* UMASS/AMHERST * ,1^ 312066 0348 2388 9 '^ '>*:'^ €^ /V '^^ ^'*-*<^ ^V^^:^>•■ ^^'^ iHvfl^: l';'^V^4'< |S5,' -^ ^^-/.x^."^- ^^ ,- :^.- "^C)^ :^:,S?^'f^ 4©?> Ofc .#.-':i. LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NO._ 2.S.O_Z2-_- DATE..:i- 1107. SOURCE. Dnr^.S_..£j,.S1;oTie,,_, FLOR. y a VOL. XVII. Supplement to The Florists' Exchange January 2, 1904 INDEX TO THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, VOL. XVI, 1903 ILI-USTkArRI) ARTICl.KS ARH MARKED WITH AN ( ) ASTERISK A Florist-Newspaper Man.. A. Foolish Florist A Pliiladelphia Grower Abroad A Southern Establishment (C. Ravier & Son, Mobile, Ala.) Abelia rubestris AJiies (Picea) cilieica compaeta ooncolor polita, Supplt. to No. 2... Accounts for Oreenhoiises, A System of .'Veer polymoi-phiim Acorns, Securing- and Sow- ins Adiantum Georgii scutum ramosum IHi), Advertising:, Seed Alternanthera Paronychi- oides major. Improved.. American Carnation Society, additional Prize tor Iie- troit Show Meeting- at Milwaukee — Preliminary Premium List American Park and Out- dooi- A 1-1 Association American Pomological So- ciety. Meeting and Exhi- bition at Boston American Seed Trade As- sociation . , -. Andromeda Mariana Andro.=acc villosa Annuals, Desirable Garden. Antirrhinum majus Apple Insect. An Apples, Packing Application of Business Systems to the Seed Busi- ness 2!i6, Arabis albida Arbitration, A Board of, 396, 44S, 470, Arbor vitse Avenue, An.... Supplt. to No. 13*. Aretotis grandis Ardisia crenulata Aristolochia Sturtevantii . . . Asli Trees, Various Asparagus myriocladus, ,560, iilumosus plumosus compactus Aster Hohenzollern Victoria, Miss Roosevelt.. Asters Azalea amcena 193, Mme. Van der Cruyssen., Azaleas for Christmas. Rl 4 IIS 374 BSfi* 101 624 577"' 601* 2111 314 341 221 ri6n 16.'-i 637 B Baccharis — A Seashore Plant Bamboos, Hardy Japanese Bay Trees in Winter Beech, Fern-leaved Be.oronia, Gloire de Lorraine at Cottage Gardens, N. T. Begonia.s". Little Pet Bench Arrangement Beneke, J. J. (Portraif) .. . . Black Rot of Cabbage and Cauliflower Block House, Fort Dear- boi-n Boiler Pit, A "Waterproof... Bone, Ground, for Lawns.. Books — Dictionary of Prac- tical Gardening 298* 646 70,-: 436E 257 328* So 526A 139 577 647* 176 S8»» OL. XVII. Supplement to The Florists* Exchange January 2, 1904 PAGE lollies. American and Engr- Melons, Degeneracy of.... ,,„>, ... 193 under Glass i7niii!n£r"of 70S ivi, .idel, J., The Late '^ Pots'.! 62* Mepsted, B. I, President 677 77 12 Nati . e, Presprvmg After Christ- mos -lorse Chestnut. Dwarf horticultural Science. A So ciety for Society, The Ideal 516 Horticulture and Character. 174 at St. Louis Fair 436B Hose Coupling, New Brass 677* Roller, A 116 Humorous Side, The, of the Florist's Life 204, 262 Hyacinths and Tulips 361 Hydrangea Hortensia, Pruning Thomas Hogg. Hardiness of ....' Hydrangeas Blue for Easter Ii.door not Flowerin elect C. H. A. (Portrait).. Migr.onette Seed, Growing.. Milwaukee, City Hall 15* PAGE 38S 351 399 266 ISO 149* 175 Convention, The Florists' Club, Officers of.. Foot Bridge Over North Ravine, Lake Park Greenhouse Establish- ments, Some 143*, Hotels Olympia Bowling Alleys.. Parks in 14S*, 149*, The Convention City Views of 140*, Mistletoe for Christmas. 649 Mock Orange, Sweet-scent- ed 472 Mole, The 376 Moon Flower "Vines, Pre- 656 serving 602 Moss, Spanish, for Decorat- 5 ing 399, 193 166 Protecting .7 436B Mulberry Teas, Weepin Hydrocyanic Acid Gas, 448, 473, Hypericum Van Fleetii...... I Ilex opaca, Supplt. to No. 17 Importers, National Asso- ciation •■" Insects, A Simple Remedy for ■•,•■. Iris, New Hybrid Alpme... Ivy, English from Cuttings 492 Mulching Garden Vegeta- 643 es, Bxpe.iments in Murphy, George (Portrait) . 36 142* 39* 144* 36 144* 181* 142 141* 692 5 269 257 193 Pansy Plants 449 Park SuperintenrioTii.s, New England Association of.. Pai'ks in Milwaukee — 148* Patience vs. Practical Ex- perience Paulownia imperialis. Em- press Tree, Supplt. to No. 6 134, 165, 228 Peach Stones, Sowing 53 Trees, June Budding 5 Yellows 15 Pearl Bush, The 677 Pecan, Hardness ot the 602, 624 Nuts, North 461 Pelargonium, A White 63 Pennisetum macrophyllum atrosanguineum 537* Peonies 449 from Seed New Registration of ...199, 584, Peony Committee, S. A. F., Irregularity. More Light on 420. Nomenclature Pushing the The ■ Rival ot the Rose... 324, PiGE ROSE PAGE Garden, Jackson Park, Status of Small Grower.. Cbicago 16 Sterilizer, A Simple Soil. of Sharon 314 Sterilizing Soil Trouble. A 291 Stock, White, Excelsior. PAGE 652 446* 428A 15* 465 Winter, Beauty of Nice... 503* 5S7* Stocks 148 650 Princess Alice 148 650* Roses 59,- Zi A House of Good Analysis of Best. at Peter Reinberg's 651 Stokesia cyanea Berry-Bearing 491 Store of C. B. Thompson, BuUheaded Bride 693 Louisville, Ky Everblooming, Protecting. 365 Storing Large Palms Straw Mats 472, 500, 180 Street Florists, Fees for Sub-tropical Bed in Botanic 692 63 652 Japanese Bamboos Catalogue, A • The, Regard for Flowers]. Jerusalem Cherries 444* 60S 12 637 624 36 398 399 400 175 Peppers for Christmas Mushroom Bear A. :.'.".. '.■■.'.■.■ 351 Perennial The Hardy r rower's Methods, An Petunia German Empress.. jij,-jg]jg,^ ISl Petunias, Engle's New Sm- Growing Manure for 291 &'e 634 K 63 Kalanchoe Kewensis Kalmias and Rhododen- drons, Collected 54b Kendel, C. E., Treas- urer-elect American Seed Trade Association (Por- trait) ■••.• * Kentia Belmoreana rubri caulis Industry, A Mammoth. N Natick, Mass., Annual Visit to 502 National Florists Board of Trade 421 Flower, Our 233 Neillia opulifolia 342 Nepenthes mixta 447* Nephrolepis Piersoni 559* Seotti 638* New York Florists' Club. 421, 526, Phaius grandifolius 444 692 322 715 372 324 399 646* 645* 213* Hardy, Propagating Bed for Varieties — Batter sea. Lady, 63; Blush Ram- bler, 63*, 108; Breitmey- er's New, 353; Climbing Clothilde Soupert, 29, 414; Cook's No. 115, 645*; Cook's No. 160, 645*; Dcrrance's No. 6, 644*; La Detroit, 644*; Leo XIII.. 134, 421; Meyer, Conrad F.,524; Northei'n Light, 134; Philadelphia Rambler, 644*; Pink Rambler, Lady Gay, 177*- Rugosa, 39; Uncle John. 651; Viger, Mme... Rudbeckias Rust Joints, Making Senders, Edgar, A Card ot Thanks from 110* 528 526 528 624 446 527 422 ;550» Garden, Washington 212* Substitute for Coal 290 Sunflowers, Miniature 388 Sweet Pea Circuit 221 Society, London, Exhibi- tion of 100 Sweet Peas 15, ISO, 656 in Colorado 294 Sporting of 60 Varieties — Bridesmaid. 643; Evening Star, 643; Higginson, Jr., Mrs. George, 643; Norton, Flora, 643; Nymphsea, 643; Scarlet Gem, 374; Sunrise, 643; Sunset... 643 649 Phlox, Blue Hills ...:::::'.:'. 173 Saxltraga B.ir,seria-.,a 646 ciliata as a Pot Plant 472* Scale, San Jose 257, 285 radiata Picea (abies) " compacta. Supplt. to No. 22 584 Englemanni 546* Morinda 705* pungen'= — Koster's Blue. . . 461*j 491 Remontl 491* Pimelea spectabilis 611* Pipe, Patching Cracked 376 Pitcher's Wonderful Vital- ity 84 Plans for Parks Sceery, Ed. (Portrait) 473 Seashore Plant, A — Bac- charis 577 Seed Advertising 165 Cabbage, in 1904 599 Crops. Connecticut 76. 487 ^„^.,.., English 22'7 Tobacco "ste^ Outing *. 12 Plant and Animal Breeding New York Market, 1903 713 660 Handy 29! Knot. A Kudzu Vine ••• T.'vvk L. H. (Portrait).. Nomenclature, Plant Novelties for 1904 388, Nursery Intorests, Georgia. Stock. Canadian Law Rel- ative to Imports of Trade. The Nurseryman's Generosity, A Nursprymen and Advertis- 657 498 677 491 624 101 60 Association Names. Orthography of. . . Novelties and Other Notes Plants and the Plant Trade. Decorative Hardy, Notes on Table to South Africa, Embargo on Platycodon Leichtlinii Pope Leo and the Gardener. Poppies, Papaver, Hybrid. German 124 Holland 228 in Canada 312 Long Island 4, 487 Nebraska 76 Free, Abuse, The 552 Millet, Duty on 575 Season, The, in New Eng- land 459 Station, California Select- ed as National 255 Trade in 1903, The 703 Outlook, The • 594 16 Seeds, Government Distri- Table Plants Tamarisk, The 281: Temperature for Perns and Palms 39 Temperatures for Carnation Houses HS Texas State Floral Society.. 241 Theft, A Mean 206 Thermometer, A Defective.. 656 Thorn, Christ's 127 Thrips on' Carnations... 110, 148 Spraying for m Thujopsis dolobrata 517* 424 649 5S5 692 49S 10 63 649 Tomatoes on Guernsey Isl and 582 Toronto Tumble Downs 526 Traendly. P. H. (Portrait).. 6S9 Tree Planting in Cities 716 Trees, Pudd.ing Roots of.. 341 Ripening of Wood of 285 Tulip, Time to Plant 400 Trunk for Shipping Cut Plowei-s 656 Tulip Bulbs, Ploriterous. Pric s. Some Old-Time. 326* 412 646* 136 63 613 77 615 602 5 192 515 436B Labor jn ■■ lion. The Larch. European, Disease in Last Shnii.. to Flower. The.. Laurel, Haidy English Lavender Lawns, Ground Bone for.... Leaves, Autumn Stripping from Trees..... Lemon, Fred. H. (Portrait). 526A Lilac, Forcing 656 Lilies for Pot Culture 2W in Japan • Lilium auratum. Dwarf Form of Harrisii for Easter Lily Easter, Propagation of /!„„„, aoo,=l 5S* 62*. 86. Shirley 108 Oak, Scarlet 365 Privet, Golden, Manda's 174 111 iirom Seed. -..38*. 62*, 86. Growing in the South — Lily of the Valley 656, 'Field Planting of Transplanting Locust Skipper, Common... Lonicera Hildebrandti Lord & Burnham Catalogue ' Lychnis viscaria, fl. pi 148 62 693 393 273 87 63 41 270* M Obituary— Arnold, J. W., 135; Asmus, E. G. (Por- trait), 686; Brailsford, John, 444; Burt, Henry, 80; Cottam, G. T. N., 609; Cross. James, 322; Crozy, Antoine' (Portrait), 60S; Dawson, Charles Jackson, 322; Emery, Henry D., 686; Geist, F. J., 108; Harding, Wm. T., 108; Hews, A. H. (Portrait), 108; Kruse, G^oree A., 609; McClunie, T. B., 61; Olmsted, Fred- erick Law (Portrait), 262, 263; Powell. Clark R.. 444; Rau, Nikolaus, 471; Reh- aer, E.. 135. Rowley, Brainard N., 713; Taylor, David L., 654; Van Brunt, Cornelius, 397; Wade, Jas. Barton (Portrait), 322; Weathered, Thomas W. (Portrait), 609, 054; Zeller, Charles (Portrait) Odonto.elossum crispum Hedge and Clematis Ar bor Hedges Setting Protecting Hydrangeas . . . Protest, An Unique bution of, 4, 28, 124, 601, 603, 6S6, 703 Resolution on 601 Important Decision on 460 Sowing : 546 637 u United States Ctit Flower Company, The 374* 70S 257 Selag-nella Watsoniana Shasca Daisies Daisy, The -^'s Shortia galacifolia 651* 436B Shrubs, Tall, Bright-colored 517 229 Si "-ilcea Candida, Rosy Gem 524 Pruning Hedger'.T.V. '.'.'.■.■.■.■. 436B Slugs and Snails, Protection 193 Against ■'l" 517 Smith. Elmer D. (Portrait). 553 Smokestack, Renewing '"' 560 Size of ISO, 87 Snails in Pansy Frames Pyrus iaponica':: ■.::'.:'.:.■::.■ 314 Snowben-y, The White and ^!^^r:::::::::::::::. m s.'^'F.-a^;The:and-«ie pruiiitolia. Supplt. to No fill Vale of Cashmere, Prospect ydrangea Hortensia Root, Fruit Trees Pteris cretica magniflca vv'^ilsoni Putty Park. Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplt. to No. 8* V.n der Cruyssen, E. (Por- trait) Ve ey Establishment, Port Wayne, Ind Vetch. Hairy, for Seed 87 Viburnum Sieboldii 472 Vine, The Chinese Matri- 500 mony Vines on Ruins of Phelps 602 Manor House. Supplt. to No. 4 32.'! 206 657 500* 256 314 Special Societies ' 174 "Violet Foliage Damping Off. 20 Q Quercus laurifolia (Laurel oak). Supplt. to No. 15... Quinces, Layering 12 87* Ohmer, C. J (Portrait) Oleanders 472 Onion Set Industry, The 145* Onions in California Oranges. Otaheite Orchid Guide, Sander's, Ad- dendum to Orchids at Summit, N. J... for Cut Flowers Ormsby Patent, The Orthography of Plant Names 61 577 101 517 29 389 M^CuUough, J. Chas. (Por- trait) 60, McKlnlev Memorial Fund.. 233, Machine, A Soil-Carrying... Magnolia and Other Seeds, . Sovi.ig .: Soulangeana, Summer Flowering ot Magnolias, Planting, In Au- tumn Propagation of Mahonias for Undergrowth. Maidenhair Tree 341 Oxydendron arboreum Manure, Sheep, for Carna- tions 148 M i. p 1 e , Variegated Ash- leaved 126 Market, New York's Pro- posed Plant and Flower... 14* Maurandya grandiflora atro-coerulea 3S8 Mayfleld Nurseries and Seed I Farm, Minn 461 1' Mealy Bug Epidemic In Cal- :". Ifornla 551 on Coleus ■•• "28 '■'"MeconopBls a(8Uleata .,.20B», 2W spotted" 139 Raspberries 526 396 53 216 13 500 543 622 649* 16 207 587 65 585 77 Closer Relations with... Convention.. 134. 174, 238, Delegates, List ot Group of Editorial Comment on.. Entertainments 233 Officers and Directors, 1903 139* Oflicers for 1904 201 "Peony Association" 135 Preliminary Program, Milwaukee Convention of 84, President Burton's Ad- dress Snap Shots State Vice-Presidents' Reports.... 205, 237, 345, Trade Exhibit Views of ....234*. 235*, Society for Horticultural Science 526, 199 422 212 239 Princess ot Wales, Spot on 233 Violets a.t Pou.ghkeepsie Sliow 84* 587 234 Growing House of, William Fend- ley, Brampton, Out 422* 273 w 553 656 Paint tor Heating Pipes Palms, Soil for Temperature for Pamphlets, American Car- nation Society's Report, 1903, 238; Burbank, Lu- ther, 213; Heating, Hints on. 498; Moninger Cata- logue, The, 238: Pecan Tree, 213; Report of Mis- souri Botanical Garden... 216 39 39 447 Reflections on Current Top- ics.... 61, 290, 397, 445, 585, 655 Registration of Peonies. 584, 652 Plant, by S. A. P. O. H... 262 Rental. A Question of 400 Retail Store. A Paterson (N. J.) 473* Recall Trade, The 373, 399 Advertising 647* Christmas Bells 647 Christmas Preparations... 681 , ,, , . . New Year's Business 717 Soil-Carrymg Machine, A.. Store Management 423 for Palms and Lihes Thanksf?iving Day 551 Soils, and Pertilizers.. . Wedding Decorations ... 445 Sow Bugs a.id Millipedes.. Retailer, The, at the Flower Spider, A Black... SjiQ^ 526C* Spiriea, Autumn-flowerWg. Retlnispora plumosa 414* Sanderi 560, 638* squarro:,a. Supplt. to No. 24 654 Rhododendron Beds, Pro- tecting 461 Sprinkler, Shemi-.u Rhododendrons in Winter .. 546 Spruce. Douglas, Rosa Damascena 374* growing A'--"'-: Rose Christening, Breitmey- Station Workers, Changes er'a Sons' 657i 717 Among ...~. 137 349 208 236* floribunda forcing Twice ....351, 398, tomentosa. White-flowered Sporting ot Sweet Peas Spray to Use, The Fast- Wa.ges, A Question of Waite, W. H., Presentation to Walnut, English, Hardiness of j^,j. Walsonia, New White.. 180*, 237* W^^isds. Exterminating on Walks, Destroying 341 Westcott, John, Presenta- tion to White Flowers for a Border Ply, The 324, 398, 424 Whitewash for Fruit Trees. Whiting. R. W. (Portrait)... Wholesalers and Retail Work Willow Baskets tor Nur- serymen Windbreaks, Trees as.. Window Box Plants Wistaria A Summer-pruned Another Poor Florist's... Hardiness of Worcester (Mass.) Conserv- atories *. 550^ 713 145* 39 714 110 448 491 272 400 101 60 577 677* 491 ISl 472 269 693 693 677 690 717 587 69:1 41-1 472 351* 44S 127 127 Y 135 Year, The, 1903 712 We are a straight ehoot and aim to grovt into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XVI. No. J NEW YORK, JULY 4, J903 One Dollar Per Year HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Large plants in tubs and barrels for July and August flowering. We have a large stock of tliese grown especially for summer-flowering. Plants are now beginning to show color. We find a large demand for these at summer resorts and watering places especially. They pre splendid for lawn decoration, and find a ready and increasing sale. They are in splendid shape and exceedin^jly good value at the prices named, which are as follows : Fine large plants in tubs, 15 or more blooms each, $2.00 each. Larger specimens in barrels, 35 or more blooms each, $5.00 each. BEGONIA 6L0IRE DE LORRAINE We offer a fine stock of this — one of the most salable and desirable plants for Christmas trade. Everyone should grow a stock of it. Strong plants, 2%-iu. pots, $15.00 per 100. THE PIERSON FERN (INephrolepis F*iersoni) If you have not secured all you want, now is the time to do so. We have a tip-top lot of selected plants, which we guarantee will give satisfaction. There is bound to be a tremendous demand for tins as it becomes more widely distributed and more generally known. There is nothing like it for a money-maker that has ever been sent out in new plants. We offer strong young plants from 2)^-in. pots, at $9.00 per doz. ; 50 plants at 60 ots. each; 100 plants at 50 cts. each; 500 plants at 45 cts. each; 1000 plants at 40 cts. each. Also extra large plants for immediate sale, 6-in. pots, at $27.00 per doz. ; 50 plants at $1.80 each; 100 plants at $1.50 each. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Ondson, New York EicejtlODaiHy floe Rose Flaats. Ovd Boot stool BRIDE and ( 2X Inch a';'lo BRIDESMAID \ 4 Inch g,V;VL Now is the time to order before stock is all sold. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. UcDtloB the Florists* KENTIA SEED NEW CROP We have just received a shipment of Kentja Seed In splendid condition, having never imported a better lot. All large seeds, showing strong, healthy, plump germs. KENTIA BELMOREANA, $3.50 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 3.50 PER 1000 SEEDS^ PER 1000 SEEDS; $12.00 15.00 PER CASE OF 4000 SEEDS. PER CASE or 6000 SEEDS. PANSY SEED li^. Benary's Non Plus Ultra, the richest mixture ever sent out ; per trade pkt. of 1500 seeds, SOc, ; per oz., $8.00. American Grown, saved by leading special- ists, blending all possible colors and varieties, large flowers; per trade pkt. of 1500 seeds, Z^.\ peroz., $5.00. CINERARIA Grandiflora, Giant Prize strain ( Per tr. pkt.. Dwarf " " " j $1.00; Stellata, fine for florists' window") i/^ tr. pkt., display ( 60c. CHINESE PRIMROSE Giant single, fringed, Snowball, Giant Pink, Royal Red, Royal Blue, or all varieties mixed, trade pkt., $1.00; V2 trade pkt., 60c. Primula Stellata (Star Primrose), white, pink or mixed, trade i>kt., $1.00 ; y^ tr. pkt., 60c. Obcomica Grandiflora, mammoth mixed, trade pkt., $1.00; 3^ trade pkt., 60c. COLD STORAGE ULIUM LONGIFLORUM 1-9 Inch bulbs, 300 In a boi, $7.SOperlOO; $60.00 per 1000. Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY $15.00 per 1000. STARTED GANNAS FROM FLATS, as previously advertlMd, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per IQOO. DORMANT GANNAS, all Varlotlos $12.50 per 1000. StoTinrhna in diameter, in flne fresh con- dition, $1.50 per dozen; ?12.00 per 100. GLUGAS & BGDDINGTON GG. 812-814 Greenwich St., CORNER JANE STREET TELEPHONE 4390 SPRJNO New York Gify Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents o< SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS B.& A. SPECIALTIES ^^K g^ ^r ^^MT ^SK ^» Have Many Thonsands of KENTIAS, ABAUCABIAS. .K'.^m.JL^J^l^Ll^P FICUS and BAY XB££S. Many florists at this season of the year are looting for something to grow on dnring the Summer, Here is an opportunity to purchase such stock, and every enterprieingman will no doubt avail himself. KENTIA BELMOREANA. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. No. of Height, Inch leaves ins. 2ii 3-1 3 4-5 4 6.8 5 5-6 ii^ 5-6 10-12 15-18 18-22 22-24 8 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-9 7-9 24-26 28-28 28-30 30-33 33-38 36-40 40-45 45-50 50-55 55-60 60-85 65-70 Per doz. $1 50 3 00 4 00 6 50 9 00 Each $1 00 1 25 1 76 2 50 3 00 400 5 OO 6 60 7 50 10 00 12 50 16 00 65-70, $17. 7-8 feet. Per 100 $12 00 15 00 25 00 50 00 76 00 Per doz. $10 00 15 00 21 00 25 00 36 00 48 00 60 00 75 00 85 00 115 00 146 00 ,50 each. $25.00 to Per 1000 $100 00 140 00 225 00 No. of Inch, leaves Height Per doz. 3 3-4 12 in. $2 00 4 4-5 15 4 00 6 5 16-18 6 00 iii 5 18-20 7 60 6 5 20-24 9 00 1500 9 10 12 tubs 12 Made-up plants, 14 $35.00 each. PHCESriX CANARIENSIS, We have a very fine lot of these, fine for decorating or retail sales, from $5.00 to $20.00 each. ARAUCABIA EXCELSA. Each 6 in. pots, 10-12 ins. high $0 75 6" " 12-14 ■' " 100 6" ■■ 14-16 " " 125 ARAUCABIA EXCELSA GLAUCA. Each 6 in. pots, 10 ins. high $0 75 Specimen plants $2.00 to $3.00 IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOR PRICES No. of Inch leaves Height 5-8 6-6 Per 100 $16 00 25 00 60 00 60 00 75 00 Each $1 00 1 26 1 60 2 00 300 4 00 560 7 50 12 60 24-28 28-30 30-32 32-38 38-12 48-52 62-60 60-85 85-75 7-8 ft. 18 00 Per 1000 }140 00 226 00 Per doi. $10 00 12 00 16 00 20 00 30 00 60 00 6-7 6-7 6--V 6-7 6-7 10 6-7 12 tnbs ^-8 12 " made np 7-9. $20.00 to $30.00 each. HTDRAKGEA Otaksa and Thomas Hoesr. Very fine decorative plants. 14 In. tubs, $2.60 and $3.50 each. FCNK lA VAEIEGATA, in potB, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHn, $10.00 per 100. SPECIMEN ENGI.ISH IVT,6-7ft..$1.00e«ll. BOX'WOOD, In Standards. Pyramids. Globe end Clipped forms ; all sizes. Ask for Prices. GABDENIA VEITCHU, 8 in. pote, per daa., $6.00; 7 in. pots, per doz.. $12.00. DUTCH, FRENCH and JAPANESE. All Kinds. We are pleased at all times to receive visitors *t our Nurseries. We haTe 76 acres planted ' 3t Interesting stock in the country. Ask for Fall Bulb Catalogrue Now Ready. >lut«4 Witt t most interesting BOBBINK & ATKINS, Bxdbanffa wbea wrltlac. Rutherford, N- J* The Plorists' Bxchange St. Davids Island Only Lilies Free From Disease. Will be ready for delivery In July. Let us quote you on your wants. W.EllOn&SOHUEwToK First (jttality= iStrictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. WWTE FOB SPEOiAi' Quotations James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Mention the Plorlat*' Bicbang* when wrlttni. CALLA BULBS. 3i to 1 In. dlam $1.76 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000 lln. tol^ln" .... 3.00 per 100; 28.00 per 1000 l}ito2in. " 5.50 per 100. 2 in and over " 7.50 per 100. Send for Trade List and Catalogue. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. CINERARIA. Pbts lATge Flowering:, Splendid Mixed. . 50c. & $1,00 Large Flow^ering: Dwarf, Splendid Mixed 50c.&$1.00 Primula, Chinese Fringed, Sepa- rate or Mixed BOc. Pansy, Snperb Mixed. Unexcelled Strain H oz. 76c., Pkta. $5.00 W. G. BEGKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Uention ths Florllt*' Exchang* when writing. RUPP XXX SEEDS. ■-k « ^ J Improved Clilnese Finest grown r l*inil*OSG ^66U large flowering fringed, single and double half pkt., 50 ctB. fifteen varieties mixed, 500 seeds, $1.00; Have also the varieties separate. PANSY FINEST GIANTS The best large flowering varieties, critically selected. Mixed, 5000 seeds, $1.00 ; half plit., 50 ct8. ; highly praised by our many florist customers. jlSf 600 Seeds of GIANT "Mme. FERRET" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. Daisy. Finest Double Giant, pure white and rose, mixed orseparate, 1000 seeds, 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Finest dwarf large flowering tigered and spotted, 1000 seeds, 60 cts. PRIMULA OBCONICA Grandiflora. Finest large flowering to be had. 1000 seeds, 50c. CINERARIA. .Finest large flowering dwarf, mixed, 1000 seeds, 50 cts. Gash. A pkt. o£ the new eTer-blooming Forget-me-not "Constance" added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, ^F^iSSS^Er Shiremanstown, Pa. mm WHITE FLOIWERED BEIUDII. NOW READY. The purest strain in existence, of which _we control entire stock. 1000 $7.5(1 9.50 7.50 Choice Bulbs $ .85 Oxalis Bermuda Butter Cup, Mammoth 1.00 " " " " strong 85 Samples mailed if desired. Lilium :Ka.rrisii. 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, buei- nessllke packing and handling, all go to make success with Harrisli. We Invite your orders under these conditions. Our bulbs will pay you. Write for prices before closing any forcing stock orders. 84 & 86 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. \(aiigtoi^ee6tore 14 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. FERNS Ferns in Flats. STUMPP & WALTER CO. IN FLATS Ready for Delivery, July 15 Each flat contains 110 clumps of small plants, which can be divided in 3 to 5 plants accordingly, all ready for pottinp. We can furnish these ferns, grown sei> irately each flat containing any one of the following Borts, ferns all good sal- able varieties. =^Aspldlum tensimense =^Cyrtomium Falcatum Lastrea Arlstata *• Varlegata Poiypodlum Aureum Pteris Adiantoides " Hastata *' Gllbertll CretlcaMagnlfica " " Alba Lineata " WImseltil " Sleboldi * " May)! Mixed Varieties. Varieties marked * can only be supplied in con- junction with orders for other sorts. Price, $2.00 per fiat. 50 BARCI^AV STm NE^V VOBK. Branch Store, 404 East 34th Street. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. CALLA BULBS August 1st delivery. Extrachoice large bulbs, $5.00 per 100. Express paid by us at above figures, CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO. P.O.Box 103. Uentlon the FlorlBtl' LOOMIS, CAL. Bxch.nK. when vrrltlns. GUERNSEY RULBS as grown by HUBERT & CO. I.tl " " 50i-. 4.00 M to Monster fl.25 10 00 CALIjA, .ill sound center shoots, ready In August. SEASONABI,E SEEDS. 100 1000 Asparagiis Sprengeri 20 $1.00 *• decunabens (novelty) 85 7.50 Phoenix reclinata (true) 40 3 00 " canariensis (true) 30 2.50 Primula siuensis fimb., in pure white, rose, crimson, blue, white 100 lOOO 1.76 1.60 with yellow eye 25 Primula mixed 20 Cineraria hybridA grandiflora, maxima or dvparf. Pkt. 26 fits ; 5 pktB., %\M. Calceolaria, finest tigered, and spotted, large flowers. 500 seeds. 25 cts. PANSY, The Choicest. Prize strain, any color, any sort or mixed. 1000 seeds, 25 cents: 5000 seeds, $1.00; ounce, $5.(10. Send for new catalogue. Address, H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, New York. Mention the Florists' Eschange when writing. BAY TREES standard, extra fine, 2 ft. diam., in crown, $10.00 per pair- Pyramids, " " 5 " higii and over, 10.00 per pair. L,A.XANIA BORBONICA, extralarge $3 00 each. " " fine stock 1.26 " CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS, the true long leaf variety. Stems from % lb. to 6 lbs., $7.50 per 100 lbs. FERN BAL1,S, in fine condition, 7x9, $22.50 per 100. Prices on all Fall Plants and Bulbs Cheerfully Given. F. W. O. 5CHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. Ifentton the Florists* Bzidiaoxe wben wrltUtg. July 4, ltO< The Plorists' Hxchange THE LAST CALL EXCEPTIOMAL QUALITY UNPRECEDENTED VALUE Dwarf Excelsior Double Pearl loo mo MAMMOTH BUI^BS, 4-6 inches and over $0.40 $3.0« SECOND SIZE, 3-4 inches and over 26 1.60 KINCLY COLLECTION PANSY Unquestionably the Finest Strain of Giant Pansy now offered to the trade. 1000 seeds, 30c,; 2000 seeds, 50c.; &000 seeds, $1.00; peroz., $5,00. Gineraria, Calceolaria and Chinese Primrose UNRIVALED STRAINS FROM ENGLISB SPECIALISTS Cineraria— English Prine Giant-Flowering, Mixed, per pkt. 600 seeds, 25e.; J^ tr. pkt. 50c.; tr. pkt., $1.00 Calceolaria— " " " " " " 500 seed.i, 26c. ; HS " 60c.; " 1.00 Prlnaula— (Chinese Primrose) English Prize, Fringed, Mixed, per 100 seeds, 25e. ; 500 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds, $1.50. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. IICDtloD tbe riorlstfl' Exchange when writing. B A M Q Y C B B n ^^^ crop now ■ '*"^^" O^^*^ ready — my own saving — large flowering, every conceivable shade, color and markinK. Pkt., 25c.; H oz.. $1.00; oz., $3 00. Aslo at wholesale— Mr. B O'Neil, Florist. Elgin, III., writes: " The best misture of Panics I ever had." FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, L. !., N. Y. Uentton the FIoriatB* Exchange when wrltlnff. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK. NEW YORK. Uentlon the PlorlBts* Exchange when writing. Pansy Seed. " IMsr SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE SEED CO., Grangre P. O., Baltimore, Md. UentloD tbe Plorlats* Bxchange when writing. PANSY SEED THE JENNINGS STRAIN Ne-w Crop Seed. No\«- Ready* Saved from fineBt Block. Finest mixed, loz.,$5.00: pkt. of 3000 seeds, $1.00; 1/2 pkt., 50 cts. Separate colors In blue, black, red, white and yellow, 50 cts. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. liock box 254. Grower of the Fin est Pansies. Ifentloo the riorlsta' Exchange when writing. HERMITTE, LEMOYNE & GO. Ollioules (Var) France, General Agents for The Association of the Most Important Bulb Growers of Ollioules, offer White Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus Paper White, Freesia, L ilium and all French Bulbs in First Quality, as follows : FRENCH BULBS White Roman Hyacinths, 11 to 12 cent., 63 francs ; 12 to 13 cent., 83 francs ; 12 to 15 cent., 90 francs; 13 cent, and above, 110 francs. Narcissus Grandiflora, 12 cent, and above, 23 francs; 13 cent, and above, 27 fremes. liilium Candidum, 20 cent, and above, 110 francs. 1st choice, 15 Freesias Eetracta Alba, francs (1 frane= $.193). Prices on other bulbs submitted on appli- cation. We are direct representatives of tlie Growers, and, acting in their name, can offer our goods direct to the Trade (setting aside the agency of the mereliants here), at the prices which must be paid at Ollioules to the French merchants, who ordinarily supply American purchasers. We can therefore assert, without fear of being contradicted, that competition will not be dreaded by us. CABCe ADDRESS, LEHOYKR OLLIOULES. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA. Unquestionably the beat mixture of Chinese Primroses. It contains the largest variety of the beat sell- ing colors. Flowers large, beau- tifully fringed, borne in large clusters well above the rich, green leaves. Pkt. (250 seeds), 50c.; 5 pkt., {1250 aeeda), ?2.00. CHINESE PRIMULA. Chiswick, red; Alba Magnifica, white, blue, pink, .strljjed. Each, per pkt. of 250 serds, 50c. ; 1000 seeds, $1.75. DOUBLE CHINESE PRIMULA,wbite, pink, red or mixed, per pkt , 50c. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture Consists of a misture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (lOOD seeds), 50c. ; 3pkts., ?1 25. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA. choicest mixture, pkt., 50c. . For a full list Of all other season- able seeds, such as Pansies, Cycla- men and Perennials, send for our midsummer list of bulbs. To be had for tlie asking. Ten per oent. discount on flower seed orders amounting to $2.00 and over for CASH WITH ORDER. Chinese Primrose — Type of International Strain. 14 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. l^iigliaii^ee^tore 84 & 86 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. sooo wioie Damis eoots Best mixture of named Cactus and Show varieties, all oolors, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. A.B.DAVIS&SON,Purcellville,Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CANNAS Cannas and Geraniums 66.00 per 100. THE EllZIBnil NURSERY CO.. ELIZABETH, N. J. Uentlon tbe FlorlatB* Bzcbange wbeo wrtttag. Michell's Exhibition Pansies. A magulflcent strain of Giant Exhibition Pansies that cannot be surpassed tor size or colorings, Tr. pkt., 50c. : J Oz., 75c. ; Oz., $5.00. CINERARIA, Michell's Prize Dwarf, mixed 60c. i Tr Pkt. " Tall '■ .... 60c. " " PRinULA Sinensis, Prize Strains, mixed 60c. Separate Colors, Bed, White, Blue 60c. " CALCEOLARIA, Hyb Grand., mixed 60c. Write for Special Price List of Seed and Bulbs. 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Exchange wbeo writing. $1.00 Tr. Pkt. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 HENRY F. MICHELL, GROWERS and IMPORTERS, Uentlon tbe Florists' a Giant Fancy Pansy, PHILADELPHIA 55 The Finest Strain of Mixed Pansies. Trade pkt., 50c. ; J oz. 75c. ; oz. $5.00. D. LANDRETH & SONS Florist Department, 1217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Bxcbange wbeo writinc. Callas-Fraesias Ready tor delivery during July and August. Will book your order now at the foUowlng prices : CALLAS 1 to l>i In. In diameter at $3.00 per 100. l>i to 2 •■ " 6.50 2to2>i •• " 7.60 FREESIAS Ji In. In diameter at $3.00 per 1000. y, ■■ " 4.25 ■• r, •• " 7.50 " PACKING FBEE. We also offer the following PALM SEEDS Phosnix Canariensis at $1.00 per 1000. Phoenix Recllnata at $3.00 per 1000. Washingtonia Fillfera at 76c. per pound (in hull). Wasfaingrtonia Bobusta at $1.00 per pound (in hull). Cash with order from unknown parties. GERMim SEED { PLIIIT CO., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Uentlon tbe Florist*' Bxcbange when writing. Kstabllsbed xSo£. For over a hundred yeari hare been nnlTersally recognized as the standard of excellence. Florists are Invited to send for our prices on Lilium Harrisii and Lilium Longiflorum and all otlier bulbs. Also Cycas Revoiuta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Seett Trade Report. AIVIERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Willard. Wethersfield. Conn., pres- dent; C. N. Page. Des Moines. Iowa, vice-president; J. Chas. McCullough, Cin- cinnati, O.. second vice-president; C. E. Kendel. Cleveland. O., secretary and treasurer; W. W. Templin, Calla, O., as- sistant secretary. NEW YORK.— Carl Cropp, secretary and treasurer Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, sailed for Eu- rope July 1 on s.s. Statendam. He waa accompanied by Mrs. Cropp and son. NEW YORK.— Louis Goeppinger, representing Piegnaux & H. Lorln, suc- cessors to AndrS Leroy & Cie., seed growers, Angers. France, arrived on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm on his annual tour of the United States. His ad- dress until the end of July will be IMeyer's Hotel, Hoboken, N. J. The Tennessee cantaloupe and green bean crops are reported short this sea- son. Directors of the Whitney-Noyes Seed Company, of Buffalo, N. Y.. have been elected as follows: Charles T. Le- Compte. Howard B. Smith, E. M. Da- vis, F. B. Harwood and C. A. Whitney. Magnolia, N. C, is said to be the largest shipper of tuberose bulbs in the world. From. 2,000,000 to 3,000.000 are shipped out annually. Hundreds of acres are planted in tuberoses, cannas and dahlias every year. One firm has 400 acres of dahlias this year, which are being grown for the tubers alone. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILAOELPHIA. Blue List of Wholesale Prioes mailed only to those who plant for profit :::::::: Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. NJIRGISSUS AID DAFFODILS For Forcing. We have over 40 acres devoted entirely to the culture ot these beautiful harbingers ol Spring. (Trade only). Before placing your orders writ© to W. HAUGER & SONS, 6iiirnsiy, Eiglmd UantloB th. Florist.' Bx.tt«J«. yt.B wTltlM. Beaulieu's Hardy White Onion Send for testimonials. On page 85 of Greiner"s " New Onion Culture.'" ap- pears an account of this Onion. Special Offer. Every purchaser of one or more pounds of seed can have a copy of this new book, free. Pansy Seed as usual. Any one ordering a copy of The American Car- nation at f 3.60. through me. wiU receive M oz. ot Mme. Ferret Pansy Seed (value $1.26) free. BEAm,IErr,"Woodliaveii,N.Yo UentloB th. Florist.' BicbMi*. wSes writtaj. The Plorists' Exchange S400,000 California Privet and more tlian 400 Tari- eties of HARDY ORNA- MENTAL STOCK. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. MentloD the Floriato* Bxchange whcp writing. ^__ Long Island Seed Crops. The outlook of the seed crop on Long Island is along some lines more hope- ful than at our last report. Thus far the "what might have been" under dif- ferent climatic conditions has been averted. The rain has been and is still excessive, but has done no injury to the seed crops, as the temperature has been so cool that we have escaped the blight, which is always to be feared when there is a marked degree of hu- midity. It is not yet too late to es- cape the blight's fatal work on cab- bage, but the kale has seemingly passed the danger point. A brief summary of conditions is as follows: Cabbage.— The output of last year's stock is about five-eighths of acreage contracted for— a very heavy loss — the cause of which seems to be little un- derstood, as some of the fields that made great promise when the plants were set in April now are almost bar- ren. The writer saw one such a field yesterday that In early Spring could not have been better; now the owner does not expect to get twenty-five pounds per acre, and his estimate is not high. Another field of two acres, not far distant, the plants In which looked equally as strong, but no better. Is a magnificent sight; scarcely a plant dropped out, and the grower would not accept an offer to pay for 600 pounds per acre. And both fields were from the same stock of seed. On the other hand, many pieces that seemed very good and promised a fair yield have al- most entirely dropped out; and others that made but a feeble start have picked up considerably and will give a fair yield. Should favorable weather prevail from now until harvest, there will be a heavier crop than was sup- posed possible, as the seed pods are well filled and the seeds will be very large and plump, which will materially add to the number of pounds. From a careful Inspection of at least fifty fields covering the entire cabbage seed grow- ing district, I am convinced there will not be more than 30 per cent, of an average crop from the acreage con- tracted for last year. But with the great surplus on hand, all contracts ■will be filled, excepting for some few kinds, for which there Is but little demand. The kale crop was seriously Injured by drouth, but, as a whole, the crop Is looking well, with a reasonable hope for nearly an average yield. A few days of sunshine will secure a good crop. Ruta baga, small at the start. Is con- stantly "growing beautifully less." Fortunately some parts of our country are making a better showing than Long Island. Spinach Is a surprise. Some pieces that the growers were almost ready to turn under, since the rainy season com- menced, have made a marvellous growth; one field In particular will yield 1.000 pounds per acre, conditional, of course, to favorable weather from now until harvest. American Seed Trade Association. The following additional firms were elected to membership at the Atlantic City convention: Hey man Milling Co., Monroeville, O. ; Sherman & Eberle, Albany, N. T.; J. F. Noll & Co., New- ark, N. J.; B. F. Spears & Sons, Paris, Ky.; The Thielman Seed Co., Erie, Pa.; S. T>. Crosby Co., New Tork; W. A. Simpson & Co., Baltimore; P. B. Mingla & Co., Philadelphia; Wood Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Ky.; Harvey Seed Co., Montgomery, Ala.; Wm. G. Scarlet & Co., and S. L. Lamberd Co., Baltimore, O.; Texas Seed & Floral Co., Dallas, Tex.; Moore & Simon and Charles H. Rowe, Philadelphia. Executive Committee — Messrs. Wal- ter P. Stokes, J. B, Northrup, H. M. Schisler, Mel Webster, and M. H. Duryea. Membership Committee — ^Messrs. Al- bert McCuIIough, G. B. McVay, and S. E. Brlggs. Two very pleasant features of the convention occurred at the close of the proceedings — one, when the retiring president, Mr, Stokes, was presented with a handsome timepiece and a cut glass pitcher with silver ornamenta- tion, the articles being handed to Mr. Stokes by Albert McCullough, who, on behalf of the delegates, made a neat speech admirably suited to the occa- sion; the other, when retiring Secretary and President-elect Willard was the re- cipient of a clock, also, Mr. Burpee do- ing the honors in the latter Instance in his usual felicitous style. Both the gentlemen, now so well "timed," were taken aback by the generosity of their confreres, but each tendered his profuse thanks for this mark of appreciation on the part of the association. The Wholesale Seedsmen's League while In session at Atlantic City last week elected the following officers: President, F. W. Bruggerhof (re- elected); vice-president, B. J. North- rup; secretary and treasurer, B. Land- reth (re-elected). The board of direc- tors remains unchanged, as the three members whose terms had expired were re-elected to serve another three years. GEN EVA NEW YORK A Field Day at Fordhook. Saturday, June 27, 1903, was a gala day at Fordhook Farms. On that day the delegates to the convention of the American Seed Trade Association at Atlantic City, N. J., their ladies and friends, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Atlee Burpee. «t their beauti- ful home near Doylestown, Pa. Mr. Burpee's residence is admirably situat- ed on an eminence from which is ob- tained a delightful view of the pastoral landscape in the rolling Bucks County country. A special train which left the Read- ing Terminal at 10.50 a.m. carried 186 people to their destination. On arrival at Doylestown the pa;-ty was welcomed by Mr. Burpee and Mr. Earl. A short walk brought the delegates to the Ford- hook homestead, where a reception was held by the host and his charming wife, assisted by Mrs. Alexander Scott, n6e Miss Sadie Burpee, Mrs. B. D. Darling- ton, Mrs. H. M. Barl, Mrs. Bldridge Brown and Miss Alice Earl. A most de- lightful lunch was spread on the lawn under umbrageous trees; and in the working office of Mr. Burpee, a recent convenient and comfortable addition to his house, cigars, pipes and tobacco and liquid refreshments ad lib. were pro- vided. After the collation the various members of the party roamed whereso- ever they listed over the extensive seed- testing grounds at Fordhook, and among the various kennels In which were seen the famous Scotch collies for which Fordhook Farm is renowned. As- sistants were on hand throughout the grounds to explain the different varie- ties of plants under test, and their be- havior. The sweet peas, which were in wonderfully excellent condition, con- sidering the very trying weather (as, in fact, were all the other crops), were objects of special attention. The cull- nary peas, the tomatoes, lettuce, beans, radishes, etc., as well as the flower seed tests, were all duly inspected, and the thoroughness of the trials were most favorably commented upon. Everybody present voted the time spent there among the most pleasant and instruc- tive which It had been their good for- tune to experience. When the hour of departure neared. President-elect Willard of the Seed Trade Association, introduced Henry Wood, of Richmond, Va., who, wishing for the eloquence of Demosthenes, in a few well-chosen words, tendered to the host and hostess the thanks of the Seed Trade Association for the kind hos- pitality shown and the good time which had been spent on the grounds. Professor Johnson, of the American Agriculturist, performed a similar of- fice on behalf of the members of the agricultural and horticultural press present. Mr. Johnson said that the day had been one rare treat. He referred to the nature study movement as one of the greatest and most stupendous educational efforts ever put' forth— a movement 'ffbich bad largely been as- W. & T. SMITH CO. Field Grown ROSES and CLEMATIS, OENAMENTAIi TREES SHRTTBS and VINES. FR.VIT XREES. "Wholesale Trade Cs^talogae on application. sisted by the seedsmen. He considered such a movement one of the greatest triumphs for the seedsmen's profession, in that the young element of American citizens had been induced to take hold of the culture of fruits, flowers and vegetables. He also referred to the as- sistance lent by the agricultural press in popularizing and stimulating this cult, and predicted that as the years passed, the effort would bring to the seedsmen splendid returns. He asked that all co-operate in the movement, so that the highest results be obtained. In speaking of the immensity of the trial grounds at Fordhook, Professor Johnson stated that those present would take home a lesson which would be remembered for many years. There was not an expi-rinient station in the United States, supported by State or national legislation, that had anything like the variety cf tests that were con- ducted on the Fordhook Farms. He said this in all fairness to the splendid work of the Experiment Stations; but the Seed Trade was doing a mighty work which was going far beyond the reach of their own pocketbooks, for which almost all of us were working. In closing. Professor Johnson alluded to the extermination of the pea louse, which had been so destructive some four years back, but from which, from observation, the plants at Fordhook were now entirely free. C. £. EENDEL, Secretary-Treasurer American Seed Trade Association. In the course of his remarks the professor introduced one or two hu- morous anecdotes which were well re- ceived, particularly the one in reference to the German advising his wife to plant the "Burr Pea," which was a good hardy sweet pea, the skin of which could not be broken with a "Maul." Mrs. Burpee, being called upon, was received with acclamation and made a very witty response, somewhat at the expense of her spouse. Mr. Burpee, who was received with loud and pro- longed cheering, made a few humorous comments, and expressed his great pleasure in having the delegates with him that day, and also his satisfaction that the weather, which was threaten- ing in the morning, had remained fine. The hour of departure having arrived, curtailed what would otherwise have been a most enjoyable oratorical effort on the part of the genial host, who with Mr. Earl, Mr. Brown and others of his associates, did everything In their power to bring about an occasion that will be long remembered. The hospital- ity of Mr. and Mrs. Burpee cannot be better described than in the words of one of the delegates, who stated: "Fordhook is Mr. Burpee's home, but it was oura to-day." Government Distribution of Seeds. Congress at each session makes Itman- datory for the Department of Agricul- ture to distribute seed. The Secretary of Agriculture and his subordinate of- ficers have no power to set aside the wishes of Congress in this or any other respect. It is the policy of those now charged with the work of handling the Congressional seed distribution (1) to meet the requirements of Congress; (2) to do the work required in a thoroughly business-like way, and (3) to Interfere with the legitimate seed trade as little as possible. Whatever suggestions the seed trade wishes to make in regard to the Department's part of the work will be cheerfully received. All the Depart- ment asks is that it be approached in a straightforward business way. If the seed trade would consider the Depart- ment in all such matters in the same light as one of their own members. It is all that could be expected. There Is no reason why the Department should pay more or less for its seed than any good business concern would pay. Noi- ls there any good reason to expect the Department to relieve individuals In the trade of seed with which they may have unfortunately allowed themselves to become stocked and which they cannot dispose of anywhere else. Those in charge of the seed work of the De- partment would be open to severe criti- cism if they allowed the Government to become the "dumping ground" for seed that the trade would not touch. To sum It all up, the Department is not responsible for the free seed dis- tribution as a function of the Govern- ment, but it is responsible for the proper conduct of the work which it is required to perform. As long as it is responsible for this phase of the work it will endeavor to conduct it In ac- cordance with sound business methods and will put forth an honest effort to make it useful as far as it is practicable to do so. [The foregoing are the views of a Government official on the subject of the free -seed distribution. — Ed.] European Notes. From every part of Europe reports reach us of heavy and persistent rains. London takes the lead with a 54 hours' continuous downpour, while floods are reported from nearly every part of the country. In many cases, turnip and radish crops are standing in from four to six Inches of water, which will harden the ground In the drying and hinder the development of the plants. The most serious feature Is the al- most entire absence of bright sunshine, with a correspondingly low reading of the thermometer. Already this Is hav- ing a bad effect upon cabbages and other plants, which are now developing their seeds, and is checking the growth • of peas and beans. As the carrot crop is from two to three weeks late. It has not suffered so much at present, which is fortunate for the growers, as in the majority of cases the plants are very weak. Onion, which had been making good progress, is now at a standstill; the same is true of leek. Some of the more important crops of herbs have suffered severely from the late frosts. Summer savory, sage and thyme have fared the worst. Rhubarb, also, has been badly knocked about, and, with the three articles first named, will be scarce and dear next sejson. Lettuce, chicory and endive are not sufficiently advanced to be injuriously affected at present, but they make no progress. Lem W. Bowen, of Detroit, is in France. C. C. Massie, of Minneapolis, sailed for New Tork per s.s. Oceanic on June 17. Ralph M. , Ward, of Wm. Hageman & Co., New Tork, is In Lon- don looking up orders for tuberoses, Harrisii lilies, etc. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. HENRY A. DREBR, Philadelphia, Pa. — Catalogue of Pot-grown Strawberry plants. Seasonable Plants, Seeds and Sun- dries. Jnl7 4, 1908 The Florists' Hxchange CABBAGE PLANTS Fine plants, ready to plant out, $1.00 per 1000; 6000 for M.OO. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol. Pa. Mention the KlorlatB* Bichapge wben Trrltlng. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both large and email sized EVERGREEN TREES in great variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Con'espondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. MentioD the Flonata' Exchange .when wrltlnK, THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, riass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHEB HAKDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogne. MentloD the FlorlfltB* Bachftnge when writing. FANCY-LEAVED GALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, '""u!'^' Meprlon the Florlata' Bxchange 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 In the line of Nursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurserieg. Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Florlati' Kxcbapge when writing. SEEDLINGS Ampelopsis Veitchii, field-grown, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 ^er 1000. "Wistaria, Ch.lnese» blue, 1 yr. $2.00 per 100: $15.00 per 1000; 2 yra. $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Azalea Amceiia, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000; 1 yr., $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000; larger plants, $35.00, $50.00 and $75.00 per 100. Yucca Filamentosa, 1 yr., $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1000; 2 yrs.. $1.50 per 100: $12.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunbergii, Exochorda, Haiesia, Altheas, Deutzias, Amorpha, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Iris Ksempferi, named sorts, strong piecea, $5.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Iris SeedUngs, 2 yrs., $2.00per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Send for complete list of Trees, Shrubs and Ever- greens. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrlsville,Pa. Mention the FIoristB' Exchange when writing. CELERY PLANTS FOR EVERVBODV Twice transplanted, stocky plants. Far superior to thote usually sold. Ready from July 5tll. VARIETIES Golden Self Blanchinfir, White l*luiue, Improved: Giant Pascal, Fin de Siecle. .Sclinniaclier, Perfection Heartwell. Per 1000, $2.50; 500, $1.25: 260,75c. In Lots of 5000 and over, $2.00 per 1000 Cash With Order. W.B. DURIE,Rahway,N J. Mention the rioriBts' Exchange wben writing. TREE SEEDS Oar new descriptive CAXAI.0017E OK 8KED8 o( 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 KatEenateln, mgr. Mention the Floristi' Kxchmge when writing. P. OUWERHERH 1123 Sammlt Ave, JERSEY CITY, N. J„ JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAin) BURSESIES;: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PR.ICSS MODERJVTE. Mentlog thp FlorlatB' Bxehanga wben writlnc. VEGETABLE PLANTS RARRIRE Jersey and Chas. Wakefleld, UHDBIiaC Early Flat Dntch, Early Deep Head, Early All Head, L.ate Flat Dutch, Savoy, Klch Red and other vars., 25c. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. ENDIVE ^l-"" P™ "*<•■ **-^ per 10,000. TAIIATAirC Acme, I.. Beauty, stone. Par- lUmHIUCO agon. Dwarf Champion, Atlantic Prize and other vara., 15c. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. Earliana and Ponderosa, 30c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. PARSLEY 40c.perIOO. npi CRY Golden Self Blanching, Golden *'"^f' ■ Heart, and other vara., $1.00 per 1000. N. Y. Improvt $2.00 per 1000. BCBBCD Ruby King, Sweet Mountain and Ball "Crrcn Uose, 250. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. H wanted by mail add lOc. per 100. Send for price list. See our Flower Plant Ad. in this issue. Oash With Obdeb. R.VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writlag. F. & F. NURSERIES Wholesale Groirers TREESAND PLANTS in full assortment Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. SPRIN6FIELD NEW JERSEY. Trade Catalogu* Free. THE I.iLRGrHSX SXOCI^ OF SPECIMEN ivii_cz:> OITR ffVfl* GRO'WII«G. THEV LIFT 'WITH GOOD BAI.I3. CAK BE mOVED MO'W. FOR PRICES STATE SIZE A!«D QITAKTITV DESIRED. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phlla.,Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. Mantlan the FlorUts' Ezdiaosa wbea wrltlac. Nursery Department AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN N. W. Hale. Knoxvllle, Tenn.. presi- dent; F. A. Weber. St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y.. secretary; C. L. Yates. Rochester, N. Y.. treasurer. June Budding: Peach Trees. Whoever possesses strong peach stocks can secure by Fall peach trees large enough to sell, if budded now. These would be what are called June budded peaches in the trade. Budding is done now instead of in September, and the stocks are then treated in a way to cause the buds to grow at once instead of remaining dormant until Spring, as is the case with the buds set in Septembeii The September budding is performed by inserting the bud near the ground, but in the June work it can be placed higher up, so as to increase the height of the tree when offered for sale. Below the height branches are wanted on a peach tree, it is immaterial whether the part below be seedling or what, so the bud can be placed up a foot or more, if the vigor of the stock will permit of it. The stock should be headed back to about six inches above the bud. As soon as the union of the bud is assured, strip off the foliage from the part above the bud; but do not cut the stem away until later in the season, as it well serves the purpose of a stake to which to tie the growing bud, and it is better to leave the foliage below the bud as well for awhile, cutting it away grad- ually as the bud advances. To strip it all off as soon as the bud starts has a weakening effect, which is soon per- ceived. The May Drought In the Middle States. At the time Western nurserymen were suffering great losses from floods, which washed away their stock, those of the Middle States were in as bad a plight for the lack of rain. The Spring opened with lots of rain, too much of it fell throughout April; so much, in- deed, that, in many cases, planting of stock could not be accomplished, owing to the impossibility of preparing the ground. But when the rain stopped it did so wholly, and with great heat ac- companying it the month of May and early June passed with no rain what- ever. The ground contained so much water that trees with fairly deep roots got through very well, "but smaller stock and evergreens without long roots, which were Spring planted, suf- fered very much, cartloads of it having to be dug up and dumped on the rub- bish heap. After the first week of June had passed rain came in nice showers, in all the sections of the country that had been suffering; and at the present time the nurserymen are in much bet- ter spirits than they were. In the West, especially in the parts of Kansas In which the great floods occurred, nur- serymen lost almost everything. The KOSTER & COn Nu.Sri« BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Jlzateas, Box Trees, Ctetnatts, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot=Qrown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc, NoAgrents Catalogue free on demand. No Agents Mention the noriata' Bichange whan writing. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our ex- tensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. 6LAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous Colorado Blue Spruces— purest.bluest strain Mention the FlorlBts Bxcbangp wben writing- Holland Narsery Stock Ask for Our Catalogue. It Will Interest You. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. UentloD the Florliti* Bzctauiffe wbeD wrJtlBf. I greatest havoc was wrought where many of the nurseries devoted to the raising of fruit stocks are situated; and, in many cases, the reports are that the seeds and seedlings were entirely washed away. Nurserymen who will need such stock for their use the coming season will do well to look into the matter of securing a supply as soon as they can, for the home-grown supply will as- suredly be short. Hydrangeas Not Flowering:. A Baltimore correspondent calls at- tention to the non-blooming of Hydran- gea otaksa, which had been killed down by the cold of Winter. This Is the us- ual way in which this and all varieties of Hortensia behave. About Philadel- phia there are many of these hydran- geas, and those in sheltered, shady places get through many Winters un- harmed, while others kill to the ground. In the latter case, there are occasion- ally a head or two of flowers, but prac- tically none. In the note from our Baltimore cor- respondent mention is made of growth starting on the shoots and then a dy- ing back of the ground, the plant shooting vigorously from the base. This it always does, deceiving many who do not think the shoots are in- jured. Professor Massey has mentioned in his writings that at Raleigh they pro- tect their Brythrina crlstagalli and other plants by covering them with sawdust in Winter, and no doubt hy- drangeas could be safely protected In a similar way. Common soil will do, but sawdust is to be preferred for ease of handling and appearance sake. As hydrangeas of this class are about flowering now, those who have plants can verify what Is said here concern- ing them. A man, in answer to an advertise- ment in a cheap paper, sent 50 2-cent stamps to find out how to raise tur- nips successfully. He found out— "Just take hold of the tops and pull." —Ex. Teas' Weepin? Mulberry from Cuttnlgfs. One of the most curious objects to be seen in some nurseries in Teas' weeping mulberry raised from cuttings. When so propagated the trees trail along the ground, just as a running vine would do, and for which they are mistaken by those who do not know what they are. In this shape they are well adapted for the covering of banks, or places bare of vegetation, and for many other situations which will sug- gest themselves. As they bear fruit when in the trailing shape as well as when grafted on tall stems, this adds another feature of curiosity. Lavender. Lavender flowers are so well known to all that numbers of persons try to raise the plants from store seeds, and rarely with success, the seeds being probably in poor condition. The lav- ender Is a plant which can readily be Increased from cuttings; and as It is hardy in sheltered positions In New York, there Is a good sale for it wher- ever It can be obtained. If in pots, and especially If in flower, almost every- body would want a plant of it. The leaves being pleasantly odoriferous as well as the flowers, the plant needs but attention called to it to make a sale. Sweet-Scented Mock Orang-e. There are many species of mock or- ange in cultivation, several of them with handsome showy flowers, but of all of them the most prized for sweet odor is the old, well-known one, coro- narius, from the South of Europe. A newer one, Phlladelphus Lemoinel, is highly perfumed, the odor being what horticulturists call lemon-scented. This species has a less robust growth than the others; the shoots, leaves, and flow- ers are smaller. But It Is hardy and thrifty, and flowers profusely, and will surely be In demand for the pleasing odor of its flowers. Cuttingrs of Trees and Shrubs. The month of July is an excellent one for the making of cuttings of hardy shrubs and vines. There are a few hard cases among the lot which are diflacult to root, but It Is surprising the number of kinds that root from green wood cuttings under glass. The well-known Japanese snowball, the hardy Hydrangea panloulata grandi- flora, welgellas, spiraeas and the gen- eral run of shrubs root readily. The Plorists' Exchange Evergreens are not thought o£ at this season, doing better when the cuttings are made in Winter, but many decidu- ous trees can be rooted, as a trial will demonstrate. What is required to have success, is but the same care every greenhouse hand understands cuttings should have. A close greenhouse, with moisture and shade, will bring out roots in a short time, it they come at all. Nurserymen practice the increasing of their stock both from green wood cuttings in Summer and hard wood ones in Spring, the latter being made in Winter. In many respects the Sum- mer cuttings are the most profitable, as far less material is required for a cutting, a length of six inches or more a hard wood cutting calls for being sufH- cient for two of green wood ones. Cuttings rooted at this season, potted and cared for until next Spring, malie nice plants for planting outside, after which the Summer's growth following sees them of a size nt for selling. JOSEPH MEEHAN. The New Engrland Association of Park Superintendents. The New England Association of Park Superintendents held its sixth an- nual convention at Albany June 23, 24 and 25. At the business meeting the following were elected to membership; Fred W. Clark, Newton Highlands, IVtass. ; R. H. Warder, Chicago; William J. Zartmann, Brooklyn; James Wilson, Niagara Falls; John P. Cowell, Buffalo; Jacob V. Foster, Chicago; John Cham- bers, Toronto; Robert Cameron, Cam- bridge; John Dunbar, Rochester; Thomas V. Welch, Niagara Falls. The following officers were elected for next year; President, G. A. Parker, Hartford, Conn.; secretary, John W. Duncan, Boston; treasurer, John H. Hemingway, Worcester; vice-presi- dents, G. X. Amrhyn, New Haven, Conn.; J. W. Thompson, Watertown, N. T.; Thomas W. Cook, New Bedford, Mass.; Byron Worthen, Manchester, N. H. ; R. H. Warder, Chicago, 111.; William S. Manning, Newark, N. J. Wednesday the party visited the beautiful Washington and Beaver parks and the various boulevards; later in the day the Capitol and filtering plant of the city water works. Much interest was taken in the meeting and great credit is due Mr. Jones, of the Chamber of Commerce, who, with Superinten- dent Egerton of the Park System, ar- ranged and carried out the whole pro- gram without a hitch. The following day, Thursday, the party (unfortunately a lot of the mem- bers went home Wednesday) took the day boat down the Hudson to New- burgh, where they were met by the whole board of commissioners. A drive was taken out to Cedar Hill Cemetery, where the grave of Andrew Jackson Downing was visited. A wreath by the association and a sprig of laurel by each present were placed on the grave in remembrance of the man who did so much for and yet saw none of Amer- ica's parks. After the exercises at the grave the party drove to the old Down- ing homestead, viewed the beautiful trees and old mansion, whence they visited the beautiful Downing Par:- which Superintendent Haible had sand- papered for the occasion. A short stop was made at the Cold- well Lawn Mower factory, where Mr. Coldwell showed his auto-mower in operation. The party was then enter- tained to dinner, after which each went his way satisfied that the sixth convention was the best ever held. The following gentlemen attended the convention: Joseph D. Fitts, Providence, R. I.; J. W. Duncan, Boston, Mass.; Jolin D. Hem- ingway, Worcester, Mass. ; Theodore Wirth, Hartford. Conn.; W. S. Egerton. Albany, N. y. ; J. A. Pettigrew, Boston, Mass.; G. A. Parker, Hartford, Conn.; G. X. Amrhyn. New Haven. Conn.; C. E. .Keith, ■ Bridgeport, Conn.; James Dra- per, secretary Park Board, Worcester, Mass. ; Henry Frost, Haverhill, Mass. ; H. G. Clark, engineer Keney Park, Hart- ford, Conn.; John F. Cowell, director Bo- tanical Garden, Buffalo, N. 1.; Charles W. Ross, Newton,' Mass.; J. F. Huss, su- perintendent Goodwin Castle, Hartford, Conn.; Byron Worthen, Manchester, N. H.; J. W. Thompson, Watertown, N. Y. ; H. D. Goodale, park commissioner, Wa- tertown, N. Y. ; Charles Haible. Newburg, N. Y.; Isaac Kelly, Lawrence, Mass.; Amos Stillman, Salem, Mass. ; J. J. Harti- gan, commissioner of parks, Salem, Mass.; Wm. J. Stewart, Boston; Carleton R. Ball, Washington, D. C; C. J. Malloy. Roches- ter, N. Y. ; W. E. Tuttle, Niagara Falls; H. H. Hindshaw, Albany, ONT BLANC New White CAININA THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted Plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz.; S50.00 per 1 OO. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa Mention the Florlsf Exchange whee wrltlDg. carnations f . DORNER £< SONS CO. | ! ( LA f AYETTE, IND. • — Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WATCH FOR NOTICE of Finest Strains of Primulas, Cyclamens, Cinerarias, and other Winter-blooming plants. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J. UoriHnn thP FInHaffl' HTCttftne^ wh^w writing UAIinV AND pncce from 4or Sln.pot n An III OTHER nUSta at 9 ctB., fine clean plants on own roota. Clothilde Soupert, Coquette dee Blanches, Coquette des Alps, La Reine. Gen. Jacqueminot, La France, Crimson and Yellow Rambler, etc. Large flowered Clematis, finest purple, white, lavender and pink sorts, 2-year, from Sin. pots, I8cts.; 1-year from 3 in., 9 cts.; Clematis Faniculata, from 5 in. pots, 10 cts. Extra, from 6 in., 25 cts. Ampelopsis Veitchii, from 3 in. pots, 6 cts.; from 4 in., 10 cts.; from 5 in. pots, 15 cts. Packinfc free for Cash. W. H. SALTER, Rocliester, N. Y_ Mention the FlorlBtB* Eichange when writing. $3.00 per 100. SMILAX, BRIDE ROSeS, BRIDESMAID ROSES, From 3-ln. pots. A. L. THORNE, - Flushing, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BEGONIA VERNON '.iT'^U^.m BOUGAINVILLEA, 2V2 In. [ per TORKNI4. rOUBNIEKI,lnVjud.2^in. 100 FERNS, in beat variety, m and 3 in. J PBIMUJjA Forbesii, Obconica, 2>i in.. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN C. EISELE, SOtli and Ontario Sts., Philadelpliia, Pa. MenttoD the Florists' Exchange when writing. For Sale or Exchange GERANIUMS Surplus Geraniums of good kinds. La Favorite. Double Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt and others. Large plants in bud and bloom, from 4 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Or will exchange for good Carnation Plants. H. P. DINSEN, Pottsville, Pa. ifpntlon the FlorlBtB* Hxcbange when writing. CO AND ALTERNANTHERA. Bed and yellow ot each. 200 tor $1.60. S 88 I IMC 2 in., short stock, standard sorts Ht U 111 0 . 52.00 per 100. E. C. A lew hundred lelt, assorted kinds, $1.00 per 100. Prepaid lor 10c. extra. STEVIA 8ERRATA « ^iSgf^^"^ r'AMMAC 4 in.. Henderson, Cleveland, UHHIiMO, Italia, Burbank, etc., ?4.00 per 100. r^ A D D A P n ^^^^ Dutch, Drumhead, Ball- lUnDDMOC, head. Autumn King, ^ot^ ler'3,$1.00 per 1000. Cash, K, C. prepaid, 3YER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the Florlats* Exchange when wrltlne. FIELD- CROWN CARNATIONS of best leading varieties. We are aleo booking orders for 1904 Novelties : Crusader and Flamingo (scarlet). Reliance white); Indianapolis (pink), etc. Chicago Carnation Co., Joiiet, iiis Mention the Florlata' Exchange whpn writing. The Cottage Gardens WHOLESALE FLORISTS... QUEENS, NEW YORK, Box 836, Mention the Florlstg* Exchange when writing. Geraniums ann Chrysanthemums 1,600 Assorted Geraniums, named, 3 in., $3.00 per 100 to close out. Clirysantliemums, rooted cuttings, White Ivory, Glory of Pacific and Whilldln, $1.50 per 100. Appleton and Eaton, $2.00 per 100. WM. SWAYNE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. SEMPLES ASTERS Five Colors, Mixed White and Siiell Pink in Separate Colors $2.50 per 1000. Cash Please. A. &G.ROSBACH,Pemberton,N J. Mention the FlorlstP' Exchange wben writing. CUTTINGS of all descriptions. Prices on application. J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenecta(ly,N.Y. Mention the FloriatB* Exchange when writing. LOOK Here-SmiGlai Sale! Verbenas, Mammoth Fancy, 2 in., $1.C0 per 100; $9 00 per 1000. Howard's Star Petunia, 2 In., $2.00 per 100; in bloom. Geraniums, 2 In., $1.50 per 100. E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown.Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. IN BUD AND BLOOM Geraniums, mixed, mostly light colors, SJ-^i in pots, $5.00 per 100. Ivy Geraniums, mixed, good varieties, 3}4 in., $5.00 per 100. Cannas, Italia, Austria, Charles Henderson, 4 in. pots, $5.00 per IW. Fuchsias, Storm Kine and Avalanche, li in. pots, fine, $10.00 per 100 ; Elm City, 4 In., $8.00 per 100. Verbenas, mixed, 3 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Ver- non Begonia, Lobelia. Parlor Ivy, Maurandya. Ageratum, dwai-f blue and Princess Pauline. Coleus, dark red. 2)4 in. pots. $2.50 per 100. Cen- taurea Gymnocarpa, 3 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when 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 Oastellane, etc., 4 in , $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS Little Beauty, 3 in., $5.00 per 100. CARL HAQENBURQER, West Mentor, Ohio. Uentlon the Florists* Bzcbauge when writing. Geraniums, Le Soleil, -T. Viaud, Castellane and J. Doyle, 2 inch, young stock, 25 of each, $1.00; by mail, $2.00, Coleus, Fancy and Giant, $1.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, Herr's select, given satisfaction past 23 years, 4000 seeds, $1.00. ; 1 oz , $5.(l0. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE And Begonia Gloire De Lorraine Nana Coiupacta. Our improved variety awarded a Silver Medal by the Massacliusetts Horti- cultural Society. Plants of either sort, from 2!.4in. pots,«15.00perl00; $140.00 per lOOO. Delivery July and Au^st. All orders east of the Mississippi River will be sent prepaid. R. &J FARQUHAR & CO, 6 and 7 Sout|i Market St., Boston, Mass. Uentlon the Florlett' Exchange when writing. Crimson Verscliafteltii, Golden Bedder and 20 others, 2 in. pots, $l.OUper 100; $10.00 per 1000. Salvia, 2!^ in. pota, $2.00 per 100. Agreratum, P. Pauline and Stella Gurney, 2 m. pots, $1.50 per 100. Double Giant Svreet Alyssuna, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cannas, 4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with Oedee. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Successor to C. A. Harris & Co. Uentlon the Florlats' Exchange when wrltlnsr. NOTICE! Cyclamea Perslcum Splendens Oljf anteum. Flneet strain In the w^orld, In four true colors, (August Seedlings) extra well grown plants from 2Vo inch pots, $5.0o per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Bes:onla R**x:i In 12 standard varie- ties, strong plants from Syg In. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 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, Bristor, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. nPDAUMlUC iQ l*ud and bloom, 4in., $6.00ppr ULnHniUinO 100 Mrs. E. G. Hill, Jean Viaud Bruant. Mme. Chevilliere, Beaute Poitevine. PAMMAQ Fine large plants in 4 in. pots, ready for UHIIIIHO Immediate planting, $6.00 per IdO. Bur- bank, Elliott, Henderson, McKinley, Vaughan, Crozy, etc. AIvTERNANTHERA, red and yellow, 2H In., $2.50 per 100. COT.EUS, fifteen varieties, 2i4 in.. $2.00 per 100. PURVQAUTUPMIIM^ Rooted Cuttings. July unniOAninLmUmO delivery. Opah, Polly Rose, Willowbrook, Robinson, Weeks, Fee du Champsaur, Princess Bassaraba, Eaton, Jerome Jones, Monrovia, Parr, Halliday, Appleton, Park, Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding, Ivory. Lady Harriett, Glory Pacific, Helen Blood good, Dalskov, Chad wick, Mrs. Perrin. Mary HUl, Murdock, Calvat, $1.50 per 100. Mile. Ligerand Yellow Eaton, 50c. each; $5.00 perdnz. onCinM CCDUC e in., SOc. and VSc. each; 7 In., Duoiun rLnno $1.00-. sin., $1.25: om.. $1.50. ROSES, 2.000 Bride, 2H in. rose pots, $3.50 per 100. CALADIUM, fine plants, 3 in. and 4 in pots, 3 to 10 in. leaves, $5.00 and $S.O0 per ICO. Cash or C. 0. D. W.J.&IVI.S.Vesey,Ft.Wayne,lnil. Mention thp Florlats' Exchange when writing. ns mi Per 100 1000 COLEUS, 2>i in., 10 sorts $1 60 514 00 IMPATIENS SULTANA, 2>^ in 2 00 HELIOTROPE, purple, 2>i in 2 00 18 00 IVY GERANIUMS, 2>J In 2 00 18 00 VERBENAS, assorted, 2>nn 2 00 18 00 CANNAS, red and yeUow, 3 In 3 00 DAISY, white and yellow, 2K m 2 00 18 00 HYDRANGEA Tlios. Hogg and Mon- strosa,2>iin 2 60 20 00 HONEYSUCKLE, golden leayed, 2^ in. 2 00 18 00 FERN, Maiden Hair, strong, 2K in. . 3 00 CYPERUS, Umlirella Plant, 2}i in.. 1 60 U 00 VIOLETS, Swanleywmte, LadyHume Campbell, Luxonne, Princess of Wales and California, 2K in 2 00 18 00 CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 3 years old, field-grown 6 00 The SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Uentlon the Florists' Excbange when writing. July 4, 1908 The Plorist-s' Exchange PANSIES D Roemer's Extra Select Su|)erb Giant Prize Pan»ie» T is a well-known fact that this superior strain of Pansies is the finest in the world, and has won V First Prizes wherever exhibited. My Pansies have received the highest awards. Flowers are from three to four inches in diameter ; in beauty they are unsurpassed, and in coloring they are incomparable. My own growing, new 1903 crop. (illustration is "■Masterpiece.") PRICE, ^IIXED SEED, 3000 Seeds, $1.00 ; ^loz., Sr.50; V2 oz., $2.60; I oz., $5.00; M lb., $I4.00; V2 lb., $25.00; per lb., $50.00. CASH WITH OHDER. PLANTS READY SEPTEMBER 1. PETER BROWN, PANSY SEED GROWER Lancaster, Pa. • ao a>:-a va 'T't oava':- ■•:•■•:•■•:• a>:< i-:«-:< a>:< B>:- ao a-:- a-:-a>:'ava-:-a-:-a •:■ B>:< aC' B>:- Bv b^I'B vBvb oa >::::- B>:::'a oa-i-B'i' B'l-BOB'i-ff 1000 Yellow Eaton 25 cts. each ; S2.50 per dozen ; S15.00 per 100. Fine, strong, healthy plants, out of 2>j^-ineh pots. H. N. PIERSOK, Cromwell Goqu. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, tr ■Willowbrook, Polly Eoee, Ivory, Niveus, Eaton, Mrs. Jones, Monrovia, Parr, Oct. Sunshine, Halli- day, Bonnaffon, Appleton, Nagoya, Lincoln, Monte- mort. Pacific, lolantha, Adele, Shaw, Pink Ivory, Chamberlain, Lavender Queen, Xeno, $3.00 per 100. Fitzwygrams (yellow and white). Lady Roberta, Ohadwick, Merry Xmas, Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania, Golden, Wedding, Eclipse, Liberty, Golden Beauty, Lady Harriett, Orizaba, Lady Anglesley, Tanaravia, Maud Dean, $4.00 per 100. Opah, Bently, Alice Byron. "Mrs. Taggart, Polar Queen, Snperba, Kate Broomhead. $5.00 per 100. Novelties of this year 50c, each, $5.00 per doz. Discount on large orders., H. WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND, MD. Mendon the Florists' Exchange when writing. CH RYSANTH EM U MS, 2^-lnch Pots. WHITE. 100 Lady Fitzwygram $3.50 Robinson 3 00 Mrs. R. Weeks 4 00 Jerome (Tones 3 00 Polly Rose 3 00 Timothy Eaton 3 00 Willowbrook 3 00 Ivory 2 50 YELLOW. Col. D. Appleton 3 00 Yellow Pacific 3 00 Bonnafifon 3 00 Monrovia 4 00 October Snnshlne 3 00 Yellow Robinson 3 00 Pennsylvania 3 00 Yellow Fitzw^ygram 4 00 PINK. Pacific 2 00 Helen Bloodg'ood 3 00 J. K. Shaw 2 50 Mand Dean 3 50 Pink Ivory 2 60 BED. Black Hawk ^ 3 50 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 2M in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Sprengeri, 2M in. pots, $2.50 per Edw. J. Taylor, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2% in. pots. Branched or single stem, flue. W. Bonnaffon, Timothy Eaton, Col. D. Appleton, Gold Mine. A. J. Balfour, Intensity, $2.50 per 100. Yellow Bonnaffon, October Sunshine. $1.50 per 100. Cash please. A. RELYEA & SON, Orchard Place Greenhouses, POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, Mention the Flortots' Bxcbange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Best eommereial varieties. Rooted Cuttings, in limited quantity. $1.00 per 100. COOLIDGE BROS., South Sudbury, Mass Mention the Florlsta' Eichange when writing. CHRYSIHTHEMUMS, GOLEUS, Cannas, Etc. stock in flrat-clasa condition, from 214 Inch puts. No less than Ave of one variety at these prices. Per 100 Acalypha, Macfeeana 3 60 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2>^ in. pots 3 60 Hardy English Ivy 2 00 Lemon Verbena 2 60 Sedum, variegated 2 00 Svrainsona Alba 2 00 COX-EUS in variety, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. ABUTILON in variety. $2.50 per 100. CANNAS, Strong plants from 3 in. pots, standard sorts. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. FUCHSIAS in variety, $3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS in variety, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000, Special price on laree lots. HARJDV POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 50 varieties, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Per 100 DAHLIAS, pot plants in good variety $2 00 STKOBILANTHESDyeriamis,75c, perdoz. 5 00 Notice our Vegetable Plant advertisement In this Issue. WHITE MARSH, Md, Elxchanee when wrltliut. R. VINCENT, JU SON, MentioD the Florists* THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now ready. Write for particulars. Price, $3.50. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St., N. Y. eoGmer's Superb Prize The finest strain of Pansies in the world. Intro- ducer and grower of all the leading novelties. High- est award. International Exhibition, Hamburg, 1897. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, QERMANV. Uentlon tbo Florists' BxctaaoK* when writiDg. IVORY MUMS AS TENDER AS SPRING CHICKENS. Also Eaton, Appleton, Jerome Jones (the Queen of all chrysanthemums), Arline, John K Shaw, Harry Balsley. $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. List of Geranium Novelties 1903, free. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa, Uentlon the FlorlBtB* Exchange when wrltinf. Rooted Cuttings- Merry Monarch, white and yellow ; PoUy Rose, Glory of the Pacific, G. Kalb, Murdock, Ivory pink and white; Appleton, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Bonnaffon, from 2-inch pots, $2.00. Early Cosmos, ?1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Cash with order. G. F. NEIPP, Aqueduct, L. I., N. Y. Jamaica P. 0., Woodhaven Station. Mention the FlorlBts' Bichange when writing. 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 required. As growers, and knowing every strain of note in cultivation, we can recommend our Pansies as unequalled. New Crop Seed ready now, in trade packages,- either 9traln,-at $1.00 each. DENYS ZIRNGiEBEL Needham, Mass. UentloD the Florists* Exchange whea wrltlkg. 25 cents each; $3.50 per dozen. Convention Hall, F. J. Taggart, Glohosa Alba, Amorita, Mile. Marg. Douillet, lime. Yon Andre, Florence Molyneaux, Mrs. T. -W. Pockett, Bessie Godfrey, Sllle. Marjejjiger, Brumaire, Minnie Bailey, Mrs. Kufus -W. Smith, H. W, Buekbee, Mrs. J. J. Mitchell, Queen Alexandra, Mme. Paola Badaelli, CKas. Longley, Mrs. Ales. McKinley, Eobert Laird, Godfrey's King, Quo Vadis, Millicent Eichard- son, C. J. Salter, Henri' Sinclair, Yellow Eaton, Mme. Herrewege, Daisy Moore, Mme,;Oham- bry and Mrs. Harry Emmertqn an3 many others. __\_\ .' Send us a List of Your Wants. NATHAN SMITH & SON, UentioD tb0 FlorlBto' Eachnnga-jrlleB-grtrtrg* ADRI«N. MICHr JAPAN BAMBOO CANES Strong, durable and far superior to any other CAKES offered. Just the thing for '' stakine Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Roses, etc. Packed in bundles, 2000 each,. JU.OO; 3 bundles, 6000 stakes, $30.00. Pricss on larger quantities on request. , STDMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., New 1» # Brancb Store, 404 £ast s^tix Street, ?;e^r Vorlc. Uentleii tlie ricrlaU' Bzcbanct wbts wrtttns. 8 The Plorists' Hxchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms : Cash with Order. These Cohimns are reserved for advertise- ments of Wants and Stores, Greenhouses, Land. Etc., For Sale or Rent; also Second-hand Ma- Rate' 10 cents per line (7 words to a line) when set solid without dispLij-. Display advertisements, 15 cents per line (8 words to a line). When answers are to be addressed care of tnis office, add ten cents to cover expense of for No advertisement taken for less than 50 cents, except Situations Wanted. SITUATIONS WANTED SOBER. Industrious yOung man with experience, wishes steady position In greenhouses; first- class references. Address G. Abrams, 134-136 Canal St., New York. FLORIST of 20 years* experience desires posi- tion on gentleman's country place ; under- stands all branches; best of references. Ad- dress Y. A., care Florists' Exchange. GERMAN woman, florist, with 10 years' expe- rience, wants situation In florist's store or wholesale house; low wages In the beginning. Address 0. G.. 137 East 26th St.. New York. SITUATION wanted. 30 years* experience grow- ing carnations, violets, chrysanthemums, pot plants, and especially roses; single, sober. State wages. Address C. E.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, position by August 1st; good grower of roses and carnations; 18 years' experience. Married, middle age. Private or commercial. Address C. L.. care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by young man on land- scape work. Good designer; can lay out place, and capable of handling men. Age 26; German. Best references. Address C. G. , care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by German florist and gar- dener. 30, single. 16 years* experience ; com- petent to take charge; steauy position. Please state wages. Address A., 574 West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. SITUATION wanted by married man as private gardener, or take charge of commercial place; first-class grower of cut-flowers and general stock; good designer and competent In land- scape gardening. Address C. H., care Florists' Exchange. FLORIST, married, small family, desires posi- tion on private or commercial place; chrysan- themums, carnations, and bedding plants a spe- cialty; 25 years* experience; temperate, best references. Adress C. K., care Florists' Ex- change. SITUATION wanted as working foreman by re- liable and up-to-date grower of roses, carna- tions, chrysanthemums, and general line of pot plants ; by August Ist ; 24 years ' experience ; English; married, no family. First-class refer- ence. Address Cunningham, 140 Bond St., Brook- lyn, N. Y. FLORIST, 10 years* practical experience grow- ing carnations, chrysanthemums, roses and pot plants of all kinds; also good design worker and decorator. Will be open for engagement any time from now to August 1. Sober, Eng- lish, best of references furnished. State wages. Address C. P., care Florists* Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED — Strong girl for housework in flor- ist's household; $15 and board. Mrs. S. H. Rayner. Greenport. N. Y. WANTED, experienced rose grower with good references; married man preferred. Apply to C. C. , care Florists' Exchange. STRONG BOY of 19, or young man. wanted a? helper; one used to field work; ?20 and board. Advanced if worth it. Mrs. S. H. Rayner, Greenport, N. Y. WANTED — Single man, with some experience in greenhouse and nursery work; German pre- ferred; give reference and wages wanted. Ad- dress B. D., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED AT ONCE on commercial place, com- petent German florist; good grower of Ameri- can Beauty roses, carnations and general col- lection. Address C. J., care Florists* Exchange. WANTED, man to take charge of section of rose houses, grafted Bride, Bridesmaid and American Beauty. We will pay good wages, but must have experienced man. E. J. Taylor, Southport, Conn. WANTED, head gardener, single, for private place near Boston; must be well up In and outdoors. Full particulars, with references, to . R. & J. Farquhar Sc Co., 6 and 7 So. Market St., Boston, Mass. WANTED, good man In seed and flower store; must understand seeds and be a good hustler; will give an interest In the business and sal- ary. None but hustlers need apply. Address C. D. , care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, FIRST-CLASS CARNATION GROW- ER. CAPABLE OP TAKING CHARGE OF , RANGE OP 20.000 FT. OF GLASS. MUST COME WELL RECOMMENDED. NO DRINKER. APPLY TO RIVERSIDE GREENHOUSES, WM. W. FOSTER, SUPT.. WESTERLY, R. I. BUSINESS ^cnppoRTUNm^^ FOB SALE — A great bargain; 147 acres of good land and a prosperous nursery business. Price $5000. T. K. Godbey. Waldo. Fla. [■'OR SALE or to lease; finely located florist place in Bronx Borough, N. Y., consisting of 11 greenhouses windmill, barn and dwelling honse. J. RIngler. 728 Third Ave., New York. FOR SALE. 6000 ft. of glass (3 houses) heated by No. 17 Hitchings hot water boiler: stocked with asters and chrysanthemums; also 5000 ciirnation plants in field, and geranium stock. Terms easy. Good reason for selling. Address C. B.. care Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT or sale, three greenhouses, 24x200 ft.. % span; propagating house 100 ft.; pot- ting shed; steam heat; city water; dwelling and stable, at Highland, opposite Poughkeepsie. N. Y. Immediate possession. Joseph Wood. Spring Valley. N. Y. '_ 1 FLORIST BUSINESS FOR SALE— Established over 30 years in the best location on Massa- chusetts Ave.. North Cambridge, Mass. Well stocked with plants, etc.. doing a good business. Selling on account of death of the owner. Ap- ply to Mrs. W. A. Bock, 2388 Massachusetts Ave.. North Cambridge, Mass. FOR SALE — The Florence Greenhouses, nearly 3000 feet of glass; completely stocked with general line of plants; good stock of supplies. Good stock hardy plants outside. Hot water heat; splendid trade; best town In Colorado, no competition : $1000 cash takes It. Worth .?3000. Immediate possession. Templin & Co., Florence. Colo. MISCELLANEOUS _____WANTS_^___ WANTED, Vinca Variegata vines for boxes; A-1 stock only. E. A. Butler, Florist, Niagara Falls, N. Y. WANTED to rent, few greenhouses with dwell- ing within 30 miles of New York City. State particulars. Address C. A., care Florists' Ex- ehange. WANTED to communicate direct with parties raising mushrooms and all kinds of first-clnss hot-house fruits. Address A. F., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, second-hand locomotive boiler, about 25 horse-power; must be first-class. State rock bottom cash price. Julius P. Snyder, Route No. 1, Conahohocken, Pa. ^WISGEIJLANmjrS^ FOR SALE — Some extra good second-hand 3-in. pipe at 6c. per ft.; also some 4-in. guaranteed sound. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. FOR SALE— No. S Furman hot-water boiler, In running order, heating 8000 ft. glass. Make us cash offer, f. o. b. East Aurora, N. Y. AU- dress Wise Brothers, East Aurora, N. Y. FOR SALE, some 10x12, 10x14 and larger double thick glass at $2.75 per bos. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. FOR SALE— 1 Sidefeed Gorton steam boiler, $100.00; 1 Gurney Bright Idea steam boiler, $175.00; 2 Hitchings No. 57 hot water. $125.00 each; 1 Perfect Hot Water No. 24, $65.00; 1 Perfect Hot Water No. 26. $75.00. Cheap for cash. Guaranteed in good order. Mann & Brown. 5 W. Broad St.. Richmond. Va. FOR SALE — New 2-in. black pipe, long lengths, 10c. ft.; 6x8 single American Glass, $a.25 per box; double thick, $2.60 per box; single French glass. 100 ft. boxes, $4.00; 12x14, 12x16, 14x14, IGxlS double American glass, $3.60 per box; 10x12, 12x12, 10x15 single glass, $2.40 per box. Clear Gulf cypress greenhouse material; boileife and ventilating apparatys. Send for "prices. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE — Gorton Side-feed Steam Boiler, No. 138 (largest size). In good condition; used only two winters. Robert M. Shultz, the exten- sive and well-known florist of Madison, N. J., testifies that a No. 137 (one size smaller) heated for him 15,000 sq. ft. of glass, keeping up a night temperature of 65 degrees, and gave entire satisfaction. A prominent railway official using one of these boilers in his dwelling believes it "the best heating machine made." Price $200 f. o. b. W. E. Sands, Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md. EXTRA LOW PRICES On Boilers and Engines, to olose out. One No. 5 Ericsson Engine, $40.00; one No. 8, $70.00; one No. 10, $80.00; one No. 5 Rider Engine. $65.00. One Clorlflc boiler, sectional, 900 sq. ft. radia- tion, $55.00. One Scollay boiler, No. 9 Invincible. $140.0*: (cost $280.00); one Scollay boiler. No. 2, small, $30.00. One Lord & Burnham boiler, $60.00. One Spence, No. 40. $55.00. One Coll Boiler, $2,200 sq. ft. radiation, $60.0a All guaranteed to be In good working order Boilers taken In exchange. New 2-lnch Pipe. 10c. per foot net. Second-hand 2-inch Pipe, Sc. per foot. Second-hand 1^-Inch Pipe, 5%c. per foot. Second-hand 1^-lnch Pipe, 4^c. per foot. Second-hand 1-inch Pipe. 3ViC. per foot. Second-hand %-inch Pipe, 3c. per foot. 3,000 ft. job lot new %-inch hose, $5.00 per 10ft feet, not guaranteed. New %-inch hose, guaranteed one year for 150 lbs. pressure, 7^c. per foot. Write for prices on all kinds of tools and lum ber. Manhattan Supply Co., **°Nl:\IV^^fe^^'' Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. COMMERCIAL VIOLET CULTURE. By Dr. B. T. CALLOWAY. The second (revised) edition of this comprehensive work on the growing and marketing of Violets will be Ready for Delivery. July 15. 1903. Price, $1.50. Orders booked now. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., 2 DuaneSt.. New YorK. FOR SALE — Hitchings base burner, No. 22; will heat 450 sq. ft. glass; used bnt a few times; in good order. Address B. Dugan, Roslfn, N. Y. BOIL-BR FOR SALE. No. 16 Hitchings in good condition. Been in use two years. :addbess J. A. PAYNE, 73 Boyd, Ave., Jersey City, N.I. UeDtloQ tbe Florliita' Biehange when writing. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID 3^ in., $4.00, to close out quick to make room for Our New Seedling Carnations FLAMINGO, AI.BAXROSS and SITNBIRD L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, NY. Mention the FlorlBts' Erchange when writing. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! 1 5,000 Rose and Vincas ROSES CLEAN. HEALTHY. STRONG. Fine stock of Bride and Bridesmaid Roses from 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates. Nice lot in 2 in. for shifting, $25.00 per 1000. Vincas 2!^ in., $2.50 per 100; $22.60 per 1000. Fine for baskets or planting for stock. Cash with order. W. T. HILLBORN, 'Florist,": Neivtown, Backs Co., Pa. Bride 1 GowlrGa?e I ^trOBg plants, 3 inch pots, Ivory I $16.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000 AVattevllle } O^V^N ROOT I Fine, clean stock, 3 inch pots, (■ $7.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Bride Bridesmaid Golden Gate Ivory \ Liberty (. Sun.set i Perle ) Sunrise, 3 inch pots, $9.00 per 100. 3 inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Fine Stock, from 2H and 2H in. pots. Col. Apple ton Mrs. McArtlmr Nag:oya Mrs. Jerome Jones Western King: $3.50 per 100 ; Adula A Spauldingr Eureka Idavan Wau amaker Mile. Lucie Faure Mrs. S. Humplireys Mme. F. Bersmanu Rose Owen W. H. Lincoln Price, $3 Goldmine Mrs. T. L. Park Polly Rose Major BonnaHbn To noma $30.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory Dorotliy Deveiis Gladys Spaulding Mme. Gastellier Mrs. Perrin Mrs. S. T. Murdock Marg:aret Graliam Niveus Thos. H. Brown Xeuo ,00 per 100. Strong Plants, from 3H inch pots. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Ready for Immediate Sale. For Yarieties and prices see issne of June 30, page 721. WOOD BROS., Fishkill,N.Y. Mention the Florlsta* Excbsnge wh«a wtlttiis. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. HaTingr purchased the Trell-knoTrn green- house establishment of Rudolph Asmus, at 'Sew Durham, N.J., I Tpish to inform my friends and customers that I will enter into possession of same on August 1, next. Until tliat date, I remain in business at my old address. HERMANN SCHOLZEL, 537 Fulton St., Union Hill, N.J. Mention the FloriBts' Exchange when writing. BULBS For forcing and planting out, in large or small quantities; prime quality, care- fully packed. NARCISSUS in selected first sizes, all popular varie- ties, also in large quantities for planting, in all sizes, per ton or per 1000. TULIPS and LILIUM OANDIDUM Quotations and terms for August and September shipment per return mail from W. H. PACEY, Wisbech, England. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUnS, COLEUS and CANNAS H500 Double Gen. Grant, Zi4 and 4 in.. $5.00 per 100. 2500 COLEUS, mostly Verschaffeltii and Gol- den Bedder, strong bushy plants, $1.50 per 100. 1000 CANNAS, 250 C. Henderson. 250 Florence Vaughan. 250 A. BouTier, 200 Mme. C ozy. 100 Aus- tria; 31^ in. and 4 in., mostly 4 in., $5.00 per 100. Also assortment of other Bedding Plants. THEODORE SEARLES, Box 303, Port Chester, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Meteor Rose Plants These plants are guaranteed choice stock. 3J^-in., $4.50 per 100; $37.60 per 1000. Will ex change Meteor for good Bridesmaid and Bride Cash with order, unless party is known. BRANT & NOE, W. Peterson and N, 48th Aves., CHICACO,ILL. Uentton the Florists* Bichangg when writing. To close out Btoci we offer 1000 three inch American Beauty plants, fine, atrone, clean stock and first-class In every respect, at $8.00 per 100. 300 Bridesmaids, three inch, tG.OO per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. EDW. J. TAYLOR, SoutKport, Conn. Mention the Florists' 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, Hedges, etc., etc. are asked to kindly com- municate with the publishers of the Florists' Exchange, 2 Duane St., New York City. July i, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange We have a fine lot in 2 1-4 inch pots, just ready for shifting or planting, which we offer at $7.50 From 3 lich we offer at i per 100; $60.00 per 1000. y/2 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, Scarborough-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention the Florlats' Exchapge when writing. To Close: ROSES GOLDEN GATE, out of 2% in. pots, thrifty plants, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. WM. B. SANDS, Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md. MeptloD the Florists' ExchanES when writlDg. Per 100 BRIDESMAID, 3°in. pots, $3-50 Bride, 3-in. pots, .... 3.50 Ivory, 3-iiich pots .... 4.50 Per 1000, $10.00. 100 Bridesmaid, 4 in. and 5 in. pots, grafted, 15.00 100 Bride, 4 in. and 5 in. pots, grafted, fine plants, . . . 15.00 Smllax Plants, 2>^ in. pots, . 2.50 " 3 in. pots, . . 3.00 JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 ParkAv., Bridgeport, Conn. UptiTInn thp Floiifits' Excbanee wben wrlttnic. FINEST Forcing Stock R0SE5, 2 1-2 in. pots. BRIDE, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. BRIDESMAID, $2.60 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. Finest stock of CAN N AS, from 3 in. and 4 In. pots, all tlie leading varieties, $2.50 and $3.50 per 100. CHOICE GERANIUMS 2>^ in. pots, $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Wonder, White |Swan, Dr. Blanche, Bucharles, Mme, Bruant, Atlantis, L. Swartling, W. L. Gunn, Princess Alix, Madonna, Gen. Dodds, Souv. de Miranda, La Vienne, Mme. St. Paul Bridoux. Beautiful RUBBER PLANTS Fine, 4 In. pots, $4.00 per doz. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Mention the Florlata' Kichange when writing. ROSE PLANTS Good, clean, strong plants from 2J/^-in. pota. Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $3.00 $25.00 Bride 3.00 25.C0 Meteor 3.00 25.00 American Beauty, 3 in. . . 7.00 65.00 2 in. . . 5.00 45.00 We guarantee tliese to be flrst-class and right in every way. Give us a trial order, \M View Bose sameDs, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. A FINE I,OX OK AMERICAN BEAUTY Plants from 2>^-iii. pots> ready for planting: or shifting, $6.00 per lOO. 930.00 per 1000. EMIL BUETTNER PARK RIDGE, ILL. Uentlon the Florlsta* Bxdiange when writing. 5000 American Beauty ROSES. Very choice young plants in 2yi in. pots, $4.00 per 100. All plants siiipped from Hinsdale, 111. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Mentloii the Florteta' Eichange when writtng. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Plants from 2 by 3 inch pots, $6.00 per 1 OO; $50.00 per 1000. From 3 inch pots, $9.00 per lOO; $S0,00 per 1 OOO. JOSEPH HEACOGK, - WYNGOTE, PA. * Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^Ve liave special low prices to offer, and can sa-ve yon money on Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes Writ© us for prices before ordering: else'where. ALSO MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT IGOE BROTHERS, 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Kmtloa tba norUts' Bxehuo whii irrltlBC. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 3 in. potB, clean and liealthy. Absolutely free from mildew. $5.00Tper 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Call and see them. L. B. CODDINQTON, Murray Hill, N. J. Mention the Florists' EKchange when writing. L,iberty, Ivory Oolden Gate A limited quantity of grafted plants, out of 4-incIi pots. Also some own rooted plants of Liberty, out of 3-in. pots. Prices on application^ E. G. ASMU5, West Hoboken, N. J. PBILADELPBIA ROSES QUEEN OF EDBELY, Pink American Beauty, 2V2 in., 3 in.;^ Sunrise, 2V2 in,, 3 in ; American Beauty, 2}^ in., 3 In.; Liberty, 2>^ in., 3 in. no samples sent. HYEKS & SiMIMAN, Chestnut Bill, PfflLiDEPffli, Pi. GRAFTED Our Grafted Koses are fine, bushy plants, grown in 3^ inch and 4 inch pots, and are the best that can be produced. LIBERTy and IVORY. $18.00 per 100. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, GOLDEN QATE, SIS.OOJper 100. Send for catalogue. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Mention thp FloiiatB' Exdimg» when writtog. f£^^H^£^^£^^£^^£^^£^^£^£4^£^^£^i^^^£^^^^^^^^^£^^£^$£^^£^£^£^£^£^ ROSES Plants from 2H inch Pots I ! i In. pot plants... 4.50 37.50 :; Briae,2}ain 3.00 26.00 20.00 (! 65.00 J J Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid, 2i^ In $3.00 (25.00 Golden eate 2.50 Sunrise 7-00 Ubertjr, 3 In. pots, Tery fine a stock 10.00 80.00 U ^, All stock sold under express condition, that if not satisfactory it is to ( . J' be returned immediately, when money will be refunded. f; ^ We do not sell less than 50 plants of any variety. No plants sent by mail jj I i U 51 WABASH AVE.I>iUb., v*ni\/^«viw, ...w. i^ PETER REINBERG, 51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. ii i 10 The Plorists^ Hxchang^e Decorative Plants. The cool and dark weather that has been so prevalent for some weeks past is not so very encouraging to the grower who happened to be a little be- hind time in getting through with his Spring potting, tliese cool nights mak- ing the root action of newly potted palniSi pandanus and stock of that character rather slow. In fact, there have been many nights in June when a little fli'e-heat would have been de- cidedly beneflcial, even though the ventilators were kept slightly open dur- ing the night so as to induce a proper circulation of air. There are doubtless many establish- ments in which lack of space and pressure of other Spring work hinder the handling of the foliage plants until Memorial Day or later, but such a state of Sttkirs places -a grower at a disad- vantage, and especially so during such a 'season as the present. It is probably a "better policy to repot the stock earlier, for example from April 15 on- ward, and to crowd them to some ex- teat until the othfer plants are out of the way, and then to re-arrange them and space them out, than to postpone the whole operation until so late. It is, however, poor economy to crowd the foliage plants too much after they are growing rapidly, for light and air must be admitted to the lower foliage as well as the top if one wishes to grow perfect and well furnished stock, such as will be demanded by a critical trade next Winter. The matter of shading has also been a difficult problem in such a season as this, it being necessary to prepare for bright days, although they have been so few arid far between of late; and yet the plaiits are likely to draw up and grow thin if tjhe shading should prove too heavy. c Movable blinds are doubtless the ideal in shading material, but they are too expensive and too troublesome for the average grower, and we therefore depend upon some kind of paint on the glass, common whitewash being the cheapest in original cost, but present- ing various objectionable features, prominent among which are the injuri- ous effects of the lime on the paint and putty. Various mixtures have been tested for shading the glass, a reasonably good one being composed of whiting, white lead, boiled linseed oil and either kerosene or naphtha in the following proportions: Whiting, 6 pounds; white lead, 3 pounds; boiled linseed oil, 1 quart, arid kerosene, 2 gallons. This preparation is about the cheapest oil painj; one can use for the purpose, and sticks to the glass fairly well. It will be readily understood that it is quite a difficult matter to make any preparation for this purpose that will give sufficient shade for tender foliage plants during the hot weather, and yet will come off in the Autumn without additional labor, the continually changing weather conditions adding to the difficulties of the question, and while the formula noted above is not absolute perfection, yet it is a reason- ably good, cheap shading and usually serves us for the season by giving two applications. There are many more palms injured by lack of sufficient water than by over-watering, and in an ordinarily wal-tri season we usually find it best to give a heavy syringing in the afternoon during June, Ihis being a drying month in most seasons; but this year the morning watering has been continued with few exceptions, in order that the houses should not be too cold and wet a't night. '. Pandanus Veitchii, and, in fact, all the members of that family, are gross feeders, but until settled warm leather arrives it is wise to water these plants- carefully, a combination df cold and wet being quite likely to p'roduce or favor an attack of spot, and si spotted pandanus is seldom worth sipending much time in doctoring, ■ Both Pandanus Veitchii and P. utilis dre much improved .by moderate shad- itig during the Summer months, the Coloring of the "former being superior under such eondltions, it being also necessary to shift the plants on before they become starved in order to keep them growing vigorously and in good color. Two-inch shifts are all right ^r pandanus; that Is, from 4-inch to 6-inch pots and onward in proportion. But do not shift on these plants, or indeed foliage plants'- iff- 'general, too late in the Autumn, for one should have thoroughly established plants to offer for the decoration of the dwelling, well- rooted specimens either of palms or other foliage plants enduring the hard- ships of life in the average dwelling much better than any newly-potted plant will do. There still is, and will continue to be, some demand for nice araucarias of moderate size, those in from 5 to 7-inch pots and from one to two or two and a half feet high being the most in de- mand. These are usually imported in the Spring or early Summer, and soon become re-established when placed in a shaded greenhouse, where they are given plenty of fresh air and frequently syringed. It is not unusual to find among these newly imported araucarias some that are more or less affected by thrips, and it is a wise precaution to give them a good fumigating with tobacco stems on two or three successive evenings, for the small yellow thrips that appear on these plants are by no means easy to kill, besides the risk of having them attack some other stock that may be placed in the same house. Strange as it may seem, though the araucarias contracted for are specified to be strictly plants grown from top cuttings, yet the Innocent importer fre- quently finds some seedlings with their long bare stems artistically coiled around in the bottom of the pots, and it almost makes one think that seedling araucarias may as well be grown at home as to take the risk and expense of importing them. Sometimes the per- centage of seedlings in a lot may reach 10 per cent., and in other lots it may be less, but it is seldom that one gets a batch of about the two-franc class of plants without finding more or less of the seedling plants among them. In the more expensive forms of A. excelsa, such as A. robusta compacta and others, there is little risk of getting seedlings from the fact that these special varieties are propagated mostly by grafting. After the newly imported araucarias become established, they can be kept in good condition out in the open air beneath a lath shelter, where the growth will be more stocky and the plants less tender than those that are continually grown under glass. With the gradual increase in formal gardening of a certain character, namely, the Italian gardens and the Japanese gardens that bob up from time to time, there will be some in- crease in the use of such subjects as sweet bays, box and various dwarf conifers, and the decorator must be prepared with such stock to meet the demand; but in all probability the love of true art will advance beyond that stage in a few years or generations, and the gardening of the compass and T square will be less eagerly sought for. And in the meantime some aucubas, variegated euonymus, pittosporums and various privets, with an occasional mahonia and some biotas and retino- sporas will be needed for window boxes and hall decoration in our larger cities, and supplies of such stock should be noted at this season and preparation made for the season that is to come. W. H. TAPL.IN. Small Ferns as a Summer Crop. The constantly increasing demand for ferneries for table decoration makes the growing of suitable ferns from spores quite a profitable venture, as they take but little room and will grow in places where little else will thrive. At this time of the year, many florists have quite a little space that could be filled with these plants for the Summer months. To grow small ferns as a Summer crop, to be of a useful size in the Fall, the spores should be sown in January in clean pans three parts filled with potsherds, covered with a mixture, in equal proportions, of loam and leaf mold, previously baked or boiled to kill all of the lower forms of plant life which would eventually smother the ferns at an early stage. The pans should be placed in a frame built in a shady corner of the greenhouse, where a fairly even temperature of about 65 degrees can be maintained. They should never be allowed to get dry. Water with a fine sprayer .or atomizer, or by dipping the pans up to the rims. The spores must not be iSowntoa thick. or they will be inclined to damp. As soon as they develop the first small leaf they should be pricked off in small clumps into well-drained shallow flats filled with a mixture of one-half leaf mold and one-halt loam and sand. When large enough to handle and di- vide, they should be placed in 2-inch pots. If this is done in the early part of July they will make useful, salable plants by the Fall. Those who have not the time and space to raise ferns from spores may purchase the plants in flats at a price that will leave a very fair profit. jimong the best varieties for this pur- pose are: Pteris cretica albo-lineata, Pteris adiantoides, Pteris serrulata and its different forms, Cyrotmium falca- tum, Aspidium tsussimense, Onychium japonicum and Adiantum pubescens. G. W. P. ROBT. CRAIG & SON m Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ ...CARNATIONS... ■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants ■ Uarket and 49tli Sts., PliUadelplila, Fa. JJ ORCHIDS Just arrived a shipment of large specimens of li^lia Purpurata, Cattleya Intermedia, and Oncidicum Crispum, besides those an- nounced last week. Write for prices. LAGER&HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Growers and Importers. Mention the Florieta' Bxchange wbep wrltins. DRACAENA INDIYISA $1.50 to $6.00 per doz. .£k. ^ a. X* K ».i XI ! Also PANSY S£HD H oz. Packages at $1.00 each. CHR. SOLTAU, 199 GRANT AVE., Jersey City, N. ,T. LOW PRICE. QUICK PROFIT. The Hnoa Foster FeiD NOW READY The most graceful Nephrolepsis grown ; very popular; v6ry prolific. Beautiful plants, cut from bench, $35, $50, $75 per 100. Small plants. 3-4 fronds, $10 per 100 ; $80 per 1000 Pot plants, 3-ln., $20 per 100; 6-in.,$l; 7-in. $2; 8-in., $3; 9-in.. $4 each. Larger plants on appli- cation. 10,000 KENTIA PALMS. I U PnCTFR ^5 King Street, L n. rUOltn, Dorchester, Mass. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE All plants propagated from single eyes, and now ready for a shift. These are the only sizes profit- able to buy at this season of the year. 3 in., $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 4 in., $4.00 " $25.00 KENT PLACE NURSERIES, Summit. NJ. Telephone SB Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNSand PLANTS Ferns. A good variety of the best and hardy kinds suitable for fern diBhes, etc., $3.00 per 100. German Ivy, 2H In., $2.00 per 100; 4 in., big bushy plants, $6.00 per 100. Geraniums, 4 in., $6 per 100; 2^ in., $2.50 per 100. Verbenas, 2U in., $2.00 per 100. We have a large variety of Bedding Plants. Write ne for what you need. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Uention the yiorlstB' Bichange whew writtog- 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. Eentla Forsterlana, 2>i In. pots, $16.00 per 100; 3>i In. pots. $18.00 per 100. Kentla Belmoreana, S>iln. pots, $18.00 per 100. Asparaxas SprenKerl, S^ in. pots, $10.00 per 100, Colens, mixed, 2>i in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Heliotropes. 4 in. pots, $4.00 per 100. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Uention the Florista' Exchange whep writlnt. GERANIUMS. Harrison and Beaute Poltevlne, 3-in.,$1.50 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, 4-in., good for bench- ing, $5.00 per 100. W. H. PARSIL, Snniinit, N. J. Mentloo the Florlats' Exchange when writing. I m m uss 1 m I STILL HAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PUNTS FOR LATE PLANTING OR STOCKING UP. See Issue of June 20. Special low prices on Palms to close out. Pine, clean stock, cool s^rown and well- shaped plants. None better. Areca I,ut«HcenB, 3 plants to pot, i, 5 and 6 in., $25.00, $10.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentla Beliuoreana and Forsterlana, 3,4, 5 and 6 in., $12.00, $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Bex Begonia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $0.00 per 100. Dracsena IndiTisa, 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per lOO. English Ivy, 2 and 3 in., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Vinea Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Boston Fern, 5 in., $30.00 per 100. Cash or 0. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, "^^T' Mention the Florieta' Bxchange whep writing. PRIHROSES Per 100 Chinese, 2 in. pot, July $2.00 Obconica, Alba and Rosea 2.00 Porbesi "Baby" 2.00 SmiLAX, 2 in. pots 1.00 ASPARAQU5 Per 100 Sprengeri, 2 in. pots $2.00 Plumosus Nanus 2.50 COLEITS 1.00 GERANIVIHS 2.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio UentloD the FlorlatB* Dzchaace when writing. BARGAINS JAPAN FERN BALLS m Fine condition. PRICES REDUCED B.7 Inch, per doz., ?1.85 ; per 100, ¥9.00, TUBEROSES 4-6 inch size, per 1000, $5.00. From y-i to S lbs. and from 6 to 15 lbs., about 850 lbs to thecase, per 100 Ibe.. J6.50; by the case, assorted sizes, per 100 lbs., $6.00. 6 feet, >i to % in., per 1000, $6.00; per 2000, $11.00 3 '■ Ji % " " 3.60 ■' 6.60 Z '• }i inch ■■ 3.25 " 6.00 Gycas Revoluta Stems JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES THE VERY BEST IN THE MARKET POST ITE '<"' Mllde^iv on Roses and Carnation Rast, per 25 pounds, $2.50. CASH ■(VITH ORDER, PI-BASE. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 201 West St., New York. Mention the ^loriits' Bxt^Rnge wben wrltlaf. July i, 1908 The Piorists' Exchangee u HAERENS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM Extensive growers at AZ/kLBA INDICA, PALMS, RHODODENDRONS, and other DECORATIVE and FORCINO PLANTS. Eight acres of AZALEAS in cuitlvation ; all specially grown fur the American marliet. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea EASTER LADY (or Hserensiana), a soft pink; a very desirable variety. Send your orders for Fall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada, CataloKue on Application. AUGUST ROLKER $c SONS, p. O. Box 752, lleptlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing. 31 Barclay St., New York B K R G K I M . KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5 in pots, ready for 0 In., 5 to 7 leaves, 20 In. high, $7.50 per doz , §50.00 per 100. Cash from unknown correspondents. Valentin Burgevin's Sons, KINGSTON, N. Y. MentloD the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnR. FEBUS ODB SPtCIIILTY Our first crop of Fern Seedling's is now ready for potting, including the following varieties : Pteris cretica cristata, Pteris eretica albolineata, Pteris serrulata, Pteris serrulata densa, Pteris Adiantoides, Aspidium Tsussimense, Lastrea Chrysolaba, Lomaria Gibba, Doodia aapera, Ony- chium Japonicum, Adiantum cuneatnm and Adi- antum pubescens. Equal number of each at $1.00 per 100 ; $8.50 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add lOcts. per 100 for postage. MIXED FERNS, for dishes, 2K in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, just the thing to plant out in benches now for next season. 4 in., $9.50 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 5 in.. $12.00 per 100. FERN SPORES, gathered from our own stock 30 cts. per trade pU.; lOpkts., $2.50. TelepUoiie, 39-1 ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN SBORT Birrl^, B9. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Small Ferns In Flats. READY IN JULY AND AUGUST. If you are in the market for ferns this is the most advantageous way to buy stock at little cost. Each flat contains 100 clumps of small plants, "Which can be divided. We have them in the leading varieties, such as Aspidium Tensi- mense, Crytomium Falcatum, Davallia Stricta, Pteris Adiantoides, Pteris Hastata, Cretica Albo- lineata, Pteris Serrulata, etc. Price, $2.00 per flat. Special price on large lots. Special full list of forcing plants, for florists, mailed on application. Ozone Park Nurseries, C. B. Kniceman, Manager, Ozone Park, Long Island, N.Y. Have Ho EiDptg HoDses Good fortune is a chum of Industry and Opportunity. Have you anything to do to- morrow, do it to-day. This is your chance to lay in a stock of Godfrey Ascliniann's tip-top ARAUGARIA EXCELSA They surely cannot fail to help to fill your treas- ure box. They will gi-ow into money for you while you're asleep. We are headquarters for this great favorite among decorative plants ; our houses are full of the choice April importation, no seedlings. Eaised in Belgium frona top cuttings only. Here is my very lowest quotas tions. Who can beat such stock as I offer for the money? EACH 5Vo in. pots, 2 to 3 tiers. 8 to 10 in. high, 50c. 51/2 '• 3 to 4 " 10 to 12 " 60c. 51/2 " 3 to 4 " 13 to 15 '■ 75c. 6 In. pots, 4 to 5 tiers. 16 to 18 in. high, 80c., 90c. to S1.00 each. Kentla Forsteriana. 4 years old, 30 to 36 ins. high, 51^ in. pots, 76c to $1.00 each. Fleas Hla.stica (Rubbers), imported, 4 in. 25c. each. Cash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state if pots are wanted. WANTED— Small Boston Ferns, for casli. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Phone, Tioga, 3669A. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Flumosus, from i inch pots $10 10 Second selection from 4 inch pots 7 50 Medlu m sized vigorous small plants .... 3 50 Sprengeri, from rose pots, at $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. First sowing all sold. Second lot will be in good shape about July 15th, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Samples for ten cents. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florlets' Bxcbange when writing. HjisWliisis We have on hand 500 freshly imported VANDA COERULEA ia superb condition that we must sell for lack of room. The plants run in height from 8 to 12 inches and more. We quote these for the next two weeks at SIOO.OO per 100. We would like to hear from a party making an offer for the entire lot. Have also large quantities of other Orchids arrived, lists of which may be had on applica- tion. Cattleya Trianae and C. Maxima ex- pected next. LAGER &HURRELL, Orchid tirowers nnd Importers. SUMMIT, N. J. UentloD the Florists' Oxcbuige when writing. ILAX 2 inch, $1.25 per 100 $10.00 per 1000 ROSES Golden Gate, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100 Bride, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100 All Al Stock in Fine Condition. PALMS Kentia Bebnoreana and Forsteriana, fine, 4 inch stocky plants, $25.00 per 100. Latania Borbonica, 4 inch, $10 00 per 100; 3 inch, $7 00 per 100. J. B. HEISS The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlDg. PiiiiDii,Feniii,ll[aflGaiias Ferns, 4 In. assorted, $1.76 per doz.; $12.60 per 100. 2H m. assorted, fine stock, $3.00 per 100. Latania Borbonica. Reduced Prices. 3-in pots, $8.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $15.00 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-ln. pots and larger, $2.60 each and upward, according to size. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, from 2H-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $12.00; 4-in. pots, $25.00; 5-in. pots, $50.00. 8-in. pots, *15.00p6r doz.; from 7-tn. pots and upward, at $1.75 to ^.00 each. ArecaLuteacenB, 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pots, $40.00 per 100: $6.00 per doz.. Fine stock of larger plants, from $1.50 upward. Araucaria £xcelsa, from 50c. upward. Fine plants. Araucaria Compacta, from »1.00 upward. Fine plants. Phoenix Kecllnata, 4 In. pots, at $20.00 per 100; 6 In. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; 6 in. pots, 49.00 per doz. Lai«er plants from $1.00 upward. Phoenix Canariensis, fine specimens, from $2.00 to $35.00 each. L. D. Telephone 872a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. UentloD th« Florlitt' Bxeliuist wben wrldiig. orcmils. Florists' orcHiiis. CATTLEYAS DENDROBIUMS CYPRIPEDIUnS. Large Importations Just Arrived. SANDER & SONS, I'^r^' Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 136 Liberty Street, New York Olty. Meptlon the FlorlBta' Exchange wben writing. BostoD Sworn FefQii 20,000 from bench, ready for 5 in. pots. Short and bushy. $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. Cash With Oedeb. H. H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman, Mass. Mention the Florlats* Eichang* when wrltiiig. All sold out of 2^-3^ and 4 In. Hizea, but etlll have a fine lot of E;ood. stronc stoct from 3 in. pots left, at $8.00 per 100. Cash with order. Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Uentlon the rioriets* Exchange when wrlttng. At cost price. To clear out stock. BAV TRBBS standard, about 4 feet in diameter of crown, $30.00 per pair. Over 4 ft. . $35.00 and $40.00 per pair. Standard, crown diameter, 28 in., $12.00 per pair; 30 in., $15.00 per pair. Add $1.00 for packing for each pair. Cash with order. A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, N. Y. Uention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing. THE BOSTON FERN FROM BENCHES. $5.00 per 100; 140.00 per 1000. Larger plants, 110.00 per 100; S9o.00 per 1000. Fine, bushy plants, 75c. and $1.00 each. JOHN SCOTT ^ ^ <%- >¥ ^ KEAP STREET GREENHOUSES Brooklyn, IV. Y. f Telephone 1207 Williamsburg Mention the Florists' Escbapge when writing. ^^ ilPEIJIIIL OFFEB OF PHLPIIi WE OFFER HEREWITH A SPLENDID LOT OP PALMS, STOCKY, CLEAN, VIGOROUS PLANTS, WHICH WILL MAKE FINE PLANTS FOR FALL SALES. TJOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN YOUR SUPPLY AND REAP THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SUMMER GROWTH. AREOA LUTESCENS Fine plants from 5-inch pota, 3 plants in a pot, 20 to 24 inches high, $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Plants from 4-inch pots, 12 to 15 inches high, nice stocky plants, 3 plants in a pot, $2.50 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA Splendid plants from 6-lnch pots, 2 to 2>jj ft. high, 5 to 7 leaves, §12.00 per doz. Plants from 5-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high, $6.00 per doz. ; ?45.00 per 100. Plants from 4-lnch pots, nice stocky plants, about one foot high, $3.50 per doz. ; $25 per 100. Plants from 3-lnch pots, just ready for a shift, $14.00 per 100. PETER HENDERSON $t CO. 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., ■TTTTTTTTTTTTrTTTTTTTTTT¥TTVTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTYT>rT»TTVT' Mention the FlorlBCs' Bxcbuige wben wrltins. ► ► ► ► ► Fine plants, from 5-iiicti pota. 18 to 20 ^ Inches high. 5 to 6 leaves, $4.60 per doz. ; ► $35.00 per 100. ► Plants from 4-incli pots, 15 to 20 inclies ^ high, 4 to 5 leaves, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 r per 100. f ► ► ► ► ► ► ► > ► ► ► ► ■ KENTIA FORSTERIANA LATANIA BORBONICA Fine plants from 3-lnch pots, $8.00 per 100; from 2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. PANDANUS UTILIS Fine plants from 5-lnch pots, $3.50 per doz. : $25.00 per 100. 3-Inch pots, J8.00 per lOO; 2-inoh pots, $4.00 per 100. NEW YORK 12 The Plorists' Hxchange FOUNDED IN 1888. A Weekly Medium of Intercbamce for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclosively a Trade Paper. Entered m Nete Xcrk Post Office at Second CUut Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG, AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2.4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P. 0. Boi 1697. 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Contents. page Briefs for Busy Florists 14 Canadian News 17 Carnations 14 Changes in Business 13 Decorative Plants 10 Ferns, Small, as a Summer Crop 10 Firms Who Are Building 16 Fordhook. A Day at 4 Insects, A Simple Remedy for 13 Kendel, C. E. (Portrait) - 4 Market, New York's Plant and Flower (IIlus.) 14 Market, Review of the 17 Milwaukee City Hall (Illus.) IB TSlew York Florists' Club Outing 12 New York Florists' Club Picture 16 Nursery Department 5 OBITUARY— Charles Zeller (Portrait) 13 Ohmer, C. J. (Portrait) 13 Plants to South Africa, Embargo on. 13 Question Box 15 Rose Garden, Jackson Park, Chicago. 16 Seed Trade Report 3 Society for Horticultural Science 12 Stock Excelsior (Illus.) 14 TRADE NOTES— New York 13 Omaha 14 Chicago, Cincinnati 16 Philadelphia. Providence 17 Boston, Buffalo, Nashville, Niagara Falls, Tarrytown 20 Kansas City, Pittsburg, St. Louis... 21 A Simple Remedy for Insects. Editor Florists' Exchange: All florists and market gardeners know vi'hat a difBcult task it Is to keep insects from eating the leaves of the many plants we grow; and often it seems a useless task to attempt to save some of the more delicate plants, such as melons, cucumbers, squash, etc. Here is a simple remedy, used by Mr. Cameron, of Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, N. T., which has proved effective in every case. Make a solution of paris green, about a spoonful to four gallons of water, and apply it with a spray after sundown. It will not injure any plant if applied then. If used be- fore sundown it will burn the leaves of all the squash family. It will be found an effective remedy for rose bugs, aster bugs, etc. Remember, it must be applied after sundown. Try it on a few plants first, and satisfy yourself of its efficacy. E. A. BUTLER. [We presume it is a teaspoonful of the paris green that is intended. It ■would be all right to use the solution on the plants when they are young, and before any fruit has formed on them; •after that, we think it would be rather dangerous to apply the paris green, as the fruit might not get cleaned of the poison thoroughly before being used. — Ed.] Society for Horticultural Science. A movement is on foot to establish in the United States a society for horti- cultural science. Professor Beach, of the New York Experiment Station, Geneva, N. T., is an active promoter of the society, and those Interested should address him for particulars. The object of the society is to more fully establish horticulture on a scien- tific basis. The membership would nat- urally be made up of the horticulturists of the experiment stations and of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, together with other scientists whose work has a horicultural bearing. The meetings would be held in connec- tion with those of some kindred so- ciety, as the American Pomological So- ciety or the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The amount of scientific work being done in this country along horticul- tural lines is not fully appreciated in the scientiflc world because in many cases it is obscured in presentation by a large admixture of popular features. In order to put this scientiflc work in the right light before the world it must be freed from all distracting elements. Scientific features should be brought prominently into the foreground and attention focused upon them. The scrutiny to which they would be sub- jected in this event would doubtless lead to a more complete investigation of some scientiflc points now imperfect- ly developed. In bringing about these results a society for horticultural sci- ence would be a potent factor. One large result of the organization of this society would be the opportunity that it would afford for the differentia- tion of scientiflc and technical from popular features in the presentation of results. The scientiflc and technical framework of investigation could be presented before the society in the form of memoirs, and be discussed in the technical language of the laboratory. At the same time the popular presenta- tion could be divested of all those un- desirable technical features which un- der the present system are sometimes included, not for the beneflt of the practical man, but simply for other in- vestigators. This separate presenta- tion of scientiflc features would em- phasize their importance and tend to stimulate activity in further scientific investigation. That such stimulation is needed our station horticulturists are unanimously agreed. The creation of a society for horticultural science would be a logical and concrete ex- pression of this need. This society would not supplant any existing horticultural activities, but . would supplement all of them. It would aim to do for horticulture in general what the Plant Breeding Con- ference did for one special branch — it would call forth and centralize the most advanced horticultural thought of the day. It would be a Plant Breeding Conference generalized. If a sufBcient number of favorable replies are received it is proposed to hold the first meeting in connection with the meeting of the American Pomological Society in Boston, Septem- ber 10-12 next. If it is decided to or- ganize all who shall have signified their favorable attitude toward the project will be notified at once, and every effort will be put forth to have a worthy pro- gram prepared for the occasion. The expense connected with the society will be only nominal. It will be an aim to have the pro- posed meetings enjoyable socially as well as profitable professionally. Local papers announce the sale, by C. Betscher, of Canal Dover, C, of his pink peony Jenny Lind to C. W. Ward, Queens, N. T. The purchase price is named as $1,000. SHELBTVILLB, KT.— Mrs. Mar- garet Howe Dubourg, wife of M, L. Du- bourg. the well-known florist and City Councilman, died June 29 of sarcoma, after a lingering illness of over two years. She was in the fifty-third year of her age. An index to "Volume XV. of The Florists' Exchange accompanies this week's num- ber. Volume XVI. commences with this issue. Charles Zeller. Charles Zeller, the veteran Flatbush (N. T.) florist, passed away on Sunday morning, June 28, 1903. He had been in feeble health for some time, and lat- terly had been confined to his room. Pew men were better known or more highly respected in the trade than Mr. Zeller, and his demise will be deeply mourned by his numerous friends. Mr. Zeller was born on June 27, 1827, at Danzer, Haut Rhin, Alsace, Prance. His father, Charles Jean Baptiste, was a notary, and his grandfather a veteri- nary surgeon. Early in life Mr. Zeller lost both his parents, and he was brought up under the charge of a guardian who, fortunately, was pos- sessed of a love for the beautiful in nature, and who spent considerable money in the embellishment of his home grounds. Here Mr. Zeller imbibed that taste which shaped his life course and which has proven of so much ad- vantage to him throughout his whole career. THE LATE CHARLES ZELLER. With a limited education he, at the age of 14, went to work for an uncle, Xavier Klotz, a very prominent florist and landscape gardener in Bale, Switz- erland, and who was among the flrst to grow the double dahlia, about 1834 or 1835. Desirous, however, of broadening his horticultural education, Mr. Zeller apprenticed himself with M. Fischer, a noted nurseryman and landscape gar- dener of Pribourg, in Brisgau, where he studied hard in his leisure moments, which were but few. He left to enter the Bale Botanic Garden, in which he served for two years, from 1845 to 1847, and before quitting this position he had the entire control of the garden. Mr. Zeller was in Paris and saw some fighting in the Revolution of 1848. While in that city he worked with Du- bois, florist, and Chauviere and Joseph Gherard, landscape gardeners. The year 1851 found Mr. Zeller in New York. His early experiences in obtaining employment at his own pro- fession were rather discouraging. He flrst found work for a short time at railroad making, subsequently obtain- ing a position with Mathew and later with Mantell, who had an establish- ment at what is now 44th street and Broadway, Brooklyn. While in the latter place he formed the acquaintance of Jean Dailledouze, with whom he en- tered into partnership in 1855, renting three and a half acres of ground at the corner of Myrtle avenue and Wil- loughby street, Brooklyn, on which they built greenhouses, continuing to operate them for a period of nine years. In 1860 Joseph Gard Joined the flrm as nurseryman, when they leased twenty acres of ground at Canarsie. N. Y., and founded a nursery which was main- tained for a decade. In 1863 the three partners took possession of twenty-flve acres of ground at Flatbush, where the Dailledouze estate still is. The partnership was dissolved in 1870, but Mr. Zeller remained in that location for three years longer, coming to Lefterts avenue, Flatbush, in 1873, where, in addition to his greenhouses, he maintained a nursery of five acres. His business was that of a wholesale grower in cut flowers and nursery stock, making a specialty of the dwarf orange (Citrus sinensis). He grew also a general line of tropical plants, and had an extensive collection of fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs and flowering plants. A few years ago the firm name was changed to Charles Zeller & Son, Alfred Zeller being admitted to part- nership. Two years ago the flrm bought the establishment of the late P. B. Meissner on Clarkson street, operat- ing both places. To the flrm of Dailledouze, Zeller & Gard is to be attributed the honor of introducing the forerunners of the type of carnation which is now character- ized as solely American. They were the introducers of La Purite, Mont Blanc and Amabilis, from which they obtained the seedlings President De- graw and Flatbush, the former known to be grown up to within a few years ago. A variety which Mr. Zeller origi- nated was named Louise Zeller, after his wife, and the old gentleman Jocu- larly referred to the fact that the length of the stem might be gleaned from the statement that bean poles were used to support it. This variety created quite a furore, as did several other fancy kinds originated by him. Mr. Zeller was a polyglot, speaking English, French and German with equal facility. He was a member of the Society of American Florists, whose meetings, when not too far distant from his home, he attended regularly. He was also a member of the New York Florists' Club, and the oldest representative florist in the genial as- sociation known to the outside world as the Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club. Every weekly roll, as long as he was able, found "Papa" Zeller enjoying the fun with the youngest of them. Mr. Zeller was of a genial, kindly dis- position, and it was a pleasure to visit his establishment (which, by the way, is one of the tidiest that can be found) and to hear him talk of the times when the fiorist trade of America was yet in its swaddling clothes. The funeral took place on Tuesday, June 30. interment being in Evergreen Cemetery. The obsequies were con- ducted in the Dutch Reformed Church, Flatbush and Church avenues, Flat- bush, the services being largely attend- ed by relatives and friends, among whom were many in the trade. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The preacher chose as his text the words, "As a flower of the fleld he flourishes," and spoke appreciatively of Mr. Zeller's long and useful career in his chosen calling, adding: "He was a square man; honest and upright in all his dealings, and loved by all who knew him." The pall-bearers were Henry Dailledouze, Paul Dailledouze, D. Y. Mellis, Hugo Mulertt, H. Montanus, and Mr. Bringols. New York Florists' Club Outing:. The third annual outing of the New York Florists' Club, held on Wednes- day, July 1, was a grand success. Some two hundred and seventy people— men, women and children — participated in the outing, and although real July weather was experienced, everybody enjoyed themselves to the utmost. The place chosen for the excursion was Witzel's Point View Grove, on Long Isl- and, the same as last year; the same steamer had been engaged by the com- mittee, and "all went merry as a mar- riage bell." The time at the grove was mostly consumed in feasting and games. A varied program of sports had been prepared. The following were the winners: The ladies' bowling match— Mrs. Koch, with a score of 72 in flve frames; Mrs. Bndgren, 68; Mrs. Thielmann, 49; Mrs. Guttman, 49; Mrs. Demeusy, 47; Mrs. Vock, 40. The booby prize went to Mrs. Louis Schmutz, Jr., with a score of — nothing. Boys' race under eight years, 50 yards dash, was won by Willie Massmann. Girls' race, same disteince, by Bdna July 4, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 13 Hlrsch. Boys' race, under eleven, 75 yards dash— Lawrence Schenck. Girls' race, under eleven, 75 yards dash— Jen- nie Ezekiel. Boys' race, under 14, 100 yards dash— First, George Krekler; sec- ond, J. Riechert. Girls' race, under 14, 100 yards — Margaret Massmann. Boys' race, under 16 years, 150 yards — Alex. Donaldson. Girls' race, under 16 — Agnes Birnie. Potato race, for ladles only— JVIiss Vivian Shaw. Three-legged race, 50 yards— First, Riemels and Koch; second, Miessner and Daille- douze. Egg race, for ladies — Alice Rose. Fat men's race, 100 yards, over 200 pounds— Frank H. Traendly, first; J. B. Nugent, second. Tug-of-war, wholesalers versus re- tailers— This was disputed, but the wholesalers claimed to have won out; anyway, the prizes are now in their possession. Foot race, 220 yards— Paul Meissner, first; Drew Scott, second. Consolation prize for girls under eleven — Frieda Schenck. Walking match, one-quarter mile — First, Drew Scott; second, Alfred Bunyard. The 50 yards race, open to married men only over 45 years of age — W. Trumpore. Running jump— P. Meissner and D. Scott. The sack race. 50 yards, was won by John Dailledouze, Flatbush, N. Y. Seventy-flve yards dash, for ladies over 16— First, Marjorie Birnie; second, Annie Manda. David Mellis' special prizes for mar- ried ladies were won by Mrs. Guttmann and Mrs. Schloss. The gentlemen composing the tug-of- war were — For the wholesalers, Frank H. Traendly, P. J. Smith, Geo. Hilden- brand, J. B. Nugent, Wm. Her and Al- fred H. L,angjahr. For the retailers: John V. Phillips, Arthur Merritt, Alfred Bunyard, W. 'Trumpore and Bourge and Good. The baseball game was in charge of J. V. Phillips, who also acted as um- pire. The winning team made a score of seven. The players on this team were: Guttman. Joosten, Irwin. Hil- denbrandt, Sullivan. Schloss. Bishop, Tanner and McDonald. The losing team made two runs only. The players were: Manda, Birnie, Bortman, Dean. Wallace, Brown, A. Schmutz, Scott and G. Schmutz. In the bowling match, which was a five- frame game only. J. A. Manda car-" ried off the first prize, also the prize for the largest number of strikes; L. Schmutz took second honors, and G. Schmutz was third. Following are the individual scores rolled: D. Schmutz, 84; D. Miller, 39; A. Demeusy, 31; Jaches, 80; A. Schmutz, 77; G. Schmutz, S3; R. Irwin, 68; W. H. Siebrecht, 68; Bishop, 72; Bruchner, 15; J. Donaldson, 75; C. Smith, 18; J. A. Manda, 126; T. J. Lang, 81; T. Roehrs, 55; J. I. Thiel- mann, 63; E. Bndgren, 69; P. J. Smith, 68; J. V. Phillips, 62; Turner, 56; A. J. Guttman, 50; A. Herrington, 46; A. Merritt, 58; A. D. Rose, 52; H. C. Stein- hoff, 39; H. Dreyer. 37; A. Manda, 30. In the bowling match for members of the press only, for John Birnie's copy of Burns' poems, Wm. J. Stewart was the successful contestant. The scores were: W. J. Stewart, 55; A. Wallace. 41; J. A. Shaw, 51; S. S. Butterfleld. 44. The committee in charge, to whom great credit is due for the success of the affair, was composed of: F. H. Traendly, W. J. Elliott. D. T. Mellis, John Birnie, S. S. Butterfleld, H. A. Bunyard, J. A. Manda and J. Austin Shaw. Mr. Shaw looked after the prizes, all of which were of a useful character. C. J. Ohmer. C. J. Ohmer, president-elect of the Cin- cinnati Florists' Society, is the young- est member who has ever filled this chair. He is only 24 years old, a Buck- eye by birth as well as a horticulturist. His late grandfather, Nicholas Ohmer, was one of the most noted horticultur- ists in Ohio, and he had few equals in the United States; for over thirty years he succeeded himself as president of the Montgomery County Horticultural Society. Mr. Ohmer has been an extensive traveler for one of his age. and his motto has always been to do well any- thing that he undertakes. For the past Six years he has been and is still em- ployed with his uncle. E: G. Gillett, in the wholesale cut flower business in Cincinnati. New York. Newa of the Week. We are having a taste of season- able weather at last, and we believe that all who attended the Florists' Club's outing on Wednesday will ad- mit that that day was not too cool for the occasion, as many feared it would be. judging from the temperatures we had been having during the month of June. With the passing away of Charles Zeller. the craft has lost one of the most lovable characters in its ranks, and all who knew him will heartily voice the sentiment of the Rev. Mr. Wells when he said, "He was a square man." The tent under which the members of the New York Market Florists' As- sociation have been doing business this season, on the site of the old Clinton Market, is being taken down this week, and. if not sold, will be stored away to be used again next season, should the new market structure not be erect- ed by that time. There are bright prospects of the new market being built in the near future. C. J. OHMER, President-Elect Cincinnati Florists' Society. however, as many of the stand-holders have pledged themselves to rent space in a new building, and the amount so guaranteed is much more than is nec- essary to insure to the city a reason- able interest on the money invested, should the city fathers vote the appro- priation needed. Elsewhere in this issue will be seen an illustration of the new market pro- posed to be erected. The plans have been prepared by architect Arnold W. Brunner, and call for an expenditure of $375,000. The building is to be a two-story terra-cotta structure, cov- ering the entire block between Canal, Spring, Washington and West streets, with an area of 34,800 square feet. About 18,678 square feet will be avail- able for the plant and flower sellers, and the cost of individual stands is flxed at $100 per year. It is also intended to have a seed market on the upper floor, while in the west end of the lower floor free public baths will be installed. It is also in the plan to have a cold storage plant constructed and to have show windows in that portion of the lower floor, which is to be used as a market. Alderman Reginald S. DouU has worked indefa- tigably for plant growers in this ef- fort to secure a market, and it is to be hoped that his endeavors will be crowned with success. L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J,, was also a visitor. Charles Hancock, florist, Burlington, N. J., died on Tuesday, June 30, aged 2S years. John Birnie, West Hoboken, N. J., will rebuild two of his greenhouses this Summer. Benj. Hammond, Fishkill, N. Y., with his daughter, attended the club outing on Wednesday. W. B. DuRie, Rahway, N. J., is de- veloping an extensive trade In young vegetable plants, as a side line to his tlorists' business. Frank Netschert, manufacturer of artificial flowers, etc., 34 Barclay street, had a fire Tuesday, June 30, about 10 p.m. The damage is estimated at $800. Robert Craig, John Westcott and George Strohlein, of Philadelphia, were in Brooklyn on Tuesday attending the funeral services of the late Charles Zeller. B. Runyan, of the Elizabeth Nursery Company, sailed for Europe on Wednesday, July 1, and will visit Eng- land, France, Holland and Belgium in order to secure specimen trees and shrubs. Mr. Runyan expects to return August 22. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Kelsey and their son sailed for Europe on the steamer Savoy Thursday, July 2. Mr. Kelsey will visit France, Switzerland. Holland, Belgium and England, making selections of stock for his New York importations. John Krai, of Moore, Hentz & Nash, wholesale florists, is back from a three weeks' vacation and reports a wet time. Mr. Nash will sail for England on July 10. and will spend several weeks in that country and Prance, re- turing home on the steamship Cedric, leaving Liverpool August 28. During the absence of Mr. Nash the selling part of the firm's business will be in charge of Mr. Krai. Sidney B. Nash will have charge of the office. II FRANKLIN. MASS.— Mrs. WiUiara F. Ring will open a flower store here. EMAUUS. PA.— Kroninger & Ritter are building a greenhouse here. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— William Black- man Floral Company, of Vanderbui-g County, has been incorporated; capital, $5,000. Incorporators — William Black- man, George H. Blackman and Edward Blackman. LEBANON. PA.— Christ Yost, florist, is removing his greenhouses from Wilkin street to land recently purchased from Milton Hershberger at the extreme south- ern terminus of Sixth street. Mr. Yost will also engage in truck farming. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS .VUen J K 19 .Vmling E 0 2X .\udorra Nurseries ....5 .\ndersen & Christen- sen 11 .Vsohman G 11 .\smus E G 9 Bader J 11 Baker W J 20 Barrows H H & Son. 11 B.assett ,& Washburn.. 9 Bayersdorfer H & Co. 24 Beach Jas E 9 Beaulieu H 3 Beckert W C 2 Berning H G 21 Bevger H H & Co 2 Blaauw J & Co 5 Blue Hill Nurs 5 Bobbink & Atkins 1 Bock W A 10 Bonnot Bros 19 Boston Letter Co ...18 Bradshaw & Hartman 19 Brant & Noe S Brill F 3 Brown Bros Co 5 Brown P ^ Buettner Emil 9 Burgevin V Sons 13 Burpee W A & Co 3 Bver Bros 6 ^Y E Caldwell Co 22 Caldwell the Wood- man 13 Cal earn Co 2 Carmody J D 23 Chicago Carn Co.... 2-6 Chinnick W J 6 Clucas & Boddington. .1 Coddington L B 9 Conard & Jones Co.... 6 Coolidge Bros 7 Cottage Gardens 6 Cowee A 2 Cowee W J 18 Cowen's N Sons 23 Crabb & Hunter IS Craig R & Son 10 Crooke J J Co 18 Crowl Fern Co 18 Cunoingham J H ....10 Cut Flower Ex 18 Davis A B & Sons... 3 Deamud J B 21 neming Co 22 nietsch A & Co 23 niller Caskey & Co.. 24 Dillon J L 9 Dillon G'honse Mfg...23 Dimmock A 11 DInsen H P 6 Dorner F & Sons Co ... 6 Dreer Hv A 23 Dumont .S: Co 20 Da Rle W E 5 Eichholz H 7 Eisele C 24 Bisele J G 6 Elizabeth Nurs Co ...3 Elliott W & Sons 2 Elliott W H 1 Emmans Geo M ....10 Endtz Van Ncs & Co.. 5 Farquhar R & J Co.. 6 li'ellourls A J IS Pelthousen J E 6 F & F Nurseries . . . Foley J J 18 Foley Mfg Co 24 Foster L H 10 Freeman J R 18 Garland G M I Germain Seed & Plant Co 3 Ghormley W 19 Giblin & Co 23 Gunther W H 19 Guttman A J 18 Haerens Bros 11 Hagerburger C 6 Hammond J A 19 Harris E 6 Heacock Jos 9 Heiss J B 11 Henderson P & Co 11 Herr A M 11 Herr D K 6 Herrmann A 24 Herzog W S 18 Hews A H & Co 22 Hicks & Ciawbuck ..19 HiWnger Eros 22 am B G & Co -..21 Hillborn W T 8 Hippard E 23 Hitchings & Co 24 Helton & Hnnkel Co. 21 Horan E C 19 Hor'l AdTertiser 22 Howe J H 18 Hubert & Co 2 Hughes G J Hunt E H 21-22 Igoe Bros 9 Jackson J H 23 Jackson & Perkins Co. 3 Jacobs S & Sons 23 Jennings E B 3 Jessamine Gardens . . .5 Johnson & Stokes 3 Jones H T 4 Joosten C H 10 Kasting W F 20 Kent Place Nur 10 King Cons Co 24 Koster & Co 5 Kreshovor L J 18 IvroCBchell Bros Co.. 22 I.agir & Hurn-ll . .10-11 [.akevlew Rose Gar- dens 0 r.andreth D & Sons... 3 Tjang J 10 f.angjahr A h 19 r.a Roche M F 18 C.e Page N 2 Lawrllzen C 18 Llmbach C 23 Livingston Seed Co.. 24 Lockland Lum Co 23 Lord & Eurnham Co. 23 Lovett J T 18 Madcr P 8 Manila Itan Sup Co.... 8 irarqulsic. L E 8 Manger W & Sons 3 McCarthv N P & Co. 20 McFadden E C IS McManus J 19 MIchell I-I F 3 Moninger J C Co 18 Moon S C 5 Moon Wm H Co B Moore. Hentz & Nash. 19 Muno J 21 Myers & Samtman....9 Nat Board Trade ...18 National Plant Co ...9 Neipp G F 7 N Y Cut Flower Co.. 19 Niessen L 20 Ouwerkerk P 5 Ozone Park News . . . .11 I'accy W H 8 Parsil W H 10 Pennock S S 20 Perkins J J 19 Phlla Market 18 Pierce F O Co 24 Pierson A N 7 Plerson F R Co 1 Pierson F R &. P M...9 Plerson-Setton Co 24 Pinehurst Nurseries ..5 Pittsb Cut Flow Co. .20 Pollworth C C Co 21 Quaker City Mach Co. 23 Uawliugs E I 6 Rawson W W & C0...2 Ravnor J I 19 Reed & Keller 22 Reid Ed 20 Reinberg Peter 9 Relyea X & Son 7 Rider Ericsson En- gine Co 24 Rledel & Splcer IB IV^blnson H M Co. . . .18 Itoi-mer V 7 Rolker A & Sons 11 Rc.Rliaih A & G 6 Rnpp J F 2 Sillier W H 6 Sallford Geo 19 SuiiilH Wm B 9 SiimliT & Son 11 Schmidt J C 5-6 .Schmltz F W O 2 Scholzel U 8 SchulthelB A 11 Scott J 11 Seailes Theo 8 Shellr'd G'houses ....3 Shepherd Mrs T B Co. 2 Sheridan W F Ill Slehert C T 22 Sinner Bros 21 Sllnn B S Jr 10 Smith C 19 Smith N & .Son 7 Smith W & T Co 4 Soltau 0 1(1 Sprlngfleld Floral Co..i; Stern J 22 Stearns A T Lum Co.Zi StoolholT H A Co 17 StiirrK & Harrison Co. 15 Stumpp & Walter Co.. 7 Sutherland G A 20 Swayrie W C Syracuse Pottery Co.. 22 Taylor E J 7-8 Thompson J D 0 Thorburn J M & Co... 3 Thorne A L (! Tobacco W & T Co.. 22 Towell J 11 rraenUly & Schenck. .19 Vanhorne. Grlffen Co 2.1 Vaughan's Sd Store. 2-3 Vesey W J & M S II Vlck's Jas Sons 2 Vincent B Jr & Son. 5-7 Weber C S & Ci 24 Weber H & Sons 7 Webster Bros 17 Weeber & Don 2 Welch Bros . 2ll Weston H 10 Whlldln Pottery Co.. 22 Wictor Bros 21 Wintorson The B P Co 21 Wood Eros K Yoong J in Young & Nugent Is Zirngiehel D 7 INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS PLANTS. SEEDS. BULBS. FLOWERS. .Vbutilon 7-18 Acaljpha 7 Ageratum 6-18 Alpine Plants 5 Alternanthera 6 Alyssum 6 Anthirrinum 24 Anthericum 24 Araucaria 1-11 Asparagus 2-7-10-11 Asters 6 Azaleas 5-11 Bedding Plants 8 Begonias 1-6-10-lS Berberis 5-lS Bougainvillea 6 Box 1 Bulbs (not named) 1-2-21 Cacti 5 Caladium 5-6-18 Calceolaria 2 Callas 2-3 Cannas . . 1-6-7-8-9-1S-24 Capsicum 18 Carnations 6-10-lS Chrvsanthemums 6-7-S-lS Cinerarias 1-2-3-6 Clematis 2-4-6-24 Cobaea 8-1S-24 Coleus G-7-S-10-18 Conifers 5 Crotons 10-18-23 Cut Flowers 19-21 Cycas 2-3-S-lft CyelameD 6 Daffodils 3 D;'blias 3-7 n.iisi. s 2 Decorative Plants . .10-11 Peutzia 5 Dielytra 5 Dracaena 2-10-18 Echeveria 24 Evergreens 5 •^prn Balls 1-2-10 Ferns r;i-2-6-10-ll-lS-23 Fieus 1-11 Freesia 2 Fucbsias 3-6-7 Funtia .. . , 1 Gardenia 1 Genista IS Geraniums 3-6-9-10 Gladioli 2 Gymnocarpa 6 Heliotrope 6-10 Herbaceous Plants — .5 Hibiscus 18 Honeysuckle 5 Hydranireas . .1-5-6-1S-24 Impatiens -6 rpomoea 23-24 Iris 5 Ivy 1-5-6-7-10-24 Lantana -IS Laurus 1-2 Lemons 18 Lilacs 5 LUies 1-2-3-8 Lobelia 24 Myosotis 24 Narcissus 3-8 Nursery Stoct -t-o Oranpe ■ -18 Orchids 10-11 Osalis .S Palms 1-2-10-11-18 Pandanus 11-lS 2H Pansy 1-2-3-6 Passiflora 24 Peonies 5 Petunia 5 Plumbago 3-1R Primula 1-2-3-R Privet 4 Rhododendron 5-11 Roses ..1-4-6-8-9-10-11-lS Salvia Ifi Sedum 7 Seeds (not named) 1-2-3-21 Shrubs 4 Small Fruits 5 Smilax 6-9-11-24 Solanum 18 Stevia 6-18 Strobilanthes 7 Swalnsona 7 Torenia 6 Trees 1-2-4-5-6-11 Trnpaeolum 24 Tuberoses 3-in TuUps 8 Vegetables 5-6 Vprbenas 5-6-7-10-1 .S Vinca S-IS VinPB 4-10 Violets 18-23-24 Wistaria 5 Yucca 5 MTSCELLANEOUS. .Auctioneers 20 Boilers 22-23-24 Books IS Collections IS Cut Flower Boxes... 24 Decorative Greenery. .18 Designs 24-28 Florists' Letters 18 Fittings 24 Floral Photographs ..18 Florists' Supplies 19-21-22-24 Flower Pots. etc... 20-22 Galax IS Glass 23-24 Glazing Points 23 Greenhouse Bldg 22-20-24 Gutter 24 Insecticides 17-22 Lumber" 18-2." Mastica 24 Moss IS Mushroom Spawn 2 Newspapers 22 Painters' Supplies ...a.3 Pumps 24 Putty 23 Removal Notice 8 Ribbons 21 Sash 23-24 Spravers — Stakes & Supports 2-7-9-10 Tile 23 Tinfoil 18 Tools & Implements.. 24 Toothpicks 1^ Ventilators 23-24 Wants -S Water Tower ;. 22 Wax Flowers and De- signs 21-22 J4 The Plorist-s' Hxohange American Carnation Society. The preliminary premium list for the Detroit exhibition of this Society on iVIarch 2, 1904, has been issued. The prizes in Class A include first and sec- ond of $10.00 and $6.00, respectively, for best vase each of 100 white, "Daybreak shade of pink," "Lawson shade of pink," "Scott shade of pink," scarlet, crimson, yellow variegated, white variegated, and any other color. These are open to all varieties. Class B is restricted to varieties dis- seminated prior to July 1, 1903, and in- cludes premiums of $5.00 and $3.00 for 50 blooms each, of same colors as the foregoing. Class C is open to all varieties dis- seminated prior to July 1, 1902, and takes care of 25 blooms each of like colors as in Class A. Among the special prizes offered are the following: CLASS D. For collection of carnations not less than 10 nor more than 15 varieties and not less than 60 nor more than 100 blooms of each variety in a vase,. Exhibit to be arranged for effect; buds and car- nation foliage to be allowed. Undissemi- nated varieties admissible. Open to all growers who are members of the Amer- ican Carnation Society — First prize $60.00 given by John Breitmeyer's Sons, Mt. Clemens Mich. Second prize, $30.00. The above' premiums may be awarded in silver plate, bronze or art glass at option of the winner. CLASS E. Collections of carnations not less than 6 nor more than 10 varieties, and not less than 60 nor more than 75 blooms of each variety to a vase. Exhibit to be arranged for effect; buds and carnation foliage allowed. Open to all growers not having more than 25,000 feet of glass devoted to carnations. — First prize, $25.00, given by W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; second prize, $10.00. Un- disseminated varieties not admissible. CLASS P. For collection of carnations not less than 6 nor more than 8 varieties, and not less than 26 blooms, nor more than 60 of each variety to a vase. To be ar- ranged for effect — buds and foliage al- lowed. Open to all growers not having more than 15,000 feet of glass devoted to carnations. Undisseminated varieties not admitted. — First prize, $25.00 cash, given by J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich.; second prize. $15.00, given by President George A. Rackham. Detroit, Mich. CLASS G. $26.00 silver cup offered for the best exhibit of 200 blooms of carnations — one variety, any color. Undisseminated vari- eties admissible. CLASS H. * Best display of single blooms of carna- tions, not less than 26 blooms to be shown; any number above that you may desire; no more than one bloom of a variety, and all to be correctly named or numbered. Undisseminated varieties ad- missible.— First prize, $10.00; second prize, $6. CLASS I. Donated by Lord cfe Burnham Co.. Irvington-on-the-Hudson. N. T., tor the best collection of commercial varieties introduced prior to 1903. Collection not to exceed ten varieties and 60 flowers to be shown of each variety. — First prize, $30.00; second prize, $20.00. CLASS J. For the best 100 blooms of Enchantress. Peter Fisher, EUis, Mass., and the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Joliet. III., offer a silver cup valued at $50.00. to be won twice before it becomes the property of the winner. Neither of the donors will compete in this contest. To be known as the "Enchantress Challenge Cup." CLASS K. The Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., offer for the best vase of 100 blooms of Harlowarden competing in class A., $15.00. For the best vase of 60 blooms competing in class B., $10.00, with the understanding that if the donors compete in these classes their vases of this variety will not be judged for these prizes. NOTICE. Parties desiring to encourage the ex- hibition by offering special prizes can do so by promptly sending the secretary a notification of the offer, prompt notice of which will be given in the trade papers, and the matter inserted in the regular premium list, which will be mailed soon after the first of the year. The Vag:aries of the Season. Good carnations have been very scarce during June, and this cannot be fully accounted for, as there is usually a plentiful supply during that month. We have, however, had a very peculiar Spring, and this has no doubt material- ly altered the situation. It was cold until late into April; then came a long dry spell, with almost July weather. This brought about an overproduction of blooms in May by forcing the plants more than usually early, and June coming in with the long spell of rain and cooler weather, the scarcity of flowers could not be avoided. The result of warm weather early is always an increase in production, but a deterioration in quality. Thrips and earlier. The plants in the field are not doing what they should in some cases, and the uncertainty of the weather is a determining feature of the case. I be- lieve the result will be an earlier bench- ing of smaller stock, and this seems to me to be the wisest course to pursue. We benched one house two months ago, and, so far, we are well satisfied that we made no mistake. Still, this is not always possible: but the tendency toward pot culture is more and more apparent. And when we consider the uncertainty of field culture, with the present season as an example before us, there seems to be a great deal of argument in favor of pot culture. I do not wish to be understood to favor benching the first of May from pots, but merely say, that if a house is empty, or worthless, at that time, it will be well to do so; but the tendency to shorten the time in the field is very strong. And where the plants have been planted out but a short time and benched early, there will be a need for more stock, as they can be planted closer and, I think, fully as many blooms will be the result, and at least a better crop early and at the holidays; for, with this system, they can be bet- ter controlled. Some Comparisons. So much for the general situation — and I trust my readers will pardon a perhaps too open expression of opinion. And now there are a few figures, or rather the result of a few figures, which I wish to call to your attention. nations, Mrs. Lawson, Queen Louise, Morning Glory, Floriana, General Maceo, Dorothy, Estelle and Golden Beauty would be my selection. W. R. PIERSON. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. PALMS. — Where one has vacant space in the greenhouses during the Summer months and can use something for a short crop, a good plan is to get in some small-sized palms and grow them on, unloading to the trade in the Fall, when the houses are needed for something else. When the retailers' season begins to open up in the Fall there is always a good demand for kentias and arecas; especially is this so among the retail dealers in a large city. Very few of the city storekeepers maintain greenhouses of their own, and these dealers are always in the market for well-grown stock at that time, so that if one will fill in with palms and grow them carefully for a tew months he can make a nice little profit on them. CALDAS.— If the roots are to be saved and grown again next season, such as have been in pots will need no further care, other than laying the pots down on their sides either in an open shed or in a shaded location outdoors. If the tubers have been planted in benches, however, it is hardly advisable to lift them and store them away until they have been gradually dried down and the foliage has fallen; then HEW YORK CITY'S PROPOSED PLAHT AND FLOWER MARKET Comer Canal and Washington Streets— Site of old Clinton Market. See New Yorl; Letter, this issue, for particulars. red spider flourish during the warm weather, and if any salable flowers are to be cut during July these pests must be fought persistently. Some of the varieties have already outlived their usefulness, and when a variety has finished flowering it can be thrown out without a loss and the space cleaned and made ready for the new stock. The results of this peculiar Spring are varied, and it is hard to say what the ultimate end will be. But from the present situation, which seems to be widespread, a few inferences may be drawn. Late planting in the field was the general rule this year and very little growth was made, owing to dry weather. The green fly put in an ap- pearance here, and injured some of the stock; and, I understand, green fly has been prevalent everywhere this Spring. Then came the wet weather and stem rot. This latter, however, has confined itself to a few varieties. G. H. Crane has suffered more than any other; while it is very noticeable that seedlings in the first and second years have not suffered at all; and the newer varieties but very slightly, which, I believes, proves that the newer the seed the more hardy the variety, and there- fore the more able to withstand tJisease. Perhaps some may quote examples which would tend to disprove this statement; but, in general, I believe It to be true. Now, what will be the result general- ly of this peculiar state of affairs? The houses have given out, as a rule, We have kept as accurately as possible an account of our entire cut for the eight months ending June 1 and the resulting averages have been interest- ing and often surprising. We have been growing about twenty varieties, and at the top of the list we must place Mrs. Lawson. A close second is Queen Louise. Morning Glory and Floriana are next in order, giving practically the same number of blooms per plant. Eldorado has more bloom per plant than Golden Beauty, but the difference is small, and, in this case, the quality offsets the slight advantage in number. Genevieve Lord has been a fair pro- ducer, but a good seller; and, I believe, better results are obtained from this sort by propagating late, planting early, and then having small plants to work with. General Maceo and Gov- ernor Roosevelt have proved them- selves money-makers; while G. H. Crane, Cressbrook, Mrs. E. A. Nelson, Enquirer and Norway have shown themselves lacking in blooming ca- pacity. Mrs. Frances Joost has held up well, but will be discarded, as it has shown a great deal of dry rot dur- ing the year. Prosperity has a record of half the average Mrs. Lawson, but has brought twice the money, so is still worthy of consideration. The Marquis has bloomed well, but has its faults, and its future is doubtful. Dorothy, Estelle and Governor Wolcott were grown largely for stock and will be standards nest year. Norway has had its day; and Governor Wolcott is now a favorite for a fancy white. But for general money-making car- they may be dug out and placed in dry sand until time to plant them again. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. — Plants on the benches have got fairly started Into growth by this time, and the wires or stakes — whichever are used — should be got into position. Keep the surface soil of the bench loose by an occasional stirring; and if there are signs of worms in the soil, get rid of them by using lime water once or twice. Keep a sharp lookout for aphis, and give a dusting of tobacco powder to the foli- age occasionally, whether any aphis is seen or not. Prevention Is better than cure. ASTERS.— The later batches of these plants should be got out in the ground as speedily as possible now. Omaba. Nexra Notes. J. J. Hess sailed for Europe last week. After leaving Omaha, on June 11, he spent a week in Wisconsin. The Forest Lawn Cemetery Associa- tion anticipates erecting a plant house, 20 X 100 feet. Paul B. Ploth reports a very good Spring trade, he having his benches cleared of all stock. Hess & Swoboda have finished and planted their new rose house, 25 x 200 feet. The posts are set, and part of the gutters are in place for the new range which A. Donaghue is erecting. Mrs. Lewis Henderson has left for the mountains. J. H. B. July 4, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 15 Asparagus Pliunosus. (132) R. E. G. — The asparagus shows no sign of disease other than a dying or shriveling of the main stem, and' we think that the trouble is at the roots. We would remove the soil care- fully from the roots of some of the affected plants, and see if there is not some worm, or grub, that is eating or gnawing the growths, just beneath the surface of the soil. If any such are found, apply a little common salt at the base of each plant, as a remedy. I have a side bench planted with Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengeri. The plants are three years old. Would it be best to throw out the old roots and plant new ones, or retain the old ones? I use the asparagus for cutting. B. H. A. — If sprays of the asparagus are only wanted, and not long strings, it would be advisable to take out the old roots and put in young stock. When aspara- gus roots get to be three years old they send out stronger growths and make very long strings, but are not so good for cutting where sprays are required. Chrysanthemums. (133) C. M.— The chrysanthemums are no doubt almost ruined from too much water. If all the foliage has turned yellow, and if new stock can be secured easily, it would certainly be the most profitable thing to throw out the water-soaked plants and put in fresh ones. If that cannot be done, then dry the roots down considerably; water with lime water once or twice. That will help to correct the sourness of the soil, and by careful treatment in watering, the plants will start to grow again. Sweet Peas. (134) If I sowed seed of Blanche Ferry sweet peas in 4-inoh pots in Sep- tember and planted them in a bed after chrysanthemums are out in No- vember, keeping a temperature of 50 to 55 degrees, how soon would I expect to cut flowers? E. H. A. — By pursuing the method outlined, the peas will commence flowering in January. Embargo on Plants to South Africa. Edittr Florists' Exchange : Cape Colony has just issued regula- tions controlling the importation of trees, plants, bulbs, etc. A special clause is aimed at "peach yellows," and plants coming from any district in the United States, where peach yel- lows are known to exist, are to be im- mediately destroyed without compen- sation. Natal also has a law to the same effect. Is this disease so very dangerous, and has no effectual remedy been dis- covered? Although the authorities here are so scared, I'd wager there are or- chards in the districts prohibited that are practically free from disease, sim- ply because the owners cultivate prop- erly. I think it will always he found that where a disease is prevalent, it will be the fault of the growers, and such men are better out of the busi- ness. Is "peach rosette" a distinct dis- ease from peach yellows? San Jose scale is also legislated against. I was under the impression, however, that this scale only needed perseverance and several sprayings with kerosene emulsion to get rid of It! The method adopted by the govern- ment to destroy other diseases on im- ported plants is fumigation. From the notes I have seen in your paper I ex- pect more plants than disease to be de- stroyed, especially as the probability is ,the operators will be amateurs. If these regulations are unnecessary, your Agricultural Department should make strong protests. I take it that part of its business is to protect your growers, and if it is a fact, as I sup- pose, that peach yellows can be con- trolled, and is not the devastating dis- ease that the Cape Government sup- poses, then it is a gross Injustice for a number of your districts to be pro- hibited from sending trees here. It is very difficult to sell any Ameri- can stock here on account of a lot of rubbish having been palmed off some time back, both fruit trees, roses, etc. For my own part, I have been very well satisfied, indeed, with the plants I have received from the United States. CITY HALL, MILWAUKEE. BULL & SONS' HEW WHITE STOCK EXCELSIOR. See issue of June 6, 1903, page 647. Although they came all the way round via England, the packing was so good that I lost very few. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., is the firm which supplied me. The fruit of South Africa is of the worst class I have yet handled. I have been growing in both California and Australia. In the former I grew one apricot weighing 6% ounces, and my whole crop of 80 tons was bought on the trees for canning at 7 to the pound, and were very clean. Here I have seen apricots retailed at 36c. per dozen, which would go about 20. The or- anges and mandarins are always scaly and, as they drop from the trees when just beginning to color, they are fla- vorless. They sell wholesale at 5s. to 10s. ($1.25 to 52.50) per 100. Washing- ton navels would be a revelation to these people. The only fruits, cheap and good, are pineapples and bananas. Smooth Cay- enne can be bought weighing up to 7 pounds, at 6c. to 12c. each. The grow- ing of these, though, is in the hands of Indian coolies, who also control the vegetable trade. There are estimated to be 20,000 of these blacks round Dur- ban alone, and there is no doubt they outnumber the white population. Unless your Agricultural Department brings the Cape and Natal Govern- ments to reason, there is no chance for me or anyone else to import stocks of good fruits. And the only reason I can see is that the Africander is too lazy to try and combat disease, if it ap- pears. I don't think any Africander has done a day's work yet. They make the kaffir do everything, and the kaf- fir has neither sense nor energy. When is the rose Belle Sebrecht to be given its proper name, viz.: Mrs. W. J. Grant? And is it usual to change the name of a good thing when you get it to the States? Natal. F. E. WEAVER. Peach yellows has proven a much more dangerous disease than peach rosette. Peach rosette is limited to a small portion of the Southern States— as far as we know to South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. It occurs main- ly in the State of Georgia. It has also been found to a very slight extent in the vicinity of Manhattan, Kan. It has not bothered the commercial or- chards, especially the large ones, to any alarming extent, but occurs mostly on roadside trees and in small neglect- ed orchards in middle Georgia, and frequently attacks the growth of wild plums along the roadsides. Peach' yellows, however, occurs from North Carolina northward to New England and westward to Illinois and Michigan, and has proved to be a very destructive malady over a large part of this territory. It has frequently wiped out the peach orchards of whole counties in a few years' time. The proper remedy to apply to both these diseases is the eradication method. The trees should be dug up and burned as soon as the first symp- toms appear on them. Infected trees are commercially worthless, or nearly so, and their prompt destruction is for the benefit of the rest of the trees in the orchard. Where the orchards are watched carefully, even in the badly infected districts, only a few trees an- nually may be lost out of several thou- sand, but when the first cases of the disease are not promptly removed they become centers of Infection, which re- sult in widespread destruction of the orchards. M. B. WHITE, Pathologist in Charge of Investigations of Diseases of Orchard Fruits. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. MONONGAHELA. PA.— I. Crall will erect three new greenhouses, each 18 x 100 feet. FATRMOUNT, W. VA.— H. Glenn Flem- ing is building four houses, 30x75: three for carnations and one for roses; also a propagating house S x 75 feet, and a smilax house, 20 x 24 feet, all with solid beds. PORT HURON, MICH,— Very extensive improvements are making at Herbert Les- ter's greenhouse in West Marine Cit\-. A new 110-horse-power boiler has been installed and 300 feet of space is bein^ added to the greenhouse, EXETER. N, H,— George W. Hilliaxd has added a new gi-eenhouse to the plant of the Exeter Rose Conser\-atories. If is 150 feet long by 34 wide, with a height of 19 feet, and is now ready for the glass. The new building will be devoted exclu- sively to the cultivation of Meteor roses. 16 The Plorists' Exchangee MEMBERS OF THE HEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB AND THEIR FAMILIES AT WITZEL'S POIHT VIEW GROVE, L. I., ON THE OCCASION OF THE CLUB'S THIRD ANNUAL OUTING, JULY i, 1903. Rose Garden, Jackson Park, Chicaifo One of the most attractive spots near the city of Chicago at this date is the rose garden at Jaclison Parlv, which is located on the Wooded Island of World's Fair fame. This part of the parlt was planted with hardy roses the year after the World's Fair, the ma- jority of the plants being donations from the exhibitors of this stocli at the Fair. When the plants are in bloom, teachers from all parts of the city take their pupils there for study, and artists are to be seen slcetching this beauty- spot. The garden is enclosed by a fine hedge of California privet, with arched entrances from the four sides. It is in charge of Mr. Eenthey, and the excel- lent condition in which it is Icept re- dounds to his credit. The General Jacqueminot is here in all its splendor; also Ulrich Brunner; nearby is La France, the finest of the light pink varieties, with as good a color as if it had been raised under glass. Paul Neyron is one of the best of the hardy sorts. Other good varie- ties are: Capt. Jolm Ingram, Mme. Georges Bruant. John Hopper, Mme. Plantier, Baroness Rothschild. Mrs. John Laing, Empress of China, Manda's Triumph, Prince Camille de Rohan, Merveille de Lyon, Victor Verdier, Mar- shall P. Wilder, Hermosa, Countess of Oxford, Alfred Colomb, Champion of the World, Maiden's Blush, etc. This latter variety is an old standby here, as it was in South Park, where it was grown for years, the plants having been removed to. Jackson Park. As seen in the rose garden it is the best of the collection. The writer was informed that the plants were 25 years old, and that they required less protection than any other variety of rose grown; all they get here is a mulching in the Fall and pruning in the Spring. In addition to the roses there are a number of hardy herbaceous plants around the border of the garden. Some are native, others not. There is a fine collection of iris and achilleas in great variety. Some fine seedlings have been obtained of the better kinds. A large collection of digitalis is seen; and there is also a fine collection of hardy phlox. Something is always in flower in this garden from early Spring until late Fall. It adds to the appearance of the park itself, and will continue to im- prove, as great interest is taken in it by the park commissioners. R. J. Chicago. Jottings. Rain the forepart of the week has done wonders to the field-grown carna- tions, and the growers' reports agree that the plants never looked better than at present, growth being away ahead of last year's at the same time. Bassett & Washburn are cutting some extra fine American Beauty roses. This firm will do no building this year, but will put forth their best energies to improve their cut from the present range. George Reinberg is cutting some ex- tra good Liberty roses, and is busily engaged glazing the new range of houses. Math. Evert, of Rodgers Park, is the first to have asters on the mar- ket, the variety being Queen of the Market. The flowers are of good size. Wieland & Risch are busily engaged in planting their new range to Ameri- can Beauty, of which they will plant some 25,000. They will also increase their output of Liberty to four houses, and will, with their increased glass area, double their present capacity for carnations the next season. N. Wietor and J. Muno have returned from a week's fishing trip in Northern Wisconsin. C. Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, left June 28 for New York, sailing thence for Europe the first of July. Edgar Sanders enjoyed his first out- ing Saturday, June 27, going for a drive through Lincoln Park— the first time in eleven months he has been able to leave the house for any length of time. Sun- day quite a delegation of the bowling team called and made him a short visit, which he enjoyed very much. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. Cincinnati. Jottings. Weddings by the hundreds and some funerals have kept the retail trade busy, and, of course, when the retailer is busy the wholesaler is doing something. Hardesty & Company had a large decoration for the 30th. The firm of Frank W^. Ball & Co. was of short duration, and the sign on tne door reads now "Queen City Flower Company." The business is owned by Nick Frey, who was bookkeeper for the late H. L. Sunderbruch. Miss Kyrk is saleslady in charge. Mr. Frey is en- gaged in the laundry supply business, that claims all his attention. A letter from J. R. Goldman, of Mid- dletown. Ohio, who is touring the West for his health and who has just arrived in Los Angeles. Cal., says that he has improved wonderfully, and that some of the sights he has seen are grand. He says that Los Angeles Is a lovely place, but very dry. By the latter, I take it that they do not have much rain there. Denver, he thought, was all right; but he was not favorably im- pressed with Salt Lake City. He will do the great Yellowstone National Park before he returns. J. Charles McCullough has just re- turned from attending the convention of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion. He had the honor of being elected vice-president. He reports a grand good time and says W. Atlee Burpee outdid himself in his entertainment of the delegates at Fordhook Farm, which, by the way, contains 400 acres used chiefly for experimental work, and every foot is under cultivation. You can thus imagine that it costs Mr. Bur- pee something to care for his business. E. G. GILLETT. DANBURT, CONN.— J. H. Ives has rented his greenhouses on Moss avenue to W. G. Kroeber, of New Bedford, Mass., who has taken possession. Mr. Ives will continue the business of his store on ain street and will sell the products ot the greenhouses Mr. Kroe- ber has rented. He is moving his household goods from Moss avenue to 103 Elm street, where he will reside. Addenda to Sander's Orchid Guide. An addendum has been made to Sander's (St. Albans and Bruges) Orchid Guide, consisting of hybrids of those crosses re- corded since the publication ot that very useful work. The list being now brought down to date, makes the completed book one of great value for reference. As such it will be especially prized by orchid- ists. Jnly 4, 1808 The Plorists' Exchange J7 C Review of tbe market D NEW YORK. — Business Is not nearly so good as last week, the change for the worse beginning- last Saturday. The Ut- ile spurt that we had seems to have been caused by commencement exercises only, and, since they are all over, business has dropped almost out of sight again. The supply of roses is keeping up fairly well; especially does this apply to American Beauty. These, that were so scarce last week and brought such good prices, are now much more plentiful; and while deal- ers are asking $3.00 a dozen in isolated cases, the stock can be bought in quantity at $10.00 per 100. and all other grades at proportionate prices. The best Bride and Bridesmaid realize 6c. occasionally, but of the inferior grades the supply is beyond the demand, and straight slips are being bought at 50c. per 100. Carnations are still coming in in fairly large quantities, but the prices have been almost cut in two this week; $2.00 per 100 is about as high as the best will reach. Ordinary flowers can be bought at from 75c. to $1.00 per 100. Of the orchids arriving at present Cat- tleya gigas is the most in evidence. Young & Nugent. 2Sth street, are receiv- ing from 200 to 300 flowers of this orchid every day. The best bring 60c. each. Lily of the valley, while not at all plen- tiful, is selling very slowly, and $2.00 per 100 seems to be the . only asking price. Gladiolus do not get plentiful yet, and dealers, who have good spikes of these, can get $1.00 a dozen for the best of them, while the smaller spikes do not realize more than 50c. per dozen. Sweet peas are becoming more plentiful, and the demand has fallen off considerably, so that the price per bunch is not anywhere near what we quoted one week ago. The sup- ply of iris seems to have fallen away alto- gether, there being very few in the mar- ket. Lilies are still coming in in fairly large quantities, but are not selling at all satis- factorily, prices per 100 being from $2.00 to $4.00. There has been no perceptible change in the price of Adiantum cuneatum, as- paragus or smilax, and the variety Adian- tum Croweanum has ceased to come to the market. BOSTON.— A few days of bright sun- shine have worked a wonderful change in the supply of flowers coming into this market and has also driven many of the flowpr-buying public, who had been con- tent' to stay in the city during the cool rainy season previous, to sea shore and country homes, thus causing no little fall- ing off in the demand. Everything is much more plentiful this week; but the quality does not improve much, and prices are lower. -Many of the roses are in- fested with mildew, and most of the stock is all stem and little or no flower. Es- pecially is this true of American Beauty. Carnations have come in considerably faster this week, and with a falling off in the demand, have accumulated, until by Wednesday the market took a fearful slump — an entire reversal of last week's conditions. Buyers make prices, and many carnations are selling at 75c. per 100, with some at $1.00. Choice stock goes at $1.50; fancies at $2.00 and $3.00. The same grade of stock last Friday was fetching $3.00 and $4.00, and up to $6.00 per lOO for fancies. Sweet peas, too, were rushed in in large quantities by the few warm days, and looked brighter and better, having been very poor, indeed, for two weeks previous. Values on these have dropped to 50c. per 100. Other out-of-door flowers have been pretty well spoiled by the excessive rains, especially hybrid roses, of which there was nowhere near the usual crop. Peo- nies are about done. Lily of the valley^ is very plentiful now, and. like everything else, is going a-begging this week. F. J. N. CHICAGO.— The market the past week has been rather brisk, as a good deal of shipping has been done; but the local trade does not come up to that of former years. Not so many flowers are called for at the graduation exercises of the schools, as the School Board has forbidden the giving of flowers to the pupils. The receipts of American Beauty roses are not very heavy, and stock coming in is not of vei'y good quality; the w^hole- salers find it impossible to fill all shipping orders properly. The price of shipping grade of these flowers ranges from $3.00 per dozen for the best to $3.00 per 100 for inferior grades. Bride and Bridesmaid are of very good quality, as is Golden Gate. Values range from $3.00 to $6.00 per 100; on Meteor from $3.00 to $6.00 per 100; Perle des Jardins go at $3.00 per 100. Liberty is of extra fine quality at present and find a ready sale at from $4.00 to $10.00 per 100. while a few of the better grades may bring a higher price. Carnations have been in abundance the past week, but at present writing white are very scarce, with not enough to meet all demands. The price will range from $1.00 to $2.00 per 100. Peonies are stiU a large factor in the market, and quantities are disposed of every day. The prices on these are from $2.00 to $6.00 per 100. Sweet peas are arriving faster than they can be disposed of, and the price has dropped considerably; they are now selling at from 25c. to 50c. per 100. A good many lilies are to be seen. The price is from $6.00 to $8.00 per 100; L. candidum is arriving in large numbers, and are not moving very briskly at from $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen stalks. A few L. auratum are in, and are selling at $1.50 per dozen flowers. Lily of the valley goes at from $3.00 to $1.00 per 100, smilax and asparagus are more plentiful, and the price on the for- mer will range from $10.00 to $12.00 per 100; on the latter $25.00 to $50.00 per 100. There is quite a large quantity of wild and outdoor flowers on the market, but outside of a few specialties the remunera- tion received does not pay the shipper. Asters are coming in in limited quanti- ties, and are selling at $1.50 per 100, which is very good, as the flowers are very short-stemmed Queen of the Market. R. J. ST. LOUIS. — Business has now reached its mid-Summer level, and nobody looks for a rush for the next two months, ex- cept it be a large funeral order. Most of the local growers and retailers consider the past season a profitable one, and a few of them report a big increase of busi- ness over the previous season. The month of June has been remarkable for its coolness; to-day the weather has warmed up somewhat, but then the Fourth of July is near, and July is al- ways a hot month. The supply of cut flowers coming in to the wholesale houses is fairly good. The past week a scarcity of white roses was noted, although colored stock w^as more plentiful. Good Bride bring $5.00 and $6.00 per 100, and from that down to $2.00 for shorts. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are in demand and are selling at the same price as Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor and Liberty are not so much in demand as are white roses ; the price on Bridesmaid is $3.00 to $4.00; on Meteor and Liberty, $3.00 to $5.00 per hundred. American Beauty of the first grade are very scarce, at $3.00 per dozen. A few shorts are in, selling at 50c. to 75c. per dozen. Carnations are becoming very small, and the bulk of them are of poor quality. Some few fancies bring $2.00 per 100, but the most of them go at $1.00, and some as low as 60c. per 100. The St. Louis Carnation Company is sending in some very fine stock. Never befoi'e were there so many sweet peas in the market as last week; they sold as low as 35c. per 1,000. This was mostly for short stock. Good, long, fancy flowers brought $2.00 in single 1.000 lots. Kirk- wood supplies this market with nearly all of the sweet peas that come in here. Outdoor flowers are still in abundance, with verv little demand for them, and a great deal of this stock is being dumped. The fern market was relieved of its shortage last week, and plenty of them are in now. Other greens are in fair de- mand. Good, long smilax has a big call at 15c. to 18c. per string. ST. P. PITTSBURG.— The month of June hag passed and it can be safely said it was one of the busiest months of the year. Entertainments and weddings were nu- merous, and people spent their money liberally for these affairs. In the past few weeks at times it was difficult to pro- cure the necessary stock to flU orders, particularly roses and carnations. At present, stock is plentiful and of good quality, due to the still cool weather, although it looks as if (July 1) the mer- cury will climb up to 90 degrees. Roses have been selling well from $1.00 per dozen up; the best American Beauty bring 25c. at wholesale. Carnations range about 50c. per dozen upwards; $1.50 to $2.50 at wholesale per 100. Sweet peas are in fair demand and cheap. Lilies are scarce; $3.00 per dozen is asked for them. The plant trade continues, but sales are slow, and another week will end the mar- ket. Cannas. coleus and a few geraniums are about all left unsold. Stock planted out is doing fairly well. The wet weather kept plants alive, but it was rather too cool for much growth. Palms, ficus and ferns have sold well dur- ing the month. The new fern, N. Pier- soni, is doing nicely with the growers, and will find ready sale when put on the market in quantity. E. C. R. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— Regular Sum- mer weather has set in in this vicinity, and with the end of June and its wed- dings comes the usual time for slow trade. Roses are in good condition for this season, but the demand for them is not brisk, there being a large surplus. Bridesmaid and Bride retail at $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria, at $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; Liberty, $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. Carnations are getting very small and wholesale at $1.50 to $2.00 per 100; at retail they bring 35c. to 60c. per dozen. Sweet peas are plenti- ful at 25c. per 100; white and lavender are in most demand. Asters are beginning to come in in quantity, and find ready sale at $2.00 per 100. I. B. CINCINNATI, O.— The market remains good, and stock is coming in fairly well. Roses are holding out nicely; Amerlcari Beauty Is now selling at $3.00 per dozen fur the best, and the balanc<; go accord- ing to length of stem and quality of stock. Bride and Bridesmnid bring 2c. to Uc, as do Golden Gate, Liberty, and I'lanz Dcegen. By the way, (lie latter rose, I believe, has come to wlay; the trade like it, and its lasting qualities are equal to those of Bride or Bridesmaid. Perle des Jardins is not to be mentioned in this connection, and Is doonu-d. The ((uality of carnations is commencing to decline, but we still get some good ones that sell readily at $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. Sweet peas are entirely too plentiful and sell for what we can get. Green goods are in demand and sell weli^Asparagus plumosus at 50c. per string or bunch; A. Sprengeri, 35c. per bunch; smilax, $12.50 per 100. E. G. GILLETT. PROVIDENCE. R. I.— Graduation week was a wonder this year in several ways. First, the demand was great: second, prices were good, and third, stock was sp scarce as to be worth Winter values. Everybody, of course, knows about the rainy month of June and the inroads it caused on the supply of all stock, inside and outdoors. Business was good up to the 16th and at that date there began the annual school closings, public and private, which created an unprecedented demand. A larger call for baskets was evident, and several of the medium sizes ran short at the supply houses. Flowers of every kind and quality were forced to do duty, and all florists were in a dilemma as to how to obtain a supply. Garden flowers, and even wild flowers, were chosen to fill the gap. It may be years before such a case comes up again. Every- one in the trade was obliged to refuse orders during the Thursday and Friday of June 25 and 26. C S. M. OMAHA, NEB.— The past fortnight trade has been good, the demand to a large extent being for flowers and deco- rations for weddings, of which there seems to be an unusual number, even for June. Funeral work, too, has helped to keep us busy. The hot weather, of course, has de- creased the size and keeping quality of the carnations, but it seems to have helped the roses. The latter were in bad shape a month ago on account of the cold, wet weather, but some very good stock is now coming in. especially of Meteor. Prices are much the same as a year ago, and about the figures that other cit- ies obtain. J- H. B. BUFFALO. — School commencements, as last week, made a demand for blooms quite beyond what was obtainable, espe- ciallv on Thursdav, that day bemg given to the graduating of over 500 pupfls of the normal and high schools, besides many also in grammar grades. With lighter trade, flowers at least seem more plentiful this week. Some very good car- nations are in supply; very fair roses and also some poor ones. VIDI. Philadelphia. Outing to Warotown. As announced last week, John Westcott invited his friends down to Waretown Friday last, the occasion be- ing the annual opening of his seaside establishment. About twenty persons availed themselves of the invitation, and a jolly good time was spent. Mine host Westcott certainly did everything in his power to make everyone happy. Most of the party remained until Mon- day morning. All were from this city except John N. May, Summit, N. J., and Richard Lynex, of Atlantic City, N. J. From latest reports there were too many mosquitos and not enough fish; and some of the guests cannot yet understand why a fisherman should get out of bed at 4.30 a.m. Jottings. Clarence Dunn, of Dumont & Co., wholesale florists, has withdrawn from that firm and opened a wholesale es- tablishment at 1516 Sansom street. Charles Gray, salesman for the past two years for Leo Niessen, wholesale florist, has resigned and accepted a similar position with Dumont & Co. This past two w^eeks a brighter as- pect is noticed at the Cut Flower Mar- ket. The market has made a splendid showing in returns for flowers left for sale. Several more growers are ready to send their products to the market in the Fall. This mart is certainly dis- posing of flowers to advantage, and if the growers will only give it proper support, it will succeed and be good for all. DAVID RUST. CANADIAN GROWN COLEUS tiood aHHortniciit, tWM flM ^ A M M A C I^lne aKHOrtment, \#AI«l«AO 3aD M C F ANCV, ?1.60 per lOOO. rdVl>^ DAGGER, 750. per 1000. 468 SIXTH AVENUE, Bet. 28th and 29tli Sts. NEW YORK. Telephone, 1431 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange vhen writing. re]C;Iv"e*d^^o 1 1 PROVINCE ST. Order Direct from Headquarters We carry the largest and most complete line of Florists' Hardy Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns, best quality, $1.00 per lock). Discounts on larger orders. Bronze or Green Galax, $1,00 per 1000; best quality. I-au- rel Festooning, best quality, 5c. and 6c. per yd. Green Moss, $1.00 per bbl.;75c. per bag. Spliag- niim Moss, $1.00 per bbl., 50e. perbag. We can fill yoiiT orders at a mo- ment's notice. Orders by mail, telegraph and telephone will receive our prompt and personal attention. HENRY M. KOBINSON & CO., 11 Province Street, Boston, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns. WiieU ToottipicKs 10,000, $1.60; 50,000, $6.35. Manufactuked by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. ^unples Tree. For sale T>y dealers. Wontion the Flortata' Exchange when writing. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILiI Where quality is first consideration, write, wire or phone the introdncera, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. Or their Agents: L. J. Kebbhoveb, New York; J. B. Deamud, Chicago; H. Batebbdobfeb & Co., Philadelphia ; W. F. Kastinq, Buffalo ; H. G. Bebning, St. Louis, Mo.; J. M. MgOtjllough'b Sons, Olncinnatt, Ohio. Mention the FloristB* Bicbange when writing. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower CUT GREENS Asparagus, Smilax, Sprengerl and Adiantum. Tel. »s A SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Berberis Oregonium Mahonia. ** Seventy-flve nicely arched sprays, 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 dealer In the United States, charges paid, for $1.00. J.H.HOWE, Florist, 's\\VTt'E^,*wlsH^." Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. eOSTOH FL0B18T LEHEB CO. Mftmsfftctnreri o£ FLORISTS' LETTERS Dlmeniioni o£ thll box, 33 In. lon£ by 18 In. wide and 13 In. blKh.3iectloni. This wooden bos nicely stained and varnliihed, 1 8x80x1 S made In two section*, one for each size Setter, Ktven away with flrst order of 600 letters. Block Letters, IW or 2 hich size, per 100, {s.OO. Script Letters, $4.00. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale t>y All wholesale florist-s and supply dealers. N. f . McCAKTHY, Treas. e» Manager. tt^'t^feJn^li. BOSTON, MASS. «H^a'w"^/k Mention the FlorifltB' Exchange when writlnc. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... •» Established 1S50. 155 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICAGO. Mention the Florists' Excliange when writing. CYPRESS E MATERIAL OF ANY DESCRIPTION SEND FOR CATALOGUE Bronze or Green, $1.00 per 1000; 75 cts. per 1000 in 5000 lots. Leucotlioe Sprays, bronze or green, $1.00 per 100; Fancy Ferns, ?2.00 per 1000: Green Sheet Moss, fresh stock, $2.50 per bbl. sack ; Sphagnum Moss, $1.75 per bale. Small Green Galax for violets, §1.00 per 1000. All kinds of florists' sup- plies. L J KRESHOVER, ""^'e'^i^J^r Tel. 597 Madison Square. 4-inch p ots. 10c. ; 5-ln. pots, 20c. each. From 3-inch pots — Stevia, Vinca Major, Golden Feverfew, Ageratum, Verbena, " Henderson's Mammoth," 3c. each; $25 per 1000. From 2>^-in. pots — Berried Plants for Christ- mas now ready — Celestial Peppers, Solanum Clliatum, Solanums, Amazonlcum and Annuum, Solanum Capsicastrum or Jerusalem Cherry ^the large berry variety) , Hydrangea Otaksa (pink and blue). Egg Plants, Ked and Yellow, Coieus, $2.50 per 100. Genista, ■2}4~in., 3c. each; large flowering. Surplus Wm. Scott Carnations, 2-in pots, ?1.00 per 100. CASH, or will trade some for good rooted Chrysanthemum cuttings. My plants are well established and are clean and showy. M. F. LaROCHE, Collingdale, Pa. Mention the FloriBtB* Exchange when wrltjpg. FARQUHAR VIOLETS 40,000, 3 in. pots. Price on application. Fine clean plants, ready Jto plant out now. J. R. FREEMAN 612 ISthSt., N.W., Washington, D. C. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. L Strong plant?, February and March struck. Healthy and free from disease. $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Your money cheerfully refimdedif not satisfactory. G. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-on-Hudson. N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VIOLETS. Marie toixise, prize stock, gruaranteed to be healtliy and a Xo. 1, or your money back. Strong. 2-2iiS in. stock, $2.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Strong. 3 in., $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Ready for July delivery. Caah, please. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 'Sas VIOLET STOCK From 2)4 in. pots, ready now. Imperial, M. Liouise, Svpanley White and Lady Campbell, $25.00 per 1000. MAIDENHAIR FERNS 6 in. pots— fine, 26c. each. CRARB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Micli. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. : COLEUS. COLEUS. COLEUS. ? strong stocky plants In 3j4 in- pots. Red Verschafteltli, Golden Bedder aud other popular varieties. Have lots of them. $2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000. ♦ J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. J Uoatlaa tha Florlata' Bzchanx* when wrltlBC. SEASONABLE STOCK ALL IN FIRST CLASS GROWING CONDITION. WHITE MOONFLQ-WER, 2y, in. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BEGONIA, Vernon and Vulcan, $2.00 per 100. COB^A SCANDENS, ^Y, inch, $3.00 per 100. CALADIUM ESCULENTtJM, 5 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. CANNAS, strong, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100. SALVIA SPLKNDENS, 3 inch, $3.00 per 100. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney and P. Pauline, $2.00 per 100. ABVTILON SAVITZI, $3.00 per 100. ABITTILON ECLIPSE, $2.50 per 100. -WEEPING LANTANA, $3.50 per 100. PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS, $3.00 per 100. CROTOMS in variety $3.00 per 100, HIBISCUS SINENSIS in variety, $2.50 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, $2.60 per 100. LEMON AMERICAN WONDER, $2.60 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRV, 2J^ inch, $2.60 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA, 'iy^ inch, $6.00 per 100. ROSES, General Collection Everblooming, $20,00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Mention the riorlits' fixcbanfe when wrltlic> July 4, 1908 The Florists' Hxchange J9 BONNOT BROS, Wholesale Florlsis 55 and SI W. 26th St., New York CooGAN Building OonslflrnmontB of FlrHt-Closs Stock Solicited Tolophono : 243S Madison Square Geo. E. Bradshaw John K. HAitTaLVN BRADSHAW & HARTMAN Wholesale Florists 53 West ;J8th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 1797 Madison Square CONSTGNAIENT SOLICITED CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE I Oooffan BulIdlnBT, 6th Ave. and 26th St. NEW YORK Open every Morning at 5 o'clock for the Sale fl of Cut Flowers Tills is not a commission house; the market consists of individual stands Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent J. DONALrDSON, Secretary! JAMES McMANUS, lt:^lo:i'J^rl 50 W. 30lh St., New 1 Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the ieaders ^-- -v^ ALWAY . E^ T HAN THE HIGHEST GRADE OF ALWAYS ON HAND A SPECIALTY. THE PIONEER J. J. PERKINS, Wholesale Florist specames R Q S ES'C A R N ATIONS" V I OLETS 115 West 30th Street, New York TELEPHONE 956 MAD. SQUARE Shipping Orders attended to Promptly, quick returns GUARANTEED. ^-'^-^•'-^ Branch Store 48 West 30th St., N. Y. R. W. PERKINS, MANAGER Consignments of good stock can always be handled; Estabilstied 1872. GR.OVrER.S. ATTENTION 1 Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO IVest 29th Street, MEW YORK Teleplione Call 551 Madison Square Violets Roses CarDalloDS orcfilds Established 1888 YOUNG St NUGENT Aavvi Fir BO Am. Beauty, Liberty, Sanrtse, Bride, Brldes- ISn I I I PW AA maid, Meteor, Oolden Oate, and all otberLead- ••^ ■ • ■■" ■ ^"1 Ingr Varieties of Roses. 42 W. 28th Street, - NEW YORK j555^5;<5S ("The highest fli grades of UStandard var) I NOVELTIES ADIANTUM ASPABAGUS OALLAS DAFFODILS DAISIES oalax Leaves gladiolus hyacinths Lilies Lily of the Valley... Mignonette— Ordinary " Fancy.... NAEOiaSDS PAN3IEB SMIL AX STEVIA sweet peas Tulips Violets White Pink Bed Yellow and var. White Pink Bed Yellow and var. Boston July 1, 1903 0.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 to to 20.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to to to 8.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to to 8.00 to 3.00 to to to to I to .76 2.00 26.00 4.00 '2.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 3.00 to to 50.00 to to to to .10 to 6.00 to to to 4.00 to to to to I to 16.00 to to .60 to to Phll'delphia June 30. 1903 to 20.00 to 26.00 10.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 COO to 7.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 20.00 to 6.00 to to to .76 to .75 to .76 to .76 to .76 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to 8.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 25.00 to 60.00 to to to to to to to 5.00 4.00 to to to to , to 15.00to 20.00 to , .75 to 1.00 to to Baltimore June 16, 1903 10.00 3.00 to to to 15.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 .75 to 6.00 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to to to .75 to 1.26 to 1.25 to 1.00 to to ... . to to to 20.00 5.00 4.00 'e.ob to 1.25 to 1.00 to 50.00 to 7.00 to to to to 6.00 to to 8.00 to to 15.00 ".16 to .. to .. to .. to 20.00 to .. to .20 to .. to .. Buffalo June 30, 1903 IPIttsburg June 29, 1903 20.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 to 26.00 to 16.00 1.00 3.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 .76 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 2.50 2.50 2.60 2.50 4.00 .60 10.00 1.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 :.00 6.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 50.00 to .10 4.00 .15 6.00 12.60 '".'26 to to to to to to 15.00 to 6.00 to to to to to 16.00 to to to to .60 4.00 4.00 4.00 .76 1.26 1.25 1.25 1.25 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 76 20.00 4.00 .25 e.'ob 10.00 3.00 25 10.00 to 35.00 to 25.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 to to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to to 8.00 to 12.00 to 0.00 to to to to 1.00 to l.oO to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 3.00 to 2.60 to 2.50 to 2.50 to .to 1.50 to 50.00 to 6.00 to to 1.00 to to 8.00 to to 12 00 to 6.00 to to to to .50 to 16.00 to to .60 to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harrlsll Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETOHS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 1 5 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Kaiserins rieteors Carnots Orcliids Valley Carnations Can furnish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone. 2161 and 2071. Headquarters in Western New York for ROSES, CARNATIONS Aiid'all kinds of Season- able iilowers. WM. F: KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLOP ST6' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y, TELEPHONE SENECA 620 G-ivE Us A Thial. "We Oait Please You. Uentlon the riorlatB' Bzchanse wbftB wrltloji. Wholesale Florists, y ^jobbers m FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES* Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawlby Street. BOSTON, Mention the Florists* Exchange wben writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Price, $3.50. Ready. Write for sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N. Y, Boston. The AVeek's News. With the first of July come early closings and vacations. Beginning on that date most of the stores will close at 5 o'clock. Edward Hatch and the Misses Hatch sailed Tuesday for Liverpool on the Saxonla. Philip L. Carbone has also gone abroad on his annual trip. The Boston Flower Market baseball team reorganized and played their first game Saturday, opening the season with a victory over the Waban Rose Conservatories team at Natick by the score of 14 to 1. The Flower Market team played very well for their first game, and Captain Denny expressed himself as well pleased with their ex- hibition. Captain Denny batted and fielded well and Charlie Evans and "Herb" Capers played good ball in the field for the victors. For the home team, Captain Dunn, R. Montgomery and Jack Harding excelled. A game against the W. H. Elliott team, of Brighton, is on the tapis. Work is progressing rapidly on the new rose house at the Waban Rose Conservatories, being erected by Lord & Burnham. The house will be 700x42 feet, and dwarfs the two 700x21-foot houses alongside of it on account of its height. Thos. A. Cox has rebuilt one of his houses this season. He is remodelling the oflice building, and adding a stor- age house. F. J. NORTON. Buffalo. Ne^vs Items. With the active season now at an end, a lighter vein will pervade, vaca- tions and bookkeeping indulged in. Some of the store men boldly entered the ranks of the '"fans" on Monday. On Friday evening of last week, at a park band concert, Jos. H. Rebstock's horse became involved in the runaway mancEuvres of another team and bolted, throwing him out of the vehicle, to the result of a fracture of a leg, below the knee. Fortunately Mrs. Rebstock, who was with him, escaped any serious in- jury. John G. Pickelman, recently taking premises at 15 W. Chippewa street, finds the new location agreeable to a nice and pleasing run of trade. He again is supplying the floral outfits for the Duluth passenger steamers, the Northwest and the Northland, which call for a liberal use of palms, vases and baskets, also some fiowers on each trip. The H. A. Meldrum Department Store has issued a printed schedule of prizes and conditions of exhibiting for the flower show planned to be given No- vember 11-14, inclusive. The classes seem well selected, and are set to lib- eral cash prizes, the lowest being $5.00, and ranging, in cases, up to $50.00. Such a list should draw good exhibits. The local club is acting mutually with the firm, in management, and under the direct superintendency of Charles H. Keitsch. Copies of the schedule will be mailed on application to Mr. Keitsch, 806 Main street, or direct to the H. A. Meldrum Company, of this city. VIDI. Niagara Falls, N. Y. E. A. Butler, on Third street, recent- ly made added improvements to his re- tail show houses, in rebuilding to better display results, and more along such lines is to be done this Summer. Concrete walks in the rebuilt portions are a commendable feature. The in- stallation of a chemical works close by plays havoc with shade trees there- abouts, through the fumes in the at- mosphere cor ing from these works, evidently killing more or less of them outright, and some damage suits are on. Across the river, in the beautiful "Victoria Park," which property skirts the river for a long distance, may usu- ally be seen the finest shrub and tree growths, stimulated by the freshening spray from the cataract. Roderick Cameron is in charge here, handling the work in a thorough and intelligent manner. The upper portion of his do- main, the "Dufterin Islands," includ- ing the location of the greenhouses employed, is at present in a chaotic state, though the development of not less than three power plants, in con- structing which mammoth excavations of 150 or more feet in depth leave lit- tle of the surface undisturbed enough to encourage garden embellishments. Work on canals, intakes and bridges are also numerous, and several years will likely elapse ere this entrancing portion may again assume its former best appearance. Flowering shrubs here attains a perfection of growth and bloom' most unusual, as scarcely ever seen elsewhere. VIDI. Nashville, Tenn. NeTTS Notes. Business has been very good for the past few weeks. Roses are plenti- ful and extra good for this time of the year. Carnations are coming in from outside now. Joy & Son have just completed two houses, 100x21 feet. They are planted in chrysanthemums at present, and later will be used for violets, and as cold storage houses for such plants as bulbs, etc. This firm has just finished planting carnations from the field; in all about 50,000 are planted inside — Mrs. Lawson, The Marquis, Estelle, Pros- perity, Lorna, Glacier, G. H. Crane, Murphy's White and some of the newer kinds. Tom Joy left for Chicago, June 29, to spend a week or so. He will stop at Richmond and Newcastle, Ind. Jeny Bros, are getting along slowly with their new greenhouses. Charles Trislar has been very busy beautifying the stations through this part of the country for the L. & N. R. R. Co. Mr. Trislar has charge of the greenhouse at L. & N. shops. Mrs. B. F. Hensley is spending a few months with her people at Knoxville. B. F. H. Tarr3^own, N. Y. The regular meeting of the Tarry- town Horticultural Society was held June 25, 1903, President David McFar- lane in the chair. The secretary was instructed to invite William Turner, of Oceanic, N. J., to act as one of the judges at the November show. John Nelson, of North Tarrytown, was elect- ed to active membership. President McFarlane was awarded the prize — a silk umbrella— for best exhibit of cut fiowers of perennials. Charles Vander- bilt offered $5.00 as a cash prize to be awarded at the November show. The premium will be given for the largest chrysanthemum bloom, to be exhibited in a special class. A discussion took place on the grow- ing of perennials, participated in by President McFarlane, Stephen and Jo- seph Bradley, F. R. Pierson, and Mr. Moody. H. J. R. July 4, 1903 St. Louis. Newt Notes. Wm. Trillow, late with J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, is back in St. Louis for a few days. Mr. Trillow is now with the Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa, and will have charge of their greenhouses. On Thursday of this weelc he will make Miss Grace Os- tron his wife; and after a Northern trip of two weeks they will settle down in their new home in Des Moines. Mr. TrlUow's many friends in St. Louis join me in hearty congratulations. The firm known as the St. Louis Car- nation Company has dissolved partner- ship and will hereafter be run by James W. Dunford. P. B. Call retiring. Mr. Call will make a trip to Florida to visit his parents, and may remain there. Otto Heinicken, the representative of Bobbink & Atkins, of Rutherford, N. J., is in town looking after the Arm's interests. The World's Fair grounds have great charms for Otto. Park Commissioner Aull has at last appointed his assistant, and the ap- pointment came as a big surprise. His name is Andrew Meyer, Jr. He is the son of Andrew Meyer, florist, of 3214 South Jefferson avenue. The young man is only ^3 years of age and great responsibility rests on his shoulders. We "hope he will make good the ten other appointments as park keepers. which were as follows: Patrick Reel, Carr Park; John Byron, Gamble place; A. Henerich, Benton Park; Chas. Isher. Hyde Park; Thos. Dwyer, Caron- delet Park; V. Kerber. Laclede Park; Chas. B. Wilson, O'Fallon Park, and Niel McGroraty, St. Louis place. The old ofBce force was reappointed. The keeper of Forest Park, the largest in the city, is still in doubt. The members of the club should not forget that on next Thursday afternoon the club meeting will be held in Kirk- wood, at Mr. Winter's place. Presi- dent Dunford would very much like to see a large attendance and hopes that the members will take advantage of an afternoon's outing and pay a visit to our Kirkwood brothers. It will be es- pecially interesting to those who are to attend the S. A. F. convention. State Vice-President Juengel has quite a lengthy report to make. Another interesting feature will be the nomination of officers for the com- ing year and it will be necessary for the members to select good officers. Fred Weber's essay will be in line to convert some of our florists to attend the convention at Milwaukee, and join the S. A. P. The members are to meet next Thursday at the Sarah street .junction on the St. Louis and Suburban Line at 12.30 sharp in order to reach Mr. Winter's establishment on time to open the meeting at 2 o'clock. It is the intention to visit all the florists there after the meeting. Robert Tesson is at present living in Clayton and taking things easy. He has not as yet given up his intended trip abroad and is shaping things in working order to build his big plant on the east side. At a meeting held by the trustees last week all arrangements were made for the club's picnic on July 23, at Preister's Park. Neat badges were or- dered to be worn by the members and their friends, which will give them all the privileges in the park. The chil- dren will be well taken care of. as well as the ladies. J. J. Beneke was ap- pointed director of amusements, and F. C. Weber will have charge of the bowling contest. Anyone wishing more information regarding the picnic should call up Mr. Beneke. The invitations will be mailed out early next week. Miss Theresa Baderacco, of 1308 Olive street, has given her store a new coat of paint and paper. Miss Jennie Repeto, her assistant, and Mrs. Bader- acco are spending a week at West Ba- den Springs. J. J. Beneke had a very busy week with funeral work and a large wedding order, which the daily press spoke of as being one of the largest of the June wedding decorations. Fred Foster is making a great show of sweet peas in his window. He says that his sales of sweet peas have run into the tens of thousands every day the past week; but very little other stock is selling. The St. Louis Palm Company, at 923 Olive street, is having a big run on artificial work in palms. Miss Silver- stone, who is in charge of the fresh flower department, reports trade very good for this season of the year. The Plorists' Hxchange 21 Mrs. M. M. Ayers Is on a visit to her brotlier in the country. Mrs. Ayers has been sick of late, and the fresh air will do her lots of good. In the meantime, Charles, Will and Louie are having a three-cornered squabble over a bowling match, which will be rolled this week. Will Ossic, of Ellis' wholesale house, is off on a. week's vacation. It's Smith's turn next; then comes the boss, who will attend the convention next month. Gus Eggling. on Grand avenue, is making big improvements, and the place looks well. Gus is up and around again from his recent spell of rheumatism. Bowling. The bowling club rolled three good games on the New Blue Ribbon alleys Monday night. John Sturtz, our old-time member, made his reappear- ance and an average of 200 in the three games. Beneke was also in good trim, coming in second with an average of 189. The bowling will be kept up every Monday night until convention time. ST. PATRICK. Kansas City, Mo. rhe Week's Neivs. Excepting the usual number of June weddings, business is rather quiet, and the effects of the recent flood are apparent. The market is swamped with sweet peas at 15c. per 100, and as a matter of course, decorations at this season are principally of the latter material. The seed merchants in this vicinity have given substantial aid to the gar- deners in the way of seed supplies and utensils for planting the crop. The Kaw Valley potato yield, which usually amounts to 200,000 bushels, will be a great loss, and will undoubtedly atlect our local market. The benching of roses and chrysan- themums is progressing rapidly; the in- crease in numbers planted is small over those of last year. Mr. Edgar has moved from East 11th to 12th and Walnut streets. A. F. Barbe has sold his lease on his Walnut street store. He will discontinue the store business, as his greenhouses command a good retail trade and his time is wholly taken up there. John Schnieder has closed his store until October. W. J. Barnes reports a good increase in business over last year; he is rapid- ly getting his remodeled place in shape. Two important visitors were wel- comed to the homes of V. G. Dall and E. D. Ellsworth on June 21 and 14, re- spectively— daughters. D. Pittsburg. Se-wB Notes. There has been no appointment of Superintendent of Parks of Pittsburg since W. Falconer resigned in May, un- til to-day the Director of Public Works named George W. Burke for the posi- tion. Mr. Burke for 12 years was super- intendent of Highland Park and assist- ant superintendent of the Bureau of Parks. About two years ago, through political changes, he was deposed and went into landscape gardening. Mr. Burke is a competent man; his work at Highland Park was always up-to-date and much admired, particularly in the flower bedding line, which excelled anything in the city. Mr. Burke is a young man, just past forty, robust and active, and will no doubt fill his new position well. E. C. Ludwig has moved from his Mount Troy residence to the city and finds it more convenient for his busi- ness. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club (July meeting) takes place Tues- day, July 7. and everyone interested in the Milwaukee convention, S. A. F., should be on hand, as the transporta- tion committee will report. The picnic committee will also make a report. Most all arrangements are completed and a good time is promised. The date of the picnic is July 16. In- vitations will be mailed to all the mem- bers. E. C. REINEMAN. E. G. HILL & CO. Wholesale riorists RICHMOND, IND. ^ WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT TLOWERS, »EEDS, BULB» and SUPPLIED for the pro- grossivo and up-to-date florist. Send for our weekly quotations on Cut Flciwors, our catalogue and circulars on Beeds, Bulbs, Bibbons, and all Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 7G-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING The Lar^rest. Bent Kqnipped, Most Centrally I^ocated ^ Wholesale Cut-Flower House in Chicago 32, 31, 36 Randolph Sr., CHICAGO, III. J. B. DEAMUD SacccflBor to IlUnoiH Cat Flower Co. Wlio m e Cut F owers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 51 and 53 Wabash A-ve., CHICAGO THE E. F. WINTERSON CO. SuccesBors to McKELLAB & WINTERSON, WHolesale Coxnxnission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 4-7, 4.9, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. MeptloD the VloTJatM' Eichmpge when wrttim. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 Names and Varieties A. BEAtTTY, fancy— special " extra No. 1 " Culls and Ordinary ... Queen ol Edgely ^ Bride, 'Maid, lancy— special, 0, " extra M " No. 1 O '■ No. 2 fiC Golden Gate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Oattleyas Oyprlpedlums f Interior grades, all colors M '■ Stahdakd 1 vaeieties White, Pink Ked.. Yellow and Var, ( White Pink., Bed g *Fakot *. ('The highest J <8 grades of i „ „ . „ O standard var) \ TeUow and Var. I Novelties Adiantdm ASPAEAQtJS Oallab DAFFODLLS DAISIES Galax Leaves Gladiolus Hyacinths LILIES Lily of the Valley... Mignonette — Ordinary " Fancy .... NAEOIBSUS PANSIE3 SMILAX STETIA SWEET Peas TULIPS violets Cblcago June 30, '03 20.00 to 16.00 to 12.00 to to to 6.0O to 4.00 to 2.60 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to 15.00 to 6.00 to 24.00 18.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 1.50 1.50 1.60 1.60 2.00 2.0O 2.00 2.00 1.00 60.00 8.00 .. .. to to to 2.00 to to 6.00 to 3.00 to to to to to 10.00 to to .20 to to to 12.00 4.00 12.00 '".60 St. Louis June 29, '03 to to to to to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to to to .50 to to to to to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to 10.00 to to to 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 15.00 to to 3.00 to to 6.00 to to to to to to 12.50 to JO .20 to to to 15.00 '"26 ClDclnnatl June'2'J, '03 16.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to to to to 6.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 2.0O to 3.00 1.50 1.60 1.00 to to 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 '2.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 .16 12.60 '16 to 1.00 I to 50.00 to 6.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to 15.00 1.00 4.00 .35 Milwaukee June 23, '03 15.00 10.00 4.00 to 25.00 tc 18.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to to 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1.60 1.50 1.60 1.60 1.60 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 to to I to 40.00 to to to to to to i to .. to .. to .. to .. to 20.00 to .. to .60 to ., to .. Detroit June 10, '03 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 20.00 to 30.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to to 6.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 50.00 to 26.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 1.50 to 2.00 to to to 2.60 to to 1.60 to 50.00 to 10.00 to to .60 to .10 to to to 10.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to to to 16.00 to to .60 to to JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flcwers SI Wabash Ave. Room 221, Chicago Telephone Centrnl S59.S. All teletrraph and telephone orders giv(.'n prompt attention. HOLTON&HUNKELCO., Wholesale Florists and Florlata' Suppllea Mannfactnrers of 'WIRE DESIGHS 457 MiiwaoKee St., milwauhee. wis. 'Phone Main 874. P. O. Bos 103 Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLL-WOR-TH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT F=l-OAA£eRS 58-60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067 All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. WIETOR BRO». WHOLKSALK GBOWEES OF Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. S 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Fiorlsi 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. 22 The Florists' Exchange ^i^V^p- ^V^^^<^ >\0^t»jV^ HROESCHELL DROS. CO. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers made of the best of material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and backi. Write for information. Sabtjla, Ia. , March 2, 1903. KroescheU Bros Co. Chicago, 111. Deab SrRS: In answer to your letter of the 24th of February, will say I am more than pleased with my boiler I got of you. When I got it I expected to use coal, but I have used nothing but wood this winter so far and have had no trouble to lieep the houses at the right temper- ature at all times. I am heating one rose house, 24 x 100 ft. and two carnation houses, 18 x 100 ft. with the boiler. During the coldest speU it was 24° below zero and I did not have the best of wood, but stUl I could hold the rose house at 58° to 60° without any trouble. In the car- nation houses I have never used all the pipes to keep up the heat. With good coal, I believe the boiler would heat one more house, 18 x 100 ft. Philadelphia, Feb. 27, 1903 Messrs. KroescheU Bros. Co. Chicago, 111. Gentlehen : We wish to tell you how much we » pleased with your boiler we put in last fall. It replac two cast iron boilers, has done the work very much b ter, requires much less attention, and besides, as n< as we can figure, will use about twenty per cent. less c< than we have been using. This coal item is not compai with only one season, but with at least twenty years' perience with several different kinds of cast iron boilers. We are more than satisfied, and have taken pleaEi in showing and recommending your boiler to a number growers. Respectfully, Uentlon the Flortstt' Wm. B. Lovell. Exchange when writing. Yours very truly. Pekhock Bbos. STAB. 17/ HEWS^< HentloD the FloriBts* Exchange when wrltlnE. New Haven, Conn., May 8, 1903, The Tobacco Warehousing Trading Co., Louisville, Ky. Gentlemen : — You may say for our firni that "NICOTICIDE" has proved most satisfactory of anything that we have tried in our Rose Houses, and our Foreman gives it preference over other formulas of insecticides which we deal iui and we have used various kinds of greenhouse products, and we are pleased to recommend this to those needing a thoroughly reliable and effica- cious insecticide. Very respectfully. The Frank S. Plai-t Co. Mention the FloflBU' Exchanga whep writing. 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. UentloD the FlorlsU' Excbaage when writing. A Wooden Tower is Dangerous. The wood is bound to rot. The weight of the tank may cause it to col- lapse at any moment and deprive you of water in the hot summer months. A CALDWELL Steel Tower Is reliable and will bear four times the weight of the filled tank. Besides, the cost is not excessive. Let us send an illustrated catalogue and price list. W. E. Caldwell Co. LOUISVILLE. KY. Uentinii tb» Florlgta' ExT«BlerD iets., Henlon Jt Habbpli, ChJeagt). MeptioD the Florists' Exchange when writing. RED POTS OF US? ^STANDARD SIZE] Quality— No Better. Carefully Pacted in Small Crates. Easj- to handle. Price List Free. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, X. Y. Best Pot in the 1 Market. llMnDr n Th** ►'"InrlBtH BUPDftQge WDPD WTltJpg "THRIPSCIDE" (BEOISTKKED) GREENHOUSE FUMIfiATINfi STANDARD FLOWER P01 Packed In amaU cratefl, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 3 In. pota In crate, ^.68 1500JX " 6.35 1500 8X " 6.00 1000 3 •• 5.00 BOOSX " " 5.80 5004 ■• 4.50 3205 •• 4.51 144! •• 3.16 Price per ci 130 f»otBlncrate,9 UAJSm KADX. 4S 9 In. pota In crate, I 48 10 '* " 24 11 •• .. 24 IS " " 13 14 " ■* « 16 " " Seed pana, same price &■ pots. Send for price of Cylinders for Cat FlowerB, Hanglns BaaketB, Lf yaaea, etc. Ten per cent. ofF for cash with order. AddreaB Hliflnffer Bros. Pottorr, Fort Edwaroi N. Or AueiTBT Zo'LKXB, & Boss, New York Agent» 51 Babolat Btbxbt, N»w Yobe Citt. MentloD tb» FlorlstB* Brchange when wrttt ILL NLR5ERYMEN, SEED! i ntS AND ELORIST 4i POWDER Ueotloo tb» rioiiats' Kx^anse whaa vrltliur. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. TrayellBg Bepresentative : PHILADELPHIA, PA., JEESEY CITY N.J. U. OtjTLEB BTEESOH. 106 Third Ave.. Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. ICoitkm tbe Florists* Sxdiange when writing. is the newest and best article on the market to- day for the complete destnictlon of all Insects that Infest Greenhouses or Conservatories, being a special boon to Rose and Beauty growers and prepared particularly for the destruction of Oreen Kly and Tlirips. There is nothing injurious in it to plant lite, even the most deli- cate fern. It is especially recommended for Beauties. Eoses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Smilas, Asparagiis, Palms, Ferns, etc., and we claim that insects will be entirely eradicated when the houses are thoroughly fumigated with this powder. It Is put up as follows : lib. Tin Can ..,$0.25 I 25 lb. Sealed Bos $4.50 5 " " .,. 