort, Adele, Bonnaffon, ciiamiiHi-ialn, $:^."0 por ion. Uolden Wedding Blhorty, Ohadwick. Merry Christmas, Golden Beauty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Orizaba, Yanariva, Maud Dean, $4,00 per 100, Superba, $5.oo per 100. Omeu-a, I'-roomhead, Alice Byron, <)pah,$6.00 per 100. Grand plants. Liberal re- duction on large orders. Send for complete List of new and other varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. H.-iiili.n the Florlata' The Florists' Exchange 733 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists SS and 57 W. 26th St., New York BRADSHAW 4. HARTMAN Wholesale Florists JAMES McMANUS, 2XZXJZ 50 W. 30th St., New York HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES THE PIONEER J. J. PERKINS, Wholesale Florist shames R o S E S-C A R N AT I O N S- V I O L E TS 115 West 30th Street, New York TELEPHONE 956 MAD SQUAHfc 48 West 30th St., N. Y. R. W PERKINS, MANAGER good stock can always bo handled ; GROWER.*, ATTENTION! WILLIAM H. SO West 29th Stre GUNTHER ■t, MEW roKK Violets Roses Carnations orchids YOUNG St NUGENT . . 'Wholesale Florists . . A ATT I rVIP Am. Beauty, Liberty. Sunrise, Bride, Brldes- llfl I I I ElfiA. maid, Jleleor.ooldeii (late, and all olhcr Had. ■»■■■ I iifc I HW| lng varieties of Roses. 42 W- 28th Street, - NEW YORK ;,?^?^^-?£H=£f-?S^£^-vK^^ THE PIONEER HOUSE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITEO Telephone. 167 Madison Square. I am receiving a full line of all Seasonable Flowers daily, and j | can fill out-of-town orders promptly. Personal attention given to all orders. Open every morning at 6 o'clock. il j| J. K. ALLEN, 106 West 28th St., New York J ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist 52 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK telephone. 1738 Madison Sqcabe ; JAMES A. HAMMOND £ 5 CUT FLOWERS \ Consignments Solicited. ► Z 113 West 30th Street, NEW YORK T ^ «Jt^« Telephone BS4 Maolson Square. ^ ■ ▼YVTTV TTTTTTTTTTTT TVVVT V ■ HICKS & CRAWBUCKl Wholesale Florists Florists' Supplies. 108 LIVINGSTON ST., Brooklyn, N. Y. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 W. 30tH St. Consignments Solicited MEW YORK Telep THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55 and 57 West 26th St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reports Weekly Payments j Tel. 2239 Mat.. Sq. J. A. MIIXJ W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Snipper ot all varieties of Cnt Flowers T.«™o».:{ffig3JsD,?SKS 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK wnoiesaiB Prices of Cut Flowers, Hew York, June 26, 1903. Prices quoted are by the hundred unless of tier wise imiiil. t, fancy— special Culls & ordinary "f IvIu-'-ly 'MaUl, fancy — spc' No 5 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 2 00 to 6 00 3.00 to 8 00 .35 to .75 to 1 00 A«08 25.00 to 50.00 35.00 to 50.00 "EniL'MS tOBirM FOBMOfi M 1.00 to 2.00 15.00 to 40.00 LO.OOto 12.00 4 00 to 5.00 1.50 to 4.00 s Of t hem heme new \ :, i i. ties. I'.erlei ii'. ill Urns Compam Were vol'N buej the 24th inst. with four wedding decorations. 1. r. Baltimore. Clul. News \ i .i ■ Club held Monday night a committee was appointed to recommend some needed changes in the constitution and by-laws and present their views at the next regular meeting. Jacdb rleplinger, gardener to Mr. William Lanahan. has invited the club to an outing July 9, from i to 8 p.m., to be held at Mr. Lanahan's country place, "Blenheim." The invitation has been accepted, and Mr. Keplinger promises a royal good time. The president of the club, R. Vincent, Jr., and his wife, sailed from New York I'", s.l. i\ for an extended trip through Europe. The club and the trade In general wish them a safe and pleasant journey. J. J. Perry has sold his store at Gay and Eager streets to "William F. Keys, who will run the business in connection with his Saratoga street store. JOHN J. PERRY. Buffalo News Jottings. Charles Hewson, of Abbott Road, is the only local craftsman attaining the distinction of owning an auto, which he claims is well adapted for his business needs, while gaining much