1.00 I 100 " " " 16.50 Send' for copy of testimonials. For reference we refer to Messrs. Bassett & Washburn, Hins- dale, 111. Prepared by The Lilly-Lilly Chemical Co, and sold by B. H. HUIVT 76-78 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO MwitlaB tti* FlorUta' Exdiuc* vfan wiUtag. -wissrae TO so susnrass with irSOPI SEODLS SEBS FOK THX Horilcuilurai Advertiser' «ili U tlie Brltljli Trade Paptr, belnf read weekly by all Horticnltaraltraaeri ) It li alio taken by over 1000 of the be*t Coutliiental houses. AtititirI subscnp- tlon to cover cost of postage, 75 cent*. Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Nottl. Address EDITORS OF THE «B. A. OillweU Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. DON'T YOU FORGET ^ SIEBERT'S I ZINC NEVEr RUSTGLAZINI POINTS Are Positively 1 1 Best. Last Forev<. Over 8,000 pouDi no'w in use. A sure preventive ' glass slipping. EfF- tive on large or am - glass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes, and ?s, 40c. alb.; by mail 16c. extra; 71bs.for$2- 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chic^o and New York. Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass. I J. M. McCullough's Sons, Cincmnati, Ohio. Cameal k. Davis, Eichmond, Va. Charles T. Siebert, Station B, Pittsburg, Pa. UenUoD tbe Florists' Ssch^n^e wbeo wrltl: r 4, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 23 »"»"^F *■» No order too small for our attention or too large for our capacity. Clear Cypress Entire fteedom of sap-knots and splits. "We carry our regular shapes in stock for quick shipment. If you want special ^^ork we can make it. We prepare plans and estimates free of charge. Headquarters for Bed Cedar Posts and Hot Bed Sash. ^VRITE FOR CIRCULARS. LocKi:AND Lumber Co. LoCKJbAND,0« UeDtlon the Florists' ExcbaDge when wiidnK, CASFEB LIUBACH itEENHOUSE (iUSS A 8PECIA1,TV. Windov 8IISS. Painters' Supplies. Pittsburg, Pa. ExcbaDge when wrltlDg. ihlngton Ave., Slst Ward, Oarson St., tloD the FlorlBts' •***^*****afti'^************^^^** *lolds Class Firmly il See the Point IS" \ <) PEERLESS Slftzlnf Points are the beat. > righu or leftt. Box of ' XK) pointa 75 eta. poitpald. ii lEURT A. DREEB, 31 .4 Cheatant St., Phlla., Pa. I tion the Florists' Exchange when writing. NIMMERm WINTER By Using ikandard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets onr Catalogue* IIBLIN & CO.. . Utica, N. T. ntlon_the__FlorlfltB^Eich ange when writing. The STANDARD The lightest nmning, most rapid and powerful TentUa- tlng MachineiT In the mar- *«'■ THE Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast iron, with self adjusting sash-bar clips. The only Drip-proot Gutt€r§ made. Send for catalogue, free. E. HIPPARC YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get THE -NEW OEPftRTUIlE," 'VENT)L(\TIM& ^PPLlMNCE,^ For DescrlptlTe Oatalogue Send to J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. Agfricultural Drain Tile'^ madebyJOHN H. JACKSON, ALBANY, N. v., are the very , . . , . , BEST that lone experience, thor- ough equipment and superior clay will produce. Tile drained land is the earliest, easiest worked and most productive. Make also Sewer Pipe, Chimney Tops, Red and i-'ire Brick, Oven Tile and Supply Mortar Colors, Cement, Plaster, Lime, etc. Write for what youwant. 50 Third Ave. UeDtlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS ireenhouse Material CUTIAND SPLICEDlREADy FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS 'J Manufacturers 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AT 1VHOI.BSAI.E. hVoIr'^ormALl^E. GET OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. HeatloB tk* Floiliti' Bidiuw* vhen writliis. t I WE, CARRY IN STOCK_^ The largest assortment of Air Dried Red Gulf Cypress in the north. It is the superiority of this material for Green- house Construction that should interest you. Send in your inquiries to us for Cypress and all other kinds of GreenHouse Building Material and get our prices and samples before ordering elsewhere. We believe we can save you money. Our Greenhouse Heading and Ventilating Catalogue and Green- house Construction Catalogue ivill be mailed to you on receipt of fi've cents for each. Ivord cm BurnHam Company v.- New ItorU. Office, St. James Bldg., B'way (£b 26th St. General Office <£)> 'Works. Irvin^ton-on>Hudsan, N.Y. IfentloD the Florists' Exebsnce wbeo wrltlnc. Evans Improved Challenge Keller bearing, self-oiling de- vice automatic stop, solid lint chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write forcatalo^ueand prices before placinK your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.. RICHMOND. IND. Uentlon the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. For GreenhouBes, Graperies, Hotbeds, GoDservatories, and all other purposes. Get our flJgures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 3«2-»4. W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention ttxm nortatw' gggiiange wfaea wHtlng- i: GREbNHOdSES.i| ^fALFURNISfifD « _ AND — i— • I 'o Spreading ot TFalls. IMost EflTective and Reliable Ventilation, Perfect Guttering, Note — The V Gutter, as well as the other parts of the houses, peculiar to this construction, are fully covered by Letters Patent. Weite fob Catalogtie A. IDIEXSCM & CO., Patentees Manufacturers of California Eed Cedar and Louisiana Cypress Greenhouse Material. 615-621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, IL,L,. UentloD the FIorlAta' Exchange when writing. 24 The Plorists' Hxchange July 4, 1903 TliG Kins Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Uentlon the riorlBts' Bichapge wbea writing. H. Bayersdorf er & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. eo, 52, 54, 66 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA UeDtlon the FlorlBta* Bxcbange when wrltSnc. 6DT FLOWEB BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Stylo. The beat, strongest and neatest loldlng cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100. Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 No. J3.00 $27.60 3.76 36.00 6.60 63.00 3.00 29.00 0 60 60,00 0.— 3x4x20 ... .$2.00 $18.00 6.— 4x8i22, 1.— 3i4«xl8.. 1.76 16.00 8.— 4i8x28.. 2.-3x6x18 2.00 18.00 7.-6x16x20, 3.-4x8x18 2.40 22.00 8.-3x7x21. 4.-3x6x24.... 2.76 25.00 9,-6x10x35 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ing on orders above 260 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. B03C X02, COL.17IHBIJ8, O Meption the Florlflts* Eichangg when writing. SPECIAL TRADE LIST. In. pots doz. 100 Anthericum varlegatum .3 $0.75 $5.00 Cannas. Queen Charlotte, Florence Vaughan, Mme. Crozy, E^ndale. .3 .60 4.00 Cobaea Scandens 3 .75 5.00 ClematiB Faniculata 3 .75 5.00 Clematis Paniculata, strong. ...4 1.50 10.00 EcheTeria glauca, strong plants.. 4 1.00 Hope Vines, 4 1.00 Hydrang:ea, ThoH. Hogg 2 .50 Ivy, English, hardy strong plants. .4 1.50 Passi flora ccenilea 3 .75 Tropseoluin, double dwarf 2i^ .50 Ijantanas, Le Naine 2J^ .50 Lobelias, dark and light blue 2i4 -^ Violets, La France .50 Forget-me-uot (Paiu8tria)in bloom .50 Moonvines 2H .50 Chrysanthemuina, a full line of the beet varieties 2!^ Smilax, fine plants 2 .35 C.EiseIe,""'iCr,"^*'"Phila., Mention the FloristB' Exchange when writing. 3.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.0 i 3.00 3.00 3.00 2,00 Pa. HOTHOUSE GLASS ind GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER &, CO. 10 Oesbrosses St., New York. UentioD the FloriRtH' HzchaDge when writing. A STIC A [feenhouseqiaan^ USEITNOW« tF.O.PIERGEGO. 170 Fulton St., NCW YORK Uentlon the Florlsf Bich«n»» 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., jeW'nings'^bkos., S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention th» Florl»t»' Blxch«n»» when writUn. Send fob ClECULAES. m M. GIRUND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1888. Send for Catalogrue '-^>^'^'^^':^'^'^v^v-.^^^v'^^'vS'"':^"j-'^-^'--^^<^^ GEO. n. GARLAND, Des Plaines, 111. JOHN C. nONINQER CO,, CHICAGO, Selling Agents UentloD th« Woriita' Bad»nge when writing. 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. No rutting at the ends ot 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. Uentlon the Florlets* Exchange when writln.. THE STANDARD FOR Greenhouse Heating. EFFICIENT ECONOMICAI. UURABIiE PERFECT SASH 0PERATI.1G APPARATUS. Send four cents for • :r illustrated Catalogue cn- Greenhouae Constmctio i ; also our Heating Catalo^e. Plans and Estimates on application. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK. Mention the Flortote* Exchange when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICUITURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Qnlcb Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties 'WRITE Oil ■WriRE EOK. PRICES. THE PIERSOIMSEFTOIM CO. Desleners, Manatactnrers and Builders ol Horticultural Strnctureg West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY 30OeXXXXX9OOOOOOOOOOOOOO0 A. HBRRMANN MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40tK and 41st Streets OFFICE AND WaREROOMS: , WeITE FOB Itf IT AV YORK ^ 404, 406 408,410 412 East 34th SI. New Catalogue. l.-^ m^ ww m.-^^^-^^m. QCyySOOOOGOOOOCyXiOSCiOOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOQOfOOOOOOOOOOC^ IfentloB the Florleta' Exchange when writing. RIDER AND ERICSSON HotAirPunipiflg Engines I£ water is required for household use, lawns, flower heds or stahles, no pump will pump it so safely, cheaply and reliably. No danger as from steam. No oompheation as in gasolene engines. No iineertainty, as in windmills. Prices reduced. Catalogue " X " on application. RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO, 35 "Warren Street, New York 40 Dearborn Street, Chicago 339 Franklin Street, Boston 693 Craig Street, Montreal, P. Q. Uentiou the Florists* Exchange when writing. 40 North 7th Street, Philadelphia Teniente-Rey 71, Havana, Cnba SUPPUEMEINT WITH THIS ISSUE We are a mtraight thoot and aim to groui into a vigoroue plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XVI. No. 2 NEW YORK, JULY it, 1903 One DoIIat Per Year HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Large plants in tubs and barrels for July and August flowering. We have a large stock of these thrown especially for summer-flowering. Plants are now beginning to show color. We find a large demand for these at summer resorts and watering places especially. They pre splendid for lawn decoration, and And a ready and increasing sale. They are in splendid shape and exceedinorly good value at the prices named, which are as follows : Pine large plants in tubs, 15 or more blooms each, $2.00 each. Larger specimens in barrels, 25 or more blooms each, $5.00 each. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE We offer a fine stock of this — one of the most salable and desirable plants for Christmas trade. Everyone should grow a stock of it. Strong plants, 2J^-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. THE PIERSON FERN (IVephroIepis Piersoni) If you have not secured all you want, now is the time to do so. We have a tip-top lot of selected plants, which we guarantee will give satisfaction. There is bound to be a tremendous demand for tiiis as it becomes more widely distributed and more generally known. There is nothing like it for a money-maker that has ever been sent out in new plants. We offer strong young plants trom 2)^-in. pots, at $9.00 per doz. ; 50 plants at 60 cts. eacb; 100 plants at 60 ets. each; 500 plants at 45 cts. eacb; lOOO plants at 40 cts. each. Also extra large plants for immediate sale, 6-in. pots, at $27.00 per doz. ; 60 plants at $1.80 each; 100 plants at $1.50 each. F.R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown=on=Hndson,NewYork ExcegtioDalllg Flie Rose Plants. Own Boot stooL BRIDE, I 2M Inrh 54.00 per lOO "S^^-' „ . ,_^ ^^ intn $35.00 per 1000 BRIDESMAID and . , , $7.00 per 100 LIBERTY ( 4 Inch $Bo per 1000 Now Is the time to order before stock is all sold. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. LILIUM HARRISii First Shipment 3-Leg Brand will Arrive this Week. Grown especially for ua. Carufully selected, graded LILIUM HARRISII The best, the -cleanest stock on the Island, and packed. Thoroughly ripened bulbs. 3-LEG BRAND HARRISII. 5-7 inch bulbs, 400 in case $40.00 per 1000 7-9 " ■■ 200 •' 80.00 '■ 9-11 " •• lOO •■ 160.00 ■• Send us your list of requirements in other bulbous stock and receive our Roclc^bottom quotations. as usually sold, good sound bulbs, tuUy up to size. Usually offered as " Selected Stock." 5-7 Inch bulbs, 400 in case $32.50 per 1000 7-9 ■■ ■■ 200 ■' 7S.00 ■• 9-11 ■■ ■• 100 " 150.00 '■ KENTIA BELMOREANA c'I^p $3.50 per 1000 seeds; case of 4000, $12.00. KENTIA FORSTERIANA ^I^p $3.50 per 1000 seeds; case ol' 5000, $15.00. PANSY SEED ^B^o^ Benary's Non Plus Ultra, the richest mixture ever sent out: per trade pkt. '^t 1500 seeds, 50c.; peroz., $8.00. i American Grown, choice ■ colors and varie- ties in mixture; per trade. pKl. ol 150U seeds, 35c.; per oz.. $5.00. CINERARIA Grandiflora, Giant Prize strain Dwarf " " " Stellata, fine for florists' window display Per tr. pkt., $1.00; y« tr. pkt., 60c. CHINESE PRIMROSE Giant single, fringed, all beat varieties mixed, or colors sepa- rate. Primula Stellata (Star Prim- rose), white, pink, or mixed. Primula Obconica Grandi- flora, mammoth mixed. Trade pkt., $1.00; 1^ trade pkt., 60c. COLD STORAGE LILIUM LONGIFLORUM 7-9 inch bulbs, 300 In a box, $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. LILY OF THE VALLEY COLD STORAGE $15.00 per 1000. GLJGAS & B0DDIN6T0N GO. 812-814 Greenwich St., CORNER JANE STREET TELEPHONE 4390 SPRING New York Oily Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS B.&A.SPECIALTIES ^r^ ^^ ^r I^J^^Se ^^ Have IVIany Thousands of KENTIAS, ARAUCARIAS, M:^ ^^^M^MJSm^tCS^ FICUS and BAY TREGS. Many florists at this season of the year are looking for something to grow on during the Summer. Here is an opportunity to purchase such stock, and every enterprising man will no doubt avail himself. KENTIA BELMOREANA. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. No. of Height, Inch leaves ins. Per doz. 3 5 5>^ 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-6 5-8 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-9 7-9 10-12 15-18 18-22 22-24 24-26 28-28 28-30 30-33 33-38 38-40 40-15 46-50 50-55 55-60 80-65 65-70 $1 50 3 00 4 00 6 50 9 00 Each $1 00 1 25 1 76 2 50 3 00 4 00 5 00 6 50 7 50 10 00 12 50 15 00 Per 100 $12 00 15 00 25 00 50 00 75 00 Per doz. $10 OO 15 00 21 00 25 00 36 00 48 00 60 00 75 00 85 00 115 00 146 00 Per 1000 $100 00 140 00 225 00 No. of Inch, leaves Height Per doz. 3 3-4 12 in. $2 00 4 4-5 15 4 OO 6 6 15-18 6 OO 6M 5 18-20 7 50 6 5 20-24 9 00 10 12 tubs 12 Made-up plants, 65-70, $17.50 each. 14 •'• •■ 74 feet, $25.00 to $35.00 each. PHOENIX CANABIENSIS, We have a very fine lot of these, fine for decorating or retail sales, from $5.00 to $20.00 each. 1500 II IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOR PRICES. No. of Inch leaves Height 6 5-6 24-28 8 5-6 6 6 6 6-7 7 6-7 8 8-7 9 6-7 6-7 8-7 10 12 tnbs 7-8 12 28-30 30-32 32-36 3642 48-62 62-60 60-65 65-76 7-8 ft. Per 100 $15 00 25 00 50 00 60 00 76 00 Each $1 00 1 25 1 60 2 00 300 4 00 6 80 750 12 50 18 00 Per 1000 $140 00 225 00 Per doz. $10 00 12 00 15 00 20 00 30 00 50 00 ABACCARIA BXCELSA. Each 5 in. pots, 10-12 ins. hii^h $0 75 5 ■' " 12-14 ■• " 1 00 8" •• 14-16 " " 125 ARACCARIA EXCELSA GI.AUCA. Each 6 in. pots. 10 ins. high $0 76 Specimen plants $2.00 to $3.00 HYDRANGEA Otaksa and Thomas Hogrg:. Very fine decorative plants, 14 in. tubs, $2.50 and $3.50 each. %%%1,' FERNS madenp 7-9, $20.00 to $30.00 each, FUNK lA VARIEGATA, in pots, $5.00 per 100; WO.OO per 1000. AJIIPELOFSIS VEITCHII, $10.00 per 100. SPECIMEN ENGLISH IVT, 6-7 ft., $1.00 each. BOXWOOD, in Standards, Pyramids, Globe and Clipped forms ; aU sizes. Ask for Prices. GARDENIA VEITCHII, 8 in. pots, per doi., $6.00; 7 in. pots, per doz., $12.00. CINERARIA HYBRIDA STELLATA, **V" PRIMULA OBCONICA, «s<»perioo. These are two items in which yon should invest, m flats (110 clumps which can be divided), $2.00 per flat. Ask for list 61 varieties. FALL BULBS DUTCH, FRB?;CB[ and JAPANESE. All Kinds. We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurseries. We have 75 acres planted ^th th« most interesting stock in the countrv. Ask for Fall Bulb Catalogrue Now Ready. BOBBINK & ATKINS, - Rutherford, N. J. HMtka tka Itatota' bekaac* wkn wrltiac 26 The Plorists' Exchange St. Davids Island Only Lilies Free From Disease. Will be ready for delivery in July. Let us quote you on your wants. W.ElLIOn&SOHUewToffi Mention the nortoto* Bxchange when wrltlng._ milGISSUS UD DIFFODILS For Forcing. "We have over 40 acres devoted entirely to the culture ol these beautllul harbingers of Spring. (Trade only). Before placing your orders write to W. MAUSER & SONS, Guernsey, England Mention the CTortBtB* Ix^angt yhen wrtttog. First Qiialityi ^Strictly Fresh LOWEST PRICES. WBiTE FOB Special QnoTATioNS James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Mention the Florlata' Bxctaans* when writliuc. QUERNSEY RULBS asgrown by HUBERT & CO.Ltd.,thelargest Bulb and Plant Growers in the Channel Islands, areTHE BEST, WELL MATrKEl>,SOUNI), RIPENEI>, EARLY— be sure to trj' them. Price lists quoting free delivery at New York, free on appli- cation to our representative, NICHOLAS LE PAGE, 46 South 12th Avenue, MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. Mention the FIorlstB* Exchange when writing. •BUY Your BULBSn IN ST. LOUIS WHITE CALLAS. 2to2!^-in. diameter, doz.. $1.26; 100, $9.00 1% to 2-iu. '■ " 1.00 " 7.00 IJitoiai-in. " " .75 '■ &.00 FRECSIA REF. ALBA. Jli-m. up 100, $1.00; 1000, $7.75 a-in. up " .75 " 6.00 For immediate order and Cash. All Western Growers should receive our IMPORT PKICB LIST OF FORCING BCI-BS Plant Seed Co., St. Louis. ij^ A few hundred small Cycas Steins still on hand 6c. per lb. Mention the Florlsti' Bxdiange when writing. GLADIOLI Our Motto : QUALITY FIRST. We have, however, a suffi- cient quantity to supply all demands. Send for Catalogue. ARTHIR COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. "MEADOWVALE FARM," Long Distance 'Phone 9x, United States Orower and Representative of GrofTs Hybrids. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SPECIAL CLEARANCE OFFER, THIS SEASON'S IMPORT OE JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES, Indispensable for Btaldug of Lilies. Roses, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, £tc. panes 6 ft. in bundles of . . . .1000 $ 6.60 •' " 2000 10.00 ....3000 14.75 Canes, 6 ft. in bundles of 40C0 $19.00 5000 22.00 10000 37.50 Express or Freight Paid, We Offer: 100 1000 $0.46 $3.60 .65 6.00 1.00 7.50 1.50 10.00 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. Ready July 12 JJ-lnch $0.16 Vlncb 20 S-lncb 26 Monsters 30 WHITE CALLA ETHIOPICA. Ready August 12 100 1000 1>^ to IK-tnoh diameter $0.65 $4.60 $40.00 1?.^ to 2-incb diameter 85 5.60 50.00 2 to 2>i-lnch diameter 1.60 10.00 90.00 A I Stock LIL. HARRISII, Ready late July 12 100 1000 5x7 1. o. b. New York $0.65 $3.76 $33.00 6x7 f. o. b. Hew Torli 65 4.26 40.00 7x9 t. o. b. New York 1.00 8.00 70.00 9x11 t. o. b. New Torli 2.00 16. 00 100 Asparagus Sprengerl, fresh crop $0.20 Asparagus Decumbens, finest Novelty — 1.00 Phoenix Canariensls. (True) 30 Phffinix Recllnata, (True) 40 Primula Sinensis Fimbrlata, In pure white, blood red, crimson, rose, white with yellow eye, blue 25 All colors Primulas mixed .20 Cineraria Hyb. Max pkt..25c.: 6 pkts., CI neraria Hyb. Dwarf pkt. , 26c. ; 5 pkts. , Calceolaria Hybrida, tigered and spotted, 26c.; 5 pkts., $1.00. THE FINEST PRIZE STRAINS 1000 ?1.00 7.50 2.60 3.00 1.76 1.60 1.00 1.00 pkt.. PAN»Y BERGER'S NEVERFAIL MIXTURE, contains all sorts, all colors. 1000 seeds, 25Gts. ; 5000 seeds, fl.OO; oz., ?3 00. Send for our NEW CATALOaUE. Address H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Uentton the Florists' Bxchange when wi-ltlng. FERNS Ferns In Flats STUMPP & WALTER CO. IN FLATS Ready for Delivery, iuly 15 Each flat contains IIO clumpfl ot small plants, which can be aivided in 3 to 6 plants accordingly, hH ready Cor pottinp. We can furnish these fei ns, grown sep-rately , each flat containing any one of the following ' Horts, ferns all good sal- able varie'Ies ^'Aspidlum tensimense ' ^Cyrtomium Falcatum Lastrea Aristata " Variegata Polypodium Aureum Pterls Adiantoides " Hastata " Gilbertii CretlcaMagnifica " " Alba LIneata " Wimsettii " Sleboldi * *' Mayil Mixed Varieties. Varieties marked * can only be supplied io con- junction wiih orders for other sorts. Price, $2.00 per flat. 50 BARCLAY ST. Branch Store, 404 East 34th Street. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. XXX PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE, Ready for 3-iiich pots. Well known as the finest large-flowering rriuged varii'tie.'i grown. Single and Double, named or mixed, §2.00 per 100; extras added. Pu! ./•/« ...».<•..» 0<^.^.>J IMPROVED CHINESE, finest grown large- flowering fringed, I I m rOS6 w66Q singl6anddoutilr,(HteenTarletie3mixed,5003eed3,$1.00; ball pkt., BO els. Have also the yarieties separate. PANSY FINEST GIANTS The best large flowering varieties, critically selected. Mixed, 5000 seeds, $1.00; lialf pkt. , 50 cts. ; highly praised by our many florist customers. ^®" 500 Seeds of GIANT "Mme. PERKET" added to every $1.00 pkt. ot Giant Pansy Seed. DAISY. Finest Double Giant, pure white and rose, mixed or separate, 1000 seeds, 25c. PRIMULA OBCOMCA Grandiflora. Finest large flowering to be had. 1000 seeds, 50c. 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, ^F^iSSSs^E^ Shiremanstown. Pa. UontlAn th*» rinrtntii' Bxchance whas writlBB^^ BAY TREES standard, extra fine, 2 ft. diam., in crown, $10.00 per pair- Pyramids, " " 5 " high and over, 10.00 per pair. L,ATANIA BORBONICA, extra large $3.00 each. " " fine stock 1.25 " CYCAS REVOLITTA STEMS, the true long leaf variety. Stems from % lb. to 6 lbs., $7.50 per 100 lbs. FE;RI«I balls, in fine condition, 7x9, $22.50 per 100. Prices on all Fall Plants and Bulbs Cheerfully Given. F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. ______^__ Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Vi'ir of section of fidd our Lib'u, Per Shipment Due Monday, July 13tli. WRITE FOR PRICES. LILIUM HARRISII Our arrangement for hierli grade bulbs of French Romans, Paper Wliite Grandifloi^, Callas, Japan liongifloruna, London Market Valley and picked hulbs of all l>utch Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus and Spirsea ai-e iinescelled. Bulbs secured from us ■will be subject ' to careful inspection and approval on arrival, aud if I'.ny way unsatisfactory will be made good at once. Write for prices before closing; any forcing stock order. 84 & 86 RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO. Kdugteniee^tore 14 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Uratloii the Florlati' Bxchange whea wrlttns. July 11, 1»08 The Plorists' Exchange 27 Johnson & Stokes' Kingly Collection Pansies oi'd of perfection. A trial order will cuuvinco you of ifn sui)eri« 1000 seeds, 30c.; 2,000 seeds, 50c.; 5,000 seeds, $1.00; per ounce, $5.00. Soe last issue of Escbansre for Calceolaria, Cininiria, Primula, otr. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa MonHnn thp Flnrlwtw* Brchangg whfn writing. Kvi-rj' up-to-dato florint wboulf' sow tJiis MATCHI^ESS strain. Critical Paiiwy liuyers want ffood HiibBtaucre, iierfec- tion of form, iiiiinense llowers and varieties and mixtures. Columbia, the red white and blue, 25 cts. perpkt. Extra Choice Mixed,, 10 cts. perpkt.; H oz., 50 cts.; U ox., 75 cts.; 1 oz., $2.75. Selected Mixed, pkt. 15 cts.; ^ oz., 70 cts.; H oz., . $1.20; loz., $4 00. Uesperiau Mixed, per pkt., 25 cts. Trade pit., triple quantity, at double price. How To GroTv Paiisies, with catalogue, free to any address. WILLIAM TOOLE, ue^SSs, Baraboo, Wis. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Hstabllslied xSo£. XXX PANSY SEED xxx If you want the finest large and fragrant Pansy flowers try Woodbury's noted seeds. Seven pkts. (700 seeds) fine assorted, 50c. Finest German and Giant flowers, French strain, blended or either separate. 2,000 seeds, 50c.; >^ oz., $1.00; oz., §4.00. List tree. DAVID B. WOODBURY, S. Paris, Maine. UentloD the Florlata* BxchanRe when writing. FLORISTS are Invited to send for our ANNUAL TRADE LIST OF BULBS Jnst Publlsbed. NEW CROP Thorburn's Superb Pansy and Madame Perret Pansy NOW READY. Cycas Revoluta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Ifpntlnn the Florists' Blxchange when writing. Pansy O — — J Worlds Fair Mixture. afifiO. '*^^ (^"O'' «»WWMI RgaJy July , SHELLKOAD GREENHOUSE SEED CO., Grangre P. O., Baltimore, Md. IfentloD the Florists' Excbaoffe when writing. PANSY SEED Sy-°:SyX saving— large flowering, every conceivable shade, color and marking. Pkt., 25c.; H oz., $1.00; oz., $3,00. Aslo at wholesale— Mr. B O'Neil, Florist, Elgin, 111., writes; " The best mixture of Panies I ever had." FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlnE. ['8 Superb Prize The finest strain of Pansies in the world. Intro ducer and grower of all the leading novelties. High- est award. International Exhibition, Hamburg, 1897. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURQ, GERMANY. Mention the FlorlBtH' Brcbange when writing. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. UentioD the FlorlBtB* Exchange when wrltlnf. L Unquestionably the best mixture of Chinese Primroses. It contains the largest variety of the best sell- ing colors. Flowers large, beau- tifully fringed, borne in large clusters well above the rich green leaves. Pkt. (250 seeds), 50c.; 5 pkt., (1250 seeds). $2 00. CHINESE PRIMULA, Chiswick, red; Alba Magnifica, white, blue, pink, striped. Each, per pkt. of 2.^0 seeds, 50c. : 1000 seeds. $1.75. DOUBLE CHINESE PRIMUU.whlte, ink, red or mixed, per pkt , 50c. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture Consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c. ; 3 pkts., ?1 25 CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA. choicest mixture, pkt., 50c. For a full list of all other season- able seeds, such as Pansies, Cycla- men and Perennials, send for our midsummer list of bulbs. To be had for the asking. Ten per cent, discount on flower seed orders amounting to $2.00 and over for CASH WITH ORDER. Chinese Primrose — Type ot Intern ational Strain. 14 BARCLAY STREET NEW YOR k''' Kdiiglianiee^tore 84 & 86 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. PANSY SEED HejT's Select, Kiven Hatisfactlon past 23 yearw, 4000 Boeds, *1.0O.; 1 oz., $r,.00. GERANIUMS Le Soleil, .T. Viand, Castellano and .7. Doyle, 2 inch, youDK ntock, $l.r»o pf-r 100. COliBU.S, Fancy and Giant, »:.IIO per IIKI. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Eicbange when writing. CANNAS Cannas and Geraniums $6.00 per I OO. THE ELIIIBETII IIURSEIIY CO., ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the FlorlBta' Blichange when wrltlax. Michell's Exhibition Pansies. A magnificent strain of Giant Extiibition Pansies that cannot be surpassed for size or colorings, Tr. pltt., 50o. : J Oz., 75c. ; Oz., $5.00. CINERARIA, Michell's Prize Dwarf, mixed 60c. JTrPljt. $1.00 Tr. Plit. " Tall " .... 60c. " 1.00 PRinULA Sinensis, Prize Strains, mixed 60e. " 1.00 " Separate Colors, Bed, White, Blue 60c. " 1.00 " CALCEOLARIA, Hyb Grand., mixed 60c. " 1.00 Write tor Special Price List of Seed and Bulbs. HENRY F. MICHELL, 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. GROWERS and IMPORTERS, Mention the FloriBta* Exchange when writing', PANSY, MME. PERRET the Gold Medal pansy ; Trimardean, giant yellow and fine mixed, Mile. Cecile Davy and Marguerite, Parisian, Eeaconsfield. Falaise. Special mixture for florists. See the ExrHANGE,paf;e 581, issue of May 30. Send for testimonials and prices. Special. For short time only. Any one order- ing a copy of Ward's " The American Carnation," at $3.50, through me, will receive l-i oz. of Mme. Perret Pansy Seed (value $1.25) free. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N. Y. Uentlon the Florists* Elxchanc* wbeo wrltlns BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit :::::::: Uention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CINERARIA Pkts. Largre Flowering:, Splendid Mixed. . 50c. & $1.00 Larg:e Flowering DTvarf, Splendid Mixed 50c.&$1.00 Primula, Chinese Fringed, Sepa- rate or Mixed 50c. Pansy, Superb Mixed. Unexcelled Strain J^ ounce, 75c.; ounce, $5.00 W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Uention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc. 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 required. As growers, and knowing every strain of note in cultivation, 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. Uention the norlBta* Exchange wbea wrltlag. GmEBOBIH STELLBTIl (Star Cineraria) A Fine Variety for Pots or Cutting Xrade Pkt., 50c. D. LANBRETH & SONS Florist Department, 1217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Uention tha Florists* Bxdiaiiffa when wrltliif. Seeti Tratte Report, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Willard, Wethersfield. Conn., pres- dent; C. N. Page. Des Moines, Iowa, vice-president: J. Chas. McCullough. Cin- cinnati, O., second vice-president; C. E. Kendei, Cleveland. O., secretary and treasurer; W. W. Templin, Calla, O., as- sistant secretary. J. M. Lupton, of Mattituck, L. I., who has the Government contract for cabbage seed for free distribution, 1904, is now making a very extensive trial of all the varieties offered by the leading seedsmen of our country. In this work the Department of Agriculture is very thorough, and their report, so far as they have been able to secure tests, will be a good card for the seedsman who holds the leading card. A recent issue of the Pacific Florist contains an appreciative article on the establishment of the Cox Seed Com- pany of San Francisco. The company has already under cultivation 500 acres of rich land, centrally located in San Joaquin County, which will, owing to the firm's increased foreign and do- mestic trade, be increased to a 1,500- acre tract the coming season. The company has made large and extensive improvements at its main depot, 411- 415 Sansome street. A force of be- tW'een 200 and 300 men and girls, in- cluding farm, seed and office employees, is engaged. Flower and vegetable seeds are specialties. BLACK ROT OF CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER.— This disastrous dis- ease has been receiving attention from the experts of the New York Agricult- ural Experiment Station. No practical treatment for black rot has yet been discovered. It has been shown that the leaf-pulling treatment instead of being beneficial is postively harmful. Rotation of crops affords little if any protection against the disease. Plac- ing the seed bed on soil which has never grown cabbage or related plants is a good practice, but it remains yet to be proven that it is of any real value as a preventive of black rot. Spraying with resin-bordeaux mixture is, per- haps, worthy of trial, but cannot be relied upon to control the disease. The virulence of the disease depends large- ly upon weather conditions, and it is unfortunate that the conditions most favorable to the growth of cabbage are also the most favorable to the disease. Rapidly growing plants are especially liable to be attacked. It appears to the writers of the bulletin that before much progress can be made toward the control of the disease it will be neces- sary to determine more definitely how the germs spread from plant to plant and field to field; also, to what extent they live over Winter in the soil, to what extent root infection occurs and whether the disease is transmitted through the seed. Experiments along these lines are to be made upon both cabbage and cauliflower. 28 The Plorists' Hxchange and more than 400 Vari- eties ol HARDY OKNA- MENTAl STOCK. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. MenHon thp FlorlBta' Exchange when writing ^^^^^ 400,000 California Privet Bulletin No. 42 of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agri- culture. Washington, D. C, deals with three new Japanese plants— Mltsumata, a paper plant; Udo. a new Winter salad, and Wasabi. the horseradish cf the Japanese. Six full-page halt-tone illustrations accompany the text. European Notes. The long needed change has at last arrived, and it is no longer necessary to engage a boat to visit our cultures; nor carry a fire to keep out of the cold. At the same time, it must be ad- mitted that some heavy rains were needed to wash off the aphis which had descended like a cloud on beets and mangels, especially in France. Of the former of these articles there cannot be any surplus next season. Growers are therefore not eager for this cul- ture and an all round increase of prices cannot be resisted. Of other cultures the one now causing the most anxiety is carrot, which is weakening every day and must fall an easy prey to the vermin which are sure to appear if the present warm spell continues. James Taber, of Cooper, Taber & Co., London, died on June 23, after a long and painful illness. The seed growing part of his business will be continued by his sons, who have for several years been engaged in the work, both on their own farms and in connection with their late father. EUROPEAN SEEDS. Government Distribution of Seeds. Editor Florists' Exchange : On page 4 of The Florists' Exchange of July 4. 1903, we find a full and plain statement, by a government official, regarding the enforcement of an Act of Congress making the free distribu- tion of seeds compulsory upon the De- partment of Agriculture. Prom what we have been able to learn regarding the work of this department of our government's work, the free distribu- tion of vegetable and flower seeds does not commend itself to the better judg- ment of the Secretary of Agriculture, or his assistants. As a matter of fact, several of those in charge of this work have repeatedly expressed their disap- proval of this branch of the depart- ment's work, and the wish that it might be discontinued. But having accepted situations in this department they must obey orders, or hand in their resignations. There seems to be a fascination about a government position that, in a meas- ure, weakens one's sense of duty, and causes him to apologize for the very things he formerly condemned in the most outspoken language. And it is a surprise to many; in fact, to all of the leading seedsmen of our country, whose business is being sadly injured by this free distribution, to see one of the most able and distinguished specialists in the trade abandon his former position, that of assisting in the building up of a most useful Industry — the largest seed house in America — now using all his knowledge and untiring industry in tearing down a superstructure he did so much to build up. The surprise is greater when we con- sider the fact that no employee of this department is any more to be censured than are the seedsmen of our country, who use all the machinery of thought and business experience to secure a contract when the annual proposals are sent out for a supply of seeds, to be used in a manner that is sure — if continued — to destroy the industry they have so long been endeavoring to build up. which is a clear case of felo-de-se. It is to the credit of the executive officers of the Department, Mr. Pieters and his able assistants, that they are doing their work in "a thoroughly busi- ness-like way," and are buying their supplies, not only at the lowest prices, but of the highest degree of excellence. And herein is the greatest injury to the seed trade. When worthless trash was freely distributed no one could be induced to use it. at least to any great extent. Mark the change! The gov- ernment is now buying the best the market affords, and is more exacting in all the details of purchase than any of our most intelligent and honorable seedsmen. It is a well known fact that in some instances the government asks at the hands of the grower or dealer impossibilities, and what, if itself were a dealer, it would not demand. It is, therefore, to be expected that the seeds of the quality now being purchased will not only be used, but eagerly sought. ^Vhy should they not be? It is folly to suppose any one would willingly pay a dollar for seed when he can get it de- livered to his door for nothing. No one is more fully alive to this situation than the seedsmen, who now see in the Department of Agriculture a menace, worse than the fabled vam- pire— an institution we are taxed to support, sucking the life's blood out of a beautiful industry, leaving it a dis- jointed wreck. The government has raised its hand against "trusts" as enemies to legiti- mate trade; at the same time, it is, without a shadow of reason, doing all in its power to destroy one of the most honorable as well as the most useful of industries. The Department of Agriculture was created for the express purpose of building up new industries; "By the collection of statistics and by any other appropriate means within his (the Commissioner of Agriculture) power, to collect, as he may be able, new and valuable seeds and plants, to test by cultivation, the value of such of them as may require such tests; to propagate such as may be worthy of propagation, and to distribute them among agriculturists." This extract from the Act creating the Department of Agriculture, shows most conclusive- ly that the department was created to build up new indutsries. not to destroy old ones. It is a travesty of justice to tax an industry and compel it to pay for its own destruction. Our people are "patient and long suf- fering," but there is a limit to human endurance, and the tinie may come when the commerce of our country will not willingly submit to taxation for its own destruction. L. LILIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM Quality Becond to none. We are booking orders now for August delivery. Send for prices, stating number and size required. W. W. RAWSON & CO. ,^r^^: Boston, Mass. m and 13 Fanenil Hall Square. Mention the FlorlBts' Eichapge when writing. CALLA BULBS August 1st delivery. Extra choice large bulbs, $5,00 per 100. Express paid by us at above figures. CALIFORNIA CARNATION GO. P.O.Box 103. LOOMIS, CAL. Meptlon the Florlstt' Bxehange when writing. CALLA BULBS. Ji to 1 in. diam $1.75 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000 lln.tolj^ln" .... S.OOperlOO; 28.00 per 1000 1}^ to 2 In. " 5.50 per 100. 2 In and over " 7.50 per 100. Send for Trade List and Catalogue. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN N"©-\7«7- Oxro-^ Seecl- Saved trom finest stock. Largest flowering, beautiful colors. Finest mixed, 3000 seeds, $1.00 : i^pkt.,60c.; 1 oz., $5.00:2oz., $9.00; 3oz., $12,00. Blue, black, reel, wliite and yellow, in -separate colors, 50c. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. Lock box 364. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Uentloo the Florlfita* BzchaDge wh«D wrlttng. GEN EVA NEW YORK W. $c T. SMITH CO. Field Grown ROSES and CLEMATIS, ORNAMENTAIj TREES SHRUBS and VINES. KRUIT XREES. "Wholesale Trade Catalograe on application. Giant Flowering American Sliow Pansy The very best strain for forcing. Trade pkt., 25c.; per oz., $12.00. Calceolaria and Cin- eraria, W. & G's., extra selected strain, per pkt.^ 50c. Dracaena Indivisa, per oz., 40c. Smilax Seed, per oz., 35c. IHCCDCD ft nilll SEED MERCHANTS If CCDCn tt UUHi and OBUWERS 114 Chambers St., 1VE"W YORK. BULBS For forcing and planting out. In large or small quantities; prime quality, care- fully packed. NARCISSUS In selected first sizes, all popular varie- ties, also in large quantities tor planting, in all sizes, per ton or per 1000. TULIPS and LILIUM CANDIDUM Quotations and terms for August and September siilpment per return mail from W. H. PACEY, Wisbech, England KOSTER A CO. Ru.!^ri« BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Bardy MxaleaSt Box 7rees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot=Qrown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H, P. Roses, Etc. No Agents Catalogue freeon demand. No Agents VEGETABLE PLANTS AIDQAGC Jersey and Chas. Wakefield, UADDAQC Early Flat Dutch. Karly Deep Head, Early All Head, Late Flat Dutch, Savoy, Rich Red and other vars., 25c. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. ENDIVE ^^'^ ^^^ ^^^- ^-^^ p^^ 10,000. yAliayACC Acme, L. Beauty, Stone, Far- I UHIM I UEO agon, DTFarf Champion, Atlantic Prize and other vara., 15c. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. Earliana and Fouderosa, 30c, per 100; $2.00 per 1000. PARSLEY «>c.p6rioo. I^EI EDV (Golden Self Blanching. Golden UCLCn I Heart, White Flume, and other vars., $1.00 per 1000. Kuby King, Sweet Moontaln and Nose, 25c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. If wanted by mail add 10c. per 100. Send for price list. See our Flower Plant Ad. in this iBBne. Oash With Obdeb. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention tb«* FlorlBts' Exchange when writJac. Holland Nursery Stock Ask for Our Catalogue. It Will Interest You. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. UftnHon thp FlortatB* Exehange when writing. When in Europe come and eeeuB and inspect our ex- tensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Steck J. BLAAUW & CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. • Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous Colorado Blue Spruces— purest.bluest strain Uentlon thP Pinrlwtw Bxchangp wh^n writing EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both largo and BmaU sized EVERGREEN TREES In great variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrlsvilie, Pa. Mention the FlorlBti' Exchange when wrltlDg. We offer at wholesale a lull line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write us for close prices on anytMng wanted In the line of Nursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N.Ya Mention thp Florlnts' Bxehange when writing. SEEDLINGS Ampelopsis VeitcWi, fleld-grown, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Wistaria, Chinese, blue, 1 yr. $2.00 per 100: $1B.OO per 1000; 2 yrs. $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Azalea Amcena, rooted cuttlnKS. $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000; 1 yr. , $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000; larger plants, $35.00, $50.00 and $75.00 per 100. Yucca Filamentosa, 1 yr. , $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1000; 2 yrs., $1.50 per 100: $12.00 per 1000. Berbens Tliunbergii, Exochorda, Halesia, Altheas, Deutzias, Amorpha, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Iris Kffimpferi, named sorts, strong pieces, $6.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Iris Seedlines, 2 yrs., $2.00per 100; $16.00perl000. Send for complete list of Trees, Shrubs and Ever- greens. SAMUEL C. MOON, IViorrisville,Pa. Uentlon the Florlata' Eiehange when writing. F. & F. NURSERIES ^rowl?f" TREESANDPLANTSln full asBortment Mention the Florists' Exchange whep writing. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY. Trade CalaloKii* Free. THE OF SPECIMEN l\/l yfii^rvll OITR O'^TN 0R01VI3KG. THEY LIFT 'WITH GOOD BAI.I3. CAm be: moved now. por prices STATE SI^E AKD QUANTITY DESIRED. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phlla.,Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. Hentlan the Florliti' IDxehuica when wrltlac. July 11, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 19 Nursery Depariineni AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN N. W. Hale, KnoxviUe, Tenn., presi- dent; P. A. Weber, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary: C. L,. Yates, Rociiester, N. Y., treasurer. Professor H. C. Price, of tile Iowa State College, has been appointed Pro- fessor and Dean of Agriculture and Do- mestic Science and Rural Economy at the Ohio State University. FRUITVALE, CAL,.— Domoto Bros., nurserymen, etc., have purchased near Elrahurst thirty-flve acres of land for their new horticultural establishment. American Park and Outdoor Art Association. The seventh annual convention of the American Park and Outdoor Art Asso- ciation opened at Buffalo July 7, and continued during "Wednesday and Thursday. The president of the asso- ciation, Clinton Rogers Woodruff, of Philadelphia, presided. The first busi- ness meeting was held in the Buffalo Historical Society's building, the build- ing erected by the State of New York for the Pan-American Exposition, at the entrance to Delaware Park. The address of welcome was made by W. H. Hengerer, president of the Buffalo Park Commission. The report of the secretary, Charles Mulford Robinson, reviewed the work and objects of the association, quoting the motto of one of the women's auxiliary branches, "Leave the world more beautiful than you And it." The membership has in- creased during the year from 411 to 70,'!, partly by afliliation with kindred so- cieties. The treasurer, O. C. Simonds, of Chi- cago, made a very satisfactory report, showing a balance in the treasury. The "Woman's Auxiliary was reported to be in excellent condition, both flnan- cially and in membership. Geo. A. Parker, superintendent of parks, Hart- ford, Conn., on behalf of the census committee, made an elaborate report, advocating the making of parks more attractive to men who labored with their hands rather than their brains. Dick J. Crosby, of "Washington, D. C, read a report on the work of the asso- ciation in securing data regarding the giowth of school gardens and the beau- tifying of school grounds. John G. Olmstead, of Brookline, Mass., read a report by Frederick Law Olmstead on the work of checking the abuses of public advertising. The delegates were for the greater part of the time the guests of the city of Buffalo and were shown all the places of public interest, including a special excursion to Niagara FalLi.. The meetings were held for the most part in the auditorium of the Twen- tieth Century Club and in the Lenox Hotel. The addresses include the fol- lowing topics and speakers: "Awakening America," Clinton Rog- ers "Woodruff, the President of the As- sociation; "The Mission of the Park Maker," Adelaide S. Hall, the President of the "Women's Auxiliary: "The For- ward Movement in Outdoor Art," Prof. L. H. Bailey; "The Possibilities of Small Home Grounds," Mrs. Frances Copley Seavey, of Chicago; "How to Make Friends with the Birds," Mrs. Eben Byron Smith, of Chicago; The Auxiliary's Practical "Work, Brief Re- ports from the Local Branches; "Play- grounds," Miss M. Eleanor Tarrant, of Louisville; "Art Photography Out-of- Doors," Mrs. Frank A. "Wade, of Buf- falo. At Niagara Falls the following ad- dresses were given: "The Creation and Administration of the New York State Reservation at Ni- agara," by the Hon. Andrew H. Green, President of the State Commission; "Queen "Victoria Park, the Niagara Reservation of the Canadian Govern- ment," by Hon. John W. Dangmuir, Chairman of the Commissioners of Queen Victoria Park; "Landscape Fea- tures and Problems at Niagara," by Thomas V. "Welch, Superintendent of the New York State Reservation. The special school garden session was largely attended and of very great In- terest. Professor H. D. Hemenway, of Hartford, Conn., is president. Papers were read on the following topics: "Significance of the School Garden Movement," Prof. "W. J. Spillman, of the Department of Agriculture; Dis- trict Reports of "Work, Members of the National School Garden Committee; Exhibition by Stereopticon of School Garden Achievements, H. D. Hemen- way. Among the startling things at the convention was the address of the president of the "Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Herman J. Hall, who advocated the firing out of effigies of so-called heroes, musicians, etc., from public parks and the release of wild animals, especially birds, from confinement in the zoological gardens. She said that the torture of wild animals for the en- tertainment of small boys might do for the Romans, but not for true Ameri- cans. Professor L. H. Bailey spoke enthu- siastically and pointedly about the new profession which was developing through landscape gardening and land- scape architecture — the new profession devoted to preserving and beautifying nature. It has some of the character- istics of both gardening and architec- ture. It was suggested that a good name would be simply landscape art — the profession to be known as land- scape artists. An exhibition of maps, drawings, photographs, etc., was made in the basement of the hotel, but it attracted very little attention. J. H. GRIFFITH. Propag^atlon of Magfnolias. Although It has been published that magnolias can be raised from green wood cuttings, I do not know of many plants obtained in this way. For all this, there is incentive to try, as but a small piece will make a plant, if it roots. This is the time to make the cuttings, and if attempted they will need to be placed in a close greenhouse, shaded and kept damp in the way all propagators understand. Layering is a "safe and sure" method. Every shoot put down will root, hence it can be known as soon as the layering is finished how many plants there will be in the Fall. This is the time to layer, leaving them undisturbed after- ward until Spring, when they should be cut off and planted out one season, by the end of which there will be nice salable plants on hand. Still another mode of propagating magnolias is by budding. For this pur- pose, a strong growing sort, such as M. acuminata or tripetala, is used. This method is chiefly employed for the forming of standards, placing the bud in the stock at a height of five to six feet, but new sorts, budded low, can be had in this way while stock is low. I do not think there is a class of shrubs that planters would part with, with more regret, than the magnolia. "Whether in the tree or the shrub sec- tion they are of admirable appearance from Spring until Fall. Their flowers are the most striking that Spring brings; then follow the bright carmine seed pods of many; and one and all of them have handsome, tropical-looking foliage. Cllmljing: Qothllde Soupert Rose. Many are watching with much in- terest the behavior of the climbing Clothilde Soupert rose this season. An ever-blooming, hardy climbing rose of the common Soupert is so badly want- ed in the North, that great interest is felt in the behavior of this one. Philadelphians have the Dijon at pres- ent, a grand rose, hardy, except in the most trying positions, such as low places where growth is late and un- ripened when "Winter comes. But they would like another, and those further north want a rose or several of them to live out and flower all the season as the Dijon does. Last season saw a great many of the climbing C. Soupert planted out here- abouts, and this Summer should afford test of its flowering character. Professor Massey reported of it last year, that it was not satisfactory in the South — lots of wood, but little bloom. "Well, if it but does as our old style roses do, give us a good display in June, it will be something, but not what we are looking for, which is a hardy everbloomer. How have our readers found this rose to behave? Hardiness of the Eng:lish Walnut. "Visitors to Philadelphia, who notice the large, thrifty-looking trees of English walnuts in the vicinity of the city, often ask how far north the tree can be grown. Trees raised from nuts from these trees would prove hardier than those from nuts obtained from the warmer parts of Europe, "whence comes a large part of what are imported. It is possible that were nurserymen to endeavor to get the home-grown nuts they would be able to extend the field for the sale of the plants. Having been told of a fine tree fiourishing near Buffalo, N. Y., inquiry was made of Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, of Roch- ester, as to the northern limit of this tree, and this is the firm's reply: "There are a few of the English walnut trees growing here in this city; they are quite old trees, and bear fruit. "We do not know of any further north than this." It is valuable information to know that the tree will fiourish at Rochester, N. Y. "Without a doubt, giving heed to the recommendation to insist on hardy seed, this valuable nut tree could be planted further north, little by little, just as southern forest trees crept north by degrees. Borers In Trees. It is not the fruit grower alone who has to be on the alert to prevent borers injuring his trees; the nurseryman has need to watch many of his trees as well, and closely, too. Besides the many fruit trees which they like to attack, many ornamental trees come in for attention as well. The moun- tain ash, the English hawthorn and the beech come to mind as I write as representing these ornamental trees. The borer is particularly partial to the mountain ash and the English haw- thorn, and these need close watch- ing to save them from harm. One or two year old peach trees are usually free from attack, so there is but little to do in protecting them, but specimen trees in orchards, which many firms have for the furnishing of grafting and budding supplies, require atten- tion. Twice a year, in early July and in September, suspected trees should be looked over. The soil should be raked away for an inch or two below the surface, as in this part of the trunk is where the borer likes to oper- ate. Sawdust will show whether the enemy is at work or not, and a piece of wire and a sharp-pointed knife will uncover the pest should it be present. Many a fine specimen of mountain ash is lost because that borer attacks are not suspected, and the same is true of the double-flowered and other thorns when worked on the English stock. JOSEPH MEEHAN. P. OIWERHERH 1123 Saminll Ave, JERSEY CITY, N. J. JUST RECEIVE]) FROU OUX EOLLAITD nUSSEEIES;: Rhododendroiu, Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODEIC/VTE. Uention the Florlata' Brchang* wh«D wrltloc. German Iris Clioinest Varieties, strictly true to Dume, $2.00 per l«i; *U.OO per IIWO. Choicest Varieties, Btrlctly true to Dame, my selection of varieties, *1..50perlOO; *12.60 per lOllO. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Afpntlon thp FlorlgtH' Excbanee wlu^n wrltlntr. CABBAGE PLANTS Fine plants, ready to plant out, $1.00 per 1000; 6000 tor $4.00. J. C. SCHMIDX, Bristol. Pa. M,-ntl(,n the Florlstw' EicbapRe wbep writing. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, riass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AUD OTHER HAEDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogue. MeptloD the FlorlBte' Bicbapgft when writing. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, '"fla'"^- Mt^ntlon the FlorlaU' Hichange whan writing. TREE SEEDS Our new descriptive CAXAK.OQITK OF" SEEDS of American Conllere, Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceous Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will bring It to yon. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Pinehurst, N. C. Otto Katzensteln, Ms:r. Mention the FlorlBta' Bxehapge 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, Hedges, etc., etc. are asked to kindly com- municate with the publishers of the Florists' Exchange, 2 Duane St. , New York City. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now ready. "Write for particulars. Price, $3.50. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St., N. Y. BARGAINS PRICES REDUCED TUBEROSES 4-6 inch size, per 1000, $5.00. From 1^ to 3 lbs. and from 6 to 15 lbs., about SoOlbato the case, per 100 lbs.. §6.50; by the case, assorted sizes, per 100 lbs., ?6.00. 6 feet, ^ to }i in., per 1000, $6.00; per 2000, $11.00 3 " )i % " " 3.50 " 6.50 3 •■ >i Incll " 3.25 " 6.00 Gycas Revoluta Stems JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES THE VERY BEST IN THE MARKET |?Q§^|T£ for Sllldew on Roses and Carnation Rnst, per 25 pounds, $2.50. CASH ^VITH ORDER, PtEASE. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 281 West St., New York. MeatloB the ^lorlBti' Excbtog* when wrltlac. 30 The Plorists' Hxchange 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 3^2 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, Scarborough-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention the Florlflta' Exchange whep writing. ROSES BRIDESMAID, 3-^ in. pot plants... 4.60 37.60 Per 100 Per 1000 A ... $2.50 $20.00 !? Golden Oate Sunrise 7.00 65.00 ■ik Liberty, 3 in. pots, very flne J; stock 10.00 80.00 Ji L.1berty . one-year-old bencli plants, cut down to 12 Inches 5.00 10.00 51 I 5 J All stock sold under express condition that if not satisfactory it is to K '» ba returned immediately, when money ■will be refunded. ^J (' WedonotselllessthanSOplantsof any variety. No plants sent by mail jj I PETER REINBERG, I 51 WABASH AVENUE, I CHICAGO, ILL. We Iiave special lo^v prices to offer, and can save you money on Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes Write US for prices before ordering: elsewhere. ALSO MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT IGOE BROTHERS, 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Ifentioa th* Ptortati* Bichanga whea writing. PHILADELPHIA ROSES QUEEN OF EOeELY, Pink American Beauty, 2y2 in. AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2>^ in., 3 in.; 4 in. ready in a sitort time."" ^i^":""^ MYERS & SAMTMAN, Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. LOOK! LOOK! 1 5,000 Rose and Yincas CLEAN. HEAITHY. STEONd. Fine stock of Bride and Bridesmaid Eoaes from 3 in. pots, J4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rates. Nice lot in 2 in. for shifting, $25.00 per 1000. Vincas 2!^ In., $2.50 per 100; $22.60 per 1000. Pine for baskets or planting for stock. Cash with order. W. T. HILLBORN, "Florist," Ne'wtown, Bucks Co., Pa. Bridesmaid | StroDg planta, 3 inch pots, Golden Gate | $15.00 per 100; ?I40.00 per 10 OlYN ROOT 1000 Bridesmaid I ^^®' ^^^^ ^****=^' ^ *^*^^ P^*^' Golden Gate \ $7.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. iTory \ Sunset'' ( 2 ^^^^ P°*^' ^^-^ P^^ 1^- Perle ) Sunrise, 3 inch pots, $9.00 per 100. Fine Stock, from 2H and 2H in. pots. Uentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. Col. Appleton Mrs. McArthur Nagoya Mrs. Jerome Jones Western King^ $3.00 per 100. Mrs. T. L, Park Polly Rose Major Bonnafi'ou Yonoma Adula Ada Spauldingr Eureka Idavan "Wan amak er Mile, tucie Faure Mrs. S. Humphreys TP. H. Lincoln Autumn Glory $3.00 per 100 ; Dorotliy Deveus Gladys Spaulding: Mme. Gasteliier Mrs. Perrin Mrs. S. T. Murdock Margaret Graham Niveus Xlios. H. Brown Xeno $25.00 per 1000. FINE STOCK 11118 2i-INCH POTS Marie Louise, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Strong Plants, from 3i4 Inch pots. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Ready for Immediate Sale. For varieties and prices see issue of June 30, page 724. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y. Uentlon the Florlflti' Bxchtnce when writlns. To close out stock we offer 1000 three inch American Beauty plants, fine, strong, clean stock and first-class in every respect, at $8.00 per 100. 500 Bridesmaids, three inch, $G.O0 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Uentlon the Florists' Exchtmge when writing. Meteor Rose Plants These plants are guaranteed choice stock. 3H-in., $4.50 per 100; $37.50 per 1000. Will ex chanyre Meteor for good Bridesmaid and Bride Cash with order, unless party is known. BRANT & NOE, W. Peterson and N, 48th Aves., CHICAGO, ILL. Uentlon the FloriatB' Exchange when writing. ROSES BRIDEand BRIDESMAID 31^ in. , $4.00, to close out quick to make room for Our New Seedling Carnations FLAMINGO, ALBATROSS and SVNBIRD L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N.Y. Uentlon the Florlatfl' Eichange when writing. FINEST Forcing Stock ROSES, 2 1-2 In. pots. BRIDE, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. BRIDESMAID, $2.60 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. Finest stock of CANNAS, Irom 3 in. and 4 in. pots, all the leading varieties, $2.50 and $3.50 per 100. CHOICE GERANIUMS 2% in. pots, $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Wonder, White Swan, Dr. Blanche, Bucharles, Mme, Bruant, Atlantis, L. Swartling, W. L. Gunn, Princess Alix, Madonna, Gen. Dodds, Souv. de Miranda, La Vienne, Mme. St. Paul Brldoux. Beautiful RUBBER PLAHTS Fine, 4 In. pots, $4.00 per doz. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Davton.O. Uentlon the Florlits' Bxcbtng* whto wiltliic. July 11, 1808 The Plorists' Exchange 3} a'l'a-r'a'T'f'T'a^ iSiiSi B%%%%%%%"B"B"fl%"i"a"B"B"B"B"B"B"B?B>'a"B'B'B?B>::-B>^ PANSIES m D Roemer'» Extra Select 8u|ierb Oiant Prize Pan»ie» T is a well-known fact that this superior strain of Pansies is the finest in the world, and has won First Prizes wherever exhibited. My Pansies have received the highest awards. Flowers are from three to four inches in diameter ; in beauty they are unsurpassed, and in coloring they are incomparable. My own growing, new 1903 crop. (illustration is '^Mme. Ferret.") PRICE, MIIXED 8EED, Of MASTERPIECE and MME. PERRET, 3000 Seeds, SI.OO; ^4oz., SI.50; V2 oz., $2.50; I oz., $5.00; VUb., $I4.00; VHb., $25.00; per lb., $50.00. Price of MME. PERRET, separate, 2000 Seeds, $I.OO; % oz., $2.00. CASH WITH OKDEK. PLANTS BEADY SEPTEMBER 1. KM WA nm PETER BROWN, PANSY SEED GROWER Lancaster, Pa. 6. .ariB.-.H.-.B.- va>i'i'i'i>i:'i>i'i'i'l Mention the Florlflts* Eichange when writing. For that Decoration SWEET PEAS We make a specialty of Sweet Peas and can sup- ply you any quantity of any color— White. LiKht Pink, Lavender, etc.. etc. Only the best varieties, quality superb. Write, telegraph or telephone. Prompt careful shipments guaranteed. Present prices, 25c. per 100; $3.00 per 1000. Cash please or aatisfactory reference. We make special price on daily shipments. Write us about it. D. WM. BRAINARD Thompsonville, Conn. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ROSE PLANTS I have on hand the following In grafted Rose Stock for sale : Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Golden Grate and Carnot. On own roots. Liberty and Ameri- can Beauty. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. MentloD the FlorletB' Blxchange when writing. ROSES Good, Clean, Strong Plants. Bridesmaid, 2J^-ineli, S3.00 per 100 ; 825.00 per 1000 ; 3-inoh, S4.00 per 100 : S35.00 per 1000. Meteor, 2i^-ineli, S3.00 per 100 ; S25.00 per 1000; 3-inoh, S4.50 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. Ameriean Beauty, 3-inch, first size, strong, S6.00 per 100; 3-iiioh, second size, $4.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2-inch, §1.25 per 100 ; SIO.OO per 1000. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOTICE OF REMOVAL Having purchased the "weU-known green- house establishment of Rudolph Asmus, at New^ Durham, N.J., I wish to inform my friends and customers that I ttIII enter into possession of same on August 1, next. Until that date, I remain in business at my old address. HERMANN SCHOLZEL, 537 Fulton St., Union Hill, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrtttng. SMILAX FINE HEALTHY STOCK From 8 inch Pots, $1.35 per 100. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J. Mention th« BTcrtrta* Biefcang. wtoa writing. RFRANIIIMC In bud and bloom, 41n., $6.00 per UttlHiliUmO 100 Mra.E.a.Hill, Jean Viand Bruant. Mme. Chevilliere, Beaute Poitevine. PAMMA^ Fine large plants in 4 in. pots, ready for UHlinHO immediate planting, $5.00 per 100. Bnr- bank, EUiott, Henderson, McKinley, Vaughan, Crozy. etc. ALTEKNANTHERA, red and yellow, 2>i in., $2.0" per 100. COI,EUS. fifteen varieties, 2M in., $1.76 per 100. RDQTnM FrRMC 6 m., 60c. and75c. each; 7 in., DUOlUn rLnnO Ji.oo; Sin., $1.25; 9 in., $1.60. KOSES, 2.000 Bride, 2M in. rose pots, $3.60 per 100. CALAUIUM, fine plants, 3 in. and 4 in pots, 3 to 10 in. leaves, $5.00 and $8.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mention the Florists' Bxctaangs when writing. SMILAX strong, out of 3-iiich pots, ready for planting. $4.00 per 100. CHAS. KROMBACH I8l25thstreet, Brooklyn, N.Y. Uentlon tb« riorista' Eichuicc wbea writing. Smilax and Sprengeri 3 inch, ready for shift, 3000 of each, $3.00 per 100. FRED BURKI, Bellevue, Pa. UentloD the Flortsti' Bxdiange when wiitliis. SMILAX strong, in 2%-ineh pots, out back, $2.00 per 100 ; $17.50 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, RiegelsYille, Pa. Mention the Florists' Eichange when wrltlne. NOTICE! Cyclamen Perslcnm Splendens Gts^antemn. Finest strain In the world. In four true colors, (August Seedlings) extra well grown plants irom 2J4 inch pots, f 5.00 per 100; f 48.00 per 1000. Begronla Rex* in 12 standard varie- ties, strong plants from 2V4 in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Mention th* Florlita' Btatchang> when writing. GERANIUMS FOR I904. Double Dryden, Little Red Riding Hood, Gov. Stone and Goliath. Descriptive liBt free. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa Per 100 1000 C0LEUS,2>iln.,10 6Ort3 $1 BO 514 00 IMPATIENS SULTANA, 2^ In 2 00 HELIOTROPE, purple, 2)i in 2 00 18 00 IVY GERANIUMS, 2>^ in 2 00 18 00 VERBENAS, assorted, 2>i in 2 00 18 00 CANNAS, redandyeUow. 3 In 3 00 DAISY, white and yeUow, 2K In 2 00 18 00 HYDRANGEA Thos. Hogg and Mon- strosa, 2>iln 2 50 20 00 H0NEYSUCKLE,goldenl6aved,2Kln. 2 00 18 00 FERN, Maiden Hair, strong, 2K in. . 3 00 CYPERUS, UmbreUa Plant, 1}i in.. 1 50 14 00 VIOLETS. Swanley White, LadyHume Campbell, Luionne, Princess of Wales and Calllornla, 2Kln 200 18 00 CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 3 years old, field-grown 6 00 The SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PRiriROSES ,...„„ Chinese, 2 in. pot, July $2.00 Obconica, Alba and Rosea 2.00 Porbesl "Baby" 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Seed, $1.00 per 100; $6.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Sprengeri, 2 in. pots $2.00 Plumosus Nanus 2.50 PANSY StlBD, Non Plus Ultra, ready August 1st, $4.00 per oz. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio MMtloa tlw rUctot*' ■zchiBS* whn wriUa*. 32 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms : Cash witli Order. These Columns are reserved for advertise- ments of Wants and Stores, Greenhouses, Land, Etc., For Sale or Kent; also Second-hand Ma- Kate 10 cents per line (7 -words ta a -line) when set solid -mthoul display. Display advertisements, 15 cents per line (6 words to a line). When answers are to be addressed care of tni? office, add ten cents to cover expense of for No advertisement taten for less than 50 cents, except Situations Wanted. SITUATIONS WANTED FLORIST, all-around hand In greenhouses, wishes position with Enslish florist. Address Ludwig Geh. 150 Central Ave:. Brooklyn, N. Y. SOBER, Industrious young man with experience, wishes steady position in greenhouses ; first- class references. Address D. G., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by young man; have had charge of greenhouses. Please state wages, with or without board. Address D. H., care Florists' Exchange. YOUNG MAN of unusual ability and Integrity wants position in seed house; 15 years' ex- perience. Knows the business in all its essen- tial branches. Address D. B., care Florists' Exchange. ^^^__^ FLORIST, single, age 27, desires position; 10 years' experience in roses, carnations, general greenhouse stock. Good recommendations. $12 to $15 per week. Address D. C, care Florists' Exchange. _^_ FIRST-CLASS grower of roses, carnations, chrys- anthemums, and bulbs, wants position as working foreman ; Industrious ; not afraid of work. Married. Address D. K., care Florists* Exchange. ^ SITUATION wanted by young man on land- scape work. Good designer; can lay out place, and capable of handling men. Age 26; German. Best references. Address C. G., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by German florist, 30, sin- gle; 16 years' experience; competent to take charge; steady position. Please state wages when writing. Address Florist, 128 Oxford Ave., Jersey City. N. J. SITUATION WANTED as foreman by compe- tent up-to-date grower of carnations and roses. Single, age 2S; ten years' experience; best of references. Address Wm. M. Taylor, Stony Brook. L. L, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED in or near Boston by experienced grower of roses, carnations, chrys- anthemums, etc. Manager in last place for nine years. Best of references. Apply John Prlt- chard, NewtonvUle Ave., Newtonville, Mass. SITUATION wanted by married man as private gardener, or take charge of commercial place; flrst-cluss grower of cut-flowers and general stock; good designer and competent in land- scape gardening. Address C. H., care Florists' Exchange. A THOROUGH, practical florist Is anticipating a change. Parties wishlDg a man as manager in large or small commercial place, one who understands every branch of the business, hav- ing had 24 years' experience, 7 years In pres- ent position, can communicate with him through D. A., care Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED — Strong girl for housework in flor- ist's household; $15 and board. Mrs. S. H. Rayner. Greenport. N. Y. WANTED, experleoced rose grower with good references; married man preferred. Apply W. E. Fowler & Co.. Holly Oak. Del. STRONG BOY of 19, or young man. wanted a? helper; one used to field work; $20 and board. Advanced if worth it. Mrs. S. H. Rayner, Greenport. N. Y. WANTED — Single man. with some experience in greenhouse and nursery work; German pre- ferred; give reference and wages wanted. Ad- dress^ WANTED AT ONCE on commercial place, com- petent German florist; good grower of Ameri- can Beauty roses, carnations and general col- lection. Alex. Mead & Son, Greenwich, Conn. WANTED, man to take charge of section of rose houses, grafted Bride, Bridesmaid and American Beauty. We will pay good wages, but must have experienced man. E. J. Taylor, Sonthport. Conn. WANTED, good man In seed and flower store; must understand seeds and be a good hustler; will give an interest in the business and sal- ary. None but hustlers need apply. Address C. D.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, ENERGETIC YOUNG MEN, with some knowledge of nursery work preferred. References required. State salary expected with board and room, or house rent. The Continen- tal^ WANTED, FIRST-CLASS CARNATION GROW- ER. CAPABLE OF TAKING CHARGE OF RANGE OF 20.000 FT. OP GLASS. MUST COME WELL RECOMMENDED. NO DRINKER. APPLY TO RIVERSIDE GREENHOUSES, WM. W. FOSTER. SUPT.. WESTERLY, R. I. Uentlon the Floriats' Bxehansa when imtus. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE OR RENT, four greenhouses 11x100 ft; hot-water heating; city water; In good condition; will sell cheap for cash. Address Enos H. Daly. Rahway. N. J. FOR SALE or to lease ; finely located florist place in Bronx Borough, N. Y., consisting of 11 greenhouses windmill, bam and dwelling house. J. Ringler, 723 Third Ave.. New York. FOB RENT or sale, three greenhouses, 24x200 ft., % span; propagating house 100 ft.; pot- ting shed; steam heat; city water; dwelling and stable, at Highland, opposite Pougbkeepsie, N. Y. Immediate possession. Joseph Wood. Spring Valley. N. Y. '_ ^^ FOR SALE, 6000 ft. of glass (3 houses) heated by No. 17 Hltchlngs hot water boiler; stocked with asters and chrysanthemums; also 5000 carnation plants In field, and geranium stock. Terms easy. Good reason for selling. Address C. B.. care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — The Florence Greenhouses, nearly 3000 feet of glass; completely stocked with general line of plants; good stock of supplies. Good stock hardy plants outside. Hot water heat; splendid trade; best town in Colorado, no competition; ?1000 cash takes it. Worth $3000. Immediate possession. Templin & Co., Florence, Colo. GREAT BARGAIN; little money. Greenhouses, stocked with asparagus and smilax ; good dwelling; first-class steam plant; four acres of land, near New York. Am compelled to dis- pose of It. Very little cash required. Unusual opportunity to the right man, as every induce- ment will be offered. Address H. H. Todd, care New Rochelle Coal and Lumber Co., New Rochelle. N. Y. THE ENTIRE equipment of the Rocky River Nursery Greenhouses will be closed out at less than half price; 5000 feet iron pipe, one to four Inches in diameter; 8000 square feet of A quality glass, size 14x20; seventy-two Jen- kins valves and others; one automatic receiving tank; one 60-horse power boiler; one 6x4x6 du- plicating pump; 12 Hippards patent ventilating hoists, etc. A chance of your life to enlarge your present plant, or some enterprising man to start a business of his own. Take Detroit St. electric cars to Riverside Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Call for M. Cassel, Manager, or address Clifton Park, Ohio. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED to communicate direct with parties raising mushrooms and all kinds of first-class hot-house fruits. Address A. F., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO BUY on easy terms, florist es- tablishment with 10.000 to 20.000 feet of glass and some land, with residence ; in the vicinity of New York preferred. Address D. E., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED PARTNERSHIP in a good florist and nursery business; vicinity of New York. Thor- oughly understands the business; good manager, expert grower, decorator and landscape garden- er. Age 43, English; long American experience. Address D. D.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, second-hand hot water boiler, capa- ble of beating 4000 sq. ft. of glass; must be in good condition ; also 200 ft. of ventilating apparatus; must be first-class; also 50 pieces of pipe 2 in. by 10 ft. long, with one good thread, for posts, and 40 boxes of 16x24 d. t. glass, good quality; 200 ft. 1-In. galvanized Iron pipe, must be sound, with good threads. State at once what you have, with particulars and low- est cash price. I mean quick business. Ad- dress Jas. Ambacher, Long Branch, N. J. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE, some 10x12, 10x14 and larger double thick glass at $2.75 per bos. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. WIDOW wants to rent or sell her business, or engage a man by the month, thoroughly capa- ble of managing about 10.000 ft. of glass for wholesale and retail business; suburb 19 miles from New York. Address at once, Mrs. A. Jepson. Westfield, N. J. FOR SALE — 1 Sidefeed Gorton steam boiler. $100.00; 1 Gurney Bright Idea steam boiler, $175.00; 2 Hltchlngs No. 57 hot water, $125.00 each; 1 Perfect Hot Water No. 24, $65.00; 1 Perfect Hot Water No. 25. $75.00. Cheap for cash. Guaranteed In good order. Mann & Brown. 5 W. Broad St.. Richmond. Va. FOR SALE — New 2-in. black pipe, long lengths, 10c. ft. ; 6x8 single American Glass. $2.25 per box; double thick, $2.60 per box; single French glass, 100 ft. boxes. $4.00; 12x14, 12x16. 14x14. 16x18 double American glass. $3.60 per box; 10x12, 12x12. 10x15 single glass. $2.40 per box. Clear Gulf cypress greenhouse material; boiled and ventilating apparatus. Send for prices. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE— Gorton Side-feed Steam Boiler, No. 138 (largest size). In good condition; used only two winters. Robert M. Sbultz, the exten- sive and well-known florist of Madison. N. J., testifies that a No. 137 (one size smaller) heated for him 15,000 sq. ft. of glass, keeping up a night temperature of 65 degrees, and gave entire satisfaction. A prominent railway official using one of these boilers in his dwelling believes It "the best heating machine made." Price $200 f. o. b. W. B. Sands, Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md. Uentlon the Florists' Excbange when wrlUnff. in WINCHESTER, IND.— Woerner, of El- wood, has sold his greenhouse plant. DUNKIRK, IND.— J. R. Johnson, florist, is contemplating a change of business. Mt". VERNON. lA.— Charles Meek will build a greenhouse here and engage in the florist business. PUEBLO, COL.— Fleisher. the florist, has been compelled to move from his present location on account of building operations. DENVER, COLO.— The Trinidad Floral Company has been incorporated by O. L. Davis, Leo R. Gottlieb, Frank Dunlavyj George E. Paget; capital stock, $10,000. GREEN BAT, WIS.— Ed. J. McCormick has purchased the greenhouse and busi- ness operated under the name of Gaffron & De Clerc for the past three years. GARDNER, MASS.— The florist busi- ness conducted for a number of years by H. L. Murdock on Pine street will in future be carried on by his son, F. W. Murdock. NE"WPORT NEWS, VA.— R. P. Stanley has removed his greenhouses from Dan- ville, Va., to this place. He is located at Twentieth street and Chestnut avenue. The business is known as the East End Flower Garden. BURLINGAME, CAL.— A new firm has been organized here, making specialties or roses and carnations. P. C. Meyer, 121 Sansome street, San Francisco, is pur- EXTRA LOW PRICES Eng:fnesrtDg» when wrttlaE. JAPAN BAMBOO CANES Strong, durable and far superior to any other CANES offered. Just the thing for staking Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Roses, etc. Packed in bundles, 2000 each, $11.00; 3 bundles, 6000 stakes, $30.00. Prices on lai^er quantities on request, STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St, New York City Brancta Store, 404 East 34tli Street, Ke-vr York. IfsBtleB til* FlarUti' BxehuK* whta wtttlB(. New White CAININA THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted Plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz.; S50.OO per I OO. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. IfentloD the Florlati* Bxchapge when writing, B K R G K I M KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5 in pots, ready for 6 In., 5 to 7 leaves, 20 1 n Ugb, $7.60 per doz , 560 00 por 100. Cash from unknown correspondents. Valentin Burgevin's Sons, KINGSTON, N. Y. Uentlon the Florists' Eichanee when wrltlnE. For Sale or Exchange GERANIUMS Surplus Geraniums of good kinds, La Favorite. Double Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt and others. Large plants in bud and bloom, from 4 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Or will exchange for good Carnation Plants. H. P. DINSENy PottsvMIe, Pa. Mention thft Flftriatw' Bxcbange when writing. VIOLETS MARIE LOUISE and LADY CAMPBELL Good, strong, healthy plants, out of 3-in. pots* carefully packed, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000, Cash with order. GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville.N.Y. UentloD the Florlats' Bxchanff* when wrftliur' °8S« VIOLET STOCK From 2H in. pots, ready now. Imperial, M. I-oxiise, S^wanley "White and Lady Campbell, $25.00 per 1000. MAIDENHAIR FERNS 6 in. pots— fine, 25c. each. GRABS & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VIOLETS. Marie Xioixise, prize stock, guaranteed to be healthy and a No. 1, or your money back. Strong, 2-2!^ in. stock, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Strong, 3 in., $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Eeady for Jiily delivery. Cash, please. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FARQUHAR VIOLETS 40,000, 3 in. pots. Price on application. Fine clean plants, ready to plant out now. J. R. FREEMAN 612 ISthSt., N. W., Washington, D. C. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PisGeiiaDeoDS PleDts Per 100 Acalyplia, Macfeeana $3 50 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2>^ in. pots 3 60 Hardy Englisli Ivy 2 00 Lemon Terbena 2 60 Sedum, variegated 2 00 Swainsona Alba 2 00 COI-Etrs in varietT, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. ABCTILON in variety, $2.50 per lOO. FUCHSIAS in variety, $3.00 per 100. HARDT POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS- 50 varieties, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. p^p joo STKOBII- ANTHES Dyeriamis, 75c. a doz. $5.00 Notice our Vegetable Plant advertisement In tbis issue. R.VINCENT, Jr. &SON,^"'^^Mr^" Uentlon tbe FlorlsU' ExcbinEe when wrltisK. CALIFORNIA VIOLETS SJ/IKV^tCa^ Extra well rooted crowns, $8.00 per 1000 ; $l,Ou per 100. I pay the expressage. 100 Salvia Bontire, 2i4 in. pots, strong, $5.00. Cash with order, please. Money Order Station, Eddington, Bucks Co., Pa. P. M. DE WITT, Bridgewater, Pa. Ifentinn the Florlstn' Excbange when writlnc. CUTTINGS of all descriptions. Prices on application. J.E.FELTH0USEN,Sch8neGta(ly,N.Y. Mention tbe Floriflta' Bxebanfre when writlnc. Crinason Verschaflteltii, Golden IJedder and 20 others, 2 in. pots, $1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Salvia, 2H in. pot", $2.00 per 100. Ageratuni, P. Pauline and Stella. Gumey, 2 in. pf>ts, $1 .60 per lOO. Double Giant S'weet Alyssum, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Can nag, 4 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Cash wrrn Oedeb. ERNEST HARRIS. Delanson, N. Y. Successor to C. A. Harris & Co. Uentlon tbe FlorUts* Bxcbange when writlnc. OKNNKS Austria and Italia, fine, 4in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Avalanche Fuchsia, 6 in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Elm City, 4 in. $8.00 per 100. Centaurea Gym- iiocarpa, 3 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. A^eratuzu, dwarf blue and Princess Pauline: Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, Torenia, blue: Vernon Begonia, Asters, mixed, 2H in. pots, $2.50 per 100, Cash with order, WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. MentloD the FlorUta' Bxchange when writing. BEGONIA VERNON T^T'^U^ BOUGAINVILLEA, 2V2 in. V per TORENIA rOUKNIEKI, in bud. 2(iin. 100 FERNS, in best variety, 2^ and 3 iu. J PRIMULA Forbesii, Obconica, 2>i in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN C. EISELE, 20th and Ontario Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE And Be soil i a Gloire De I.orraine Nana Conipacta. Our improved variety awarded a Silver Medal by the Massacliusetts Horti- cultural Society. Plants of either sort, from 2Hin. pots, SlS.OOperlOO; $140.00 per 1000. Delivery July and August. All orders east of the Mississippi Eiver wUl be sent prepaid. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mass. Mention the FlorlatB' Bicbange when writing. SEMPLES ASTERS Five Colors, Mixed White and Shell Pink in Separate Colors $2.50 per 1000. Cash Please. A. & G. ROSBACH, Pembsrton, N J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnc. Loo^ Here-iipeiilal Sale! Verbenas, Mammoth Fancy, 2 in., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Howard's Star Petunia, 2 In., $2.00 per 100: in bloom. Geranioins, 2 In., $1.50 per 100, E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakeiiown.Pa. Ifpptlnn the FtoriBf ' Exchange when writing. THERE'S MONEY In Rowing Adiantum Farleyense — and it's easv. Expert Liodstrom tells all about the culture in his little booklet. Sent postpaid for 50 cents. A .T. DeLa.Mare Ptg. & Pub.Co.Ud. 2 Duane Street, N.Y. 34 The Plorists' Hxohange KENTIAS Belmoreana and Forsterlana, 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 Forsterlana, 214 In. pots, $16.00 per 100 ; 3>i In. pots, $18.00 per 100. EentlaBelmoreana, 3% In. pots, $18.00 per 100. Asparaxns Sprengerl, SX in. pots, $10.00 per 100, Colens, mixed, 2}i in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Heliotropes, i in. pots, 54.00 per 100. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Ferns, 4 In. assorted, $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 2J61n. assorted, fine etoct, $3.00 per 100. Latania Borbonica. Reduced Prices. 3-Iii pots, $8.00 per 100; 4-iii. pots, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz.: 5-in. pots, $25.00 per 100; $3.50 per doz.: 6-iii. pota, $40.00 per 100; $5.00 per doz.; from 8-ln. pots and larger, $2.60 each and upward, accordlngtOHize. ^Kentia Forsterlana and Belmoreana, from 2^-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $12.00; 4-ln. pots, $25.00; 5-in. pots, $50.00. 6-ln. pots, ¥15.00 per doz.; from 7-ln. pots and upward, at $1.75 to $35.00 each. Areca Lntegcens, 4-ln. pots, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pets, $40.00 per 100: $6.00 per doz.. Fine stock of lai^er plants, from $1.50 upward. Araucaria Fxcelsa, from 50c. upward. Fine plants. Araucaria Compacta, from fl.OO upward. Fine plants. Phoenix RecUnata, 4 in. pots, at $20.00 per 100; 5 in. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; 6 In. pots, J9.00 per doz. Larger plants from $1.00 upward. Phoenix Canariensis, fine specimens, from $2.00 to $35.00 each. L. D. Telephone 872a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. OaTii Ho EiDpig HoDses Good fortune Is a chum of Industry and Opportunity. Have you anything to do to- morrow, do It to-day. This is your chance to lay in a stocli, of Godfrey Aschmann's tip-top ARAUCARIA EXGELSA They surely cannot fail to help to fill your treas- ure box. They will grow into money for you while you're asleep. We are headquarters for this great favorite among decorative plants; our houses are full of the dioice April importation, no seedlings. liaised in Belgium from top cuttings only. Here is my very lowest quota- tions. Who can beat such stock as I offer for the money? EACH 51/2 in. pots, 2 to 3 tiers. 8 to 10 in. high, BOc. 5V2 " 3to4 " 10 to 12 " 60c. 5Va " 3 to4 " 13 to IB " 75c. 6 In. pots, 4 to 5 tiers, 1 6 to 1 8 in. high, BOc, 90c. to S1-00 each. Kentla. Korsteriana. 4 years old, 30 to 36 ins. high, 514 in. pots, 75c to $1.00 each. Flcus Klastlca (Rubbers), imported, 4 in. 25c. each. Cash with order, pleaae. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state 11 pots are wanted. "WANTED— Small Boston Ferns, for cash. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BeU Phone, Tioga, 3669A. Ten Thousand BOSlOD FeiDS Rrom Bench $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. CARL HAGENBURGER West Mentor, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Plumosus, from 4 inch pots $10 10 Second selection from 4 inch pots 7 60 Medium sized vigorous small plants 3 60 Sprengeri, from rose pots, at $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. First sowing all sold. Second lot will be in good shape about July 15th, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Samples for ten cents. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when wrlttnu. LOW PRICE. QUICK PROFIT, The HDoaFostei Fein NOW READY The most graceful Nephrolepsis grown ; very popular; v6ry proliflc. Beautiful plants, cut from bench, $35, $50, $75 per 100. Small plants, 3-4 fronds, $10 per 100 ; ?80 per 1000 Pot plants, 3-in., $20 per 100; 6-in.,$l; 7-ln. $2; 8-in., $3; 9-in., $4 each. Larger plants on appli- cation. I0,000 KENTIA PALMS. I U CnCTCD 45 King Street, L. n. rUOlCn, Dorchester, Mass. FERHS Oi SPEGITT Our first crop of Fern Seedlings Is now ready for potting, including the following varieties : Pterie cretica cristata, Pteris cretica albollneata, Pteris serrulata, Pteris serrulata densa, Pteris Adiantoides, Aspidium Tsuasimense, Lastrea Ghrysolaba, Lomaria Gibba, Doodia aspera, Ony- chium Japonicum, Adiantum cuneatnm and Adi- antum pubescens. Equal number of each at $1.00 per 100 ; $8.50 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add lOcts. per 100 for postage. MIXED FKRNS, for dishes, 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 100 : $25. (K) per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. ADIANTnSl CUNEATUM, just the thing to plant out in benches now for next season. 4 in., $9.50 per 100; $!)0.00 per 1000, 6 in., $12.00 per 100. FERN SPORES, gathered from our own stock, 30 cts. per trade pkt. ; 10 pits., $2.50. Telephone, 29-1 ANDERSON &CHRISTENSEN SHORT HII.I.8, I«. J. Mention the Florleta' Exchange when wrltllig. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM ■4 < ^ ■4 ■* ■4 ■4 ■* ■i ■< ■* ■* •* ■4 -4 ■4 •4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 ■4 •4 -4 ■4 ■4 •4 SPEmilL OFFEI OF Pgilllli WE OFFER HEBEWITH A SPLENDID LOT OF, PALMS, . STOCKY, CLEAN, VIGOROUS PLANTS, WHICH WILL MAKE FINE PLANTS FOR PALL SALES. NOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN YOUR SUPPLY AND REAP THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SUMMER GROWTH. KENTIA BELMOREANA Splendid plants from 6-lnch pots, 2 to 2J^ ft. high, 5 to 7 leaves, $12.00 per doz. Plants from 6-inch pots, 15 to 18 Inches high, $6.00 per doz. ; $46.00 per 100. Plants from 4-inch pots, nice stocky plants, about one foot high, $3.50 per doz. ; $25 per 100. Plants from 3-inch pots, just ready for a shift, §14.00 per 100. PANDANUS UTILIS 3-ln. pots, $8.00 per 100 ; 2-ln. pots, $4.00 per 100. KENTIA FORSTERIANA Fine plants, from 5-inch pots, 18 to 20 inches high. 5 to 6 leaves, §4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Plants from 4-lnch pots, 15 to 20 Inches high, 4 to 5 leaves, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA Fine plants from 3-lnch pots, $8.00 per 100; from 2-lnch pots, $4.00 per 100. PETER HENDERSON ^ CO. 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK I irTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTVTTTTTB Umtlea tlie rtorliti' Kxehaas* whea wttttac. Stoppins: in the Field There are a number of different ways of topping carnations, and there are a number of controlling features. There is a great difference with varieties, and a great difference in the growth made at the various seasons of the year, so that no iron-bound rule can be laid down for this important operation. The reasons for this, are, first, to pre- vent the plant from exhausting itself by flowering before making sufficient growth. Secondly, we want to en- courage development and to produce a stocky vigorous plant with plenty of vitality, one which will give us flowers at the coming of cold weather. We take this, then, as the point for which to work. Let us begin with the single shoot which comes from the sand in February. March or April, as the case may be, if the stock has not been propagated earlier, and follow the topping of the plant until it Is allowed to produce bloom. "When well rooted in the pot and it has made such growth that a knife can be inserted between the joints, it should be topped, leaving at least three good strong eyes from which to make the break. If more are left, the result is often weak shoots, which show a tendency to run to bud at once; and this I do not consider de- sirable. Then comes the shift to the field; and the ideal plant is one with a good ball of roots and with at least three shoots starting upward. In the course of a few weeks after these young plants have become established in the field, these shoots will have made con- siderable growth, and should be topped where they have attained a length of say six to eight inches, and in the man- ner I have before described. Leave a chance for several good breaks, but top so low that the shoots do not bud, as they will if merely the crown is taken out. Here commences the treatment which means continuous blooming throughout the Winter. If all are stopped at the same time, the plant will naturally form all the new shoots simultaneously and will then, if allowed to bloom, produce a crop of fiowers at about the same time. On the other hand, if, for example, the plant has six shoots and two are topped and a week later two more, and this method followed out, a continuous crop of young shoots will be the result and the outcome should be a continuous crop of bloom. The reason for cutting back to but a few eyes, I might add, is not entirely to avoid the premature budding, but to secure a low base to the plant. Take, for example, such a variety as Lorna; by low topping the tendency to produce a weak sprawling plant will, in part, be overcome. With varieties there is a great dif- ference; some can be topped much later than others. I divide varieties into two classes. One will be those with heavy foliage like Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson and The Marquis. These are not as rapid growers as Genevieve Lord, Morning Glory and Queen Louise, which do not have this heavy, leathery foliage and can be topped much later and yet produce bloom just as early in the Fall. With the heavy foliage varieties promiscuous topping should not be done later than August first, and these should be pinched by this date, If early blooms are wanted, and the short stem of the late planted Mrs. Lawson ie to be avoided. The others will stand topping a few weeks later; but after that date they should be topped only when they show the ten- dency to bud. unless flowers are not wanted until late in November. There are several varieties which perhaps might be classified as "shy bloomers," and with these we have had the best success with small plants, benched early. Prosperity and Norway are good examples, while Genevieve Lord and G. H. Crane might be added to the list. The tendency to run to "grass" Is not as noticeable with plants of this description. Another feature of the case Is, that a plant set with buds is not a good plant to bench. I have seen benches, when planted, that were a mass of buds, and have seen them produce a lot of blasted and worthless specimens, not worthy to be called flowers. Bet- ter top them in the fleld, and let them wait a couple of weeks than bench them in this condition; but by keep- ing an eye on the future and keeping them topped the vitality and future blooming capacity of the plants will be greatly aided. An old rule for the handling of greenhouse stock in gen- eral and a good rule Is "never two operations on a plant at the same time." Thus do not top and plant at the same time; and, with young stock, if it is to be re-potted, top at least a week before, or after, the shift is made. Cultivation. In a dry time cultivate; and you can hardly do this too often, for there is nothing equal to thorough and fre- quent cultivation to encourage growth in the field. It conserves the moisture, gives air to the roots, and is the great- est aid to success. Keep down the weeds, and keep the cultivator going. Keep the plants from wasting strength by running to bud, and success in the field should be the result. W. R. PIERSON. In the last issue the line reading "the newer the seed" should read "the nearer the seed." W. R. P. FOR ANYTHING IN CARNATIONS WRITE US CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOI.1ET, III. carnations I LA fAYETTC, IND. | A. B. DAVIS & SON, WHOLESALE Carnation Growers, PURCELLVILLE, VA. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. The Cottage Gardens WHOLESALE FLORISTS... QUEENS, - - NEW YORK, MentloD the Florlats* Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Keady for deliTery. Price $3.50 carriage paid. Send for Sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N. Y, European Orders filled by HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER, Lowdham. Notts- England. July 11, 1908 The Plorist-s' Exchange 35 HAERENS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM CataloKue on Application. ExtenBive growers of AZA.LEA INDICA, PALMS, RHODODBNDROPiS, and other DECORAXIVE and FORCING PLANTS. Eight acres of AZALEAS in cultivation; all specially grown for the American market. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea EASXER L,ADV (or Heerensiana), a softplnls; a very desirable variety. Send your orders for Pall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada. , O. Box 752, Mention the Florlste' Bxchange when writing. AUGUST ROLKER ^ SONS, %°5r3l Barclay St., New York At cost price. To clear out stock. BAV TRBBS standard, about 4 feet in diameter of crown, $30.00 per pair. Over 4 ft. , $35.00 and $40.00 per pair. Standard, crown diameter, 28 in., $12.00 per pair; 30 in., $15.00 per pair. Add $1.00 for packing for each pair. Cash with order. A. SGHULTHEIS, College Point, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. I STILL'HAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTING OR STOCKING UP. See Issue of June 20. Special low prices oa Palms to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool ^rown and well- shaped plants. None better. Areca I.utescens, 3 plants to pot, 4, 6 and 6 in., $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentia Belinoreana and Forsteriana, 3,4, 6 and 6 in., $12.00, $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Bex Begonia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indiviga, 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 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. Boston Fern, 5 in., $30.00 per 100. Cash or O. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, ^TT' Hpnttnn thp Florlsta* BTcbange whpn writing. ...I LAX 2 inch, $1 25 per 100 $10.00 per 1000 ROSES Golden Gate, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100 Bride, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100 All Al Stock In Fine Condition. PALMS Kentia Belinoreana and Forsteriana, fine, 4 inch stocky plants, $25.00 per 100. Latania Borboniea, 4 inch, $10 00 per 100; 3 inch, $7.00 per 100. J. B. HEISS The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO UaatloB th« florl»t»' Bxchanga when writing. All BOld out of 2Vi-3!-g and 4 in. sizes, but still have a fine lot of Rood, strong 8toct from 3 in. pots left, at $8.00 per 100. Cash with order. Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florlsta' Brchangg when writing. FERNS 1000 flats seedliuff ferns, ready for de- livery now. in the followiniLr desirable Tarieties. If carefully divided four to five liuiidred plants can be made from each flat. Aspidium Tenaimenae. Cyrtomium Falcatum. Davallia Stricta, Pteris Adiantoides, Pteris Hastata, Cretlca Albo-lineata. Pteris Serrulata, etc. Price, $2.00 per flat. Special price on large lota. Special full list ol forcing plants, for fl.ori8ts, mailed on application. Ozone Park Nurseries, C. B. Kniokman, Manager, Ozone Park, Long Island, N.Y, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^ Latania Borboniea We have 1000 more than we want, in 6 in. pots. Good, strong plants, e to 7 leaves, $30.00 per 100. Fill up your empty greenhouses and double your money by Fall. Cash with order. CHARLES H. FOX Cor. Slst and Columbia Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. « THE BOSTON FERN FROM BENCHES. 15.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, 110.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. Fine, bushy plants, 75c. and 11.00 each. JOHN SCOTT KEAP STREET GREENHOUSES Brooklyn, N.Y. Telephone 1207 WiUiamsburg 4* 4> y4'4^'*f**i'*t''8**t'*j''f^'i*'8*'j*''t»'f''t''f"f''f''t''f''tM|««|iif»ifiifii|«tf«ifit^ Uention the Florists' Bxcbenge when writing. DRACAENA INDIYISA $1.50 to $G.OO per iu bushy plants. $6.00 per 100. G«'raniums,4in.,$6perlO0;2!.iin.,S2.50perlOO. Verbenas, 2J.,' in., $2. IX) per 100. AVe have a lart^e variety of Bedding Plants. Write us for what you need. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the riorlBte' Exchange wbea writlag. Hugh Graham FLORIST AND DECORATOR 104 S. Thirteenth St. OREENHOUSeS: 'Logan Station, Old York Road. Philadelphia, July 3rd, 1903 I beg leave to notify you that I have succeeded to the Florist business of my late Father, Hugh Graham, and will continue at the same places 104 So. 13th St., and Nurseries, Logan Station, Philadelphia. Hoping our busi- ness relation may continue as before, I beg to remain. Yours truly, ^7 f) '^/Vi^?J^^C;3:^.^^^^YO ROBT. CRAIG & SON Roses, Palms, Crotons ...CARNATIONS... and Novelties In Decorative Plants Market and 49th Sts., FUladelpliia, Fa. IfentloD the Blorlsti' Bxckanr* when writlag. oicHiils. Florists' orcKiils. CATTLEYAS DENDROBIUMS CVPRIPEDIUnS. Large Importations Just Arrived. SANDER & SONS, ^-."ZT Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 136 Liberty Street, New York City. Uention the Florliti' Bxchange when writing. ORCHir)S Just arrived a shipment of large specimens of Lfelia Purpurata, Cattleya Intermedia, and Oncidiuni Crispum, besides those an- nounced last week. Write for prices. LAGER&HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Qrowers and Importers. Mentic>n the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE All plants propagrated from single eyes, and now ready for a shift. These are the only sizes profit- able to buy at this season of the year. 3 in., $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 4 in., $4.00 " $25.00 KENT PLACE NURSERIES, Summit, N.J. Teleplione SB Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnf. 36 The Florists' Exchange POUNDEDIN 1888. A Weekly Medium of Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclnsiyely a Trade Paper. entered at Hea Jvrlt. Foal Office at Second Claia Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by H, T. DE U WARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD, 2,4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York, P.O. Box 1697. Telephone 376B John. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. To foreign countries In postaJ union, $2.00. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Reg- istered Letter. Tlie date on tlie address label Indicates wiien 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, 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 Books Received 36 Business Difficulties 37 Briefs for Busy Florists 39 Calla, Tailby's Hybrid 40 Canadian News 40 Carnations 34 Catalogues Received 40 Changes in Business 32 Easter Lily, Propagation of from Seed (lUus.) 38 Japanese Bamboos 36 Kyrk, L. H. (Portrait) 37 Lord & Burnham Catalogue 41 Market, Review of the 41 Milwaukee Convention, The 36 Milwaukee Hotels. List of 36 Nursery Department 29 Question Box 39 Seed Trade Report 27 Supplement — Abies polita 36 TRADE NOTES: Chicago, New York 40 Philadelphia, St. Paul 41 Louisville, San Francisco, Utica... 42 Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Men- tor, Providence 44 Cincinnati, Des Moines, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Pittsburg, St. Louis 45 PLANTS and FLOWERS Joseph Tailby & Son, Wellesley, Mass., send us flowers and leaves of their new yellow calla. The leaves are beautifully spotted with white, and the flowers are of a rich cream yellow color. That the calla is a rampant p-rower is evidenced by the size and leatheriness of both flowers and leaves. One of the spathes contained a double flower. The outer one had become elongated to the shape of a leaf al- most; and at the extreme end had taken on the green and white spots that are characteristic of the foliage. Mr. Tailby informs us that he has several dozen similar flowers in his garden. The plants were set out about the middle of May, and a large num- ber are now blooming. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Abies Polita, In all collections of choice evergreens the Abies polita finds a place. It is a beautiful evergreen, and one which, though introduced from Japan over 40 years ago, is still uncommon of large size. Numerous small ones are well distributed in our private and public gardens. There is a slight golden tint to the young wood which adds to the appearance of the tree, though its gen- eral merits find a place for it where beautiful trees are valued. Many coniferous evergreens have rig- id needles, but those of A. polita out- rank any that we have ever seen in their stiffness. Even the tough hands of the laboring men who handle the tree are not proof against the needle- pointed foliage. Whether or not birds have discovered that boys do not care to climb this tree we cannot say, but the particular specimen illustrated, as well as others like it, are generally selected by robins for their nests; and not until this moment, when glancing at the photograph, did we notice that a bird of some kind has its likeness taken, perched near the top of the tree. Botanical works tell us this tree comes from the island of Nippon, Ja- pan; but good authorities have said that it is not found in a wild state, but in cultivation only, as is the case with some other trees and shrubs of Japan. The best time to transplant this and similar evergreens is early in Spring or early in Autumn. Toward September, should the ground he warm and moist, is an excellent time, the conditions fa- voring the formation of roots quickly. A useful hint as to a good position for the placing of such trees as this is to be found bv noticing where the ever- green illustrated stands. Though but one road appears near it, there is an- other not far distant, so that the tree is almost where a wider road diverges into two smaller ones. It is the proper placing of trees, as well as their indi- vidual merits, that makes them so ad- mired and valued. The question is sometimes asked how best to prune evergreens such as this. In early Summer take the central shoot out of whatever branches it is desired should become bushier. In the tree be- fore us, for example, there is room for improvement. Near the top are sev- eral shoots projecting too far. Were the points of those shoots cut out it would stop the lengthening of them, make the top bushier, and give the low- er branches a chance to lengthen to make the whole more uniform. JOSEPH MEEHAN. We are in receipt of Part II, Trans- actions of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, for the year 1902; also Part I for 1903. BOOKS RECEIVED. CASSELL'S DICTIONARY OP PRAC- TICAL GARDENING.— Two vols. Price .UO.OO. Publishers; Cassell & Co., Lon- don and N9W York. This is a most excellent, useful and up-to-date work, which might be classed as midway between Nichol- son's Dictionary of Gardening and the Cyclopedia of American Horticulture. The information furnished is practical, succinct and divested of all superflu- ous verbiage. Under each subject en- numerated, which is printed in large, bold type, is given its habitat and cultural requirements; the most im- portant species and varieties are fully described, and a list of the principal ones furnished. The work is profusely illustrated witli beautiful half-tone en- gravings, and several well-executed colored plates lend an added value to the volumes. The dictionary will be found a most helpful, instructive addition to the libraries of all florists and gardeners. The work can be supplied through the Florists* Exchange at the price named. The total annual average value of seeds of all classes exported from the United States 1898-1902 to June 30, was $5,896,748. There went to the United Kingdom $1,611,418; Netherlands, $1,- 153,815; Canada, $1,171,563; Belgium, $389,110; Germany, $1,097,303; France, $219,910; Denmark, $82,912; British Aus- tralasia, $51,037; Mexico, $29,831; Swed- en and Norw-.y, $25,462; Italy, $18,117; Cuba $4,024; --ustria-Hungary, $13,382. The total value of , seeds exporte<3 during 1»02 was $8,027,824. The Milwaukee Convention. The Milwaukee Convention, the date of which occurs a little over a month hence, should now be engaging the at- tention of the craft. In addition to the many attractions of the beautiful Cream City, including -the factor that made it famous, and the hospitality of its denizens, the business of the society itself is such as should draw an im- mense concourse of delegates. There are many now who make the convention trip their annual outing, and find it both pleasant and profit- able. Many more should do so. It costs less than a trip to Europe, for instance, and is probably as enjoyable and advantageous. Especially should the younger element in the trade be encouraged to attend the convention and take part in the proceedings. Their education will thus be broad- ened, their acquaintance with men and affairs of business widened; and they will be better fitted to fill the position which in the natural order of things is sure to be theirs. It will help them to follow with profit to themselves and credit to their profession in the paths that their sires have trod. There are many indications that the Milwaukee Convention will be a record- breaker, both as regards attendance and results. That the trade exhibit, that impor- tant auxiliary of the gathering, will surpass its predecessors in extent and variety, is a foregone conclusion. The accommodation to be provided for trade displays is most ample, and those hav- ing anything of real merit to bring be- fore the craft, should not miss this golden opportunity to do so. The program as outlined by the ex- ecutive committee embraces subjects that appeal to every branch of the business. Chief among the matters proposed to be considered are: A Sys- tem of accounts for greenhouses, and Forms for determining Cost of Produc- tion- Latest Advances in Greenhouse Construction; Promising Substitutes for Coal and Their Record to Date; Cooling Processes and Their Value in Keeping Cut Flowers, and so forth. Then, too, we shall have another try at that perennial irritant — Closer Re- lations. And it might be worth while suggesting, that this one subject re- ceive calm and careful prior delibera- tion by each individual delegate, so that some tangible and feasible prop- osition may be presented at the proper time. Above all things, it should be borne in mind, that coercive methods along this line will antagonize rather than reconcile, that persuasion more than force is the cementing impellent. Perhaps the committee appointed can assist in this respect by previously sub- mitting its suggestions. Other subjects will be brought up — all equally diverting, if less valuable. Relative to next meeting place of the society, St. Louis -seems to be the only city, so far, extending an invitation. In 1904, the World's Fair Exposition will be in full operation there, it is believed; and. with the many pleasant recollections of Buffalo as a convention city, under similar circumstances, doubtless the offer of St. Louis will be favorably viewed by the delegates. Following the recognized precedent, the presidential lightning next year should strike the West somewhere. Some excellent timber is available. In the interval, let the delegates devote a little thought to this very important part of the Society's work — the selec- tion of a president — so that the choice of a leader may fall on some deserving and capable Lochinvar. Milwaukee Hotels. Milwaukee hotels are many in num- ber and famous for their uniform ex- cellence. They are exquisite in their appointments. unexcelled in their cuisine and service, and managed with particular reference to the greatest comfort and pleasure of their guests. The special entertainments provided at the various hotels during the Summer for their guests will be sources of great pleasure to those fortunate enough to participate in them. Following are the rates of the leading hotels, which -are all within five or ten minutes' walk of the convention hall; HOTEL PFISTER. Nine blocks from Convention Hall, 200 rooms. American plan, $3.00 to $3.50 per day without bath; $4.00 to $5.00 per day, with bath. European plan, $1.50 to $2.00 per day, without bath; $2.50 to $3.50 per day with bath. PLANKINTON HOUSE. Six blocks from .Hall, 400 rooms. Ameriacn plan. $2.50 to $4.50 per day, without bath; $3.50 to $5.00 per day, with bath; $5.00 to $8.00 per day, two in a room, without bath; $6.00 to $10.00 per day, two in a room, with bath. European plan. $1.00 to $3.00 per day, without bath, one in a room; $2.00 to $3.50 per day, with bath, one in a room; $2.00 to $4.60 per day, without bath, two in a room; $3.00 to $5.00 per day, with bath, two in a room. REPUBLICAN HOUSE. Three blocks from Hall, 200 rooms. American plan, $2.00 to $2.50 per day, without bath; $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 per day, with bath. ST. CHARLES HOTEL. Six blocks from Hall, 100 rooms. American plan, $2.00 to $2.50 per day, without bath; $3.00 to $3.50 per day, with bath. European plan, $1.00 to $1.50 per day, without bath; $2.00 to $2.50 per day, with bath. SCHLITZ HOTEL. Five blocks from Hall, 75 rooms. European plan, 75c. per day, two in a room, without bath; $1.00 per day, one in a room, without bath; $1.00 to $2.50 per day, one in a room, with bath; $2.50 to $4.00 per day, two in a room, with bath. Restaurant and palm garden in connection. BLATZ HOTEL. Six blocks from Hall, 110 rooms. European plan, $1.50 per day, two in a room; $1.00 to $2.50 per day, one in a room, with bath. Restaurant in connection. KIRBT HOUSE. Seven blocks from Hall, 100 rooms. European plan, 50c., 75c. and $1.00 per day. American plan, $2.50 per day, without bath; $2.60 per day, with bath. DAVIDSON HOTEL. Five blocks from Hall, 95 rooms, European plan, $1.00 to $2.50 per day, with bath. Restaurant in connection. All reservations for rooms will have to be made direct with the hotels. We would also recommend that the letters S. A. F. be placed after each signature on the hotel register. H. V. HUNKEL, Chairman; F. P. DILGER, WM, EDLEFSEN, Hotel Committee. Japanese Bamboos. The Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture has issued a bulletin (No. 43) on the Japanese bamboos and their introduction Into America. The author is David G. Fair- child, agricultural explorer. The ob- ject of the bulletin is to call the atten- tion of American cultivators to a group of the most beautiful and useful of all plants which has hitherto been neglect- ed by them, either because they be- lieved it to be adapted only to a trop- ical climate or to be of only ornamental value, and to point out how far both of these views are fallacious. It is a popular misconception that bamboos grow only in the tropics. Ja- pan is a land of bamboos, and yet where these plants grow it is not so warm in Winter as it is in California. In regions where the snows are so heavy that they often break down the young stems and where the thermome- ter drops to j.i degrees F. below the freezing point the largest of the Japan- ese species grows and forms large groves. For many years the gardens of France and England have been beauti- fied by clumps of these Japanese bam- boos, and even in America occasional plants can be found growing In the open air, which prove the possibility of acclimatizing the plants. A tempera- ture of 6 degrees F. has not proved fatal to a large number of the hardy kinds in England. i-nly 11, 1903 The Plorists' Exchange 37 Potted specimens of the small spe- cies are to be met with in florists' col- lections here, and some are used as lawn plants, but the employment of even these is very limited. In Florida the well-known nursery firms have already imported many dif- ferent species. A well drained soil is just as neces- sary for bamboos as for many trees, for although these plants require much moisture they are not swamp plants, like canes or reeds. Land which is occasionally overflowed can be planted to advantage with bamboos; if they are set on low mounds or ridges, but stagnant pools of water will kill the rhizomes it allowed to stand over them for many weeks. The following information regarding the propagation of bamboos is furn- ished in the bulletin: If Japanese bamboos produced seed, the cheapest and safest way to propa- gate them would be by importing large quantities of the latter and growing them in seed beds; but as none of the useful species bears fruit, except at very long Intervals, it is necessary to propagate the plants by other means. Two methods have been practiced, one of which, however, is only used to a limited extent. The safest way is the simple one of digging up young plants, separating them from the mother clumps, and transplanting them to the desired sit- uation. This method seems very sim- ple, but there are several essential points regarding it which must be at- tended to if the transplanting is to prove a success. If the transplanting is only from a forest to a location near by, it may be done at any time during the growing season. In Japan this period extends from April until July, inclusive. If. however, the plants are desired for planting in a foreign coun- try, America, for example, they should be dug early in April, set out in nursery rows, and allowed to grow until the middle of July. Those which in July show a new growth from the rhizome should then be transplanted again into the same kind of soil, and in October they will be in condition for digging and shipment. Mr. Tsuboi, of Kusa- fuka, cuts back the culms on his young plants to one or two nodes when he first digs them in April, at which time they form a rosette of leaves near the ground. "When treated in this way they produce small plants which would be very economical for shipping, as they require little box space. Much depends upon the selection of thj young plants whether or not a vig- orous clump results from its planting in a few years. The mother plant should be inspected to see if it is in good health. If the branches are af- fected by what is known as "witches' broom," which makes gnarled, irregu- lar tangles of the small branches, young plants should not be taken from them. A species of smut (Ustilago) sometimes affects the young branches and produces an appearance similar to that of the witches' broom, but this is less abundant than the former disease. The larva of a species of beetle, whose habits are not yet fully known so far as could be ascertained, sometimes causes considerable damage by boring into the young shoots and penetrating through segment after segment of the young growth, stunting the culm and completely ruining it for timber pur- poses. A young plant in bloom is con- sidered worthless for transplanting, as it seldom gives rise to new shoots. The proper way is to select a young plant with branches near the ground and cut down with a spade or other cutting tool on all sides of the base at a distance of not less than eight inches, severing the rhizomes which connect the plant with the mother clump. Dig out a good-sized ball of earth with the roots inclosed in it, shake oft the super- fluous earth, cut back the stem to two branch-bearing nodes, and transfer to a nursery row. If no rhizome is dug up with the plant, or if the rhizome is dead, the plant may live on for several years, a rosette of leaves forming at the top of the stem, without the form- ation of any new shoots. Mr. Tsuboi is of the opinion that plants with dead rhizomes will live for seven or eight years and appear perfectly healthy. The plant is kept alive by the fibrous roots, but has no power to form a new rhizome. In the purchasing of plants from nursery companies the principal point to ascertain is whether the rhi- zome is alive and in vigorous condition. The part above ground may be to all appearances in good health, while the rhizome Is dead, making the plant worthless. If these properly dug plants which have been set in nursery rows in April are inspected in July some of them will have begun the formation of new shoots from their active rhizomes. Plants of which the rhizomes show no signs of activity, it should be empha- sized, are probably weak and should not be chosen for the second trans- planting, especially if designed for a long ocean voyage. In October the twice-transplanted bamboos, hardened by this transplanting process, are dug and their roots, together with a ball of earth, are wrapped with coarse straw twine, surrounded with a layer of moist sphagnum, and packed care- fully in well-aired boxes. All holes In such boxes should be carefully closed w-ith wire netting to keep out rats dur- ing the voyage. Very little foliage should be left on the plants when they are shipped in this way. October is the best month for shipping from Ja- pan, because the plants have by that time gone into a dormant condition and travel safer, and the extreme cold weather will not have begun before they reach their destination in America. L. H. KYRK, Treasurer-Elect Cincinnati Florists' Society. Even with these precautions, the plants on arrival after a sea voyage require special attention. According to Mitford, who has had much experi- ence with their importation, they should not be planted out in their per- manent places before they have recov- ered from the effects of the journey. The balls of earth should be first thoroughly soaked in water and the plants then potted and placed in a cool house for the Winter. The leaves, or bare culms, if the leaves are lost, should be copiously syringed twice a day, but the roots should not be kept too moist. Early in May the plants should be hardened off as one hardens off geraniums for bedding out, and at the end of May or beginning of June they will be ready to plant in their permanent places. This should be in soil which has been especially prepared the previous Au- tumn by double digging to a depth of 18 inches. In setting out, great care should be taken not to trample down the soil too roughly about the roots, as there is great danger of injuring the brittle buds on the rhizomes or the ten- der fibrous roots. It is best, Mr, Mit- ford says, to consolidate the plants by watering freely. After planting, the ground should be thickly covered with a mulch of dried leaves, under which is a layer of cow manure; and this mulch should be kept on during the Summer months to allow the plants to form a good strong system of under- ground stems and fibrous roots. The above method, which embodies the experience of such students of the bamboo as Mr. Mitford, Mr. Tsuboi, and Mr. H. Suzuki, is probably the safest one and in the end most econom- ical. It has been" found unnecessary by such cultivators as Mr. J. McLaren and Mr. John Rock, of California, to pot the plants on arrival in such a warm cli- mate as California. They are merely heeled in, griven plenty of water, and set out the following Spring. The other method of propagation is to dig up in the Winter, lengths of one- year-old rhizomes 3 feet or so long, rub the cut ends with wet ashes, allow these wet ashes to dry, and pack care- fully in a tight box in fine, almost dry soil. Upon arrival these rhizomes are set out in properly prepared ground. The shipment should be timed to ar- rive at its destination in the early Spring, so that the cuttings can be set out at once. This method is recom- mended by Mr. Mitford for the com- mercial nursery propagation of the bamboo, but he does not advise its em- ployment if the plants are to be shipped long distances, and the author has failed to find that it has been suc- cessfully tried. Mr. John Rock, of Niles, Cal., thinks bamboos could be propagated quickly in this way. Even with the best of care in trans- planting by the first described method the Japanese bamboo growers count on losing at least 10 per cent, of their young plants, and if the conditions are not altogether favorable, as high as 20 per cent, of failures may be expected. L. H. Kyrk. L. H. Kyrk, treasurer-elect of the Cincinnati Florists' Society, is a born and bred Cincinnatian. He started his career in the florists' business with the late William Gardiner in 1876. Being a good, steady boy, he soon made himself so generally useful that a more re- sponsible position was given him, and after Mr. Gardiner's death it fell to his lot to settle up the business. Subse- quently he was with Gardiner & Huntsman; then in the retail business for himself for one year, and for the past eight years he had charge of Mc- Cullough's cut flower department. On October 15 he opened a wholesale cut flower house for himself at 110 East Third street, where he is doing a nice business. Mr. Kyrk is also a hard worker in his church, of which he is one of the elders. E. G. G. Jacobs S & Sods.... 47 .TennlnpB E B 28 .TcsHamlne Gurdens . .29 Johuson & Stokes ...27 Jonea H T 28 .Toosten C H 29 Kastlnt' W F 44 Kont Place Nur 35 King Cons Co 48 Koster & Co 28 Kreshover L J ,...42 Kroeschell Bros Co.. 48 Krombach C 31 Lager & Httirell 35 Lakeview Rose Gar- dens 31 Landreth D & Sons... 27 Lang J 43 Langjabr A H 43 Le Page N 26 Limbach C 46 Livingston Seed Co.. 42 Lockland Lum Co.... 47 Lord & Eurnham Co. 47 Lovett J T 29 .Mader P 31 Manhattan Sup Co... 32 Marquisee. L E ......30 Hanger W & Sons... 26 McCarthy N F & Co 44-48 McFadden E C 42 McManus J 43 Mlchell H F 27 Moninger J C Co 46 Moon S C 28 Moon Wm H Co 28 Moore, Hentz & Nash. 43 Muno J 45 Myers & Samtman...30 Nat Board Trade ...48 National Plant Co 30 Xeipp G F 33 N Y Cut Flower Co.. 43 Niessen L 44 Ouwerkerk P 29 Ozone Park Nurs 35 Pacey W H .28 Pennock S S 44 Perkins J J 43 Phila Market 42 Pierce F O Co 48 Pierson A N 31-33 Pierson F R Co 25 Pierson P R & P M..30 Pierson-Sefton Co 48 Pinehurst Nurseries .29 Pittsb Cut Flow Co.. 48 Plant Seed Co 28 Pollworth C C Co 45 Quaker City Mach Co.46 Rawlings E I 33 Rawson W W & Co.. 28 Raynor J I 43 Reed & KeUcr 42 Reid Ed 44 Relnberg Peter 30 Rider Ericsson En- gine Co 47 Rledel & Splcer 43 Robinson H M Co.... 42 Roemer P 27 Rolker A & Son8...!35 Rosbacb A & G 33 Rupp J F 26 Sallford Geo 43 Sander & Son ^35 Schmidt J C 29 Scbmltz F W O 26 Scholzel H 31 Scbulthels A ...."",35 Scott J 35 Shellr'd G'houses 27 Shepherd Mrs T E Co 28 Sheridan W F , 43 Sleb^rt C T... "46 Siebrecht & Son '..'.. .so Sinner Eros .... 45 Sllnn B S Jr ... ' "43 Smith C ■« Smith N & Son .■.'.■.■."33 Smith W C 32 .Smith W & T Co 28 Soltau C ..:: 35 Springfield Floral Coisi Stern J 42 Stearns A T Lnm Co.48 StoothoEt H A Co... 41 Stumpp & Walter Co c »,, , , 26-33 Sutherland G A ... 44 Swayne W ! ' '33 S.Tracuse Pottery Co!48 Taylor B J 30.33 Thompson J D 34 Thorburn J M & Co.. 27 Tobacco W & T Co.. 46 Toole Wm ... 27 Towell J ! " '35 Traendly & Schcnck .43 Vanhorne. Griffen Co 47 Vaughan's Sd Store .„ „ 26-27 Vesey W J & M S...31 Vlck's Jas Sons 28 Vincent R Jr & Son Weber O S & Co. . . .46 Weber H & Sons 33 Webster Bros 41 Weeber & Don 28 Welch Bros 44 Weston H . . . . 35 Wblldln Pottery Co.. 46 WIetor Bros 33 Winterson The E P Co „ ■IS Wood Eros 30 Woodbnry D B 27 Toung J 43 Young & Nngent 43 Zirngiebel D 27 BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. WATERTOWN, N. T.— George H. TJnderhill, individually, and as surviv- ing partner of the firm of Greene & Underbill, has been adjudged a bank- rupt. The first meeting of the credi- tors will be held July 17 in the oflSce of the referee, Joseph Atwell, 16 Wash- ington street, Watertown, at 10 a. m. iNDEX OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K 43 Amlinjr E C 45 Andorra Nurseries 28 Andersen & Christen- sen 34 Aschman G 34 Bader J 34 Baker W J 44 Bassett & Washbnrn.45 Bayersdorfer H & Co.48 Beach Jas E 30 Beaulieu H 27 Beckert W C 27 Benedict G H 33 Bennet J 32 Bernlng H G 45 Berber H H & Co... 26 Blaauw J & Co...... 28 Bloom S 31 Blue Hill Nurs 29 Bobblnk & Atkins 25 Bock W A 34 Eonnot Bros 43 Bradshaw & Hartman 43 Brainard D W 31 Brant & Noe ,.30 Brill F 27 Brown Bros Co 28 Brown P . ,_ 31 Burffevin V Sons 33 Burki F 31 Burpee W A & Co... 27 Byer Bros 33 W E Caldwell Co 46 Caldwell the Wood- man 42 Cal Carn Co 2S Carmody J D 43 ChicajTO Cam Co 34 Chinnick W J 33 Clucag & Boddington.25 Conard & Jones Co... 33 Coolidge Bros 33 Cottage Gardens 34 Cowee A 26 Cowee W J 48 Cowen's N Sons 46 Crabb & Hunter 33 CralfT R & Son 35 Crooke J J Co 42 Crowl Fern Co 42 Cunningham J H ....31 Cut Flower Ex 43 Davis A B & Sons.. 34 Deamud J B 45 1 Deming Co 48 | De Witt P M 33 I DIetsch A & Co 46' Diller Caskey & Co. .47 Dillon J L 30 Dillon G'house Mfg. .46 Dimmock A 35 Dinsen H P 33 Dorner F & Sons Co.. 34 l-'reer Hy A 46 Dumont & Co ,44 Eiehholz H 31 Eisele C 45 Eisele J G 33 Elizabeth Nurs Co 27 Elliott W & Sons 26 Elliott W H 25 Emmans Geo M 35 Endtz Van Nes & Co. 28 Farquhar R & J Co.. 33 Felthousen J E 33 F & F Nurseries 28 Florists' Hall Assn.. 46 Foley J J 42 Foley Mfg Co 47 Foster L H 34 Fox C H 35 Freeman J R 33 Garland G M 47 Ghormley W 43 Giblin & Co 46 Graham H Jr 35 Gunther W H 43 Guttman A J 43 Haerens Bros 35 Hagerburger C 34 Hammond J A 43 Harris E 33 Heacock Jos 30 Heiss J B 35 Henderson P & Co... 34 Herendeen Mfg Co. . .47 Herr A M 34 Herr D K 27 Herrmann A 48 Herzog W S 33 Hews A H & Co 46 Hicks & Crawbuck...43 Hilflnger Bros 46 Hill E G & Co 45 Hlllborn W T 30 HIppard E .46 HItchings & Co 48 Holton & Hunkel Co. 45 Horan E C 43 Hor'l Advertiser 46 Howe J H 42 Hubert & Co 26 Hughes G J 31 Hunt E H 42-45 INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS PLANTS. SEEDS, BULBS, FLOWERS. Abutilon 33 Acalypha 33 Ageratum 33 Alpine Plants 29 Alternanthera 31 Anthericum 48 Araucaria 25-34 Asparagus ...26-31-33-34 Asters 33 Azaleas 2S-29-35 Bedding Plants 30 Begonias 25-31-33 Eerberis 28 Eougainvillea 33 Bos 25-28 Bulbs (not named) 25-26-27-45 Cacti 29 Caladium 29-31 Calceolaria 26-27-28 Callas 26 Cannas . ..27-30-31-33-48 Carnations 34-35 Centanrea 33 Chrysanthemums 30-33-48 Cinerarias . ..25-26-27-28 Clematis 28-29-31-48 Coleus 27-31-33-34 Conifers 28-29 Crotons 35-42 Cut Flowers ...43-44-45 Cycas 26-27-29 Cyclamen 27-31 Cyperus 31 Daffodils 26 Daisies 26-31 Decorative Plants ...35 Deutzia 28 Dielytra 29 Dracaena 28-35 Echeveria 48 Evergreens 28 Fern Balls 26 Ferns . .25-26-31-33-34-35 Passiflora 48 Peonies ^-29 Primula 25-26-27-3-5 Privet 28 Rhododendron . .28-29-35 Roses -.25-28-29-30-31-32 „ ,_ 33-35 Salvia 33 Sedum 33 Seeds (not named) 25-45 Shrubs 28-29 Small Fruits 28 Smilax .28-30-31-33-34-35 Spiraea 26-29 Stevia 33 Strobilanthes .'33 Swainsona 33 Sweet Peas 31 Torenla 33 Trees 28-29 Tuberoses 29 Tulips 26-28 Vegetables 28-2&-33 Verbenas 31-33-35 Vinca 35 Vines 28 Violets 30-31-33^8 Wistaria 28 Yucca 28 MISCELLANEOUS. Ficus 30-34 Freesia 26 Fuchsias 33 Funkia 25 Gardenia 25 Geraniums 27-30-31-33-35 GladioU Heliotrope Herbaceous Plants ...29 Honeysuckle 31 Hyacinths 26 Hydrangeas 25-28-29-31-48 Impatlens 31 Iris 28-29 Ivy 25-28-31-33-35-48 Lanrus 26-35 Lilacs 29 Lilies 25-26-28-29 Lobelia 33 Myosotis 48 Narcissus 26-28 Nursery Stock 28-29 Orchids 35 Palms 25-26-27-29 33-34-35 Igoe Eros 30 I Pandanus 34-42 , Jackson & Perfelns Co.27 Pansy 25-26-27-28-31 Auctioneers ......... 44 Boilers 46l48 Books 42 Business Notices .31-35 CoUeetions 43 Cut Flower Boxes.... 42 Decorative Greenery . . 42 Designs 44-45-48 FloHsts* Letters 43 Fittings 47 Floral Photographs ..42 Florists' Supplies 42-43-44-46-48 Flower Pots, etc. 44-46 Galax 42 Glass 46-47 Glazing Points 46 Greenhouse Bldg 46^7-48 Gutter 47 Hail Insurance 46 „_ Insecticides .29-41^12-46 26 Lumber 46^7 31-34 Mastica 46 iloss 42 Mushroom Spawn 26 Newspapers 46 Painters' Supplies ...46 Pumps 47 Putty 46 Removal Notice 31 Ribbons 45 Sash 46-47 Sprayers -iQ Stakes & Supports 26-29-30-33 Tinfoil 42 Tools & Implements. .47 Toothpicks 4S Ventilators 46-47-4S Wants 32 Water Tower 46 Was Flowers and De- signs 42 38 The Plorists' Hxchange The Propagation of tHe E-aster Lily from Seed GEORGE W. OLIVER, IN BULLETIN 69, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE In the United States Lilium Harrisii came into pi^ominence nearly 25 years ago, a few bulbs being brought from the Bcimudas about that time. These were jiropagated, and their superiority for early forcing demonstrated. El- wes, in his monograph of the genus Lilium, mentions the introduction of the same variety from Japan into Great Britain at about the same period. He also Estates that the Lilium longiflo- rum was Introduced into Great Bri- tain by the Royal Horticultural So- ciety in 1S19. Lilium Harrisii has the distinction of coming into bloom much earlier than the true L. longiflorum with similar treatment. It is probably the type of L. longiflorum which is found farthest south in the region where that species is indigenous. This region comprises southern and central China, the Riu Kiu Islands and south Japan. From small beginnings, a little more than 20 years ago, the Easter lily in- dustry has assumed vast proportions in recent years. In Bermuda more than 3,000,000 bulbs are exported annually to the United States. In Japan, at the present day, millions of bulbs are grown from seed each year, the demand being so large that enough cannot be grown from vegetative reproduction. But. unfortunately, up to the present time there has been no selection from the seedlings. This is the reason why with each importation from Japan many bulbs are found which, when the plants begin to bloom, lack uniformity in size of stem, time of flowering, and other characteristics. It is reported that the Japanese department of agriculture has taken the matter in hand, with a view to inducing the growers to weed out inferior seedlings and propagate only from the best. It is owing principally to the decadence of the Bermuda crop that the demand for bulbs, chiefly of L. longiflorum, from Japan, has increased so very markedly in recent years. In 1879 the value of the bulbs exported from that country was $2,500; in 1895, $40,000. In 1899, however, the figures jumped to $130,000, and the increase dur- ing the past three seasons has doubt- less made corresponding strides. Varieties of Lilium Longiflorum from Japan. The bulbs Imported from Japan are chiefly L. longiflorum. Among them are several distinct varieties which differ from each other principally in the periods of blooming, but also in foliage, flowers, and general habit. Some have the leaves close together on the stem, the longest and broad- est at the base, gradually shortening as the summit is reached. Others have broad leaves, not so numerous as in the case of the plant just mentioned, and with less difference in breadth and length between those at the base of the stem and those near the apex. Some of the forms appear to be of a fixed type, so far as scarcity of blooms is concerned. This Is attributed to seedling stock raised from unselected parentage, and the failure to breed con- tinuously from the most desirable of the seedling plants. If this is the case, as there is good evidence to suppose, it is little wonder that the Imported stock lacks uniformity in many of the most desirable characteristics. Among the numerous forms there is one which shows great superiority over the others. In every respect it may be regarded as an ideal lily. It Is said to have been found in a certain locality in Japan and named after the place where it was discovered. It is offered by two dealers under the names L. longiflorum giganteum and L. longiflo- rum exlmeum giganteum. It Is said to be a difficult subject to propagate vegetatlvely; consequently It Is higher priced than any of the others. Some years ago, when first sent to this coun- try. It was thought to be a natural hy- brid between L. longiflorum and L. Brownil. The leaves of this variety are not as numerous as in some varie- ties of L. longifiorum; they gradually taper from base to summit, but in this respect are not as pronounced as in some other forms. The stem for several inches above the base is of a blackish-brown color. The fiowers are graceful in shape, the tube is short, and the diameter across the perianth is large. The texture of the flower is conditions as those existing in the Ber- mudas, will be accompanied with no better results than are found in the L. Harrisii product of the island. A bright future for this plant is pre- dicted, not only on its individual mer- its, but also as a parent, both male and female from which to raise new forms through crossing with other va- rieties of L. longiflorum. In the greenhouses of the Department of Agriculture there are at present sev- eral combinations between this plant and the most approved forms of L. Harrisii. The plants are still in the seedling stage, but they will be watched with very great interest to determine the results of careful cross fertilization with the other varieties. Although the plants are so small that 100 could eas- ily be put inside of a thimble, they are expected to flower within seven months. Some bulbs of this little-known va- riety which were planted out in the ■ ■ 1 P ■ ^M ■ I r ^H H P p r /. ^H 1 E r^ ■ M ^^^B ^^Hh^^IH 1 1 ^H ^M ^^^1 p| ■ ^H 1 1 1 1 1 SEEDLING LILIES IN BLOOSI, SIX MONTHS AND THIRTEEN DAYS AFTER GERMINATING. A — Lilium Longiflorum X L. Harrisii. B— L. Harrisii X L. Longiilorum, Showing Large Flower. iConrtesy U. S. Department otAgrieultvre.) much firmer than that of any other cultivated lily, and the color Is of a dazzling clear white. Either on the plant, or in a cut state, the flowers, by reason of their thick texture, last longer than those of any other form of L. longiflorum. With regard to the time it takes to force, it occupies a po- sition in this respect midway between L. longiilorum and L.. Harrisii. Unfortu- nately, however, disease is quite as pre- valent in this form as in others. There- fore, the propagation of the limited amount of stock available by scales, offsets, or division, and under the same open during the Autumn of 1901 along with other L. longifiorum and L. Har- risii plants, to test their hardiness and blooming periods, and also to learn of their adaptability to the soil of this section, showed that they were not only hardy, but that the blooming pe- riod was 10 days in advance of the earliest of the L. longiflorum. The bulbs planted were small, and when lifted, during the latter part of Au- gust, were found to have Increased con- siderably in size, besides making sev- eral small bulbs at the bases of the stems. The soil used la composed of friable loam, having been under cul- tivation a long time, but no manure had been given within two years be- fore planting. Two dry spells occurred during the period of growth, and this retarded their development to some ex- tent. Deterioration of the Bermuda and Japan Grown Lilies. Owing to the frequent and constantly increasing number of complaints rela- tive to the diseased condition of the Ber- muda and Japan-grown Easter lilies, the growers of this country are confront- ed with a condition to which consid- erable attention has already been given with a view to mitigating the troubles with which they have to contend in forcing the bulbs into bloom. When it is considered that probably over 5,000,000 lily bulbs are forced into flower during the Winter and Spring months it will be seen that the crop is of great value; but notwithstanding all that has been done, the experiences of the principal greenhouse men indicate that the profits are very much cur- tailed owing to the diseased condition of the plants. This disease shows its presence by the leaves becoming more or less dis- colored, and the shape of the leaf al- tered so as to appear twisted. The flowers also lack the usual form and substance, and the whole plant is dwarfed. When in bloom, if it ever reaches that stage, the diseased plant does not bring one-fourth of the price obtainable for a healthy plant. Dur- ing the past year complaints have been received from some of the largest grow- ers that of their plants the bulbs of which were obtained from Japan and Bermuda, from 20 to 60 per cent, were diseased, and almost all of these were unsalable. The causes of the diseased condition of the plants have been investigated by the best pathologists in this country and in Europe. Mr. A. F. Woods, Path- ologist and Physiologist of the Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Department of Agriculture, issued a bulletin in 1897 giving the result of his investigations of the lily disease. In this work the causes of the disease are discussed and remedies suggested. The florists of this country, however, who force the lilies, have not the remedies in their own hands, as the disease is present in the bulbs before they are imported. In a later paper Mr. Woods has dis- cussed the relation of nutrition to the health of plants, with special refer- ence to Lilium Harrisii. Lily growing on the Bermuda Islands Is an exceedingly profitable industry. Practically all the land available for the production of bulbs Is utilized for this purpose, and while the rotation of crops, together with the most ap- proved methods of selection and culti- vation, would undoubtedly be eventu- ally a good policy for the growers to pursue, yet, except in the case of the more progressive growers, there is lit- tle likelihood of this being done, as it would materially decrease the revenue from lily farming for the time being. This will readily be understood when it is stated that an acre of lilies will bring from $1,000 to $2,000. Some grow- ers on the islands who thoroughly ap- preciate the importance of careful methods, are using small bulbs in pref- erence to scales, and are selecting and fertilizing carefully, but they are heav- ily handicapped by the many small growers who cultivate their crops ac- cording to old methods; and in these cases there is no selection with a view to producing and perpetuating good types. Little manure is given. The methods of propagation are very faulty and they have not been changed since the beginning of the industry in the Islands. For instance, in the growing of the bulbs for American markets the smaller sizes are planted in the Fall and harvested in July, or before the bulbs have thoroughly ripened. In the process of handling, many of the im- mature scales drop from the bulbs. These are not thrown away, as they ought to be, but are carefully saved and planted, with a view to raising small bulbs. These bulbs ultimately form a large part of the general crop. As a result of some investigations made by the United States Department of Agriculture, it has been shown that by the use of seeds instead of scales, larger buH)s can be secured in a much shorter time than can be produced by the scale method. If the general crop were raised from seeds there would be July 11. 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 39 ' a saving of at least a year in the pro- duction of a marketable bulb. More- over, it lias been demonstrated that in this way plants can be grown which are entirely free from disease, and, most important of all, that the seed- lings give an opportunity to select bet- ter types than exist at the present time. Recent Efforts to Cultivate the Easter Lily in the United Slates. For some years efforts have been made to cultivate successfully the Eas- ter lily in the Southeastern States. This worli is of considerable value in show- ing future growers what to avoid, but it has so far not been demonstrated Ihat the lily, with the methods used, can be grown to compete with the for- eign product. Not only are the bulbs late in ripening, but when harvested they seldom show any increase in size over that at the time of planting. The cultivation of the lily in the Southern States has evidently been conducted with a view to producing bulbs which would ripen in July, or early enough to compete with the Bermuda-grown product. This result has not been ac- complished, and with a continuance of the same cultural methods it is not likely to be. Furthermore, a practice which has undoubtedly contributed somewhat to this lack of success con- sists in using the stock as received from the Bermudas and Japan. It is admitted that in the Southeastern States the climate is not as favorable for the bulbs as it is in the countries mentioned; therefore, it follows that early planted bulbs starting into growth during the warm days of Au- tumn, and weakened by the cold spells of Winter, will fall an easy prey to the disease present in the imported bulbs when planted. If success is to be attained in the future in produc- ing bulbs of marketable size, it must be with different methods and along entirely different lines from those fol- lowed in the past. It has been demonstrated by Mr. A. F. Woods, of the Bureau of Plant In- dustry, that bulbs of the Easter lily can be carried over a season in cold storage. Not only is this operation a success in itself, but it has resulted in showing that the bulbs are benefited very materially by this treatment, as it subjects them to a condition to a certain extent approaching that exist- ing in Japan, the native country of the species, where the bulbs are heav- ily covered with snow during the rest- ing period. This fact opens up new possibilities in the cultivation of the lily. Heretofore, bulbs have been plant- ed in some parts of the South early in the Fall, with the result that they sprouted considerably before cool weather set in. In fact, the growth made at a certain period was quite as far advanced as that in Bermuda at the same date; but the climatic and soil conditions being so different in the South from those prevailing in Bermuda, the results were more or less disastrous. The growth above ground, where the plant was not killed out- right, was more or less injured by cold and other generally unfavorable con- ditions. During the period before com- ing into bloom, the plants rendered sickly during the Winter often suffered severely from lack of moisture, result- ing in poorly developed bulbs. So far, practically nothing has been done in experimental work with a view to giving the bulbs the most favorable conditions to develop, leaving out of consideration altogether early ripening for forcing the following Fall. It is the intention of the Department of Ag- riculture to work with this end In view, not only in the South, but in the Mid- dle and Northern States, and also in the West. A knowledge of the proper time to plant the bulbs in the various sections of the country in order to produce a bulb of maximum size in as short a time as possible, but in a thoroughly ripe condition, before being harvested, is most Important, and this knowledge is to be gained only by carefully con- ducted trials. Every florist who is in- terested should experiment in a small way to ascertain how the bulbs w^ill succeed out of doors in his section of the country. The soil problem does not present many difficulties beyond the selection of well-drained situations and a light, sandy loam, which can be kept suffi- ciently moist during the growing sea- son to prevent the plants from receiv- ing a check. Treatment should be ac- FOOT BRIDGE OVER HORTH RAVINE, LAKE PARK, MILWAUKEE corded a portion of the bulbs similar to that found to succeed with bulbs of the other species of lilium, such as L. auratum. This consists in placing in the vicinity of the bulb, moss or other material which will retain more moisture than the surrounding soil. During dry weather this Is found to be an excellent provision for supply- ing the growing roots with moisture until a fresh supply is received from rains and until the roots ' penetrate deeply into the ground so as to with- stand dry spells. In trials of this na- ture the bulbs should be allowed to stay as long as possible in the ground after the tops decay. They should be har- vested Just before there is danger of their beginning growth for the follow- ing season, because any interference that tends to cause premature shriv- eling and decay of the thick roots near the base of the bulb, such as harvest- ing before natural ripening occurs, in- variably occasions a shrinkage of the tissue of the outer scales and incident- ally provides a ready means of ingress for fungi and bacteria to the tissue of the bulb through the ruptured tissue of the roots. This condition of prema- ture decay, while the bulbs of the field are subjected to moisture, even for a short time, provides favorable harbors tor mites, which, although their pur- pose at first may be merely to feed on the decaying tissues, and act as scavengers, will ultimately injure what remains of the bulb by attacking the living tissues, rendering the bulb more susceptible to other maladies. Thus by a system of vegetative reproduction the bulbs, even though they be in a healthy condition, and free from dis- ease of all kinds previous to lifting, may afford, by careless harvesting, a lodgment for various enemies, and give opportunities favorable for disease year after year. ( To be continued.) syringing done early enough for the leaves to dry before sundown. The glass in the house should be shaded during the warm weather, and plenty of air should be afforded both day and night. FREESIAS.— For cutting purposes freesias are always desirable, and for early Winter flowering they may be planted any time now. Growing them in three-inch flats Is the simplest method. After the bulbs are planted the flats can be placed outdoors, some- where where the sun will not strike them. Keep them moist, but not too wet, and if a protracted spell of wet weather should come, it would be best to either protect them with boards or put them in a frame. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. — Toung stock of this charming begonia purchased now, and grown along care- fully, will make elegant plants, and be In full flower for Christmas. Over- potting and careless watering are the two most important features to be avoided in growing this begonia. A rather heavy soil is preferable, yet it should be one that is not too retentive of moisture. The foliage should never remain wet over night, so have all Rugfosa Rose. (1) What is the best method of treat- ing ordinary rugosa rose in the Aut- umn? I have been told that if they are cut back to within a foot of the ground, they will flower better and throw out healthy new wood. My trees are seven years old and have grown to the height of about seven feet, but they are going too much to head, and have a scraggy appearance near the ground, which I would like to correct. SUBSCRIBER. — Autumn is not the time to cut down rugosa roses. The flowers are pro- duced almost altogether from the shoots of the previous season. A bet- ter plan is to cut them down now or as soon as flowering is over. A new crop of shoots will result, which will give a good crop of flowers next Spring. If you cut down the taller and stronger shoots. leaving the smaller ones, it will be better than cutting everything away, as the entire loss of foliage by any plant at this season of the year is very weakening to it. This rose needs pruning just as many flow- ering shrubs do— a good cutting back as soon as flowering is over to produce new shoots. Soil for Palms and Lilies. (2) Subscriber.— A good soil for palms can be made by taking the top four or five inches from an old pasture and laying it up in a pile for a few months. After it has lain long enough so that the fibre is partly rotted, chop the soil down from the sides, and if It should be of a heavy or clayey nature, mix a little leaf soil with it, also sand enough to make it drain freely. If palms two or more years old are to be potted, then either one-sixth part of well rotted manure should be mixed with it, or a little fine ground bone. The manure is preferable if it can be obtained. For the lilies any good new soil may be used, and the fertilizer should be left out altogether. Bone meal and wood ashes would do all right for a soil that has been previously compost- ed, but for new soil, one-fifth well rotted manure should be thoroughly incorporated; then the bone meal and ashes may be worked into the soil dur- ing the growth of the carnations. Gasolene Engines. (3) Are gasolene engines used by florists as power to pump water, and what style of pump Is employed? Is it a satisfactory means of watering where there Is no city supplying pipes? M. B., El Dorado. Pa. — We believe that some florists are using gasolene engines for pumping water, though there are perhaps more who are using the Rlder-Erlecson pumps in which coal is used tor fuel. We would advise corresponding with pump manufacturers, explaining what Is needed, and full information will be forthcoming. Temperature for Ferns and Palms. (4) What is the minimum tempera- ture for a fern house nights; also for raising kentlas from seed? P. H. — Sixty degrees is about the best night temperature for a fern house, if a good luxuriant growth is desired. Of course, ferns can be kept nicely at a much lower temperature, and if by minimum temperature is meant what is the lowest degree the house could be kept down to. we would say, 50 de- grees, but that temperature would keep the plants alive only, so that it will be best to maintain a night temperature of 60 degrees. The same temperature will suit the kentia seeds admirably. 40 The Plorists' Exchange Heating. (6) I should like to know the num- ber and size of pipes to use to heat my greenhouses with steam under pres- sure. No. 1 has 12 rows of l»4-inch pipe and two rows of 2-inch pipe, which were used for steam. No. 2 has 11 rows of 2-inch and one row of 4- inch cast-iron pipe. No. 6 and 7 have 12 rows of 2-inch pipe each, which were used for hot water. The ground on which the greenhouses stand is about level, and the boiler stands above ground. Which will be the better — a return steam trap or a pump to return tlie water to the boiler? Will it be better to have he flows overhead and the returns under the bench, or have them all under the bench? J. R. — The letter does not state either the temperatures desired or the crops to be grown In the different houses, so that it is hardly possible to give very definite replies. The plan shows house No. 1 to be 30x145 feet, with four feet of glass on the south side and the two 2-inch and twelve l^i-inch pipes should heat it to 55 degrees, on Long Island. House No. 2 is 22x 100 feet, with IS inches of glass in the south wall. If 55 degrees is de- sired, I would put in one 2-inch and eight 1%-inch pipes. If the 2-inch is to be used only seven will be needed. House No. 3 is three-quarter span and if intended for roses I would use two 2-inch and ten l^^-inch pipes. This house is 25x140 feet, with 18 inches of glass in the south wall. House No. 4 is 22x84 feet, and for 60 degrees I would use one 2-inch and nine l^/i-inch pipes. The dimensions of house No. 5 are not given. House No. 6 is 22.6x84 feet. This will need one 2-inch and ten 1%- inch pipes. House No. 7 is of the same width, but has two feet of glass in the south wall. This will require eleven I'A-inch pipes in addition to the 2-inch flow. For the two propagating houses, which are 5x84 feet, one 2-inch and four or five 1%-inch returns should be used. A steam trap should give good re- sults. The flow pipes may be under the benches, but I like to have them on the plates or even on the purlin posts. L. R. TAPT. Tailby's Hybrid Calla. On Wednesday afternoon, July 8. the plant committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society were invited by Joseph Tailby to visit his grounds at Wellesley, Mass., and inspect his hy- brid calla, as he has it growing in the open field. It having received the so- ciety's silver medal one year ago at Horticultural Hall, Mr. Tailby was de- sirous that the committee should see the plant at home and prove that there was no mistake made in giving this award. To say that the party was well paid for the time spent would be a mild way of stating the amount of pleasure and information derived from the visit. The plant is the result of a cross be- tween Richardia albo-maculata and R. Elliottiana, and is a most charming thing, destined to become a popular Summer bedding plant, particularly where sub-tropical effects are desired. The flower is a pleasing shade of primrose-yellow, and the effect pro- duced by the thousands of blooms borne above the mass of silver-spot- ted leaves was a sight to be remem- bered. The plant is much stronger in con- stitution than either of its parents, and what is a most remarkable character- istic, taking into consideration that it is a true hybrid, is its ability to re- produce itself true from seed, thereby making it a plant of great commercial value. Mr. Tailby is wisely holding on to the stock until it reaches a sufHciently large number to make its wide distribution an assured thing. F. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. M. THORBURN & CO., New York.— Wholesale Trade Price List of High-Class Bulbs. SCHLEGEL & POTTL.ER CO., Boston, Mass. — Wholesale Price List of Bulbs. T. J. DWYER & SON, Cornwall, N. T.— Catalogue ol Nursery Stock, Small Fruits, Etc. ASSOCIATION "FLORA." BoskoOD, Holland, represented Iby P. Ouwerkerk, 1123 Summit avenue. Jersey City, N. J. — Catalogue of Roses, Clematis, Herbaceous and Decorative Plants Azaleas (named), etc. New York. Ne'WB of tlie Week. The weather has at last got warm enough for vacation purposes, and, as business is of such little account just now that it can almost take care of it- self, there has been a general exodus of the craft out of the city. The Fourth of July was, as usual, a very quiet one in flower circles, and there was no reason on earth why city florists, both wholesale and retail, could not have closed their places of business for the entire day on that holiday, in- stead of keeping open half the day, as was done. Echoes of the outing are still in the air, and all who participated in the event are loud in their praise of the en- termtainment provided by the club's committee. Harry Lewis Ghormley, son of Wm. Ghormley, wholesale florist, has been seriously ill for several weeks, but is now convalescing in the Catskill Moun- tains. The American Gardening Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000. The directors are: T. B. Meehan, German town. Pa.; C. L. Tates, Rochester, N. T., and J. M. Mo- Hutchinson, New York. Mr. Kenny, one of John Raynor's salesmen, is enjoying a rest at the sea- shore. The Arm of Rovatzos & Moltz, retail florists, at 125th street and Third ave- nue, has been changed to Rovatzos & Co. David Clarke's Sons are building a new greenhouse, 25x90 feet, on their property on Kingsbridge Road, Bronx borough. . P. J. van Heiningen, American repre- sentative of P. Loef Az & Co., Boskoop, Holland, sailed on the steamer Ryndam Wednesday, July 8, and will make a brief visit to Holland. Mail intended for Mr. Heiningen will be forwarded to him, if addressed care of Maltus & Ware, 136 Water street, this city. John Nash, of Moore, Hentz & Nash, left on the steamship Arabic Friday for a six weeks' trip to Europe. Wm. Walker, of Louisville, Ky., ac- companied by his wife and daughter, were in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. Walker sail for Scotland on Sat- urday. W. M. Lindsay and daughter, of Bir- mingham, Ala., were in town this week en route to the Adirondacks, whither they go for the benefit of Miss Lind- say's health. Mr. Lindsay has fully recovered from the accident he met with in April last, when his leg was broken, through his being run down by a bicyclist. He hopes to be at the Mil- waukee convention. William Tricker, the aquatic special- ist, has been succeeded at the Henry A. Dreer establishment at Riverton, N. J., by James Clark. Mr. Tricker is open to an engagement. His address is Riverton. N. J. The plant and flower market matter will come up before the Board of Ap- portionment in the City Hall on Wednesday next, July 15. at 11.30 a.m. Every member of the New York Mar- ket Florists' Association, as well as all others concerned in the project, should make it a point to be present, so that as large a representation of the craft as possible may be on hand to show their interest in the matter. Lawrence, Kan. The greenhouse of W. ,H. Smith was washed away by the recent floods and is a total wreck. Mr. Smith lost So heavily that he is unable to rebuild. Chicago. Ne\rB Notes. N. P. Miller, of Wilmette, has leased his place to H. MacMichael. late foreman for Wieland & Riseh, taking possession the first of the month. W. E. Lynch, of E. H. Hunt's, left last week on his vacation, which he will spend at his old home in Massa- chusetts. H. F. Halle sailed on the Deutschland July 2 for Europe. He expects tO' be gone for two months. On and after July 5 the wholesalers will close at 5 o'clock, continuing until September 5. Gus. Allers. bookkeeper for Wietor Bros., has gone on his vacation. J. S. Wilson returned from his East- ern visit the forepart of last week. Alfred B. Everett has entered the bankruptcy court in order to straighten up his affairs. Wm. Trlllow and bride, of St. Louis, were spending a few days the first of the week with friends in town. Visitors: C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis.; H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Man.; Geo. Souster, Elgin, 111.; J. C. Renni- son, Sioux City, la.; T. C. Joy, Nash- ville, Tenn. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. READING, PA.— David Steckler died Thursday. July 2, of lung affection, leaving a widow and four children. He had been engaged in the florist business here for 19 years, retiring last November on account of ill health. He was highly esteemed, and is mourned by hosts of friends. Hoskins & Giles report the best busi- ness in plants and bedding they have ever done. The bedding about the P. & R. depot has been finished with the usual good taste displayed by their florist. Mr. Heck, gardener for Mr. George Baer, president of the P. & R., has all the Australian and American novelties in chrysanthemums, and will jostle the Philadelphia experts this Fall when the prizes are handed out. His palms are especially fine, and a pair of cycas are worth going some distance to see. J. H. A. Hamilton, Ont. News of the Week. The first asters have made their appearance. Some good outdoor car- nations are also seen. I think had they been disbudded they would fully equal the best inside stock that is ar- riving. There is a splendid demand for funeral work and flowers are not very plentiful. David McLeod has begun an addi- tion, 104x24 feet. Alfred Bailey will build a show house, 80x20 feet. Robert Potter is offering his houses for sale, the land on which they stand being sold. Chas. E. Woolverton, of Grimsby, is doing a nice business in landscape gar- dening. This department of gardening is now receiving more attention in Canadla:i cities. Walter Bruce is taking a vacation. Arthur Watson Is leaving his position at Webster Bros., and returning to England. I notice Owen Sound has organized a Gardeners' Association. Well, it is time the 'Canadian trade stood a lit- tle more firmly upon its own feet. By the way, Ottawa or London have not reported the formation of trade organ- izations yet. Everyone seems to take it as a fore- gone conclusion that the Toronto con- vention will be a hummer. So it will. Let no one labor under a misappre- hension upon that point. The C. H. A. officers seem ready to say with the mushroom villages of the northwest territories, "Just watch our smoke." BEAVER. Ottawa. N«ws Notes. Plenty of rain, warm days and cool nights are sending carnations right along, and by the end of the month they promise to be good plants for housing. The new varieties are making a strong growth. Early asters are beginning to show flower. In the houses roses are looking well, but car- nations are getting near the end. Queen Louise seemed to hold Its own better than any other during the late warm spell. Building is being pushed steadily along by C. Scrim and Graham Bros. R. Wright has not yet moved Into his new store. Business continues fairly good; gov- ernment house with , a state ball, and other social events have kept the stock pretty well used up. The time Is coming when we must be making up our minds to go to the C. H. A. Convention, and the sooner we come out and say that we are go- ing the more likely shall we be to In- fluence those who are undecided. And there should be no Indecision this time. The great success of the last conven- tion proving beyond doubt its stability and usefulness, combined with the fact that It will be held In Toronto and dur- ing the exhibition, makes it not only a convention, but our Summer outing. So don't let any of our neighbors have a chance to say later, "I would go, but have had my holiday." Persuade them to decide on the trip to Toronto as their holiday. B. Montreal. News Items. Harry Eddy is building a green- house in rear of his store on St. Cath- erine street. The room thus derived will be of great benefit to his growing business. The trade is awaiting the opening of P. McKenna & Son's store with great Interest. It is certainly a very hand- some store; and with its splendid loca- tion will doubtless draw a good trade from the start. Miss Cairns, whose store is located In the Art Gallery block, reports an excellent business this last Spring sea- son, the demand at the present time being very much ahead of last year. Miss Cairns' store is always a model of neatness, and care is taken to always have the mirrors and fixtures decorated with seasonable flowers, small glass tubes being used to hold the blooms. Mrs. Harris & Hopton have had a very busy season, and they predict a heavy demand for ferns immediately after the Summer holidays; also a great call for cut flowers. 'I'hey will remodel their store at once, making it much larger in order to handle their trade to better advantage. C. Campbell has decided to continue growing his own stock, and is now very busy putting things In shape. His car- nations In the fleld are growing nicely, and will soon be ready for benching. Miss Murray has left her store in charge of Miss Slevers, and will spend a month's holiday in the Adirondacks. Jos. Bennett has recovered from his recent illness and is hard at work pre- paring for the Fall season. Wm. Alcock Is convalescent and will soon be out again. Club Notes. Twenty-three members attended the club meeting Monday night. President Trussel occupied the chair. It is to be noted that all special committees ap- pointed by the club this year have come in for a good deal of criticism re- garding their work; and the committee appointed to revise the by-laws, which reported at this meeting, met with the same fate. After a good deal of dis- cussion, however, the report was re- ceived, but the committee's recom- mendations were not entertained. The officers are still trying to obtain a grant from the Provincial Govern- ment for the Fall show. The most interesting part of the meeting was the exhibit of cut flowers. The president staged some flne blooms of CImicifuga racemosa, Thalictrum aquilegifolia and Japanese iris. C. A. Smith showed some flne delphiniums and Phlox Drummondii; Wm. Alcock, pansies; John Walsh, sweet peas; J. Pidduck, mignonette; Mr. Pentras, polyantha roses. The picnic, as previously reported, will take place Friday, July 10, to St. Rose. A nice lot of prizes have been secured. W. C. H. TORONTO. — The price of stock this week is quoted as follows: American Beauty, fancy special, $35.00 to $40.00; extra. $20.00 to $25.00; No. 1, $10.00 to $20.00; culls and ordinary, $5.00 per 100. Bride and Bridesmaid, No. 1, $4.00 to $6.00; No. 2. $1.00 to $3.00 per 100. Golden Gate, $2.00 to $6.00; Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria. $2.00 to $8.00; Meteor, $2.00 to $6.00; Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, $1.00 to $6.00; Perle des Jardins. $1,00 to $6.00. Carnations, inferior grades, all colors, 25c. to 60c. per 100; standard varieties, $1.00 to $2.00; fancy varieties, $1.00 to $4.00. Adiantum, ordinary, 50c. to $1.00 per 100: asparagus, $30.00 to $76.00: A. Sprengerl, $2.00 to $3.00 per 100. Dahlias. 10c. to 40c.; gladiolus, $1.60 to $3.00; lily of the valley, $3.00 to $4.00; mignonette, ordinary, 26c. to $1.00 per 100; pansies, 26c.; sweet peas, 50c. to $1.50 per 100. T. M. CANADIAN GROWN Cyclamen Persicum Gig:aiiteuiu, 2 inch, ready for repotting, flne strain, per 100, $4.00. Dahlias, for immediate planting, per 100, $3.00. Araucaria Excelsa, 4-incli, each, 55c.; 5-lnch, each, 65c. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-lnch. fine, 2>^ ft. high, each, 40c. WEBSTER BROS, p'antsmen, Hamilton, Canada Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. July 11, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 4> c Rei^feiv of tbe market NEW YORK.— The condition of the out flower trade is anything but pleasing this weehi. Supplies of many kinds of flowers have become both plentiful and of good quality, but there is so little doing that one-fourth of the quantity coming in would be more than ample to meet all requirements. Keoeipts of carnations are particularly heavy, and, considering the time of year, the flowers are very fine. They can hardly be disposed of, however, at any price, and many are offered at as low as 2Bc. per 100, while Mrs. Lawson and Prosperity (both of which are good) can be had at 75o. per 100, and many of them do not sell. A few new crop roses of American Beauty and Meteor varieties have begun to arrive, though, of course, they are short in stem as yet. Special grades of American Beauty that are really good are in the minority, though there are many so-called specials in the market that are special in foliage only; and, while it is possible to obtain 20c. each for the really flrst-class blooms, the interior flow- ers will not average half that figure, how- ever long the stems may be. Cattleyas are not selling so well as they were a week ago, and the price has fallen considerably. Lilies are in fair supply; evidently we are going to have these flowers all the year round. Lily of the valley is a drug in the mar- ket and cannot be cleared out at any price. Sweet peas, also, are in heavy sup- ply, and the quality is remarkably good; It IS simply impossible to unload fast enough to keep the supply within bounds, and hundreds of bunches have actually to be thrown away. Buyers cannot be found that will clean them out even when they are offered at one cent a bunch. Asters have begun to arrive regularly, and, while they are rather smaU as yet, it has been possible to realize from BOo. to 76c. per 100 flowers. Gladiolus are not so much in evidence; but candytuft, snapdragon, and larkspur are coming in in quantities. The supply of Adiantum Croweanum has been resumed again; John L. Raynor is receiving daily shipments, and the quality IS just as good as was that received dur- ing the Winter time. Ordinary maidenhair fern is seUing at 300 for a dollar; and smilax and asparagus are both in very poor demand. BOSTON.— The bottom has now com- pletely dropped out of the business and everything is flat. Flowers are in enor- mous supply, and, except for a few car- nations, which are still very good, the quality of all is very poor, so that there IS no outlet whatever for the vast majority of the receipts. Prices are again down to rock-bottom and are difficult to quote, being made by buyers. Hardly any offer IS refused. Carnations are selling for 36o. to 50c. per 100, with a limited quantity of better grades at 75c. to $1.00. But even those, when bought in quantities, are shad- ed considerably. Fancies, or novelties, go as high as $2.00 on rare occasions. In roses, too, job lots are cleaned out at sacrifice prices, $5.00 buying 1,000, and from that they run up to $6.00 per 100 for = o^®.-,^'^^"® American Beauty go as high as $16.00 per 100 for the best. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot are coming pretty good; but other roses are decidedly poor. Sweet peas are much in overstock and some are selling for 5c. per 100, with oth- ers at -lOc. and 16c. There is also quite a. supply of oentaureas, coreopsis, fever- few, candytuft, etc.; but the same gen- eral market conditions prevail for all. Lily of the valley continues in good sup- ply; water lilies, too, are plentiful. F. J. N. ST. LOUIS. — We are now having some real seasonable weather, and it is quite ?,? J^^^ '^"' flower business is dull, though a good deal of funeral work is doing. This is about all the storeman can depend upon for the next two months, as a great many of our big flower buyers spend their Summer out of town. The local growers are still busy throwing out old stock and replanting: luis work IS now at its height, and it wui be some time before we see an over- supply of roses. At present good Amer- ican Beauty are in short supply, and are badly off color; $2.00 per dozen seems a good price for them. Bride and Brides- maid are stUl suffering somewhat from mildew. Meteor and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are better in hot weather. Golden Gate are of fair quality, and Perle des Jardins are too soft to sell well. These bring from $3.00 to $6.00 for choice stock, while short-stemmed ones go for $1.00 and $2.00 per 100. Some pretty good field-grown carna- tions are in the market, selling for $1.00 per 100. A lot of good indoor grown stock IS also shipped in. White and pink sorts have the best demand. Fancy stock of these is out of the question at the pres- ent time. Sweet peas are still very plentiful, but are coming in small and short-stemmed. A great many are sold every day. The lighter shades are the best sellers, as they are used a great deal in funeral work; 15c. per 100 and 76c. to $1.00 In 1000 lots Is considered a big price for them. There are plenty of outdoor flowers, among them some extra fine asters, which will soon flood the market. Gladio- lus are not yet plentiful; and a few single stem tuberoses are now coming in. These, with candytuft and feverfew, make up the outdoor stock sent in every day in big lots. A fine supply of lily of the valley was seen at Ellis' the past week; it sells at $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 and is in good demand. The market is better supplied with green goods than it has been for a long time. Some extra fine adiantum is shipped in; also good Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengeri. Fancy ferns are like- wise in plenty, also galax. Asparagus brings 35c. and 60c. per string; adiantum, $1.25 per 100; A. Sprengeri, $1.50; fancy fern, 20c. per 100 and galax, 15c. Ship- ping orders at the wholesale houses have fallen off greatly. The growers around here say they could use some rain just now, as every- thing is very dry. ST. P. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — Seemingly, business has reached the Summer level with a thump. Up to the first of July all lines of trade kept up steadily, but since that time there has been extremely hot weather, and society people have mostly left town. There is nothing to keep the storemen from idleness, except funeral work. Despite the hot weather of last week roses are in good shape. Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria are fine, as are Liberty. Bridesmaid and Bride are better than they were a part of last month. Amer- ican Beauty are poor, and a good deal of complaint is heard from customers about them. Wholesale prices are as follows: Bride, 3c. to 5c.; Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, 6c. to 7c.; Liberty, 10c. to 15c.; American Beauty, 5c. to 25c. Bride retail at $1.00 to $1.75; Kaiserin, $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen; Liberty, $1.50 to $3.00, and Beauty at $1.60 to $6.00 per dozen. Carnations are plentiful, but the quality is poor. They wholesale at $1.00 to $2.00 per 100, and retail at 36c. to 60c. per dozen. Sweet peas are showing the effects of the heat, and good long stemmed flowers are hard to obtain. They wholesale at 26c. per 100. Purple asters are coming in in quantities, and their adaptability in funeral work makes them in great de- mand; $1.50 per 100 is asked for them. White flowers of all kinds are becoming very scarce, and a few days more oi hot weather will put a check on all cut flowers. There are no salable plants in the mar- ket, although there are plenty of custom- ers for them. It seems as though a variety of Summer blooming plants would be profitable. I. B. ST. PAUL.— Trade has reached the level of Summer dullness and vacations and "Sunday closing" are now in order. Good roses are not over-plentiful, as the grow- ers with one accord are replanting their benches and preparing for another sea- son's crop. Good American Beauty are retailing at $6.00 per dozen, other roses at $1.00 to $1.50. Nearly all the growers have left their carnations in the benches and are cutting an abundance of good blooms which retail at 60e. and 75c. per dozen. Outside sweet peas are now being cut; they are from 7 to 10 days later than usual. There is a good demand for funeral work; while a number of warm weather weddings have created a good market for white and pink roses. VERITAS. GRAND RAPIDS. — Flowers are plenti- ful now, but until the 4th of July they were no more, at any time, than equal to the demand and scarce. The Spring's business in bedding plants and cut flowers has been better than in any preceding year. Carnations bring 25c. to 35c.; roses, $1.00; American Beauty, $1.60 to $3.00; lil- ies. $2.00 per dozen. Rose and violet planting is now receiv- ing the attention it was hard to give it previous to the 4th of July. G. P. C. BUFFALO.— The Summer dullness in retail lines is with us. Carnations of fair Summer quality are more abundant than at all needed, good cases commanding but 75c. per 100, and hanging at that. The outdoor crops of sweet peas are in also, fine ones going at but 25c. per dozen bunches. VTDI. PITTSBURG.— Very little activity has existed in the florists' trade so far this month, and it will likely remain quiet some time. Plenty of stock is to be had, of good quality, in spite of the hot spell of last week. We have genuine Summer weather now; and planted out stock is picking up; so are the weeds, which, so far. have given but little trouble. B. C. R. BALTIMORE.— There is an abundance, of carnations and Maman Cochet roses.' The demand is light for all kinds of stock. There is comparatively no business this week, save for a little funeral work. Sweet peas are wasting by the thousands. J. J. P. CINCINNATI.— Summer dullness has at last arrived, and we are having consider-. ' able trouble in disposing of second and third grade stock, and, of course, at this time of year these grades predominate. E. G. G. CHICAGO.— The regular Summer business has at last appeared, but has come on gradually; and while trade may pick up some for a few days at a time, there is no hope for any improve- ment until the regular Fall business starts in again. The unseasonable weather that prevailed has greatly af- fected the stock, and while some very good flowers are seen the great major- ity are inferior to those of former years. As a consequence, prices are not as good as usual at this period. American Beauty roses are very scarce. Some are of very good grade, taking everything into consideration, and the price is from $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen for the best. Other grades can be had from $1.50 per dozen down to $3.00 per 100. Bride and Bridesmaid are com- ing in in very poor condition, the foli- age parched and badly mildewed. The best can be bought at from $3.00 to $4.00 per 100, while the inferior grades can be had at almost any price. Gold- en Gate, Meteor and Perle des Jardins are not quite so bad as the others, yet the values on these are not a great deal higher. Mme. Abel Chatenay and Liberty are selling very well, at from ,$4.00 to $10.00 per 100. Carnations are arriving in immense quantities and have become a drug on the market, it being impossible to clear them up even at the very low prices that some of them are sold at to the street men, who are able to buy them at 35c. per 100. Of course, that price is not for fresh stock, but for flowers that have been held over for some time. Good stock is yet bringing a fair fig- ure, selling at from $1.00 to $1.50 per 100, and if present conditions continue the price is liable to go above that be- fore the last of the week. Good peonies are over-abundant and have become a drug. Immense num- bers are sold at a very low price, and that Is one reason why carnations are not moving as freely as usual. I think this week will see the last of the peo- nies. The price for them ranges from 10c. to 50c. per bunch of twelve flow- ers. Sweet peas are coming in faster than can be disposed of, and a great many of them find their way to the rubbish heap. While some are in excellent con- dition, the great majority are of an in- ferior quality; the price ranges from 5c. to 25c. per 100. Lilies are seen in good quantities and the quality is also very good for this season; they range from $6.00 to $10.00 per 100. Some fine candytuft Is seen in several of the wholesale houses, and is selling very well. Other garden flowers are in great quantities, but do not find ready sale. Hardy ferns are now down to $1.00 per 100. R. J. Philadelphia. Florists' Club Notes. Ther^ was a good representation at the meeting on Tuesday last. Inter- est in the coming S. A. F. convention was what brought out so many mem- bers, several being present who have not been seen at the meetings for some time. And this seemed to put new life into the gathering, to the great satis- faction of the regular attendants. The route to Milwaukee has not been definitely decided, the committee not desiring to make a final recommenda- tion. The matter was left open until the August meeting. The choice is be- tween two routes. The more direct and the quicker is by Pennsylvania Rail- road; the other route Is by Reading Railroad, Lehigh Valley Railroad and Grand Trunk Railroad. The induce- ment by this latter way is a stop off for five hours at Niagara and no change of cars between here and Chi- cago. While this route takes several hours longer than the first named. It finds favor with many. News Items. Hugh Graham, Jr.. has purchased the business of the late Hugh Graham, his father, which consists of all stock at the retail store on Thirteenth street and the stock at the nurseries at Logan. He has taken over the lease of the retail store and also leases the nurseries at Logan; so the business will be carried on by him exactly as it has been in the past, with the addition of new ideas and a strengthening of the general force around him, Robert Craig & Son have done some great work on their place since Easter. Everything now looks in flrst-rate con- dition; the stock of decorative plants is fine and of good assortment. Cycla- men, as usual, are a prominent feature for next season, the advanced plants beiha' now in 5 and 6-inch pots. The stock of dracsenas has also been greatly increased of late and more varieties are being worked up. A feature has been made this season of choice ever- greens in tubs, in which some good business has been done around the suburban residence localities. Wm, Graham, who has had full charge of all the decorative work of his late father's business for many years past, is now starting out for himself. He has purchased seven greenhouses and three acres of land from Julius Reese at Third and Tabor road, Olney, and will begin at once to put these in good condition for growing stock for the large decorative work of next sea- son. He is also now looking for a suitable store in the central portion of the city, and will open up in the early Fall with an entire new equipment to handle the larger affairs of balls, recep- tions, dinners etc. All know his abil- ity in this line, and there is no doubt of his success. Jacob Becker has the framework up of his two new rose houses on the new place at Fiftieth and Chestnut streets. Wm. Turner, of Wilkinsbury, Pa., was in town this week purchasing dec- orative plants. DAVID RUST. St. Paul. News Jottings. The growers are all busy replant- ing and have but little time for visiting and exchanging news items. L. L. May & Co. are repairing one range of houses which are badly dilapi- dated, and are busy planting roses and chrysanthemums. One house of Ivory, recently put in, is in most excellent condition and shows the true value of this fine variety. Holm & Olsen's houses, under the management of L. Anderson, are in fine shape. As the firm grows no cut flowers except bulbous stock and chrys- anthemums it avoids much of the hot work of planting at this season. The concern is planning the erection of an- other house this season and already has the glass on hand. Fred Topel, rose grower for L. L. May & Co., met with a severe loss in he death of his wife, June 30. He has the sympathy of the entire trade here. VERITAS. Lord & Burnham Catalogue. We have received a copy of the Lord & Burnham Co.'s (Irvington and New York) latest Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating catalogue (Edition D). This catalogue contains several new pages, showing additional patterns added to the firm's former list of cast-iron pipe fittings for caulked joints for 2-inch, 3%-inch and other sizes of pipe; a full line of pipe chairs and hangers for all kinds of greenhouses; new patterns for ventilating apparatus; the latest pat- terns for "Burnham" sectional steam and w^ater boilers; also a complete line of "Burnham" boilers, etc. A copy of this catalogue will be mailed by Lord & Burnham Co. to any inquirer, upon receipt of fiye cents to cover postage. T O B A C C O POWDER THE BLACK STUFF FINE— For SprinKlin^ Only. IW HEN you cannot fumigate with our Fumi grating- Powder you can apply our Black Stuff Fine "' direct to the plants ; it is strong and equally effective in doors or out for ertermination of all plant pests. Your money "back if it is unsatisfactory. Trial 5-pound package for notliins if you ■will pay the express cnarges on it. Write Dept. B. TIE I. A, STOOTHOFF CO., 116, 117, 118 Vest Street, Kew York. UentloB tbft Slorlite* Bxebasx* when wrltisc. 42 The Plorists' Hxchange CROTONS FINE STOCK. 4 inch, 516.00 per 100; 6 incli, $20.00 per 100; 6 Inch, $46.00 per 100. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, Mention the Florlflta' Exchange when writing. Pandanus Veitchii 1224 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA 4 inch, 50c.; 5 Inch, 75c.; 6 inch. $1.00. COMfflERCIAL VIOLET CULTURE. By Dr. B. T. CALLOWAY. The second (revised) edition of this comprehensive work on the growing and marketing of Violets will be Ready for Delivery. July 15. 1903. Price, $1.50. Orders booked now. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., 2 DuaneSt., New York. REED St KEL-LER. Importers and manutacturers «f 122 WEST 25tli STREET, NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, llentlop thg ITorlats* Bachanga when wrltliig. Galax Leaves and all Decora^ tjve Greens. . . EMERSON G. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower CUT GREENS Asparagus, Smilax, Sprengerl and Adiantum. Tel. »8 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. New Crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns* 50c. per 1000, DiHcount on large orders. Contracts made to supply the year round. Use our Laurel Festoon- ing for your June decorations. It's the best deco- rating material to be found for weddings, etc. Price 4c., 5c., and Uc. per yard. Galax, green or bronze, 75c. per 1000. Mosses, etc. Everything in Hardy Supplies gathered fresh daily. Send us your wants and be well satis- fied. MILLINGTON, MASS. Telegraph OfBce : New Salem, Mabb. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Mention the Florlata* Bxchange when writlim. AC THRIPSCIDE" (BEOiaTEBED) GREENHOUSE^ FUMIGATING POWDER is the newest and best article on the market to- day tor the complete destruction of all Insects that infestGreenhouses or Conservatories, being a special boon to Rose and Beauty growers and prepared particularly for the destruction of Green Kly and Xbrlps. There Is nothing injurious In it to plant life, even the most deli- cate fern. It Is especially recommended for Beauties, Koses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Smilax, Asparagus, Palms, Ferns, etc., and we claim that insects will be entirely eradicated when the houses are thoroughly fumigated with this powder. It Is put up as follows : 1 lb. Tin Can . . .$0.25 I 26 lb. Sealed Box $4.50 6 " " ... 1.00 I 100 " " " 16.50 Send for copy of testimonials. For reference we refer to Messrs. Bassett & Waahbum, Hins- dale, 111. Prepared by The LHIy-LlIly Chemical Co. and sold by E. H. HUNT 76-78 WABASH AVE., CHICAQO M»Btlo» th» rioiUti' BxditM. wh»n wrlttmc. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILII Where quality Is first consideration, write, wire or phone the introdncers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. K-VER-GREEK, AL,A. Or their Agents: L. J. Kbebhovee, New York; J. B. Deautd, Chicago; H. Batebsdobfeb & Co., Philadelphia ; W. F. Kabting, Buffalo ; H. G. Bekning, St. Louis, Mo.; J. M. McCinxoDGH'fl Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mention the FlorlBf' Bxchange when writing. Berberis Oregonium Mahonia. ** Seventy-flve nicely arched sprays, containing 12 to 16 beautiful glossy green leaves each. Last- ing qualities of a palm. Packed securely and sent by mall or express to any florist or dealer In the United States, charges paid, for $1.00. J. H. HOWE, FIorist/s^WTlk^/w'lsH^."- Mention the FlorlBf ' Bichange when writing. Bronze or Green, $1.00 per 1000; 75 cts. per IQOO In 6000 lota. Leucothoe Sprays, bronze or green, $1.00 per 100; Fancy Ferns, $2.00 per 1000: Green Sheet Moss, fresh stock, $2.50 per bbl. sack; Sphagnum Moss, $1.76 per bale. Small Green Galax for violets, 11.00 per 1000. All kinds of florists' sup- plies. L J. KRESHOVER, ""ie'Jii'^t^' Tel. 697 Madison Square. Mention tha Florlata' Bxchange when writing. re]KIv"e*d^%o 1 1 PROVINCE ST. Order Direct from Headquarters We carry the largest and most complete Une of Florists' Hardy Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns, bestquaUty, $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger orders. Bronze or Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000; best quality. Lau- rel Festooning, best quality, 5c. and 6c. per yd. Green Moss, $1.00 per bbl.; 76c. per bag. Sphag- num Moss, $1.00 per bbl., 50c. per bag. We can fill your orders at a mo- ment's notice. Orders by mail, telegraph and telephone will receive our prompt and personal attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 11 Province Street, Boston, Mass. Mention the Florlata' Bichange when writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PL AIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET .MADE BY... '•» Established 18S0. 166 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. I40 FULTON ST. CHICAGO. ICeotloD the riorlata' Excbanse wbeo wriUoc. San Francisco. Neirs and Trade Xotes. California is the first State to se- cure a day at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. State Commissioner J. A. Filcher received word this weeli that California's Admission Day, September 9, 1904, had been set aside as Cali- fornia's day at the fair. The Commis- sioner is getting the California work well in hand. Mr. Filcher has just started for Fresno to try and complete arrangements with George Roeding, a prominent fruit grower, to take charge of the department of horticulture for California at the St. Louis Exposition. The grounds around the State building, it has been decided, will be planted with purely California growths, such as flowers, palm and orange trees, the intention being to have the orange trees in bearing. State contributions are being re- ceived to purchase California land- marks and historic structures of the notable days of '49. Of these that have been bonded is the State's famous "rose bush home" at Monterey. It was in the garden home of this rose fifty years ago that General Sherman, then a youthful lieutenant, won the love of the charming little Miss Tgnacia Bonafacio. said to have been the fairest of the dark-eyed daughters of Monterey. Together they planted a rose bush, a "Cloth of Gold." It now has grown to be a tree, and the maid of fifty years ago still tenderly cares for it and yearly gathers its wealth of gorgeous blossoms. Responsive to a last week's hurry- up order issued by San Pi-ancisco's City and County Board of Aldermen, for a hundred-dollar broken column floral piece for use at the funeral ser- vice of one of their fellow members, Alderman Sanderson, the Shanahan Florist Company, has received the thanks of the board for the highly satisfactory work rendered. The fu- neral design was a six and a half foot high column of pink and white roses, encircled with a wreath of maidenhair fern, dotted with dainty clusters of white carnations and gauze ribbon. ALVIN. ThompsonviUe, Conn. Cards are out announcing the en- gagement of D. William Brainard, the well known florist, to Miss Frances Abbe Butler, of Windsor Locks, Mass. 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Florlata' Hbcchange when wrltlBg. Foley Floral Foto^raphs Send for my Floral Album, size 13x1 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 Florlati' Bichange when writing. DOT FLOWEB BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Otieap, durable. To try them once Is to use them always. No. Per JOO Per 1000 No. Per 100. Per 1000 0.-3x4x20 . . . ,t2.0O f 18.00 6.— ti8i22. . . .»3.00 »27.50 l.—SiiHiW . . 1.76 16.00 6.— 4i8i28. . . . 3.76 35.00 2.-3x6118 2.00 18.00 7.— 8x18x20., . 6.60 63.00 3.-4x8x18 2.40 22.00 8.-3x7x21.... 3.00 20.00 4.-3x5x24.... 2.76 26.00 9.-6x10x35... 6 60 60,00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. Box loa, COI.1TBIB17S, O UentloD the Florists* Bxchange when writing. Louisville, Ky. News of the Week. Congratulations are in order. On Friday, July 3, Wm. Walker, a well- known member of the fraternity, and Miss Emma Nevins were united in the bonds of matrimony. They immediate- ly left on a tour of the Eastern cities, and a visit to Scotland. The happy couple were accompanied as far as New York by Mr. Walker's daughter, Miss Edith, who will spend several weeks visiting interesting points. Jacob Schulz has begun the erection of a temporary building on the ground he recently purchased. He will put up a permanent structure next Summer. The local Florists' Club held its an- nual outing at Riverview Park on Tuesday, July 7. As it was strictly a stag affair, the day was spent as is usual at such gatherings. F. Walker & Co. are now established in a new store at 635 Fourth avenue. A. R. B. Utica, N. Y. Clnb News. Twenty-five members attended the club meeting held at the establish- ment of Stewart Hakes, at Ilion, N. Y., on Thursday evening, July 2. It was one of the most interesting meetings of the year; quite a large amount of regular business being done. Two new members were elected — one from Clinton and one from Herkimer, and four nominated. We are steadily growing, getting new members from all the surrounding towns, and we are very much pleased to have them come in. Our question box was opened at this meeting for the first time this year, and some very interesting in- quiries were brought out and well dis- cussed. It was decided by unanimous vote to have a clambake some time in August, the date to be decided at our next regular meeting. J. O. Graham invited the club to meet at his place in Little Falls for the regular meeting in August. The invitation was accepted. The members adjourned to the spa- cious porch of Mr. Hakes' residence, where we were very hospitably enter- tained. Our club expressed their ap- preciation for this entertainment in appropriate words of thanks through Prof. Geo. C. Hodges. Jottlngrs. Rumor has it that Peter Crowe has sold quite a large block of his Croweanum fern at a good price. The man who gets it surely gets a good thing. W. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, and A. Baur, of Erie, were in town last Wed- nesday. Mrs. Valentine, of Denver, will be in Utica this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Crowe. Robert Boyce has added another boiler to his plant in addition to the one he has. He thinks he will be safer with two. Frank McGowan is planting a large house of smilax, and has one house planted to chrysanthemums. He will only grow smilax, sweet peas and chrysanthemums, and one small house of violets this year. QUIZ. MILWAUKEE.— W. H. Moore has added a delivery wagon to his estab- lishment. TROY, N. Y.— Fire In the store of Boardman & Smith on July 1 caused some uneasiness for a short time. Most of the damage done was by the smoke. BRISTOL, PA.— J. C. Schmidt is growing a large collection of dahlias: he is also a very extensive grower of asters, some one hundred thousand plants being in stock at the present time. Mr. Schmidt has just bought ten acres of ground and will build three new greenhouses each 10 by 100 feet for the cultivation of violets. He is also an extensive grower of the Mme. , Perret tansy. July 11, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 43 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists SS and 57 W. 26tli St., Wew York COOQAN BurLDING Ooiieilffnincnts of Flrst-Clasa Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Geo. E. Bilvdshaw John R. HAKXiiAN BRADSHAW & HARTMAN Wholesale Florists 63 West '.JSth Street, T^EW YORK Telephone, 1797 Madison Square CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE I Ooocan BulMIns, 6th Ave. aod 26th St. NEW YORK Open every Morning at 5 o'clock for the Sale I of Cut Flowers This is not a commission house; the market consists of individual stands Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent J. DONA.L,DSON, Secretary 11 50 W. 30th Si., New York JAMES McMANUS, 1'^^^::^^. 50 W. 30th St., New 1 Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders THE HIGHEST XX .^ I I gT" "V^ '^'^^^Y,' GRADE OF >/^ ■^^- fc— t— ^^ ■ HAN THE HIGHEST GRADE OP ALWAYS ON HAND SPECIALTY. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES J I ■-■r^r^ iz-i Pki c^ the pioneer . J. PERKINS, Wholesale Florist specialties R QS ES'C A R N ATI ON S' V I O L ETS 115 West 30th Street, New York Branch Store 48 West 30th St., N. Y. TELEPHONE 956 MAD SQUARE R. W. PERKINS, MANAGER Shipping Orders attended to Promptly. Consignments of good stock can always be handled; quick returns GUARANTEED. Established 187S. GR-O-WER-iS, ATTENTION I Always Beady to Receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. OUNTHER SO West 29th Street^ MEIV YORK Telephone Call 551 Madison Square violets Roses CarnatlODS orchids Established 1888 YOUNG St NUGENT . . w laolesetle JF'loirlsts . . GATTLEYAS, 42 W- 28th Street, Am. Beanty, I^lberty, Snarlse, Bride, Brides- maid, Meteor, eolden Qate, and all otlier Lead- InK Varieties of Roses. NEW YORK ■^i<^£^ii^£^£^i4^i<;Si^^i^^^i^^£^5i^^£^£^£^i^Zi^^£^i'^i^i^Si^i^£^S£^£^^^ THE PIONEER HOUSE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone, 167 Madison Square, I I \i \t \i \t \t I J. K. ALLEN, l06West28tliSt., New York I am receiving a full line of all Seasonable riow^ers daily, and can fill out-of-to'wn orders promptly. Personal attention given to all orders. Open every morning at 6 o'clock. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist All Seasonable Flowers and Novelties I at Proper Prices can be had at 52 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK | TELEPHONE, 1738 MADISON SQUAEE i JAMES A. HAMMOND ^ •^ OOUMIBSION DKAUSB IK ^ 3 CUT FLOWERS t ^ ConBlenmentB Solicited. T ^ 113 West 30th Street, NBW YORK L ^ Telephone S54 Madison Square. ^ ■ TTTTTT rrrrrrwwwwwr tttttt ■ H/CICS & GRAWBUCKl Wholesale Florists AND DEALERS IN Florists' Supplies. 108 LIVINGSTON ST.. Brooklyn, N. Y. I Tel. 3660-3661 Main JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 W. 30tK St. Consignments Solicited JV£W YORK \ Telephone 280 Madison Squabe THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS and 57 West 26tli St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reports Weetly Payments W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Sblpper of all -varieties of Cat Flo-wers T«.PHo™s={i»^jffiSiSSJJI 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK WKoiBsale Prices of Gut Flowers, Kew YorR, Jolg 10, 1903. Prices quoted are by the bandred unless otbertvise noted. f A. Beauty. fancy— special 10.00 to 20.00 No. 1 4 00 to 5.00 1 " Culls & ordinary .25 to .50 8.00 to 20.00 S Bride, 'Maid, fancy- -epc'l 3.00 to 4.00 £ " No. 1 " No. 2 1.00 to 2.00 .25 to .50 .50 to 6.00 .50 to 6.00 50 to 4 00 to 1.25 Asparagus 25.00 to 50 00 Callas to Cattletas 25.00 to 40.00 to .,... to Daisies to f Inf'r grades, all colors «t ( White..., C Standard .2 Varieties Pink Red Yel. & Van. White Pink Red Tel. & Var. B *FancY — ^ ("The highest <0 grades of Cd standard var.) L Novelties Asters Lilies Lilt of the Valley.... Mignonette — ordinary fancy Peonies Smilax Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per bunch .25 to .30 to .30 to .30 to .30 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .50 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .50 to to to 5.00 to .02 to .01 to to .80 .50 .50 .50 .50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 4.00 1.50 1.00 6.00 .04 .08 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wlilesale Commission Dealer Id Telephone 902 Madison Square. Cut Flowers 39 ^V. 28tH SU New YorK. Receiving Extra Quality AMERfCAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING ■ ,„^5S5'*^^'L*E*^'''*'^» BRIDESMAIB, BRIDE, I.IBERTT, HETEOR, I.H,-r OK THE VAl,l,EY, CARKATIOK8. JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28tli St., New York. TKUBFHONB, 1998 MADISON SQDABZI. 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. HORAN 55 West 28tli Street NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE TELEPHONE! 421 Madison Sqaare, Receiving Daily- Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Eto. H. 0. BlEDEL F. D. Spiceb RIEDEL & SPICER Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wants. Everything in the ' line of cut flowers shipped to all parts of the ■ TJ. S. Send for weekly price list. 34 W. 29th St., New York Telephone 3039 Madison Square GEORGE SALTFORD Author of " How to Mate Money Growing Violets " Wholesale Florist Violets and Carnations a Specialty Consignments Solicited. 46 West 29th St. Mew York Telephone 3393 Madison Square B. 5. 5LINN,Jr.,. Wholesale Florist,^|S^e'?c£?* 55 & 57 W, 26th St, New York. Specialties— Violets and Swainsona \\-f 7irorapt attention nt> S..lirit.-a FkANK H. TEAE^'DLT JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 25111 St., NEW VORK Telephone: 1905 MADISON SQUAEE CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 W. 26tli St., New Tork COOGAN BUXLDISG' ConslEnments of FIrst'Class Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Chaeles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS 38 West 28th street, FEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE | Telephones, 793 and 799 :Madison Square Co^■PIG^;MF.^■Ts Solicited 44 The Florists' Exchange VHLUE Y SAMUBU S. PBINNOCK OPEN FROM 7.30 A. M. rNTIL 6 P. M. 1612=14-16=18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. DURING JUr.T AND AUGUST, CLOSE ON SATURDAYS AT 1 P. M. Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Sweet Peas, Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. WM. J. BAKER, 1432 So. Penn. Sq. PHItADELFHIA, PA. Telephone connection. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Ho. 130S Filbert SI.,Phlladelphla Bell and Keystone 'Phones EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut St8. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND Telephone 1-43-26-A. PITT8BUR0 CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists PITTSBLIRO, PA. KAI5ERINS, VALLEY, LILIES LEO NIESSEN *^ ^ ^ 9 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Open from 7 A. M. until 6PM HEADQUARTERS FOR Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. 1 A^holesale Pri ces of Cut Floi ^e rs-Per 100 Names and Varletlea Boston July 8, 1903 Phll'delphla June 30, 1903 Baltimore July 8, 1903 Buffalo July 8, 1903 Pittsburg July 6, 1903 A BEAUTY, fancy— special to to 16.00 12.00 2.60 'e.bo 4.00 1.00 's.bo 4.00 3.00 to 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 16.00 6.110 to 8.00 6.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 7.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 20.00 to 6.00 toj 8.00 to to to to to 3.00 to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to .50 to .75 to .75 to .60 to .76 to to to to to to to 25.00 to to to to .10 to to to to to to to to to 12.00 to to .16 to to to 6!oo 'i'.bo 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 20.00 to 26.00 10.00 to 16.00 6.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 2.00 to to 6.00 to 7.00 4.00 to 6.00 1 00 to 2.00 1.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 7.00 2.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 20.00 to 30.00 10.00 to 16.00 << No 1 6.00 to .60 to to to to 6.00 to 8.00 , OuUs and Ordinary Queen ol Edgely A Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special .. to to to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 A <" No. 1 2.00 to .60 to to 1.00 to 2.00 3 " No. 2 to to K. A. Victoria Liberty 2.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to to 0 0 E r G G I I I 1 > I S a a 1 to to '".75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 eo'.bo to .50 to .76 1.00 to 1.25 1.00 to 1.25 1.00 to 1.26 1.00 to 1.26 1.60 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 3.00 to 4.00 .50 to 1.00 8.00 to 10.00 to to Interior grades, all colors n { White .36 to to to .60 .76 .75 .75 .76 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 60.b6 .76 to 1.00 ,75 to 1.00 .75 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 1.50 to 8.00 1.50 to 3.00 1.60 to 3.00 1.60 to 3.00 to to 1.00 26.00 to 60.00 to to to .60 .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 to .76 to 1,00 5 ( Yellow and var. to to .75 to 1.00 1.60 to 2.00 to 1.26 to 1.60 B'"S»rt^»^oT' ] Bed^ ';::::::::;:::: to 1.26 to 1.60 3 Standard var) I Yellow and var. to 1.60 to to 1.25 to 1.60 to 1.00 to 1.60 SPABAGUS 26.00 to 30.00 to 60.00 3.00 to 6.00 to ■",12 to to .10 to .15 3.00 to 6.00 to to 16.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to to to .25 to 1,00 to .10 6.00 to .10 to to to 4.00 to to 0.00 to 8.00 to to to to iILT OF THE VAIiLEr 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to to 26.06 to to to 10.00 to 16.00 to to to to AN3IE8 to 16.00 to IS.OOto 20.00 , to to 12.00 to to 10.00 to 16.00 to WF.-B-.T "PFfAP .06 to .16 ,76 to 1,00 to .20 .10 to .30 to .20 to .50 to ^lOLKTS to to to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harrlsli Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 15 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Kalserlns neteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations Can f umisli at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. .Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071. Headquarters in Western Hew York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLOR ST5' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. telephone seneca gzo Give TJs a Thial. We Can Please Yotj. Uentlon Uie norlsta' BxeliaDffe wbra writing. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS, BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES. JOBBERS IH FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultiiral Auctioneers. 84 Hawlev Street, BOSTON. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Price, $3.50. Ready, Write for sample pages. HE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N, Y, Boston. Newa Items, The vacation period is on; the ranks in almost every store are de- pleted by the boys' absence at seashore or country. The regular weekly exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society begins Saturday of this week. Prizes are offered for hardy roses, Iris Ksemp- feri, campanulas, sweet Williams, delphiniums and herbaceous flowers and grasses, as well as for seasonable fruits and vegetables. The ball game between the Flower Market and the W, H. Elliott teams will be played Saturday of this week at Brighton. John H. Cox, representing Stumpp & Walter Co., New Tork, has been in town several days, F. J, N, Providence, R, I. NewB Items, Things are quiet, with no great amount of stock being cut. The an- nual throwing out is well under way, and before long some florists will begin refilling. Carnations are of good qual- ity and roses are good generally. Keller & Co. have a creditable dis- play at Crescent Park this season, mostly palms. All unite in proclaiming the past year a banner one for good business. Frank Sullivan, of Westminster street, is restoring the old stand to its former prestige. Business has im- proved since he took hold. Bedding plants were well sold this season. In fact, nothing was a surplus in that line. A. M. Rennie was tendered a ban- quet previous to his sailing for Europe. Mr. Macrae was the host. Mr. Pino is contemplating the pur- chase of an auto. Matthew Macnair has started his an- nual vacation, and will make a study of perfumes from flowers in France. C. S. M, Buffalo. News Notes. Though talk is rife of effort lead- ing to an earlier closing of stores dur- ing the two following months, as a rule they still continue into late evening hours. Most of them kept open all through Independence Day. On that occasion Palmer & Son made a showy window display of a good-sized truck- mounted field piece, well worked large- ly in carnations, proving an attraction to passers-by, Wm. N. DaTour, a son of the late Phillip LaTour, of this city, recently started in business in a retail way at 1914 Niagara street. Notices are out for a club meeting — the first under the present board of of- ficers, elected in March— for Friday evening next. Annual picnic, conven- tion-going and sundry current matters of interest are to be considered. Michael Bloy, now engaged in the business near Cleveland, O., was in town over the Fourth, and last Sun- day. The American Park and Outdoor Art Association is holding its seventh an- nual meeting in this city this week. The Park Commission entertained the association on Tuesday and the Society for Improving Buffalo will act similar- ly. A feature of the organization is a "Women's Auxiliary" with its own staff of oificers. The latter body will be fur- ther received and feted by a local com- mittee of leading society ladies. In the session doings much emphatic sentiment was outspoken against the big signboard advertiser. In an ad- dress made by Clinton Rogers Wood- ruff, of Philadelphia, the president of the association, on Tuesday evening, he gave a felicitous view of the broadness of present developing improvements, citing those of national character, as gaining active encouragement in the larger cities. Professor L.. H. Bailey read a paper, dwelling specially in a new or broader view of what he termed the "unnamed profession," and thus, in the demands of the former so-called landscape gardener calling for a great- ly increased knowledge, and compre- hension of allied art professions than was deemed necessary but a few years ago, VIDI, Baltimore. News Jottlngrs, J. E. Bartelle is building two large houses for carnations. W. B. Sands will grow nothing but roses next Winter, having finished planting now. He believes roses to be a better paying crop with him than carnations. On account of the recent drouth in the truck growing belt of the North there has been a great shortage of plants. The large plant growing firm of R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, of White Marsh, reports unprecedented sales, it being necessary for the express com- panies to put on extra cars to handle the amount of stock this firm distrib- uted. Some idea of the supply and de- mand may be gleaned from the fol- lowing statement: The concern's ship- ments to Ontario County, New Tork, alone were 1,050,700 cabbage plants, be- sides the large number of other plants to the same point. The orders were filled the latter two weeks of June. During the same period the firm shipped to other points 263,050 tomato, 349,400 pepper, 21,250 sweet potato, 16,- 400 leek, 1,800 parsley, 3,400 lettuce, 3,000 beets, 7,450 egg plant, 1,600 cauliflower. The short supply has been mainly in tomatoes and cabbage. Mr. Vincent also reports Spring business in green- house and bedding plants nearly double that of last season. The senior mem- ber of the firm is now in Europe look- ing up novelties, etc., worthy of add- ing to his already large collection, JOHN J, PERRY, Mentor, 0. Carl Hagenburger, the popular florist of Mentor, came over to Painesville Tuesday morning, as happy as a lark, and passed around the Havanas, after divulging to his host of friends the news that he and Miss Bernice A. Tay- lor, of Akron, O., were wedded by the Rev. Frank Roweland at the Asbury Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Buf- falo at 9:30 a. m.. Sunday, June 31, 1903. The marriage of Mr. Hagen- burger was a surprise, but some sus- pected the event from the fact that just recently he purchased the Charles Hammond home in Mentor, where he has taken his bride. After the ceremony at Buffalo, Mr, and Mrs. Hagenburger went to Cleve- land, where a wedding supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Fetters, of the Smith-Fet- ters Company, florists. A few special friends were present from Mentor and Cleveland. The decorations at the Fet- ters home were very beautiful and ex- tensive. July 11, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 45 St. Lonls. News Notes. H. G. Berning will, on August 1, move into larger quarters at 1402 Pine street. This store was formerly occu- pied by W. M. Ellison as a wholesale place and later by Frank M. Ellis, also a wholesaler. Phil Scott's brother-in-law, Mr. Simpkins, of Denver, was a caller the past week. He says Phil is to bring a bunch of bowlers to Milwaukee next month that will make all hustle. Frank M. Ellis is off on a week's trip through Illinois among the growers. He will also visit Chicago. Everything is running smoothly with the trustees who have the picnic in charge. The invitations have been sent out, and the trustees say that nothing will be left undone to make this year's outing the best the club has ever had. All they want is good, clear weather on that day. They wish me to state that if any one who was accidentally over- looked should make it known to them an invitation will be sent. Mrs. Frank Ellis and daughter left last week for a two week's trip West to visit relatives and friends. Fred C. Weber is doing Jury duty this week. He says this is a good time to catch him, as business is a little slack. But he is sorry to have to miss the club meeting Thursday. The seedsmen who attended the American Seed Trade Association's meeting at Atlantic City. N. J., June 23-26. are back home again. Mr. Schis- ler, of the Schisler-Corneli Seed Co., re- ports that they had a great time and says that the next meeting of the as- sociation will be held in this city next year. As the World's Fair will be open then, a great time is expected. Bowling. The evening was too hot Monday to bring out many of the bowlers. Six members rolled three games. Sturtz was again high man, with an average of 200; Kuehn next with 187, and Beyer and Boneke third, with 170. Adles and Miller .,'& Chicago 32. 34, 36 eaodOlph St., CHICAGO, ILL. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Wholesale Dealers and Growers of CUT FLOWERS 76 WABASH AVE., CHICAaO, ILL. Gretnhouieiit HIntdale, III. L. D. 'Fbone at Chicago, Main S3t. L. D. Thono at HUudale, No. 10. THE E. F. WINTERSON CO. Successors to McKELLAB & WINTERSON, WHolesale Cotnmission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. MentloD the FlorlBta' Exchange wbeo writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 Names and Varieties A.. BEAUTT, fancy— special " extra No. 1 " Culls and Ordinary ... Queen of Edgely M Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special.. o " extra €» ■■ No. 1 O " No. 2 "= Golden Gate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Oattleyas Oyprlpedlums f Inferior grades, all colors M I Standabd JS VABIETIES 2 "FANOT- m^ ("The hlgheet <0 grades of C9 standard Tar) [ NOVEliTlES ADIANTUM ASPAEAGUS Oallas Daffodils , DAISIES Galax Leaves Gladiolus Hyacinths Lilies Lilt of the Valley... Mignonette — Ordinary Fancy .... naeoissus Pahsies Smilax Stetia Sweet Peas Tulips Violets White, Pink Ked Yellow and Var, White Pink Red Yellow and Var. Chicago June 30, "03 20.00 15.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 2.60 to 24.00 to 18.00 to 15.00 to to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.60 16.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 '".20 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 8.00 to to .76 to .16 to 6.00 to to 12.00 to 4.00 to to to to to 12.00 to to .60 to to St. Louis July 7, '03 to to to to to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to to to 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.50 to to to to to to to to 3.00 to to to to to to to to 12.50 to !0 .20 to to to .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 16.00 "!25 Cincinnati July 7, '03 16.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 to 25.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 3.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to .50 1.00 l.OO 1.00 2.00 2.00 to to to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to .... to 2.60 to 2.60 to 2.00 to .. to 1.00 to 50.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. to 4.00 to . to 12.00 to 4.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. 10.00 "'.10 to 16.00 to to .16 to to Milwaukee July 5, '03 20.00 16.00 10.00 4.00 to 26.00 to 18.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to to 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.01 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 !.00 .60 10.00 '".'ib to to to 1.00 I to 40.00 to to to to to to to to 4.00 to to to to to 18.00 to to .26 to to Detroit July 8, '03 8.00 s'.'oo 3.00 3.00 1.00 i'.oo to 25.00 to 20.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to to 6.00 to to to to 6.00 to to to 6.00 to 5.00 to 60.00 to 26.00 to to to to 2.00 to to 2.60 to 2.60 to 2.60 to 2.60 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to to to 2.00 to .10 to 5.00 to to to 6.00 to to to to to 15.00 to to .40 to to J. B. DEAiVlUD Successor to Illmois Cut Flo'n-er Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED SJ and 53 Wabash A'oe., CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flcwers SI Wa bash Ave. Room 221, Chicago Telephone Central Sr.98. All telepraph and telephone oraers givt-n prompt attention. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. . Wholesale Florists I and Florists' Supplies Mannfactnrers of WIRE DESIGHS 457 Mllwaakee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103 SINNER BROS. "UTiolesale Growers and Shippers of CUT F=l-OiA£eRS 68-60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067 All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLLWOR.TH CO. ILLLW.VUKIE, WIS. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Flarlsf I 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. 46 The Plorists' Exchange IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get THE ^NEW DEPRRTURE," ^VENT)L(\TIN& /\PPl.lf«» writlm. CASFES LIMBACH GREENHOUSE 6USS A 8I»ECIA1,XY. Window 6lass. Painters' Supplies. 80 Wshington Ave.. 31st Ward, Dillehiir* Da 1929 Carson St.. rillSBUrgi TBi Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS tnd GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER &, CO, 10 Desbrosses St., New York. MentloD thf* FloriBtB' Bxchange when writing- SUMMER Hi WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent ffets our Cataloffue. GIBLIX & CO.. . Utica, N. T. Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing. Holds Class Firmly See the Point tS" , PEERLeSS G\Bz\ne Points ue the beat. , No righia or lefta. Boi of < 1,000 poioU 75 cts. poilpAid. ^ HENBY A. DRC^ER, I TUCbntnot 8t.,PkIlA.,Pm. WBITE FOE CATALOGUE. A. DIETSGH & CO., 816-621 Sheffield Avenue. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. The STANDARD ThelighteBtnmnliig, most rapid and powerful Ventila- ting Machinery in the mar- ket. ^ ^ g Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast iron, with self adjustTng Bash-bar clips. The only Drip-proot Gutters made. Send for catalogue. E. HIPPARD YOUNeSTOWN. OHIO. tbe Plorlats' Exchange when writing. Mention the noriatB' Exchange when writtng. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co.,""™"""'' nANUFACTURERS OP HOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED QULP CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER QREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST- Jl^Our descriptive circular contains valuable inlormation lor every florist. Send for it. Mention the Florists' Exchange whep writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative : PHILADELPHIA, PA., JERSEY OITY N. J. U. OUTLKB RtbbSON, 106 Third Ave., Newart. N. J. LONG ISLAND OITY. N. Y. Mention tbe FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. 22S and 331 N. Charles St., Baltiiiore, Md., April 28, 1903. Mr. H. F. Michell, 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: — In reply to your favor of the 2Sth inst., asking our opinion of NICOTI- CIDE, we are pleased to state that it has satisfactorily come up to all requirements, and has done all, if not more than the manufacturers claimed. The only objection we can make is in the lamp, which owing to the intense heat is apt to break; in fact we have only one of the original lot left. If you could get something up in metal, you would have an article practically indestructible. In conclusion we take great pleasure in endorsing NICOTICIDE, and would not go back to the old methods under any consideration. Very truly yours, Samuel Feast & Sons. Dict.W. F. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiliDg de- vice automatic atop, yolid link chain malie the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write forcatalo<:u6and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.. RICHMOND, IND. MeotloD tbe Florieta' Exchange when writing. — T-iSIEBERTS' Zinc Mever Rust GLAZING POINTS A sure preventive or glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Two sizes, % and Ji, 40c. a lb.; by mall, 16o. extra. 7 Iba. tor $2.50; 15 lbs., $6.00. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. LL NLR5ERYMEN, SEED»° MEN AND FLOmSTa (( wismsQ TO so Businxss with XDKOFX SHOULD SEBS FOR THl Horncnihirai Aflvcrnscp** ¥Ui ii tbe British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traderi | It la also taken by over 1000 of the beit Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cent*. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE ' m. poti In crate. 14.88 1S00 2X 1900 3M 10003 S009}< 5004 3205 144 6 6.S5 6.00 5.00 6.60 4.50 4.51 S.16 HAND ILLDS. 9 In. pots In crate, 13.60 4810 !411 2413 1214 616 4.8 3.60 4.80 4.80 4.50 Bend for price list Seed pane, same price aa pota. , _ _ of Cylinders for Cat Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for caBb with order. Address Hllflnser Broa. PottorT. Fort Edward, N. 1 . Or AxretrsT bolebb & Sons, New York Agents, SI Babolat Stbbet, Nkw yobk City. Mention the FlorlBti* Exchange when writing. Uentlon tba Florliti' Bxctaanc* wbra wrlttns. ST| HEWS^l SpiiiiiiiiBi T^ Uentlon tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. ^HY NOT Bpy RED POTS OF US? [STANDARD SIZE] Quality— No Better. Carefully Packed in Small Crates. Easy to handle. Price List Free. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syrjicuse, N. Y. Best Pot in the I Market. MeatlFii tbe Florists' Bxebange when writing. July 11, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 47 ^■^P T No order too small for our attention or too large for our capacity. Clear Cypress Entire freedom of sap-knots and splits. We carry our regular shapes in stock for quick shipment. If you want special ivork we can make it. We prepare plans and estimates free of charge. Headquarters for Red Cedar Posts and Hot Bed Sash. TVRITE FOR CIRCULARS. LocKi:AND Lumber Co. J Locki^andA 1 ■J^^fa■^iiJ III t* I ■ ■ ■! Meptlon the Florlato' Ezchanee when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Send POE fMI I PD /^ACI^CV S rT\ Successors to ClKCUtAKS. L/ILLCK, V Greenwich St.) iwirmv vrtRK FRENCH or AMERICAN. 4-0*48 Vestry St. Uentlon the FlorlBf Eicbapgp when writing. NEMT YORK. RIDER AND ERICSSON HotAirPoniping 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. 36 Warren Street, Ne^v York 339 Franklin Street, Boston 693 Craig Street, Montreal, P. Q. 40 Dearborn Street, Cliicago 40 North 7tli Street, Pkiladelphia Teniente-Rey 71, Havana, Cuba HentioD the Florlats' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material [CUTfAND SPLICED READY FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, = 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnlsti Everytliing for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AT ^WHOI^ESALB. New Twin Section Boiler. — _.«. ^i,— r^^w^.^r-^ m^^^^ — — _____..._ SEND 4c. FOR CATALOGUE. ^ ET OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. Uentlon tki Floilite' Bicbing* whea wrttliic. The ''Burnham" Boilers are easy to operate and ea.sy to clean. They work economically, ea.sily and efficiently. They have large direct fire surface en- tirely surrounded by water, with no joints toleak. of -'BURN HAM" BOILERS recommend them 1o all users. The cMany "Points of Superiority Plans and estimates furnished for the material only or for heating and ventilating apparatus erected complete. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR Greenhouse building Material of all kinds and shall be pleased to halje your inquiries. Catnloque mailed upon receive of five cents for postage. LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY S^e'cu York Office, St. fames Building. Broadmiay and 26th St. General Office and Works, Ir'bington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchauge when writing. m M. GIRUIID Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27tli, 1898. Send for Catalo§rae GEO. n, GARLAND, Des Plaines, III. JOHN C. nONINGER CO., CHICAGO, Selling Agents ■ BetterGet Catalogue of MADE IN OVER 150 STYLES AND SIZES. rURMAN Boilers nofLs BURNS ALL KINDS FUEL NOW HEAT- ING OVER 20,000.000 SQ. FEET QLASS. Highly Economi- cal ■^ in Fuel Sectional, Portable and Brick-set Types. Let us figure on your requirements. Address, The HERENOEEN MFG. GO., '^'r':: GENEVA, N. Y. Mention the Florlflta' Exchange wbep writing. 