pleasure therefrom as well. J. B. Weise, of Washington Market, sports a new delivery wagon of ap- proved pattern and finish. S. A. Anderson is serving on the County Court Jury for a two weeks' period. Christ Bartz. who for some time past has been traveling as salesman for W. F. Kasting. is home for a spell, during which he will occupy a position at Crystal Beach, a local Summer resort. N. Pi. of Cr Con visited his nephew, S. A. Anderson, over Sunday last. C. H. Joosten, of New York, was also a caller, and S. S. Skidelsky was about on Tuesday of this week. VIDI. Minneapolis. An incentive to sweet pea growing is being offered by the hading florists and seedsmen of Minneapolis in the shape of a sweet pea and annual flower raising contest. The show will be held on the second floor of the Dayton block. 710 Nicollet avenue, early in Au- gust. It is hoped to secure a showing of annuals which will do credit to the Flour City. Such flowers as sweet peas, asters, dahlias, nasturtiums, car- nations, marguerites, verbenas and gladiolus will be entered In the con- test, Liberal premiums will be offered on the best arrangement and the best bouquets. Prizes will also be offered to the school children who have re- ceived-seed from the .Minneapolis Im- port League. I 1 ha - I ' .I'.l " |..n ,'" |u p. i cent, of the door receipts to the Min- neapolis Outing Association, so that poor boys and girls who work in the factories may be benefited by the rec- reation offered by this organization. E.G.HILL&CO Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, IND. 1 WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT li oh I i's. StfDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES for florist, s. ii. i i ■ .,•,.'. i,u quo Oil I'm I I-".'.. . i Blbbons, and all Florial Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING The I.argrHl, ll.sl \.i, ul ,,,„ ,1, Most Wholesale c'ui-riower House in Chicago 32, 34, 36 Randolph SI.. CHICAGO, ILL Sj J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Cot Flowers CONSMNHCNTS SOLICITID 51 And 53 Wabdsh Ave., CHICAGO wers | ICAGO 'if THE E. F. WINTERSON CO. urn to M.K III. \ K Vt I \ I l.l:» Wholesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. 49, WABASH AVE., Ueptlon the FlorUU' Ei change wb CHICAGO, a writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 and Varieties . BEAUTY, fancy— special no. 1 1";;."";.'.'.'.'.'.'."" 1 Ordinary . = Golden Gate... I K. A. Victoria. Liberty Meteor I I price aa pots. Bend 1 Fort Ed* Or August Rolksb & Sons, New York Agents, 51 Babolat Stbkbt, Nkw York City. Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange "THRIPSCIDE" (BEOI8TEBED) GREENHOUSE FUMIGATING POWDER Is the newest and best article on the market to- day for the compete destruction of all Insects that Infest Greenhouses or Conservatories, being a special boon to Rose and Beauty growers and prepared particularly for the destruction of Green Fly and Tbrlps. There is nothing injurious in it U> plant life, i .•*p .-3x4«x :.— 3x6x18 2.00 18.00 ,.-4x8x18 2.40 22.00 8.-3x7x21... 3.00 29.00 ,.—3x5x24.... 2.75 25.00 9.-5x10x35... 8 60 60.00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ng on orders above 260 boxes, Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange For insurance against damage by hail, addn fg JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y F. H. A., Saddle River N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- vice uutoiiiiitir stop, solid link .■bam malic the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect Mention the Florists' Exchange Mention the Florists' Exchange ILL NURSERYMEN, SEED* MEN AND FLORISTS "Horticultural Advertiser This is tbe British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders) it is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF TBE "A. A." Messrs. Hill Bros., Steuben ville, O., Apr 1 ,., ,903. State that "NICOTICIDE" is the only thing they ha le found een Fly. Tobacco Warehou ING& Trading Co., Louis ille, Ky. Mention tbe Florista' Brchange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange GLASS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all other purposes. Get our fllgures before buying. Estimates freely glTOD' N. COWEN'S SON, 3t2-»4W.BIIO>DW«V, NEW YORK. UodUod th. riorll The STANDARD The lightest running, most rapid and powerful Ventila- ting Machinery in the mar- ket. T H E Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast Iron, with self adjuatme Bash-bar flips. The E. HIPPARD Y0UN6ST0WN. OHIO. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELE BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. A DIAMOND MINE RY TIME. ■Gliiws. uiibrnikahlr, perfectly t weighs only 12 1 hot Price No. 1 (dinx'iiKHjiiH loipaperfon .1 lining cut paper. Can alBo \l-.\ .-oated Full partici l:i-4 mentioned application. FLEXIBLE GLASS MFG. CO., Jackson, Michigan Room 5, Dwifrht lildg;. Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing, i June 27, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 737 CYPRESS Green House Material Hot Bed Sash Red Cedar Posts LOCKLAND LUMBER CO. LOCKLAND, OHIO Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltl HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. IO Desbrosses St., New York. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing- CYPRESS Is Far More Durable Than PINE. tcVpressi sash bars UP TO 32 FEETOR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. Send for our Circulars. THEAjT-S+earrvj lumber* (o., flkpoftSET. Boston. Mass. ^ Florists' Exchange when writing. Newport, R I. The \' w poi i H.. i tlcultural Socletj held Its Summer Bhow Jin.. 23 ind 14 Considering Hi" unpropltlous weather the display: weri ..i' roses, Most of, the exhibits were III. .. I.- l.\ I... :. I mil ilollel'S. l.aKer * Hurrell, Bummtt, N. J . had on exhlbl I .. iMh' ...II. ■I'll. .11 1. I.I.I MM hh I Iiik si. in.' very Bne types of Cattleya KiKas. 'I'll.- exhibit n:is auanb.l a nil ver medal M II. v7alsh of W is Hole, Mass.. made a very Bne Bhowlng ..i nam.. i ms.s, among which were i >. i. in. mi.- ..ii.i S .'ii The i... - kets ma.].. u|. ii> Hi' gardeners' assls i.inis were exceedlnglj in.. Poi beal basket of Bowers, other than i" es open in gardeners' assistants only, the liisi prize was won by R1. hard Wen ham, assistant to Bruce Butterton at I-:. .1. Berwlnd's; second, s. Williams, asslstanl to J. Marshall at Perrj Bel in. mi's. Best corsage bouquet, open to gardeners' assistants only Firs! prize, Richard .M.'llliam; Second, S. Williams The judges, Messrs. George K. Smirk, ..I' Summit. N. J.; Kmn.-tli Pinlayson, of Brookline, Mass.. ami I VI, i Mm t:i\ . ,.l Kail' I Ia\ .11. Mass , conscientiously performed their ardu- The Norwalks, Conn. Fnr the past two weeks the florists in tin- Norwalks have been very busy, in,. n\ \w. I. lings and the graduating ex- .nvis.-s al tin- several ladies' seminaries creating a very lively demand for flow- ers and the use of decorative plants. Rain has fallen almost incessantly for the past fortnight, and the drouth is forgotten. The carnations in the field look exceptionally well. H. M. Woundy, of New Canaan, was in town the other day, and reports the liest Sluing trade in Several years. He waited until the rain came before planum; liH carnations about -ii, nun. B. II. Sherw 1 is cutting 5,000 ear- nations per week and is getting tip-top prices for them. He planted about 15,- 000 in the tield last week. A new carnation house will soon be adied to the plant of R. G. Hanford. The house will be of the most modern type, 140 feet l..ne by 20 feet wide, and will be heated with hot water. A Lord & Burnham sectional boiler will be installed, which will also heat one or more of the other houses, and two sma II boilers will be discarded. Last Sunday was Children's Day at the Congregational Church, and each child was presented with a flowering plant on leaving the service. P. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc S^S. DILLER, CASKEY & CO., .i^nT^&s, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention Jhe Florists' Exchtnge when writing. BL00MSBURG, PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., nANUFACTURERS OP HOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED (JULF CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER QREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. ITER RIDER AND ERICSSON Hot Air Pumping Engines If water is required for household use, lawns, flower beds or stables, no pump will pump it so safely, cheaply and reliably. No danger as from steam. No complication as in gasolene engines. No uncertainty; as In windmills. Prices reduced. Catalogue "X" on application. RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO 3r> Warren Street, New York 339 Franklin Street, ISoston 002 Craig Street, Montreal, P. Q. Mention the FlorUts 40 Dearborn Street. Chieajro 40 North Ttli Street. 1'liila.leli Teniente-Key 71, Havana, Cat Glass for Greenhouses We have a limn. .1 enhouse glass of our standard quality, double thick. Florists will In- given the Advantage in price of our purchase, which was made before the raise, in-/' Send in your inquiries before . the stock is sold. Putty and other Greenhouse Building Material Carried in stock ready for prompt shipment. Lord (SL Burnham Company ^-. New Yorl; Office, St. Jan General Office 00, WorKs, es Bldtf., B'way OQ, 26th St. Irvington-on-Hudson. N.Y. -J Mention the Florists' 610 M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts — -V. : ;;■-,--, ■,;:..zzzr. GEO. H. GARLAND, Des Plaines, 111. JOHN C. HONINOER CO., CHICAGO, Selling Agents Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material CUT.AND SPLICEDSREADr FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, j= 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AT WHOLESALE. wSlXtmSSm. GET OUR PR'CES BEFORE ORDERING. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttitur. FOLEY MFG. CO. 471 West 22d St., CHICAGO, ILLS. GREENHOUSE WOODWORK, PERFECTION LIFTING APPARATUS, HINGES, PURLIN FITTINGS, HARDWARE, RED CEDAR POSTS, HOT BED SASH. Write for our Free New Catalogue. FOLEY No rotting at the ends ol bars. The end wood Is not pi perfect bearing, ami the drip falls tree into drip conductor. Your bars will last five years longer than on old style gutte the screw fastens the bar are cast on the gutter. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wr always have .'he lugs through which 733 The Florists9 Exchange June 27, 1903 The King Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, WaterTube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Mention tie Florists' Exrt. writing. B. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 60, 52, 54, 56 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Fiorina' Exchange when writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get THE -NEW DEPARTURE," xVENT)lf\TIN& ^ppuflNCE^ For Descriptive Catalogue t J. D. GARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. dwjtloo the Florists* Special Trade List. ithfrU-uiii varie&atun In. pots doz. 100 ColKt'a S<en 40th and 41st Streets OmcE «no Warercoms: WnrrEFOR HTCVV vnDK 404. 406 408.410 412 E.,Bt 34, h SI. New Catalogue. W^W H\JMS.K%. Better Get Catalogue ot MADE IN OVER 150 STYLES AND SIZES. Furman Boilers And Special Florists Prices NOW HEAT- ING OVER 20,000,000 L SQ. FEET Sc. -tiinial, Portable and Brick-se Address The HERENOEEN MFG. CO., ^"mmevm'sY. THE STANDARD F:)R Greenhouse Heating. EFFICIENT ECONOMICAL DUKABLE Greenhouse Constnirtioi] : also our HeatiuL! Catalogue. Plans and Estimates on HITCHINGS & CO. the Florists' a^chsnge THE PERFECT HORTICULTURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Deli*, fries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties WRITE OR WIRE FOB PRICES. THE PIERSON-SEFTOIM CO. Designers, Manulacturers and Builders ot Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, , JERSEY CITY GLASS MTIIT ftl ASS VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO., S3E.il I ULHOO 443-4*9 Greenwich St.| NEW YORK. For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. the Florists' N.Y. Mention th« riorlsu' Exchange wb< en 5 S i 5 I! 3 o- O £ § O |l ■_£ ■* E £ *| C/) ° « Z « o O *2 a I* UJ g 33 = I 4ri*; :^i v €-v>--- >v**v ■■' ;M **k*%£7&.& .**«■• / SW* r\V'-^/