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. 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 luga through "which the screw fastens the bar are cast on the gutter. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writliis. 48 The Plorists' Hxchange Jnly 11, 1908 The King Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers.WaterTube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Uentlon tbe Florlata' OxebaDge when wrltlDg. H. Bay ersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 80, 52, 54, 56 Ko. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. wiien ToottipicKs 10,000, $1.60; '50,000, $G.25, MAHUFACTUItED BY W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Ah&mples Tree. For sale by dealers. Ifentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing SPECIAL TRADE LIST. In. pots Anthericum Tariegatum 3 Ganiias. Queen Charlotte, Florence Vaughan.Mme Crozy, Egandale. .3 Clematis Paiiiculata 3 Clematie Paniculata, strong. . . .4 Eclieveria slauca, strong plants. .4 Hope Vines, 4 Hydrangea, Thos. Hogg 2 Ivy, English, hardy strong plants. .4 Passi flora ccenilea 3 Violets, La France Forg:et-me-uot (PalustriB)ln bloom Chrysantheuiums, a full line of the best varieties 2J^ doz. 100 $0.75 $5.00 .60 4.00 .75 5.00 1.50 10.00 1.00 1.00 .50 3.00 1.50 10.00 .75 5.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 2.00 Ci CiSELEy Jefferson Streets, PHILAii PAi Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 608T0H FLOWST LEHEJ CO, Mtnnf&cturert ot FLORISTS' LETTERS Dlmeniloni of thli hoz, 22 In. long by 18 In. wide And IS In. high.2iectlonir This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x80x13 made In two sections, one for each size Setter, irlven away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, IM or 2 hich size, per 100, js.OO. Script Letters, $4.00. Faetener with each letter or -word- , ._ Used by leading florieta everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florlBta and supply dealers. N. r. McCAKTHY, Treas. e* Manager, >f^?^nsi. BOSTON, MASS. siH^a^/k Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. NATIONAL FLORISTS' OFFICE REMOVED TO Wallace Building soTe^f) BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine St., N. Y. City NETV MANAGEMENT. Habbis H. Hatden {Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company). - - President William a. Moobb (Assistant District Attorney for Westchester Co., N. Y.), Vice-President John E. WALKEB (Member of the New York Bar), . . - . Secretary and Treasurer Improved facilities for making collections in all parts of the United States, Canada and Europe. Re- liable reports secured at short notice. Service prompt, trustworthy and efficient. Give us a trial. Mentloo the Florlats ' Exchange when writing. ^ .oo«^ooooo^^ MANUFACTURER OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Office and Warerooms; 404,406.408,410.412 East 34th S'. Bet-ween 40th and ^Ist Streets New CvTiioGCE. NElV^ TTOKK QOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOfOOOOOOOOCSOOOOOOOOOOSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOv Mention the FlorlBta' Exchaiige wtien writing. THE STANDARD F R Greenbonse Heating. EFFICIENT ECONOMICAL UUKAUIiE PERFECT SASH OPERATING APPARATUS. Send four cents for • "r illustrated Catalo^ie on Greenhouse Constructlo i ; also our Heating Catalogue Plans and Estini .tes on application. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK. Mention the FlorlBta' Exehmnge when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICUITURAL BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Quick Dell-rerlea. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses Iron Frame Benches Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties -WRIXE OR ■WIRE EOR PRICES. THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO. Designers, Manutacturers and Builders ol Horticiiltiiral Stmctupe* West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY ll«>ntloD thp riorl«t«' HxehBPg* whpn wrttlnir ^^Ufj^^ip^ i^^wU vt Mfl / KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers made of tbe "best of material, sTiell, firebox BlieetB and heads of Bteel, crater space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Sabula, Ia., March 2, 1903. Eroeschell Bros Co. Chicago, 111. Deak Sibs : In answer to your letter of the 24th of February, will say I am more than pleased with my boiler I got of you. When I got it I expected to use coal, but I have used nothing but wood this winter so far and have had no trouble to keep the houses at the right temper- ature at all times. I am heating one rose house, 2 1 x 100 ft. and two carnation houses, 18 x 100 t't. with the boiler. During the coldest spell it was 24° below zero and I did not have the best ot wood, but still I could hold the rose houuse at 58° to 60° without any trouble. In the ear- nation houses I have never used all the pipes to keep up the heat. With good coal, I believe the boiler would heat one more house, 18 x 100 ft. Kespeotfully, Wm. B. Lovell. Mention the Florists' Bzchange when writing. PHlliADEliPHiA, Feb. 27, 1903. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co. Chicago, 111. Gentlemen : We wish to tell you how much we are plea,sed with your boiler we put in last fall. It replaced two cast iron boilers, has done the work very much bet- ter, requires much less attention, and besides, as near as we can figure, will use about twenty per cent less coal than we have been using. This coal item is not compared with only one season, but with at least twenty years' ex- perience with several different kinds of cast Iron boilers. We are more than satisfied, and have taken pleasure in showing and recommending your boiler to a number of growers. Tours very truly, Pennook Bkos. VOL. XVI., No. 2 Supplement to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Our Gallery of Fine ^|)ecimen» July n, 1903 Copyrigbted, 1903, by A. T. De La Uare Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd., New York. Plate 56. ABIES POLITA A beautiful Evergreen, which though introduced from Japan over 40 years ago, is still uncommon of large size. There is a slight golden tint to the young wood, which adds to the appearance of the tree. We are a straight thoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XVI. No. 3 NEW YORK, JULY J8, J903 One Dollaf Per Year HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Large plants in tubs £uid barrels tor July and August flowering. We have a large stock of these grown especially for summer-flowering. Plants are now beginning toshow color. We find a large demand for these at summer resorts and watering places especially. They are splendid tor lawn decoration, and find a ready and increasing sale. They are in splendid shape and exceedingly good value at the prices named, which are as follows : Pine large plants in tubs, 15 or more blooms each, $2.00 each. Larger specimens in barrels, 25 or more blooms each, $5.00 each. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE We offer a fine stock of this — one of the most salable and desirable plants tor Christmas trade. Everyone should grow a stock of it. Strong plants, 2%-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. THE PIERSON FERN (IVephrolepis Piersoni) If you have not secured all you want, now is the time to do so. We have a tip-top 1 o of selected plants, which we guarantee will give satisfaction. There is bound to be a tremendous demand for this as it becomes more widely distributed and more generally known. There is nothing like it for a money-maker that has ever been sent out in new plants We offer strong young plants from 3^i-in. pots, at $9.00 per doz.; 50 plants at 60 cts. each; 100 planis at 50 cts. each; 5C0 plants at 45 cts. each; 1000 plants at 40 cts. each. Also extra large plants for immediate sale, 6-in. pots, at $27.00 per doz.; 50 plants at $1.80 each; 100 plants at $1.50 each. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Bndson, New York Eicejtlonalllg Fine Hose Plagts. Own Boot StooL BRIDE. ( 2X Inch a^L'fooo BRIDESMAID and . - . $ 0 pi LIBERTY ( 4 Inch Soo'per 1000 Now Is the time to order before stock Is all sold. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. LILIUM HARRISII First Shipment 3-Leg Brand will Arrive this Week. Grown especially for ue. Carefully selected, graded LILIUM HARRISII ^' - " -- The best, the cleanest stock on the Island and packed. Thoroughly ripened bulha. 3-LEG BRAND HARRISiL 5-7 Inch bulbs, 400 in case $40.00 per 1000 7-9 " " 200 '• 80.00 " 9-11 •• " 100 ■■ 160.00 •■ Send us your list of requirements In other bulbous stock and receive our Rock-bottom quotations. good sound bulbs, fuUy up to size. Usually offered as " Selected StocS." 6-7 inch bulbs, 400 in case $32.50 per 1000 7-9 ■' " 200 " 75.00 '■ 9-11 " •■ 100 " 150.00 " KENTIA BELMOREANA NEW CROP. $3.50 per 1000 seeds ; case of 4000, $ 1 2.00. KENTIA FORSTERIANA $3.50 per 1000 seeds; case of 5000, $15.00. NEW CROP. NEW CROP PANSY SEED Benary 's Non Plus Ultra, the richest mixture ever sent out: per trade pkt. of 1500 seeds, 50c.; per oz., $8.00. American Gro^wn, choicest colors and varie- ties in mixture; per trade pkt. of 1500 seeds, 35c.; per oz., $5.00. CINERARIA Grandiflora, Giant Prize strain ( Per tr. pkt.. Dwarf " " " J $1.00; Stellata, fine £or florists' window "j 14 tr. pkt., display ( 60c, CHINESE PRIMROSE Giant single, fringed, all best varieties mixed, or colors sepa- rate. Primnla Stellata (Star Prim- rose), white, pink, or mixed. Primula Obeonica Grandi- flora^ mammoth mixed. Trade pkt., $1.00; 1/3 trade pkt., 60c. COLD STORAGE LILIUM LONGIFLORUM 7-9 inch bulbs. 300 In a box, $7.50 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000. LILY OF THE VALLEY COLD STORAGE $15.00 per 1000. GLUGAS & BGDDINGTGN GG. 812-814 Greenwich St., CORNER JANE STREET Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PUNTS TELEPHONE 4390 SPRING New York Cify B.& A. SPECIALTIES ^— -^ jm. •^ ^^J^^^ We Have Many Thousands of KENTIAS, ARAUCAKIAS, ^1^^^^ J.^XVLK,C9 FICUS and BAY TRBES. Many florists at this season of the year are looking for something to grow on daring the Summer. Here is an opportunity to purchase such stock, and every enterprising man will no doubt avail hiu self. KENTIA BELMOREANA. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. No. of Height, Inch leaves ins. Per doz. 4 5 6>i 3-t 4-6 6-6 5-6 6-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 S-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-9 7-9 10-12 15-18 18-22 22-24 2^2e 28-28 28-30 3(t« 33-36 36-40 4045 45-SO 50-66 55-80 60-65 65-70 $1 50 300 4 00 6 60 9 00 Each }1 00 1 26 1 75 2 50 300 4 00 500 3 50 7 50 10 00 12 50 15 00 Per 100 $12 00 15 00 25 00 60 00 76 00 Per doz. $10 00 15 00 21 00 26 00 36 00 48 00 60 00 75 00 85 OO U5 00 145 00 Per 1000 $100 00 140 00 226 00 No. of Inch, leaves Height Per doz. 3 3-4 12 in. $2 00 4 4-5 15 4 00 6 6 16-18 6 00 m 5 18-20 7 50 8 5 20-24 9 00 9 10 12 tuba 12 Made-np plants, 65-70. $17.60 each. 14 " " 7-8 feet, $26.00 to $36.00 each. PHCENIX CANAEIENSIS, We have a verr fine lot of these, fine for decorating or retail sales, from *5.00 to $20.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Each 5 in. pots, 10-12 ins. high $0 7^ 5 " " 12-14 " " 1 00 6 " •• 14-16 " ■• 125 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA. Each Oin. pots. 10 ins. high v„--.^-rl?2 Specimen plants $2.00 to $3.00 HYDRANGEA Otaksa and Thomas Hogg. Very fine decorative plants, 14 in. tubs, $2.50 and $3.50 each. 1500 TREES IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOR PRICES. No. of Inch leaves Height 6 6-6 24-28 6 6-6 10 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 12 tuba 7-8 12 28-30 30-32 32-36 38-42 48-52 52-60 60-65 65-76 7-8 ft. Per 100 $16 00 25 00 50 00 60 00 75 00 Each $1 00 1 26 1 50 2 00 300 4 00 5 80 7 50 12 60 18 00 Per 1000 $140 00 225 00 Per doz. $10 00 12 00 16 OO 20 00 30 00 50 00 Wn'' FERNS made up 7-8, $20.00 to $30.00 each. FUNK LA VARIEG ATA, in pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. ASTPEI-OFSIS TEITCHU, $10.00 per 100. SPECIMEN ENGLISH ITT,6-7ft., $1.00 each. BOX'WOOD, in Standards. Pyramlda, Globe and Clipped forms : all aizes. Ask for Prices. GARDENIA VEITCHII, 6 In. pots, per doi., $6.00; 7 in. pots, per doz., $12.00. CINERARIA HYBRIDA STELLATA, ""foor PRIMULA OBCONICA, ^soopenoo. These are two items in which you should invest, $2.00 per flat. in flats tllO clumps which can be divided) Ask tor list 6£ varieties DCXCH, FRENCH and JAPANESE. All Kinds. We are pleased at »U times to receivt visjtora at our Nnrseriea. We have 75 Kjres Pj»ntf5 '^*'' ** most taWMsttoS Btock in th. country. Aak for Fall Bulb Catalogue J.ow Beady. Rutherford. N. J. FALL BULBS BOBBINK & ATKINS, Mention the Florists' Bichange when wrlUns. 50 The Plorists* Bxchange PDT FOB DEUYEBT „A St. David's Islond Horrisii ^^^^ 5 to 7. $35.00 per 1000, Sand Packed '^''^ 7 to 9. 80.00 " White Romans 12 to 15. $3.00 per 100 ; $27.00 per 1000 13 to 15. 3.50 " 32.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED New crop now ready — my own saving — large flowering, every conceivable shade, color and marking. Pkt., 25c.; M oz., $1.00; oz., $3 00. Aslo at wholesale— Mr. B O'Neil, Florist, Elgin, III., writes: " The best mixture of Panies I ever had." FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, L I., N. Y. Ifentlon the PlorlBts* Exchange when wrttlnK. ^BDYYonrBULBSx IN ST. LOUIS WH'TE CALLAS. 2to2J^-iii. diameter, doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00 15itto2-m. '■ ■■ 1.00 " 7.00 IJitolM-in. '■ " .75 ■' 6.00 FREESIA FEF. ALBA. Ji-tn. up 100, $1.00; 1000, $7.75 %-\ll. up " .75 " 6.00 For inmaediate order and Cash. All Western Growers should receive our IMPORT PRICE LIST OF FORCING BULBS Plant Seed Co., St. Louis. jg®= A few hundred small Cycas Steins Btillon hand Gc. per lb. Ifentlon ttaf iriorlsts' Bxchange when writing. Hstabllsbed zSos. FLORISTS are In-rlted to send for oar ANNUAL TRADE LIST OF BULBS Just Pntollsbed. NEW CROP Thorburn's Superb Pansy and Madame Perret Pansy NOW READY. Cycas Revoluta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Uentinn ttaP Flnrinta* flzdianffe wheD writloit. ^ ^ wg^^p. J y ^ IP ■~T ^■^~.- ■". |y 1 i awHI 1 . ^pBi w 1 M W '% m H IP %i wk ^ Yitw of section of field our Liliuni HarrisiL We handle only STEPHENS BROS. Selected Stock ULIUM HARMSII Onr arrangement for liigli jjrade bulbs of French Romans, Paper White Grandiflora, Callas, Japan Loneritloruni, London Market Valley and picked bulbs of all Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, ^Narcissus and Spiraea are unexcelled. Bulbs secured from us will be subject to careful inspection and approval on arrival, and if any way unsatisfactory will be made good at once. Write for prices before closint; any forcing stock order. NEW CROP Primula PRIMULA CINERARIA PAKSY NOW READY Vaughan's International Trnquestlonably the best mlstilre of Chinese Pilmroses. It contains the largest variety of the best sell- ing colors. Flowers large, beau- tifully fringed, borne in large clusters well above the rich green leaves. Pkt. (250 seeds), 50c.; 5 pkt., (1250 seeds), §2 00. CHINESE PRIMULA, Chiswlck. red; Alba Magnlfica, white, blue, pink, striped. Each, per pkt. of 250 seeds, 60g. : 1000 seeds. $1.75. DOUBLECHiNESEPRIMULA,white. pink, red or mixed, per pkt., 60c. Cineraria Vaughan'8 Columbian Mixture Consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c. ; 3 pkts., $1.25. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA. choicest mixture, pkt., 50c. Ten per cent, discount on flower seed orders amounting to $2.00 and over for CASH WITH ORDER. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 14 Barclay Street NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Pansy Vaughan't International Mixture THE BEST IN THE WORLD Trade pkt., 50c. ; ^^ oz., $1.60; Jioz.,}B.OO; oz.,|10. Giant Mixture, tr. pkt., 26o. ; '/ioz.,ma.; 02., $4.00. FERNS Ferns in Flats. STUMPP & WALTKR CO. IN FLATS Ready for Delivery, July 15 Each flat contains 110 clumps of small plants, wiilch can be divided in 3 to 6 plants accordingly, all ready for potting:. We can furnish tliese feina, grown separately each flat containing' any one of the foUowlnfi: Horts, ferns all good sal- able varieties. *Aspldlum tenslmense *Cyrtomlum Falcatum Lastrea Arlstata " Varlegata Polypodlum Aureum Pterls Adiantoides " Hastata ^ " Gilbertll " CretlcaMaanlfica " " Alba Lineata " WImsettll I " Sleboldi .^ * " Mayil Mixed Varieties. Varieties marked * can only be suppLted la con- junction wiih orders for other sorts. Price, $2.00 per flat. 50 BARCLAY STm NSIY VORK. Branch Store, 404 East 34th Street. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI ARTHIR COWEE, Our Motto : QUALITY FIRST. We have, however, a suffi- cient quantity to supply all demands. Send for Catalogue* BERLIN, N.Y. ••MEADOWVALE FARM," Long Distance 'Phone 9x. United States Grower and Representative of Groflfs Hybrids. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. miGD'i! DeflaDce npDGiii! SEED GROWN INSIDE Selected Stock. Trade Packet, $1.00 JOEL G. BAYDEN, Floral Park, N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. XXX PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE. Keady for 3-lncli pots. Well known as the finest large-flowering fringed varieties grown. Single and Double, named or mixed, $2.00 per 100; extras added. P .._.___ O— .— .J IMPROVED CHINESE, finest grown large-flowering fringed, ri m rose OeeCl sinKleanddoubl6,fitteenvarieti6smixed,5008e6d8,$1.00; ■ ■■■■■x^«^%^ ^^%^%^*« ^j^j( pj^(^ jQ |,jj_ gave aiso the varieties separate. PANSY FINEST GIANTS The best large iSowering varieties, critically selected. Mixed, 5000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50 cts. ; per oz., $3.50 ; highly praised by our many florist customers. ;8S- 500 Seeds of GIANT "Mme. PEBRET" added to every $1.00 pkt. ot Giant Pansy Seed. DAISY. Finest Double Giant, pure white and rose, mixed or separate, 1000 seeds, 25c. PRIMULA OBCOMCA Grandiflora. 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, TfiSai^^E^ Shiremanstown, Pa. BAY TREES extra fine, 2 ft. diam., in crown, $10.00 per pair- " " 5 " high and over, 10.00 per pair. Standard, Pyramids, L,ATANIA BORBONIC A, extra large $3.00 each. " " fine stock 1.25 " CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS, the true long leaf variety. Stems from % lb. to 6 lbs., $7.50 per 100 lbs. FERN BAI,I,S, in fine condition, 7x9, $22.50 per 100. Prices on all Fall Plants and Bulbs Cheerfully Given. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. Ilentloa tlie Florists' Bxcbsnge wheo mltliic. July 18, 1»08 The Plorists' Exchange 51 pSSsl!IL6E0LBIIB,6l|IEBBBI|l&CHI|IEIiEPBI|nB0!iE Acknowledged to be the Finest In the World. VI>iRIVAL,ED STRAINS FROM ENQI.I8H SPECIAI^ISTS Cineraria— EnKlish Prize Giant- FlowiTinR. Mixed, per pkt. 500 seeds, 25c.: 14 tr. pkt. 50c.; tr. pkt., $1.00 Calceolaria— " " " 500 seeds, 26c. ; !^ •' 60o.; " 1.00 Primula- (Cliinesc Primrose) English Prize, Fringed. Mixed, per 100 seeds, 25c.: 500 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds, $1.50. OUR KINGLY COLLECTION PANSIES Unquestionably the Finest Strain of Giant Pausy now offered to the trade. 1000 seeds, 30c.; 2000 seeds, 50c.; 6000 seeds, $1.00; per cz., ifS.CO. JOHNSON & STOKES. 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Meptlna the FlorlHtg' Brchange when wrltliur. CINERARIA Pkts. Large FloTvering, Splendid Mixed.. 50c. k $1.00 iMTKe Flowering DTrarf, Splendid Mixed 50c. & $1.00 Primula, Chinese F'ringed, Sepa- rate or Mixed 60c. Pansy, Superb Mixed. Unexcelled Strain J^ ounce, 75c.; ounce, $5.00 W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Flortatg' Excbaoge when writing. PANSY SEPARATE COLORS GIANT VARIETIES White, Yellow, Bine, Red, Pnrple. Trade Pkt., 50c.; Oz., $2.50 D. LANDRETH & SONS Florist Department. 1217 Market St., Pliiladelphia, Pa. IfentloD the Florists* Kichsnga when writing. BULBS FOR Hlntei Foiciog write for special prices James Vick's Sons Rochester. New York Mention the Flortota' Exchange when writing. ll__-___ C*,-.— .J World's Fair Mixture. Pansy Seed, ^-j^c-op SHEtLROAD GREENHOUSE SEED CO., Grangre P. O., Baltimore* Md. IfentloD thp Florists* Bxehange when wrlttng. PANSY SEED Herr's Select, given satisfaction past 23 years, 4000 seeds, $1.00,; 1 oz., $5.00. GERANIUMS Le Soleil, -T. Viand, Castellane and J. Doyle, 2 Inch, youns stock, $1.50 per 100. COLEUS, Fancy and Giant, $1.00 per 100. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Floriats' Exchange when writing. BULBS For forcing and planting out, In large or small quantities ; prime quality, care- fully packed. NARCISSUS in selected first sizes, all popular varie- ties, also in large quantities for planting, in all sizes, per ton or per 1000. TULIPS and LILIUM CANDIOUM Quotations and terms for August and September shipment per return mail Irom W. H. PACEY, Wisbech, England. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. ZIRNCIEBEL Giant Pansies OF MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS Are the finest grade this season that we ever lent out, when large size and colors are required. As growers, and knowing every strain ol note (.n cultivation, we can recomniend our Pansies as unequalled. New Crop Seed ready now. In trade packages, either strain, at $1.00 each, DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL Needham, Mass. tfeptloD the riorlata' Bichange whea writlag. SPECIAL CLEARANCE OFFER, THIS SEASON'S IMPORT OF JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES, Indispensable for staking of Lilies, Rosea, Chrysantlieiiianas, Dahlias, Etc. ICanes G ft. in bundles of 1000 i 6.50 I " " " ....2000 10.00 ....3000 14.75 Canes, e f t. in bundles of 4000 $19.00 MOO 22.00 10000 37.60 Send for our NEW INTEEESTING CATAiOGTJE. H. H. BERQER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, NEW YORK NOW READY. THEY ARE FINE THIS YEAR Per I 00 Per 1000 1 to II4 inches in diameter $3 50 $30 00 ly, to Z " " 5 00 45 00 3 to 21^ " " 7 00 65 00 Prei>aid to your city at above prices. Cash. ASPAB-AGUS PliUMOSUS NANUS, from flats 2 00 15 00 ASPABAGUS SPRENGEEI, from 2% in. pots 2 00 15 00 Write your 'tvants on Pansy Seed, Smilax and Field-grown Carnations, 30,000 ready. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis, Cal. rOCK BOX 103 , _ Ifentioii the Florists' Exchange wbep writlnf* . , , XXX PANSY SEED If you want the finest lartco and frauTant I'ansy flowers, try Woodbury's Noted SeedH. EIGHT PKTS. (800 seeds), FINE ASSORTED. 50c. Finest German and Giant Flowered French strainB. blended or either Heparate, 200U weeds, 50c. ; H oz., |1.00 ; oz.. $4.00. List free. DAVID B. WOODBURY, S. Paris, Me. Mention the Florlati' Exchange when writing. CANNAS Cannas and Geraniums S6.00 per lOO. THE ELiziBnii kursehy go., ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writlag. BEFT COMPETITION AND MAKE MONET BY GROWING Allen's Defiance Mignonette Extra long spHies; deliciously fragrant. m Crop u m mn hse^s:^!- niICHEL,I.'S SPECIAI. STRAIN of outdoor grown seed, trade pkt., 20cts.; oz., 50 cts. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. ^K^tIr^^ 1018 Market St., Phila., Pa. Send for our New Wholesale Price List of Good Seeds, Bulbs and Florists' Necessities, Mention the Florists' Eschange when writing. Giant Flowering American Sliow Pansy The very best strain for forcing. Trade pkt., 2ac.; per oz., $12.00, Calceolaria and Cin- erarm* "W. & I>*b., extra selected strain, per §kt., 50c. Dracaena Indivisa, per oz., 40c. lullax Seed, per oz., 35c. MfCCDCD & nnU seed HER0UANT6 WCtDlln tt UUHi and GROWERS 114 Chambers St., TSEyV YORK. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CALLA BULBS. Ji to 1 in. dlam $1.76 per 100: $15.00 per 1000 lin.tolKln " S.OOperlOO; 28.00 IperlOOO l)ito21n. " .... 5.50 per 100. 2 m and over " .... 7.50 per 100. Send for Trade List and Catalogue. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. Meptlon the FlorlBts' Exchangft when writing. milGISSUS UD DIFFODILS For Forcing. "We have over 40 acres devoted entirely to the culture of these beautiful harbingers ol Spring. (Trade only). Before placing your orders write to W. MAU6ER & SONS. Guernsey, England If entloB tht Florlata' Bxchanf yhen wrtttag. eoew's Superb Prize The finest strain of Pansies In the world. Intro- ducer and grower of all the leading novelties. High- est award. International Exhibition, Hamburg, 1897. Catalogue free on application. FRED. RQEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURQ, GERMANY. MentloD the Florliti* Hgehapg* when wrltlBg- PANSY SEED Roemer's Extra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansy Seed, my own growirg, new 1903 crop. Price, mixed seed of Masterpiece and Mme. Ferret, 3000 seeds. $1.00; 14 oz., $1..50; ^ oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $5.00; >4' lb., $14.00; K lb., $25.00 ; 1 lb., $50.00. Mme. Perret separate, 2000 seeds, $1.00; >4 oz., $2 00. Cash with order. Plants ready September 1. PETER BROWN, Pansy Seed Grower, LANCASTER, PA. IfenMon th» Florint.' Bxchang. whcp writing. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN KToTT^ Ox»<:>T> Sood. Saved from finest stock. Largest flowering, beautiful colors. Finest mised, 3000 seeds, $1.00 ; 3^ pkt., 50c. : 1 oz.,$5.00:2oz.,$9.00; 3 OZ., $12.00. Blue, black, red, white and yellow, in separate colors, 50c. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINBS, Southport, Conn. liock box 264. Grower of the Finest FaDsles. ICeDtSoB tlw Tlorlitt* Sxduafa wktB wrtttof. PANSY SEED New York Market Strain, extra selected, $2.50 per oz. H. KUHNERT & SON, Hackensaclt, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. QUFRNSEY RULBS as grown by HUBERT & CO. Ltd.,the largest Bulb and Plant Growers in the Channel Islands, areTUE BEST, WELT. MATURED, SOUND, RIPEXED, EARLY— be sure to try them. Price lists quoting free deliverj- at New Yorb .free on appli- cation to our representative, NICHOLAS LE PAGE, 46 South 12th Avenue, MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. Mention the FlorlBtH* Exchange when writing. LILIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM Quality second to none. We are booking orders now for August delivery. Send for prices, stating number and size required. W. W. RAWSON & CO ,^il Boston, Mass. 12 and 13 Fanenil Hall Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHII.ADEI.PHIA. Blue List of Wholesale PrieeB mailed only to those w^ho plant for profit :::::::: ileptlon the Florists' Escbapge when wrttlag. Beaulieii's Hardy White Onion On page 85 of Greiner's "New Onion Culture."'ap- pears an account of this Onion. Special Offer. Every purchaser of one or more pounds of seed can have a copy of this new book, free. Pansy Seed as usual. Any one ordering a copy of The American Car- nation at fS.SO, through me, will receive H oz. of Mme. Ferret Pansy Seed (value $1.25) free. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N.Y.s.K^SrdW Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KENTU SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrtttag. THE SECOND EDITION Commercial Violet Cnltnre Now Ready for Delivery. Price $1.50, postpaid. FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 to 8 Ouane St, New York Send for testimonials 52 The Florists' Exchange 400,000 California Privet HIRAM T. JONES, union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. IfentlOD the Flortstn' E3xchange when wrttlng. and more than 400 Tari- elles of HABDY ORNA- MENTAL STOCK. 5eef# Trade Report, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Willard. Wethersfleld, Conn., pres- dent; C. N. Page. Des Moines, Iowa, vice-president; J. Chas. McCulIough, Cin- cinnati, O., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland. O., secretary and treasurer; W. W. Templin, Calla, O., as- sistant secretary. On the Bodg-er seed farm, near San- ta Paula, Southern Califoi-nia, be- tween seventy and eighty acres are de- voted to vegetable and flower seed raising. NEW YORK.— H. H. Grott. of Sim- coe, Ont., the gladiolus specialist, ac- companied by Mrs. Groft, was in town this week. Mr. Groff informs us that his first gladiolus flowers this year ap- peared on June 20. On his return home he will commence his annual work of hybridization. He is still striving for the lighter colored sorts, with excellent success. RICHMOND, VA. — Fire damaged the branch store of T. W. Wood & sons. No. 1707 Franklin street, July 6. The origin of the fire was unknown. The loss will probably be about $1,000. The room that was mostly damaged by Are was filled with empty barrels and boxes, but water damaged a quan- tity of stock on the lower floor. The business of the firm will not be in the least interrupted. At the present time peas, beans, sweet corn, and vine seed crops in Washington County, New York, are all prospering and doing well. Peas prom- ise, with a good harvest, to be only a fair average crop, and we do not see any surplus in sight. After this time a year ago we had a wet harvest and thousands of bushels of peas were dam- aged and destroyed. No peas are har- vested as yet. Beans are doing nicely at this writing, and promise well, but it is altogether too early to say what the harvest will be. Cucumbers and other vine seeds, of which there are sev- eral hundred acres being grown in our county, are all in a promising condi- tion. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. The seedsmen generally have begun to realize that at no previous time in the history of the seed trade in Amer- ica have the stocks of peas, beans, sweet corn, vine seeds, carrots and some other families, been as small as they are at the present time; this fact, with the unfavorable planting and growing weather that has obtained generally in the seed-raising districts until recently, will make the outlook for the 1904 supply rather dubious. In the West, the floods during May, and in the early part of June; in the Bast the drouth during April, May and the first part of June, have been the principal factors working against success. The result is that many acres that were intended for planting crops . to produce seeds have not and cannot now be planted. Then, again, many of the plants, and especially the beans, sweet corn and vine seeds, were so late in being planted that a great deal depends on the season as to their ma- turing. If the average favorable con- ditions in the various growing districts should prevail from this on, the chances are that the following esti- mates will not be far from the outcome of the harvest, and it will be noticed that these estimates indicate a short- age in nearly every class. Beans, dwarf varieties, 70 per cent.; peas, extra early, dwarf and wrinkled sorts, 60 per cent.; peas, main and late crop sorts, 75 per cent. ; sweet corn, early varieties, 70 per cent; sweet corn, late varieties, 50 per cent.; cabbage, 80 per cent.; turnip, 50 per cent.; beets, 60 per cent.; carrots, 80 per cent.; cucum- bers, 50 per cent.; muskmelons. 60 per cent.; squash, early sorts, 75 per cent.; squash, late sorts, 50 per cent.; pump- kin, 70 per cent.; radish, 90 per cent,; onion, California crop, 90 per cent.; on- ion. Eastern crop, 70 per cent.; onion sets, 50 per cent. Taking the above, as we believe it to be, as a fair estimate of the pros- pects, present prices may be cotisid- ered very reasonable, and materially higher figui'es on many articles may be looked for later. European Notes. The present is undoubtedly to be a season of extremes. Hardly have our Midsummer fires been cleaned out be- fore we are fairly roasted in a sun- shine which shines fiercely for from ten to thirteen hours per day. In western Europe It is welcome, as we have had a plentiful supply of rain; but in Germany, especially in Saxony, It is playing havoc with the crops, both with drouth and vermin. Asters are at a standstill, and all other Spring sown annual crops are perishing for lack of water. The Au- tumn sowings of larkspurs and such like things look first rate; likewise the stocks and wallflowers. Notable exceptions to the above failures are eschschololtzlas, helichrysums, schlz- anthus, clarklas and godetias; of those the crop is good, and early. Sweet peas and all sorts of nasturtiums are in the balance; pansies are dying off fast; there will not be half as many as last year. EUROPEAN SEEDS. Editor Florists' Exchange: Judging by letters recently received by me from your side, an impression appears to prevail that I am not in- tending to visit America again, but that my son will come instead of me in future. Will you kindly allow me to say that there is no foundation whatever for such an idea, but that I hope to re- new my acquaintance with my friends at the usual time, and have no doubt I shall in the future meet with the same kind treatment as has been ac- corded to me hitherto. With best thanks for your kind in- sertion of this letter, I am, faithfully yours, S. B. DICKS. London, England. German Seed Notes. Sowings in the open were completed this year at the end of March, as the weather had been favorable for the work. In other years this could not be thought of before April. Seedlings in the frames have also grown rapidly; ten-week stocks were mostly planted out in the beginning of April, and it was difficult to keep back asters and other quick growing Summer plants. The weather in April, however, was very unfavorable, and did considera- ble damage to the early sown plants. The wind, with frosts and snow, did not do so much harm as the dry earth and sand, by which the young plants and those standing oyer from last year were totally covered in some places. Carrots and parsley, planted in March, also suffered, as they did not root well in the dry warm weather; in some cases, smaller plants not being firm in the ground, were blown away, so the soil had to be re-plowed and new sowings made. Mice, which were numerous the past Spring, especially around Ashersleben, spoiled a number of the cultures. At the end of May the plants began to improve after the soil had been sat- urated by heavy rains, and those seed MIGNONETTE SEED Selected seed, from Allen's Defiance stock. Perfectly clean seed, having been picked over by hand. $1.00 per packet. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Souttiport, Conn. Uentloo Ui« Florlsti' Bxebasf* wheo WTttlns. GENEVA NEW YORK W. «c T. SMITH CO. Field Grown ROSES and CLEMATIS, ORNAMENTAL TREES SHRUBS and VINES. FRUIT TREES. Wholesale Trade Catalog:ue on application. F. &, F. NURSERIES Growl™'* TREES AND PLANTS in full asBortment Meptlon the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. SPRIII6FIELD NEW JERSEY. Trade Catalogue Free. plants which had pased the Winter made a good growth, so the results are expected to be satisfactory. On account of the uncommon cold spell in late Autumn, all cabbages have suffered, and reports from many points are that swedes, turnip and similar plants did not succeed well; almost a total failure is expected in these arti- cles. The greater part of the acreage planted had to be resown. Cabbages, as well as Savoys and other sorts, have suffered proportionately, but, on the whole, most of the cabbages, kohlrabi and kales have come through, the Win- ter, near Quedlinburg and Eisleben, better than elsewhere. After the rain in May the stand was good, and should warm weather continue, these articles will give a satisfactory yield. Complete statements and positive reports can- not of course be given. Spinach has suffered by the frosts, and high prices are therefore expected, as a good deal of this article is grown in Germany. Plants of mangels and sugar beets suffered more than was at first anticipated, yet the gaps in the fields were filled, in most cases, by re- planting. The stand of parsley, which is cultivated largely around Ashersle- ben, was not so good, the plants being badly damaged in the Winter. The losses caused by frosts during April around Eisleben, as well as Erfurt, have been considerable, the thermome- ter going down to three degrees below zero. Perennials suffered more than usual the past Winter; quite a number of sorts not so hardy have been totally spoiled, no shelter being afforded them in time. Pansies and forget-me-nots came through the Winter, and have flowered very well, but bellis and Pri- mula veris, also auricula, were dam- aged considerably, as the plants had not been sufficiently covered. Some other Autumn sowings, such as del- phininims, centaurea and bromus, when early enough, stood the cold weather well. Silene pendula, however, which is mostly sown too late, died out. GERMAN SEEDS. Messrs. Sluis & Groot, Enkhuizen, Holland, have admittd to partnership J. Groot, son of N. Groot, and P. Sluis, son of N. Sluis. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover. O.— List of Cannas, Gladioli, Peonies, Roses, Etc. HEN-RY A. DREER. Philadelphia.— Wholesale Price List of Decorative Plants, Bulbs, Seasonable Flower and Vegetable Seeds. eiill AV Bl AUTC 2in., Btronp;, hushy, $9.00 dffllLPlA rLAnid per 1000; $1.00 per 100. CC I C D V Transplanted Plants, strong, C L C n I well hardened, »2.(M) per 1000; 10,000 for $18.00. Boston Market and White Plume. Other kinds later. P ADD ARC Fine, large field-grown plants, UADDAUC Brunswick and Danish BaUhead, $1 00 per 1000; 10,000 for $0.50. Larger lota very low. Cash, please. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York Mention the riorlaW Bxcbatige when writing. VAN DER WEYDEN & CO. Tlie Nurseries BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Wholesale growers of Rbododendrons, AxaleaSt itlaKtiolias, conifers and Ta^cns (fine plants), in different sizes and varieties. Roses, in quantity; plants for forcing, etc., etc. No Agents. Catalogue free. No Agents. Mention the FloriBtg' HTohBTige when wrtttng. SEEDLINGS AmpelopBis VeltcMl, field-grown, tS.OO per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Wistaria, Chinese, blue, 1 yr. 12.00 per 100: tlB.OO per lOOO; 2 yrs. $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Azalea AmcBna, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000; 1 yr., $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000; larger plants, $35.00, $50.00 and $75.00 per 100. Yucca Filamentosa, 1 yr., $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1000; 2 yra., $1.60 per lOOr $12.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunbergll, Exochorda, Halesia, Altheas, Deutzias, Amorpha, J2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. , . ^^ _ Iris Ksempferi, named sorts, strong pieces, $5.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Iris Seedlings, 2 yrs., $2.00per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Send for complete list of Trees, Shrubs and Ever- greens. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville,Pa. Mention the Florists' Bxchanee wh^n writing. P. OIWERHERH 1123 snmmll Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUI HOLLAITD nUSSESIES;: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Spedosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart. Pot'Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE. Uenttoii tha Florlits' Bieh«n»» wb«B wriMM. THE I-ARCrESX SXOCK. OF SPECIMEN IV1I_ OCR O'WK GRO'WIKe. THEY LIFT -W^ITH COOD BAI.I.8. CAK BE mOVED MO'W. FOR PRICES STATE SIZE AP(D QUABfTITV DESIRED. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phlla.,Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. MantlaB the Plorlits' Bz«(i«nf» w))en W^t4«f' July 18, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 53 KOSTER A CO, RS'rrieS BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy ^xateas. Box Trees, Clematis^ Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot-^Qrown Plants for Forclns^. Jihododendrons, H, P. looses. Etc, NoAgents Catalogue free on demand. No A^eats UAntlno thi> FlnrlstM' RTr^hHtiBrc wh(>n wrttlDf Wten in Europe come and see us and inspect our ex- tensive Nurseries. Goada is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. OataloKue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous Colorado Blue Spruces— purest, bin est strain Mention the Florlsta- Bachaoge ^ben wriUng. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both largo and smaU sized EVERGREEN TREES in great variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, ^a. Ueptlon the riortsf ' Bachange when writing. "We offer at wholesale a full line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrutis, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write us for close prices on anything wanted In the line of Hursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N.Y. UpdiIod tbp P-lonnts' fOxcbaoK*- wbeo writing. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, ilass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AOT) OTHER HARDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogue. Mention the Florlata* Btchange when writing. 100,000 German lirs Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name, my selection of varieties, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Mention the Florlata' Eichange when writing. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, '"1:*.5i:''^' Mention the Florlats' Bichange when writing. Hollafld Nursery Stock Ask for Our Catalogue. It Will Interest You. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Mention the FlorlBta' Biehanga when writing. Nursery Deparimeni AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn., presi- dent; P. A. Weber, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. ST. LOUIS, MO.— The H. J. "Weber & Sons Nursery Company has been in- corporated; capital stock, $50,000. In- corporators: H. J. Weber, Frank A. Weber, Emelia Weber, William A. Weber and others. The value of the nursery stock ex- ported from the United States during the year ending June 30, 1902, -was $132,027. The largest recipients vpere Canada, United Kingdom, Cuba, Mex- ico, Germany, the Netherlands, Ber- muda, British Australasia, Denmark, and South Africa. Seasonable Sug:s:estlons. This is the season to continue put- ting in cuttings of the California priv- et. In a greenhouse they root readily at this time, and the work can be kept up as long as the shoots continue to afford new growth. The harrowing of the ground, taking with it the destroying of weeds. Is the chief work in the nursery during the Summer months. Besides that it Is as good as a coat of manure to the trees and shrubs, a clean, neat appearing place is as good an advertisement as a nursery can have. When herbaceous stock is In flower is the time to be sure it is properly named. Mistakes and mixtures will occur, and often can only be rectified when the stock is in bloom. A proper naming of all stock now is of great help when the busy time of selling comes later on. At this season nurserymen are busy taking stock. It not only shows the progress of business, but it is essen- tial to know what there is to sell. When accurately taken, and sales are checked off against the articles as sold, sales by mail and otherwise can be made without leaving the office. Seeds of Ampelopsis Veitchii grow easily, but cannot always be obtained. Green wood cuttings root well, soon making nice plants, and this Is the time to make the cuttings. The heavy rains of June and the heat of early July have caused shrubs to make a strong growth of young shoots. These are the kind to put down as layers. Continue layering all through July. Budding is on us now. The "June budding" of peaches is about over; but that of pears, cherries and many ornamental trees is about in order. At any rate, keep it In mind, deciding what to do, that nothing shall be omit- ted when the time comes to do it. TREE SEEDS Oar new descrlptlTe CATAI.OOITE mp SEEDS of American Conifers, Trees, Shmbs, Palms, Cacti, Herbaceons Plants, etc., has been mailed to the trade. A postal will brlntr It to you. PINEHURST NURSERIES, Plnehurst, N. C. Otto KatKenateln. Dlgr. Mention the FlorlBt»' Breh«nge when writing. CASH BARGAIN PRICES Cycas Revoluta Stems 3^ to 3 Ibg. 350 lbs. to the case. By the case, $4.50 per lOO lbs. Less than case, $6.00 per 100 lbs. JAPAN BAMBOO PLANT STAKES 6 feet, M to ?i incli, per 1000, $6.00 3 feet, M Inch, per 1000, $3.00 6 " M to M '• " 8000, 11.00 3 " M " " 8000, 6.75 Prices quoted on your estimate of BULBS, HARDY ROSES, Etc.. for Fall or Spring delivery. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 201 West St., New York. The heavy washouts in portions of Kansas devoted to the raising of seed- ling fruit stocks have created a scarc- ity of this nursery product, and those who bestir themselves early to secure what fruit stocks they need for the coming season will be wise. Many sorts of cherry seeds are rip- ening now; and those who wish to raise seedlings of them should wash the fruit free of pulp, keep them In damp earth or sand, and sow them in September or October. Mazzard and Mahaleb for stocks for grafting, or budding, will be in demand. Sowing: Peach Stones. Owing to the difficulty met by nur- serymen at a distance to procure their peach stones early, it is thej?ustom, in some cases, to keep in a cool place the ciop of one season until the following Summer, sowing the stones then, when almost every one will grow. This Is the season to bed them out. If the new crop can be procured and bedded out before Winter sets in, that is all that is required. As the one-year-old pits are a sure thing if gotten in early, many nursery- men do not seek for new stones, ex- cepting for the purpose of keeping them over until the next Summer. The WUd Black Cherry. Every nurseryman knows how hard it is to get a customer away from the idea that for shade there is nothing the equal of a maple. The maples are certainly most valuable trees; the Nor- way and sugar it would be hard to dis- pense with, but there are other good ones, the merits of which need but to be made known to create a call for the trees. The wild black cherry is one of these. This is the Cerasus serotina. A prettier tree in its younger days it would be hard to find, and it has the merit of giving ample shade without making a dense one. A young tree of about 25 to 30 feet in height is a grace- ful, airy looking specimen, affording shade while permitting air to pass through. The fruit it bears is gener- ally thought a favorable feature, both because of the beauty of the tree when loaded with ripe fruit and the fact of its bringing birds to the tree in quest of the cherries. In addition to Its attractions in the ways mentioned, it is a valuable tim- ber tree. Not only is its wood of value, it is one of the hardiest of native trees, extending and enduring the cold almost as far north as any one of our native trees. Every one knows how easily cherries of all kinds are raised from the pits, or stones, but all do not know that if the stones are permitted to become dry they will not germinate. As soon as gathered the pulp should be washed off. and the stones mixed with damp sand, or soil. Then prepare beds in the Fall and sow the seed. If more convenient, or for any other reason Spring sowing is preferred, keep the stones damp until ready to sow, and the result should be satisfactory. EngfUsh Laurel in Tubs. The almost tmiversal use of rubber plants and bay trees as, tub plants for house and lawn decoration, makes the appearance of some other evergreen a pleasure and a relief. The English laurel. Cerasus lauro-cerasus, is well suited for the purpose. Its large. VEGETABLE PLANTS PIRRIGE Jentey &nd Chas. ^I'akefleld, baDDOBC Early Flat Dntch, Kartv Deep Head, Early All Head, Date Flat Dutch. Savoy, Rich Red and other vars., 25c. per lOO; tl.OO Dsr 1000. ENDIVE Sl.OC per WO". *S.60 per 10,000. TnilATItCC Acme,I,.Beanty,Stone, Far- lUmHIUEO agon. Dwarf Champion, Atlantic Prize and other vara., 15c. per 100; S1.25 per 1000. Earliana and Ponderosa, 30c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. PARSLEY 40c. per 100. lift CRV Golden Self Blanching, Golden Wtttni Heart, TVliite Plnme, and other vara., $1.00 per 1000. BEDDED Buby King, Sweet Monntaln and Bull rtrrtn Nose, 250. per lOO; $2.00 per lOOO. If wanted by mall add 10c. per 100. Send for price list. See our Flower Plant Ad. in this issne. Cash With Oedeb. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Ifentlon the Flortita' Xxdiuiffe wheB wrltlax. bright green leaves are very pleasing, and it can be trimmed In any way de- sired. A few appearing In use In this way, met with recently, show how well adapted they are for the purpose named. To add to its many qualities It remains to be said that the plant Is fairly hardy even at Philadelphia. Propagating: Weeping: and Other Cherries The many varieties of flowering and weeping cherries are propagated both by grafting and budding. When graft- ed in Spring, and there has been a failure of the graft to grow, budding can be done now or a little later. The Mazzard stock is preferred for the purpose. The flowering ones are usu- ally started from one bud Inserted in a position to make a good leader, but in the case of the weeping varieties two buds may be inserted on a straight stock, one on opposite sides, the better to in.5ure a uniform head. Sometimes the head is twiggy, admitting of the setting of buds among them, to the end of quickly forming a nice head. Where but one bud is inserted and it grows, it needs attention very soon, or it may grow altogether to one side. A little nipping back of the shoot as soon as it starts will counteract this, and often be the means of having a well-headed, shapely specimen as the result of the first year's growth. Ex- amples of this are often seen In the case of tlie Teas' weeping mulberry. Fern-Leaved Beech. Among the few trees which nursery- men are prepared to have customers complain of is the fern-leaved beech. Probably fully the half of those set out fail to grow. The reason for this is not altogether obvious, but It can be found, doubtless, in the tact of the tree bear'ng numerous branches, out of all proportion to its roots. It is a twiggy, bushy grower, and, following the gen- eral rule, should have numerous roots, but it has not The only thing one can do to equalize this matter is to prune it !-evereIy when planting it. If cus- tomers would submit to this, there would be but few losses; but It Is the hardest thing imaginable to get them to consent to a pruning away of the top. In the line of evergreens, the Aus- tri.nn pine represents the fern-leaved beech in having a top growth out of all proportion to its roots. And when transplanting it the risk of Its living is added to by the great weight of Its branches, preventing the steadiness of tree so necessary for the welfare of the roots. Returning to the subject of the fern- leaved beech, its case well illustrates the influence of the graft on the stock. It is worked either on the English or the American beech. Just as the weeping, the blood-leaved and others are. yet it cannot be transplanted with- out more risk than those have to run. The best thing nurserymen can do is to transplant hard cases frequently, and in this class would come, not only the fern-leaved beech, but the tulip tree, the Magnolia acuminata, hick- ories and other kinds which will need no naming to those who have had ex- perience with trees. Layering: Quinces. In explanation of the club-IIke ap- pearance of the quince stocks which are imported from Europe, it must be understood they are raised from layers, and often quite thick branches are used for the purpose. Owing to the stiit character of quince shoots it is almost impossible to bend them into the ground — as most layering Is per- formed— so the quince Is layered by mounding soil about its shoots, simply cutting a shoot with a knife, and piling soil about It. The choicer kinds of gooseberries are often raised in this way; and there are many shrubs and trees to which the plan might be adopted. Joseph Meehan. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Ready for delivery. Price ?3. 50 carriage paid. Send for Sample pa^s. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duana Strett, N. Y, European Orders filled by HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER, Lowdham. HoHs. England. 54 The Plorists' Hxchan^e HAERENS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM Catalogue on Application. Extensive growers of AZALBA IIVDICA, PAI.MS, RHODODENDIIONS, and other DBCORAXIVB and FORCING PlrANXS. Eight acres of AZA1,E AS in cultivation; all specially grown tor the American market. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea BASTBR 1,ADY (or Hrorensiana), a soft pinlf; a very desirable variety. Send your orders for Fall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada. : AUGUST ROLKER ^ SONS, %°5r3I Barclay St., New York Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when wrltlpg. ; VIOI-ETS MARIE LOUISE and LADY CAMPBELL. Good, strong, liealthy plants, out of 3-ln. pots, carefully packed, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000^ Casli with order. GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville,N.Y. UpntloD tb(> Florlats' BxcbaDge wheo nritlnii "sa.. VIOLET STOCK From 2H in. pota, ready now. Imperial, M. toulse, Swanley "White and Lady Campbell, $25.00 per 1000. MAIDENHAIR FERNS 6 in. pots— fine, 25c. each. GRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the Florlata' Egcbange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Plants. 2J^ in. pots. $25.00 per 1000. Plants from soil, 115 00 per 1000. Healthy plants, ready for planting. J. BENNEH, J^riS! Blue Point, L. I., N.Y. Mention the FlorlBtB' Bichaoge wfaeo writing. VIOLETS. AT A BARGAIN To make room qnick. 30,000 Marie iouise Violets, prize stock, healtliy and a No. 1, or your money back. Strong. 2-2!r6 in. , $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Strong, 3 In., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Cash, please. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N. J. Mention the Florists* Eschange when writing. CUTTINGS of all descriptions. Prices on application. J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenecta(ly.N.Y. Uentlnn the Florlats' Exchange when writing. Crimson Verscliafteltii, Golden Bedder and 20 otliers. 2 in. pots, $1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Salvia, 2H in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, P. Pauline and Stella Gnrney, 2 in. pots, $1.60 per 100. Double Giant Sweet Alysaum, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Caunas, 4 in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Oabh with Oedeb. ERNEST HARHIS. Delanson, N. Y. SnccesBor to C. A. Harris & Co. Ifentlon the Florliitfi' Bzchanire when wrltlnv. CEDANIIIUC In bud and bloom, 4 In., $6.00 per OLnHniUmo loo Mrs. E. G. mil, Jean Viaud Bruant, Mme. Clievllliere, Beaute Poitevine. PAMMAQ Fine large plants in 4 in. pots, ready for UHIIIIHO Immediate planting, $6.00 per 100. Bur- bank, Elliott, Henderson, McKinley, Vaughan, Crozy. etc. ALTEKNANTHERA, red and yellow, 2>i in., $2.00 per 100. COLEUS, fifteen varieties, 2!^ In.. $1.75 per 100. nnQTHM PFRMC 6 in., 600. and 75c. each; 7 in., Duoiun rtniio $i.oo; sin., $1.25; 9in., $1.60. ROSES, 2.000 Bride, 2K in. rose pots, $3.60 per 100. CAt,Al>IUI*I, fine plants, 3 in. and 4 in pota, 3 to 10 in. leaves, $5.00 and $8.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. MentloD the FlorlBte' Exchange whep writing. DRACAENA INDIYISA 4-in. pots, 10c. each; 5-iu. pota, 30c. each. From 3-inch pots— Stevia, Vinca Major, Golden Feverfew, Ageratum, $25.00 per 1000. From 2>^-inch pots— Berried Plants for Christmas now ready— Celestial Peppers, Solanum Ciliatum, Solanums, Amazonicum and Annunm, Solanum Capsicastrum or Jerusalem Cherry (the large berry variety), Hvdrangea Otaksa (pink and blue), Eeg Plants. Red and Yellow Coleiis, $2.50 per 100. Genista, 2VA-inch. 3c. each, large flowering. Surplus Wm. Scott Carnations, 2-inch pots, $1.00 per 100. Variegated Stevia from 3-inch pots, 5c. each. CASH, or will trade some for good rooted Chrysanthemum cuttings. My plants are well established and are clean and showy. M. F. La ROCHE, Collingdale, Pa. Mention the FlorlHts' Exchange when writing. CKNNKS Austria and Italia, fine, 4in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Avalanche Fuchsia, 6 in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Elm City, 4 in. $8.00 per 100. Centaurea Gym- nocarpa. 3 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Ae-eratnm, dwarf blue and Princess Pauline: Lobelia, Parlor Ivy, Torenia, blue; V'eruon Beyronia, Asters, mixed, 2H in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention the Flnrlitu' Exchange when writing- All sold out of 2H-^H and 4 in. sizes, but still have a fine lot of good, strong stock from 3 in. pots left, at $8.00 per 100. Cash with order. Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Flnrlats* Exchange wh»n writing. From rose pots, at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000, Fine lot ready now. SMIIiAX all sold for this month. Have some 5000 for delivery August 10 at $1.50 per 100. Orders booked now. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa. Mpntlop thf Florlfftw' Exchange when writing. THERE'S MONEY in growing Adiantum Farleyense — and it's easy. Expert Lindstrom tells ail about ttie culture in his little booklet. Sent postpaid for 50 cents. A.T.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co.Ltd. 2 Duane Street, N.Y. pusneiiaDGOfls Piaots Per 100 Acalypha, Macfeeana $3 50 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2>^ in. pots 3 50 Hardy English Ivy 2 DO Lemon Terbena 2 60 Sedum, variegated 2 00 Swainsona Alba 2 00 COI.EUS in variety, $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. ABTJTILON in variety, $2.50 per 100. FUCHSIAS in variety, $3.00 per 100. HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS- 50 varieties, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. p^j. jdj, STROBIi:.ANTHESDyerianus,76c. adoz. $5.00 Notice our Vegetable Plant advertisement in this issue. R.VINCENT, Jr. &SOr"'"r'" MeptloD the Floriaf ' Exchange when writing. PRIHROSES Per 100 Chinese, 2 iii. pot, July $2.00 Obconlca, Alba and Rosea 2.00 ForbesI "Baby" 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Seed, $1.00 per 100; $6.50 per 1000. JOS. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Sprengerl, 2 in. pots $2.00 plumosus Nanus 2.60 PANSY SKED. Non Plus Ultra, ready August 1st, $4.00 per oz. CASH. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio FLORISTS' FLORISTS' ORCHIDS ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in tlie World. SANDER & SONS, I^Xr Agent.'A. DIMMOCK, 136 Liberty Street, New York City. UentlOD the FlorlBtR* Excbanee when wrltlnc. CROTONS I have a surplus of several thousand CROTONS in about 20 varieties. Offer until sold. lOOo Strong Cuttings, well rooted $10.00 Good Plants, « to 8 in. , from flats 15.00 Fine Plants, 8 in 12 in., from 3 in. pots 20.00 Carefully packed for express. Cash witlj^rder. A. L. HATCH, Rockledge, Florid-). Mention the Florists* Bxchance when writing. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE All plants propagated from single eyes, and now ready for a shift. These are the only sizes profit- able to buy at this season of the year. 3 in., $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 4 in., $4.00 " $25.00 KEIST PLACE NURSERIES. Summit N.J. Telephone SB Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnir. DRACAENA INDIYISA $1.50 to $6.00 per doz. .^. i^ £k X* s; a, i X3. ! Also PANSY SBED !4 oz. Packages at $1.00 each. nUD cm TAII 199 GRANT AVE., bntfi OUL I AU| Jersey City, N. J. Mention the Florlstfl* Exchange when writing. ORCHIIDS Just arrived a shipment of large specimens of L4 in. pots. ^2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Phcienix Canariensis. Excellent values at |il.5C and $2.00, from 7 and 8 in. pots, FULL LINE OF Keatias and Latanias in all sizes Aspara-gus Sprengeri, 2 In. pots, ?2.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2^ In. pots, $3.50 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflora, alba and rosea, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; 2^ in, pots, strong. ?3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISO!! CO., Painesville, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Gxebaoge when writing. Per 100 1000 i COLEUS, 2« In., 10 sorts $1 BO (11 00| IMPATIENS SULTANA, 2;^ in 2 00 HELIOTROPE, purple, 2>i in 2 00 18 00 IVY GERANIUMS, 2)i in 2 00 18 00 CLEMATIS PANICUUTA, 3 years old, field-grown 6 00 The SPRINGFIELD FIORALCO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Uentloa tk. riorlsts' Bzchus* wbea writtw. Jnly 18, 1808 The Piorists' Exchange 55 ILAX 2 inch, $1 25 per 100 $10.00 per 1000 ROSES aolden Gate, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100 Bride, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100 All Al Stock in Fine Condition. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana and Porsteriana, fine, 4 inch stocky plants, $25.00 per 100. Latania Borbonica, 4 inch, $10 00 per 100; 3 inch, $7.00 per 100. J. B. HEISS The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO UAntlnn th^ Florliitp' Bxchnnffo when wrttlnir I STILL HAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PUNTS FOR LATE PLANTING OR STOCKING UP. See issue of June 20. Special low prices oq Palms to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool srown and well- sbaped plants. None better. Areca Lutescens, 3 plants to pot, 4, 6 and 6 in., $26.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3,4, 5 and 6 in., $12.00, $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kex Begonia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. Dracsena Indivisa, 3 In., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per lOO. Enelish I\T, 2 and 3 in., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Boston Fern, 6 in.. $30.00 per 100. From bed, (or 2 in.. 3 in. and 4 in. pots, $4.00. $8.00 and $15.00 per 100. c^gjj or q q. d. GEO. M. EMMANS. "^ZT' MMliii Ferns, 4 In. assorted, $1.76 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 2H In. assorted, fine stocb, $3.00 per 100. Z^atania Borbonica. Rednced Prices. 3-tD pota, $8.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz.: 5-iii. pots, $26.00 per 100; $3.50 per doz.: 6-in. pots, $40.00 per 100; $5.00 per doz.; from &-in. pota andlarger, $2.50 each and npward, accordingto size. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, &om 2i^-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $12.00; 4-ln. pots, $25.00; 5-in. pots, *50.00. 6-in. pots, *15.00 per doz.; from 7-in. pots and npward, at 11.75 to ^.00 each. Areca Lutescens, 4-in. pota, $20.00 per 100; 5-ln. pots, $40.00 per 100: $6.00 per doz.. Fine stock of larger plants, from $1.60 upward. Araucaria £xcelsa, from 50c. upward. Fine plants. Axancaria Coxnpacta, from 91.00 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, 19.00 per doz. Larger plants from $1.00 upward. Phoenix Canariensis, fine specimens, from $2.00 to $35.00 each. L. D. Telephone S72a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LOW PRICE. QUICK PROFIT. TiiellnDaFosteiFerD NOW READY The most graceful Nephrolepsls ^rown ; very popular; v6ry prolific. Beautiful plants, cut from bench, $35, $50, ?75 per 100. Small plants, 3-4 fronds, $10 per 100 ; ?80 per 1000 Pot plants. 3-ln., $20 per 100; 6-ln.,$l; 7-ln. $2; 8-in , $3; 9-in., $4 each. Larger plants on appU- catluu. 1 0,000 KENTIA PALMS. I U CnCTCD 45 King Street, L. n. rUOlCn, Dorchester, Mass. FEBHS ODB SPEGITT Our first crop of Fern Seedlings Is now ready for potting, including the following varieties : Pteris eretica cristata, Pteris cretica albolineata, Pteris serrulata, Pteris serrulata densa, Pteris Adlantoides, Aspidium Tsussimense, Lastrea Chrysolaba, Lomaria Gibba, Doodia aspera, Ony- chium Japonicum, Adiantum cunt-'atnm and Adi- antum pubeacens. Equal number of each at Jl.OO per 100 ; $8.50 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate . If by mail add lOcts. per 100 for postage. MIXED FEKNS, for dishes, 2^^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, just the thing to plant out in benches now for nest season. 4 in., $9.50 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 5 in. , $12.00 per 100. FERN SPORES, gathered from our own stock 30 cts. per trade pkt.; lOpkts., $2.50. Telephone, 39-1 ANDERSON &CHRISTENSEN SHORT HIK,L,8, K. J. Mi Ho EiDBtg HoDses Good fortune Is a chum of Industry and Opportunity. Have you anything to do to- morrow, do it to-day. This is your chance to lay in a stock of Godfrey Aschmann's tip-top ARAUCARIA EXGELSA They surely cannot fail to help to fill your treas- ure box. They will grow into money for you while you'fe asleep. We are headquarters for this great favorite among decorative plants ; our houses are full of the choice April importation, no seedlings. Raised in Belgium from top cuttings only. Here is my very lowest quota- tions. Who can beat such stock as I offer for the money? EACH 6V< in. pots, 2 to 3 tiers, 8 to 10 in. high, 50c. 5V2 " 3to4 " 10 to 12 " 60c. 51/2 *' 3 to 4 •* 13 to 15 " 75c. 6 in. pots, 4 to 5 tiers. 16 to 18 in. high, 80c., 90c. to $1.00 each. Kentia Korsteriana. 4 years old, 30 to 36 ins. high, SVs in. pots, 75c to $1.00 each. Flcus £lastlca (Rubbers), imported, 4 in. 25c. each. Cash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state if pots are wanted. WANTED— Small Boston Ferns, for cash. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BeU Phone, Tioga, 3669A. ■ AAAAAAA.AAAAAAAAAAAA.AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.AAAA.AAAAAAAW SPECIIIL OFFEI OF PflLIDS WE OFFEB HEREWITH A SPLENDID LOT OF PALMS, STOCKY, CLEAN, ViaOEOUS PLANTS, WHICH WILL MAKE FINE PLANTS FOR FALL SALES. NOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN YOUR SUPPLY AND REAP THE AX) VANTAGES OP THE SUMMER GROWTH. KENTIA BELMOREANA Splendid plants from 6-inch pots, 2 to 2yi ft. high, 5 to 7 leaves, §12.00 per doz. Plants from 6-lnch pots, 15 to 18 Inches high, $6.00 per doz. ; $45.00 per 100. Plants from 4-inch pots, nice stocky plants, about one foot high, $3.50 per doz. ; $25 per 100. Plants from 3-lnch pots. Just ready for a shift, ?14.00 per 100. PANDANUS UTILIS 3-ln. pots, ?8.00 per 100 ; 2-lll. pots, $4.00 per 100. KENTIA FORSTERIANA Fine plants, from B-lnch pots, 18 to 20 inches high, 5 to 6 leaves, 54.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Plants from 4-lnch pots, 15 to 20 Inches high, 4 to 5 leaves, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA Fine plants from 3-lnch pots, $8.00 per 100; from 2-lnch pots, $4.00 per 100. PETER HENDERSON tc CO. 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK NEW ABUTILON PINK BEAUTY T^HIS is. without ^ I'xception.oii*' of the best novel- ti"s ever Intro- dui-od. As shown by t lie Illustration, wlilch Is repro- il u t-ed from a ph'itograph taken In .January from plants, in 2i^ inch pots, it Is of dwarf habit; foliage . 'lark green; color of flower, a beau- tiful shell pink. Th*' bloom is largo anil stands out very prominent al)ove the foliage. It Is a continuous bloomer, which makes it as valu- able a bedding plant as the Ge- ranium. It can also be grown into specimens in pots for Easter sales Several doze n plants we had in fi-inch pots last Easter bore from 130 to 160 blooms each. 2'A Inch Pots, $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 perl 00 Ozone Park Nurseries, OZONE PARK, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ■TTTTTTTTTTTTTT^VTTTTTTTVTTVTTVTTTTTTTTTTrTTTTY^TTTTTM MrattoB tb» rioclit** BseteBC* wf* WTlUag. A good variety of the best and hardy kinds suit- able for fern dishes, etc., 2U' in. pots, $3.00 per 100. From flats, ready to pot, $1.00 per 100; $8.50 per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, 2^4 in., $10.00 per 100. Cocos 'Weddeliaita. Geraniums, 4 in.. $6.00 per 100; 2!4 in., $2.50. Also quite a variety of Hetlding Plants left. Write us for what you need. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the norists' Bxehange wbea writJag. BOSTON FERNS I make a specialty of Nephrolepls Esaltata Bostoniensls, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. Taken from bench. Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4 in. pots, $8.00 per doz.; 7 in. pots, $2.00 to $2.50 each; larger plants, $3 00 to $16.00 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 2i4 in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 3H in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3K> in. pots, $18.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGKKI, Z]4 in. pots, $10.00 per 100. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. UentloD the Florlatm' Biehange when writing. JOSEPH HEAGOGK Wyncote, Pa. GROWER OP Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. B K R G K I M. KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5 in pots, ready lor 6 in., 5 to 7 leaves, 20 la high, $7.50 per aoz., §50.00 per 100. Cash £rom unknown correspondents. Valentin Burgevin's Sons, KINGSTON, N. Y. Mention the FloriBts' Exchange when wrltljig. ^AK^i^><^^'^>^'^'^'^'^'^^'^^*^*^'i''^^'%>^i''i>'i''i^'ip'i>''i?'i''i^ THE BOSTON FERN FROM BENCHES. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $10.00 per 100; 895.00 per 1000. Fine, bushy plants, 75c. and $1.00 each. JOHN SCOTT KEAP STREET GREENHOUSES trooklyn, N. Y, Telephone 1207 "Williamsburg UeatloD the Floristi' Exctaans* wheg wrltlBC. 56 The Plorists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED — Situation as helper In rose houses; good references. Address E. B. , care Flor- ists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by young man. age 20, four rears' experience In roses, carnations, orchids and violets. Address, Field. 214 W. 69, New York. FLORIST, single, age 27, desires position; 10 years' experience In roses, carnations, general greenhouse stock. Good recommendations. $12 to $15 per week. Address D. C, care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Situation as assistant or under man; middle aged, steady, sober and Industrious. Carnations, Campbell violets, roses and all mar- Ijet stoeli. Can assist as maker-up. E. D., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED In or near Boston by experienced grower of roses, carnations, chrys- anthemums, etc. Manager In last place for nine years. Best of references. Apply John Prlt- chard, Newtonvllle Ave., Newtonvllle. Mass. SITUATION wanted by good all around Ger- man florist; married, age 32. Would like to take charge of small commercial place In or near Boston. First-class carnation grower. Please state wages. E. C, care Florists* Ex- change^ PRACTICAL gardener and florist desires situa- tion on private place; thorough knowledge of all fruits, flowers, vegetables, under glass and outdoors. English, age 34, married, no family; no drinker. Give particulars. E. A. , care Florists' Exchange. THOROUGHLY experienced florist and seeds- man, with practical knowledge of nursery of- fice work, wants position as manager of store or department in large concern. Fifteen years' experience In retail and wholesale trade. Will he open for engagement after August 1. Now employed, but desires a change. Address E. G.. care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by thoroughly practical florist and gardener, to take charge of com- mercial establishment or private place. Expe- rienced in every department under glass or out- doors. Ueadv for Immediate engagement; an in- dustrious hustler; abstemious; middle aged. Can come married or single. Eastern States pre- ferred. Address "Edwards," Station M., Phll- adelphla. Pa. __HELP_WANTED__ WANTED — Strong girl for housework Id flor- ist's household; $15 and board. Mrs. S. H. Rnyner. Oreenport. N. Y. _^ WANTED, experienced rose grower with good references: married man preferred. Apply W. E. Fowler & Co.. Holly Oak, Del. WANTED — Four or five young men for rose and carnation section, with or without experience. J M. Gasser Co., 234 Euclid Ave.. Cleveland, Ohio. STRONG BOY of 19, or young man. wanted as helper; one used to field work; $20 and board. Advanced If worth It. Mrs. S. H. Rayner. Greenport. N. Y. WANTED — Expert carnation grower, successful in producing the best stock. Must be sober, Industrious and capable. Address E. H., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Experienced carnation grower. Per- -manent position to right man. Salary. $45.00 per month. Address M. Bloy. Manager, Essex Greenhouses, N. Olmstead. Ohio. WANTED — Good, competent rose grower; must have good references. State references and wages expected in application. Apply S.. care Michoirs Seed House, 1018 Market St., Phila- delpbia. Pa. WANTED, man to take charge of section of rose houses, grafted Bride, Bridesmaid and American Beauty. We will pay good wages, hut must have experienced man. E. J. Taylor, Southport. Conn. WANTED, good man in seed and flower store; must understand seeds and be a good hustler; will give an interest in the business and sal- ary. None but hustlers need apply. Address C. P.. care Florists* Exchange. WANTED — Florist, single man, one who un- derstands his business; no loafer. Salary. $40.00 per month with board and room. Steady, position to right man. Wanted at once. Must come well recommended. E. F. Carpenter, Hot Springs, Va. BUSINESS FOR SALE — Entire florist business. Including . eight greenhouses, potting shed, boiler room. office and entire stock, including ZVz acres land; all well stocked. Price. $10,000. Wm. Swln- bnnk. Sycamore, III. FOR SALE OR RENT— At Grand View. N. Y.. - three 20 x 130 greenhouses, well stocked, hot- water heating; in best condition. Nine-room residence, several acres of land. Address E. F. , care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Greenhouse property, 2V2 acres ex- tra good laud; near street car line; 1,800 ft. glass; new house, barn, etc. Good chance for wholesale plant. Coal 25 cents per bin and plenty of It. Easy payments. G. L. Tyler, Du- Bois. Pa. BUSINESS ^OPmRTTJWTIES^ FOR SALE OR RENT, four greenhouses 11x100 ft.; hot-water heating; city water; In good condition ; will sell cheap for cash. Address Enos H. Daly. Rahway. N. J. FOR SALE or to lease; finely located florist place in Bronx Borough, N. Y., consisting of 11 greenhouses, windmill, barn and dwelling bouse. J. Rlngler. 728 Third Ave.. New York. FOR . RENT or sale, three greenhouses, 24x200 ft., % span; propagating house 100 ft.; pot- ting shed; steam heat; city water; dwelling and stable, at Highland, opposite Poughkeepsie. N. Y. Immediate possession. Joseph Wood, Spring Valley. N. Y. FOR SALE — Very easy terms, six greenhouses, all stocked with roses; about 11,000 ft. glass; 12 miles from Grand Central Depot, New Ha- ven R. R. Five-room dwelling attached to greenhouses. Place will be sold with or with- out dwelling. Property is on the highest point in New Rochelle. Owner wishes to retire. Ad- dress E. Dickenson, P. 0. Box 86. Pelham, New York. GREAT BARGAIN; little money. Greenhouses, stocked with asparagus and smilax; good dwelling; first-class steam plant; four acres of land, near New York. Am compelled to dis- pose of it. Very little cash required. Unusual opportunity to the right man. as every induce- ment will be offered. Address H. H. Todd, care New Rochelle Coal and Lumber Co., New Rochelle, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS CHRYSANTHEMUMS WANTED— Mrs. L. D. Black. State lowest cash price and size. Ad- dress^ WANTED to communicate direct with parties raising mushrooms and all kinds of first-class hot-house fruits. Address A. F., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Second-hand No. 6. 8 or 10 Rider pumping engine, with coal burner. State full particulars and lowest cash price. For sale — ■ One No. 8 Ericsson engine, kerosene burner. Address Box IS, Mt. Vernon. N. Y. FOR SALE — One sectional hot-water boiler, ca- pacity 1,350 ft. 2-In. pipe; one small Scol- lay boiler, capacity 600 ft. 2-ln. pipe, nearly new. Am out of the greenhouse business and have no use for them, so will sell them cheap. J. Culver Voorhees, Somerville, N. J. FOR SALE — Four large size Gorton side-feed boilers for hard or soft coal, §50 each. One small Gorton side-feed. $25; 1 large sectional Florida heater, $50; 1 small coil boiler. In use two winters, hot water, will heat about 2,000 sq. ft. glass, $20. Write for particular de- scription, F. Fallon, Roanoke. Va. FOR SALE — New 2-ln. black pipe, long lengths, 10c. ft.; 6x8 single American Glass. $2.25 per box; double thick, $2.60 per box; single French glass. 100 ft. boxes, $4.00; 12x14. 12x16. 14x14. 16x18 double American glass, $3.60 per box ; 10x12, 12x12. 10x15 single glass. $2.40 per box. Clear Gulf cypress greenhouse material; bolleife and ventilating apparatijis. Send for prices. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave. , Brooklyn. N. Y. EXTRA LOW PnluES Engines^ttfcloseout. Four No. 6 Ericsson Engines, $j5.00 each; one No. 5 Ericsson Engine, $35.00; one No. 10. $80.00; one No. 5 Rider Engine, $65.00. One Clorific Boiler, sectional, OUO sq. ft. radia- tion, $55.00. One Soollay Boiler, No. 9, Invincible, $140.00 (cost $280.00); one Scollay Boiler, No. 2, small, $30.00. One Lord & Eurnham Boiler, $60.00. One Coil Boiler, 2,200 sq. ft. radiation, $60.00. All guaranteed to be in good working order. Boilers taken in exchange. 300 New Glazed Hot Bed Sash. 3x6, $1.50 each. New 2-inch Pipe. 10c. per foot net. Second-hand 2-inch Pipe, Se. per foot. Second-hand IH-ineh Pipe, 5%c. per foot. Second-hand 114-inch Pipe, iV^c. per foot. Second-hand 1-inch Pipe, 3ViC. per foot. Second-hand %-inch Pipe, 3c. per foot. 3,000 ft. Job lot new %-lnch hose, $5.00 per 100 feet, not guaranteed. New %-inch hose, guaranteed one year for 150 lbs. pressure, t^^e. per foot. Write for prices on all kinds of tools and lum- ber. All goods not exactly as represented can be returned, upon which money will be refunded. Manhattan Supply Co., "U*4Vi'^r*- Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^% A I A V Brilliant bronze, 75c. per XJl §\ k §\ n " 1^0 i^ lots of 2001) or more. Fe fS lil C Fancy, $1.25 ver 1000. B n IV O ■ Dagger. $1.00 per 1000. GreensUeet Moss, $2.50 per barrel sack. Sphagnum Moss, $1.75 per large bale. Florists' supplies of every description. I«. J. KRCSHOVHR, 110-112 TVest 27th street, New York. Telephone 597 Madison Square. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. fitngsafllneniDiii PlaDls 300 BonnaH'ou 285 Appleton ISO TVanamaker 430 Eaton 170 Lager 100 Maud Dean 100 J ones $2.00 per 100. H. W. FIELD, Northampton, Mass. Mention the Florists* Ejxchanfie wben writing. New White CANINA ONT BLANC THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted Plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz.; S50.00 per I 00. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writinc. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII Fine plants in perfect condition in 3y^-lueh pots, 2 to 3 feet, tops well furnished. $6.00 per 100 ; $55.00 per 1000. J T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Uentlon tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. comniinjiai Violet GDlturii Second Edition Ready for Delivery PRICE $1.50, POSTPAID The Florists' Exchange, 2 Duane St., N. Y. IMPERIAL VIOLETS From 2J^-iiicli pots, $2.00 per 100. Samples sent. WISE BROS , East Aurora, N. Y. MentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS FROM THE FIELD 40,000 'Wm. Scott 45,000 Lizzie McGo-wan 25,000 mrs. I^a-wson 5,000 Oene'vieve I9 Guards delicate rose, ^ l-'IO. ^\i\J, /\cnilica center delicate rosy IS flesh, fading to creamy white ; vigorous ; erect ^ grower ; strong stem, 30 to 36 inches long ; S bloom 6 inches in diameter ; a chaste, beauti- SS ful variety ; good keeper and shipper. 300 ^ plants, 3 to 4 eyes, at $20.00 per 100. E No. 270. Marie Lemoine ^ (Early variety). Guards delicate rose with ^ center of blush white, flower finishing a tender ^ blush white ; strong 30 to 34-inch stem ; erect, ^ vigorous habit ; 5-inoh bloom ; delicate pleasing ;^ ■ fragrance ; good keeper ; abundant bloomer. = 200 fine roots, 3 to 5 eyes, $20.00 per 100. No. 4. Queen Victoria ^tf L^t* creamy white, with a few petals edged or tipped with light pink, flower flnishing white ; good grower; 24-iuch stem; 5 to 5J^-inch bloom ; very free ; fragrant ; ships well and is a good keeper ; a standard double white peony for all purposes. 200 strong plants, 4 to 5 eyes, at $25.00 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-ineli stem ; 5-ineh bloom ; strong, rich fragrance ; exceptionally free bloomer; good keeper and shipper. 400 strong plants, 6 to 8 eyes, at $20.00 per 100. Mid-Season White Varieties No. 9. Pulcherima 'i^^^'^a^'t^T^l veined rose pink, center very full, creamy white ; strong, erect grower ; 20 to 24-ineh stem ; 5 to 5i inch bloom; very fragrant; free bloomer ; ships and keeps well ; a first- class white for all purposes. 400 plants, 4 to 8 eyes, at $20.00 per 100. No. 203 Vsold as (Early mid-season). Guards delicate silvery pink, center creamy yellow, fading to ivory white ; vigorous grower, 30 to 36-inch stem ; 6 to 6i inch bloom; rich, delicate fragrance; very free bloomer ; ships and keeps well ; one of the best of its class. 100 one-year plants, 3 to 5 eyes, at $30.00 per 100. No. 210. FestivaAlba 'ctlcago growers, " Drop 'Wllite." Large, full rose shaped bloom ; color ivory white, with now and then a spot of crimson on the center petals ; medium grower about two feet in height, bloom 5 to 6 inches in diameter. This is the variety which is usually substituted for . the more valuable Fe.stiva Maxima, and is grown about the Chicago market more largely than any other white peony. 150 fine one- year-old plants, at $40.00 per 100. Mid-Season Pink Varieties No. 1. Lohengrin f^^^^f^.TrH; with a few crimson tipped petals ; vigorous grower; 18 to 24 inch stem ; 5 to 6 inch bloom ; delicate, rich fragrance ; free bloomer ; good keeper and shipper. 100 plants, 4 to 6 eyes, at $15.00 per 100. ^Sometimes HuHiea Alba) No. 3. Queen Emma f^^l\ Pos'e 1 pink, center opens creamy white, fading to ^ blush white, with a tuft of flesh pink petals =: in center; flower 5-inch in diameter; strong ^ 24-inch stem ; good grower ; free bloomer ; = keeps and ships weO. 100 strong plants, 3 to ^ 5 eyes, $20.00 per 100. = No. 206. Baron Rothschild = Guards deep rose with reddish tinge, center ^ lighter rose shaded with rosy cream ; vigor- :s ous grower ; 26 to 30 inch stem ; 5-inch bloom ; ' ^ exceptionally free bloomer. 100 very strong ^ plants ; 6 to 8 eyes, $6.00 per 100 ^ LATE PINK VARIETY | Nn It Hlimpi ^^^^- Humei Eosea, = 1>0. 11. numei E^jujig ^nd Thor- = beekii). Entire bloom pure, bright, deep rose ; ;^ very vigorous grower ; 24 to 28-inch stem ; 6 = to 7-inch deep, full, heavy bloom ; strong, ^ rich cinnamon fragrance ; one of the finest ^ colors of the very late peonies. 500 strong s: plants, 4 to 8 eyes, at $8.00 per 100. ss LATE RED VARIETY | iVo. 259. Grandiflora Rubra = Entire flower deep blood red, forming a huge ss globe 7 to 8 inches in diameter ; strong, vigor- !^ ous grower ; stands handling ; ships and keeps SS well ; 30 to 34-inch stem ; one of the latest as ^ well as one of the largest. 200 strong roots, ^ 4 to 5 eyes, $20.00 per 100. := No. 283. Richardson's Rubra Superba s Large, very double, finely formed, fragrant ^ bloom, color dark crimson red. One of the ^S most robust plants that we have. Free ^S bloomer, being the latest peony to bloom with S us, fine blooms being cut this year on the 5th ^ of July. This is considered the most valuable ^ peony of its color on account of its extreme :^ lateness and freedom of bloom. 300 strong ^S one-year-old plants, at $40.00 per 100. SSS Xo get tbe best results Peonies should be planted as early in September a SXIIICTI.Y IN ROTATION. Five per cent discount for No. 267. GOLDEN HARVEST = Very large tufted bloom, guard petals blush :s pink with a collar of lemon yellow petals which ^ fade to nearly white, with a blush white tuft S In the center, a few of the center petals tipped S with light crimson Good strong grower, 18 ^ to 24 inches in height, a very striking variety, IS blooms delieiously fragrant. 150 one-year-old SS plants, at $40.00 per 100. S IS possible. ORDERS ACCEPTED = casb -witb order. ^ THE COTTAGE GARDENS, C. W. WARD Manager. Queens, L I. In 58 The Plorists' Hxchange BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. MIGNONETTE. — To have good spikes for next Winter's cutting, prep- arations should be made at this time. If the mignonette is to be grown on a raised bench, allow for a greater depth of soil than is given to either carnations or roses, as mignonette pre- fers a good, deep soil. Solid beds are always to be preferred, although where such beds are not convenient, the plants can be grown reasonably well on raised benches, if about six inche.s of soil be afforded. Use a soil ' that has been enriched with well rotted manure and, if the soil is inclined to be rather stiff or heavy, it will be all the better adapted to the growing of mignonette. After the bed is prepared, sow the seeds where the plants are to remain, dropping a few seeds together, in places fifteen inches apart each way; then when the seedlings appear, the weaker ones should be pulled out and a good, strong plant left. Procure the best strain of seed pos- sible, as it costs no more to grow the best than it does to grow a cheaper article, and for Winter flowering mig- nonette, the large flower spikes are in most demand. LILIUM HAERISII.— The earliest dug bulbs will be arriving shortly, and they should be got into the pots as quickly as possible after they are re- ceived. If any fertilizer is used in the soil, it should be thoroughly decom- posed. Better use no manure at all than some that is half rotted or green. After the bulbs are potted, they may be put either outdoors, in a shad- ed location, or under a bench in the greenhouse. In either case, the bulbs should have a covering of clean straw, or some similar material. Do not make the mistake of covering them with hot bed manure, as that is a det- riment rather than a help. As soon as the shoots begin to push through the soil, remove the straw covering, and place the pots on the greenhouse bench, giving water but sparingly un- til the pots get filled with roots. Too much water while in the early stages of the bulbs' growth is one condition that must be avoided. ACACIAS AND GENISTAS.— Plants that were potted up and stood outside for the Summer will need a little cut- ting in occasionally in order to keep them uniform in shape. StTODE plants from 2H in. pots, cut back twice, ready for planting, $2.25 per 100; $2l).0U per 1000. Cash with order. Madseu & Christensen, 170 Bid-tvell Ave., Jersey City, N, J. ifpntlon the Florlatii' Rrchanen whpn wrlHng. SMI LAX strong, out ot 3-inch pots, ready for planting. $4.00 per 100. CHAS. KROMBACH 181 25tl) street, Brooklyn, N.Y. MentloD the FlorJBtB' Bichange when wrltlnif. NOTICE! Cyclamen Perslcum Splendens GiKranteum. Finest strain In the world, In four true colore, (August Seedlings) extra well grown plants from 214 Inch pots, $5.00 per 100; ¥46.00 per 1000. • Besonla Rex, In 12 standard varie- ties, strong plants trom SMi In. pots, $4.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. FOR ANYTHING IN CARNATIONS WRITE US CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOI^IKT, 111. Mpntinn the PlortBtii' Bxctoange when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the Flortitg' Hichanga wh*n writliur. I A. B. DAVIS & SON, | I WHOLESALE § I Carnation Growers, I * PURCELLVILLE, VA. g IfpntloD the Florletn' Bxehenee when writing. "•- • carnations F. DORNER £. SONS CO. j LA fAYCTTE, IND. Mention the FlorUts' Bichange when writing. GERANIUMS Surplus Geraniums, Heliotrope, Cannas, Coleus, etc., at reasonable prices. Agave Americana, from 10-in. pots, also Agave Americana fol. aurea var., from 10-in. pots, $1.00 each; small plants, from lOc. to 26c. each. H. P. DINSEN, Pottsville, Pa. Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing. SMILAX Out of 2H in. pots, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Out of 2H in., fine plants in bloom, $1.50 per lOO. J. 0. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Smilax and Sprengeri 3 inch, ready for shift, 3000 of each, $3.00 per 100. FRED BURKI, Bellevue, Pa. Mention the FloriwtB' Blxriiange when writing. SMILAX strong, in 2%-meh pots, cut back, $2.00 per 100 ; $17.50 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS FOR I904. Double Dryden, Little Red Riding Hood, Gov. Stone and Goliatli. Descriptive list free. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. JAPAN BAMBOO CANES StroDK, durable and far superior to any other CANES offered. Just the thing for BtakiuE Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Roses, etc. Packed in bundles, 2000 each, $11.00; 3 bundles, 6000 stakes, $30.00. Prices on larger quantities on request. STDMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., New York City Brancb Store, 404 East 34tta Street, Pie-«r vorlc, Ifsntlcn th» Flerlsts' Bzeliuc* whaa writiBC. , : ., NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Having: purchased the w^ell-known green- house establishment of Rudolph Asinus, at NeTV Durham, N.J,, I -wish to inform my friends and customers that I "will enter into possession of same on August 1, uext. Until that date, I remain iu business at my old address. HERMANN SCHOLZEL, 537 Fulton St., Union Hill, N.J. Mention the Floriste' Exchange when writing. ROSES BRIDE and BRIDESMAID 31^ In., $4.00, to close out quick to make room for Our New Seedling Carnations FLARIINGO, ALBAXROSS and SVNBIRD L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES Qood, Clean, Strong Plants. Bridesmaid, 214-inch, S3.00 per 100 ; S25.00 per 1000; 3-ineh, 54.00 per 100: S35.00 per 1000. Meteor, 23^-ineii, S3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000; 3-iueli, $4.50 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. American Beanty, 3-ineh, first size, strong, S6.00 per 100 ; 3-inch, second size, S4.00 per 100. > per n. 100 Extra strong, 2-ineh, S1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Meptlon the FlorlBtw* Exchange when writing. SEMPLE'S ASTERS Five Colors, Mixed White and Shell Pink in Separate Colors $2.50 per 1000. Cash Please. A. &G.ROSBACH,Pemberton,N J. Mention the Florlflte' Exchange when writing. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE And Begonia Gloire De Lorraine Nana Compacta. Our improved variety awarded a Silver Medal by the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. Plants of either sort, from 2Min. pots, *15.00perl00: $140.00 per 1000. 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 FlorUta' Exchange when writing. BOUGAINVILLEA, 2V- In. TORENIA. FOUKNIEKI,lnbuti.2>iln. FERNS, In best variety, 2>4 and S In. J PRIMtrtA Forbesil, Obconica, 2>i In.. $3.00 per 100. Cash wltli order. JOHN C. EISELE, ^Otli and Ontario Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. [Ml HGiG-llpeiiiai Sale! Verbenas, Mammoth Fancy, 2 In., $1.00 per 100; $9,00 per 1000. Howard's Star Petupia, 2 In., $2.00 per 100; In bloom. Geraniums, 2 In., $1.50 per 100. E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown.Pa. Uentlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing. PRIMULAS Per 100 P. Chinen8i8,6vars., S6p.,2 in $2.60 Finest strain, no cheap mixed seed. P. Obconica Grandiflora, alba, rosea and hybrids, 2 In 2.00 P. Obconica Fimbriata and Kermes- sina 2.50 Beirouia, Rex, 3 in., 8 vars 5.00 irmbrella Plant**, 3in 4.00 Geraniums. 25 fine vars., assorted, 2 in 1.60 Cyclamen Olstranteum. finest strain, 4 in., will make splendid 5 in. and 6 in. plants 15.00 Smlla:^:, fine, healthy stock, 2 in 1.25 Cash, with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. HeatioD tb« noctots' Bxckanse wbu wiltliis. When the old plants are producing good flowers many growers put off . planting their houses till after the 1st I of July, as up to this time the cut blooms usually bring a fair price. But as the school commencements are over and the demand for stock has greatly diminished, no time should be lost in benching the young plants, if it is de- sired to produce flowers early in the Pall. Plants that were planted early in June will now be growing nicely, and disbudding should be carefully attend- ed to. In all the work connected with rose growing there is no set rule to follow, but the needs of each individ- ual plant should be taken into consid- eration. It should always be the aim of the operator to get nice, strong plants. It is best to remove the buds as soon as they show color, as before they arrive at this stage the wood is soft and liable to throw weak shoots. Syringing should be attended to reg- ularly, almost every clear day, if the beds are not too wet. The ventilators should be left open day and night, if clear, to keep the growth hardy and strong. Greenfly is apt to put in an appearance and do a great deal of dam- age before it is noticed, as the insects accumulate on the leaves near the soil in large numbers, the underside of the foliage often being covered with them, sapping the vitality of the plants. Nothing but thorough fumiga- ting will keep this pest in check. It is best to fumigate on a cool, cloudy day, or after sundown, if the houses are not too warm. If tobacco stems be used, be careful not to let them blaze, or a number of burned plants will be the result. Watering, of course, should be done very carefully, and the soil kept as much as possible in a nice growing condition, but never left to get too dry. Thrips has again commenced its rav- ages, especially is this the case with such roses as American Beauty, Meteor and Liberty. This little creature is hard to exterminate; still, by frequent smoking and spraying, the pest can be kept down to some extent. Plants that are to be run over anoth- er year should now receive some at- tention. A number of methods are used in the handling of this stock, and some growers dry off the plants, giv- ing them a rest of a few weeks. Oth- ers grow them right on. just adding a couple of inches of soil to the beds, while still others transplant the bushes from one bench to another. Those who are not familar or experienced with the drying off process should go slow; just try a few plants at a time, as a slight error is apt to result fatally. Perhaps the best way is to trim out all the underbrush, and when the beds are fairly dry, dig out about one- third of the old soil, disturbing the plants as little as possible. Give the bench a light dressing of bone meal and fill up with new soil, packing the same with a brick; then give the whole bench a good soaking. From now on the plants should be syringed often and watered sparingly. In a short time, the eyes will swell and new growth appear, when the plants can receive more liberal treatment. Where head room is limited they should be tied down, otherwise they can be left growing upright. When nicely started, they should be gone over and the rest of the old, weak wood removed. American Beauty does not do very well the second season; but, on a place where a plant trade is carried on, they can be made good use of The old plants should be gradually dried oft — not enough to shrivel the wood — cut to within eight or ten inches of the soil, and then treated as advised above. In this way, they will yield a lot of medium grade flowers till Midwinter, when they can be potted up into eight or ten-inch pots, and, if handled right, will make nice Easter stock, each plant producing a number of flowers, thus making nice, quick-selling plants. PENN. ruly 18, 1908 The Florists' Hxchange 59 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 3V2 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, Scarborough-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing. ROSE PLANTS I have on hand the following In grafted Rose Stock for sale : Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Golden O-ate and Carnot. On own roots. Liberty and Ameri- can Beauty. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. I MentlOD the FlorlBta' Hxchange when writing. ROSES XO CLOSE Having finished planting, we offer the following surplus Eoses — thrifty plants : 160 AMERICAN BEAUTY.... 4 inch. 8 cts. 300 BRIDE 3 " 3 " 160 BRIDE 2>^ " 2>i " 226 BRIDESMAID 2K " 2>i " 75 METEOR 3 " 3 " 160 GOLDEN GATE 3 " 3 " Also 2,000 GOLDEN GATE, 2>^ inch. $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. WM. B. SANDS, Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md. Meptlon the Florlate' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE To Clear Out Surplus ROSES strong plants from 3J and 4-in. pots. iTory, Golden Gate, Bridesmaid, Bride and Liberty, $10.00 per 100. Subject to being unsold. SIEBRECHT & SON Rose Hill Nursery, New Rochelle, N. Y. Mention the FlorlaCB' Bxchmnge wbep writing. Per 100 BRIDESMAID, 3-in. pots, $3.50 Bride, 3-ln. pots, .... 3.50 Ivory, 3-lnch pots .... 4.50 Per 1000, $10.00. 100 Bridesmaid, 4 in. and 5 in. I LPots, grafted, 15.00 100 Bride, 4 in. and 5 in. pots, grafted, fine plants, . . . 15.00 Smilax Plants, 2>^ in. pots, . 2.50 " 3 in. pots, . 3.00 JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 ParkAv., Bridgeport, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltliuc. Meteor Rose Plants These plants are guaranteed choice atock. SJ^-in., $4.50 per 100; $37.50 per 1000. WUl ex change Meteor for good Bridesmaid and Bride Cash with order, unless party ia known. BRANT & NOB, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the FlorlBta' Eichange when writing. I-OOKI LOOK I LOOK! 1 5,000 Rose and Vincas CLEAN. HEALTHY. STKONG. Fine fltock of Bride and Bridesmaid Roses from 3 In. pots, J4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. SOOatlOOO rates. Nice lot in 2 in. for sliifting, $25.00 per 1000. Vincas 2\4 in., $2.00 per 100; *1S.00 per 1000. Pine for basliets or planting for stock. Cash with order. W. T. HILLBORN, "Florist," NeTvtown, Bucks Co., Pa. 1000 Bridesmaid, SH in. 1000 '• 3 •' 300 Golden Gate, 3!<^ " 150 •' " 3 " 75 Mme. Hosts, 3 " 300 Bride, 3 " . Strong, healthy stock, 3 in., $12.00 per 100; 3^ In., $15,00 per 100. O^VN ROOT Bride Brideemaid Golden Gat« Ivory I-iberty Sunset Perle Sunrise, 3 inch pots, Fine, clean stock. 3 inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000. 3 inch pots, $8.00 per 100. 9.00 per 100. Fine Stock, from 2H and 2i4 in. pots. Col. Appleton Mrs. McArthur Nagoya Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs. T. L. Park Polly Rose Major Bonnaffon Yonoma $3.00 per 100. Adula Ada Spaulding' Eureka Idavan TVau amaker Mile. Liucie Faure Mrs. S. Humphreys Autumn Glory Dorotliy Devens $3.00 per 100 ; Gladys Spaulding: Mme. Gasteliier Mrs. Ferrin Mrs. S. T. Murdock Marg:aret Graham Niveus Tlios. H. Brown Xeno $25.00 per 1000. FINE STOCK VIOLETS 2i-INCH POTS Marie Louise, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Strong: Plants, from 3^ inch pots. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Ready for Immediate Sale. For varieties and prices see issue of June 30, page 724. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y. HeDtlon the Florists* Bxdiance when wrltliis> TVe bave special low prices to offer, and can save you money on Galvanized Wire Rose Staines TVrlte us for prices before ordering elsewhere. ALSO MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT IGOE BROTHERS, 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Mntloa til. FlMlrt.' Bxchus* wba wrItlBt. FINEST STOCK BRIDE and BRIDESMAID ROSES, 2M in. pots, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. FINE RUBBER PLANTS, 4 in. pots, $4.00 per doz. Write for special prices on large orders. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Ifpntlon thp FInrlntn* CJTohitnm when wrttlnc. ROSES Extra Strong. Fpom 3^ In. Pots. 100 American Beauty $10.00 Perle 8.00 E.aiserin 8.00 Golden Gate 8.00 H. WEBER & SONS. Oakland, Md. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. VmeiKiaii Beantii Qoses 150, out of Sy, in., nice plants, $12.00 buys the lot. WM. G. SALTFORD, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. ADiGricfln Mt) Stock 500 strong 3-inch plants, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. EDW. J.TAYLOR, Southport. Conn. Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA ROSES QUEEN OF EDGELY, Pink American Beauty, 2^2 in. AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2>^ in., 3 in.; 4 in. ready in a short time.''" \¥i^'^''' MYERS & SAMTMAN, Chestnut Hill, PHlLA., PA. Mention tlie Florists' Eschange when writing. 3-ln. Bride Per 100, 53.50; per 1000, $30.00 3-m. Maid " 3.60; " 30.00 3-in. iTory " 3.50; " 30.00 3-ln. Am. Beauty.... " 6.00; " 60.00 Per 100 Rooted Cuttings $15.00 4-in. pots 22.00 6-in. pots, 3 ft. high 40.00 -CASH ONLV.- William C. Smith, m/rVI/s-ts. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. l!ir I NTER- FLO'WJBRING Fine Healthy Stock, from Selected Cuttings. SUNRISE, AinBRICAIf BBAVTV, LA FRANCE 3-inch pots, SO.OO per 100 ; 4-incll pots, $12.00 per 100. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN GAXE, METEOR, MME. HOSTE, SAFRANO, BON SILENE, PAPA GONXIER 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. GRAFTED ROSES Fine bushy plants. In 3|.a-inch and 4-inch pots. LIBERTY, IVORY $18.00 per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN $15.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. S^^£^£^£^£^£^^£^£^£^£^£i£^iv3?^S?v^4^ Uentlon the Florlsti' Bxchanga when wiltlnc. 60 The Plorists' Hxchange POUNDBD IN 1888. A Weekly Medium of luterctaanee for Florists, Nurserymen^ Seedsmen and tbe Trade In general Eiclosiyelj a Trade Paper. Entered at New York. Post Office ae Second Close Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA NIARE PTG. M PUB. CO. LTD. 2.4,6 and SDu»ne St. Now York. 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Contents. page American Carnation Society 60 Briefs for Busy Florists 58 Canadian News 64 Changes in Business 64 Easter Ijily from Seed, Propagation of (Illus.) 62 English Horticultural Notes 63 Firms Who are Building 64 Hardy Plants, Notes on 63 Lily Growing in the Soutll 62 McCullough, J. Chas. Portrait 60 Market, Review of the 65 Milwaukee Hotels 60 Nursery Department 53 Nurserymen and Advertising 60 OBITTTARY: T. B. McClunie, Wm. Thompson 61 Ormsby Patent, The 65 Reflections on Current Topics 61 Rose, Climbing, Blush Rambler (Illus.) 63 Roses 58 Seed Trade Report 62 S. A. F. Matters 60 S. A. P. Plant Registration 60 Sweet Peas, Sporting of 60 TRADE NOTES: Boston, Buffalo. Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Providence, Wash- ington 64 New York, Philadelphia, Scran ton.. 65 Baltimore, San Francisco, Utica.... 66 Denver, Kansas City. New Haven, Conn., Raleigh, N. C 68 Cincinnati, St. Louis 69 J. Chas. McCullough. At a meeting of the American Seed Trade Association held at Atlantic City last month, J. Chas. McCullough, of Cincinnati. Ohio, was chosen first vice- president. Mr. McCullough was born in Cincinnati, and has been actively engaged in the seed business in all its branches for. thirty-five years. In 1887, on his return from California, where he had been for two years, lie qtiietly opened up again in his native city in a modest way, and his business has stead- ily grown from year to year until now he has one of the largest and best equipped seed cleaning plants in the State of Ohio. His specialty is reclean- ing American grown grass seeds for home and export trade, and he is well and favorably known both in the Unit- ed States and Europe. E. G. G. William Thompson, of Haslemere, Bank road, Ipswich, England, is dead, at the age of SO years. He was famous as a botanist, and in 1855 published the "Gardening Book of Annuals," a kind of gardeners' guide. The book was subsequently added to. Nurserymen andlAdvertising. To furnish data on which to base his talk before the American Association of Nurserymen at its recent meeting held in Detroit. Frank B White, of Chicago, addressed a letter to sixty prominent nurserymen asking specific questions relative to advertising and the publication of catalogues. To this letter forty-four responded. Classify- ing the answers to the questions Mr. White finds the following results: "Advertising in agricultural and hor- ticultural papers, thirty; in trade pa- pers alone, three. Thirty-four publish a catalogue for general distribution: four for the wholesale trade only. Va- rious reasons were given why so few advertise: three stated that it was on account of the short season; one that nursery stock was difficult and expen- sive to ship long distances; two that there were too many advertisments in papers; five that agents or traveling salesmen were cheaper; one that nur- serymen did so little advertising: one that many nurserymen were simply tree-growers, selling their product to those employing salesmen; two that nurserymen did not know how to ad- vertise: one that he had no difficulty in selling his product through his as- sociations: three that it did not pay. Seventeen said that they had found advertising and the publication and distribution of a catalogue profitable; six that it was not profitable." Mr. White then dealt with each of the expressed views seriatim, combat- ing tliose he considered erroneous, and affording the nurserymen some sensi- ble suggestions on the subject. Among other things he said; The nursery business affords a most ex- cellent opportunity for atti-active adver- tising, not only newspaper advertising but the auxiliary lines as well. You will un- derstand that while I advocate newspaper advertising as the best known sort of publicity, it is not all that is necessary, by any means. Without attractive and forceful literature, your newspaper adver- tising would be a flat failure. In your business you have a combina- tion of luxury and beauty. In the adver- tising business we should have a combina- tion of attractiveness and forcefulness, but all newspaper advertising can do for you is to present you in a favorable light to a possible customer. The catalogue, the booklet and your correspondence must do the rest. I believe that advertising should be made not only as good as the other fel- low's, but better. Catalogues should be constructed with the idea of bettering anything that has been sent out. Make them so good that it will hurt one to de- stroy them, that they will find a place on the parlor table and be kept as beautiful examples of the printers' art, pleasing to behold, easy to read, convincing in aigi' ment, handsome in illustration, and you have won the day, or you have beaten the other fellow by so many points that it will be hard for him to overtake you. It has well been said that to advertise for a single season cannot pay except by accident. NurseiT business for a single season would not pay, and there are a very few lines of business of a legitimate character that would. All good timber is of slow growth, and any good business takes time, patience and plenty of back- bone to make it a success, and advertising is no exception to this rule. Neither will it pay you to advertise unless you are willing to give full value, honest goods and be prompt and courteous in your treatment of the customer. Treat him as if he were your friend and he will become a walking advertisement for you, which is the best kind. No man who has undertaken advertis- ing, treated it with the same degree of intelligence that he would any other branch of his business, utilized common sense and stick-to-it-iveness, but will tes- tify to the efficacy, force and power of judicious publicity. All business must be advertised in some way. either by word of mouth or other announcement, so we may as well settle one thing here and now: When well done, advertising pays. Mr. White speaks the plain unvar- nished truth when he says: "Advertising is the great motive power of the business world to-day, and you nurserymen must get in line if you expect to keep pace with this twentieth century and American prog- gress." Sporting: of Sweet Peas. A correspondent of the Gardeners' Chronicle comments on the growing tendency of the sweet pea to "sport." Similar sports having appeared simul- taneously in various parts of the coun- try is, he thinks, clear evidence of the working out of some fixed law. "It is Mendel's," he says. He refers to the fact that a number of flowers of the white variety Dorothy Bckford show a marked tendency to revert to those of Miss Wilmott, and goes on to remark: "Last season it was observed that some of the seeds of Dorothy Bckford were black, the majority being white. I have this season seen the result of keeping the black seeds separate. The white-seeded remain true, but the black-seeded seem very undecided, and in a row of 12 feet in length I have noted every transition from pure white back to Miss Wilmott. Carefully saved seeds of Miss Wilmott I have known sport to a pure white, identical with Dorothy Eckford. We will as- sume that a cross has been made, and the progeny is Miss Wilmott: we will, as in Mendel's experiments, call it the dominant form. As all know, natural cross-fertilization in sweet peas is practically impossible, and therefore, for a certain number of seasons, we have a true Wilmott progeny. During these seasons the recessive form has been gaining power, and eventually shows itself — as a sport. Is it not pos- sible and probable that Dorothy Bck- ford is the recessive form of a cross made some years ago? This season, I find Lady O. Gore, a cream, sporting freely to a form near to Othello; and Navy Blue is sporting in the same manner to a purple-maroon. Why should a large number of seeds sport to a definite color?" The editor adds the following note: "If Dorothy Eckford is a sport from Miss Wilmott, there is nothing unusual in the new variety reverting in in- stances to the type, particularly be- fore it has been more or less fixed by selection." It would be interesting to know if this "sportive" characteristic of the sweet pea has manifested itself to any extent in the United States this sea- son. American Carnation Society. Additional Prize for Detroit Show. In addition to the premiums offered in the preliminary list. J. A. Val- entine, of the Park Flora! Co., Denver, Col., offers $25.00 in cash for the best twelve blooms of one variety of an un- disseminated seedling, show^n by the originator. All varieties are excluded that are shown in classes requiring a larger number than twelve blooms, but competition for this prize does not ex- clude the exhibitor from showing the same variety in Class H. or any sim- ilar class, that may hereafter be added requiring but twelve blooms, or less, of a variety to be shown. Parties having promising seedlings with a limited number of plants will do well to note this premium, and if not members of the society, should write the secretary asking that their names be put down for the regular premium list after January 1. so as to get the needed information for mak- ing entries, etc. ALBERT M. HBRR, Secretary. Lancaster. Pa. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Department of Plant Registration. CANNA LORD CHARLES BERBS- FORD.— Henry Morris. Syracuse, N. Y., submits for registration new Can- na Lord Charles Beresford. Non-flow- ering. Foliage, wine-colored, pointed: habit, erect. A sport from Canna ro- busta. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. Botanical Old Gent (in Central Park)— Can you tell me if this plant belongs to the arbutus family? Gardener (curtly)— ,No, sir; it don't; it belongs to the city.— New Yorker. S. A. F. Matters The following committees have been appointed by the Milwaukee Florists' Club to carry out the necessary work connected with the annual convention of the S. A. F. O. H.. in August next. General Committee: C. C. Pollworth, chairman; J. Dunlop, vice-chairman; H. V. Hunkel, secretary, and C. B. Whitnall, treasurer. Ladies' Day Committee: F. P. Dilger, chairman; J. Heitman, R. Zepnick'and Jos. Pollworth. Bowling Committee: P. H. Holton, chairman; A. Klokner and W. A. Ken- nedy. Shooting Committee: Fred Schmel- ing, chairman, and Wm. Edlefsen. President's Reception Committee: C. C. Pollworth, chairman; C. B. Whit- nail, Wm. Currie, B. Gregory and H. V. Hunkel. Reception Committee: Wm. Currie, chairman: Wm. Ellis, J. Arnold, R. Preuss, Nic Zweifel, B. Gregory, P. Kapsalis, G. Baerman, C. Johansen. J. C. Howard, C. Burmeister, Wm. Branch, W. Holiday, A. Hoge, R. C. Hansen, O. Sylvester, A. Dettmann, W. B. Dallwig, O. Teibohl, C. Menger, A. E. Loofbourow. J. Chacona. Convention time is now drawing near, and every member of the craft ought to arrange his annual outing to attend this event. This year's conven- tion promises to excel all of the past gatherings. All it now requires is a big attend- ance. There is no doubt but what there will be a large delegation from the entire West and Northwest, and if the Eastern will meet the Western florist man to man, the convention will break all previous records. Exhibitors are taking advantage of the opportunity to show their stock in the midst of a locality where great opportunities are offered for expansion of trade, and the space already con- tracted for at this time is fully up to. if not greater, than at any previous convention. The trade exhibit is one of the principal features of our conven- tion, and your trip will be amply re- paid to take in this instructive feature. The general program contains es- says and lectures of vital importance to everyone in the trade. Aside from business, arrangements are well under way for. the, entertainment of the members of the S. A. F. and visiting ladies. The bowlers also will be in their glory here. The Olympia alleys, where the tournament will take place, con- tains twelve finger ball and four pony ball alleys, and is an ideal place for pulling off this event. There is also ainple room to accommodate a large number of spectators conveniently, without interfering with the bowlers. The hotels in Milwaukee are many in number, and are all centrally located. They are modern in every way; vary- ing in price to suit all classes. There is one assurance we can give our visit- ors and that is home comfort and no inconvenience in this respect. A list of hotels will be found in another col- umn of this paper. You can either communicate direct with the hotel or with H. V. Hunkel, chairman hotel committee, 454 Milwaukee street, for reservations. A neat souvenir is being issued by the Milwaukee Florists' Club, and will be sent to every member of the society previous to the convention. Prospective exhibitors, who have not as yet secured space, should write P. H. Holton, superintendent Trades Display, at once. C. C. P. Milwaukee Hotels. Milwaukee hotels are many in num- ber and famous for their uniform ex- cellence. They are exquisite in their appointments. unexcelled in their cuisine and service, and managed with particular reference to the greatest comfort and pleasure of their guests. The special entertainments provided at the various hotels during the Summer for their guests will be sources of great pleasure to those fortunate enough to participate in them. Following are the rates of the leading hotels, which are all within five or ten minutes' walk of the convention hall: HOTEL PFISTER. Nine blocks from Convention Hall, 200 rooms. American plan, $3.00 to $3.50 per day without bath; $4.00 to $5.00 per day, with bath. European plan, $1.50 to $2.00 per day, without bath; $2.50 to $3.50 per day with bath. PDANKINTON HOUSE. Six blocks from Hall, 400 rooms. Ameriacn plan. $2.50 to $4.50 per day, without bath; $3.50 to $5.00 per day, with bath; Jnly 18, 1B08 The Florists' Exchange 6\ $5.00 to $8.00 per day, two in a room, without bath; $6.00 to $10.00 per day, two in a room, with bath. European plan. $1.00 to $3.00 per day, without bath, one in a room; $2.00 to $3.50 per day, with bath, one in a room; $2.00 to $4.50 per day, without bath, two in a room; $3.00 to $5.00 per day, with bath, two in a room. REPUBLICAN HOUSE. Three bloclcs from Hall, 200 rooms. American plan, $2.00 to $2.50 per day, without bath; $2.60, $3.00 and $3.50 per day, with bath. ST. CHARLES HOTEL. Six bloelis from Hall, 100 rooms. American plan, $2.00 to $2.50 per day, without bath; $3.00 to $3.50 per day, with bath. European plan, $1.00 to $1.50 per day, without bath; $2.00 to $2.50 per day, with bath. SCHLITZ HOTEL. Five blocks from Hall, 75 rooms. European plan, 75c. per day, two in a room, without bath; $1.00 per day, one in a room, without bath; $1.00 to $2.60 per day, one in a room, with bath; $2.50 to $4.00 per day, two in a room, with bath. Restaurant and palm garden in connection. BLATZ HOTEL.. Six bloclis from Hall, 110 rooms. European plan, $1.60 per day, two in a room; $1.00 to $2.50 per day, one in a room, with bath. Restaurant in connection. KIRBY HOUSE. Seven bl>.3lis from Hall, 100 rooms. European plan, 50c., 75c. and $1.00 per day. American plan, $2.50 per day. without bath; $2.50 per day, with bath. DAVIDSON HOTEL. Five blocks from Hall, 95 rooms. European plan, $1.00 to $2.50 per day, with bath. Restaurant in connection. All reservations for rooms will have to be made direct with the hotels. We would also recommend that the letters S. A. F. be placed after each signature on the hotel register. H. V. HUNKEL, Chairman; P. P. DILGER, WM. EDLEFSEN, Hotel Committee. Reflections on Current Topics. Mr. Editor: That letter of "H. A. Seed" in your issue of June 13, stag- gered me. What Buffalo's "only author" will doubtless designate "a dirty in- sinuation," is viewed by me as a high honor, indeed. Alas! there are a great many points of dissimilarity between the Buffalo man and myself; so many, in fact, that only a rural mind could have evolved such an erroneous iden- tity as Mr. Seed has done. Some of these, with your permission, I will enumerate: First, personal appearance. I am in the sere and yellow leaf, ro- tund and ruddy; the Buffalo man, from his photograph in that most valuable book of his, which a sour critic recently condemned in some of its parts. Is young and handsome, somewhat sparse of hirsute head covering, it is true — nevertheless, a good-looking person. Second, I love a milk stimulant; the Buffalo man — well, I believe, he be- lieves with Birnie. Third, the author is accused of writing encyclopedias; I only read them. Fourth, on that ac- count, his knowledge is all-comprehen- sive; mine has its limitations. For ex- ample, I am teetotally ignorant, among other things, of moles and mice. The Buffalo author knows that each of these animals has a tail, is familiar with their household habits, food, and language; has skinned the male mole for his fur— evidently he don't like females — is cognizant that the mole is an insectivorous member of the family Talpid«, while the rodent belongs to the genus Mus, having a caudal appendage more abbreviated than that of his Sat- anic majesty. Sixth, the Buffalo man's writings are classic; and if "the best laid schemes of mice and men" don't miscarry, may have a value equalling those of Burns, some time in the future — centuries. My "jeremiades" are flat and ephemeral — like the fomentation of the ginger Jar. The man from Buffalo is famed far and wide as a post-pran- dial raconteur; his stories stimulate a "smile that won't come off." I never told a story in my life. In brief, my knowledge and accomplishments fall as far short of the Buffalo author's as does the field mouse's tail of that ot Beelzebub; and we stand in the same relative value to mankind as does the village parson to the mole catcher. Somebody owes an apology to that most estimable denizen of the Bison City; while "H. A. Seed" and John Birnie have another guess coming. I notice in an English paper, a copy of which is sometimes loaned to me by a friend, that our relations across the pond continue to yank away at that topic of "graft." One writer, believing in the old saw, "it's an ill wind," etc., says: "Since the alleged briberies have been ventilated, the seedsman has not the same respectful place in the squire's estimation that he had in former times, and fewer now care to engage a gar- dener through the instrumentality of the seedsman." This may work for good in two ways. It will relieve the seedsman of the tedium of keeping a free employment bureau for gardeners, and lead to the engaging of independent men, who, if they so elect, may con- sider themselves under no obligation to accept "graft" because of a situation having been found for them. It is curious how history repeats Itself. More than a decade ago, in a than reject an offer which would dis- grace himself and cast a blight on the whole fraternity. We know many gar- deners who feel keenly the disgrace heaped upon them by their unfortunate associates." This may prove good reading to those interested, as it has done to JOB. J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH. (See page 6o) First Vice-Pres. American Seed Trade Association. paper read before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, C. L. Allen, seedsman of Floral Park, N. T., made some very pointed remarks on this very subject. He said: "It is the almost universal practice in some countries, and sadly too common in this, for gardeners— and they are not a particle different from other em- ployees— to expect, yes, to demand, a commission on all purchases made for their employer. This method of get- ting extra compensation from an em- ployer, without his knowledge, is a sad injury to one of the most beautiful and honorable professions that man ever followed— that of the gardener— not only in the breaking down of manhood and common honesty, which entails the loss of character, but it creates a lack of confidence on the part of the em- ployer, which will not permit hira to make the advancement in wages and position he would otherwise be glad to do. "Some of the English seedsmen have repeatedly told me that most of the head gardeners in that country bought annually fifty times more seeds, in value, than they could possibly use, simply to get the commission. Our observation shows us that this prac- tice is on the increase in this country. We have been asked for the commission frequently, the parties claiming it as a right, saying all seedsmen allowed it. But all do not. No man worthy the name of seedsman will compound a fraud of this kind; and no man worthy the name of gardener would do other [ (^bituarg I T. B. McClunle. Thomas Brown McClunie, a well- known landscape gardener and a vet- eran of the civil war, died in Hartford. Conn., Saturday, July 11, 1903. He was born at Dunlenrich Castle, Dumfries- shire, Scotland, October 6, 1826. In his youth he was a page for the famous writer, Thomas Carlyle. At the age of twenty he came to this country, set- tling temporarily in New York. He next went to Panama and engaged in en- gineering work on the Interocean canal, but poor health compelled his return to New York. For three generations the family of Mr. McClunie had practised landscape gardening in Scotland and upon his re- turn to the United States he made it his occupation, doing considerable work on the Hudson. He built at Pittsfield. Mass.. in 1S54, the first greenhouse in Berkshire County. In 1859 he complet- ed the plans for Bushnell Park and re- ceived an award from the Common Council. When the war broke out Mr. McClunie, who was living in Westerly. R. I., enlisted in the Seventh Rhode Island Regiment. In 1869 he returned to Hartford and developed the grounds owned by Charles M. Pond, which are now included in Elizabeth Park. He afterwards practised his profession at South Bend, Ind., and Norfolk, Conn. Among the notable contracts which he had were the Capitol grounds, Man- chester Cemetery, the State Hospital for the Insane at Middletown, and the grounds surrounding the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Illinois buildings at the Philadelphia Centennial in 1S76. He also laid out a park in Danielson, and was engaged in Alabama, principally at Huntsville. iNDEX OF ADVERTISERS Kreshover L J 66 KroeBcholl Bros Co.. 72 Kuhncrt H & Son 61 Krombach C 58 Lager & Hurrell 54 Lakeylew Rose Gar- dens 68 Landrclh D & Sons.. 51 r.ang J 87 r.ungjobr A H 67 Le Page N 61 I.imbach C 70 LlvlnfiHton Se.?^ Co. .70 Lockland Lum Co.. ..71 r.orrt & Burnham Co. 71 r.ovett J T 63 Mador P 58 Manhattan Sup Co... 56 Marqniseo L E 68 .Mauger W & Sons.... 61 McCarthy N P & Co 08-72 McFaddon E C 6B MoManus J 67 MIchell H F 51 Monlnger J O Co 70 .Moon S C 52 Moon Wm H Co 53 .Moore. Hentz & Nash. 67 Muno J 69 Myers & Samtman...69 Nat Board Trade 72 National Pint Co 59 Neipp G F 58 N Y Cut Flower Co.. 67 Niessen L 68 Ouwerwerk P 52 Ozone Park Nurs 55 Pacev W H 51 Pennock S S 68 Perkins J .T 67 Phila Market 06 Pierce F O Co 70 Pierson A N 59 Plerson F R Co 49 Pierson F R & P M.59 Pierson-Sefton Co ...72 Pinehurst Nurseries. ..53 Pittsljc Cut Flow Co Plant Seed Co 50 I'ollworth C C Co 69 Quaker City Mach Co. 70 Rr.wlings E 1 53 Kawson W W & Co.. 51 Rnynor J T 67 Reed & Keller 70 Iteid Ed 6S Reinbere Peter 5D Rider Ericsson En- gine Co 71 RiPdPl & Spicer 67 Roliinson H M Co 66 Roemer F 51 Rolker A & Sons 54 Rosbach A & G 68 Rupp J F 60 Sultford Geo 67 Sander & Sou 54 Sands W B 69 •Saltord W 69 Schmidt J C 58 Schmitz F W 0 50 Schulzel H 68 Schulthels A 64 Scott J 55 Shcllr'd G'houseB ...6X Shepherd Mrs T B Co.51 Sheridan W F 87 Slebert C T 70 Slebrecht & Son 69 Sinner Bros 69 Slinn B S Jr 67 Smith C 67 Smllh N &. Son 54 Smith W C 69 Smith W & T Co 62 Soitau C 54 Springfield Floral Co. 54 Stern J 66 Stearns A T Lum Co. 70 StoothoEE H A Co 65 Storrs & Harrison Co.54 Stumpp & Walter CaTls A B ,& Sons... 58 Deamud J B 68 Deming Co 70 De Witt P M 71 Dictsch A & Co 71 nilier Caskey & Co.. 71 Dillon J L 56-59 Dillon G'house Mfg. 70 DImmock A 54 Dlnsen H P 58 Dorner F & Sons Co.. 58 Dreer Hy A 70 Dumont & Co Eichholz H Elsele 0 Elsele J G Elizabeth Nurs Co Elliott W St. Sons. Elliott W H ..68 ..58 ..58 ..58 ..51 ..50 .49 INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS PLANTS, SEEDS, BULBS, FLOWERS. Emmans Geo M 55 Endtz Van Ness & Co. 53 Farquhar R & J Co. .58 Fellowris A J 66 Felthousen J E 54 F & F Nurseries 52 Field H W 56 Foley J J < Foley Mfg Co 71 Foster L H 55 Garland G M 71 Ghormley W 67 Giblln & Co 70 Gunther W H 67 Guttman A J 6/ Haerens Bros 54 Hatch A L 54 Hagerburger C 54 Hammond J A 67 Hayden J G 50 Harris E 54 Heacock Jos 55 Heiss J B 55 Henderson P & Co. . . .55 Herr A M 54 Uerr D K 51 Herrmann A 72 Herzog W S 54 Hews A H & Co 66 Hicks & Crawbuck...67 Hilfinger Eros 66 Hill E G & Co 69 Hillborn W T 59 Hippard E 70 Hitehinga & Co 72 Holton & Hunkel Co. 69 Horan E C 67 Hor'l Advertiser 66 Howe J H 66 Hubert & Co 51 Hughes G J 58 Hunt E H 69 Igoe Bros 59 Jackson J H 70 Jackson & Perkins Co.51 Jacobs S & Sons 71 Jennings E B 51 Jessamine Gardens ..53 Johnson & Stokes 51 Jones H T 52 Joosten C H 53 Easting W P 68 Keir W 54 Kent Place Nur 54 Killborn R 52 King Cons Co 72 Koster & Co .....53 Abutilou 54-55 Acalypha 54 Ageratum 53-54 Alpine Plants 53 Alternantheras 54 Alyssum 54 Anthericum 72 Araucaria 49-55 Asparagus 51-54-58 Asters 54-58 Azaleas 53-54 Bedding Plants ...54-58 Begonias 49-54-58 Berberis 52 Bougainvillea 58 Box 49-53 Bulbs (not named) 49-51-53-69 Cacti 53 Caladium 53-54 Calceolaria 50-51 Ciillas 50-51 Cannas ...51-54-58-59-72 Carnations 54-56-58 Centaurea 54 Chrysanthemums 54-56-59-72 Cinerarias 49-5U-51 Clematis 52-53-54-72 Coleus 51-54 Conifers 53 Cosmos 56 Crotons 54 Cut Flowers .66-67-68-69 Cycas 50-53 Cyclamen 58 Cyperus 54-58 Daffodils 51 Daisies 50-54 Decorative Plants ...54 Deutzia 52 Dielytra 52 Dracaena 51-54-55 Kcheveria 72 Evergreens 52 [■'ern Balls 50 Ferns 49-50-54-55 Feverfew 54 Ficus 55-59 L'reesia 50 Fuchsias 54:-58 Funkia 49 Gardenia 49 Geraniums 51-54-58 GladoU 50 Heliotrope 54 Herbaceous Plants ...53 Honeysuckle 54 H ydrangeas . 49-53-54-72 Impatiens 54 Iris 53 Ivy 49-54-55-72 Laurus 49-50-54 Lilacs 52 Lilies 49-50 Lobelia 54 Mignonette 50-51-52 Myosotis 72 Nursery Stock ....52-53 Orchids 54 Palms 49-51-53-54^55 Pandanus 55 Pansy 49-50-51-54 Passlflora 72l Peonies 53-57 Petunia 68 Primula 49-51-54-58 Privet 52 Rhododendron 53 Roses 49-52-53-54-55-56-59 Salvia 53 Sanseviera 54 Sedum 54 Seeds (not named) 49-69 Shrubs 52-53 Small Fruits 52 Smilax .51-54-55-56-58-59 Solanum 54 Spiraea 52 Stevia 54 Strobilanthes 54 Swainsona 54 'J'orenia 54r5S Trees 52-53 Tulips 51 Vegetables 51 Verbenas 54-58 Vinca 54-59 Vines 52 Violets 54-58-72 Wistaria 52 Yucca 52 MISCELLANEOUS. Auctioneers 68 Boilers 70-71-72 Books 51 Business Notices . . .58 Collections 72 Cut Flower Boxes 70 Decorative Greenery 66-70 Designs tJS-69-72 Florists' Letters 72 Fittings 71 Floral Photographs ..66 Florists' Supplies 66- 67-6S- 69-70-72 Flower Pots, etc 66-68-70 Galax 66-70 Glass 70-71 Glazing Points 70 ,?-house Bldg. . .70-71-72 Gutter 71 Insecticides 65-66-70 Lumber 70-71 XIastica 70 Moss 60 Newspajiers 66 Painters' Supplies ...70 Pipes, Joints & Valves 71 Pumps 71 Putty 71 Removal Notice ....5S Ribbons 69 Sash 70-71 Sprayers 70 Stakes & Sopports 51-53-56-59 TinfoU 66 Tools & Implements. .71 Toothpicks 72 Ventilators 70-71-72 Wants 56 Water Tower 70 Was Flowers and De- signs 66 62 The Plorists' Hxchange THe Propag'ation of tHe Raster Lily from Seed GEORGE W. OLIVER, IN BULLETIN 69, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRJCULTURE Lines of Investigation Carried On by,tlie Department of Agriculture. That the progress of the disease is accelerated through the present meth- ods of handling and cultivation is shown by the fact that in the Bermu- das there are private gardens in wnicn the lily has been undisturbed for years where the plants grown show no trace of disease. The recent investigations by Mr. A. F. Woods show that the dis- ease is due to several causes, and may be brought about by a weakened con- dition through improper harvesting, re- sulting in the attacks of mites, fungi, and bacteria. There is nothing to in- dicate just how long it would take to rid the plants of tlie disease by giving proper treatment in the Bermudas, but the easiest way out of the difficulty ap- pears to be in raising and selecting stock plants not from scales, but from seeds, and in planting the bulbs within our own borders, where, it given tne care which the crop demands, there is every reason to expect that the dif- ficulty will be solved in the near fut- ure. In a large number of seedlings, at least 50 per cent, can be counted upon to possess desirable characteristics, which will be shown the first year fol- lowing that in which the seed is sown, by the plants coming into flower. The remainder can, if it is thought neces- sary, be discarded, and the good ones grown on for forcing the size necessary for which will be attained the season following, or within two years from the time the seeds are sown. The very best of these seedlings, some of which will undoubtedly show superiority in several ways over the parents, can be retained for seed, and by keeping up the system of selection there will de- velop in a very few years strains from seed which will be superior to most of the plants placed upon the market at the present day. In beginning the work of bulb grow- ing in the United States along entirely new lines there seemed little probabil- ity of securing stock from the Bermu- das or Japan for vegetative reproduc- tion which could be relied upon as ab- solutely free from disease. There are localities in the Bermudas where lilies are growing which appear to be quite healthy; there is, however, a danger of the bulbs being more or less contam- inated, owing to the close proximity of the districts where the diseased bulbs are grown. Therefore, recourse must be had to some method other than veg- etative reproduction from foreign- grown bulbs. The beginning of the experimental work along this line has been carried on with the utmost care. Several bulbs of the true L. longiflorum and its prin- cipal forms were secured. These bulbs showed no indications of the presence of the disease by the usual diagnosis. As the growth above ground developed those plants which in any way showed signs of abnormal development were removed from the greenhouse and de- stroyed. A rigid process of selection was carried on up to the time the plants came into flower, with the re- sult that at the blooming period the various groups were made up of fine specimens of the several types of L. longiflorum. These were L. 1. eximeum, otherwise L. Harrisii, L. 1. latifolium, L.. 1. multiflorum and L. 1. eximeum gl- ganteum. Each group was kept sepa- rate from the others so that there should be no likelihood of accidental intercrossing. Those plants which were selected as seed bearers were emascu- lated while the anthers were still im- mature. In no case was a plant al- lowed to have a flower fertilized by its own pollen or even from that of other flowers on the same plant. In this way the chances are the greater that the resulting seedlings will show more vigor than if each flower had been self- pollinated, or If pollen had been trans- ferred from one flower to others on the same plant. A series of crosses were effected be- tween different forms, which it is hoped will result in securing types different from those now in cultivation. The flowers of several plants of L. longi- florum were fecundated with pollen taken from flowers of L. Harrisii, and vice versa. The seedlings from these crosses have already flowered, and the results are very satisfactory. They are especially valuable in pointing out fu- ture work along the same lines. The progress made by the seedlings as a result of these crosses is somewhat re- markable, in that they bore flowers in a comparatively short time after germ- inating. In Plate 2, Pig. 1, is seen a seedling with all the radical leaves showing, but not fully developed. This is the stage just previous to the development of the flower stem. The bulb at this pe- riod is nearly three inches in circumfer- ence, and is wholy formed of the bases of the leaves. This particular bulb was in no way injured by the soil being washed from the roots; it was repotted and formed a stem, which bore two flowers. Of the two seedlings in flower (PI. I.) the one to the left, marked "A," is L. longiflorum, crossed with L. Harrisii; that to the right, marked "B," is the reciprocal cross. There is a very marked difference in the size of the flowers, the one to the right being fully two inches longer than the other. This dif- ference was observable In nearly all of the individuals of the L. Harrisii X L. Longiflorum batch. The bulbs shown in Plate 2, Fig. 2, are the largest which were formed. They belong to the L. Harrisii X L. longiflorum batch, and were harvested on the 15th of August, ten months and 14 days after the seeds germinated. The bulb to the right measured six inches in circumference. Bach of the plants bore three average-sized flowers. It will be seen that the bulb formed as in Plate 2, Pig. 1, has disappeared, and new bulbs with true scales have formed at the bases of the stems. Planting In tlie Open Ground. Batches of lilies for experimental work in ascertaining localities favor- able to the production of bulbs should be planted late or early according to the particular section of the country in which the experiment is to be con- ducted. In the North it may be con- sidered safe to put them in the ground Fig. I.— LILIUM HARRISU X L. LOHFIFLORUM, SHOWIHG BULB EIGHTEEN WEEKS AFTER GERMINATION. Courtesy Department of Agriculture. during the latter half of September. Farther south the planting should be delayed so that there may be no dan- ger of the growth showing above ground previous to freezing weather. In the North as hard freezing weather approaches the ground in which the bulbs are planted should have a heavy mulch of such a nature as to be easily removed in Spring. This mulch will serve several purposes; it will help to keep the soil around the bulb at an equable temperature and prevent rapid thawing and freezing at and near the surface of the soil. Throughout the South, especially in the districts within the frost belt, the mulch need not be heavy, and should consist of half-decayed leaves or very old manure, so that there will exist no necessity for its removal when the growths are making their way through the soil. It should not be applied too soon, as there is then a danger of the soil iDeing kept too warm, thus encour- aging the shoots to push above the soil before the advent of cold weather. In all cases a mulch should be spread over the soil during hot, dry weather. So far as the requirements of the lilies are understood, correct condi- tions would not be supplied by repeated cultivation between the rows. Those conditions could be secured best by a system of mulching to keep the sun from warming the soil too much near the surface or else by the substitution of some kind of a shade crop to pro- tect the soil from the sun's rays. This Fig. 2.— SEEDLING BULBS OF LILIUM HARRISII X L. LONGIFLORUM, GROWN FROM SEED WITHIN TEN MONTHS. Courtesy Department of Agriculture. crop would, of course, have to be of such a nature as not to rob the soil of too much of the food and moisture necessary for the growth of the lilies. Again, the bulbs may be grown In beds, as in the Bermudas, and close enough together to shade the ground to a certain extent. In any event, the cool and fairly moist condition of the surface soil is a most essential point to be observed in the cultivation of the lily. In planting, the depth to which the bulbs should be placed should range from 4 to 6 inches, according to the size of 1-year-old bulbs. (2'o be continued,) Lily Growing in the South. Editor Florists^ Exchange : I have been much interested in what Mr. Oliver has to say in regard to the Bermuda lily, and particularly in what he has said in reference to the experi- ments made in the South. I suppose that I have experimented with these lilies as extensively as any one in the South. There are some minor points in what Mr. Oliver writes that are not in accord with my experience. I have planted many thousands of these lilies, but never so early as to have them grow in the Fall, and yet they invari- ably ripen oif in July. Mine are ready to lift now (July 14). A year ago I was congratulating my- self that I had at last gotten clear of the Bermuda disease. But this season it shows as badly as ever. I am work- ing with but few of the bulbs here now. having sent the bulk of them to be planted in the black, sandy soil in the eastern coastal section of the State, hoping that they may succeed better where the tuberoses are grown. The great difllculty I have found is, not that the bulbs increase slowly, as Mr. Oliver seems to think, but that they spend their strength in making offsets instead of increasing the size of the main bulb. Contrary to the usu- al directions for lily growing, I have found that the best and most healthy bulbs I have ever grown were those manured heavily with stable manure on the surface after planting, and the poorest were on low, clay loam, with a heavy dressing of a complete fertiliz- er mixture. The fact that I have pro- duced here some very large and flne bulbs shows that, with healthy stock and the proper treatment, such bulbs should be grown regularly. But I must confess that my experience thus far has not been very encouraging. I have not heard yet regarding the 20,000 bulbs sent to the Eastern section last Fall, and hope they are doing well. A grower in Florida also got a few bulbs from me, in respect to which I have not heard. Though now working with these lilies on a smaller scale here, I have not yet entirely aban- doned the effort to produce them, and will be glad to co-operate with the De- partment in the production of the Eas- ter Illy from seed. W. F. MASSET, •Raleigh, N. C. July 18, 1808 The Plorists' Exchange 63 Ensflish Horticultural Notes. HYBRID POPPIES (PAPAVER).— The popular secretary of the Jjondon Royal Horticultural Society, Rev. W. Wllks, M.A., is the originator of the beautiful, if fleeting, Shirley poppies. Shirley is a parish in Surrey County, and Mr. Wilks is vicar of Shirley. This in passing. But these lovely poppies of his are only selections (continued over many years) from our common crimson English corn poppy (Papaver Rhaeas). The Shirley poppies are of all colors — pink, blush, peach, white, car- mine, cerise, salmon, and so on; but all have the pure white base — no black. If they are not long lasting, at all events they are especially floriferous, and Mr. Wilks is selecting now for size, refinement, and greater endurance. The crimpled, wavy petals are charming, and doubtless the more persistent va- rieties will in time be most useful for florists' trade purposes. And now the same gentleman has crossed Papaver pilosum (orange salmon) with P. orien- tale, the great crimson oriental poppy, and the seedlings are quite intermedi- ate in size, the flowers strengthened thereby, also more usefully decorative and wiry-stemmed, while in every one the black base of P. orientale is great- ly diminished. In some it has quite dis- appeared, and even a faint symptom of a white base is apparent. This is a good cross, and the likely forerunner of a grand race of popular flowers. W. J. Godfrey, the well-known chrys- anthemum grower of Exworth, Devon, has been at work with P. orientale, from which he has two dozen distinct varieties. They are mostly shades of blush, salmon, lilac, lavender, mauve, and gray. I hope to be able to write more fully of these flowers again. NEW PEONIES.— As usual, Messrs. Kelway & Son, of Langport, Somerset, have contributed some new forms, but no certificates have yet been given. They have Princess Alice of Batten- burg, which I do not say is very dis- tinctive, but it is beautiful. The creamy "cushion center" is built up of feath- ered petaloid stamens, and the smooth guard petals are bright warm rose- pink, lighter at the edge. Their new single white (Mrs. Geo. Style), with a pronainent base of bright golden sta- mens, was attractive. P. ofBcinalis lo- bata, an old single, is yet a very good one, and comes salmon carmine at times. DELPHINIUMS.— From the same firm there have been some three good delphiniums, and of these the hand- somest are Colonel Crabbe (new), a double, colored rich purple with a gen- tian blue edge. The spikes are tall and close set, with large blooms. The Prince Andrew (new) is a single, of a bright, dazzling blue, like that of Gentiana verna. KADANCHOB KEWENSIS.— When first we saw this hybrid, opinion turned against it, because of its great height — 5 to 6 feet; but dwarf er plants have been grown, reaching 2% feet, and the novelty Is much more promising. In- deed, it may become universally grown. The parents are K. flammea and K. Benti, and this is quite distinct from either, the flowers being colored almost like the bracts of Bougainvillea glabra. This description is not, perhaps, quite correct, but is approximate. The same branching habit is observable, the in- florescences being terminal on the erect stems, while below are the crowded fleshy leaves. These are finger-like, 6 to 9 inches long, and a half inch broad, brownish-green, and channeled on the upper surface. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., produced it, and with K. flammea (which should be kept very dry in Winter), K. felthamensis, and K. kewensis, they have given us three remarkably beautiful decorative green- house plants. "LITTLE PET" BEGONIAS.— This name has been applied to a section of dwarf-growing, free-flowering, double bedding begonias, by the introducers, Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, of High- gate, London. Everybody knows B. La Fayette, that floriferous, double, intense crimson-scarlet bedding bego- nia, and these "Little Pet" begonias are identically like it, but in distinctive colors, as the following names illus- trate: Carmine Pet. Salmon Pet, Or- ange Pet, Yellow Pet, Crimson Pet, and Strawberry Pet. I do not know, but I imagine they are crosses with the La Payette and some medium-flowered double tuberous begonias. They are admirable. A WHITE PELARGONIUM.— A really good pure white regal pelargo- nium suitable for market growers Is found in the new Mrs. J. Lion, a sport from the pink Madame Thibaut. J. Lion, of Park Nursery, Stanmore, Mid- dlesex, has grown a stock for four years. He sells the sprays at 5s. the dozen, and one plant bears 12 to 14 sprays or trusses. These are large, full, and rounded, the open white flow- ers being large with wavy petals. One bright purple "slit" on the lower petal of each flower Is all the color notice- able. The plants are bushy, vigorous, and very free, and the flowers require no jTumming. A GIGANTIC HONEYSUCKLE.— This is the luxuriant Lonicera Hilde- brandti, a terrible plant to grow, cov- ering whole breadths of greenhouse roofs in a single season, and the orange yellow flowers are 8 or 9 inches long, and very narrow. They are borne in pairs, from the axils of the oval green leaves. I merely refer to it as possibly a useful thing for the open air in southern New Jersey and elsewhere, but it is hardly to be trusted outdoors in England, except far south in Corn- nlgrettiana, with rich amaranth pur- ple falls, yellow beard, and dusky pur- ple standards. Then Queen of May Is a true violet-purple (royal purple); and Gracchus has falls that are bright pur- ple veined whitish, and yellow stand- ards. There are many more that might be chosen, but these are outstanding. ROSES.— There are no new roses here other than I have already named, up to American ideals, or for your tastes. Paul & Son's (not William Paul, mark) rugosa repens alba, for which a gold medal was given last year, has been again seen to advantage, and Is a fine decorative garden rose; while P. Cant's Rosa senica anemone, with single rose- pink blooms 4 inches across, is another delightful plant which will be sought after. Should it prove as hardy as Paul's Carmine Pillar, what a gem it will be! I may also mention the H. T. Lady Battersea, which Is a brighter colored edition of the well-known Lib- erty. Lastly, for those who would care to read an invaluable criticism and ap- praisement of Dickson's Irish roses, I would commend the Journal of Horti- culture (London) for June 4. The writ- er is a noted grower, and author of HEW SEEDLING CLIMBING ROSE "BLUSH RAMBLER." B. R. Cant & Sons, Colchester, Eng., Glowers. wall. Messrs. Paul & Son, of Ches- hunt, are offering it, and plants are at Kew and Edinburgh botanic gardens. HARDY FLOWERS.— An improved form of Trollius europ^us, a showy border plant, was staged recently by Mr. Patten, of Cranbrook, Sussex. This was more the result of culture than "sport," and the type Is probably not flxed quite, though slightly different from T. europseus, being more intense. A real acquisition, however. Is Amos Perry's (Winchmore Hill, London) Ge- um Heildreichi superba, a distinct lead on Its parent form. 'The flowers are larger, more open, and far more brill- iant— quite a cochineal red — and are produced in close, dense spreading masses. In clumps it will show up finely. The cock-spurred aqullegias of Messrs. Cannell (Swanley) and Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, Scotland, represent seemingly every known shade and com- bination of color. They are annually becoming better, and no garden here Is without a few. For the florists, they are Al. Bearded Irises have been well staged by the Guildford Hardy Plant Co., Sur- rey, and I can thoroughly commend for beauty and boldness those named Mrs. Neubronner, a far better and rlchen yellow than Iris germanica aurea; also "The Book of the Rose," containing the famous chapter on "Manners and Customs" of all the leading varieties. J. HARRISON DICK. New Climbing: Rose "BlushRambler" In growth this variety Is similar to the well-known "Crimson Rambler" and equally vigorous. The flowers, which are reproduced in very large clusters, are almost single, and perfect- ly round in shape. When first opening the color Is a rich blush, shading light- er in the center; but when each truss Is fully developed the whole color is a beautiful soft blush, resembling Apple- Blossom, most pleasing and attractive, being quite distinct from any climber of its class. It Is most sweetly scented, a quality which very few of the ramb- ling roses possess. The variety Is per- fectly hardy, and will form plants of extraordinary size in a very short time. As a rose for pillars and arches, or for pergola. It will prove an invaluable companion to the Crimson and other ramblers. It blooms most freely, and its exceedingly sweet scent will make it a welcome addition to all gardens. The variety originated with Benjamin R. Cant & Sons, Colchester, England, who furnish the foregoing particulars. Notes on Hardy Plants. One of the most pleasing and familiar features of the garden, the wood, the roadside, and along various railway routes at the present time is Baptisla tinctoria, quite a round, symmetrical little bush some two feet high, with beautiful yellow pea-shaped flowers abundantly produced in terminal ra- cemes, and clean, dark, green foliage — a plant which adds beauty and grace to any garden or landscape, growing In almost any soil or position. It is often found growing in poor, gravelly soil on railway embankments, and is always attractive, either in leaf, flower, or In its pretty dark blue seed pods. Another plant growing but a little distance from the above is Aletrls farl- nosa, a beautiful little tufted grass-like plant, producing wand-like racemes of white flowers on stems from one to two feet high. This plant has not proven very amenable to cultivation with us here at Riverton, yet I see no Just reason why it should not do well in other soils; and where it can be suc- cessfully grown it should prove a very useful subject, as it is good for cutting. In its natural home it is found growing In moist meadows, in very sandy soil. I have also seen it growing equally well in upland soils, as well as in the edges of woods. It is a plant that is deserv- ing of extensive cultivation. Perhaps one of the brightest and most intensely colored features of the land- scape to-day is Ascleplas tuberosa. Nothing can compare with this elegant plant for show or beauty. At this pres- ent writing a goodsized clump of this old butterfly weed, with its bright, showy orange flowers fairly illumin- ates the landscape. I have of late years seen varying shades of color, and one in particular, of a clear bright lemon. While speaking of asclepias, during the last weeks of May A. varie- gata, with white flowers and just the faintest tinge of pink in them tq make them attractive, and a small ring of purple at the base, is a very conspicu- ous figure, and very fragrant. A. Halli, flowering some two or three weeks later, a native of Colorado, and just being disseminated in Europe as a new plant, is also a very pretty one, with flesh-pink flowers. But, alas! notwith- standing their vigorous, sturdy growth, nearly all of them class as weeds, for you never know where you are going to flnd them. Give them a certain spot this year, and the next year they are from 5 to 10 feet away from where they were planted. If this feature could, In some way, be overcome, or remedied, so that their running root stocks could be kept within bounds, we have here two very promising and useful hardy plants for those who do not mind these root-running propensities. They are useful, anyway. They would be very suitable for planting in some odd, half- shady corner; also for massing in parks. Asclepias incarnata and Its variety, pulchrum, Is finding some favor, and Is being somewhat called for, for its soft, delicate pink flowers and delight- ful fragrance make it win favor wher- ever seen. These last two are now just commencing to open their flower buds, and will continue for weeks if not al- lowed to produce seed. A. tuberosa has not the same run- ning root propensities as the last four named, but if in removal part of the root should be cut off or broken it will sprout and come up again. Calopogon pulchellus, one of our showy native hardy orchids, is now nearly past Its prime, but it may still be seen In great plenty In low mead- ows and edges of marshes, bearing its large purplish-pink flowers on stems from 12 to IS inches long, and it is both attractive and graceful. It Is already finding admirers and on account of its easy method of culture It ought to find more. It can be very successfully grown in pots; five or six bulbs in a pot make a splendid showing. It is also very amenable to culture in the garden, in a moist, shady spot. Our low meadows and marshy spots are now made very attractive by the beautiful yellow, bell-shaped flowers of varieties of the evening primrose, Oenothera frutlcosa. This and the va- rieties O. Fraseri and pilgrim! all make beautiful garden subjects, and are quite attractive and useful all through the months of June and July, and later, If given water and not allowed to go to seed. The ovaries or seed pods should 64 The Plorists' Exchange be removed as soon as the flowers fall, then the plants will continue to throw outside flowering shoots later on in the season. These side shoots commence to throw out serial roots, if staked; if near the ground they will readily root, or if taken off and placed in sand they make nice roots in two or three weeks, when they may be potted or otherwise grown on and make nice salable stock for the following Spring. There is a steadily increasing demand for this class of plants. Their common name, evening primrose, seems a little mis- leading, as the varieties above men- tioned are all day bloomers and are useful for cutting. O. Toungi is a rather stronger grow- ing plant than the above mentioned, bearing a trifle larger flowers. O. Toungi plena is a semi-double form of the last named. Two of the largest and showiest of the genus are O. missouren- sis or O. macrocarpa, a monstrously large yellow flowered variety, with blooms four or five inches across. This is one of our best and choicest border plants and is readily raised from seed or careful division. The other large flowering form is O. csespitosa. O. ex- imia, or marginata, a species from Ne- braska, is the most delicate and showy of the lot. It, too, throws up its flower stems from a tufted base of leaves, some six to nine inches long, on which are produced pure white flowers which gradually change to a delicate rose, and are very fragrant. This cannot be called a good perennial; it has a very different habit from any of the rest of this family. It throws out underground suckers which come to the surface, but it is very impatient of removal, and consequently a little difficult to handle. It is said to root readily from cuttings. O. rosea, sent out some time ago as "Mexican primrose," is hardy with pro- tection, in dry, sandy soils around Phil- adelphia. O. speciosa is a very valuable and handsome member of this family, with good-sized pure white flowers, which are produced nearly all Summer. It is a true perennial. Nearly all the above mentioned plants are native, easily cultivated, and de- serving of extensive culture. HERBERT GREBNSMITH. Cleveland. News Jottings. A visit through the different es- tablishments found everyone busy planting, repairing and getting things in readiness in general. Roses have most all been planted; chrysanthe- mums are a little later than usual this year. Young stock of these is very scarce in this locality, but when all are planted Cleveland will have more than enough to supply all its wants. Carnations will be the next to receive attention, and early planting will be the rule, as the plants are making a wonderful growth, the weather being most favorable. At the club meeting Monday night it was decided to have a handicap bowl- ing tournament, which will be started next Monday at the club's alleys. The committee in charge consists of Messrs. B. Hart, Chas. Graham and Mr. Brann. A good time is promised for all at the final. L. Utzinger, of Glenville, is busy these days installing a new heating system. A goodly number of delegates to the convention will go from here. The final arrangements for the trip will come before the club at its next meeting. All those intending to make the journey should be on hand if possible. Loyd Charlesworth, of Charlesworth & Son, is building an elegant house on Ansel avenue, near the firm's green- houses. S. N. Pentecost has been enjoying, a ten days' vacation. To all those who missed reading the article in last week's Florists' Ex- change, regarding our genial friend's new venture, I will say that Carl Ha- genburger, of Mentor, Ohio, has taken to double harness. Congratulations are in order. John Ringier, representing Bobbink & Atkins, was a recent caller. G. W. S. WASHINGTON.— Business has slack- ened up somewhat the past week. Out- door stock is in splendid shape. Phlox and white hollyhocks are in good demand for funeral work. I also see a few Nel- umbium speeiosura in some of the win- dows, making a very attractive display. C. W. Buffalo. The Week's News. Will Palmer is enjoying work at new building at Lancaster. S. A. An- derson took several days' respite at the Canoe Club on the Canadian shore last week, accompanied by his family. Rachel M. Rebstock has a gay and showy window, accomplished in the dis- play of some mammoth cut stalks of Yucca fllamentosa in full bloom. A meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club was held on Friday evening last, at Kasting's wholesale store, President Wm, Scott in the chair. Prospects in- dicate a goodly attendance at the com- ing S. A. F. convention. The matter of deciding on a route going was held in abeyance, and a committee appoint- ed to look into same, consisting of Messrs. Kasting, Fred G. Lewis and Wm. Scott. A committee, consisting of James Braik, George McClure and P. Weber, was appointed to organize a bowling team to compete at the con- vention. It was decided to hold a picnic of the craft in the near future, and a committee, with full power to ar- range details of same, was appointed in the persons of Chas. H. Keitsch, chairman, to be assisted by Emil C. Bruecker, W. A. Adams, F. G. Lewis and Roland Cloudsley. Edward Slat- tery was elected to membership. Gottlieb Easier, on Hertel avenue, re- cently acquired the lot adjoining his former property, and an added struc- ture has been running for some months. A pleasing business of late is reported here. As the annual appropriations for maintenance of the parks become available, beginning with this current month, and same are of larger amopnt than for some years back, active im- proved work is now the order of the day. At the South Park the big palm house is to be overhauled, and its contents rearranged, while, under Mr. Cowell's directions, the grounds immediately in rear of the conservatories is to be graded. The tussock moth has already played serious havoc among shade trees, par- ticularly the horse chestnuts, which are popularly numerous here. The Board of Aldermen now direct the spraying of the injured trees. The cost is to be met out of the street-cleaning fund. VIDI. Providence. R. I. Jottings* The terrible heat of last week has produced its bad effect upon green- house carnations and roses. Even sweet peas are coming of shorter stem and lower-colored. Business is mod- erate at present, but will probably fin- ish in good form during July. Pierce, of Norwood, is cutting lots of garden stock of good quality. Some of the down-town florists have fallen in line and will close one after- noon in each week during the Summer. There was no quorum at the last Florists' Club meeting, but the presi- dent is making preparations for an outdoor gathering the last week of this month, date to be announced soon. c. S. M. Washington, D. C. Wallace Klmwel is spending his va- cation on his farm. Mr. Haase is also taking a few weeks' vacation. Alex. B. Garden has 20,000 carnations in the field looking very well. He has planted four houses in roses. Mr. Gar- den has secured the services of James Quinn, formerly with Bester, of Ha- gerstown, Md. Messrs. Gude & Bro. are not growing any carnations this year, as the stock never came up to their expectations. They have decided to buy all from the North. Fred H. Kramer will add to his 60,- 000 feet of glass another house, 220x35 feet C. W. W. Boston. The Week's News. A. H. Hews, of the A. H. Hews Co.'s potteries, died at Weston, Thurs- day. July 9, aged 59 years. Leslie H. Fellows, of Hyde Park, and Antoine Leuthy. of Roslindale, sail for Europe this week. John Walsh, manager of the flower market, returns Monday from a two- weeks' vacation. F. J. N. CIiica£:o. Ne^s Items. The growers are busy replanting. This week will see the end of the rose- planting and the beginning of carna- tion-planting, as the plants are larger than for several years past. Early planting of carnations will be the order this season, and with a larger acreage planted, growers will be able to do more sorting than usual. A superior grade of plants "will be housed, and a better quality of cut flowers will be in- sured for the coming Winter. Several of the down-town retailers say trade is as good as usual with them this year. A. Lange is having his usual Summer sales, making a specialty of one kind of flower each day. The Floriania store has given up the cut flower business and gone into the plant trade for the Summer, handling palms and terns principally. O. J. Friedman has turned out several large funeral orders lately. Trade is up to the average with him. C. L. Washburn and family are spend- ing a vacation in the Wisconsin woods. They expect to be gone for about two weeks. E. C. Amling is at his desk again, after a pleasant fishing trip to Antioch, 111. F. Klingel, of P. Reinberg's, is in Michigan recuperating from his recent illness. Leonard Kill is at his post again for a part of the day, after a week's illness. C. M. Dickinson is enjoying a two- weeks' fishing trip at Birchwood Lake, Wis. Andrew Pederson, of Oak Park, has sold his greenhouses and leased the land to Blondul, of Blondul & Vanbur- gen of Oak Park. The ice companies have raised the price of ice 25 per cent, to 30 per cent, higher than before. This will be quite an additional expense for the large wholesalers. George Reinberg is receiving some very good American Beauty roses from his young stock. Poehlman Bros, are receiving some good short Bride from their young stock, and will soon begin cutting from their young stock of American Beauty. W. N. Rudd has been on a trip to one of the lakes in Indiana, flshing. He left July 9. His wife and family are yet in the East Lawrence Becker will devote his glass to the forcing of vegetables the com- ing Winter, believing there is more money in these than in cut flowers. C. Prunner, of E. P. Winterson Co., has gone to the hospital to have an op- eration performed on his foot. The express companies now refuse to handle any empty cases unless deliv- ered at the depots. This will necessi- tate the hiring of an expressman to do the hauling tor the different flrms who are too far from town to send a wagon in for their empties once a week. Vaughan's seed store has a flne dis- play in its windows showing the dif- ferent uses to which raffia can be put. The firm has handled an immense quantity of this material the past sea- son. W. L. Palinsky is building two new houses this Summer, and remodeling his whole place. John Miller is building three new houses for carnations. Visitors: John Degnan, St. Paul, Minn.; A. Nelson, Elmhurst, 111.; M. F. Kyle. Kalamazoo, Mich.; E. G. Hill and wife, Richmond, Ind. ; J. B. San- ger, Boone, la.; J. C. Murray and wife. Peoria. III., and H. Balsley, Detroit, Mich. E. JOHNSTONE. Indianapolis, Ind. News Notes. John Rieman is spending the Summer with his family at Broad Rip- ple, Ind. John Bertermann has gone to Clarke's Lake, Mich. He and his fam- ily expect to spend the Summer there. Geo. Weigand is contemplating a vis- it through the East this Summer. Wal- ter Bertermann also expects to spend his vacation there. The annual outing of the florists oc- curs to-day, July 15. Everything seems favorable for an enjoyable affair. I. B. CANADIAN GROWN Cyclamen Persicum Gigranteum, 2 Inch, ready for repotting, flne strain, per 100, $4.00. Dahlias, for immediate planting, per 100, $3.00. Araucaria £xcelsa, 4-inch, each, 55c. ; 5-lnch, each, 65c. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-lnch, fine, 2^ ft. high, each, 40c. WEBSTER BROS, piantsmen. Hamilton, Canada Ueutlon the Florists' Exchange wheo writing. CANADIAN NEWS Toronto. C. H. A. Convention News. Most of the growers here are very busy fixing up their houses, getting ready to have a few days' enjoyment at convention time. The convention pro- gram is ready for the printer now, ex- cepting the advertising. The arrange- ments for the trade exhibit are better than we have ever before had them. Exhibitors from the United States will have no difficulty with the custom house on this side ns !he exhibition building will for the time be a bonded warehouse. A customs officer will be on the ground, who will clear the goods if sold, and return them without fur- ther trouble. Business is very lively in Canada now, so exhibitors bring- ing in good stock will have no diffi- culty in selling it. Last year, at Ham- ilton, all stock was sold, I believe; here, in Toronto, there is even a better market. Intending exhibitors should write early for space, as we expect every foot will be taken up. Owners of "good things" in the profession should not miss this opportunity to bring them before a section of the trade that knows a good thing and is ready to buy when it is seen. T. M. TORONTO.— Business has now fallen to Summer dullness, with stock still plenti- ful; prices have dropped to the bottom. Roses are offered in some of our stores at 15c per dozen at retail, carnations at 10c. The department stores have sold large quantities of the latter at 10c and 12c per dozen on Saturdays. Asters are coming in, but not freely as yet. Large quantities of hardy perennials are seen in the stores and in the flower market; but more are offered than en be sold. Sweet peas are abundant: they are generally of very good quality. TThe weather has been favorable for outside stock: asters, carnations, violets, etc., are looking very well. "T. M. m BARABOO. WIS.— Charles R. Hender- son has purchased a greenhouse plant on Birch street and will enter the florist busi- ness. PIQUA, O. — F. H. Frisch has succeeded the Piqua Floral Company here. He is re- building" three greenhouses in modern style. JAjVIESVILLE. N. Y.— The partnership of Miller i& Clark was dissolved July 1, I. J. Clark continuing the business. Theo. Miller intends going into business on his own account. CLOSTER, N. J.— On and after July 1, 1903, the rosegrowing establishment, here- tofore conducted by Ernst G. Asmus, at Closter, Bergen county, N. J., will be conducted under the title of E. G. Asmus & Son. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. FALL. RIVER, MASS. — John L^annigan will build a greenhouse 25 x 79 feet. TONA WANDA. N. T.— C- Schnell is en- larging his greenhouse. NORTHAMPTON. MASS.~A. B. Graves is building enlarged greenhouses. < ST. PETER. IVnNN.— T. Kloss has torn down two of his small greenhouses, and will erect a large one. BARABOO. WIS.— M. F. Foley, of the I Great Northern Nursery, will build one ■ greenhouse. | OLNET. ILL.— J. P. Wilson is adding about 6,000 feet of glass to his establish- ment. BYFIELD, MASS.— Mr. Graham will erect a greenhouse to grow cucumbers and other vegetables in Winter. STERLING. ILL.— J. H. Swartley & Son will build a carnation house to cover a ground space of 85 x 100 feet. July 18, 1903 The Piorists' Hxchange 65 t Review ot tbe market ) NEW YORK.— T\TiiIe it cannot be said that business is any better than it was a week ago, there has been such a shorten- ing up in the supplies of some kinds of flowers that better prices have been pos- sible in some instances, for white roses, white carnations and longiflorum lilies. Although it is now past the middle of July, the quality of the carnations on the market is quite good — better, in fact, than a month ago. Roses are very light In quantity and if it were not for the Kai- serin Augusta Victoria that some growers have been successful with, w^hite roses would be a very scarce article, indeed, as there are very few Bride at command. Lilies have taken a jump upwards, and are now worth 6c and Sc each; on the other hand, lily of the valley cannot be cleared out at any figure. Cattleyas are not selling nearly so well as they might; good medium-sized flowers are to be had at 35c each, though 50c and 60c each is the asking price of C. Dowiana and C. gigas respectively. The supply of asters and gladiolus is steady, though neither is plentiful as yet. Sweet peas are in abun- dance, and there has been no change in values. A few Lfilium auratum have ap- peared— just a dozen or two. Smilax, as- paragus and adiantum continue In poor demand; there seemingly is very little use for these greens at this particular season of the year. BOSTON.— The usual Midsummer quiet now pervades business. There is an enor- mous supply of V9ry inferior stock and scarcely any good flowers are to be had. There is littk or ro demand for those now coming in. and it Is hard to fill what few orders are ret-t ived for choice stock. In roses outside of Kalserin Victoria Vic- toria, which are fairly good, there are no good blooms. American Beauty are all stem and very little flower. Bride and Bridesmaid are played out. being small and mildewed, and flowers of the latter variety bleached. Buyers make prices. and such stock is usually cleaned out in bulk, ho account of quantity being taken at all. In carnations the same conditions pre- vail and prices range from 10c to 35c per 100. a few of the better sorts fetching 75c and $1.00 per 100. Sweet peas were never more plentiful nor so cheap as now; in fact, it hardly pays to pick them at the prices realized^ which range from 2c to 6c or Sc per 100. Candytuft, feverfew, etc., are almost given away. Lily of the valley probably does as well as anything, but much of this stock is very poor. F. J. N. CHICAGO. — Trade the past week has not been any too good, either in the wholesale houses or in a retail line. In the latter there is no call for flowers, except for funeral orders. No good stock Is coming in In any great quantities, and shipping orders consume the supplies available. The street dealers are reaping a good harvest, their stock-in-trade con- sisting mostly of roses and carnations. They also handle a large quantity of sweet peas, selling them at 5c per bunch, while roses are sold by them for 25c per dozen, carnations at three dozen for 25c. But this Is for stock that could not be dis- posed of in anv other way, it being sold to them in bulk. At the present writing. Tuesday, trade has improved considerably over that of last week. Not so much stock is coming in. and prices are a trifle firmer. Ameri- can Beautv are not over-plentiful, the best grades selling at from 52.00 to $3.00 per dozen, while the other grades mav he bought at from §3.00 per 100 to $1.50 per dozen. The supply of tea roses has dropped since last week; the best are sold at from $4.00 to $5.00 per 100, with the ex- ception of some good Kalserin Augusta Victoria and LIbertv. The former are bringing $S.OO per 100, the latter $2.00 per dozen, and more of them could be sold at that price if obtainable. Carnations are not so abundant as last week, still there are enough to meet all demands. While some extra good flowers are selling at from $1.00 to $1.50 per 100, the great bulk are disposed of at a price that is almost unquotable. Sweet peas were in over-abundance the past week, but the supply has shortened up consid- erably, due to the Incessant rains during the latter part of the w^eek. As a conse- nuence. the prices has been better — 10c to 25c per 100 being the ruling figure. Gladioli and other outdoor garden flow- ers are In abundance. The former are selling at $2.00 to $4.00. Early asters are found In some of the commission houses in small quantities, and are quoted at $1.25 . per 100. Greens of all kinds are plentful. R. J. KANSAS CITY.— In the cut flower mar- ket roses are slow at $1.00 per dozen; the quality is poor. Some dealers look up in surprise when American Beautv are men- tioned, "any old kind." from $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen. Carnations sell at 50c per dozen; are decidedly miniature. Lilies, rubrum and album "are good at 75c to $1.00 per dozen. Sweet peas are suffering from heat, and are quoted at 15c per 100. D. INDIANAPOLIS.— AJI branches of the business are dull. There Is little funeral work, and the regular counter trade has greatly decreased during the past week. Cool bright weather has made stock plen- tiful. Asters may be had in quantities at $1.00 to $1.50 per hundred. They sell well, and retail at 35c per dozen. Gladi- olus are eagerly taken by the retailers at $5.00 per hundred. The lighter shades sell far better than the dark ones. Sweet peas are getting smaller, and soon will be out of the market; 25c per hundred is asked for them. The first Lillum rubrum have appeared. They are wholesaled at 75c per dozen, retailing at $1.00 to $1.S0 per dozen. Harrisii and auratum lilies are also to be had in numbers; they whole- sale at $1.50 per dozen, retail, $3.00 per dozen. The demand for roses is very poor. Bridesmaid and Brtde retail at 75c to $1.50 per dozen. Kalserin Augusta Victoria, at $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen: Liberty, $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen, and American Beauty, $1.50 to $5.00 per dozen. Carnations are not so plentiful as a week ago; good varieties sell at $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. In this section. President McKinley leads all others by a wide mar- gin, at this season. It retains its sizg, stem and color, and does not suffer from disease as do the other varieties in this vicinity. Other flowers in the market are candy- tuft, feverfew, snapgragon, California poppies, daisies and heliotrope. I. B. ST. LOUIS. — The dull Summer season is now upon us, and over the counter trade is very slow. About the only kind of work the re'tailers can count on is for funerals. The market is in such a condition just now that verj'' little can be said, either about the stock coming in or prices. The roses that are offered are generally poor, and anything good sells well; from $3.00 to $4.00 per hundred is asked for good Bride and Bridesmaid. A few extra Kal- serin Augusta Victoria brought $4.00. American Beauty of the first quality are not to be had. There are plenty of car- nations for the demand, which are sold at $1.00 per hundred, with a few^ fancies at $1.50. Sweet peas are still very plen- tiful, but are not selling as well as they have done. These, with other outdoor flowers, such as asters, candytuft, tube- roses and hydrangeas, show the effects of the hot and dry weather. The green mar- ket is well supplied with almost every- thing at the usual prices. While the retailers are taking things easy, our growers are busy making addi- tions and improvements about their places. They say that a good soaking; rain Is needed to put outdoor stock in better condition. ST. PATRICK. CLEVELAND. — Trade Is down to the lowest mark and all sorts of flowers are in great oversupply, especially carnations; loads are finding their way to the dump pile. Roses have suffered severely the past week on account of the intense heat. Sweet peas are still coming in quite freely, and the quality is good. Some speciosum, album and rubrum lilies appeared the past week, but not enough to quote on. The prices asked for the week were as fol- lows: Roses, teas. $2.00 to $4.00 per hun- dred; carnations. 50c to $1.00; sweet peas, $1.00 per thousand; speciosum lilies, $6.00 per hundred; adiantum ferns, 75c; com- mon ferns and galax, $1.00 per hundred. G. W. S. BUFFALO. — In supply of blooms, quite the opposite condition exists from that of a week ago. The quantity coming in Is meager and quality quite low. As trade runs veiT light, all needed demands are fully served, however. VIDI. The Ormsby Patent. Referring to the item under the head- ing of Melrose, Mass. (page 629, issue of May 30, last), wherein it was stated that the suit brought by Edwin Orms- by against M. D. A^'aughn for alleged infringement of patent had been decid- ed in favor of the defendant, it appears that the information given was not al-. together correct. A bill in equity was brought by Mr. Ormsby against Vaughn in the United States Court. The evidence taken showed that Vaughn was only a work- man, and the judge said he would not hold him liable to answer. The prin- cipal in the case is said to be George W. Hunt, of Atlantic avenue, and suit has now been brought against him by Mr. Ormsby in the sum of $20,000 for alleged infringement of the Ormsby patent. The case is to be tried in the United States Circuit Court next Octo- ber or November. Mr. Ormsby claims that his patent is good and valid, and intends to resist any and all attempts to infringe it. i New York. News of the Weefa. The matter of the appropriation for the proposed plant and flower mar- ket (Clinton market) came before the Board of Apportionment and Estimate on Wednesday, July 15. A large dele- gation was present. The board was addressed on the subject by Alderman Doull and ex-Judge Lynn. The sub- ject was referred to the controller for investigation. That official seems de- sirous that the city be guaranteed as to the number of stand holders who will occupy the market. About one hundred growers have agreed to take stands, and, doubtless, were the project an as- sured fact, many more would do so. The outing committee of the New York Florists' Club is desirous to close up all accounts, and those who have not yet remitted for their advertise- ments in the program will confer a great favor on the committee by doing so at the earliest possible moment. The Brooklyn retailers have been quite busy lately, and, as the whole- sale price of flowers has been low, the retailers have been having quite a har- vest. Few cities have a street with so many flower stores and permanent out- door flower stands as has Fulton street, Brooklyn. J. V. Phillips has been so busy of late that he is not sure whether or not he will have any time to take a vacation this Summer. John Weir, probably the most even- tempered florist on earth, is busy every day in the year, and could not even take time to attend the New York Florists' Club's outing — ^a fact much re- gretted by his many New York friends. James Mallon's Sons are to be seen putting funeral designs together every da3^ in the week; though later in the season we shall no doubt hear accounts of famous crabbing excursions and of the large crabs that are hauled in with finger ring attachments. Mallon & Son keep a great array of plants at their stand, corner of Hano- ver place and Fulton street; five-inch pot aster plants in full flower have been a feature this week. At the corner of Hoyt street is lo- cated the stand of Abrams, and at Gal- latin place, a block or two lower down, a Greek is doing business in a base- ment, over the door of which is the leg- end. "A Floral Design for One Dollar." Hicks & Crawbuck, wholesale florists, Brooklyn, are receiving regular ship- ments of dahlias and asters. A. H. Langjahr reports a good de- mand for white roses and white sweet peas. The call for all other flowers, however, is extremely small. The meeting place of the S. A. F. O. H. for 1904 is already a topic of conver- sation in some circles here, and opin- ions are freely expressed as to the de- sirability of keeping the convention away from any city where a national exposition is in full swing. Some ar- gue that it is best for the society when its meetings are the main attraction in the city in which the convention is held; then the delegates can devote all the time necessary to attend the ses- sions and have better opportunities for getting acquainted with each other than is possible when so much sight- seeing is to be done. The employees of George Stumpp, the Fifth Avenue retail florist, had a very enjoyable outing to Staten Island on Wednesday. Walter F. Sheridan is home again, having been spending a few days up the State. C. A. Small, of J. H. Small & Sons, is in Washington. D. C, this week. T. Miller, "W. F. Sheridan's chief salesman, will spend the next two weeks on a vacation in Sullivan Coun- ty. Those who want photographs of the group taken during the club outing at Witzel's Point can get them from L. S. "White, 105 Fourth avenue. New York. The price is 50c. each. John I. Raynor will leave to-day (Saturday) for a short vacation. Miss H. Walreich, cashier for Alex. J. Guttman, is enjoying a three weeks* vacation In Sullivan County. James Coyle and W. Baker, of Wm. Ghormley'g store, are spending their vacations, and will be gone for two weeks. C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., is home from an extended trip to Virginia and other pjarts of the country. Tlie large Pierson-8efton greenhouse that Ernst G. Asmus is having erect- ed on his Closter, N. J., place, is Hear- ing completion. L. Miller, one of the salesmen for L. M. Noe, is spending a vacation at Port Jervis. The sympathy of the craft will go out to Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Daille- douze, who have been so suddenly be- reaved of their only daughter, Edna, who died after a few days' illjiess of scarlet fever, and was interred on Sun- day, July 12. The deceased young lady lacked five months of being sixteen years old, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her for her lovable dis- position and the sweetness of her per- sonality. Visitors in town : J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg. Pa., and H. H. Groff, the gladiolus hybridist, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Philadelpliia, News Notei. The flower business is very quiet. All the stores are turning attention to fixing up greenhouses and over- hauling accessories in readiness for next season. The bowling contest ended on Wednesday night. The following team will represent our club at Milwaukee: George M. Moss, Walter Yates, F. Po- ntes, F. Adelberger. William Robert- son, Robert Kift, with D. T. Connor as substitute. The names may not be given in exact order as to scores. A full list of the games played will appear next week. The team noted is a strong one. and each should give a good ac- count of himself at the convention, they being all well-tried men, and all have had considerable experience in prominent matches this past season. Wm. Tricker, for the past eight years in charge of the aquatic department of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., at Riverton, N, J., has left that firm, and is open for engagement either on a commercial or private place. He is well known and fully qualified to handle a large place, and should not have any difiiculty in securing a position. Henry F. Mitchell reports a good Summer business at his seed store. Lal- ium Harrisii are expected this week, also large freezias. Wm. T. Philler. manager of the retail store of D. Landreth & Sons, is away on his vacation. He was around Niag- ara when last heard from. H. Waterer has received word from Bermuda that his lilies are the best looking lot seen this season. John N. May and Miss May, with two lady friends, are at John "Westcott's bungalow at Waretown, on Barnegat Bay, having a grand time. A. B. Cartledge spent three days at Waretown this week with his son and daughter. Fish are plentiful there, and all report large catches. DA^rCD RUST. ScrantoD, Pa. T, B. McClintock has purchased the one acre of corner property opposite his establishment on Jefferson street, and in connection with a large dwelling house will erect four more greenhouses for carnations. This concern is doing a large business, growing herbaceous stock for cutting in large quantities. Morel Bros, are also adding three new houses to meet the increased de- mand for stock in the cut flower line. Prospects for business for three years are excellent, strikes having been set- tled and an agreement made for that period. S. TOBACCO POWDER THE BLACK STUFF FINE .,__=_ ^,._ ^ ^ — .;. TTTHENyou cannot f nmigate with onr f^mi grating: Powdery ou can applj- onr Black Stnff Fine " direct to the plants ; it ia strong and equally effective in doors or out for extennination of all plant pests. Tour money back If it is imsatisfactorv. Trial 5-pound package for nothinK if yon will pay the express enarges on it. Write Dept. E. TEE H. A. STOOIBOFF CO., 116, 117, IIS Vest Street Seip Tcrk. i lff«ntloa til* WloriMtB' Wrrbawf wbra writiar- 66 The Plorists' Exchange THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET 1224 Cherry Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. We have the largest stock of STTMMER FLOWERS in the city, and can supply your Tvants. Open from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturdays 7 A.M. to 12 M. until further notice- 1 1 PROVINCE ST. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wliolesale Gro"wer CUTQREENS Asparagus, Smilax, Sprengerl and Adiantum. xei. »8 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing. A. J. FELLOURIS Wholesale and Retail Dealer IN ALI. EXNDS OF Evergreens GALAX Bronze and Green $1.00 per 1000. r:? C O VT C F" A?tCY, $1.60 per lOOO. rCKi^^ DAGGER, V5C. per 1000. 468 SIXTH AVENUE, Bet. 28tli and 29tli Sts. NEW YORK. Telephone, 1431 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange ghen writing. WE HAVE REMOVED TO Order Direct from Headquarters We carry the largest and most complete line of Florists' Hardy Supplies. Daggrer and Fancy Ferns, best quality, $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larKer orders. Bronze or < " b.K HAITD MADB. 1500 a« " e.oo 48 9 In. pots In crate, $3.60 1000 3 •■ 5(K) 4810 '• " 4.80 800 S« " B.BO 2411 " " 3.60 500 4 •■ •' 4.50 84 U " •• 4.80 320 5 " 4 51 1314 •• •• 4 80 144 6 ■• 8.13 616 •' •' 4.60 Seed pane, Bsme price ^s pots. Send for prloe list of Cyllndere for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn VaBCB, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. AddresBHllflnffer Bros. PottorT. Fort Edward, N. It . Or Atj&ust Rolkbe & Sons, New York Agenta, 51 Baeolat STBasT, Nbw Tobk City. (Wpfitlon thp Florlstp' liJxchanffe when writing .I.CrT^ *^^l«ltali■llll^lllllllllllllllillll^ll*ll 0. Upntinn thi* Flortaf ' BlTcbiing» whPP wrIHng. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... Established 18SO. 155 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICAGO. UrattoB tta* notliti' lllTf>«»g» )rh» wrltlis. San Francisco. Since one evening this week a florally impregnated thought-wave has struck this town, winning the fondest sort of reception. The general belief now Is, that after a season or two the first prominent sight to attract the atten- tion of visitors on arriving here will be a mammoth cone-shaped formation with a covering of perennial greenery, Pyrus americana. palms and bright- colored flowers. All this as a substitu- tion beauty object instead of the un- inviting sight that is now, and ever has been, known as Mount Telegraph, an unkempt and decidedly unsightly ele- vation of prominence. For some time it has been a question with the city's aldermanlc body as to whether or not the people would stand for the $600,000 bond issue that would b- required for the removal of Tele- graph hill, but since the meeting the other night of the city's Trades Coun- cil, addressed by Mrs. J. R. Martin, president of the California State Floral Association, and Mrs. Ella M. Sexton, president of the Women's Press Asso- ciation, and ladies of other California societies, a unity of city sentiment has formed in line. The ladies before retir- ing from the meeting were assured by the president of the Trades Council that their pleadings to "save the hill and convert it into a public park would be indorsed by the council In resolutions," which same was done af- ter the ladies retired. VISITORS: Mr. Northrup, of Minne- apolis, arrived here the last week of June. On the 6th of July Thomas Ren- nie, of Toronto, is due to arrive. ALVIN. 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. Uontlon th«* FlorlBfa' BTcbangg when writing. Foley Floral Foto^raphs Send for my Floral Album, size 1 2x 1 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 Flortata' Bachange when writing. Berberis Oregonium Mahonia. ^ Seventy-five nicely arched sprays, containing 12 to 16 beautiful glossy green leaves each. Last- ing qualities of a palm. Packed securely and sent by mall or express to any florist or dealer In the United States, charges paid, for $1.00. J.H.HOWE, Florist, 'IIaV/l'^'.^w^sh*." Mpntlnn thp Flnrlntff* BTphange wbpn writing. FOI SOUTHEnN WILD SMILill Where quality is first conslderfttlon, write, wire or phone the introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. Or their Agents ; L. J. Kbebhoveb, New York; J. B. Deamud, Ohic^o; H. Batebsdoefeb & Co., Philadelphia ; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo ; H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; J. M. MgGullough's Sons, Oincinnati, Ohio. Mentlno the Florlits' Exchange when writing. Bronze or Green, $1.00 per 1000; 76 cts. per 1000 in 5000 lots. Leucothoe Sprays, bronze or green, $1.00 per 100; Fancy Ferns, $2.00 per 1000: Green Sheet Moss, fresh stock, $2.50 per bbl. sack; Sphagnum Moss, $1.75 per bale. Small Green Galas for violets, $1.00 per 1000. All kinds of florists' sup- plies. L. J. KRESHOVER, "°i'e'^i^„X'' Tel. 597 Madlaon Square. UentloD ttaa Florlsta' BidMDC* wh« wiltliic. Baltimore. Club Outing. On Thursday, July 9, about fifty members of tlie club enjoyed an out- ing at Blenheim, the country place of Mr. Wm. Lanahan. The first thing to attract attention was a large arch at the entrance, with the inscription, "Welcome to the Gardeners' Club, 1903." We then passed through to the fine lawn of twenty-seven acres, with Its grand old trees and handsome winding driveways. Jacob H. Keplinger, the manager, led the way to the large Summer house, where refreshments were served, and a welcome was ex- tended by Mr. Keplinger. While par- taking of the good things we were fur- ther entertained with music by a harp- ist; then, after an inspection tour of the entire premises, were again invited to gather on the lawn (which was by this time aglow with electric lights and Chinese lanterns), and there found a long table filled with eatables and more to drink. Just here I ought to say the owner of this place is also owner of the Hunter Rye Whiskey distillery, the whiskey that made "high balls" fam- ous. A number of speeches were made. Messrs. Ijanahan and Keplinger re- sponded and invited us to come again next year. C. W. Kesser, of Philadelphia, was among the guests. Netrs Jottings. Gilbert H. Patterson, who has been quite sick, having been overcome by the heat last week, is much im- proved. On Sunday last there was a very se- vere storm, doing much damage to out- side crops, especially Maman Cochet roses and sweet peas. This caused the supply to be very short the early part of this week. JOHN J. PERRY. Utica, N. Y. Ne\rs Jottings. Wm. Mathews, I will venture to say, has the finest house, of about 1,800 plants, of Mrs. Lawson carnation, in the State. Tou can see money on every plant. He has also a fine lot of The Marquis plants, that will be plant- ed this week. He has grown them on the bench from the propagating bed. Mr. Mathews will rebuild two houses this Summer. Wm. P. Pfeifer has his new house well under way. Peter Crowe has sold 6,000 plants of his Adiantum Croweanum fern to S. A. Baur, of Erie, and has shipped them all. They filled one large freight car. Trade is quite dull all around; but there is plenty of work repairing. A. O. Gassell, formerly with L. E. Marquisee, of Syracuse, has taken thj management of H. H. Nicholson's place, at Trenton, N. J. We shall ex- pect to see some fine carnations. Noth- ing else is grown at this place. The young son of Donald MacLane fell and hurt his hand very badly last Wednesday, but the doctor says he thinks that the danger is about over. Last Wednesday night brought out a large number of the bowlers. Wm. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, was here, and the boys expected to see some large scores, but I think he must have been a little excited in a strange place, as I look over his score. Elwood Brant, of Madison, N. J., was also present, but he did not roll. Altogether we had a very fine time. F. A. Lord, of Lord & Burnham, was in town on Thursday looking after the interests of his house. Mrs. J. A. Valentine, of Denver, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Crowe, left last Friday, July 10, for home, by the way of New Tork and Galveston. QUIZ. TRENTON, N. J.— A. Ribsam, a nurseryman, has a very fine line of privet, in all sizes, ranging from 2 to 15 feet in height. Frank Lincoln, retail florist, reports a steadily increasing business. Carl E. Taube. the Opera House Flower Store, reports a very fine busi- ness the present season and Intends building more glass this Summer. B. Jnly 18, 1908 The Hlorists' Exchange 67 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26tli St., Kew York CooGAN Building ConslenincntH uf Flr^t-Clnss Stock SolUtted Telciihono : 2438 ]\r;uTisiin Siinaro CUT FLOWER exchange! Oooffan Bulldlne, 6th Ave. and S6th St. NEW VORE Open every Morning at 5 o'clock for the Sale I of Cut Flowers Tliis la not a eoininiasion house; the market conBlsts of individual stands "Wall Space for advertising: purposes to Kent J. DONA.LDSON, Secretary II JAMES McMANUS, 1^::$J^ 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. ^T- -^^ ALWAYS ON - ^^ T HAND I ^3 ^5 A aPBCIALXY. THE HIGHEST GRADE OF A aPBCIALXY. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES J. J. PERKINS, Wholesale Florist specialties R Q S E S'C A R N AT I O N S' V I O L ETS 115 West 30tli Street, New York 48 wesTsorii., n. y. TELEPHONE 956 IVIAD. SQUARE R. W PERKINS, MANAGER Shipping Orders attended to Promptly. Consignments of good stock can always be handled; quick returns GUAEANTEED. Kstablished 187%. GR.O\(rER..S, ATTENTION! Alwaj's Ready to Keceive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 West 29th Street^ ^EW YORK TeleiJlione Call 551 Madison Square violets Roses carnalloDS Established 18S8 orchids YOUNG St NUGENT . . '\f\f liolesetle f^loi^lstis . . Am. Beaat>^, Liberty, Sunrise, Bride, Brides- maid, Bleteor, Oolden Qate, and all otber I.ead- ing Varieties of Roses. GATTLEYAS, 42 W- 28th Street, NEW YORK ^=V=V^rt«;V^=V=t=rv=-'^ THE PIONEER BOUSE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone. 167 Madison Square, V, I am receiving a full line of all Seasonable Flovpers daily, and can fill out-of-town orders promptly. Personal attention given to all orders. Open every morning at 6 o'clock. I J. K. ALLEN, 106 West 28tli St., New York | ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist All Seasonable Flowers and Novelties | at Proper Prices can be had at 52 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK | TELEPHONE, 1738 MADIBON SQtIABE ▲AAAAA ▲▲▲▲▲▲ ^AAAA A ▲▲▲▲▲▲ ■ JAMES A. HAMMOND i OOMHIBBIOir DSAJLBB IN ^ CUT FLOWERS I ConstffnmentB Solicited. c 113 West 30th 5treet, NEW YORK w Telephone 854 Madtson Square. C ■ TTTTTT ▼TTTTTTTTTVT TTTTTT ■ HICKS & CRAWBUCKl Wholesale Florists AND DEALEES IM Florists' Supplies. 108 LIVINGSTON ST., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tel. 3660-31)61 Main JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 W. 30tH St. Consignments Solicited MEW YORK | Telephone 280 Mahison Square TEE NEW YORK CDT FLOWER CO. SS and S7 West 26tli St. Wholesale Florists Daily Reports Weekly Payments | Tel. 2289 Mad. Sq. 2034 Mad. Sq. J. A. MfLLAJSO I Manager W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Stalpper of all varieties ol Cat Flo-wers T..KPHo».s:{™»Madi^SiSS 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Ivnoiesale Prices of Gut Flowers, Hew YorR, Jolg \J, 1903. Prices qaoted are by tlie liundrefl unless ottier-wise noted. f A. Beauty, fancy — special " extra No. 1 I " Culls & ordinary 2 Queen of Edgely Bride. 'Maid, fancy — spc'l ' extra No. 1 .... No. 2 Golden Gat« Liberty Meteor AblANTUM " Croweandm a.bparagds Call AS. cattleya8 cypripediumb dendrobidm formosum Daisies S I 10.00 to 5.00 to 4 00 to 1.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .75 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to .25 to 1.00 to 25.00 to to 25.00 to to to to 20.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 20.00 4.00 3 00 2.00 1.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 .35 1.25 50.00 00.00 r luf'r grades, all colore ; White ' .Standard ! Varieties 1 Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. S "Fancy — ^ ('The highest <0 grades of O standard var.) (_ Novelties Asters Gladiolus Lilies Lilt of the Valley Mignonette — ordinary fancy Smilax Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per bunch .35 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .50 to 4 00 to 6.00 to to .50 to to 6.00 to .02 to .01 to to .50 .7.5 .75 .75 .75 l.OU 1.00 1.00 1.00 l.flO .75 5.00 8.00 1.00 1.00 6.00 .04 .03 WALTER F. SHERIDAN H. 0. BZZDEI, RIEDEL & Wholesale p. D. Spioee SPICER Florists Telegraph your wants. Everything in the line of cut flowers shipped to all parts of the U. S. Send for weekly price list. 34 W. 29th St., New York Telephone 3039 Madison Square GEORGE SALTFORD Author of "How to Make Money Growing Violets " Wholesale Florist Violets and Carnations a Specialty Consignments Solicited. 46 West 29th St. Mew York Telephone 3393 Madison Square I B. 5. SLINN, Jr.,> Wholesale Florist,^iroJe'r co"!?' 56 & 57 W. 26ib St, New York. Specialties— Violets and Shipping orders reeeive pm: <"'oTisi'_nniifiit^ Sialic Telephone 2li:i:i M.un-it: Swainsona iil>t attention Wl»lesale commission Dealer Id Receiving Extra Quality AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. Telephone 902 Madison Square. Cut Flowers 39 W. 28th St., New YorK. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING AMERICAN BEAITT-r, BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, LIBERTY, METEOR, I.II.'ir OK THE VAI,I,EY, CARMATIOKB. JOHN I. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. TBLEFHONB, 1998 UADISOM SQUABE. Wehaveaflne grade of every- thing in market at present. Send us a Trial Order and we will do the rest. EDW. C. HORAIN 55 West 28th Street 481 Madison Sqnsre, NElV YORK CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Eto. CHAS. 5MITH Wholesale Florist 55 and S7 W. 26th St., Hew Tori COOGAN BlTILnLKG Conslenmenta of First-Class Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Fkank H. Teaendlt Chakles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS 38 West 28tli Street, HEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE | - Telephones. 793 and 709 Madiaon Sqnare CO.VSIGXMENT.? SOLICITEP JOHN YOUNfi Wholesale Florist I 51 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK Tziephone: 1905 UADISON SQUARE 68 The Plorists' Hxchange SUMMER ROSES Open from 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. During; July and August close on Sat- urdays at 1 p.m. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1612 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Sweet Peas, Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. WM. J. BAKER, 1432 So. Penn. Sq. PHtLADELPHIA, PA. Telephone connection. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Mo. 130S Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Eeystone 'Ptiones EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA Bet. market and Chestnut Sts. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND Telephone l-4a-a6-A. PITTSBURG CLT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists =^ PITTSBtBO, PA. LEO NIESSEN, 1217 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. all cut f^lowers _ HEADQUARTERS FOR ^-9f Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo^ Wi ;rs- Per 100 Nam« and Varletlef Boston July 8, 1903 PhU'delpbla July 14, 1903 Baltimore July 15, 1903 Buffalo July 16, 1903 Pittsburg July 13, 1903 A BEAUTY, fancy— special to to 16.00 12.00 to 25.00 8.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to to to 5.00 to to to to ..:... to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to 2.00 to to to .50 to .75 to .00 to .60 to to to to to to to to 26.00 to to to to to to to to to .... to to to to i2.00 to to .10 to to c'.oo '3.06 3.00 '3.06 '".60 1.00 1.00 20.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to to to to 3.00 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to .40 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 26.00 12.00 8.00 2.00 20.00 to 30.00 15 00 to 18.00 <• No 1 6.00 to 12.00 .50 to 2.50 " Oulls and Ordinary Queen oJ Edgely 9 Bride, 'Maid, lancy— special .. 2.00 to 4.00 to . . to 6.00 to to to to 5.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 to 35.00 to 50.00 ... to .. . to 6 00 1 • < 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 '".75 1.25 1.25 1.26 1.25 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 'i'.'do 50.00 "!l5 4.00 is.'o'o 4.00 16.00 '".'do 4.00 to 6 00 » " No. 1 2.00 to 4.00 .50 to 1.00 2.00 to 3 00 9 •• No. 2 K.A.Victoria Liberty 2.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6 no Meteor to Perle .' O f « t J ( 1 1 < b A A 0 D T) BCHIDS— Oattleyas to Oyprlpedlums to to Inferior grades, all colors a ( White 2STANDABD J Pink .36 to .60 to .75 to .75 .76 to 1.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 to to to to to .75 to 1.00 26.00 to 60.00 to .50 to .76 1.00 to 1.26 1.00 to 1 25 1.00 to 1.25 to 1.50 to 2.00 - ( Yellow and var. to .75 to 1.00 s'"£?id^nf' i Eed..::::::::;::;."" to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.50 to .75 to 1.00 30.00 to 50.00 3.00 to 4.00 to .25 to .60 to 3.00 to 8.00 J standard var) I Yellow and var. to 1.00 1.60 to 2.00 to ... DIANTUM io.b'o .60 to 40.00 to 26.00 to 50.00 to to .10 to 3.00 to to to 2.00 to to .50 to 1.00 to .10 to a G H L L m N P s 81 S T V AT. AT T.F.AVTWl . . to .10 LADIOLuS 4.00 to 6.00 ILIE8 to ... to to 3.00 to 4.00 to to to to 10.00 to 16.00 to .25 to .60 to to TT.T OTT TTTP'. VAT.T.TT.Y 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to IQNONETTB — Ordinary " Fancy to . to io'.bo '".26 to to to 10.00 to to .06 to iNSIEB .. to to 16.00 to 20.00 ttHiAX 12.00 to 16.00 SYEET PEA8 .06 to .16 .25 to .50 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Marrlsll Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPBIETORS CITY hall cut flower MARKET, 15 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Kalserins rieteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations Can furnish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071. Headqnarters in Western to York Tor ROSES, CARNATIONS And'all kinds of Season" . lablefFlowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLOR'STS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 48IWa8lilngtonSt. BUFFALO, N.Y. TELEPHONE SENECA 620 GrvEUsATniiL. We Oak Please Tou. UeDtloB the norlMa' Bzehanc. wk.i writing. Wholesale Florists, j' jobbers ih Always on Hand: / ?^l(^ rt nrttn^nt BRIDESMAIDS, C^-^^ TLUniOlO ""V#^ SUPPLIES A. Q% ' FLORISTS' VASES. Jy ' Horticultural AuctioDeers. J 84 Hawlby Street, BOSTON, Mention the Florists' Bxchange wben writing, THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Price, $3.60. Keady. Write for sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Ouans Street, N. Y, Kansas City, Mo. News Jottings. July weather at 94 degrees has not been accompanied with such a high percentage of trade. Short hours and long vacations are in order. The copious rains of the past week have done much for the carnations afield. Some houses have been plant- ed directly from 3-inch pots, but in this locality it has not been demon- strated that this manner of handling is better than the field plan. Violets planted out early were pushed along rapidly, but the few weeks of dry weather have checked them some- what. Insects of all descriptions have made their appearance in myriads hereto- fore unknown. H. P. rose beds have been totally stripped of foliage by cat- erpillars, and the shrubbery tiorders have suffered greatly from red spider and aphis. The soft maple, so popular in this section, is rather a nuisance at present, owing to the caterpillars de- stroying its foliage, which falls on the sidewalks and passersby. G. M. Kellogg. Pleasant Hill, is re- placing the last of the old range of houses by more modern ones, thus completing the best establishment west of Chicago. J. H. Vesey is sending in unusually good carnations for July. W. L. Rock and family are spending a month in the East. Miss Dalley has returned from New York after a three weeks' visit. Mrs. Edgar has disposed ofher store interests, and is now in Arizona for her health. The new store recently fitted up by Miss J. E. Murray is rapidly proving that the change was a good one. Miss Alma Beeler is enjoying her vacation near Boston and up the Hud- son. D. New Haven, Conn. The New Haven County Horticultur- al Society held a meeting July 7. The meeting was called to accept the amendment to the charter of said soci- ety passed by the general assembly in 1S54. authority having been duly grant- ed by Section 12 of an act validating certain irregularities and omissions passed at the January general assem- bly, 1903. A new seedling fern was exhibited by Ernest Carrol, gardener for Mr. N. W. Kendall, and was highly commented upon by those present. One new mem- ber was accepted, and two more ap- plications were submitted. An interesting essay was read on the San Jose scale by John Handyside. and illustrations were shown of an enemy to the scale which has been discovered in China and brought to this country by Professor Marlatt of the Depart- ment of Agriculture in "Washington, and it bids fair to exterminate this terrible pest. Raleigh, H. C. J. L. O'Quinn has bought out the firm of J. L. O'Quinn Co.. and will en- large the greenhouse plant to three times its present capacity. The hot sun and parching winds are very severe on all outdoor stock here. Carnations in the field are standing the untoward weather conditions very well. Qulnn has some ten to twelve thousand plants set out, in 12 or more varieties. An occasional wedding and lots of funeral work keep cut flower supplies well cleaned up. Denver. An Annual Picnic. The fourth annual picnic of the Park Floral Company was participated in by about forty members of the com- pany and their families and friends. The celebration was held in the beau- tiful Canyon of Turkey Creek, about twenty miles from Denver. A special car carried the party to the town of Morrisson, thence it went by mount- ain wagons to the camp grounds. The Turkey Creek Canyon is the most ro- mantic of all the canyons adjacent to Denver, consequently is much patron- ized. After a munificent repast, which, it is unnecessary to state, all enjoyed after a long drive in the exhilarating air of the Rocky Mountain region, a few remarks were made appropriate to the occasion. In the absence of our spokesman of the day, Phil Scott, it fell to the lot of John Berry to present to our president, J. A. Valentine, on behalf of the employees, a token of their esteem in the shape of a travel- ing case. Mr. Valentine responded in his usual happy mood, thanking those present for their consideration of him and hoping they would not be guilty of another like act hereafter, although he expressed the hope of seeing them all again at our next annual gather- ing. This entertainment has become a permanency with the Park Floral Company, and is not only highly ap- preciated by those in attendance but is also educational in its character, as it gives all a chance to enjoy and learn something of the floral resources of the Rocky Mountain region. It is such acts as these that deserve great credit: they bring together all connected with a big firm and their families: everything is provided for a good day's sport, and all that is left for us to do is "go after it," much to the pleasure of the man who "stands for it." A very pleasant feature of this year's outing was a trio of "Happy Coons," who played and sang the whole day long almost everything that has ever been written. We hope an- other year to be fortunate enough to get the same three. The committees in charge this year were E. J. Reynolds and Warren Smith, on transportation; John Berry and Ellis Gillis. on lunch and refresh- ments, and Phil Scott on sports and entertainment, with John Sked as chairman. The list of sports run off during the day resulted as follows: Little Boys' Race, 35 yards — John Sked. Jr., first; Warren Smith, Jr., second. Little Girls' Race, 35 yards — ^Beatrice Smith, first. Boys' Race, handicap, 50 yards- Bruce Shane, first; Harry Moore, sec- ond. Men's Race, handicap, 50 yards — E. J. Reynolds, first; Norman Hahn, sec- ond. Running Hop, Step and Jump — C. In- man, first; W. H. Robbins, second; F. Moor, 3rd. James Hartshorne and wife, of Chi- cago, paid us a visit recently. They did not have much time to spend in Denver, but long enough for a game of ten pins, in which Jimmie did very well, and, I believe, led the bunch. P. S. LAKESIDE. MASS.— Dolonski, the flor- ist, is building an extensive plant on Eu- clid avenue. July 18, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 69 St. Louis. Florists* Club meeting:. The St. Louis Florists' Club had a delightful time last Thursday at their meeting held at William Winter's palace in Kirkwood. The day wag very hot. On arriving we were wel- comed by Mr. Winter, who had a cool- ing drink ot lemonade ready, with cig- ars. Before opening up the meeting, the members took a look over the place, which was in tip-top shape. The carnations and violets in the field also looked well. At 3 o'clock President Dunford opened the session, with thirty mem- bers present. iVIr. Juengel, who has charge of the transportation to Mil- waukee, reported that about twenty- five would attend the S. A. P. conven- tion from here. Nothing could be re- ported as to rates or road to be taken until next meeting. Mr. Juengel is State vice-president of the S. A. F. He also announced that his yearly report to the society was ready. Mr. Beneke reported for the trustees that every- thing was in readiness for the picnic next Thursday. The nomination of ofKcers then took place, resulting as follows: For pres- ident, J. J. Beneke was the only nom- inee; vice-president, William Winter and Max Herzog. Otto G. Koenig was the only nominee for the office of treasurer, and Emil Schray for secre- tary. For trustees there were six nom- inees, Messrs. James W. Dunford, J. F. Ammann. E. W. Guy, Dr. A. H. Halsted. G. Bentzen and W^. J. Pilcher. The election will be held at the next meeting. Joseph Hauser, ot Webster Groves; Arthur Farbee, H. G. Ude and F. W. Ude, Jr., of Kirkwood, and George R. Frow made application for member- ship. F. C. Weber, who was to have read a paper, was unable to attend, and J. J. Beneke read one on "The Florist of the Future," which was well received, especially the compliment he paid to his old friend of twenty years' stand- ing, Frank Fillmore. The question box again brought out a good discussion, and especially on early planting of carnations. The ma- jority stood by early planting, while E. W. Guy held out for late planting. He said that, years ago, no one thought of planting carnations earlier than Oc- tober, and such things as bacteria, rust and stem rot were never heard of in those days. A. Jablonsky invited the members to hold the next meeting in August at his place, at Wellston, and Mr. Am- mann invited the club to hold its Sep- tember meeting at Edwardsville. These invitations were accepted with thanks. The outdoor meetings are always largely attended. After the meeting adjourned the members were invited to partake of an elegant lunch and refreshments served by Mrs. Winter, who was as- sisted by her two daughters. After lunch a picture of those pres- sent was taken by Mrs. H. G. Berning, who came out to spend the day with Mrs. Winter. A visit was made to nearly all of the neighboring florists in and around Kirkwood. Their places were found in good shape, all stock looking well. It is safe to say that Kirkwood will furnish the St. Louis market with most of its carnations and violets the com- ing season. The return trip home was made safely, and the boys say that Mr. Winter, his family and the July meet- ing will be long remembered by them. News Xotes. Mr. and Mrs. Carew Sanders will leave soon for a Summer trip through Kansas and Colorado. Mrs. C. C. Sanders and her two daughters. Misses Laura and Jessie, will take the Tennessee river trip after the picnic, as the young ladies could not miss that event. Joseph Heinl, of Jacksonville. 111., called on the trade last week. He has many friends here who are always glad to see him. John Koenig, a member of the Koen- ig Floral Co., is off on his bridal trip through the East. Robert Aull, our new park commis- sioner, is attending the meeting of the Park and Outdoor Art Association at Buffalo. Mr. Aull would like the meet- ing to take place in this city next year. J. P. Ammann reported that his foreman, Henry Blixen, was married last week to one of the Edwardsville belles. The church was handsomely decorated for the occasion by Mr. Am- mann. Mr. Blixen has many friends in St. Louis who wish him and his bride much luck. F. W. Maas, the head of the Plant Seed Co, branch store, has returned from a business trip to Chicago. Mr. Maas is making preparations for a big bulb trade this Fall. F. H. Weber, at Boyle and Maryland avenues, had a very busy week with funeral work. Fritz, as he is better known, is well pleased with his first season in business. The Beyer Bros, are already making great preparations for their yearly dec- orations at the annual Schwabenfest at Lemp Park. Frank M. Ellis has returned from his trip among his consigners through Il- linois, and reports quite a lot of build- ing going on, which will increase his supply the coming season. ST. PATRICK. Cincinnati. The Week's News. Friday afternoon, the potting shed and parts of all the greenhouses of Gus Adrian were destroyed by fire; the loss at least is $1,000, with no in- surance. The origin ot the fire is a mystery. Although it started in the boiler pit, it is quite certain that Gus was not firing, as upon that day the thermometer was registering 99 de- grees in the shade. The first Summer meeting of the Florists' Society, held at D. Rusconi's, was certainly a success, especially so far as Rusconl was concerned. This is what he set out for the hungry crowd to eat: Macaroni, ravolio, vermicello, spaghetti, Tuna fish, dried beef, mut- ton, roast beef, lobsters, deviled crabs, tomatoes, bananas, oranges, pineapple, ice cream, lemonade, wine, coffee and Rocquefort cheese. Over one hundred people partook of Mr. Rusconi's hospi- laiity, and he still had enough to feed 100 more. President Ohmer presided, and made his first bow before a Cin- cinnati audience, which he did very gracefully. The next event on the program will be the florists' annual outing, which takes place at "Coney Island." I do not know whether or not we shall have a tug-of-war, like New York, but the committee is making a great pull to have the outing a grand success. Tick- ets are on sale at all of the wholesale houses, and be sure that you buy your ticket before you go to the boat, as the outing committee does not receive any credit for tickets sold at the boat. David Knott, one ot the best known florists in this city, has received an appointment at the city greenhouses. Mr. Knott is a very capable man, and the Park Department is to be congrat- ulated on securing his services. The past week has been a very warm one; the thermometer ranged from 94 to 99 degrees nearly all week, but Sun- day a welcome rain cooled off old mother earth, and we are now more comfortable. Business is all that we can expect now, and stock also. Don't fail to read the editorial on the convention of the S. A. F. O. H., in the July 11 issue of The Florists' Ex- change. There are many good point- ers given there that should be studied, and that will tend to make the meet- ings much more interesting. Remem- ber that the Cincinnati delegation leaves on August 17. via C. H. & D. R. R., at S p. m. We shall be glad to have all delegates tributary to Cincin- nati join us. Fare, J14.10 round trip; $2 each way for sleeper. The writer will be glad to give any further informa- tion, or address George Murphy, sec- retarv of the Florists' Society. Station F. Cincinnati. B. G. GILLETT. E. G. HILL & COo WDoBesaic Fiorlsn RICHMOND, IND. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT FLOWERS, SEEDS, BULBS anil SUPPLIES for tho pro- gressive and up-to-dato florist. Send for our we(3kly quotations on Cut Flowers, our catalogue and circulars on Seeds, Bulbs, Bibbons, and all Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING The Larsrest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally located ^ Wholesale Cut-Flower House in CHica^o 32, 34, 36 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. BASSETT & WASHBURN, WboleBale Dealers and Growera of CUT FLOWERS 76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Gretnhoutetat HInidtle, III. L. D. 'Phone nt Chlcuo, Main Kt. L. D. Tlione at HlBjdale, No. ID. THE E. F. WINTERSON CO. Successors to McKELLAB & WINTERSON, WHolesale Commission Jobbers In Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. lleptlon the Floriati' Bxcbange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 Nomei and Varletlei A. BEAUTY, fancy— special " extra No. 1 " Oulls and Ordinary ... Queen of Edgely M Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special., ~ " extra No. 1 No. 2 (JoldenGate , K. A. Victoria , Liberty , Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Oattleyas , Oyprlpedlums , f Inferior grades, all colors M ( Wtilte C StandABD J Pink JS VABIETIES ) Ked •■ { Yellow and Var ~ ♦FANOT— ( White , (.Themghe8tJPi°^ grades of 1 Red.. O Btandard var) { Yellow and Var. t Novelties Adiantum aspabaous Oallas DAFFODILS DAISIES Galax Leaves gladiolus hyacinths LILIES LILT OF THE VALLEY Mignonette— Ordinary " Fancy NABOissns PANSIES Smilax Stevia Sweet Feas Tulips Violets Chicago July 14, '03 15.00 12.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 .40 .76 .60 .60 .60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .50 35.00 .50 2.00 8.00 2.00 to 24.00 to 16.00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 16.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to .76 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to to to 1.00 to .16 to 6.00 to to 12.00 to 4.00 to to to 10.00 "Vib to .. to 12.00 to to .25 to to St. Louis July 13, '03 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.60 12.60 '".20 to to to to to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to .76 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to I to 5.00 to to to to to to to to 15.00 10 .25 Cincinnati July 13. '03 20.00 to to 8.00 to 4.00 to to to to to to 2.00 to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to to to to .... to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 12.60 to .. to .. to .. to .. to 25.00 16.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 .50 1.60 1.50 1.00 '2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 60.00 12.00 4.00 15.00 '"!'25 Milwaukee July 11, '03 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 to 18.00 tc 12.00 to 8.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .60 .50 .50 .50 .50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 40.00 to to to .60 to to to to to to to to I to 12.50 to to .10 to to Detroit July 8. '03 8.00 3.66 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 3.00 1.00 3. '66 to 6.00 to to to I to 5.00 to to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 60.00 to 26.00 to to to to 2.00 to to 2.50 to 2.60 to 2.60 to 2.60 to to 1.00 I to 60.00 to to to 2.00 to .10 to 6.00 to to I to e.oo to to to to to 16.00 to : to .40 to to J. B. DBAMUD Successor to IlliiioiB Cat Flower Co. WliolGsalG Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED SJ and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers SI Wa bash Ave. Room 22!, Chicago Telephone Central 8598. All felepraph and telephone oraers given prompt attention. HOLTON&HUNKELCO.. Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies Mannfactm-ers of WIRE DESIGHS 457 Mliwaohee St., milwaihee, wis. 'Phone Main S74. P. O. Box 103 SINNER BROS. 1 Wholesale Growers and Shippers of Ij CUT !=L-0:iA£eRS 1 58-60 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, ILL 1 With the Flower Telephone— 1 Growers' Co. Central 3067 1 AU telephone and telegraph orders given HI prompt att entlon. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists* Supplies C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUEEE, WIS. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. 70 The IPlorists' Hxchange REED St KELLER. Importprs and manulacturera of. . . 122 WHSX 25tli STR.EKX, IVEVir YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Mention the nortita' B»eb«pg> wbee wrtdns- Galas Leaves and all Decora- 1 tJve Greens. . . STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Trayellng RepreBBntatlve : PHILADELPHIA, PA., JERSEY OITI N. J. U. Otjtleb Eteesoh, 106 Third Ave.. Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND OITI, N. T. lfi>iitloD th* rli>rl»t»* Bidiang» wh«>D writing. THERE IS iO EGODOiDjj in buying a cheap tank or tower. Your bill for repairs will be heavy. A CALDWELL CYPRESS TANK AND " ^ A CALDWELL STEEL TOWER last a lifetime. A coat of paint is all they ever need to make them as good as new, and it increases the efficiency of your water supply, having the tank high In the air. Let us send catalogue and price list. W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. !>]£ Deminq Field Sprayer A model im- plement for acreage work on Potatoes StpawberrlcB, Small Jiursery Stock, etc Sprays 4 tone of potatoes At once and adjQBta fur wlrle ornacrow rowfl. One Man Can Operate. Can be attached to any barrel sprayer and fitted to any wagon. Fitted with famous Bordeaux or Deming-Vermorel nozzles. We fit everybody's needs in bucket* barrel, knapsack and other sprayers. Write £or free spraying catalogue. THE 1>E.UING 00., Salem. Ohio. Ifonum,^ ITubbell. Weatem. Agte., Chicago, 111. M<^ntlnn the Florlntii* Bxchanee wtaen wrltlnr. W/LL ANYTHING EQUAL ir? Maywood, 111., April 30, 1903. Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co., Louisville, Ky. Gentlemen .- — In reply to your favor of 23d inst , I would say that your Nicoticide is a very good killer for all Greenhouse pests. I am perfectly satisfied with it. Very truly, Henry W. Wehrmann. All seedsmen keep it. Holds Class Firmly See the Point «a" o PEERl£SS filBxlnff PolntB ftre the beet. No rights or lent. Box of 1,000 pointi 76 ou. poitpald. HENBT A. DREER, 714 ChertBBt St., Phil.., Pa. WW99 Mcntloa the FlorlBtg' Eich»pg» when writliig. CASPER LIMBACH GREENBOUSE 6USS A SPECIALTY. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. Pittsburg, Pa. 60 WeUneton Are., Slst Ward, 1829 Ouson St. Mpntlnn the Floriata* Exchange when writtng. iSESoJl NTEND II MERJOSUPERINTHND II ERfaoH 1F_DE$|.RED. S SASH/BARS UPTi>32 FT. 4r LONGER. 5te«rrv5 Ji^mbelr (b.,( > DON'T YOU FORGET SIEBERT'S ZINC NEVER RUST GLAZING POINTS Are Positively the Best. Last Forever. Over 8,000 pounds now in use, A sure preventive of KlaBs slipping. Effec- tive on large or small glass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes. ^ and>g, 40c. a lb.; by mail 16c. extra; 71bs.for$2.50; 15 lbs. for $i.OO, by express. For sale by Vaughan'a Seed Store, ChicaRO and New York. Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia. W. O. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Livingston Seed Co., Columb.ua, -Ohio. Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass. J. M. McCullough's Sons. Cincinnati, Ohio. Cameal & Davis, Richmond. Va. ' Charles T. Siebert, Station B, Pittsburg, Pa. KIND WORDS NEVER DIE. Bellevue, Pa. Charles T. Siebert: — Please book my order for 100 pounds of Zinc Never Rust Glazing Points. I have used five different kinds in the past twelve years, and none of them gave me satisfaction lite yours. They will stay In, are easy to drive, no rights or lefts, will hold the glass in place, and do not rust away like all others I have used. Your Zinc Points are easy to take out when making re- pairs. I have used about 100 pounds of your Zinc Points in the last two years, and I am perfectly sat- isfied with them. Yours truly, F. BUEKI. Cleveland, Ohio. Charles T. Siebert;— In our twenty-five years' experience with glazing points of all kinds, I can say your Zinc Points are the best to date. Chables H. Wilson, Mgr. for Grant- Wilson Floral Co. LocKLAND, Ohio. Charles T. Siebebt;— I must say the Zinc Points have given great satisfaction. I have over 100 pounds on my houses, and feel justified in stating that they are the best point on the market. Yours respectfully, W. K. Partbidge, Florist. Uentloo tti9 Floritts' Bxchknfa wlitp wrlttng. ' Uentloo tbe riorlAtt* Bxcb&nce wbeo w?ttlnc. HAVE RICH MELLOW LAND, l^'^^'^s^'^s^ ■ ir^ V k. IVI^^II IVII^kb^^WW b^miVh^a ^ith JACKSON'S Rounl \ AGRICULTURAL DRAIN TILE. For 45 years we have been niakin^,' these li.-wiT I'ipe, lieil and Fire Brick, (iiveii Tile.^ Chimney and Flue Linings 'ops. Encaustic Sidewalk Tile, Ac. Supply Mortar Colors, naster,Lime, ' Cement ic. Write for prices. John H. Jackson, 50 3rd Av. Albany- N. T. tBGJiNDJatLEi Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. DDT FLOWEB BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once la to use them always. No. Per 100 Per 1000 No. Per 100. Per 1000 0.-3x4x20.... $2.00 $18.00 6.— 4x8x22... .$3.00 $27.60 1.— 3x4J6xie . . 1.75 15.00 8.-4x8x28.... 3.76 35.00 2.-3x6x18 2.00 18.00 7.-8x16x20... 6.60 63.00 3.^x8x18 2.40 22.00 8.-3x7x21.... 3.00 29.00 4.-3x6x24.... 2.75 25.00 0.-6x10x36... 6 60 60.00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ing on orders above 260 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. Boz loa, coi:,iTaiBi;8, o Ifentinn the F]nri«t«* nxcbnne. when writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get r»^ THE -NEW DEPftRTUI^t" For Descriptive Catalogue Send to J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. Mention the FIorlBta* Eiehansre when wrltlnK- CYPRESS IE MATERIAL OF ANY DESCRIPTION SEND FOR CATALOGUE Uentinn the FlorlntH' TCxchanee when writing. VTHY NOT BUY RED POTS OF trs7 ^STANDARD SIZEj Quality— No Better. Carefully Packed in Small Crates. Easy to handle. Price List Free. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Best Pot in the 9 Market. Hentico tha Flortots' Hxchapge when wrltlnc- Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- vice automatic stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND. IND. MeptloD the FIorlBta* Bichange whep wrltlnc. HOTHOUSE GLASS ■nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. IO Desbrosses St., New York. Mention the FlorlHtB' Bxchange when writlBg. SUMMER ni WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent ffetei our Cataloffue. GIBLIN & CO.. . Utiea, N. T. Uenfion the Florists' Exchange when wrltln«. For Greenhonses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all other purposes. Get our fllgiires before buying. Estimates treel7 given. N. COWEN'S SON. 3t2-«4 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. MenHon the riorlstii' Brebamte whM wrItliMI. The STANDARD The lightest ronnins, most rapid and powerful ventiU- ting Machinery in the mar* *»'• THE Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast Iron, with self adjusting sash-bar clips. The only I>rip-proot Gntters made. Send for catalogue, free, E. HIPPARD YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. Mpntlon the Florlatg* Bxebange when writing. Mention the Floriiti' Hteciiany whea writlnf. GLASS RFMT Rl AQQ VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO., Dbll I HhHWW 443>440 Greenwich St. 1 Mirur -vrtnir For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. 443>440 Greex _ 40>4S Vestry St. j Mention the FlorlBtfl' Exchange when writipj. NEW YORK. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co. BLOOMSBURB, PA. nANUPACTURERS OP HOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED QULP CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER QREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. 49*0ur descriptive circular contains valuable information for every florist. Sejjd tor i%. Mention tbe FlorlBts* Bxebange wbeo writing* Jnly 18. 1«08 The Plorists' Hxchange 71 ^■^P-"^"^ No order too small for our attention or too large for our capacity. Clear Cypress fintire freedom of sap-knots and splits. We carry our regular shapes in stock for quick shipment. If you Tvant special work we can make it. We prepare plans and estimates free of charge. Headquarters for Bed Cedar Fosta and Hot Bed Sash. WRITE FOB CIBCCI.AKS. LocKi^ND Lumber Co. LOCIU»^ND,0. 1 Uentlon the Florists* ExcbaDse when wrltlnff. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Sekd FOB rvll I PD r"ACI^PV S CCX Successors to CniODLABS. UlLLCKt ^AolXLl 0£ ^U., JENNINGS BKOS., S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. UeDtlon tlie Florists* Exchange when wrltlDg. RIDER AND ERICSSON HotAirPamping 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, 35 Warren Street, New York 239 Franklin Street, Boston 692 Craie Street, Montreal, P. Q. 40 Dearborn Street, Chicago 40 North 7th Street, Philadelphia Teniente-Rey 71, Havana, Cuba Uentlon the Florists* Ex<^ange when writing. ,'^. View of a piece of Rronnd 40 ft. respectlTely 41 ft. 6 In, in width, coTered by one roo (old style), and also by three sectlonB of our Patent "Short^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 AD'f ANTAGES : Simplicity and Safety of Construction. No Spreading of Wails. Most Effective and Reliable Ventilation. Perfect fluttering. Cool In Summer and easy to heat In Winter. We are willing to prove these claims by testimonials. Write lor Sketches and Catalogues. A. DIETSCH & CO., patentees. 'Wasblngrton Red Cedar and L,oaIslana Cypress Greenbonse Material, Hot-Bed Sasta and Greenbonse Hardware. 616-621 Sheffield Avenue, - • CHICAGO, ILL. Self-Oiling' Ventilating Apparatus For Greenhouses and Commercial Buildings Easy to operate and to secure the precise amount of ventilation. Best on the market at the lowest price consistent with good work and materials. This apparatus is fully illustrated in our Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue which will be mailed for five cents to cover postage, also circulars of greenhouse material. Lrord ®, BurnHam Company \— New Yor^c Office* St. James Bld^.t B'-way ^^V^,^^.vv^s.vvv^s.vv^^^\^c^^^ GEO. n. GARLAND, Des Plaines, 111. JOHN C. nONINQER CO.. CHICAGO, Selling Agents Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material CUT ANDISPLICEDIREADY FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, =^= 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave.,!Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AX ^WHOI^ESALE. New Twin Section Boiler. e^^^ ^,,w^ nm........ SEND 4c. FOR CATALOGUE. ^ET OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. IfcBtloa tk. riorlit.' ■zehun when writiiv. FOLEY MFGTco; 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 ende 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. WentloB tbe rioriits' Bxcfaanc when wrltlns. 72 The Plorists' Hxchange IJuly 18, 1908 ThG King Constryction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. Ueotlon the FlorlBtB' OxcbaDge when writing. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send for Illustrated Catalogue. SO, 52, S4, S6 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA llentloii the Florists* Bxebango when writing. Wlien TootlpiGRs 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.35. Manufactuked by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Atmiples Free. For sale by dealers. IfRntlon the Florists* Exchange when writing SPECIAL TRADE LIST. In. pota doz. 100 Antliericiim variegratum 3 $0.75 $6.00 Cannas. Queen Charlotte, Florence Vaxighan, Mme. Crozy, E^andale. ,3 .GO 4.00 Clematis Faniculata 3 .75 5.00 Clematis Paniculata, strong 4 1.50 10.00 Eclieveria g:lauca, strong plants.. 4 1.00 Hope Vines, 4 1.00 Hydrangea, Thos. Hogg 2 .50 Ivy, English, hardy strong plants.. 4 1.50 Passiflora ccerulea 3 .75 Violets, La France .50 >''org:et-iiie-iiot (Palustria)in bloom .60 Chrysantliemums, a full line of the best varieties 2J^ 3.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 Ut ElSELEi Jefferson Streets, PHILAii PAi Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. eOSTOH FL0BI8T LEnEB CO. K&K^actnreri of FLORISTS' LBTTBRS Dlmentioni of thli box, 23 In. lone by 18 in. -wide and u in. high, a lectloni. This wooden box nicely stained and -varnished, 18i80il» made In two sectlonB, one for each slctt letter, iflven away with first order of 500 letters. Blocb Letters, IW < ~ ■ ■- ' ■"" Script Letters, $4.0 ilocb Letters, IW or 2 inch size, per 100, JJ.OO. Faafener with each letter or word- Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale floriata and supply dealers. N. f . McCAKTtlY, Treas. ^ Manager- Factobt: U Oreen St. Uentlon the FlorlstB* Exchange wbeD wrlUng. NATIONAL FLORISTS' Wallace Building OFFICE REMOVED TO BOARD OF TRADE 56PineSt., N.Y. Cily (ROOMS 601-603) NEW MANAGEMENT. HABBis H. HATDEN (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company), - - President William a. Mooee (Asalatant District Attorney for Westchester Co., N. T.), Vice-President John E. walker (Member of the New York Bar), . . - . Secretary and Treasurer Improved facilities for making collections in all parts of the United States, Canada and Europe. lie- liable reports secured at short notice. Service prompt, trustworthy and efficient. Give us a trial. Mention the Florlati' Exchange when writing. 300OO0OO0OO0OOO0OOOOOO0C A. HERRMANN MANUFACTURED OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Between 40tH and 41st Streets Office and Warerooms; Write for l^V'XXT 'V^^W¥r 404, 406, 408,410, 412 East 34th S!. New Catalogce. ft IVW XS^IKKX SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOfOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO^ Mention the Floriata' Biehange when writlmr. THE STANDARD FOR GreenhoQse Heating. EFFICIENT ECONOMICAI, DURABLE PERFECT SASH OPERATfN 3 APPARATUS. Send four cents for - c illustrated Catalo^e i Greenhouse Constructlo i also our Heating Catalogue, Flans and Estimates on application. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK. Uentlon the Floriits' Bxchuse when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICULTORAl BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Qnlck Deliveries. Ventilating Apparatus Iron and Cypress Framed Greenhouses iron Frame Benches Slate, Tile or Wood Tops Greenhouse Material and Specialties -WRITE OR ^rlRE FOR PRICES. THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO. DeBiffnerg, Manotacturers and Builders ol Sortlcaltaral Stmctarea West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY Mestlen tk* riorUf BjdienKe when writing. ^i^^ wip* MsJ^\f^^ M^iMp^ HROESCHELL RROS. €0. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers made ^^ ^^.^ .■v..- .,- ^ arial, shell, iirebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all a-ound (front, sides and back). Write for information. Saeula, Ia., March 2, 1903. Kroeschell Bros Co. Chicago, III. Deae Sies : In answer to your letter of the 24th of February, will say I am more than pleased with my boiler I got o( you. When I got it I expected to use coal, but I have used nothing but wood this winter so tar and have had no trouble to keep the houses at the right temper- ature at all times. I am heating one rose house, 24 x 100 it. and two carnati6n houses, 18 s 100 ft. with the boiler. During the coldest spell it was 24° below zero and I did not have the best of wood, but still I could hold the rose house at 58° to 60° without any trouble. In the car- nation houses I have never used all the pipes to keep up the heat. With good coal, I believe the boiler would heat one more house, 18x100 ft. Bespectfully, Wm. B. Loyeli,. Uentlon the rioruta* Ezcbanie when wrltlas. Philadelphia, Feb. 27, 1903. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co. Chicago. 111. Gentlemen : We wish to tell you how much we are pleased with your boiler we put in last fall. It replaced two cast iron boilers, has done the work very much bet- ter, requires much less attention, and besides, as near as we can figure, will use about twenty per cent, less coal than we have been using. This coal item is not compared with only one season, but with at least twenty years' exr perience with several different kinds of oast iron boilers. We are more than satisfied, and have taken pleasure In showing and recommending your boiler to a number of growers. Tours very truly, Pknnook Beds. SUPPLrBMEIVT WITH THIS ISSUE We are a etraiffht ehoot and aim to grout into a vigoroua plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XVI. No. 4 NEW YORK, JULY 25, J903 One Dollar Per Year HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Large Plants in Tubs for August Flowering We have a large stock of these grown especially for summer flowering. They are just beginning to come into full bloom, so that they will be in flower during August and part of September. They are in great demand for summer decoration of lawns, especially at the seashore and other summer resorts. Plants in tubs, about 12 blooms each, $2.00 per tub. Extra large specimens in barrels, about 25 blooms each, $5.00 per bbl. ALSO A FEW PLANTS STILL LARGER. BEGONIA GtOIRE DE LORRAINE We offer a fine stock of this — one of the most salable and desirable plants for Christmas trade. Everyone should grow a stock of it. Strong plants, 2%-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. THE PIERSON FERN (IVephrolepIs Piersoni) If you have not secured all you want, now is the time to do so. We have a tip-top lot of selected plants, which we guarantee will give satisfaction. There is bound to be a tremendous demand for this as it becomes more widely distributed and more generally known. There is nothing like it for a money-maker that has ever been sent out in new plants. We offer strong young plants from 2J^-ln. pots, at $9.0O per doz. ; 50 plants at 60 cts. each; 100 plants at 50 cts. each; 500 plants at 45 eta. each; 1000 plants at 40 cts. each. Also extra large plants for immediate sale, 6-in. pots, at $27.00 per doz. ; 50 plants at $1.80 each ; lOO plants at $1.50 each. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=oii=Bndson,New York ^ ffifflr ' ■ 1^ c^ ^■1*—- ^ AV-?*^' ■^''i'^^^^t ^A*^^^ ''.^^^ IS^ pS^y '^'^^^bT" - * ^ ^i^^ls?^ "^m ^m mm imku "^^^^ ....... ^ ...... .:....',:... I.. -...-^ mm EiGGvtloDailly Floe Kose Plants. Own Boot stocL Inch BRIDE ( ?!^ Ifirfi $4.00 per lOO DDir>^eniiAir^ ^^ *"^** $35.00 per 1000 BRIDESMAID and . , , $7.00 per 1 00 LIBERTY ( 4 Inch $Jo.oo per 1000 Now Is the time to order before stock Is all sold. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. LILIUM HARRISII FIRST SHIPMENT NOW TO HAND 3-LEG BRAND HARRISII. The best and cleanest stock In Bermuda. Grown especially for us, carefully selected, graded and packed; thoroughly ripened bulbs. Per 100 1000 6-7 Inch bulbs, 100 in a case $5.00 $40.00 7-9 " " 200 " 9.00 80.00 9-11 " " 100 " 17.00 160.00 HARRISII- REGULAR STOCK As usually sold, good sound bulbs, fully up to size. Offered by most dealers as selected stock. Per 100 5-7 Inch bulbs, 400 In a case $4.00 7-9 " " 200 " 8.00 9-11 " " 100 ■■ t6.00 1000 $32.50 75.00 150.00 Kentia Seeds FORSTERIANA BELMOREANA $3.50 per 1000; case of 4,000 seeds, $12.00 BEGONIA, GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Strong plants, 2^ In. pots $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. PANSY SEED CROP Benary's Non Plus Ultra, the richest mtsture ever sent out ; per trade pkt. ol 1600 seeds, 50c.; per oz„ $8.00. American Grown, choicest colors and varie- ties In mixture; per trade pkt. of 1500 seeds, 35c.; per oz., $5.00. CINERARIA Grandiflora, Giant Prize strain ( Per tr. pkt., Dwarf " " " ) $1.00; Stellata, fine for florists* window ) Ya tr. pkt., display ( 60c. Mignonette ALLEN'S DEFIANCE saved under glass from selected spites, trade pkt., $1.00 ; Vj trade pkt., 60c. C. & B. CO, SPECIAL STOCK, the flnest strain lor the N. Y. Market, trade pkt.. $1.00 ; Va trade pkt., 60c. CHINESE PRIMROSE Giant single, fringed, all beet ' varieties mixed, or colors sepa- Trade pkt., rate. $1,00; Primula Stellata (Star Prim- \ rose), white, pink, or mixed. ^ trade Primula Obconica Grandl- pkt., 60c. flora, mammoth mixed. sx'oS.To. LILIUM LQNGIFLORUM 7-9 Inch bulbs, 300 In a boi, $7.50 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. sx^o«r\°g. lily of the VAiLEY $15.00 per 1000. GLUGAS & BGDOINGTGN GO. 812-814 Greenwich St., CORNER JANE STREET Importers, Exporters and Growars' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PUtNTS TELEPHONE 4390 SPRINO New York Gity B. & A. SPECIALTIES BOSTON FERN GOOD VAXUE, ALI, BENCH- GBOWN, FOB THE FOLLOW- ING SIZE POTS: 2uij, $6.00perl00 I 4>!Sin.-5In — 31n.-3«ln.'.'...'.' 7.50 ■' " 6 in.-5>^ in. . . . 4in../; 10.00" " I 6in ..$16.00 per 100 .. 26.go " "■ .. 3o;oo " •• FERNS IN FLATS. no small clumps of Ferns which can be divided into man?^. $2.00 per flat. Varieties equally divided as follows : Adiantam. Cuneatum Pteris Adiantoides Pteris Hastata Pteris Serrulata Couxpacta Pteris Cretica Albo-lineata Pteris Gilberti Pteris Magnifica Pteris Sieboldi Pteris Mayii Pteris Lastrea Cyrtominui Falcatnm Aspidium Tsussimense Lastrea Aristata 1500 IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOR PRICES. ARAUCARIA Excelsa, Per doz. 414 in. -5 in. pots, about 10 in, high . $ 6.00 ** 5 in.-6in.,5in.pota, about 12 in. high . 9.00 '• 8 in. pots, about 12-15in8. high .... 12.00 Compacta, 10 in.-12 in 9.00 " 6 in. -7 in. pots, aboutlSin. iugh, extra fine. . . .$2.00 each Glauca, 5 in. -6 in. pots, 12 in. high *9.00 per doz. Our stock conBists of many thousand Specimens from 6-15 feet and a general line of smaller sizes. For prices refer to former issue on front page of this paper. EVERGREENS inAII sizes and Varieties. HYDRANGEA Otaksa and Thomas Hog§r. Very fine decorattve plants, 14 in. tnbs, $2.60 and $3.50 each. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, $10.00 per 100. SPECIMEN ENGI.ISH IVY, 6-7 ft., $1.00 each. BOXWOOD, In Standard, Pyramid. Globe and Clipped forms ; all sizes. Ask for Prices. GABDENIA VEITCHU, 6 in. pots, per doi., $6.00; 7 in. pots, per doz., $12.00. CINERARIA HYBRIDA STELLATA, **ro«.^^^ PRIMULA OBCONICA, ^oopenoo. These are two items in which you should invest. FALL BULBS Dutch, French. and Japanese All Kinds. We are pleased at all times to reoeiT* Tlsitore at our Nnrseries. We have 76 aprei planted irith the most Uitereatine stock in the country. Ask for Pall Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Mention tlie FloiUta' Bxchuse when wrltlns. 74 The Florists' Exchange PDT FOB DEUKEBI St. 6 to 7. $35.00 per 1000, Sand Packed 7 to 9. 80.00 " " White Romans 12 to 15. $3.00 per 100 ; $27.00 per 1000 13 to 15. 3.50 " 32.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. Mention the FIorlstB* Exchange when writing. FOTTLER'S ECLIPSE Greenhouse-grown seed. In trade packets of about 2,000 seeds, §1.00. Finest strain ever oft'ered ; immense spikes, highly colored and fragrant. Special strain for florists, trade pkt., 50 cts. ; per ounce, ?5.00. Choice strains of Florists Seeds and Bulbs our Specialty. Trade catalog on application. SCHLE6EL & FOTTLER CO., Boston, Mass. SEEDSMEN Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when writing. ZIRNCIEBEL Giant Paasies OF MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS Are tlie finest grade this season that we ever lent out, When large size and colors are required. As growers, and knowing every strain of note In cultivation, we can recommend our Panaies as unequalled. New Crop Seed ready now, in trade packages, either strain, at $1.00 each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL Needham, Mass. ifentloD the riorlats' Exchange wfaei writing. XXX PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE. Keady lor 3-liioh pota. Well known as the finest large-flowering fringed varieties grown. Single and Double, named or mixed, $2.00 per 100 ; extras added. P„; ._,_. „_._._ ^—.—.-I IMPROVED CHINESE, finest grown large-fiowering fringed, Ifl Ifl rOSG dGOCj singlennddouble.fitteenvarietiesnilxed.sOOseeds.Sl.OO; ■ ■■•■■vr^iV^^ ^r%^%^«>i ijait pkt., BOcls. Have also the varioties separate. PANSY FINEST GIANTS The best large flowering varieties, critically selected. Mixed, 5000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50 cts. ; per oz., $3.50; highly praised by our many florist customers. J8S- 500 Seeds of GIANT "Mme. PEKBET" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. DAISY. Finest Double Giant, pure white and rose, mixed or separate, 1000 seeds, 25c. PRIMULA OBCOMCA Grandiflora. Finest large flowering to be had. 1000 seeds, 50c. 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, ''¥iiSSi^i^2f Shiremanstown, Pa. Ibstlna th. riorllts' Bxebuic* whm wflUaff. Vaughan's International Primula Unquestionably the beat mlstilre of Chinese Primroses. It contains tbe largest variety of the best sell- ing colors. Flowers large, beau- tifully fringed, borne in large clusters well above the ricb green leaves. Pkt. (250 seeds), 50c.; 6 pkt., (1260 seeds), $2 00. CHINESE PRIMUU, Chlswick, red; Alba Magniflca, white, blue, pink, striped. Each, per pkt. of 250 seeds, 50g. ; 1000 seeds, $1.75. DOUBLECHINESEPRIMUU.wbite, pink, red or mixed, per pkt., 50c. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture Consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of tbe choicest English, French, and German strains and cannot be excelled In variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c. ; 3 pkta., ?1.25. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA, choicest mixture, pkt., 50c. Ten per cent, discount on flower seed orders amounting to $2.00 and over for CASH WITH ORDER. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Pansy Vaughan's international Mixture THE BEST IN THE WORLD Trade pkt., 50c.; X oz-. $1.60; Koz.,?6.00; oz.,?10. Giant Mixture, tr. pkt., 25c.; }|oz.,60c. ; oz.,$4.00. Mention the Florlsta* Exchange ghep writing. BAY TREES standard, extra fine, 2 ft. diam., In crown, $10.00 per pair- Pyramids, " " 5 " high and over, 10.00 per pair. 1.ATANIA BORBONICA, extra large $3.0* each. " " fine stock 1.25 " CYCAS REVOI-UTA STEMS, the true long leaf variety. Stems from % lb. to 6 lbs., $7.50 per 100 lbs. FERN BAI.L,S, in fine condition, 7x9, $22.50 per 100. Prices on all Fall Plants and Bulbs Cheerfully Given. F. W. O. 5CHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. Mentloii the JTlorlits* Bxciuuice when wrlthw. FERNS IN FLATS Ready for Delivery, July 15 Each flat contains 110 clumps of small plantB, which can be divided in 3 to 6 plants accordingly, all ready for potting. We can furnish these feina, grown separately, each flat containing any one of the following borts, ferns all good sal- able varieties. *Aspldium tenslmense *Cyrtomium Falcatum Lastrea Aristata •' " Variegata > Polypodium Aureum Pteris Adiantoides " Hastata " Gilbertll " CretlcaMagnlfica . " "Alba Lineafa " Wimsettii " Sleboldi * " Mayil Mixed Varieties. Varieties marked * can only be supplied in con- junction with orders for other sorts. Price, $2.00 per flat. Famous Strains of Mammoth Mixed Pansies. S. & W. CO.'S NON PLUS ULTRA. Our Non Plus Ultra Pansy is a misture containing the largest, handaomest, most perfect varieties ever sent out. The beautiful coloring and vanet ance. The seed having been saved from the greatest assort- ment of types, including only the best of Giant Cassiers, Bug- nots, Trimardeaux, and Giant English, French and German strains. Per pkt., 600 seeds, 35 cts.; perlM oz., $1.50; per oz., $5.00. Giant Madame Ferret. A giant flowering variety of the famous Madame Ferret sti ain Per pkt., 500 seeds, 40 cts per !-ioz., $2.00; peroz., $fj 00. Superb mixture of the Odier, Gassier, Bugnot and Giant strains; unsurpassed. Per pkt., 500 seeds, 50 cts.; per ^4 oz.,$3.00; peroz., $10.10. Bngnot's Superb Blotched. Mixed colors. A celebrated French strain, extra large. 1 choicest colors, broad blotches and delicate pencilings; ground colors generally light, bringing tbe elegant markings out in strong relief. Per pkt., 500 seeds, Jl.OO; per H oz., $5.00; peroz., $18.00. Bugrnot's Exliibltion, saved from plants obtained from the prower'B original seed. An incomparable strain. Per pkt., 500 seeds, 35 cts.; per H oz., $1.50; peroz., $5.00. Cassier's Very Large- flowered Blotched. The largest-flowered class of Blotched Pansies, a very showy and especially rich strain; quality unsurpassed. Per pkt., 500 seeds, 35 cts. ; per H oz., $1.50: per oz., $5.00. of marbm^ ji\ e a be 1 of these pansies a most brilliant appear- I VERY LARCE-FLOWERINC VARIETIES. Pkt. 600 seeds H oz. Giant Adonis (light blue) .... $0 15 Jl 00 Oz. $3 00 3 00 2 50 Giant Dark Blue (black blue) 16 1 00 Giant Emperor 'William 15 75 Giant Freya (Silver Edged), extrafine 15 100 3 00 Giant Golden Queen (pure yellow) 15 75 2 50 Giant King of the 1 f Blacks, IflnenewJ 16 100 3 00 Giant Hortensia, J varieties 1 red I I 16 100 3 00 Giant Lord Beaconsiield, very beautiful 16 76 2 60 $1 75 1 00 2 50 Pkt. 500 seeds }4 oz. Giant Peacock Superb, varie- ty true $0 30 Giant Suo^vflake, estra 15 Giant Bridesmaid, new, white 50 Shining: rose, beaiitifuUy blotched Giant White, purple eye Giant Ruby, new superb red shades Giant Prince Bismark (light brown) Giant Mixed {6 00 3 00 9 00 16 1 00 3 00 30 1 75 G 00 30 15 1 75 76 0 00 2 60 MIGNONETTE-Allen's Defiance. Grown from the original strain, carefully selected by ourselves, and we feel that no truer or better strain can be had. Per pkt. 500 seeds, 25 cts. ; per H oz., $1.26 ; per oz., $4.00. LILIUM HARRISII. The true stock of Harrisii selected and packed under our own supervision, and far superior to most stock usually sold for Harrisii. Per 100 Per 1000 6i7 *4 00 S35 00 6x7 6 00 40 00 7x9 8 00 75 00 9x11 16 OO 160 00 This stock is the one generally sold for Harrisii. They are a fine even grade of bulb, but not so pure as our selected stock. Per 100 Per 1000 6x7 $3 60 $30 00 7x9 7 00 65 00 9x11 14 00 135 00 FREESIA BULBS _HOME GRO*N PURE WHITE. Per lOO Per 1000 a Inch bulbs, selected stock $0 76 $6 00 Per 100 Per 1000 ; inch bulbs, selected stock ?0 00 $7 60 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 'n' 50 Barclay St.. EW YORK. BRANCH STORE, 404 EAST 34th STREET. Uentlon the FloristB* Exchange when writing. July 25, 1903 The Plorist-s' Exchange 75 POPULAR PANSIES From the Best German, EnglEsh and French Growers. 3O0O seeds, oz. Azure Blue, velvety violet blue $0.26 $0.75 Jiugrnot's tiiant Blotched 50 4.00 Helffiim Striped 25 .80 Cassier's Giant Blotched 50 3.50 Bronze Varieties, very rich colors.. .25 .80 Kmperor William, ultramarine blue .25 ,75 EugrliBh Large Flowering, splendid mixed 30 1.25 Fire Dragrou, orange and bronze 25 .80 Havana Brown 25 .75 Improved Giant Trimardeau— Mixed 25 1.00 Separate colors 30 1.25 liOrd Beaconsfield Mahogany Colored, very effective. . .25 .80 3000 BeedB. Madame Ferret (grown by Monsieur Perret> »0.50 Meteor, bright yellow and brown 25 Peacock, ultramarine blue, claret and white, fine 25 Prince Bismarck, golden bronze, fine 25 Kainbow, or Pheasant's Eye f Quadricolor) 26 Snow Queen (Candidlssima), satiny white 25 "White, with dark eye 25 Yellow, with dark eye 25 YelloT^', pure 25 Splendid Gerinau Mixed 25 $3.00 .80 1.00 .75 .75 OUR KINGLY COLLECTION PANSIES ITufiiiestionably the Finest Strain of Giant Pansy now offered to the trade. 1000 seeds, 30c.; 2000 seeds. 50c.; 5000 seeds, $1.00; per oz., $5.00. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Ueotlon the Florists' EiebanKe when wrltllis. LILIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM Quality second to none. We are booking orders now for ^^^M August delivery. Send for ^^r prices, stating number and size ^'^ required. W.W.RAWSON& CO.'^n" Boston, Mass. 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CALLA BULBS. Just received, in good condition. Per 100 1 in. to IM in $3.50 IH in. to IH in 4.50 IHin. tolJiin 5.50 OZONE PARK NURSERIES, Ozone Park, Long Island, N.Y. Montion the Florists' Exchanse when writing. BULBS FOR HlDtei FoiDing write for special prices James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Upntinn rhp Florists* Excbsnee wben wrltloff. Rstabllslied 1802. FLORISTS are invited to send for onr ANNUAL TRADE LIST OF BULBS Jnst Pnbllsbed. NEW CROP Thorburn's Superb Pansy and Madame Perret Pansy NOW READY. Cycas Revoluta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York UeDtioD the Florists' Sxchange when wxltliig. PANSY SEED New York Market Strain, extra aelected, $2.50 per oz. H. KUHNERT & SON, Nackensack, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED Lehde's Strain, large-flowering, all colors, 1000 seeds, 30c.; 1 oz.; $5.00. Mme. Ferret, true, fioe for cut flowers, 1000 seeds, 25c.; I oz., $4.00. Giaut Trimardeau, good range of colors, 1000 seeds, 20c.: 1 oz., $3.00. All crop of 1903. J. C. LEHDE, Forks, Erie Co., N. Y. Mention the FlorUt** Bichmg* when wrltla». PANSY SEED Sy-°t?yS^ saving— large flowering, every conceivable shade, color and marking. Pkt., 25c.; ^ oz., $1.00; oz., $3.00. Aslo at wholesale— Mr. B O'Neil, Florist, Elgin, III., writes: " The best mixture of Panies I ever had." FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. MIGNONETTE SEED Selected seed, from Allen's Defiance stock. Perfectly clean seed, having been picked over by band. $1.00 per packet. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. MentloD the Florlaf ' Exchange when writing. PANSY, MME. PERRET the Gold Medal pansy; Trimardeau, giant yellow and fine mixed, Mile. Cecile Davy and Marguerite, Parisian. Beaconsfield, Falaise. Special mixture for florists. See the Exchange, page 581, issue of May 30 Send for testimonials and prices. Special. For short time only. Any one order- ing a copy of Ward's " The American Carnation." at $3.50, through me, will receive \i oz. of Mme. Perret Pansy Seed (value $1.25j free. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N. Y. Telephone, 34 Richmond iiill. Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing. milGISSOS IID DAFFODILS For Forcing. We bave over 40 acres devoted entirely to the culture of these beautiful harbingers of Spring. (Trade only). Before placing your orders write to W. MAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, ERgland Mention tha FloflBti' BiehMm yb«» wtttl»«. Giant Flowering American Show Pansy The very best strain for forcing. Trade pkt., 25c.; per oz., $12.00. Calceolaria and Cin- eraria, W. & L>'s., extra selected strain, per pkt., 50c. Dracaena Indivisa, per oz., 40c. Siuilax Seed, per oz., 35c. mccDED ft. nnii beei> merchants nCCDCn tt IIUII9 And GROWERS 114 Chambers St., NE"W YORK. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CALLA BULBS. X to 1 In. dlam $1.76 per 100; $16.00 perlOOO lln.tol}^ In •■ .... 3.00 per 100 ; 28.0DperlOOO 1)^ to 2 In. " 5.50 perlOO. 2 in and over " 7.50 per 100. Send for Trade List and Catalogue. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. HentloD the Florists' Exchange when wiitlng. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHII.ADEL,PHIA. Blue Iiist of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit :::::::: Meptlon the Florists' Bichange when writing. BOXWOOD Boxwood of all sizes for Fall planting. Small Evergreens and Boxwood for Window Boxes. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N.J. Mention the Florlita' Bicli«Jf wh— writing. BEFT COMPETITION AND MAKE MONET BY GROWING Allen's Defiance Mignonette Extra long spikes; delieiously fragrant. Indoor grow^n seed, originators' stock original full size pkt., 00; half size pkt, 50 ots. Hen Crop Seel Row Eeafly I MICHELL'S SPECIAL, STRAIN of outdoor grown seed, trade pkt, 20cts.; oz., 50 cts. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. '^^^^.it 1018 Market St., Phila., Pa. Send for our New Wholesale Price List of Good Seeds, Bulbs and Florists' Necessities. GUERNSEY RULBS as grown by HUBERT & CO. Ltd.,the largest Bulb and Plant Growers in the Channel Islands, are THE BKST, WELL MATUREB, SOUND, RIPENED, EARLY— be sure to try them. Price lists quoting free deliverj- at New Yori.f ree on appli- cation to our representative, NICHOLAS LE PAGE, 46 South 12th Avenue, MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. [Ja Superb U Prize The finest strain of Pansies in the world. Intro- ducer and grower of all the leading novelties. High- est award. International Exhibition, Hamburg, 1897. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURQ, GERMANY. Mention the FlorlatB' Eychenge when writing. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50per 1 000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists* Bxcbanee when writing. XXX PANSY SEED If you want the finest large and fragrant Pansy flowers, try Woodbury's looted Seeds. EIGHT PKTS. (800 seeds), FINE ASSORTED, 50c. Finest German and Giant Flowered French strains, blended or either separate, 2000 seeds, 50c. ; H oz., $1.00 i oz., $4.00. List tree. DAVID B. WOODBURY, S. Paris, Me. D A KICICC HERB'S SELECT GIANT r AIMoICO FLOWERED AND BUGNOT Given satisfaction past 23 years. My own growing, 14 *^z., ?1.25; 1 oz., $5.00. Orders Booked For Pansy Plants, New Geraniums, Bedding Begonias, Aiternanthera, Coleus, Etc. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. CINERARIA Pkts. liarge FloTvering, Splendid Mixed.. 50c. & $1.00 Large FloTvering Dw^arf, Splendid Mised 50c. & »1.00 Primula, Chinese Fringred, Sepa- rate or Mixed 60c. Pansy, Superb Mixed. Unexcelled Strain jounce, 75c.; ounce, $5.00 W. G. BEGKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florlata' Ezcbance when wrltlBC. Cut Spikes of GLADIOLI GROFF'S HTBKIDS and others. All shades of the highest quality and in any quantity, ARTHUn UUWCCf Long Distance 'phone 9x. DCnLINl Rl Ti "Write for Prices. Send for Catalogue of Bulbs. United States GroTrer and Representative ef Groff *s Hybrids. SPECIAX CLEARANCE OFFER, THIS SEASON'S IMPORT OF JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES, Indispensable for staMng of Lilies, Hoses, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, £tc. Canes 6 ft. in bundles of 1000 % 5.50 " " ....2000 10.00 ' " " ....3000 14.75 Canes, 6 ft. in bundles of 4000 »19.00 BOOO 22.00 10000 S7.50 Send for our NEW INTERESTING CATALOaTJE. H. H. BERQER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, NEW YORK NOW READY. THEY ARE FINE THIS YEAR .„ „ __ PerlOO PerlOOO 1 to \% inches in diameter $3 50 $30 00 i;^ to 2 " " 5 00 45 00 2 to 2y, " " 7 00 65 00 Prepaid to your city at above prices. Cash. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, from flats 2 00 15 00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGEEI, from 2% in. pots 2 00 15 00 Write your wants on Pansy Seed, Sndlax and Field-grown Carnations, 30,000 ready. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis, Cal. I,OCK BOX 103 76 The Plorists' Exchange 400,000 California Privet HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. UeptloD thp FlortBtfl' Bxcliauge when writliig. and more than 400 Vari- eties of HARDT ORNA- MENTAL, STOCK. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Wlllard, Wethersfleld, Conn., pres- dent; C. N. Page, Des Moines, Iowa, vice-president; J. Chas. McCuUough, Cin- cinnati, O., second vice-president; C. B. Kendel, Cleveland. O., secretary and treasurer; W. W. Templin. Calla, O., as- sistant secretary. SHENANDOAH, lA.— Ratekin & Son are building a new seed warehouse, work on which Is nearing completion. SEDALIA, MO.— The Archias Seed Store has recently greatly enlarged its wareroom space by the purchase of adjoining property. The Arm of- fers a series of attractive prizes to Missouri State Fair exhibitors of farm products grown from the. concern's seeds. ORANGE. CONN.— Watson S. Wood- ruff and wife recently returned from their trip to California and other points. Mi-. Woodruff says; In gen- eral, California seed crops were look- ing extra well, and there was no ap- parent shortage of anything grown as specialties in that State. The sight of about 100 acres of sweet peas In full bloom, the named varieties In plots of two to five acres each, was a most charming and bewildering one. Quite a liberal amount of cucumber seed is being grown in California, and unless the present indications fail, cucumber seed will not be selling at $2.00 per pound during the next 12 months. ST. PAUL,.— The following incident shows that the Government Seed Shop at Washington is keenly alive to all the tricks of the trade and can be depended on to furnish good stock f?) of high vitality on short notice. A resident of the Saintly City, who spends his leisure moments In culti- vating "garden sass," wrote to the De- partment of Agriculture last Spring for some "free seeds." Having read of the liberality of Uncle Sam in sup- plying his subjects with "new and val- uable varieties," he pictured In his mind's eye an abundance of the choic- est vegetables that ever adorned a gar- den, graced a table or tickled the pal- ate of a law-abiding citizen. The seeds came in packets labeled with the name of a local seed concern and were duly planted — once, twice and three times in some instances without any results. As the seeds were supplied the department five years ago, their vitality must be nearly zero. Jesse E. Northrup, of Minneapolis, accidentally ruptured a blood vessel in his leg and was laid up In the hospital several days, but is able to be about now. M. Wilhelmi, of P. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kan., was a recent caller. Other visitors were: W. Kueker, of the Farmers' Seed Co., Faribault, and Louis Goeppinger on his annual trip for Petgnaux & Lorin. VERITAS. The Cleveland Seed Company, of Rochester. N. Y., report that crops of all kinds are, at this time, looking very favorable. Fancy and garden beans are making rapid strides, being now just nicely out of the ground. They were planted late and will, neces- sarily, require a A'ery long season in which to mature. Sweet corn is giving the most concern, as the acreage is lighter than usual, on account of ex- cessive dry weather, which prevented people planting in time. That which was planted came up very spotted, on account of the drouth, but what did come up is now doing very nicely — shows good, healthy growth, although very late, as it should be tasselled and silked out by this time, while It Is only in about the right stage for cultivat- ing. The weather continues very nearly perfect in Northern Canada for the growing of peas, where we are growing our stock at this time, and unless we have rainy weather during harvest we expect to realize nearly a full crop — occasionally a field that Is badly hurt, but others are enough better to make Pansy Seed. World's Fair Mixture. NEW CROP Ready July 1. SHEI-IiROAD GREENHOUSE SEED CO., Gtangre P. O., Baltimore, Md. Uentton tta> Flortati' Bxcbanie when wrltlni. up. We did not suffer by frost at the time Northern Michigan and Wiscon- sin were hurt. TOLEDO, O.— S. W. Flower & Co. write: Present prospects for crops of alsike and red clover in our section are very fine, and with the right kind of weather from now on a very large crop will be harvested. Stock of old seed is almost entirely used up. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., advise us that all crops in northern Michigan promise very well at this time and a very fair crop is looked for. It is too early to say what beans will do. Everything is late, and the weather is too cool at the present time, therefore, unless we have very favorable weather during the balance of July and all through August, there will be considerable shortage. Our crop orospects for seed sweet corn are very poor, writes C. S. Clark, of Wakeman, Ohio. There was not enough moisture in the ground to sprout the corn In May, but just enough to mold it. This caused replanting, which run us into June, which month turned out to be the coldest June in 49 years. It rained 24 days in this month; this caused the second planting to rot. Therefore, we have only 25 to 90 per cent, of a stand. Stowell's Evergreen, Country Gentleman and Late Mam- moth corn are very poor, many fielis now being abandoned. The entire crop is very backward, averaging from four Inches to three feet high now, July 16. CROPS IN NEBRASKA.— The fol- lowing advices have been received from Nebraska, under date July 15: "The very general and unusual cli- matic conditions have not escaped us. and, owing to the continued cold weather, excessive rains, floods, hail- storms, etc., the planting season has been yery unfavorable for all kinds of crops. We were unusually fortun- ate in arranging nice acreages, but above conditions caused a great deal of late replanting, and the limited sup- ply of stock seed has. In some in- stances, materially reduced contracted acreages, which will necessarily cre- ate some shortages. "Both sweet and field corn are very backward, and much will depend upon the character of our Fall season as to the proper ripening down of crops. With favorable conditions, judging from reports received, we ought to be in fair shape on sweet corn, with the exception of Early Mammoth, Late Mammoth and Chicago Market. The two former are partial failures, and the latter variety was drowned out. "Cucumbers from present indica- tions promise good. We, however, have lost our crops of Giant Pera and Fordhook Pickle, and probably a few odd varieties will be short. "In the muskmelon line we experi- enced much trouble in securing a stand. The striped beetle is also caus- ing considerable damage, and while we have some nice acreages remaining, a general shortage may be looked for. The following varieties are reported failures: Arlington Nutmeg, Colum- bus. Chicago Market, Delmonico, Long Island Beauty, Jersey Belle, Round Yellow Cantaloupe, Surprise, Shum- way's Giant; and unless we have an exceptionally fine melon season other varieties will be in short supply. "A portion of our watermelon dis- trict has been hailed out. Some of the crops were replanted later, but it is a question if they will mature merchant- able seed. "Varieties of Winter squash and the larger kinds of pumpkins are late and backward, and It is difficult to sur- mise what the outcome will be. All crops of a late character will be so largely governed by Fall conditions that it Is impossible to arrive at early definite conclusions." GEN EVA NEW YORK W. ^ T. SMITH CO. Field arown ROSES and CLEMATIS, ORNAMENTAI. TREES SHRUBS and VINES. FRVIX XREBS. Wholesale Trade Catalogrue on application. F. &, F. NURSERIES ;^.^SJ:S'" TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment TradeCatoioBu. SPRIN6FIELD NEW JERSEY. Meptlon the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN JS^O'^T^ Oi^O'p Seed Saved from finest stock. Largest flowering, beautilul colors. Finest mixed, 3000 seeds, $1.00 : >^pkt.,50c.; loz., $5.00:2oz., $9.00; 3oz., $12.00. Blue, black, red, white and yellow, in separate colors, 50c. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. liock box 354. Orower of the FiJieBt PanBies. Ueoann the norlflta' IBxebuiK* whea wrltliix. Exports of corn from the United States for the twelve months ended June 30, 1903, amounted to 74,360,370 bushels as against 26,324,268 for the cor- responding period of the year previous. DES MOINES, lA.— The weather conditions here have been very favor- able during the past three weeks, and crops are now looking better than we would have thought possible the mid- dle of June. Many of the crops at that time were badly injured, and some of them totally destroyed by the extraor- dinarily wet weather. The weather conditions here recently have been ideal for the corn and vine crops. To- matoes are also looking well. William Trillow, who was formerly in the greenhouse business at St. Louis, but has spent the last two or three years with Vaughan, of Chicago, has just accepted a position as super- intendent of the Iowa Seed Company's greenhouses. We have already pur- chased glass for the erection of 14 ad- ditional greenhouses this season. C. N. P. Connecticut Seed Crops. Most seed crops in Connecticut are far enough along to judge with some accuracy as to what the harvest will be. At this time, July 18, onion seed is looking excellent. No blight or rust, and, with a good, strong healthy growth, a crop of heavy, plump seed is assured if nothing interferes for the next three or four weeks, which is, of course, the critical period. The acre- age of onion seed in Connecticut is fully up to the average. Orange and Milford having perhaps a little more than usual, while the Wethersfleld dis- trict has some less. The turnip crop has been almost a failure, less than 25 per cent of a crop. The early drouth had largely to do with this condition. Kale has just been harvested, and promises a good, fair yield. Beet looks extra good. The bulbs wintered very well and there have been very few skips in the fields this year, which is quite different from what we have had in the past three or four years. The acreage of beet is probably larger than ever before. As much of the select trade looks to Con- necticut for beet seed, there is pretty sure to be a nice article to supply such trade this year. Carrot is probably the poorest crop of all. Many of the roots failed to start, and some pieces are very thinly stocked. There will be a very small yield, and a great amount of labor is lost in keeping down the weeds. Car- rot is not an altogether profitable crop at best in Connecticut, and the crop of this season will be one of great loss. Tomatoes never looked better, but it is too early to tell how the crop will fruit. The tempting high prices on vine seed prevailing during the past year have caused quite a little cucumber and squash to be planted in Connec- ticut. The crops look well, and it would not be surprising if quite a little vine seed were produced In the Nutmeg State this year. Sweet corn seems to be the all-ab- sorbing topic, and is getting more at- tention from the general trade than any other item in the list. Inquiries and carte blanche orders from every- where are being tendered to the Con- necticut growers. Very few care to take more orders now. Sweet corn crops are all two weeks late, but for the past two weeks we have been hav- ing very good corn-growing weather, and the outlook is better. A good many crops, however, unless we have an exceptionally late Pall for the corn to cure, will never mature. Parsnips promise a full crop. Al- J though the acreage of this article is somewhat limited in Connecticut still there is a demand for selected seed from carefully selected roots, and the Connecticut growers have the reputa- tion of producing seed from such roots. FRENCH BULBS.— Our correspond- ent in Toulon, under date July 4, writes: As to Eoman hyacinths and other bulbs the producers will main- tain their prices and expect the mer- chants to ask the prices fixed by the syndicate. Numerous meetings have taken place, in order that the produc- ers obey the syndicate. Further advices demonstrate that the situation up to July 9 stands about as follows: An 80 or 85 franc price on white Roman hyacinths, 12-15 cm., is looked for, but not yet reached. Sev- eral of the large independent dealers in France are holding out against the high prices of the Syndicate, and late shipments are likely to result. European Notes. With the exception of Holland, where a cold and destructive gale has raged for the past two days, the drouth and heat still persist, and their evil effects are becoming apparent. Late broccolls are dropping their blooms without making pods, and the same is true of radishes, which, in other respects, have thus far been very promising, and may yet recover. The disastrous effects of the cold Spring are now cleary visible. Early and delicate peas of the Gradus type are found to have dereloped an aver- age of three grains in a pod, while the earliest pods are dying oft rapidly, not having been sufficiently developed to mature. Later pods on the same plants produced since the rains contain sev- en and eight peas, and promise to at- tain maturity. In the meantime, sales of this and kindred varieties should be made with caution. The black fungus on the pods and stems of cabbages is spreading rapidly, and will seriously diminish an already poor crop. Borecoles are out of danger now, and will be fairly plentiful. Beans of all kinds, broad, pole and dwarf, are suffering very much in Northern Europe; in the south they are practically safe. Rape suffered se- verely in the Winter, and the fields present a wretched appearance. A large surplus was left over last season; of this very much was in bad condition and practically useless for seed. All the choice parcels have been snapped up at an advanced price. W. Thompson, Ipswich, England, died on July 3, aged 81. He was chiefly known as the introducer of several very valuable annuals. Including Godetia Whitneyil, Rhodanthe maculata, Pha- celia campanularia and Leptosiphon roseus. Aquilegia chrysantha and Cle- matic coccinea were also sent out by him. His list, first issued in 1855, con- tained nothing but what was really first class. A wreath of his favorite Rhodanthe maculata was the most con- spicuous fioral tribute at his funeral. J. E. Woodbridge Tracy, agricultural explorer, U. S. Department of Agricul- ture, Is in London, and has arranged to make a very extensive trip through Europe. EUROPEAN SEEDS. July 25, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 77 15,000 Pot=Growfl Strawberry Plants If planted now will produce a full crop of LARGE LUSCIOUS STRAWBERRIES IN 1904. We bave these in .stock In fifteen of the best varieties. Submit your list of wants for special low quotations. T. J. DWYER & SON, O^mio county Nurseries, Box 20, GomWall, H. Y. MeptloD the Flortite* Bichange when writlac. IS/I>^ For cemetery and park work. Good field ffrown clumps. «6.00 per 100. PRIVET, 9 in. to 12 in,, well rooted. If set out soon in hed^^e row will get good start this Fall for growth another year. $1.25 per 100; 500 or more. $1.00 per 100. F. O. B. Express. Cash with order. F. A. BOLLES, East 10th St. & Ave. L, EKOOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Florists* Eschange when writing. eUll IV Dl IIITC 3 in., strong, bnshr, $9.00 OffllLIIA rLAIlia per 1000; $1.00 per 100. CC I C D V Transplanted Plants, strong, C L C n I TveU hardened, $2.00 per 1000; 10,000 for $18.00, Boston Market and WMte Plume. Other kinds later. AaDDlISC Fine, large field-grown plants, wRDDflUE Brunswick and Danish Ballhead, »1 00 per 1000; 10,000 for $6.50. Larger lots very- low. Cash, please. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York UentloD the Florlsta' BxchancB wbea writlDff. SEEDLINGS Ampelopsis Veitchii, field-grown, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Wistaria, CMnese» blue, 1 yr. $2.00 per 100: $15.00 per 1000; 2 yrs. $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Azalea Aiuoena, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $16.00perl000;lyr., $10.00perl00; $75.00 per 1000; larger plants, $35.00. $50.00 and $75.00 per 100. Yucca Filaraeutosa, 1 yr. , $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1000; 2 yrs., $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunberg:ii. Exochorda, Halesia, Altheas, Deutzias, Ainorpha, S2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Iris Kaempferi, named sorts, strong pieces, $5.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Iris SeedUngs, 2 yrs., $2.00per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Send for complete list of Trees, Shrubs and Ever- greens. SAMUEL C. MOON Jorrisville,Pa. Mention the Plorlsts' Exchmnee when writlBg. VEGETABLE PLANTS AIDDIRE Jersey and Chas. IFakefield, bNDDNUC Early Flat Dntch, Early Deep Head, Early All Head, Late Flat Dntch, Savoy, Rich Red and other vars., 25c. per 100; Sl.OOper 1000. ENDIVE ^^■'^ ^^' ^'^- ^'^'* ^^^ 10,000. TAIIATnCC Acme,I,.Beanty,Stone, Par- lUmniUCa agon. Dwarf Champion, Atlantic Prize and other vars., 15c. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. Earliana and Ponderosa, 30c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. PARSLEY «c. per 100. RFI FRY Golden Self Blanching:, Golden "tfn I Heart. White Plume, and other vars., $1.00 per 1000. Euby Ki Nose, 25o. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. II wanted by mail add 10c. per 100. Send for price list. See our Flower Flant Ad. in this issue. Oash With Obdeb. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Iff'Dtlon the riorlBti' Bxchsnffe when wrltlHS. 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 in the line of Hursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Ctontlnental Nurseries, Rochestery N.Y* Mention the Floneta' Bxcuange wben writing. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, flass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHEB HARDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogue. Mention the Florlsta' Etzehange when writing. When in Europe come and see us and inspect onr ex- tensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery'Steck J. BLAAUW & CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous Colorado Blue Spruces— pureet, bluest strain Mention the PlorlBts' Bzctaange when writing. KOSTER & CO. Nu,!|fri« BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Bardy Jtxaleast Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, PotsQrown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Bte, No Agents Catalogue free on demand. No Agents Mention the Florlata' BxcbanKe when writtos- EVERGREEN As Immenae Stock ot both large and emaU sized EVERGREEN TREES In great variety; also EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention the Floriata' Szidianca whan wrltins. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, '^'flSI'"' UentloD the Florist!* Bxcbange when writing. THE OF SPECIMEN IV1 .r«ji OITR OIVK ORO'WIKO. THE-V LIFT TVITH GOOD BAI.L,8. CA9( BE MOVED KO'W^. FOR PRICES STATE SIZE AI«D QCTAKTITY DESIRED. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phiia., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. Mention the Florlsta* Bxehance when wrltlaff. Nursery Deparimeni AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN N. W. Hale, Knoxvllle, Tenn., presi- dent; F. A. Weber, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. T., treasurer. Disease In the European Larch. The foresters of Europe are In grief just now over their larch plantations, many of the trees having been Injured by a fungrus attack, which threatens to make the planting of the tree not advisable. In consequence of this, at- tention has been turned to the procur- ing of our western larch, Darix occl- dentalis, but here again obstacles are met with, as It Is next to Impossible to obtain seeds of It. Seed collectors in Washington and Oregon say it does not pay to gather the seeds, the trees growing In regions where other tree seeds they have calls for do not grow. If any of the readers of the Florists' Exchange could procure the seeds, they could dispose of them readily. Although the L,. occidentalls seems the favorite In Europe, It must be from reputation only, as but few, If any, trees are In cultivation there as yet. If Europeans wish for a valuable larch, and one that could be readily obtained, they should try the L. amerl- cana. The wood Is heavy, strong and durable. Collectors declare there Is no profit In gathering seeds of It, even at what Is thought high prices, but seed- lings can be collected In any number at small cost. As an ornamental tree the Ii. amerl- cana, which Is the common American larch. Is worthy of more promlpence than it has received. It forms a hand- some spreading tree, less twiggy than the European, and with foliage of rather darker green. 100,000 German Iris Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name, my selection of varieties, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. J. T. LOVETT. Little Silver, N. J. Holland Nursery Stock Ask for Our Catalo^e. It Will Interest You. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. P. OIWERHERH 1123 Sommll Ave, JERSEY CITY, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUI HOLLAHS irVRSESIES:; 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. CELERY PLAMS for Everybody, Transplanted, stocky plants. Far superior to those usually sold. Varieties : Golden Selt-Blanching. White Plume, Giant Pascal, Fin de Siecle, Schu- macher, Perfection Heartwell, Celeriac. Per 1000, S2.50; 500, S1.25; 250, 75c. In lots ot 5000 and over, $2.00 per 1000. Cash witli order. W. B. DU RIE RAHWAY, N. J. UeDtlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Hardiness of Engllsb Walnut. The following letters have been re- ceived In response to our Inquiry as to the limit of hardiness of the English walnut, and thanks are extended our correspondents for their much appre- ciated notes: I always read your notes In the Florists' Exchange, and In the July 11 Issue no- tice your remarks on the hardiness of the English walnut. The position of the Eng- lish walnut has much to do with Its hardi- ness. In Gelderland, where I come from, along the dykes of the rivers Lek, Maas, Waal — all branches of the Rhine — which changes Its name near the native vlllaea of Zoelmond on the Island, there are trees more than 100 feet in height, having al- ways high, dry, warm feet. On wet, black muck, like the Boskoop soil, the tree grows hardly at all. and freezes often. On fiat land, even clay, planted orchard-like. It is a failure. Our Winter Is colder than is experienced In Buffalo. Nuts are grown in Holland for export to England, green. But we use Holland nuts for growing on for stock. P. J. W. THAMSZ VAN DER VEUK. Narbarth, Pa. Seing your note In the Florists' Ex- change of July 11, referring to the Eng- lish walnut, I would say there Is a very fine specimen here In Watklns, N. T., at the north end of the residence of Mrs. John Lang, an illustration of which was shown in The Florists' Exchange last Summer. This tree was purchased of Messrs. Eiiwanger & Barry, of Rochester, N. T., some thirty years ago, by the then owner of this property, an English gen- tleman, Mr. Frederick Davis. I have just been in conversation with him on the sub- ject, and he tells me planting this walnut was thought quite an experiment at that nuts in England, he was induced to try time, but owing to his fondness for the It. And It has proved a success. This tree at present Is 32 feet in height, with 37 feet spread, and fruits more or less every year. Last year it must have yielded quite five bushels. But I am afraid of Its further usefulness, as the place is for sale, and may fall into the hands of parties ad- verse to me beautiful. WM. SHEPPAED. Oxydendron Arboreum. Under the name Oxydendron arbo- reum is now known the beautiful tree which many are familiar with under the name of Andromeda arborea. At this season of the year. mid-July, It displays Its beautiful white flowers. In spreading, decumbent racemes — one of the few small trees which flower at this season. Unlike other andromedas, this makes a good-sized tree in time, and has the additional merit of flowering when but a quite small bush. In addition to Its great attraction when in flower. In Autumn its foliage becomes of an intense crimson, as bright in this respect as Is the foliage of the sour gum. So far. the most of the plants In cul- tivation are from collected stock from the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina: but It seeds freely, and In the hands of experienced propagators can be raised from seeds, carefully sown and attended to in a moist green- house. Peat and sand are the best ma- terials for sowing the seeds on. The open character of the mixture, while covering the seeds, admits air to them, which they must have to germinate nicely. The Dwarf Horse Chestnut. Among the glories of our lawns In Midsummer are the many handsome specimens of the dwarf horse chestnut to be seen— Pavla macrostachya, sometimes called P. alba. This Is the spreading species, of bush-like growth, a native of the South, but which Is hardy In Pennsylvania and probably further north. On some of the resi- dential grounds about Philadelphia there are Immense specimens of this tree. As It does not grow in height nearly as fast as it does In width, the specimens referred to are, some of them, flfteen feet In width and six feet or so in height. The flowers are borne in upright panicles, white, with pro- PANSY SEED Roemer's Extra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansy Seed, my own growiDg, new 1903 crop. Price, mixed seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00 ; J4 oz., n.50; K oz.. $2.50; 1 oz., $5.00; H lb., $14.00; K lb.. $25.00; 1 lb., $50.00. Cash with order. Plants ready September 1, PETER BROWN, Pansy Seed Grower, LANCASTER, PA. 78 The Plorists' Hxchange jecting rose-colored stamens. As the outline of a large shrub of it is some- what flat, the appearance of a large bush in flower is uncommon and beau- tiful. The period of flowering- is mid-July, not April and May, as some works have it. It is the only Midsummer one we have, known in cultivation in the North. P. California is classed as Sum- mer blooming, but I have not seen an outdoor specimen of it here as yet As the Pavia macrostachya fruits sparingly, but little increase can be looked for by seedlings; but it forms stolons to some extent, which enable a small addition to the stock to be made yearly. These stolons should be severed from the parent stock in Spring, cut back and planted out in good soil, when nice plants may be looked for by Fall. There is such a fine display, and one so unlike that of any other shrub at any season of the year, that the plant- ing of this pavia is strongly recom- mended. Evergreens for Bedding-. In an article which recently appeared in "Floral Life." Samuel C. Moon men- tioned the usefulness of evergreens for filling flower beds for Winter enjoy- ment. He was writing of a bed which had contained pansies in early Spring, then Summer bedding plants, and these were followed by evergreens, planted in November. Both for permanency and for Winter effect, only dwarf evergreens are much used for bedding. There is now such a great variety of them that in the way of height and color ample material pre- sents itself to form a pretty contrast. Almost all shades of color in foliage are available, as well as many differ- ent forms of growth. Nurserymen or florists who grow these evergreens in boxes, as so many do for convenience of sale, could form nice-looking beds on their grounds, which would add to the beauty of their places and attract customers. The boxes could be sunk in the beds, ren- dering lifting of the plants and the use of the bed for other purposes in Spring an easy matter. It is difficult to describe how to ar- range such plants, unless it were known what sorts were available. Ret- inosporas vary very much in color; yews, also, are to be recommended, and in a collection of even ordinary green the varying tints of green are quite pronounced. It is only when the col- lection is before one that proper ar- ranging can be determined. This season of the year finds the young wood of evergreens becoming hard; and with ordinary care lifting plants from the nursery and potting or boxing them is quite possible now. Increasing Dogwoods. The lovely pink dogwood, as well as the pleasing weeping form, is usually increased by grafting; but many find that budding them at this season of the year assists their multiplication. Common stocks are used, and the bud- ding done when the growth of the stock is nearly over for the season. The weeping form is looked on as de- sirable to plant for its oddity, as other weeping trees are, but the pink-flow- ered dogwood is set for its beauty, and the sale of it will be very large for years to come. It is one of the hand- somest flowering small trees there is. It is hardy and never fails to bloom every Spring. It is said by some that dogwoods do not do well planted in the Fall; but although they may suffer in severe ■Winters, when freshly planted, the harm is probably no more than other trees would receive. It is certain, some very successful plantings have been made in Autumn. JOSEPH MBEHAN. The Canna Exhibition by the Flo- rists* Club of Philadelphia. The committee in charge of the ex- hibits in connection with the Florists' Club, as above, invites all who have new and meritorious cannas to forward them, prepaid by express, in care of David Rust, Horticultural Hall. Broad street, Philadelphia, Pa., to reach des- tination not later than Tuesday after- noon, August 4, when they will receive careful and proper attention. EDWIN LONSDALE, Secretary. W^ I NTER- FI^O^VERING Fine Healthy Stock, from Selected Cuttings. SVNRISEI, AMERICAN BBAVXY, I.A FRANCB 3-inch pots, 89.00 per 100 j 4-lncli pots, $12.00 per 100. BRIDB, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEPi GAXE, METEOR, MME. HOSXE, SAFRANO, BON SILENE, PAPA GONTIER 3-inch potB, $7.00 per 100 ; 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. GRAFTED ROSES Fine bushy plants, in 3^^-inch and 4-inch pots. I.IBERTV, IVORY $18.00 per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN $16.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA ROSES QUEEN OF EDGELY, Pink American Beauty, 2V2 in. AMERICAN BEAUTY, 1% in., 3 in.; 4 in. ready in a sliort time. MYERS & SAMTMAN, Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA NO SAMPLES SENT. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 3-ln. Bride Per 100, »3.6D; per 1000, $30.00 3-in. Maid " 3.60; " 30.00 3-in. Ivory ■' 3.50; ■' 30.00 3-in. Am. Beauty.... ■■ 6.00; " 50.00 Kooted Cuttings 4-ln. pots 6-in. pots, 3 tt. high... Per 100 ....$15.00 .... 22.00 .... 40.00 -CASH OMLV.- William C. Smith, MAVI/sk. Philadelphia, Pa. MentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. Americaii M\] Stock 500 strong 3-inch plants, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per lOOO. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport. Conn. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 1000 Bridesmaid, iM in. lOOO •• 3 " 300 Golden Gate, 3)^ " 150 " " 3 " 75 Mme. Hoste, 3 " 301) Bride, 3 " Strong, healthy stock, ■ 3 in., $12 00 per 100; 3J^ in., $16.00 per 100. OWN ROOT I Fi: Fine, clean stock, 3 inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000. Bride Bridesmaid Golden Gate Ivory Liberty Sunset Perle Sunrise, 3 inch pots, $J).00 per 100. 3 inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Fine Stock, from 2M and 2M in. pots. Col. Appleton Mrs. McArthur Nagoya Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs. T. L. Park Polly Rose Major Bonnaffon Yonoma $3.00 per 100. Adula Ada Spaulding Eureka Idavan Wauamaker Mile. XiUcie Faure 3IrB. S. Humphreys Autumn Glory Dorothy Deveus $3.00 per 100 ; Gladys Spaulding: Mme, Gastellier Mrs. Perrin Mrs. S. T. Murdock Margaret Graham Niveus Thos. H. Brown Xeno $25.00 per 1000. FINE STOCK tlOLETS 2MNCH POTS Marie Louise, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Strong: Plants, from 3]^ inch pots. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Ready for Immediate Sale. For varieties and prices see issue of June 30, page 724. WOOD BROS., Fishklll, N. Y. Uenttoa tbe FlotUti' Izcluiif* wbes wrlUac. BRIDEand BRIDESMAID 3 In. Stock, $5.00 per lOO; $45.00 per lOOO. Cash. CHARLES E. MEEHAN, "srsfs"." GermantoTivn, Phila., Pa, Mention the FlortstB* Exchange when writing. ROSES Extra Strong. From 3J< in. Pots. 100 American Beauty §;10.00 Golden Gate 8.00 H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Hnieilcaii BeaDtles 3 incli, $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. GOLDEN GATE 21 inch, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERQ 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. ROSES Good, Clean, Strong Plants. Bridesmaid, '2.%-mc\\, S3.00 per 100 ; S25.00 per 1000; 3-inoli, S4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. Meteor, 2i^-iiicli, S3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000; 3-ineh, S4.50 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. American Beauty, 3-ineh, first size, strong, $6.00 per 100; 3-inoh, second size, $4.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2-inch, $1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Uentlon tbe FlorlBta' Bxcliuig? wbea vriUiit;. HYDRANGEA! THOS. HOGG and MONSTKOSA. 2!^-inch pots, flue stock, {2.60 per 100; ?20.00 pel' 1000. 1 THE SPRINOFIELD FLORAL CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Mention the Florists' Exchange whep writing.; FINEST STOCK BBIDE and BRIDESMAID ROSES, 2H- in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20,00 per 1000. FINE RUBBER PLANTS, 4 in. pots, »4.0( per doz. Write for special prices on large orders. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Mention tha Florigta' Bxchang* when writlnr. NOTICE OF REMOVAL Having: purchased the irell-knoivn green- house establishment of Rudolph Asmus, at New Durham, N. J., I wish to inform my friends and customers that I will enter into possession of same on Angust 1, next. Until that date, I remain in business at my old address. HERMANN SCHOLZEL, 537 Fulton St., Union Hill, N.J, Mention the Flortsts' Exchange when wrlttng. liOOK I LOOK I I.OOK I 5,000 Rose and Yincas CLEAN. HEALTHY. STRONG. Fine stock of Bride and Brideamaid Boses from 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 500atlflOC rates. Nice lot in 2 in. for shifting, $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. T. HILLBORN, "Florist," Newlown, Bucks Co., Pa* Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Clearance Sale Rose Plants 1000 lOoo American Beanty, 31n tss.oc 4000 Meteor, 3 In 26. oc 1500 Meteor, 3>^ in 30.00 BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO., W. Peterson and N. 48fh Aves., CHICAGO, ILL, Mention the FlortBta' Exchange when writing. Smilax and Sprenseri 3 in., ready for shift, $3.00 per 100. Bridesmaid, 4 in $6.00 per 100. Meteor, 4 in 6.00 " Perle and American Beauty, 3 in. 5.00 " FRED BURKI, Bellevue, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' BIxrfiaDge when wrttliig- SMILAX Fine, outot2>!Sln. pots, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS Out otiHin., $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. [ J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SMILAX strong, in 2J^-inch pots, out back, $2.00 per 100 ; $17.50 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, RiegelsYille, Pa. Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing. \ mi FUID! From 3-inch pots, extra strong, ready to plant in beds, $2.00 per 100 ; $17.00 per 1000; guaranteed. Cash with order. W'ill send sample if wanted. ROBERT L. QRAHiffl 280 Old York Rd., Baltimore, Md. Uentton t^9 7^f(B^' Bicbance wtasn vrltiiK. July 26, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 79 Feeding: Exhibition Stock. Eaiiy planted stock, that is to say, plants set out on the benches in May, should by this time have filled the soil with roots, and a little encouragement will be found necessary to keep the plants up to par. These notes, I may say, are intended at this time for the growers of exhibition flowers only. There are to-day many growers around New York who raise a certain quantity of flowers solely for exhibition and home consumption, and it is for this class of cultivatoi"^ that these remarks are penned. ' Many of the commercial growers have not flnished planting yet. and notes on feeding have at this early date no significance for them; but where plants have been growing in the bench for the past eight to ten weeks, it is time to consider what and how to feed them, since no check can be permitted, and the plants must be kept steadily moving along from start to finish. Give the beds a light scratching up, and then scatter a dusting of fine bone meal over them. I say fine bone meal because if it is used too coarse, the kind for instance that is generally used in rose-growing, it is too slow in ac- tion to help the plants much at the time when they need it most, i. e., dur- ing August and September. After putting on the bone give a dressing of fairly well rotted cow ma- nure, say, half an inch in thickness, all over the bed. This mulch will in- duce the roots to come up to the sur- face, where they will soon eat up the bone meal and ramify all through the manure. On no account use fresh cow manure to mulch with. I have seen the foliage blackened for two feet up the stem by the ammonia rising from the manure applied too green. Nor, on the other hand, should the manure be so old that all the virtue has gone out of it. I would rather use it a little fresh than too old, because, in the for- mer case, it can be mixed with an equal bulk of dry soil which will take up and retain the escaping gases; while ma- nure that is so old that it crumbles to dust has lost the greater part of its fer- tilizing properties and its only use then is to maintain a uniform degree of moisture. This mulching will keep the plants going for several weeks, then feeding with liquid fertilizers should be resort- ed to — mild at first, of course, but grad- ually increasing in strength. I prefer the liquid made from sheep manure to any other, possibly because I have used it more, and am consequently more familiar with it. It can be put in a sack and will readily soak through into the water. Neither cow nor horse ma- nure seems to soak so well this way, unless the sack happens to be very- coarse in the mesh. Where large tanks are built for making liquid I have no doubt any kind of manure will make a satisfactory "brew," but where, as with the most of us, a kerosene barrel has to suflice, you cannot beat the sheep ma- nure. As an alternate from the animal fertilizers nitrate of soda or sulphate of ammonia may be used, or you can cut out the two last named and use nitrate of potash, which will give both I nitrate and potash at the same time. Any of these chemicals may be used I in the proportion of one ounce to four gallons of water, or, roughly, a pound to a fifty-gallon barrel of water. They should be applied at first only once every two or three weeks, and alter- nating as before stated with the liquid made from animal manures; but in September, when the buds are rapidly swelling, a dose can be given every few days, though it is not wise to in- crease the amount of chemical used to make the liquid. Some people swear by lime as the one thing needful for chrysanthemums. Where the soil and water are both de- ficient in lime it is all right to apply it; in fact, it is necessary in order to help the plant build up a stout stem. but an indiscriminate use of it may be harmful, anci is certainly not needed. Lime is often mixed with the manure to kill the worms, and, according to the scientist, by so doing, the lime has lib- erated the nitrogen in the manure and caused it to disappear into the atmos- phere as ammonia. The same thing happens when lime is thrown into a tank of liquid manure, and wljen one considers that nitrogen is the chief re- quirement of the plants it can readily be seen where the use of lime is harm- ful. I think lime is best applied in the form of lime water, which can easily be made by dropping some lime in a barrel of water. There need be no fear of getting it too strong, as the water will only hold just so much in suspen- sion and the remainder will sink to the bottom of the barrel. Experience is the best guide a man can have in feeding chrysanthemums. My experience, however honestly and faithfully written, is not much of a help to a man working with entirely different soil. Soils differ greatly in natural fertility and composition. Look chiefly to the leaves of the plant. When they are large, very dark green and brittle to the touch, your plants are getting all the feeding they need. Nev- er use nitrate of soda after the middle of September, as its use too late in the season will make the bloom too soft and flabby; and do not use any kind of fertilizer after the bud shows color, because there is, by that time, an am- ple supply in the soil to carry the bud through to development. The taking of the proper bud and the knowing how to feed without overdo- ing it are the two primary things to look out for. The bud question we shall speak of later, and, meanwhile, don't blindly follow someone's else lead in feeding your plants. Experiment for yourself, and this experience you will never forget. Soot, guano, Brazilian plant food, and many other things are used, more or less, by different grow- ers who have by experience found what is best suited to their soil and local conditions. lORA. » Ail ■ I Ml C Pres. Smith, ■Whilldin. Queen, IWl \M IWI 9 Moaesta. Mrs. Weeks, Bonnaflon, Mrs. Esan, Silver Cloud, Georgiana Pitcher, Lady Playfair, Willowbrook, Marion Henderson, Ivory, Pink Ivory. Rooted cuttings, 75c. per 100 to close out. 10c. extra if prepaid. 2 in. pot plants, fine stock of following: Prea. Smith, Modesta, Bon- naffon, Appleton, Egan, Georgiana Pitcher, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, ???i'eral plant stock cheap. W. L. Smith, Aurora, 111. FOR SALE — Four large size Gorton side-feed boilers for hard or soft coal._.$50 each. One small Gorton side-feed, $25; 1 large sectional Florida heater, $50; 1 small coil boiler, in use two winters, hot water, will heat about 2,000 sq. ft. glass, $20. Write for particular de- scriptlon. F. Fallon, Roanoke, Va. FOR SALE — New 2-ln. black pipe, long lengths, 10c. ft.; 6x8 single American Glass, $2.25 per box; double thick, $2.60 per box; single French glass, 100 ft. boxes, $4.00; 12x14. 12x16, 14x14, 16x18 double American glass. $3.60 per box; 10x12, 12x12, 10x15 single glass, $2,40 per box. Clear Gulf cypress greenhouse material; bollei^ and ventilating apparatus. Send for prices. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. HOTHOUSE GRAPES AND CARNATION GROWING COMBINED. We wish to join hands with another equally disposed firm for above purpose. One of the members of our firm has had experience in grape growing in Europe and exportation to America, etc. Have shipped hothouse grapes in Winter (when worth $1.00 per lb.). Added carnation department. Can prove success in both lines by testimonials from leading firms. While thus engaged were struck by possibility of using grapehouses for growing carnations. Surmounted difficulties and found systematic practical process. Earning power of green- house thus fully DOUBLED. Shippers from Eu- rope are greatly handicapped by tariff, risks and costs. Therefore growing should be con- ducted in America. Combined hothouse grape and carnation growing well managed suj-e to give highly satisfactory results. Climjitlc con- ditions well known to advertiser. Can bring into line the experience and knf>wledge re- quired to start fair, sti-aightawav, without usu- al trials and re-beginnings. Fully qualified to superintend building, heat! vg, stocking, grow- ing, packing, marketing and manage generally whole concern. Understand English, French and German. Only most reliable and substantia^ persons can take advantage of this. Thorough references exchanged. Address F. E., care Flo- rists' Exchange. FOR SALE. No. 9 Scollay ktional Boiler For steam or hot water; ONE NO. 4 AND ONE No. 5 Scollay Portable Boilers AND A PIPE BOILER. Prices on application. JOHN REIMELS, Woodhaven, L. I., N. Y. o ,' Dutch Bulbs. The following extract from a letter received within the last few days from a friend in Holland will be interesting to many: "The bulbs in Holland are now partly lifted, tulips quite so, hyacinths, crocus and daffodils not yet, and It is now pos- sible to say how crops have turned out. It is just as we thought this Spring, or rather it is even worse than we expect- ed. Tulips are everywhere far below the average, and the salable quantity is very small — too small to meet the de- mand, so that buyers will have to be prepared to pay higher prices than those offered to them early in the season. Daf- fodils and narciss are generally good; hyacinth crop very much below what was expected. Yellow crocus generally bad; named crocus, good bulbs scarce. The same applies to Scilla sibirica, Spanish iris, gladiolus, etc. Generally speaking, this Spring has been among the worst we have experienced, and this, combined with the early and severe Winter, re- sults are not very surprising. We think that every one who placed his order for bulbs early this year has saved a good bit of money, and has received bulbs which it is very doubtful if he would be able to obtain at the present time. We should advise every one to order as soon as possible, as there will certainly not be surplus stock of anything. — Horticul- tural Advertiser, Eng. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. E. J. THOMAS, Webster, Tex.— Price List of Roses. A. N. PIERSON. Cromwell, Conn.— Wliolesale Price List of Palms and Ferns. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New Tork.— Autumn Catalogue of the Best Grade Bulbs, Seeds, Fertilizers, Supplies, etc. CHARLES D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. — Wholesale Price List of Palms and Decorative Plants. Illus- trated. HBNEY F. MICHELL CO., Philadel- phia.— Wholesale Price List of Season- able Seeds and Supplies, Bulbs, etc. Il- lustrated. OZONE PAKK NURSERIES, Ozone PARK, L. I.— Fall List of Florists' Forc- ing Plants, Nursery Stock, Bulbs, etc., Abutilon, Pink Beauty, a Novelty. DANIEL B. LONG, Buffalo, N. T.— Il- lustrated Catalogue of Cut Flower Designs and Floral Arrangements. A useful ad- junct to the retail florist in search of original ideas. BOBBINK & ATKINS. Rutherford. N. J. — ■^Vholesale List of Hardy Rhododen- drons, Roses. Boxwood, Evergreens, Con- ifers, Fruit Trees, Palms, Bulbs, etc. A very complete catalogue of B. & A. spec- ialties. Illustrated. FOR SALE OR WILL EXCHANGE for Mrs. Jas. Dean or new carnations, 600 Golden Gate Roses, strong own root stock from 3J-^-incli pots, $4.00 per 100. ARTHUR TAYLOR, Mgr., Ona'way Greenhouses, Boontou* N. J, EXTRA LOW PRICES EngfneBfto*Jlo8e*out. Four No. 6 Ericsson Engines. $55.00 each; one No. 5 Ericsson Engine, $35.00; one No. 10, $80.00; one No. 5 Rider Engine, $65.00. One Cloriflc Boiler, sectional, 900 sq. ft. radia- tion, $55.00. One Scollay Boiler, No. 9, Invincible, $140.00 (cost $280.00); one Scollay Boiler, No. 2, small, $30.00. One Lord & Burnham Boiler, $60.00. One Coll Boiler, 2,200 sq. ft. radiation, $60.00. All guaranteed to be in good working order. Boilers taken In exchange. 300 New Glazed Hot Bed Sash, 3x6, $1.50 each. New 2-inch Pipe, 10c. per foot net. Second-hand 2-Inch Pipe, 8c. per foot. Second-hand l^i^-inch Pipe, 5%c. per foot. Second-hand 1^-inch Pipe, 4i^c. per foot. Second-hand 1-lnch Pipe, ZViQ. per foot. Second-hand %-inch Pipe. 3c. per foot. 3,000 ft, job lot new %-inch hose, $5.00 per 100 feet, not guaranteed. New %-inch hose, guaranteed one year for 150 lbs. pressure, 7^c. per foot. Write for prices on all kinds of tools and lum- ber. All goods not exactly as represented can be returned, upon which money will be refunded. Manhattan Supply Co., ""nI^^Vobk""- ^ [ (©bttuarp J ( ) Henry Burt. Henry Burt, the last of the Syracuse (N. T.) pioneer florists, died suddenly on the 19th inst., aged 78 years. Mr. Burt had been ailing for two or three weeks, but his illness was not considered serious. After a hearty supper he re- tired at his usual hour, and was found dead soon after. Heart disease was the cause of death. The deceased was born in Kent, Eng- land, and came to Syracuse fifty-five years ago, engaging in a large way in market gardening. After a few years he entered the florist business and continued in it until his death, being very successful. He was one of the old school, whose word was as good as his bond; and by his strict integrity had won the confidence and respect of a large number of our best business men. He it was who first introduced the sys- tem of using small pipes for greenhouse heating. Ho also patented a boiler that was first-class in every respect. Could he have been persuaded to form a stock company, there is no doubt he would have beome wealthy, but his strong ob- jection to partnerships in any form could not be overcome. The funeral was held on the 22d inst., and was very largely attended. The flor- al pieces were many and very beautiful. Mr. Burt leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter. H. T. Herendeen's New Offices. For a number of years the Heren- deen Mfg. Company, of Geneva, N. T., have been well known throughout the country as manufacturers of the Her- endeen and Furman boilers. The in- creasing' demand for these goods has necessitated increased facilities for handling the business, and recently the company opened up an entire building on one of the prominent streets of Geneva, the first floor being used for a display of their vertical sectional re- turn flue Herendeen boilers, and their horizontal sectional diving flue Furman boilers. The company some time since also took over the manufacturing plant of the Abendroth-Root Mfg. Company, on the Hudson River. With the In- crease in their trade on the goods made in Geneva, and the new business brought to the house by the new plant, the necessity for better office facilities became imperative, and the whole sec- ond floor of the new building is devoted to the private offices of the officers of the concern and to the accounting, cor- respondence and clerical force of the company. carnations r. DORNER £. SONS CO. j LA PAYETTE, IND. Meptlon the PlorUta' Bichiige wh»» writlmt. FOR ANYTHING IN CARNATIONS WRITE US CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOI,IEX, 111. MentloD the Florlsta' Hachang* whCD writlllg. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA 12 100 ?^-inoh $0.16 $0.45 M-inch 20 .65 WHITE CALLA ETnlOPICA, Ready August 12 100 lOOO l)i to IM-inch diameter $0.66 $4.60 $40.00 li6 to 2-mch diameter 85 6.50 SO.OO 2 to 2>i-inch diameter 1.50 8.00 75.00 Prices for Freesias and Callas include delivery by express or freight. Al Stock LIL. HARRISir 12 100 lOOO 6x7 f. o. b. New Tork $0.65 $3.75 $33.00 6x7 f. o. b. New York 65 4.26 40.00 7x9 f. o. b. New York 1.00 8.00 72.00 0x11 f. o. b. New York 2.00 16.00 New Crop Snxilax, pkt, 10c. ; oz., 25c.: lb., $2.50 Send for our new interesting Catalogue. lOPO 12 100 1000 $?.60 I 5^-inch $0.25 $1.00 $7.5o 5.00 I Monsters 30 1.50 IO.Oq 100 SHASTA DAISY $0.26 Asparagus Sprengeri, fresh crop 20 Asparagus Decnmbens.finest novelty 1.00 Phoenix Canariensis (True) 30 Plioenix Keclinata (True) 40 Primula Sinensis Fimbriata, in pure white, blood red, crimson, rose, white with yelloweye. blue 25 All colors Primulas mixed 20 Cineraria Hyb. JUlax pkt.,26c.: 6 pkts.. Cineraria Hyb. Dwarf pkt., 25c.; 5 pkts., Calceolaria Hybrida, tigered and spotted, pkt., 25c.; 6 pkts., $1.00. PANSY, the finest prize strains. Berber's Never- f&\\ Mixture, contains all sorts, all colors. 1000 seeds. 25c.; 5000 seeds, SI. 00; oz.,$3.00. 1000 $2.00 1.00 7.50 2.50 3.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 1.00 Address H. H. BERGERdkCO., 47 Barclay St., New York MeatloB the B^rlBts' Bx^ance wtaea wrlOiic. July 26, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 81 i_ >^ r>i -r ANNA FOSTER The Most Pot>ular fern on the Market VERY LOW PRICES. QUICK PROFITS As the supply of Boston Ferns will be short this season, plant the ANNA FOSTER and get the profits. CUT FROM BENCH Siiiall plants, J5.00 per 100; ?40.00 per 1000. 3-4 Irond plants, ?10.00 per 100: $80.00 per 1000. Plants tor61n. P"t3, ?35.00 per 100; for 7 In., $50; tor 8 in., }76 per 100. POT PLANTS 3 in., ?20.00 per 100, will make S2.00 plants by Fall; 5 in., SOcts.; 6 in.. $1.00; Tin., $2.00; 8 in., ?3.00; 9 In., ?1.00 ; 10 in., ?5.00 each. Beautiful long fronds. The most favorable reports from all over the United States, Canada, England, Germany, etc. Now is the time to get in on this popular Fern and take the profits this Fall on the sure demand. 10,000 FINE KENTIAS At from $50.00 to 5150.00 per 100 L. B. FOSTER, Dorchester, Mass. 45 KINQ STREET SMILAX PLANTS In 2H in. pots, very Btrong, two in the pot, $5.00 per 100. WANTED— Man or Woman to work in greenhouse and assist in office work. References required. GU)od salary for right party. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N.Y. C'r'o^n carnations Crane, Marcfois, Gov. Roosevelt, Glacier, Joost, Loma, Morning Glory, Wolcott, Nelson, Maceo, Apollo, Crocker, Prosperity, Dorothy, Gaiety, Alba, Cressbrook, Elma. 200 4 in. American Beauty, $12.00 per 100; 300 4 in. First size, $8.00 per 100; second size, $5 00 per 100. ROSE PLANTS Meteor, $8.00 per 100; 500 2ii in. Bride, $3.50 per 100; 250 2ii in. Baldvrin, $5.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. W.J.im. S.VESEV, FOBTWtYWE, IHD. CARNATIONS FROM THE FIELD 40,000 '^Tm. Scott 45,000 I.lzzie mcGo-waii 25,000 mrs. l.a'wson 5,000 Gene-vieve l,ore American Carnation HoMr To GroMT It A Standard Work Written by Regaest of the Pnblisbers of the FloTlats' Eiebange, By C. W. WARD THE CARNATION In America has reached a status and Importance In the florist's Industry poBsessed by no other flower of modern times, and a practical work on the subject of the cultlratlon of the plant has become an urgent necessity. This want Is fully and completely met in the present volume, which furnluhes the results of years of actual experience of the author, who Is recognized as being among the foremost of curnatlonlsta la America. The scope of the book will be gleaned from the subjoined table of contents: History and Development of the Carnation— The Carnation In America— The Commercial Importance of the Carnation Industry— The American Carnation Society — Dse of Carnations as a Decorative Flower— General Greenhouse Culture — Soils— Manure and Fertilizers— Propa- gation and Shipping of Young Stock— Treatment of Young Stock preparatory to Planting Out — f'leld Culture- Lifting and Planting Carnations from the Field — Treatment after Benching — Picking, Packing and Shipping Carnation Flowers— Insects and Preventives- Diseases an'l lujuries— Packing and Shipping Field-grown Plants — Forcing Houses for Car- nations— Bench Construction — Sub-irrlgatlon — Heating Carnation Houses — Carnations for Summer blooming— Bedding and Hardy Carnations — Carnations for Pot Culture — Raising Carnations from Seed— Cross breeding and Fertilizing — Varieties — Sports and Variations —The Ideal Carnation — Traits and Peculiarities — Various Classiflcatlons of the Carnation — List of Varieties for Different Localities — The Future of the Carnation— Its Commercial aspect and Prices — Who shall engage in Carnation Growing — Does It Pay to do thlnas Well — Calendar of Operations — Carnations in California. Canada, in the West, the East, the South. It will at once be seen that a work of thlfl nature should be In the hands of every florist and others Interested In the subject who desire to keep abreast of the times, and to make the growing of carnations, by the most modem methods, a profitable part of their business. The Book is profusely lllust ated by original engravings from life made specially for thla work, with four colored plates. Handsomely printed from large, clear type on flue enameled paper. Quarto, cloth. Price, $3.50. A. T. DE U MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. Otfloec 2 to 8 Dnane St., H. T. Addrew P. 0. BOX I<;9r, IfEW YORK CITT 82 The Plorists' Hxchange HAERENS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM Catalosne on Application. Extensive growers of AZALEA INDICA, PALQIS, RHODODENDROPJS, and other DBCORAXIVB and FORCING P1,AJJXS. Eight acres of AZALEAS in cultivation ; all specially grown for the American marliet. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea EASTER LADY (or Hterensiana), a soft pinli; a very desirable variety. Send your orders for Fall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada. AUGUST ROLKER ^ SONS, %%r Mention the FlorUts' Eichange when wrltlog. 31 Barclay St., New York Good plants, 2% inch pots $3.00 per (00 E.C.HAINES, Bedford Station, N.Y. MentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. FEHHS ODB SFEGITT Our first crop of Fern Seedlings is now ready for potting, including the following varieties : Pteria cretica criHtiita, Pteris cretica albolineata, Pteris semalata, Pteris semilata denaa, Pteris Adiantoides, Aspidium Tsiissimense, Lastrea Chrysoloba, Lomaria Gibba, Doodia aspera. Ony- chium Japonicum, Adiantum cuneatnm and Adi- antum pubeacens. Equal number of each at $1.00 per 100 ; $8.50 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add 10 eta. per 100 for postage. MIXED FKKNS, for dishes, 2U in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, just the thing to plant out in benches now for next season. 4 in., $9.50 per 100; $!)0.(K) per 1000. 5 in. , $12.00 per 100. FERN SPORKS, gathered from our own stock, 30cts. per trade pkt.; 10 pkts., $2.50. Telephone, 39-1 ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN SHORT BII.I.S, K. J. ■ ROBT. CRAIG & SON ■ ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ H ...CARNATIONS... ■ ■ and Novelties la Decorative Planta ■ B Harket and 49tli Sts., FbUadelphia, Fa. ■ I STILL HAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTJNG OR STOCKING UP. See Issue of June 20. Special low prices on Palms to close out. Floe, clean stock, cool ^own and well- sbaped plants. None better. Areca I^utescens, 3 plantB to pot, 4, 6 and 6 In., $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentia. Belmoreana and Forstoriana, 3,4, 5 and 6 in., $12.00, $26.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, 2 and 3 In., $4.00 and $8.00 per 100. Dracaena Indlvisa, 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. English Ivy, 2 and 3 In., $3.00 and $8.00 per 100. Boston Fern, E in., $30.00 per 100. From bed, for 2 in., 3 in. and 4 in. pots, $4.00, $8.00 and $16.00 per 100. casli or O. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, ""^IT' MentloD the FIorlBto* Bachange when wHtlng. ■▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲i^AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB SPEIIfll OFFEB OF PHllDIi WE OFFER HEREWITH A SPLENDID LOT OF PALMS, STOCKY, CLEAN, VIGOROUS PLANTS, WHICH ASTILL MAKE FINE PLANTS FOR FALL SALES. IMOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN YOUR SUPPLY AND REAP THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SUMMER GROWTH. ► ► ► ► ► ► ► t ■TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTVTTTTTTTVVTTTTTTTTTTTTTTVTTTTTTVTTTTVM IfADtloa th* TVoriMim' Bz^miUF* whes wrltlnff- KENTIA BELMOREANA Splendid planta from 6-lncIi pots, 2 to 2>i ft. high. 5 to 7 leaves, $12.00 per doz. Plants from 5-Jnch pots, 16 to 18 Inches high, $6.00 per doz. ; $45.00 per 100. Planta from 4-inch pots, nice stocky plants, about one loot high, $3.50 per doz. ; $25 per 100. Planta from 3-lnch pots, Just ready for a shift, $U.OO per 100. PANDANUS UTILIS 3-ln. pota, ?8.00 per 100 ; 2-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. KENTIA FORSTERIANA Fine plants, from 5-lnch pots, 18 to 20 inches high, 5 to 6 leaves, ?4.50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. Plants from 4-lnch pots, 15 to 20 Inches high, 4 to 5 leaves, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA Fine plants from 3-lnch pots, $8.00 per 100; from 2-lnch pota, $4.00 per 100. PETER HENDERSON ^ CO. 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK THE BOSTON FERN FROM BENCHES. $5.00 per 100; 140.00 per 1000. Larger plants, 110.00 per 100; 195.00 per 1000. Fine, busty plants, 76c. and $1.00 each. JOHN SCOTT KEAP STREET GREENHOUSES Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 1207 WiUiamsburg -S"»'W*»4"»'»4^8'»^»'! y'-t"l"»-l"l''l"l"t"l'rfr'l"8'^"l''l' « » MoDtlan tbe riorlsts' Bzcbanc* wbaa wrItUs. PaiiDii,Feni!i,ll[aDea[lai! Ferns* 4 in. assorted, $1. 75 per doz.; $12.60 per 100. 2h^ In. asBorted, fine stock, $3.00 per 100, Latania Borbonica. Reduced Prices. 3-ln pota, $6.00 per 100; 4-in. pots. $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz.: 5-in. pots, $25.00 per 100; $3.50 per doz.: O-in. pota, $40.00 per 100; $5.00 per doz.; from S-in. pots andlarger, $2.50 each and upward, accordingto size. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, from 2^-in. pota, $7.00 per 100; 3-ln. pots, $12.00; 4-ln. pots, $25.00; 5-ln. pota, $50.00. 6-ln. pota, J;15.00 per doz.; from 7-in. pots and upward, at $1.75 to $35.00 each. Areca Lntescens, 4-1q. pots, $20.00 per 100; 6-in. fiots, $40.00 per 100: $6.00 per doz.. Fine stock of arger plants, from $1.50 upward. Arancaria Excelsa, from 50c. upward. Fine plants. Arancaria Compacta, from $1.00 upward. Fine plants. Phoenix Reclinata. 4 in. pots, at $20.00 per 100; 5 in. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; Bin. pots. 29.00 per doz. Larger plants from $1.00 upward. Phoenix Canariensis, flue specimens, from 12.00 to $35.00 each. L. D. Telephone 872a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ILAX 2 inch, $1.25 per 100 $10.00 per 1000 ROSES Golden Gate, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100 Bride, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100 All Al Stock in Fine Condition. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, fine, 4 inch stocky plants, $25.00 per 100. Latania Borbonica, 4 inch, $10.00 per 100; 3 inch, $7.00 per 100. J. B. HEISS The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO lleBtioH tha yiorlBtai' Exchange when writing. Have Ho Eniply Hodshs Good fortune Is a chum of Industry and Opportunity. Have you anything to do to- morrow, do it to-day. This is your chance to lay In a stock of Godfrey Aschmann's tip-top ARAUGARIA EXGELSA They surely cannot fail to help to fill your ti-eas- ure box. They will grow into money for you while you're asleep. We are headquarters for this great favorite among decorative plants ; our houses are full of the choice April importation, no seedlings. Raised In Belgium from top cuttings only. Here is my very lowest quota- tions. Who can beat such stock as I offer for the money? EACH 5y2 In. pots, 2 to 3 tiers, 8 to 10 in. high, 50c. BVa " 3to4 " 10 to 12 " 60c. bVs " 3 to4 " 13 to 15 " 75c. 6 in. pots, 4 to 5 tiers. 16 to 18 in. high, 80c., 90c. to SI-CO each. Kentia Forsteriana. 4 years old, 30 to 36 ins. high, B14 in. pots, 75c. to $1.00 each. Flcus Clastlca (Rubbers), imported. 4 in. 25c. each. Cash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state if pots are wanted. WANTED— Small Boston Ferns, for cash. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Phone, Tioga, 3669A. UtntloB tha riorliti' Bzebuc* whan wiltSac. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the World. SANDER & SONS, '^;,^ZT' Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 136 Liberty Street, New York City. Uention tbe Florists* Exchanee when writing. A good variety of the best and hardy kinds suit- able for fern dishes, etc., 2^' in. pots, $3.00 per 100. From tlata. ready to pot, $1.00 per 100; $8.50 per 1000. Kentia lielmoreana, 2},i in., $10.00 per 100. C0CO8 liVeddeliana. Geraniums, 4 in.. $6.00 per 100; 2H in., $2.50. Also quite a variety of Bedding Plants left. Write us for what you need. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Bxchange whea writlBg. FERNS, PALIVIS, ASPAHACUS, PRIMROSES Pteris Tremula. Short bushy stock, from 2>i in. pots, ii2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Phoenix Canariensis. Excellent values at $1.60 and $2.00, from 7 and 8 in. pots, FULL LINE OF Kentias and Latanias in all sizes Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 In. pots, ?2.00 per 100. Asparagus PI umosus,2>^ in. pots, §3.50 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandidora, alba and rosea, 2 in. pots. $2.00 per 100; 2>^ in, pots, strong, ?3.00perlOO. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Palnesville, Ohio. MentloD tbe FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. Ten Thousand BODlOD FeiDII Prom Bench $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. GARL HAGENBURGER West Mentor, Ohio. Uentlon tbe FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2% inch, fine stock $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Lygodium Scandens 2% inch, strong, for planting for strings, $20.00 per 1000. Adiantum Cuneatum strong, 3 inch |5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Ferns, for Dishes 50,000 of them Satisfaction or tooney bacli. C.F.BAKER&SON UTICA, N.Y, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. July 35, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 83 ■ StroDg plants from 2M In. pots, cut back twice, ready for planting, $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order, Madseii & Christenseii, 170 Bldwell Ave., Jersey City, N, J. klentloD the Plortits' ExchftOffe when wrltlns. NOTICE! Cyclamen Persicnm Splen- dens Glfcanteum. Finest strain In the world, In four true colors, extra well frown plautB Irom 2M)ln. pots, $5.00 per 00; f 46.00 per 1000. From 3 In. pots, eitra flue, fS.OO per 100; $75.00 per lOOO. BeiETonla Rex, In 12 standard vari- eties, Irom 21^ In. pots, $4.00 per 100. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Mention tlM Florists' Bxchuio when wrltlns. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE And, Beffoula Gloire De Lorraine Nana Couipacta. Our improved variety awarded a Silver Medal by the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. Plants of either sort, from 2}4in. potB,*15.00perlOO; $140.00 per 1000. Delivery July and August. Ail orders east of the Mississippi River will be sent prepaid. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Bostoa, Mats. Uentlon the riortits' Bichuce when wrltliic. BEGONIA VERNON i°^r"l»25o :>iln. r per 100 BOUGAINVII,I,EA, iMl In. TORENIA FOURNIBRI,lnbud.2>i: FERNS, In best variety, 2H and 3 in. J PKIMUI.A Forbesli, Obconica, 2Ji In., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN C. EISELE, 30th and Ontario Sts,, Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOSTON FERNS I make a specialty of Nephrolepla Exaltata BostonieneiB, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. Taken from bench. Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 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 Forsteriana, 2H in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 3^ in. pota, $18.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3}4 in. pota, $18.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPKENGEKI, Zi4 in. pots, $10.00 per 100. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Uentlon the Florists' Eietainsa when wrltlns. psiaiapsPlflKasiiiDDS Fine plants, 2H inch pots $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. SMILAX, fine, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. WM. KEIR,. Pikesville, Md. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Prom rose pota, at *2.50 per 100; t20.00 per 1000. Fine lot ready now. SMLLAX all sold for this month. Have some BOOO tor delivery August 10 at $1.50 per 100. Orders booked now. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Bxchann when writing. DRACAENA INDIYISA $1.50 to $6.00 per doz. Also PANSY SHED H oz. Packages at $1.00 each. nUD em TAII 199 GRANT AVE., vHlli OULIAUi Jersey City» N. J. Uentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. All sold out of 2H-^H and 4 In. sizes, but still have a fine lot of good, strong stock from 3 in. pots left, at $8.00 per 100. Cash with order. Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Palerson, N. J. Uentlon th* Florists' Bzehsng* when writlnc. DBEEO PALMS Why not lay in your supply of Palms for the Fall and Winter trades now, while shipments can be made with rea.son- able safety by freight and at the same time gain the benefit of the Summer's growth in your own houses ? ARBCA KENTIA BEI^MOREANA 2K-in. 3 i pots, 4 1 5 ' 6 too • 5 to 6 ' 5 to 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 !, 8 to ID in. 12 to 15 15I0 18 IS to 20 20 to 24 20 to 22 28 to 30 30 to 36 30 to 30 36 38 to 42 42 42 to 48 Per doz. gh $1 25 2 00 4 50 7 60 9 00 LVTESCENS In. higli Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 2-ln. pots, 1 plant in pot 6 to 8 $0 76 tC 00 $50 00 3 •• 2 " 12 to 15 126 10 00 75 00 4 •• 3 " ■ ' .,.,15 to 18 3 00 20 00 200 00 5 •■ 3 " 18 to 24 5 00 40 00 350 00 C " 3 " 28 to 30 $1 00 Each. 7 ■■ 3 " 30 to 32 160 " 8 ■• 3 •■ 3G 2 50 " 10 ■• 3 " ....; 48 to 54 10 00 " COCOS WEDDELIANA A good 1-it of 3-lnch pots, ready July IStli. 10 to 12 luches lilgli, ?2.00 per doz. ; ?15.00 per 100. KENTIA SANDERIANA A comparatively new Palm which, when it becomes more plentiful and can be sold at a lower price, will become a popular standard variety on account of its graceful habit of growth. 3-inch pots, 15 inches high. 60c. each; 6-incb pots, 24 Inches high, 52.50 each; 4-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 16 to 18 inches high, $1.26 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA Each 9-in. pots, Oleaves, 51/2 to 6 ft. high }6 00 10 " Cto7 ■' 5V4to6 " '50 10 "6107 " 5 " 1000 10 " 6to7 " 6 " 12 50 12-in. tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 tt. high 20 00 12 ■■ 6to7 " 7to8tt.hIgh 26 00 Per 100 $10 00 15 00 36 00 60 00 70 00 Per 1000 $90 00 140 00 325 00 Each ,.$1 00 ,. 1 26 .. 1 50 .. 2 00 .. 2 50 .. 3 50 . 4 00 . 5 00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 2!i-in, 3 4 5 6 6 6 pota, 4 leaves, 8 to 10 in. high $1 25 6 5 to 6 6 to 6 6 C 6 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 12 to 16 15 to 18 18 to 20 28 to 30 30 to 32 32 to 36 36 42 42 4 tt. high. 4to4V4 " 2 00 4 60 7 50 $10 00 15 00 35 00 60 00 $90 00 140 00 325 00 Each ..51 00 .. 1 26 .. 1 50 .. 2 00 .. 2 50 .. 3 00 .. 4 00 .. 5 00 IHADE-ITP KENTIA FORSTERIANA All of these are extra good value. 4-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot, 15 to 18 in. high, pretty stock for retailing, 54.50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. Each 5-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot per doz., $6.00 50 60 2 to 3 10 " 3 10 " 4 9-in. tubs, 3 " 12-ln.pots, 3 to 4 " 10-iu. tubs, 3 12 ■• 3 4 ft. high . ■ 3V2 ■• ■ 4% " ■ 4% ■■ '6Vito6 " 6 2 50 6 00 7 50 8 00 12 60 15 00 20 00 LATANIA BORBONICA Per doz. Per 100 2-in. pots 50 50 2M-in. pots 60 3-ln. pots, 6 to 6 leaves, 12 to 15 in. high 1 00 4 " 5to6 •■ 15 '■ 6 " 5 to 6 '■ 18 to 20 " 2 50 ; 00 54 00 5 00 8 00 20 00 50 00 6 to 7 7 to 8 28 to 30 30 to 36 Per 1000 530 00 40 00 Each ..$1 50 .. 2 50 For a complete list of Palms, as well as for all other Decorative Stock, also Bulbs and Season- able Flower Seeds, see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Just arrived a shipment of large specimens of lifelia Purpurata, Cattleya Intermedia, and Oncidium Crispnm, besides those an- nounced last week. Write for prices. LAGER&HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Qrowers and Importers, Uentlon the Florleta' Exchange when wrltluc. Seasonable Stock. Per 100 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus— Extra strong, from 2J in. pots . $4.00 BEGONIA Incarnata, 2J " " . 4.00 " ManicataAurea,2iln. pots 6.00 CYPERUS Alternifolius, 2J " " . 3.00 AOIANTUM Caplllus Veneris. 21 " ■■ 3.00 SANSEVIERA Zeylanica,2iin. pots 5.00 All the foregoing stock is in the best possible condition tor growing on for Fall trade, or for propagating purposes. We can guarantee the quality of the stock. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Uentlon ttas risilsts' Bzcksas* whn wrltlni. ADRIAN, MICH. 100 ORCHIDS FOR $100 Cattleya, I-felias, Oncidums, Dendrob- inms. Odontofflossums and Cyprideums. Good established plants. Bargain. List on appli- cation. C. SCHULZE & SON, 25 Kalmia Street, Flushing, N. Y. THERE'S MONEY in growing Adiantum Farleyedse— and It's easy. Expert Liodstrom tells all about the culture in his little booklet. Sent postpaid for 50 cents. A.T.DeUMarePtg.&Pub.Co.Ud. 2 Duane Street, N.Y. PALMS AND My stock of Palms and Ferns is the best in many years. Annual Price List just out and win be sent on application. A. N. PIERSGN, Cromwell, Conn. Uentlon the Florists' Excbunge when writing. At cost price. To clear out stock. BAV TRBES standard, about 4 feet in diameter of crown. $30.00 per pair. Over 4 ft., $35.00 and $40.00 per pair. Standard, crown diameter, 28 in., $12.00 per pair; 30 in.. $15.00 per pair. Add $1.00 for packing for each pair. Cash with order. A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, N. Y. Uentlon the Floriats' Exchange when wrltlns. JOSEPH HEAGOGK Wyncote, Pa." GKOWEK OF Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. B K R G H I M . KENTIA BELMOREANA. 5 in pots, ready for 6 in., 5 to 7 leaves, 20 In high, $7.50 per doz , $50.00 per 100. Cash from unknown correspondents. Valentin Burgevin's Sons, KINGSTON, N. Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writlnf. 84 The Florists^ Bxchang^e A Weekly Medium oi intercbange lor Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the 1 rade in general ExclBsirely a Trade Paper. £tMrta J. Hors- fleldll and N. Paper White grandlflora. ODONTOGLOSSUM CRISPUM. Grower W. J. Wilshire, Montreal. per (Eudamus Epargyreus tltyrus Fab.). It is an insect of wide distri- bution and to be found on locust trees nearly everywhere. I have never heard of this insect Invading the household. Is not your St. Louis cor- respondent mistaken? It is so large and conspicuous that after a little practice one can easily find the joined leaves of locust and clip them off and destroy them; but we have never known of a case of very severe dam- age, or of noticeable trouble occasioned by this Insect. F. H. CHITTENDEN, Entomologist. Putty. (13) I would like to know how to mix putty for greenhouse use. The putty I have bought only lasted till the second year and did not hold out the water after that. When putting in glass, is it good to put the putty on the glass, or should it be put on the rafter? S. T. — L. R. Taft, in his book. Greenhouse Construction, says: "The best grade of putty should be used, and this should be mixed with one part of pure white lead to five of putty. The putty should be worked rather soft, using linseed oil If necessary." Apply the putty to the sash bars, then press the glass into place. Insect Eating Asparagus. (14) What is the best remedy for insects on asparagus? The bark seems to be eaten off. N. P. — From the meager description given of the bug or insect that is troubling the asparagus we cannot tell what it is, but whether it be the asparagus beetle or something else of an equally Hardy Plant Notes. Generally speaking, potentillas are not in much favor as garden plants, nevertheless they are both an inter- esting and perfectly hardy class of plants, succeeding equally well in the border and on the rockery, producing abundantly their large flowers in both single, semi-double and double forms. The latter are, perhaps, the most val- uable to the fiorist, as they may be used as cut flowers, lasting fairly well and being quite showy. There are nu- merous varieties offered, most of them running through various shades of crimson, scarlet and yellow. There are also some very beautiful variegated forms, such as Phoenix, a beautiful scarlet marked with yellow; Meteor, yellow suffused and blotched with scar- let, etc. One of the best yellows of which the stock seems to be very scarce is Californica, an extra large, perfect, double-flowering variety. A good, dark crimson is Louis Van Hout- te. Congo or Beelzebub. Congo is ex- ceedingly flne. Among the singles P. formosa, a nice light red, seems to be most called for. Macnabiana, a dark red, is exception- ally good, and much admired wherever seen. P. striatissima Is a very pleas- ing striped form, but does not come very true from seed, while the other two come very free and quite true. The double ones are propagated by di- vision either In early Spring or Fall. Seed of these may also be procured, but only a small percentage of It comes double and very rarely anything to equal the present numerous list of named varieties. Potentillas seem to succeed best in a good light, rich, porous soil, and keep in flower a long time during the months of May and Juno. Some of the double 'forms, owing to the inces- sant rains and cool weather we have been experiencing, are still showing up in very good shape. A good shrubby form is P. frutlcosa. A large flowering form, P. fruticoFa grandlflora, is apparently a much flner variety. P. Friedrichsenl is a new-comer, a hybrid between P. frutl- cosa and its form Dahurica. Stock being rather scarce, it is rather early to pass judgment upon it yet, though It somewhat resembles P. fruticosa, but the flowers are of a very much paler yellow. Campanula Van Houttel and C. Burghalti ought to be in every col- lection where bellflowers are grown, however small. Their requjremetats seem to be few — a good, rich, porous soil, free from any stagnant moisture, and a little loose litter or leaves thrown over them In Winter is about all the care they ask, and even this last part may be dispensed with. But it Is Nature's way to give her chil- dren a covering, and I think It pays to try to follow her as closely as we possibly can. The former is said to grow only 2 feet high, but plants un- disturbed now for three years grew fully 4 feet this season, and opened their large dark-blue flowers nearly half the length of the stem. C. Burghalti differs from the above by flowering much later, growing only about 2 feet high. The flowers, when in bud, are a rich claret in color, changing as they open to a beautiful lilac color; and each flower is nearly 2 inches long. Nicholson in his Diction- ary of Gardening says: "These are two of the best border bellflowers in cultivation," an assertion In which I readily concur. Many of the bellflowers -which seem to thrive so well in European gardens are a miserable failure in our hot. dry Summers, but here are two that 1 think will succeed and be profitable to any gardener or florist in the coun- try. The former variety is most read- ily raised from seed, and will flower the second season; as a rule, the foli- age all dies off after maturing seed in July. The latter sort is most read- ily raised from division; it flowers in May and June. C. mirabilis, sent out a few years ago as such a wonderful novelty, has proved, after a three years' trial here, a miserable failure on the whole. I have flowered it three years in suc- cession, and although a very pretty interesting biennial, bearing rosettes of large fleshy leaves and pale blue flowers, it is so uncertain and dlfll- cult that I have had to discard It. Where conditions favor It, It will cer- tainly be an interesting plant. It flow- ers in July C. glomerata Dahurica is also a very interesting bellflower, growing about 2 feet high, surmounted by dense clustered heads of intensely purple flowers in May. HERBERT GREENSMITH. Odontoflossum Crispum. Editor Florists' Exchange: Having often seen it stated that a specially constructed house is necessary for the cultivation of Odontoglossum crispum, I send you a photograph of a plant carrying 22 flowers from one bulb (see illustration). The plant Is one of several small ones purchased eight years ago. Since then they have been growing and flowering in a span-roofed house, devoted most of the year to or- dinary hard-wooded greenhouse plants. Ccelogyne crlstata, Laelia anceps, and various other "cool house" orchids. The house is partially shaded during the afternoon by a row of large maple trees, but during the rest of the day gets the full force of the sun. The plants are potted in the usual peat fiber and sphagnum moss, and hung from the roof of the house close to the ven- tilators, which are left open day and night when the weather is favorable. No artificial shading is used except a light wash on the glass during June, July and August; consequently a high temperature for a good part of the year is rather the rule than the exception. The plants are, however, just as healthy, and more robust, than when they were first received. Montreal. WILLIAM J. WTLSHIRB. 88 The Plorists' Exchange New York. News of tlie Week, The West Shore Hailroad is about to issue a pamphlet containing the itinerary of the New York delegates to the S. A. P. O. H. convention in Mil- waukee next month. The actual fare for the round trip will be $27.40 from this city, sleeping accommodations en route will, of course, come in as extras, the cost of berths being five dollars each way to and from Chicago. Or if there should be the desired number to fill a Pullman, who wish to go right through to Milwaukee without change at Chicago, an additional fifty cents each way will be charged for that privilege. While other cities are getting their bowling club teams into form for the coming tournament we hear little about tne team that is being prepared in this city. Diligent inquiry fails to elicit any information as to what the New York bowlers are doing, and we think they must be meeting regularly and practic- ing on the quiet. At least, we hope that is what is being done, for the rec- ord our team made at Asheville last year should be improved upon. This whole matter is in charge of Capt. Theo. Lang, however, and we expect to see his team bring back from Mil- waukee a goodly share of the bowling honors. Reed & Keller, the florist supply deal- ers, will start some of their men for Milwaukee August 14. It is the inten- tion of this firm to make a grand ex- hibit at the S. A. F. O. H. convention, and in order to have everything in ship-shape at that time the men will be put on the scene early. The retail stores of the city are en- joying a season of quietness from business worries that is restful, though somewhat tedious; and, if there was more work to do, all hands would be more contented. Window displays are kept up to the highest form, however, and there is no doubt but that most of the choice flowers purchased at this time of year are bought for the sole object of beautifying the window. There is still another echo from the outing at Witzel's Point Grove— also anent that tug of war. It seems that the event in which Eeaulieu's ounce of pansy seed was the prize could not be pulled off and as there were only four prizes for the tug of war, and there being five winners, the pansy seed was put in as one of the tug of war prizes and fell to the lot of William Her, one of Edw. Koran's prominent salesmen. Mr. Beaulieu now knows where the seed went and Mr. Her is asking for bids on the seed, as he is not a grower. The variety is Mme. Perret. How much, gentlemen? Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Traendly and family are spending the Summer on their farm in Connecticut; Mr. Traend- ly comes to the store every morning, however, returning after business hours. Many of the leading wholesalers are closing at 5 p.m. each day, and it is thought that if the whole district of wholesalers was closed up even earlier than that hour there would be just as much business done. George Saltford, wholesale florist, 46 West 29th street, has been very seri- ously ill from ptomaine poisoning, but, we are glad to say, he is improving steadily now. Eating bananas was the primary cause of his illness. Mrs. Thos. Young sailed for Europe on the Kaiser Wilhelm Wednesday, July 22. The estate of the late John W. Scal- len, retail florist, is being adjusted and settled up at forty cents on the dollar. Hugo Mullert, the goldfish specialist of Brooklyn, sails for Europe August 1. Arthur Cowee, the gladiolus special- ist of Berlin, N. Y., was a visitor this week. Mr. Cowee informs us that he has a total of 75 acres planted to his specialty— Groff's hybrid gladiolus and others— one field containing 23% acres. The spikes are now ready for cutting and high-grade blooms is, of course, the order of the day. Boston. Death of Mrs. Jackson DawBon. His many friends in the trade learned with regret of the death of Mrs. Dawson, wife of Jackson Dawson, of the Arnold Arboretum, which oc- curred on Saturday last The funeral took place from St. John's Episcopal church, of Jamaica Plain, on Monday. Many florist friends, as well as those in the park and cemetery departments and in the public grounds department of the city, were in attendance. The church was prettily decorated with palms, and there was a wealth of floral tributes. Meeting of Creditors. A meeting of the creditors of George A. Sutherland was held on July 22. Mr. Sutherland's attorney made a statement, showing liabilities to be in the neighborhood of $7,500, and assets about $1,000 in stock, fixtures, etc., and about $4,500 in book accounts. Of the latter it was figured that perhaps $3,000 or $3,200 was collectable. The attorney announced that he was authorized to offer 50c. on the dollar as a settlement, 15 per cent, in thirty days and the bal- ance in notes, the latter unguaranteed. A committee, consisting of Messrs. William H. Elliott, J. T. Butterworth, John McFarland, Wm. J. Stewart and Mr. Sheldon, was appointed to examine the books and accounts and report; also to select the time and place of next meeting of the creditors. In the event of a settlement on the terms offered .the attorney stated it was proposed to incorporate the busi- ness, under the title of the George A. Sutherland Co., with Mr. Sutherland as treasurer. F. J. N. Cromwell. Conn. W. Schwarz, manager of A. N. Pier- son's palm department, left about a week ago on a six weeks' trip to his old home in Bohemia. R. G. IjUdwig and family have re- turned from a two weeks' outing at Block Island. August Samson, for many years in the employ of A. N. Plerson, has gone to South Manchester to fill the position of gardener for Mr. R. C. Cheney. Mrs. A. N. Plerson and family are occupying their Summer cottage at Beach Park, Clinton, Conn., on Long Island Sound. H. Indianapolis, Ind. News Notes. The Indiana Floral and Chrysan- themum Association has been incorpo- rated. It will give its first fiower show in November next. A number of prominent business men are interested in the new association. Ferdinand L. Mayer, H. P. Wasson, William F. Millholland, John Berter- mann, Irwin Bertermann, A. L. Block, William W. Richardson, Fred M. Ayres, William C. Bobbs and C. H. Badger signed the articles of incorporation as subscribers of the $1,000 capital stock. The officers of the association for the first year are: Ferdinand L. Mayer, president; H. P. Wasson, vice-presi- dent; W. F. Millholland, treasurer; Ir- win Bertermann, secretary; John Ber- termann, manager, and George A. Gay, A. L. Block, William W. Richardson and Joseph A. Rink, directors. Committees of local florists will be appointed to have charge of the ar- rangements for the show. Rochester, N. Y. The abundant rains of the past few days have worked wonders with stock and shrubs of all kinds. Growers are kept busy with hoe and cultivator and are repaid by the rapid growth which plant life makes. Carnations in the field are looking exceptionally fine in this section, and all bid fair to a prosperous season when it shall commence. Herbert Salmon, of Geo. Crooke Co., has a fine lot of early white branching aster, for which he finds ready sale. The three houses of chrysanthemums on this place are also in good shape. Among the carnation growers but very little business is doing; few are sending in small cuts of blooms be- fore the final eviction. These flowers range from $1.00 per 100 down, accord- ing to standard. With the store men, business is not over brisk, although funeral work keeps the help confined a little in this hot weather. Good stock is readily disposed of, especially carnations, roses being rather inferior at this writing. There will be a few changes in our florist directory this Pall, announce- ments of which will be published later on. Some of our growers are away squandering their hard earnings, but the florist works as hard as the me- chanic so vacations are in order, and why not? A. H. SECKER. Utica, N. Y. News Notes. Trade is very quiet — ^now and then a funeral piece just to keep our hands in. I saw at Baker & Son a fine bench of asters in bud which will come in very handy soon; also a part of bench of white petunias that they are cut- ting from, every day. Harrisii lily bulbs have just arrived and are being planted at once. The Bakers are look- ing for ten acres of land somewhere near the city on which to build. The all-absorbing topic now is the florists' outing and clambake that is to be held soon. It appears to the sub- scriber from all he hears from the en- tertainment committee that they will have a screamer of a time. Hope soon to give a program of the sports. It looks now as if we would have eight or ten new members by the time of the outing. I saw one of the committee looking for a wholesale clothing store to buy some overalls. He said we would need several pairs, as some of the boys had decided to get that nice flat greased pig, which is being well fed. Syracuse florists, please take no- tice. The baseball nine have already broken several clubs and batted balls out of sight. Again, Syracuse take warning! J. J. Williams, of Williams Bros., Miller street, is now devoting about all of his time to the manufacturing of wire-work, for which he has a good sale. Stewart Hakes, of Ilion, was in town last Saturday. News has just reached us that Henry Burt, of Syracuse, died July 20. He was one of the oldest florists in central New York and was 79 years of age. In my last items the name of A. O. Grassell was printed Gassell. He is located at Trenton, N. Y., not Trenton, N. J. QUIZ. London, Ont. Jottings. Planting, with the exception of field-grown carnations, is now about over. Each year sees a larger number of carnations grown indoors, and ap- parently it is only a matter of time when this system will supplant that of the field culture altogether. It has many advantages, and where the de- mand is for quality rather than quan- tity this method of culture recommends itself to the careful observer. The weather has been very change- able. On the 9th and 10th it was in- sufferably hot, and on the 12th an overcoat was not amiss. We are hav- ing plenty of rain — a little too much for lands, and some complaint of stem rot is being heard, but, taken altogeth- er, the season has been a very favor- able one. There is but very little to be said in regard to business. All the stores close at 7 p. m., excepting Saturday, and at 1 p. m. on Wednesday. The only lit- tle business doing is in funeral work. In the wholesale line, Messrs. Gam- mage & Son report a steady demand for Asparagus plumosus, Boston ferns and palms. Fred Dicks has bought an addition- al three acres, and will add one new house. This is about all that will be done in the building line around Lon- don this season. G. Hamilton, Ont. News Notes. The weather has been quite season- able during Uie past week. On the night of the 14th the thermometer went down to 52 degrees— an enormous change from the weather we had been °*etting. Thos. Kilvington has as fine a lot of chrysanthemums, grown under glass, as I have ever seen; they are quite as sturdy and well-foliaged as 9-ood outdoor plants. He has also a splendid lot of stock for the Fall of palms, araucarias, etc. In his rose benches Mr. Kilvington uses horn shavings in preference to bone meal, and the results seem to be quite satis- factory. Superintendent Pary, of the York Street Cemetery, is to be laid off in the Fall, at least so the Parks Board has decided. The city parks are looking splendid now. Those under the care of Gar- dener Duncan are quite up to their usual state of excellence. Webster Bros, are busily engaged propagating, repairing and working along Fall stock. They are replacing an old style ventilator with one of the King Construction Co.'s make. ;i The new Plerson fern is seen to be •• doing very well here. C. Webster says ; the first few leaves that were made I after the plants were benched came rather untrue to character, some of , them quite plain and considerable ap- prehension was felt about its con- stancy; but since the plants have taken hold well the growth is all that c n be desired and fully up to charac- ter. He thinks that the fern has a great future and will propagate every plant he can. I am glad that the people who have the Toronto convention in hand are not letting the grass grow under their feet; keeping everlastingly at it does the trick. The forthcoming convention of the C. H. A. should be made an epoch-marking event in Canadian flori- culture. BEAVER. Montreal. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held its fourteenth annual picnic on Friday, July 10, at Ste. Rose, where a most enjoyable day was spent, a good program of games adding much to the pleasure of all present. The following were prize winners in the various events: Girls' Race, 5 to 7— Olive Davies, Ma- bel Eddy, Rachel Morrison. Boys, 5 to 7— J. A. Pidduck, Walter Prue, Wil- lie Eddy. Girls, 7 to 10— Jane Ethier, Olive Eddy, Gladys Davies. Boys, 7 to 10 — H. Dupuis, Phil McKenna, Ross Allan. Girls, 10 to 12— Estelle Dupuis, Gertie Eddy, Amelie Sanscartier. Boys, 10 to 12— John Allan, Willie Heazel, Percy Davies. Girls, 12 to 15 — Grade Guerin, Fanny Couchman, Liddia Raf- ter. Boys, 12 to 15— Willie Allan, H. McKenna, Francis Lanigan. Young Ladies, 15 to 2u— Mabel Robinson, Ber- tha Higgle, Grade Greig. Young Mien 15 to 20 — Frank McKenna. Leo McKen- na, Walter Allan. Members' Wives — Mrs. Harry Eddy, Mrs. Lucke, Mrs. A. C. Wilshire. Members' Wives, over 40 — Mrs. Pidduck, Mrs. J. Eddy, Mrs. Wilshire. Members under 40 — H. W. Eddy, Geo. A. Robinson, J. Lucke. Members over 40 — iW. Heazel, J. Eddy, A C. Wilshire. Open Race, ladies — Miss Guerin, Miss Opzoomer, Miss Wood. Open Race, men — Frank Mc- Kenna, J. Lucke, Chas. Eddy. Hop, Step and Jump— H. W. Eddy. W. Hea- zel, E. Hayward. Committee Race — R. W. Whiting, Wm. C. Hall, J. Pid- duck. Quoits — W. Heazel, Jos. Fos- ter, H. J. Eddy. Bean Guess — Miss Wilshire, Miss Wood. Tug-of-War, florists and gardeners — Gardeners. Toronto. The excusion to Hamilton, which was to have taken place July 21, was called off by the Hamilton boys, they finding that several of their members would not be able to attend the meeting. Quite a number of the Toronto florists had made arrangements to take in the affair. I expect they must now wait until after the convention, when the Hamiltonians must come here in force to make up for the disappointment. But few plants are selling now, ex- cept where the department stores offer palms at prices that open some of the growers' eyes; which is very often now. T. M. The dates for the Provincial Horti- cultural Exhibition at Winnipeg, Man., this year are August 26-28, two days earlier than in 1902. Copies of the prize list may be obtained from the secretary of the Horticultural Society, Box 438, Winnipeg. CANADIAN GROWN Araucarias, Kentias, Chrysanthemums A Fine Stock of AZALEAS will be to hand In the Fall, Write for prices. WEBSTER BROS, piamsmen, Hamilton, Canada Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. jBly 25, 1»08 The Florists' Exchange 8? C Review of tbe market ) NEW YORK. — Flowers of all descrip- tions are comparatively light in quantity and trade is very erratic; some days tliere is a fairly good demand, and stock moves nicely: on other days there is hardly any call for flowers, and stock is kept over. But as consignments are very light no ap- preciable glut materializes after an off day, and values all around remain quite steady, even if they are not very high. Special American Beauty roses are far from plentiful, and growers who have pre- pared for supplying these through the Summer months liave no diificulty in get- ting $3.00 a dozen for strictly special grade blooms. There is also a dearth of Bride roses that can be ranked as spe- cials, and we believe that the supply of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria is much small- er yian is usual at this time of the year. Carnations have deteriorated in quality to a great extent during the las six or seven days. There are not nearly so many coming in, however, and although the flowers are not so good as they were, they will probably make better averages in prices than they did last week. The supply of lily of the valley has fallen ofE so that it is nearer balancing with the daily demand, and prices have advanced accordingly. Lilies continue to maintain the 6c. and 8c. mark, a few even have reached as high as 10c. each. Asters have improved greatly in size lately, and better prices are the rule. The supply of gladiolus is becoming larger every day, and while strong efforts are made in most places to keep the prices reasonable, sales have been recorded this week at $1.00 a hundred. The demand for cattleyas is anything but steady, and as regular sup- plies reach the city daily, the selling price is not so lirm as it might be. The best of flowers naturally decrease in value when held over for a day or two. Green mate- rial is selling slowly, with no change in values from those of last week. CHICAGO.— Though business is not brisk, it is better than a week ago. Stock of all kinds is not so plentiful, and in roses the grade is of a great deal better quality, as several of the large growers have begun to cut from their early planted stock. American Beauty are more plenti- ful than for some time past, and the qual- ity is good. Although the buds are not very large, they are selling very well, the best at $3.00 per dozen, while the next grade bring from $2.00 to $2.50 per dozen. Culls and ordinary go at from $3.00 per hundred to $1.60 per dozen. Bride and Bridesmaid are in better supply than a week ago. The best are selling at from $5.00 to $6.00 per hundred, other grades at from $3.00 to $4.00 per hundred for good shipping stock, while culls and others do not realize more than that per thousand. Meteor, Golden Gate, Ivory, Perle des Jar- dins, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are bring- ing about the same price; a few Kaiserin and Meteor may sell at a higher figure — at from $4.00 to $10.00 per hundred, but they are extra fine. Liberty are not over plentiful, but what few are coming in are disposed of at a good price — from $4.00 to $15.00 per hundred — the latter for a few extra select. Carnations are not abundant; the price is a trifle stifEer than at last report. Good flowers are selling at $1.50 per 100; those bringing this rate are mostly white. The other grades are sold at from 40c. to $1.00 per hundred. Lilies are seen in larger quantities than for some time past, a good percentage of them being longifiorum. The prices ob- tained are not much less than in the Winter months, being from $8.00 to $10.00 per hundred, with a few good auratum at $12.00 per hundred. Gladiolus are coming in in larger sup- ply, selling fairly well at from $2.00 to $6.00 per 100. One or two of the com- mission houses are receiving a fine bright red variety that takes very well with the trade here. Sweet peas the past week have been over-abundant, and some very low sales have been reported. At the present writ- ing not so many peas are in. and those of good quality find a ready sale at from 20c. to 50c. per hundred. A great many received the first of the week were in such condition that it the commission man gets express charges out of them he will consider himself lucky. Asters are beginning to arrive in increasing quanti- I ties and sell readily at from $1.00 to $1.25 per hundred. In about another week these I flowers will be of sufficient quantity to supply all demands, as the later varieties will then be on the market. I Peonies are out of the market for this 1 season. Other seasonable outdoor stock I is in great abundance, yet a large part of I It is disposed of for window decoration in the stores, as it is very cheap. Green j goods of all kinds are in quantity to meet !all demands. R. J. ' BUFFALO. — Trade matters are at a I very low ebb, supply and demand both running light. The general run, in most Kinds of blooms, is of inferior quality. The Japan lilies now in supply are a re- 1 freshing exception, while sweet peas also run fair. Showery weather inclines to be . the rule nearly every day; also moderate I temperatures, onditions pleasing to grow- ers. VTDL BOSTON. — The supply of flowers now in the market is considerably smaller than that of last week; but the business is ju.st as quiet. Though there is not so much stock to be cleaned out at ridiculously low figures as prevailed at that time, the prices are still low. In roses we are get- ting some fair American Beauty and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, but the re- mainder of the receipts is decidedly poor, and there are no really good flowers. The best of the Beauty make $12.00 to $15.00. with second grade at $4.00 to $8.00 and culls and inferior blooms at $1.00 and $2.00. Kaiserin range from $8.00 per 100 for the best down to $1.00; other teas make from 50c. to $4.00 per 100. Carnations are in fair supply for the de- mand; they sell at 50c. to $1.00 per 100. Lily of the valley holds its own well at $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. and continues in good supply. Sweet peas are also in pret- ty good supply, though the frequent rains of the early part of the week diminished the receipts of good flowers. Prices range from 10c. to 15c. per 100. Gladiolus, corn- flowers, coreopsis and other seasonable garden flowers are in good supply, as are pond lilies. F. J. N. ST. LOUIS.— The past week the cut flower trade has been very dull, about the only activity noticeable being in the de- mand for funeral work. This has been the case for the past two weeks. For white and light-colored stock of good quality there is a good demand at the wholesale houses. The hot weather of late is telling on the roses, and the bulk of the Bride and Bridesmaid arriving are hardly fit for use. Good American Beauty are scarce; about the best roses are Kais- erin Augusta Victoria and Meteor; $5.00 per hundred is the price for the choice fiowers, and $2.00 and $3.00 for the sec- ond quality stock. White asters, at $1.00 and $2.00 per 100, are coming in more plentifully, which help out the supply of white flowers. Purple asters also have a good call. Sweet peas are about over for the season, only a few are coming and not of good quality. Car- nations are none too good and $1.00 per 100 is all they bring. White and pink blooms are of fair quality, red poor. The foregoing, with gladiolus and tuberoses make up the dally supply at the whole- hale houses these hot days. ST. P. LOUISVILLE, KT.— For the funeral of a prominent railroad official, who was murdered by a discharged employee, and for the funeral of our well-known retired fire department chief. Major Edward Hughes, who was accidentally killed by the Interurban cars, the ability to turn out the work demanded taxed the re- resources of the local craft to the extreme. In addition to these were many other fu- nerals of persons of greater or less re- nown, locally, making the month to date one that will hereafter be used as a com- parison for July business. Prices received were very satisfactory, considering the season and the quality of the stock. Some roses are coming into the market from young stock that show up very well. Carnations from old plants are domg remarkably well this year, but will not last many days longer. A. R. B. ST. PAUL.— Notwithstanding the sea- son and the consequent dullness in all society functions, business has been fairly good, and prices are nearly on a par with those of mid-Winter. Roses are worth 4c. to 8c. at wholesale, and retail at $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen. Carnations sell at wholesale at l%c. to 3c., retailing at 50c. to 75c. per dozen. Sweet peas wholesale at $4.00 per 1,000, and retail at 25o. per bunch of 25. There has been a brisk de- mand tor funeral work; and more July weddings than usual. The growers have nearly all thrown out their rose plants to make way for new ones. There are not enough Summer roses planted to meet local demands, so that Chicago and the East are frequently called upon to make up the deficiency. VERITAS. BALTIMORE.— At this writing there seems to be plenty of most all kinds of flowers. Roses are again going to waste, not so much on account of abundant sup- ply, but rather for lack of demand. Some very good Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Per- le des Jardins, La France and Golden Gate are coming into the wholesale market. The supplv of asters is now about equal to the demand, which is fairly brisk. Good Maman Cochet roses find ready sale, but the poorer ones go to waste. As a whole, business is quiet, with an occasional spurt in funeral work. Hollyhocks are about over. Sweet peas are coming in of rather poor quality, with very little demand. Dahlias have made their appearance. Smi- lax and both kinds of asparagus are in abundance. Outside carnations are also coming in freely now. J. J. p. PITTSBURG.— Quite a lot of funeral work has kept things going the past few weeks, otherwise trade has been very dull. The cool weather has had a good effect on stock, which is of fair quality. Roses are abundant: prices fair; ordinary flow- ers bring about 3c. to 4c.; Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, 6c. American Beautv are ! not plentiful. Carnations realize from luc. up. Dahlias are in, also outdoor Kladlolus. Sweet peas are In fair demand. Ijilies are more plentiful at present, but command good prices. E. C. R. Chicago. News of the Week, The weather has been fine for outdoor stock the present Summer and all kinds of plants are looking well. A great many growers are busy hous- ing carnations, which will be the best plants housed for several seasons past. Those who are in the habit of buying from the field will get better goods for the money than for some time past. Not so many carnations are grown for outdoor Summer blooming as hereto- fore; a great many growers would rather house them earlier, and find they get better plants for Winter blooming by this practice. Still a good many of the smaller growers are cut- ting very good outdoor carnations. Quite a few aster growers are com- plaining about the foliage and buds blighting, or having a scorched appear- ance, due, no doubt, to the heavy rains and dews and excessive heat the past week or ten days. The report current among the whole- salers that the express companies would discontinue the picking up of empties had no ofRcial sanction, being a report started by the drivers them- selves. The Horticultural Society of Chicago, at its meeting July 14, discussed the advisability of holding a flower show the coming Fall. A committee was ap- pointed to secure a hall and another on a premium list, also one on nomina- tions. Vaughan's Seed Store had some extra fine Boston ferns for sale this week. They also received their first shipment of L. Harrisii bulbs from Bermuda Monday; the bulbs are in excellent condition. Wietor Bros, have a house of Mrs. Thos. Law^son carnations that are look- ing extra fine; the plants have been grown in the benches all Summer. Walter Kreitling has secured a few prizes for the bowling tournament at Milwaukee, the Brunswick-Baike Col- lender Co. giving two balls. M. Winandy is sending in some extra long American Beauty roses. W. H. Kidwell and family have gone to Omkama Lake, Mich., for a two weeks' vacation. Wietor Bros, are receiving some fine American Beauty from their young stock and from some plants that were dried off in the early part of the year. They have also a fine cut from their new tea rose plants; and have been receiving some very good asters re- cently. A. C. Kohlbrand, of E. C. Amling's, is spending his two weeks' vacation at Grey's Lake, 111. W. E. Lynch Is again at his duties after a very pleasant two weeks' vaca- tion, spent at his old home at Hatfield, Mass. C. L. Washburn has returned from his vacation. John Schoepple left July 19 on a trip through the East, principally on busi- ness, visiting Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Washington. Return- ing, he wrill stop at Sandusky, C, his old home. S. Muir has returned from a ten days' fishing trip at WTiite Lake, Minn. E. WarendorfC, of the Fleishman Floral Co., is on the market buying during the absence of J. Biever. G. A. Allers, of Wietor Bros., Is again at his desk after a week's vacation spent at Milwaukee and Waukegan. Michael Becker will devote his glass to the forcing of vegetables the com- ing Winter. Kennicott Bros. Co. are receiving some very fine Shasta daisies from one of their growers. A. L. Randall Is spending the Sum- mer on his farm In Michigan. Davis Bros., of Morris, 111., have se- cured the property at Geneva, 111., which was run by the late J. T. An- thony. A. C. Wasson, of Jamestown, N. T., and Glenvllle, U., has been secured as orchid grower at Lincoln Park green- houses. The addition which Peter Relnberg has made to his establishment the past Spring will Increase his glass area to 1,000,000 square feet. This large es- tablishment is kept in first class re- pair, Mr. Relnberg having a force of carpenters, glaziers and steamfltters of his own. These workmen belong to the regular force on the place, and simply follow their regular trades. One can spend a whole day in this establishment, and yet not be able to see it in every detail. Almost every visitor Is content to take a walk down tlie center passage way and an occa- sional survey down the o.ther walks as far as he can conveniently see. The new addition of nine houses has been planted and stock is now In fine condition. The center benches are de- voted to American Beauty, the side ones to Ivory. Other houses contain Madame Abel Chatenay. Of this va- riety Mr. Relnberg has greatly in- creased his stock. He is of the opin- ion that this rose has a great future if handled rightly, and has experienced very satisfactory calls for it in the Chicago market. Probably the largest stock of this variety In the West Is to be found here. Mr. Relnberg has also planted Pink Golden Gate, of which he has been able to work up quite a large stock, and if the flowers come as good as they did last season, this rose may be placed on the market another year. In the new range it is possible to plant 17.000 American Beauty roses. This will add to the firm's facilities for filling orders for these flowers the coming season. The range Is to be heated by three separate steam boil- ers. The gutter posts are nine feet in height. Garland's iron gutter Is used throughout; the work was done by A. Dietsch & Company. There are no in- side walls, the whole range looking like one bi.g house under several roofs. This method of construction Insures a free current of air through the houses at all times. . Almost 11 acres are planted to car- nations; in all, about 700.000 plants of the best varieties and new introduc- tions. Of this number, he will hou=e 175.000. and as the growth In the field has been superior to that of recent years, this offers an opportunity to plant In earlier than ever before. He contemplates beginning this work in about a week, and expects it to be completed by the first or second week in August. Visitors: W. J. Kennedy and F. L. Holton, Milwaukee. Wis.; G. L. Lewis and O. C. Miller, Philadelphia; T. H. N. Smith, Denver, Colo.; J. TosinI, Sioux Falls, N. D. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. FINDLET, O.— Poster & Son are erect- ing an additional greenhouse. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George Ander- son will build a greenhouse 24x 120 feet. SILVERDALE, PA.— WUliam Allabach Is building a large addition to his green- houses. GLOUCESTER, MASS.— A. B. Tuch Is making an addition to his greenhouse near Oak Grove Cemetery. PENNGROVE. N. J.— Florists John M. and Josiah H. Smith are erecting a double house With a greenhouse attached. TEWKSBURT, MASS.— Patten & Com- pany are building a new greenhouse 300 x 31 feet. RHINBBECK, N. Y.— F. R. Gillman has just completed two large violet houses. Lord & Bumham Co. furnished the mate- rial, including the ventilating apparatus. TOBACCO POWDER THE BLACK STUFF FINE— For SprinKlin^ Onlv. w= HEN you cannot fumigate with ourFumigrating' Powderyoncan apply onr Black Stuff Fine direct to the plants ; it is Btrong and equally effective in doors or out for extermination of all plant pests. Your money back if it ia unsatisfactnry. Trial 5-ponnd package for nothinc if you will pay the express cnarges on it. Write Dept. B. THE E. A. STOOTIOP? CO., 116, 117, 118 West Street. Hew York. UentloB tbe FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. 90 The Plorists' Hxchange THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET 1224 Cherry Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. We have the largest stock of SUMMER TIiOWERS in the city, and can Supply your wants. Open from 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. Saturdays 7 A. M. to 12 M. until further notice- 150,000 SQUARE FEET OF CLASS EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Wholesale Florist U, S. Exotic Nurseries Gilt DeCOratiVG StOCk Kent Place Nurseries SHORT HILLS, N. J. ROSES, CARNATIONS, FERNS, ETC. SUMMIT, N. J. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE A SPECIALTY. SHORT HILLS, N. J. MpntloD the Florlata' Exchapge whep wrltlQg. ^ ^% A I A ^ Brilliant bronze, 76c. per Q /\ ^ /\ J^ , 1000 in lots of 2000 or more. ^ ^ r^ M| ^ Fancy, S1.25 per 1000. FERNS. '''Dagger. $1.00 per 1000. GreeiisUeet Moss, $2.50 per barrel sack. Spliagnum Moss, $1.75 per large bale. Florists' supplies of every description. 1,. J. KRESHOVER, 110-113 West 2Tth street. New York. Telephone 597 Madison Square. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. FOB SOyiHERII WILD SMILU Where quality Ib first consideration or phone the introducers, WTit«. wire CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERCREEM, AI.A. Or their Agents: L. J. Kbebhoteb, New Tork; J. B. Deamtjd, Chicago; H. Bayebsdobfee & Co.. Philadelphia; W. F. Kastinq, Buffalo ; H.G. Bekning. St. Louis, Mo.; J. M. MoCmiOCQH 8 Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. re;0(Iv"e*d^So 1 1 PROVINCE ST. Order Direct from Headquarters We carry the largest and meet complete line of Florists' Hardy Suppliee. Dagrger and Fancy Ferns, beat quality, $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger orders. Bronze or Oreen Galax, $1,00 per 1000; beat quality. I.au- rel Festooning:, best quality, 5c. and 6c. per yd. Ureen Mobs, $1.00 per bbl.;75c. per bag. Spliag- num Moss, $1.00 per bbl., 50c. per bag. We can fill your orders at ia mo- w— ■ ment's notice. Orders by mail, telegraph and telephone will receive our prompt and personal attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 11 Province-Street, Boston, Mass. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. BOST0H FLOaiST LEHE? CO. Mssximtsstsn tt FLORISTS' LETTERS Plmenfioni of thU hex, 33 In, long hy la In. wide and is In. high. 3 lectloni. For Insurance against damage by hail, address JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y F. H. A., Saddle River, N. J. Mention the FlorUtB* Ezchance when wrltlnc "THRIPSCIDE" (BEOIBTEBXD) GREENHOUSE FUMIfiATINfi POWDER l8 the newest and best article on the market to- day for the complete destruction of all insects that infest GreenhouseB or Conservatories, being a special boon to Rose and Beauty growers and prepared particularly lor the destruction of Oreen Fly and Xbrlps. There la nothing Injurious in it to plant life, even the most deli- cate fern. It i& especially recommended for Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Smllax, Asparagus, Palms, Ferns, etc., and we claim that insects will be entirely eradicated when the houses are thoroughly fumigated with this powder. It is put up as follows : lib. Tin Can ...$0.25 I 25 Ib. Sealed Box $4.50 5 " " ... 1.00 I 100 " •* " 16.50 Send for copy of testimonials. For reference we refer to Messrs. Bassett & Washburn, Hins- dale, 111. Prepared by The Lilly-Lilly Chemical Co. and sold by E. H. HUIST 76-78 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO MeDtloB the Florists* Bxdlang. whan writing. - This wooden box nicely stained and varnlehea, 18x80x12 made In two section., onefor eaon SIM letter, Klven iiway with fl"t "'iJe' »5,^»2,'«"«™' Block Letters, ijior 2 toch size, per 100, Jl.OO. Script Letters, $4-00. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and tor sale Dy SU wholesale floriats and supply dealers. N. f. McCABTHY, Treas. «• Manager. WGrL°nSt. BOSTON, MASS. MHawto/sk Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writliut. •A VERY GOOD ARTICLE.' April 27, 1903, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir : — We find N/CO TICIDE to be a very good article. We have used it for the past year, and it has proved satisfactory. Yours, C. F. Knorr & Bro. THE ONLY THING that kills all bugs and gives the flowers a show. Of Seedsmen. The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co., Louisville, Ky. UentlDn the riorists' Bxehsog* wbsn writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PL AIN — EMBOSSED — VIOI.ET ...MADE BY... Established 1S50. 155 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICAGO. II«itloB tb* rtorliti* ntktiit vkra wtutic. Mention the Florists' Exchange Then writing. Berberis Oregonium Seventy-flve nicely arched sprays, containing 12 to 15 beautiful glossy green leaves each. Last- ing qualities of a palm. Packed securely and sent by mall or express to any florist or dealer In the United States, charges paid, for $1.00. J.H.HOWE, Florist, 'llAVTt'E*".*w1sH*.°- Mention the FlorlBts* Exchange when wrltlnc* Ne^v Crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns, 50c. per 1000. Discount on large orders. Contracts made to supply the year round. Use our Laurel Festoon- ing for your June decorations. It's the beat deco- rating material to be found for weddings, etc. Price 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. Galax, green or bronze, 75c. per 1000. Mosses, etc. Everything In Hardy Supplies gathered fresh daily. Send us your wants and be well satis- fied. MltriNGTON, MASS. ' Telegraph Office : New Saxkm, Mabs. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Mention the Florists* Exchaofffl wheD writlnc. LL NURSERYMEN, SEEDS- MEN AND FLORISTS wismme to bo bcsdiess wits XV30PS SHOCLIt SEIS FOE THS M 99 Horllcullural Adverllscr*' »«• ii the British Trade Paper, bdnf re»d weekly by all Horticultural tradenf It li alio taken by over 1000 of the belt Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to cover cost of postage, 75 cent». Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notta. Address ..^\ EDITORS OF THE «n. A. ' dillwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. 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.DeLaMarePteSlPul).Co. RHINELANDER BUILDINQ, NEW YORK; Pittsburg. Th« W^eek's News. Growers are starting in with re- pairs and new work, but it looks as if not much glass will be used this sea- . son. John Bader will rebuild several houses. A. R. Peacock will add an- other house to his already extensive private conservatories, which will cost over $10,000. It will be a house 50x100 feet, built of brick and glass. The Pierson-Sefton Co., of Jersey City, have the contract. The tenth annual outing of the flor- ists' club, held last week at Ross Grove, was enjoyed by all who attended. The weather was fair, a little cool. Toward noon it looked threatening, which was the cause of keeping a number from attending. Dancing, bowling, baseball and card playing were the general amusements. The committee in charge took good care of every one in the way of eating and drinking, and at supper time a ket- tle full of hot wieners disappeared as fast as two men could serve them. The committee had plenty of work; it was not much of a picnic for them, but they were well pleased that everything passed off nicely. From the many inquiries received by the transportation committee it looks as if a large attendance can be ex- pected from Pittsburg at the S. A. F. meeting in Milwaukee. The rate will be between $17.00 and $18.00 by P. & L. E. R. R. and between $19.00 and $20.00 by the P. R. R. for the round trip, which is the one and one-third rate granted to the S. A. P. There is a possibility that some of the members will make a lake trip up to Mackinac, thence to Milwaukee, but this will take consid- erably more time. If the party de- cides to go by rail it will leave Mon- day morning and arrive in Milwaukee about midnight. At the next meeting of the club, Au- gust 4, final arrangements will be made. In the meantime, any one de- siring information as to the trip should see either E. C. Ludwig or the writer, who have charge of the matter. E. C. REINBMAN. Buffalo. News of the Week. While trade is light, some retail stores mention a recent active call for funerals. Flowers of good quality are scarce and difBcult to obtain. The general stocks of blooms now carried in stores are light, and in cases the capa- cious ice-box or refrigerator now does duty as a dry case for showing off sun- dries or supplies. The committee on annual picnic, now active on such line, mentions having decided on the date of August 4 for holding same, the place being Garden- ville Park. Though announcements so far have been but informal, congratulations are being daily extended to Joe Sangster on a ceremony of vital interest to him- self and one other to occur later in this Summer. Mrs. George W. McClure left town early this week, intending to sail on Wednesday for a visit of six weeks' absence to her native home, Edinburgh, Scotland. Arthur Boole, of Ithaca, spent sev- eral days of last week with us. He speaks encouragingly of the growing development of his home business. He has 25,000 feet of glass primarily de- voted to growing for home trade. other recent visitors included Phil Breltmeyer, returning from a further eastern trip, and Arnold Ringier, of Chicago. VIDI. PORTLAND. ORE.— W. J. Magoon, a well-known fruit grower here, died suddenly July 12. He was the origin- ator of the Ma£-oon strawberry. July 2B, 1908 The JPlori-sts' Hxohange 9J BONNOT BROS, Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St.. New York COOGAN BUILDINO Oonslgnmonts of FIrst-Class Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Geo. E. Bradbhaw John R. Habtman BRADSHAW &. HARTMAN Wholesale Florists ' 63 West ISSth Street, NEW TOKK Telephone, 1797 Madison Square CONStGNMENT SOLICITED CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE! Oooffan Bnildlnff, 6th Ave. and 26th St. NEW YORE Open every Morning at 5 o'clock for the Bale | of Cnt Flowers This iB not a commiBSion house ; the market consists of individual stands Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent J. DONALDSON, Secretary | 50 W. 30th St., New York JAMES McMANUS, ^^S.:^ 50 W. 30th St., New 1 Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders THE HIGHEST XX >A. II PS~ "V ALWAYI GRADE OF >/^ ^^ l— li_ C=- T HAN THE HIGHEST GRADE OF ALWAYS ON HAND A 8I«EClAt.TV. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES THE PIONEER J. J. PERKINS, Wholesale Florist speciames ROSES-CARNATIONS-VIOLETS 115 West SOth Street, New York TELEPHONE 956 MAD. SQUARE Shipping Orders attended to Promptly, quick returns GUARANTEED, "■--■- Erancli Store : 48 West 30th St., N. Y. R. W. PERKINS, MANAGER Consignments of good stock can always be handled ; Established 187 ii. GR.O\|rER..V, ATTENTION! Always Keady to Receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO West 29th Street, MEtV YORK Telephone Call 551 Madison Square violets Roses carnations Established 1888 OrcDIds YOUNG St NUGENT . . w la.olesckle f*lox*lstis . . GATTLEYAS, 42 W- 28th Street, Am. Beanty, E,lberty, Sunrise, Bride, Brides- maid. Meteor, Oolden Qate, and all otber K,ead> IniE Varieties of Roses. NEW YORK r ^£^i^£^^£^^H^^i^&< 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 aU orders. Open every miorning at 6 o'clock. j|J.K. ALLEN, 106 West 28th St., New York | ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist All Seasonable Flowers and Novelties [ at Proper Prices can be had at 52 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK | Tm.TrvTrrwTr. 1738 MADISON SQUABB MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB ^ JAMES A. HAMMOND t •^ OOMHieBION DKALBB IZT ^ 3 CUT FLOWERS t J Conalffnments Solicited. r J 113 West 30th Street, NEW YORK T ^ Telephone 8M Madison Square. ^ H TTTTTT ▼TTTTTWyTTT ▼▼▼▼▼▼ ■ H/CKS & GRAWBUCKl Wholesale Florists AND DEALERS EN Florists' Supplies. 108 LIVINGSTON ST., Brooklyn, N. Y. I Tel. 3680-3661 Main JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 -W. 30th St. Consignments Solicited MEW YOKK | Telephone 280 Madison Square THE MEW YORK CDT KOWER CO. SS and S7 West 26tli St. Wholesale Florists Daily Reports Weekly Payments TeL 2239 Mad. .'^Q. 2034 Mad. Sq. 3. A. Mn,LAKG Manager , W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Sblpper ol all varieties ol Cnt Flovrers T,L,PHOK.s:{ig;^,^a|agi;;g 57 West 28th Street, MEW YORK WQolesale Prices of Gut Flowers, Hew YorR, jQlg 84, 1903. Prices quoted are by tbe bnndred unless otfaer-wlse noted. H. O. BlEDEL P. D. Spiceb RIEDEL & SPICER Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wants. Everything in the line of cut flowers shipped to all parts of the U. S. Send for weekly price list. 34 W. 29th St., New York Telephone 3039 Madison Square [ A. Beadty, fancy — special " extra " No. 1 I •' Culls & ordinary Jg Queen of Edgely 2 Bride. 'Maid, fancy — spe'l a " extra CC " No. 1 .... I " No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty 1^ Meteor Adiantdm " Croweanum ASPAHAGCe Call AS „ Cattletas Ctfripediumb Dendrobiom fohmosdm DAISIES 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 75 to 00 to 00 to ....to 25 to 00 to 00 to .... to 00 to .... to ... to .... to 25.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 20.00 4.00 3 00 2.00 1.00 4.00 6.00 .35 1.25 50.00 50.00 r Inf'r grades, all colors.. M . — . . 5 Standard .2 Varieties m e * Fa NOT — ^ ('The higliest <0 grades of C9 standard var.) l_ Novelties Asters Gladiolus Lilies Lilt of the Valley Mignonette — ordinary " fancy Smilax Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per bunch White. Pink Eed. Yel. & Var.. White Pink Red Ycl. & Var. .85 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .50 to 1 00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to .50 to to 5.00 10 .02 to .01 to to .50 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 1.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 .04 .04 WALTER F. SHERIDAN GEORGE SALTFORD Author of "How to Make Money Growing Violets " Wholesale Florist Violets and Carnations a Specialty Consignments Solicited. 48 Wo9t 29th St, Mew York Telephone 3393 Madison Square B. 5. 5LINN,Jr.,; Wholesale FlorisC^^J^r'^^* 66 & 67 W. 26th St, New York. Specialties— Violets and SwaJnsona Shipping orders receive prompt attention ConsiCTinii.'Uts Sulii.'it-.-d Telephone 'l'Si'.i AI.idi.>mn S^U-UiE Wfetlesale commission Dealer In Receiving Extra Quality AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. Telephone 902 Madison Square. Cut flowers 39 W. 28th St., New YorK. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING AHERicAK beahtv, bridesbcaid, bride. I.IBERTV, HETEOR, I.H,Y OK THE irAI,I,EY, CARMA-TIOMS. JOHN L RAYNOR 49 Wsst 28th St., New York. TBIiEFHONB, 1998 BIADISON SQUABE. We have a fine grade of every- ttiing in market at present. Send us a Trial Order and we will do tbe rest. EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th Street 421 MadlgJn Sanare, NEVV YOl\K CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Dally Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Eto. CHA5. .SMITH Wholesale Florist SS and S7 W. 26tli St., Hew Tort CoOGAN BuiLDrKQ Consignments of Flrst-CIass Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Feank H. Thaendlt Chakles Schekck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS 38 West 28tli street, ]TZW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE | Telephones, 798 and 799 sradison Square Co^•SIG^■ME^"Ts Solicited JOHN VOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 2StII St., NEW YORK 92 The Plorists' Hxchange SUMMER ROSES Open from 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. During July and August close on Sat- urdays at 1 p.m. SAMUEL S. PENNOGK WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1612 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. Carnations, lily of the Valley, Sweet Peas, Bride*and Bridesmaid Roses. WM. J. BAKER, 1432 So. Penn. Sq. PHII.ADEX.PHIA, PA. Telephone connection. DUMONT & CO, Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECULTY Mo. 130S Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone 'Phones EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., FHILADELFHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND Telephone 1-4S-S6.A. PITT8BLRG CUT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists PITTSBtlRO, PA. LEO NIESSEN, 1217 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa. all cut flowers 1 A^holesale Pri ces of Cut Ro) ve rs- Per 100 Name! and Varletlei Boston July 21, 1903 Phll'delptala July 21. 1903 Baltimore July 15, 1903 BuflE July 22 Io 1903 Pittsburg July 20, 1903 A BEAUTY, tancy— special to 12.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to to to to 15.00 8.00 2.00 'i'.OO 3.00 1.00 s'.bo ■"so .75 .75 .76 .76 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 25.00 to 30.00 20.00 to 26.00 15.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 15.00 to to to to to 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 6.00 to to to 1.00 to 1.50 to to to to to 1.60 to 2.00 to to to to 1.00 to to to 5.00 to to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to 2.00 to to to .50 to .76 to ,60 to .50 to to to to to to to to 26.00 to to to to to to to to to to .. to .. to . to 12.00 to . to .10 to ... to to 'e'.b'o 20.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to to to to 25.00 16.00 8.00 3.00 26.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 OuUs and Ordinary Queen of Edgely A Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special.. 2.00 to 4.00 to to 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 '".'60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 'i'.'o'o 50.00 '".15 5.00 ie.'o'o 4.00 is'.bo "ib'e 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to .50 to to '3.06 3.00 '3.06 '".e'o 1.00 1.00 .76 3.00 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to 3.00 9 " No. 2 to 1.00 to K. A. Victoria 2.00 to to 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 to to to 0 1 1 J 1 < e A A 0 D B G G E I I » N I 8 S B 1 RCHIDS— Oattl^aa .. to to to to Interior grades, all colors n ( White . . .25 to .50 to .50 to .60 to .50 to to .60 .75 to 1.00 58TANDABD J Pink .76 to 1.00 .75 to 1.00 3 ( Yellow and Tar. to 1.26 to 1.50 S \ pjnk to 1 25 S<"Sid«,'',?r' \ Rea ■■•::::::;;::■• to 60.00 to to to .60 to 40.00 to to to to .10 to 2.00 to to to 2.00 to to to to 1.26 3 Standard var) \ Yellow and var. to to to to .76 to 1.25 25.00 to to 60.00 35.00 to 60.00 to to 10.00 to 30.00 ALIjAS to to to AI8IE8 to 'i'.OO 1.00 to 1.60 to .15 to to .26 to .60 ALAX LEAVES to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to to 4.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to ie'.b'o to to 12.00 to 15.00 to to ANSIES to io'.b'o to 10.00 to to to MIIjAX 12.00 to 10.00 to 12.00 to WF.F.T Pir.Afl , to .10 .20 to .30 to tn .20 .10 to to .25 to .60 to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harris!! Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 15 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Kalserins fleteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations Can furnish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS, BRIDESMAIDS, BRIOES. JOBBERS m FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 64* Hawley Street. BOSTON* Mention the Florlatg' Bxchange when writing. } $ Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Se.xsou- atiic t'louers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLOR ST5' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. *telephone seneca 620 Give Ub a Triai. We Can Please You. Mention the norlats' Bx^aose whea writing. Wiien M%m 10,000, $1.50; 60,000, $6.36. Manufactueed by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. J^&mples Free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing. GOT FLOVEB BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest toldlng cut flower hox 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 ... .$2.00 $18.00 B.— 4x8x22. .. ,$3.00 $27.60 1.— 3x4>^xl6 . . 1.75 15.00 8.-4x8x28.... 3.76 35.00 2.-3x6x18 2.00 18.00 7.-6118x20... 5.50 53,00 3.-4x8x18 2.40 22,00 8.-3x7x21.,,, 3,00 29.00 4,-3x5x24,... 2.76 25.00 9.-5x10x35,,, 8 60 60,00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. B03C loa, COI.I7BIB178, O ^ Uentlon the rlorlsts' Bxchang* when wrldnK. Cincinnati. Among: the GroTvers. There is very little to say regard- ing business. The weather is delight- ful, but a good rain would be wel- comed by the growers, who are now lifting their carnations. The asters in the field are suffering, and many of the plants will amount to very little unless relief comes soon. During the past week I visited sev- eral of the florists in this vicinity and Dayton, O. J. A. Peterson was busy repotting plants, and also finishing the planting of carrations. I saw grow- ing, for the first time, the famous Piersonl fern. It is certainly a beauty, but from appearances it is inclined to run back to the parent plant. To what extent it will do this, time only will tell, but it is certainly an acquisition, and well worth growing. Adiantum Farleyense, as seen growing at Mr. Pe- terson's, is without doubt the queen of all the fern family. Pandanus Veit- chii and Gloire de Lorraine begonia are two more plants that are grown here as they should be. Outside is the best collection of hardy plants in this sec- tion of the country, phlox being espec- ially fine. Asters are under a high state of cultivation here, and it will not be long until we shall be handling many fine fiowers from the plants. Lo- tus is something else that Mr. Peter- son will soon have, and for the flowers of these we shall get ?3.00 per dozen. Mr. Peterson always has a good horse and is a good driver. He drove us to Price Hill, where are located the greenhouses of G. Brunner's Sons. This firm makes money out of hybrid roses, whole fields of them being planted out, and one or two houses. The boys grow a miscellaneous collection of plants and flowers, as they do only a retail trade. Under the benches, in the Win- ter, mushrooms are cultivated very profitably. Their carnations and chry- santhemums look well; in fact, their place is always in good order. We then called on Richard Witter- stffitter, and found him on top of a load of hay. Dick was just getting ready to clear his houses to commence replanting carnations. His hundreds of seedlings in the field are a sight worth seeing, and, I presume, he will find several more $5,000 sorts among these. His peach orchard was very at- tractive to Mr. Peterson and myself, and we both certainly did justice to the juicy fruit. At Dayton, O., I only had time to see H. H. Ritter. I did not find J. B. Heiss at home, but I walked through his houses, in which he has thousands of young palms ready to be shifted. I also noticed that he is planting all his roses in solid beds. Mr. Ritter grows a general stock and has a splen- did retail business. He is one of the few fiorists who are getting rich. He leaves on August 6 for a trip East with his family, but will return in time to attend the S. A. F. O. H. conven- tion— something he rarely ever misses. Mr. Heiss and wife, I understand, will also attend the convention, and from Milwaukee will make a trip to the Yellowstone National Park. H. M. Altick and Warren Mathews will also be present at the convention. In the few moments left I visited the National Soldiers' Home. It is always a treat to go out there and see the landscape work done under the super- vision of Mr. Beck, who is now, like many of the old soldiers, growing aged under his many duties. The bedding this year is very fine, and all is kept in splendid order. The palm house is quite a sight, and many fine specimens are to be seen here. The beautiful lakes, tenanted by numerous swans; the little cascades, the many little hidden nooks wherein are seats to rest, the deer park and other features must be seen to be appreciated. But the old soldier himself is fast disappearing, and a few more years will see the boys of '61 in memory only. E. G. GILLETT. St. Paul. Netrs fTottingB. Improvements, rebuilding and replanting are now the order of the day, and the growers are consequent- ly all busy. May & Co. are renovating their oldest range, built 17 years ago. The iron gutters are just as good as when put up, but many of the posts and sash bars are badly rotted. This instance demonstrates so clearly the superiority of iron material that many a grower should take the hint and build more substantially, even if not so extensively. This firm, in addition to the foregoing, are repainting their entire range. August Swanson is erecting a new rose house; and Holm & Olson have the material on hand for building a new plant house. Their houses are well filled with choice stock grown under the skilful management of Lud- wig Anderson. One house is already planted to chrysanthemums. These will be followed by Easter stock, which in turn will give way to Spring bed- ding plants. A bench of Piersoni fern shows the beauty and rapid growing qualities of that variety. A bench of Boston fern are in most excellent shape, showing vigorous root action. A nice batch of cyclamen and a fine lot of seedling ferns were also noted. The annual picnic of the St. Paul florists and their friends will be held at Wildwood the 23d inst. A fine pro- gram of sports, with Iberal prizes for the winners, has been arranged. The Minneapolis Journal, a progres- sive, up-the-river sheet, has announced a sweet pea and flower show for Au- gust 5. 6 and 7. The prizes, aggre- gating .$450. are open to amateurs only. F. G. Patthey. care of the Journal, is general manager of the event. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, returning from the Pacific Coast, favored us with a very pleasant call a few days since. Mr. Hill is very enthusiastic over floriculture possibilities on the Pacific, and says if he was young as he, once was he would certainly locate there. H. E. Philpott, the progressive flor- ist of Winnipeg, also favored us with a call on his return trip from Chicago. -F. E. Creighton, representing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, was a caller. He waxes eloquent over Pandanus Sander! and incidentally booms the Milwau- kee convention. L. L. May & Co. are selling rasp- berries grown at Mayfleld farms, as a side line. Gust Colberg. clerk in their city store, has been enjoying a vacation at Chicago Lakes. VERITAS. TRENTON, N. J.— Carl E. Taube will add to his present business flower and vegetable seeds, wholesale and re- tail, also a wholesale cut flower line. He will not build greenhouses, as was reported in a previous number of this paper. Joly 36, 190S The Plorists' Exchange 93 Baltimore. Nevs JottlDES. J. J. D. Pentland has moved to opposite his old stand on Greenmount avenue into a store which has been fitted up to suit his business. Baltimore is very lively this week with the "Hello, Bills," the convention of Elks being in session here. While their presence has boomed some branches of business, it does not seem to make much trade for the florists. However, we are glad they are here, and the old city is entertaining them handsomely. Misses Tillie and Rosa Held are on a two weeks' vacation at Atlantic City. JOHN J. PERRY. Kansas City, Mo. News of the Week. Probably the most serious result of the recent flood is now being expe- rienced by the two Kansas Cities. Typhoid fever, predicted by the Board of Health has made its appearance in nearly all districts. Although the peo- ple were repeatedly cautioned against using hydrant water, many were not impressed with the danger and sickness soon resulted. The scarcity of good floral stock has made It difficult for some to fill extra orders. A few good Japanese lilies help out wonderfully. Creditable use has been made of white altheas and the artificially ex- panded flowers of Yucca filamentosa. Mr. Short, of Kansas City, Kan., says he lost about $250 by the flood. The only florist who found his place entirely submerged was D. Priedenthal on Union avenue. His loss on store stock exceeded $300; cut flower boxes, designs and other supplies stored on the lower floor were carried away. The store of G. M. Kellogg was re- cently robbed of $62, the thief, entering by the front door, was kind enough to lock the door when leaving. Frank Ross has closed his "Walnut street store for the Summer. Mrs. A. Newell has been quite ill of typhoid fever. Some steps have been taken regard- ing the annual flower show, and, al- though losing less than $100 on the last exhibition, on account of three days of extremely bad weather, the convention hall directors are confident that from a moral and educational point of view the flower show is the best attraction ever given for all classes. And from experience already gained, the floral feature will be run on paying lines. It is interesting to compare certain points of the last two shows. In 1901 the sale of cut flowers, when handled by the management, amounted to $816.22, and the total sales of 1902 by local flor- ists reached $1,565. 20 per cent going to the hall; net profit. $131. In 1901, expense of handling, $750.20; net profit, $56.02. Gain over sales in favor of the local florists, $256.98. Thus proving the grower is the one to sell his goods. D. St. Louis. Nam Notei. Park Commissioner AuU, who has just returned from Buffalo, contem- plates big changes in the parks in the near future and is in daily consultation with his park keepers. It is proposed to improve all the St. Louis parks, and the lion's share will be given Forest Park, owing to its promixity to the World's Fair. Several new greenhouses will be built, and a show conservatory is also planned, so that Forest Park may have displays in Winter as well as Summer. Instructions have also been given to re-stock the nursery. Mr. AuU is very enthusiastic on tree planting, and says by the time the World's Fair opens St. Louis will have the finest parks of any city in the country. Chas. Juengel, State vice-president of the S. A. F. O. H., says the best pos- sible rate to Milwaukee will be $13.40 for the round trip, and that some twenty- five names are in his possession of those who are going. He hopes by starting time the number will be in- creased to thirty-five or forty. The club plans to leave St. Louis on Sun- day noon and arrive in Chicago at 7.30 p.m., spending Monday there and pro- ceeding to Milwaukee on the Chicago Club's special. Fred. Foster has been sick for some time, but is around again attending to business. Fred. Weber will make a short trip to the springs this week for his health. but will be back in time to go with us to the convention, which he seldom misses. Sudden sickness of Mrs. Carew San- ders prevented her going West with Mr. Sanders. They will go just as soon as Mrs. Sanders is well enough to make the trip. C. Young & Sons are remodeling their store at 1406 Olive street. The past week they had a large floral camera to make, which was well executed by ar- tist James Arato. Alex. Siegel is off on a fishing trip for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beyer have post- poned their trip South until after the convention. As Carl and Robert both will take in the convention, both are great bowlers and they will help out the team greatly. Everybody is talking about the pic- nic to-day. and should the weather be nice the largest attendance will be on hand. J. J. Beneke. director of amuse- ments, has selected some great prizes to be given for the different events. P. C. Weber will have charge of the bowl- ing match for ladies and gentlemen. The wholesale houses will close up in the afternoon, as will most of the re- tail stores. ST. PATRICK. New Orleans Horticaltural Society. The New Orleans Horticultural Society held its annual meeting and election of officers July 16. Joseph Steckler was elected president to suc- ceed C. R. Panter; Richard Eichling, vice-president; Dan Newsham, secre- tary, and John Eblen, treasurer. Af- ter the meeting the florists enjoyed a fine supper. President Panter presided until after the installation of the new officers and a large attendance was present. The report of the treasurer showed a balance of $84.51, with total resources of $684.51. A communication was re- ceived from Griffin Bros., of Jackson- ville. Fla.. applying for membership. Some question as to the power of the society to elect out-of-town florists members arose and it was decided to elect GrifBn Bos. honorary members. H. M. Derr and Harry Elwell were elected members. J. A. Newsham and E. Valdejo were elected delegates to the central commdssion of parks and avenues. Secretary Newsham read the resolutions prepared by the com- mittee appointed to take up the mat- ter of co-operating with the central park and avenue commission. The best efforts of the society are pledged to the commission. During the meeting Secretary Dan Newsham distributed circulars an- nouncing the society's plans regarding the flower show, which will begin dur- ing the carnival of 1904. The follow- ing committee has the work in charge; P. Abele, chairman; C. R. Panter, ex- oflicio; E. Valdejo, H. Papworth, J. Steckler, P. A. Chopin. J. A. Newsham, M. M. Lapouvade, J. St. Mard, C. Eble, D. Newsham. NEW ORLEANS. LA.— Victor Fetel, a florist, who was run over by a car of the New Orleans Railways Com- pany, recently, and had both legs man- gled so that it was necessary to am- putate them, died at the Charity Hos- pital July 13. SHENANDOAH, lA.— Avery Ste- vens, a fifteen -year-old son of O. B. Stevens, the florist, was drowned in the Nishna Botna River, near this city, on the 4th. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLL-WORTH CO. MILWATJKEE, WIS. E.G.HILL&CO0 I Whoiesalc Fiorlsii RICHMOND, IND. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT rLOWCeS, SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES for tho pro- gressive and up-to-dato florist. Send lor our weekly quotations on Cut Flowers, our catalogue and circulars on Seeds, Bulbs, Bibbons, and all Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. amlingI Best Equipped, Most Tlie liarsrest, Centrally Located Wholesale Cut-nower BASSETT & WASHBURN, Wholesale Dealers and Growers of CUT FLOWERS 76 WABASH Ave, CHICAGO, ILL. Gretnhouteiit Hlntdtlt, III. L. D. 'Phone at Chicago, Main m. L. D. Thone at HUudale, No. 10. THE E. F. WINTERSON CO. Successors to McKELI-AB & TVINTBRSON, WKolesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 4-5, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. UentloD tho FlorlBti* Bxchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 Names and Varletlei M ' A. BEAtITT, fancy— special " extra No. 1 Culls and Ordinary ... Queen of Edgely Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special.. " extra No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Oattleyas Oypripedlums I Inferior grades, aU colors m ( WMte C STAHDABD J Pink ,2 VABIETIES 1 Red ■•- ( Yellow and Var, g *FANOT— ? White »- ('The highest J |*°^ C9 standard Yar) \ Yellow and Var. I Novelties Adianttjm aspabagus Callas DAFFODILS DAISIES GALAX IjEATES GLADIOLDS HYACINTHS LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE— Ordinary " Fancy NAEOissns PAN8IES Smilax Stetia Sweet Peas Tulips Violets Cblcago July 21, '03 15.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to .40 to .50 to .50 to .60 to .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to .50 to 35.00 to to .... to .50 to to 2.00 to to 8.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to to to 24.00 15.00 12.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.50 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.00 50.00 1.00 .15 6.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 to 10.00 to to .10 to to to 15.00 St. Louis July 21, '03 to , to to to to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to , to to to to to to to , to to to to 4.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 .76 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 to to to ] , to to to to 3.00 to , to to ..... to to to to to to 1 50 to to to .16 5.00 Cincinnati July 21, '03 to to 15.00 to 12.00 I to 5.00 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 I to 6.00 to to to to to to .. to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.00 to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. ) to 4.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. to 15.00 to .. > to .25 to .. to .. Milwaukee July 20, '03 10.00 4.00 to to 16.00 to 12.60 to 6.00 to to to 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 LOO 1.60 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to I to 40.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 15.00 to to to to .60 4.00 Detroit July 22, '03 3.00 3.00 10.00 4.00 12.60 '".20 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to to 6.0G to 6.00 . to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 50.00 to 26.00 to to to to to to to to to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to to to to .15 to to to 12.60 to 6.00 to to to to to 15.00 to to .40 to to J. B. DEAMUD Successor to niinois Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers CONStCNNENTS SOLICITED 5t and 53 Wabash Aiie., CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Floi?v^ers 51 Wabash Ave. Room 221, Chicago \ Telephone Central 8.%98. All telpprraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. HOLTON&HUNKELCO., Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies Mannlacttirers of WIRE DESIGHS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUHfE. WIS. 'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103 SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers and Shippers of G\JT PL-OiiA^eRS 58-60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067 All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt fttrention. WIETOR BROS. WHOLKBALK GBOWKES OF Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. S 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florlsi I 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. 94 The Plorists' Exchange These are Cheap BALVANIZED WIRE PUNT STAKES IN 1.000 LOTS. No. 9 wire, 2 feet, $5.00 per 1000 wire, IVi feet, 9 wire, 3 feet, 9 wire, 3^ feet, 9 wire, 4 feet, 9 wire, ^yi. feet. No, No. No. No. No. No. 9 wire, 5 feet, 12 50 per 1000 No. 8 w^ire is 20 per cent, above prices of No. 9 wire. IV. F. McCarthy & Co. 84 HAWLEY ST,, BOSTON, MASS. 6.00 per 1000 6.75 per 1000 8.00 per 1000 8.75 per 1000 10.50 per 1000 Mention the Florists' Bichapge when wrltlpg. Foley Floral Foto^raphs Send (or my Floral Album, size 1 2x11 , containing 24 different funeral designs. Sent to any part of the country by express, $7.00 c. o. d. 226-226;^ BOWERY, NEW YORK Ueutlon th« Florists* Bxebange when wrltlnK. nrnn ■nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New York. Uentlon the FlorUtB* Bxebange when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- vice automatic stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the moat perfect apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.. RICHMOND. IND. Uentlon the Florists' Bxchange when writing. ■ii»iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii«iiiiiiii«'lB''''™i BRJ5J Uentlon the FlorUts* Bxebange when wrlttng. -VVHY NOT Err RED POTS or rs? ^STANDARD SIZE] Quality— No Better. Carefully Packed in Small Crates. Easy to handle. Price List Free. Syracuse Pottery Co,, Syracuse, N. Y. Best Pot in the I Market. UcBttcn tlia Elorlltl' Exdiange wben vrltlnc. IM Century Sprayer I a small cut of which is shown in this adver- I tiaemeiit.offersmore advantages to the orohard- ist, fruit pro wer,etc., than any otti- er spraying outfit on the market. Brass cylinder, brass valves, ' everlasting" fabric plunger packing and the only thoroughly reliable ag- itator. Cylinder 2H Ins., stroke Sins. Then, too.itsellsat a lower price than other pood pumps. Send for handsome free catalogue, showing full line of pumps and twenty varie- ties of sprayers. THEDEMING CO., Salem. 0. ' ^ Westrrn ArpdIs— lli-nion A: Huhliril.Chlcnco, 111. Holds Class Firmly See the Point 4^ ^ PEERLESS Olaxlng: Points ftr« thebc«U No Tigtia or left!. Box of 1,000 point! 75 cU, poitpftld. FWVVVVVVVVHWVVVVVVW CASPEB UMBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIAI^TV. Window Biass. Painters' Supplies. eOWshington Ave., Slat Ward, ||EAI«kiiMJw ll« 1929 Oarson St., rlllSDUrgi rfli WereYoM Deprived of your water supply at any time last sum- mer by the leakage or collapse of your water tank ? Take precautions now and install A CALDWELL OUTFIT The tank is built of best Ked Gulf Cypress, securely hooped, and the tower is constructed of heavy and substantial parts and Is safe, sightly and durable. A wind-mill, gas engine or other power may be used to fill tank. May we send catalogue and price list ? W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Uentlon the Florists' Bictaange when wiltlag. Better Bet Catalogue of MADE IN OVER 150 STYLES AND SIZES. BURNS ALL KINDS FUEL FuRMAN Boilers And Special Florists Prices NO"W" HEAT- ING OVER 20,000.000 SQ. FEET OLASS. Highly ^ Economi- cal In Fuel Sectional, Portable and Brick-set Types. Let us figure on your requirements. Address, Thc HERENOEEN MFG. CO., "'r'T GENEVA, N. Y. Mention the FlorlstB* Bxchange when writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get TH E ^NEW DEPRRTORE," 'VENTILATING ^PPlDf^NCE." For Descriptive Catalogue Send to J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. Uentlon the FlorlstB* Bichange when writing. CYPRE5iS Is FarMoJpe DurabieJhanPINE. ^CJTPRESSi SlASH BAF^S UPTb32 FEET_OR LOInJGER. (il^EENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND EREC^TION WHEN DESIBED. Slend for our Cjrcuiarjs. THE5CT-S'feam5 lumbejf C^., )^EPo,NSET. Boston, ^ass MentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. -T-iSIEBERTS' Zinc Never Rust GLAZING POINTS A sure preventive of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Two sizes, ^i and %, 40c. a lb.; by mall, 16c. extra. 7 lbs. for $2.50; 15 lbs., $5.00. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B. Pittsburg, Pa. GLASS BENT GLASS For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO., **%-<^.%% ^el?;^.'*?.*" **•} NEW YORK. Mention tbe Florlats' Exchange when writing. GREENflOUSE MATERIAL Manufacturers of Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES PERFECT WORKMANSHIP WBITE FOB OATALOGITE. 61S-621 Sheffield Avenue, llentloa tb* Hoilita' BxebRDfa wb«B mltlag. A. DIETSGH & CO., CHICAGO, ILL STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLBIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Kepresentatlve : PHILADELPHIA, PA., JBBSET OITY N.J. 0. OCTLBB BTEESON. lOB Third Ave.. Newark. N. J. LONS ISLAND OITT, N. Y. HeotlOD tlie rlorUti' Excbansa wben writing. JulyJ25, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 95 ■ I I No order too small for our attentioa or too large for our capacity. Clear Cypress Entire fteedom of sap-knots and splits. We carry our regular shapes in stock for quick shipment. If you want special Tvork we can make it. We prepare plans and estimates free of charge. Headquarters for Red Cedar Posts and Hot Bed Sash, W^RITE FOB CIRCUI.ARS. LoCKIiAND LUMDER Co. LOCKLIM.ND,0« Mention the Plorlats' Bxchange when writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, ConseTTatories, and all other purposes. Get our fllgures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 3«2-t4- W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Mention th* riorlita' RxeSiaBS* wheB wrltlnff- A STIC A USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE GO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK Mention th. Ploriata' Bxcbange when writtog. SUMMER m WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent geta onr Cataloffue. GIBLIN & CO.. . Utica, N. T. Mention the Florlats' Bxchangg when writing. The STANDARD The lightest mnnlng, most rapid and powerfnl Ventila- ting Machiner7 in the mar- ^'"- THE Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast iron, with self adjusting saah-bar clips. The only Drip-prool Gutters made. Send for catalogue, free. E. HIPPARD YOUNSSTOWN, OHIO. UentloD the FlorlaU' Bxcbange when wrttlng. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co. riANUFACTURERS OP HOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED QULP CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER QREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. 49-Our descriptive circular contains valuable Information for every florist. Send for It. Mention the Plorlato* Exchange when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Eto. Send roE IMI I PD /^ACI^CV ff rTi Sjicoessors to CiEcuLABs. UILLCK, \_>M.3i\d oc V..U., Jennings bkos., S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the FlorUts* Bxchinge when writing. RIDER AND ERICSSON HotAirPamping 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., 35 Warren Street, New York 40 Dearborn Street, Chicaeo 239 Franklin Street, Boston 40 North 7th Street, Philadelphia 692 Craig: Street, Montreal, P, Q. Teniente-Rey 71, Havana, Cuba Ifentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. "Re If You Contemplate Building Greenhouses^ ^^se Houses, Carnation Houses, Etc, our facilities are unequaled. We submit plans which embrace the latest improve- ments. Estimates furnished for Houses erected with our patent iron construction, or for the material only, ready to erect. When the latter is ordered we supply, free of charge, plans for guidance of local builders. We shall be pleased to 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. We have had fifty years' experience which is at your service for the asking. Greenhouse Construction Catalogue, also Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue, sent from our New York Office on receipt oE five cents postage for each- LORD S BURNHAM COMPANY cNs'^ York Office, St. James building, ^road^vay and 26th St, General Off tee and Works, Iruington-on-Hudson, N. Y, Mention the Florlsta' Eichange when writing. GEO HI. GIRLIND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27tb, 1S9S. Send for Catalogue GEO. n. GARLAND, Des Plaines, 111. JOHN C. nONINQER CO., CHICAQO, Selling Agents Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material CUT AND SPUCEDIREADr FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, ii^iig» 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything (or Building. Greenhouse GLASS AX ^WHOI^ESALE. New Twin Section Boiler. ^ r-^^ .M^im r^r^i^^^-* m^m-^^wm.m- .^____.... SEND 4c. FOR CATALOGUE. ^^^ OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. Mention the Floriati' Bxchang* when wHtinr- 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 Cataloaue. 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. Tour 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. WentloD tlie Horlsts' Bxduns* when wrlttnc. 96 The Plorists' Hxchange July 25, 1908 ; TliG King Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. UentloD ttie Florlits' ElchanE* when writing. GREEN SILKALINE Do not be put off witli cheap substitutes JOHN C. MEYER & CO. Jostonjass. 80 Kinp^ston Street llentioD the Florlats' Exchanse when wrtttnx. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Largest Stock in the Country Send tor Illustrated Catalogue. .SO, 52, 54, 66 No. Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA Ifendon the Florleti* Exchange vhen writing. SPECIAL TRADE LIST In, pots doz. 100 " ~0.75 $8.00 Anthericuin varieffatum 3 Aster Plants, Sample's Branching and Improved Victoria, separate colors $6.00 per 1000; Caniias. Queen Charlotte, Florence Vaughan, Mme. Crozy, Elgandale . .3 .60 Clematis Paiiiculata 3 .75 Clematis Paniculata, strong 4 1.50 Echeveria glauca, strong plants ..4 1. 00 Hope Vines 4 1.00 Ivy, English, hardy strong plants ..4 1.50 Ci EISELEv Jefferson streets, PHlLAii PAi Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing. 1.00 4.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, "'''"' Supplies. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate Price per crate 150031n.potslncrate,t4.88 180 pots 60 8 In crate, f4.20 *' 300 1500 2J< " 6.S5 HAWD HADS. 1500 3« " 6.00 48 91ii.pot8lncrate,$3.60 1000 S " 5,(1(1 4810 " " 4.80 800 SJ< " n.w) 2411 " " 3.60 5004^ •• 4 5(1 2412 " " 4.80 320 S " " 4.51 12 14 •• " 4 8(? 144 6 " S.16 616 " " 4.50 Bead pans, aame price as pots. Bead for prloe list of CyllnderB for Cnt Flowere, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vasee, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address Hllflnger Bros. Fottorv. Fort Edward, N. If . Or AuenBT Bolesb & Sons, New York Agents, SI Babolat Stbkkt, Nsw Yobk Citt. Mention the Florlsta' Bxchanse when wrltlnr NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE OFFICE REMOVED TO 56PineSt., N.Y. City Wallace rnilding .VZl NE^V MANAGEMENT. HABBis H. HATDEN (Late Manager Of the Nepera Chemical Company), - - President William a. Moobe (Assistant restrict Attorney for Westchester Co., N. Y.), Vice-President JOHN E. WALKEB (Member of t. ^ New York Bar), - - - - Secretary and Treasurer Improved facilities for making collections In all parts of the United States, Canada and Europe. Re- liable reports secured at short notice. Service prompt, trustworthy and efficient. Give us a trial. Mention the Flortstg' Exchange when writing 3CXXXXXXXX>OOO0OOOOCOOO00OOOO(XXX>O0OOOO^ A. HBRRMANN "*»yFACTUREB OF '" Floral Metal Destu^ Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Office and Wabebooms: 404,406.408,410 412East34!hS Bet^veen ^OtK and 41st Streets Nzw Catalogue. NEA^ IOKIV Uentlon the Florllta' EichanKe wbeo wrlUns. Jk»OOOOOOOOOOOOOOfOOOOOOOOeOOC«>CX>OOOOOOCK30000C30000000i? THE PERFECT HORTICDLTURAL 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 WSLTTB OR THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO. Desigrners, Manalacturers and Bnilders ol Horticultiiral Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY ^V^XRK POR. PRICES. MentloD the Florists' Erchttpge wtmu writing. UentloD Uw riorlats* Bxchange wbi*B writing. ^i^^ v^ip^ i^^wU^^ Hyy>i3^ HROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers made of the test of material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water epa^ie all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Sabula, Ia., March 2, 1903. Kroeschell Bros Co. Chicago, 111. Deab Sirs: In answer to your letter of the 24th of February, will say I am more than pleased with my boiler I got of you. When I got it I expected to use coal, but I have used nothing but wood this winter so far and have had no trouble to keep the houses at the right temper- ature at all times. I am heating one rose house, 21 s 100 ft. and two carnation houses, 18 x 100 ft. with the boiler. During the coldest spell it was 24° below zero and I did not have the best of wood, but still I could hold the rose house at 58° to 60° without any trouble. In the ear- nation houses I have never used all the pipes to keep up the heat. With good coal, I believe the boiler would heat one more house, 18x100 ft. Respectfully, Uentlon the riorUta' Wm. B. Lovell. Exchange when wrltliv. Philadelphia, Feb. 27, 1903. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co. Chicago, 111. GentiiEMEN : We wish to tell you how much we are pleased with your boiler we put in last fall. It replaced two cast iron boilers, has done the work very much bet- ter, requires much less attention, and besides, as near as we can figure, will use about twenty per cent less coal than we have been using. This coal item is not compared with only one season, but with at least twenty years' ex- perience with several different kinds of east Iron boilers. We are more than satisfied, and have taken pleasure in showing and recommending your boiler to a number of growers. Tours very truly, FSNNOOE Bbos, o «« C 4) E •■■ V UJ ^ O ^^ z JQ < (O u X UJ ^ CO c CO •■■ O ^ J Uh /•I ru 54— 0 CO o z > ■3 4 Wk ^' 1 ■■^HH "^^^^Bb H n ^^^^1 ^mH '^B^^^^^^^H i SHt'^'^ ^^^B^^^ ^nH ^^["^WlMfflffl bHh^I ' ^^S^^BBB^^^^^^^tB '"^^Bk hIH ^IB^^^^H^^I jgiBHn Hn^^H ~^: -i^^^^^^^^I^^^^HI '" -ff^^Bj ■H ^^^^. .,-,. ^^_^^^^^H[ ^'^'^^i I^H HB^^^^B \ -•' ^ w^ ^ -iS^hB H^b9^I ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B -^ ' Jsny^l^Ena ■ ^■[ ^^^B 1 H^^^^^^^^^'^'"" i 1 ^■Rr ^. • >ip^H^H 1 BH^hHE^ '- ^^^^^^^^H Hi ''\ ~^^SIH^B1 H^Bhb B^^BBHH^^ '"^B^^BHg^Bk ■ jg^MMMagBMl^^^j^l ^^ ^hh ^H 1 ^m mSm-^^^^^H ' 'ftp'' -■ '■■ T: >i5-'»''-.'«5ftHH ■■l^aMMBflBMI ^^HHBj ^Ki^wt^ ^^t^K^^ n ^^y^H| 'r^^^^^^^^ s ^H^H ^i: v'*' i^< itobbBBumBIK ^m H^HH ^ ^us ^ 'c^SSBSi^^H^^H^^HI 9B^S^^ I^^^^H^^^B^^^^^^^I B^BHngj tLJ^BtfEa^bR: "^v^^^Sp^RB ^^^^^^H m^^^t^BojBK^'tys^^^^mH -'^^^^ HH b^bb^' i ^sBB H^^^^^ HHK' ^j^^S^g BUH ^^^^■^^^^K^^^^^H hkL. '^^^^R ^^^^^^H ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H^^H - '^QlS[ H^^H ^^^^^^^^^^^^^H '^SS HHI ^B^^^HB -3 ft. £ eg u w z < UJ UJ H < co UJ CO a- UJ a, UJ X o UJ CO O z < ^: UJ S U- 'S o en CO) 'S. 5 t X o ^ UJ " > ^ o > 1 S. A. F. O. H. COIVVEINTIOIN INUMBBR INEXT WEEK We are a atraight thoot and aim to grow into a vigoroua plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF iraXERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XVI. No. 5 NEW YORK, AUGUST i, t903 One Delia* Pet Year HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Large Plants in Tubs for August Flowering AVe have a large stock of these grown especially for summer flowering. They are just beginning to eonie into full bloom, so that they will be in flower during August and part of Septem.ber. They are in great demand for summer decoration of lawns, especially at the seashore and other summer resorts. Plauts in tubs, about 12 blooms each, $2.00 per tub. Extra large specimens in barrels, about 25 blooms eacb, $5.00 per bbl. ALSO A FEW PLANTS STILL LARGER. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE We offer a fine stock of this— one of the most salable and desirable plauts for Christmas trade. Everyone should grow a stock of it. Strong plants, 2%-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. THE PIERSON FERN (INephrolepis Piersoni) If you have not secured all you want, now is the time to do so. We have a tip-top lot of selected plants, which we guarantee will give satisfaction. There is bound .to be a tremendous demand for this as it becomes more widely distributed and more generally known. There is nothing like it for a money-maker that has ever been sent out in new plants. We offer strong young plants from 2>^-in. pots, at $9.00 per doz. ; 50 plants at 60 cts. eacb; 100 plants at 50 cts, each; 500 plants at 45 cts. each; 1000 plants at 40 cts. each. Also extra large plants for immediate sale, 6-in. pots, at $27.00 per doz. ; 50 plants at $1.80 each; 100 plants at $1.50 each. F.R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown=on=Bfldson,NewYork P E Bri Bri W. H llg Floe Hose Plagts. Owd Boot stooL DE ( 2X Inch DESiviAiD I 4 Inch . ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. $4.00 per 100 $35.00 per 1000 $7.00 per 100 $60.00 per 1000 LILIUM HARRISII FIRST SHIPMENT NOW TO HAND 3-LEG BRAND HARRISII. The best and cleanest stock In Bermuda. Grown especially for ua, carefully selected, graded and packed; thoroughly ripened bulbs. Per 100 1000 6-7 inch bulbs, 400 in a case $5.00 $40.00 7-9 '■ " 200 •• 9.00 80.00 9-11 •■ " 100 " 17.00 1«0.00 HARRISII- REGULAR STOCK i Ab usually sold, good sound bulbs, fully up to size. Offered by most dealers as selected stock. Per 100 6-7 Inch bulbs. 400 In a case $4.00 7-9 " ■■ 200 " 8.00 9-11 " ■• 100 " 16.00 1000 $32.50 75.00 150.00 Kentia Seeds FORSTERIANA BELMOREANA $3.50 per 1000; case of 4,000 seeds, $12.00 BEGONIA, GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Strong plants, lyi In. pots oiiUJiig l)iau\,n, £^-4, 111. pui; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. PANSY SEED ^iJl BeDary*8 Non Plus Ultra, the richest mixture ever sent out; pertradepkt. of 1500 seeds, 50c.; per oz., $8.00. American GroTvn, choicest colors and varie- ties in mixture; per trade pkt. of 1500 seeds, 35c.; per oz., $5.00. CINERARIA Grandiflora, Giant Prize strain ( Per tr. pkt.. Dwarf " ■' " J $1.00; Stellata, fine for florists' window") Yq tr. pkt., display ( 60c. Mignonette ALLEN'S DEFIANCE saved under glass from selected spikes, trade pkt., $1.00 ; 1/2 trade pkt., 60c. C. it B. CO, SPECIAL STOCK, the finest strain for the N. Y. Market, trade pkt., $1.00 1 Ya trade pkt., ^"" 60c. CHINESE PRIMROSE Giant single, fringed, all beat varieties mixed, or colors sepa rate. Primula Stellata (Star Prim- ■ rose), white, pink, or mixed. Primula Obconica Grandi- flora, mammoth mixed. Trade pkt., $1.00; Yg trade pkt., 60c. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM COI-D STORAGE 7-9 Inch bulbs, 300 In a boi, $7.50 per 100; $60,00 per 1000. COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY $15.00 per lOOO. GLUCAS & B0DDIN8T0I« GO. 812-814 Greenwich St, J™„ ' 4390 SPRINO CORNER JANC STREET New York Gily Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS B. & A. SPECIALTIES BOSTON FERN 2'.iln $5.00 per 100 3m.-3«ln 7.50' " 4 in 10.00 GOOD VALUE, ALI, BENCH- GROWN, FOR THE FOLLO'W- ING SIZE POTS: iHin.-Sin $16.00 per lOO 5m.-5>6iii 25.00 " " 6In 30.00 ' " FERNS IN FLATS. 110 small clumps of Ferns which can be divided into many. divided as follows : $2.00 per fiat. Varieties equally Adiantum Cuneatum Pteria Adiantoides PteriH Hastata Pterls Serrulata Compacta Pteria Cretica Albo-lineata Pterls Gilberti Pteria Sieboldi Pterls Mayii Aapidinm Tauasimense Laatrea Ariatata 1500 IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOK PRICES. ARAUCARIA- p^j. ^^^ Excelsa, iH in. -5 in. pots, about 10 in. high . $ 6.00 " 5 in. -6 in., 6 in. pots, about 12 in. high . 9.00 " 8 in. pots, about 12-15 ins. high .... 12.00 Compacta, 10 in.-12 in 9.00 " 6 in. -7 in. pots, aboutl5in. high, extra fine $2.00 each Glanca, 5 in. -6 In. pots, 12 in. high $9.00 per doz. Our stock consists of many thousand specimens from 6-15 feet and a general line of smaller sizes. For prices refer to former issue on front page of this paper. EVERGREENS >" AII sizes and Varieties. GARDENIA VEITCHII, 8 in. pota, per doz., »8.00; 7 In. pots, per doz., »12,00. ,00 per HYDRANGEA Otaksa and Thonms Boge. Very fine decoratlTe plants, 14 In. tuba, $2.50 and i3.S0 each. AMPEI.OPSIS VEITCHII, tlO.OO per 100. SPECIMEN ENGLISH IVT,6-7ft., »1.00 each. BOXWOOD, In Standard, Pyramid, Globe and Clipped forme ; all elzes. Aek for Prices. CINERARIA HYBRIDA STELLATA, *«V PRIMULA OBCONICA, «5ooperioo. These are two items in which you should invest. FALL BULBS ''^'tjl^'^^et All Kinds. We are pleased at all timea to rocelT* Tlaitora at our Nurserioa. Wo have 75 uru pl»nt«d with tha moat interutine atoct in th« country. Ask for Fall Bulb Catalo^rcie Now Ready. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rullierford, N. J. Mention the riorlata* Bxdiuiffe when wrltlnff. 98 The Plorists' Hxchange PDI FjBDEUVEBT St. 5 to 7. $35.00 per 1000, Sand Packed 7 to 9. 80.00 White Romans 12 to 15. $3.00 per 100 ; $27.00 per 1000 13 to 15. 3.50 " 32.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York. Meptlon the Florists' Eichange when writing. ' SPBCIAI, CLBAKANCB OFFER, THIS SEASON'S IMPORT OF JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES, Indispensable for staking of Lilies, Roses, Clirysanthemums, Dahlias, Etc. IcanoaGft. in bundles of ....1000 t 6.50 Canes, 6 ft. in bundles of 4O0O $19.00 ' 2000 10.00 " " " 6000 22.00 3000 14.75 " " " lOOOO 37.60 Send for our NEW INTEEESTING CATALOatTE. H. H. BERQER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOW READY. THEY ARE FINE THIS SEASON Per 100 Per 1000 1 to l;^ inches in diameter $3 50 $30 00 11^ to 2 " " 5 00 45 00 2 " to 2>^ " " 7 00 65 00 F. O. B. your city. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., Loomis, Cal. Mention the Florlats' Krohange when writing. LILIUM HARRISII \^ stock from our own grower due in a few days. 'WE OFFER. ONLY FIRST QUAI^ITY. No cheap lots bought of questionable sources. We also offer from the most reliable sources Roman Hyacinths, Paper "Wliite Narcissus, Freesia, Calla, all Farcins: Bulbs. Write tor prices, VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., New York BULBS FOR WlDtei FoiciDg write for special prices James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York DAMCV CECn ^6^ <=rop °o^ r^mvOl 9BEft# ready — my own saving— large flowering, every conceivable shade, color and marking. Pkt., 25c.; % oz.. $1.00; oz., $3 00. Aslo at wholesalfr— Mr. B O'Neil, Florist. Elgin. 111., writes: " The best mixture of Panies I ever had." FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. Mpntlon the Plorlata' Exchange when wrttlnc. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN ISTo-vc" KD'roj^ S©©<3. Saved from finest stoek. Largest flowering, beautiful colors. Finest mixed, 3000 seeds, $1.00 : Ji pkt., 60c.; loz.,$5.0D:2 oz., $9.00; 3oz., $12.00. b"1u6, black, red, white and yellow. In separate colors, 60o. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Southporl, Conn. liock box 354. Grower of the Finest Pansiea. Upntlnn thP norista* BxdiaDrP whea writing' HENDERSON'S superior UUUM HARRISII OULRS NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT I'lie TRUE Berinada Easter tily (I^lllam HarrlHll), is our Creat Specialty. We were the pioneer introducers of It and have always been " Headquarters." IVe -wlsli to lay particular stress upon the size and quality of our Bulbs -wlilcJj are lartter, taealtb- ler aud better than those usually »old— for the reason that no expense Is spared in manuring and cultivating. Expeiience havlBg shown us that bulbs so treated are Incomparably superior to bulbs grown on Impoverlslied and unfertilized land year alter year, which constitutionally weakens the bulbs and they give results accordingly. "Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows." "Last year w& gave you hut a part of our Harrisii Lily order; this season we wish to place our whole order with you, for we never had as good lilies as your stock pro- duced.'-~THE NOVA SCOTIA NURSERY, Halifax. N. S. June 19, 190S. "I have been growing your Harrisii bulbs for several years. Last season I divided my order, placing one-half with you and the other half witJi another prominent seaisman. Yours were the true Bermuda Harrisii, while the otlters were badly mixed 2vi(h a worthless variety which grew to enormous height with a very small Jtowei: Tour half were all of a7i even size with flowers of excellent quality. I had the honor of having the finest lilies in Pittsburg from your bulbs. Tha-e were but SO of your plants diseasedin the whole batch of 6,000 bulbs." WM. F. LAUCH, Florist, CamcJc. Pa. PRICES F. O. B. CARS N.Y. DOZ. 100 1000 KIrSt Size Bulbs (5 to 7 inches in circwnfer- enceK The beat for "Earliest" forcing and particularly for cutting with long stems. Bulbs should produce from 4 to 6 flowers... Intermediate Size (6 to 7 inches in circum- ference). These are good bulbs for either pot culture or for cut flowers. The bulbs should produce from 6 to 8 flowers Extra Size Bulbs (7 to 9 inches in circum- ference). This is the most popular size to i grow as pot plants for decoration and equally as valuable for cutting. Bulbs ^ should produce from 12 to 18 flowers >Iou4trrtus Size Bulbs (9 to 11 iiiches in circumference). These make tine specimens tor exhibition and decoration. As many as a hundred flowers have been produced from one bulb $0.40 .50 1.00 2.00 $3.00 3.50 7.00 15.00 $28.00 32.00 65.00 140.00 Our Catalogue of FLORISTS' BULBS, Hyacinths, Tulips, Harcissus, etc,, now ready. Will be mailed on application to bona-fide Florists. PETER HENDERSON $t CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK August 1, 1903 The Plorists' Hxchange 99 ENGLAND'S PRIZE STRAINS Calcnolaria, Cineraria li Chinese Priiose Acknowledged to be the Finest in the World. GIAVIX SHO^V VARIBXIE8 frohi cmgi^ish speciai^ists Cineraria— English Prize Giant-Flowering, Mixed, H tr. pkt., 50c.; tr. pltt $1.00 Calceolaria—" " " " " per pltt., 500 seeds, 25c.: >^ tr. pkt., SOc; tr. pkt., 1.00 Primula— [Oliinese Primrose) English Prize, Fringed, Mixed, per 100 seeds, 26e.; 500 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds 1.60 OUR KINGLY COLLECTION PANSIES Uii(|ue8tionably the Finest Strain of Giant Pausy now offered to the trade. 1000 seeds, 30c.; 2000 seeds, 60c.; 5000 seeds, $1.00; per oz., $5.00. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Uentlon the Florists* Exchange when wrltinr. Cut Spikes of GL/iDiOLI GKOFF'S HYBRIDS and others. All shades of the highest quality and in any quantity. AnTllUR UllWCCy Long Distance Phone Ox. DCKLIII) III ft Write for^Prices. Send for Catalogue of Bulbs. United States Grower and Representative ef Groff's Hybrids. BAY TREES standard, extra fine, 2 ft. dlam., In crown, $10.00 per pair- Pyramids, " " 5 '■ high and over, 10.00 per pair. LA.TANIA BORBONICA, extra large $3.0* each. " fine stock 1.25 " CYCAS R.EVOI.UTA STEMS, the true long leaf variety. Stems from % lb. to 6 lbs., $7.50 per 100 lbs. FERN BAI,Iioz.,60c. ; oz.,$4.00. Ten per cent, discount on flower seed orders amounting to $2 00 and over for CASH WITH ORDER. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Uentlon tbe Florists' Exchanse when wrltlnff. Vaughan'8 International Unquestionably the bestmlstiire of Chinese Primroses. It contains the largest variety of the best sell- ing colors. Flowers large, beau- tifully fringed, borne In large clusters well above the rich green leaves, Pkt. {250 seeds), 50c.; 5 pkt., (1250 seeds). ?2 00. CHINESE PRIMULA. Chlswlck, red; Alba Magniflca, white, blue, pink, striped. Each, per pkt. of 250 seeds, 60c. : 1000 seeds, $1.75. DOUBLE CHINESE PRIMULA.wklte, pink, red or mixed, per pkt., 50c. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture Consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c. ; 3 pkts,, ?1.25. CALCEOURIA HYBRIDA. choicest too The Plorist-s' Exchange 400,000 California Privet HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. Meptlon the Plorlata' Bxcnaiige when wrltliur. ^ and more than 400 Tarl- eties of HABDT ORNA- MENTAL. STOCK. Seeti Tratie Report, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld, Conn., pres- dent; C. N. Page. Des Moines, Iowa, vice-president; J. Chas. McCullough, Cin- cinnati, O., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., secretary and treasurer; W. W. Templin, Calla, O., as- sistant secretary. The contract for the giant floral clock, to be installed on the side o£ the hill north of the Agriculture Pal- ace at the World's Fair, was let re- cently to the Plant Seed Company, of St. Louis. NEW YORK.— .Louis Goeppinger, rep- resenting Peignaux & H. Lorin, An- gers, France, sailed for Europe on Thursday, on Friederich der Grosse, after a month's successful tour of the American wholesale seed trade. Mr. Goeppinger's London (England) ad- dress until the end of August will be: Avondale, Sternhold avenue, Streat- ham Hill. He will then go to France. MANITOWOC, WIS.— Plans have been accepted by the Manitowoc Seed Company for a new brick block. The buildings have a frontage of 60 feet and "Will be used as offices and warehouse. The company will also erect a ware- house in the Fall. MILWAUKEE.— S. G. Courteen writes that the wholesale seed trade is in its usual Summer dullness. Pros- pects, however, are excellent for Fall trade, as conditions at present point to large crops of alsike, red and white clover, also a good crop of timothy seed. L. Teweles & Co., Milwaukee, say that trade in the seed line at present is rather quiet, but buying for Fall re- quirements has now begun, and we al- ready have some fair orders from some of the largest jobbers on Timothy and the different varieties of clover, and we expect in another few weeks trade will be very brisk. Regarding crop conditions we would say that Timothy, red, white, and alsyke clover seed in our section never looked better, and all we need now is good weather to har- vest the crop. The same conditions pre- vail in our pea sections, and we look for a large crop and of good quality. CORTLAND, N. Y.— The Forrest Seed Company will occupy as a ware- house for seeds part of the building now being erected by Cobb & Co., at the corner of Pendleton and East Court streets. The basement and sec- ond floor will be connected by an ele- vator. A new machine has been pur- chased for putting up seeds in pack- ages with a capacity of 10,000 packages a day, and all arrangements will be made for handling easily and rapidly the large business which is done by the company. ATCHISON, KAN.— The Mangels- dorf Bros. Co. has begun the erection of a large new seed warehouse. The building will be equipped with com- plete cleaning machinery, and will be modern in every respect. The crop of Meadow fescue, or Eng- lish bluegrass, in Kansas, is harvested and threshing has begun. The yield is somewhat less than last season, but the seed is of better quality. The price remains low, and farmers are holding back the crop. Very little seed has been sold so far. The Farmer Seed Company, Atchi- son, Kan., retail dealers, has gone out of business. The onion set harvest is now in progress in Kentucky. The crop prom- ises to be a large one again this sea- son, and sets are already offered at a low price. European Notes. The condition of plants for 1904 crops is beginning to attract our attention in view of the persistent drouth and drying winds which have prevailed during four weeks. Cabbages and oth- er brassicas are almost at a stand- still. This may interfere with their running to seed next year, but it is not yet too late for a good rain to bring them to perfection. Late varieties must be more seriously affected. Young plants of parsley have also been severely checked, and in some cases destroyed. Onions move very slowly, but size is not absolutely nec- essary to the production of seed. As regards' crops for the coming season, the ravages of the maggot in the carrot crop is the most noticeable feature. Sales of this article should be made with caution. Sweet peas are drying up very fast, and as the later blooms are perishing* the crop will be fully one-third less than last year. On the other hand, mignonette is doing exceptionally well where the plants survived the late Spring frosts. Nas- turtiums progress very slowly and can- not be overabundant this season. Phloxes, verbenas and zinnias in the south are prospering. Other flower seed crops remain as last reported. Visitors from your side include: Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago; E. Wentworth Bruce. Hamilton, Ont. ; A. Rennie (Rennie & Pino), Providence, R. I. EUROPEAN SEEDS. National Sweet Pea Society, London, England. The third annual exhibition of this useful society was held in the Prince's Hall, attached to the Earl's Court grounds. Although not an ideal place for such a purpose, it is infinitely pref- erable to the noisy and vulgar gloom of the Aquarium, and with a few minor alterations it will prove very suitable another time. As an exhibition it must be account- ed the best that the society has had, both in the number and variety of the entries and the quality of the individ- ual flowers. The most interesting com- petition was in the special classifica- tion class. This was intended to il- lustrate the color distinctions in the society's classification and to bring into prominence the finest varieties in the several colors. The list prepared by the Classification Committee con- tains nineteen separate colors and shades, and the first prize collection was made up as follows: Crimson, Salopian; rose and carmine. Lord Roseberry; pink. Prima Donna; orange shades. Miss Wilmott; blush. Duchess of Sutherland; picotee-edged. Lottie Eckford; striped, red and rose, America; striped, purple and blue. Princess of Wales; yellow and buff. The Hon. Mrs. Kenyon; bicolors, Jeannie Gordon; blue. Navy Blue; mauve, Do- rothy Tennant; maroon' and bronze. Black Knight; lavender, Lady Grisel Hamilton; white, Dorothy Eckford; vi- olet and purple, Duke of Westminster; fancies. Grade Greenwood; magenta, George Gordon, and cerise. Coccinea. Twelve of the foregoing were award- ed the premier position in the society's classification tables. A considerable number of novelties were placed before the Floral Com- mittee, and the following were the honors gained: First class certificate and the silver medal offered for the best novelty of the year. Scarlet Gem (Eckford); a grand color, .very nearly approaching the zonal geranium tint; flowers three on a stem, of good substance, full rounded standard, and gracefully dis- posed on long straight stems. F. C. C. King Edward VII. (Eck- ford); a giant flower of faultless form, and a vivid deep red color. F. C. C. Florence Molyneux, raised by E. Molyneux and exhibited by the raiser and Dobbie & Co.; large, beau- tifully striped and carrying four flow- ers on a stem. Highly commended, Bolton's Pink (Bolton); a giant flower, perfectly formed, of a rich bright pink color; GENEVA NEW YORK W. ^ T. SMITH CO. Field Grown HOSES and CLEMATIS, ORNAMENTAL TREES SHRUBS and VINES. FitUIT XRCBS. Wholesale Trade Catalogrue on application. very effective, mostly four flowers on a stem. The Cupid and bush sections were shown in grand form by H. Cannell & Son. As these had not previously been brought before the committee, the fol- lowing awards were made: First-class certificate to Her Miajes- ty and Lottie Eckford; highly com- mended, Royalty, Captain of the Blues, Mrs. J. Chamberlain. A first-class certificate was also awarded to Lathyrus latifolius albus grandiflorus, (Green), a superb flower of an absolutely pure white color. It does not produce seed. No award was made unless endorsed by two-thirds of the committee pres- ent S. B. DICKS, F. R. H. S. MIGNONETTE SEED Selected seed from Allen's Defiance stock, Sl.OO per packet. Selected seed from May's stock, 25 eta. per ptt.; $3.00 per ounce. Perfectly clean seed, having been picked over by hand. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the FlorlatB' KxchanKe when writing. QUERNSEY RULBS as grown by HUBERT & CO.Ltd.,thelargest Bulb and Plant Growers in the Channel Islands, are THE BEST. WELL MATUREI>, SOUND, RIPENED, EARLY— be sure to try them. Price lists quoting free deliver}' at New York, free on appli- cation to our representative, NICHOLAS LEPAGE, 46 South 12th Avenue, MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. ItRCISSyS IID DIFFODILS For Forcing. We have over 40 acres devoted entirely to the culture of these beautiful harbingers of Spring. (Trade only). Before placing your orders writ© to W. MAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, England Ifentloi tb* ilorliti* Bxdianca vtaeo writlos. LIUUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM Quality second to none. We are booking orders now for August delivery. Send for prices, stating number and size required. W. W. RAWSON & CO. ,^^i: Boston, Mass. 13 and 13 Fanenil Hall Sqiiare. Uentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. CALLA BULBS. ^ to 1 In. dlam $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1000 1 In. to l>i In " 3.00 per 100; 28.00 per 1000 l>ito2 1n. ■■ .... 6.60 per 100. 2 in and over •• .... 7.50 per 100. Send tor Trade List and Catalogue. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. IfentloD the FlorlBta' BxcbanKe when writing KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50per 1 000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co NEWARK, NEW YORK. UentloD the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Price, $3. SO. Ready. Write for sample pages, .FHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N. Y. B^««^.. O^^J World's Fair Mixture. Pansy Seed. ^i^'JZu SHBLI.ROAD GREENHOUSE SEED CO., Grangre P. O., Baltimore, Md. UcntloD tho (TtorlHts' Bxehftoffe when wrltioK* Send for testimonials Beaulieo's Hardy White Onion On page 85 of Greiner's "New Onion Culture. '"ap- pears an account of this Onion. Special OfFer, Every purchaser of one or more pounds of seed can have a copy of this new book, free. Pausy Seed as usual. Ajiy one ordering a copy of The American Car- nation at $3.50, through me, will receive H oa, of Rime. Perret Pansy Seed (value $1.25) free. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N.Y.3iS£rd%u IfentloD the FlorlBts* Bxchanee when wrltlnv. BURPEE'S SEEDS PSIIL,ADei,PHIA. Blue Ijist of Wholesale Frices mailed only to those ■wb.o plant for profit :::::::: ifpntion the Florists' Exchange when wHttng NARCISSUS and DAFFODILS FOR FOECING. We have over one million fine healthy bulbs. Don't tail to try them. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. XXX PANSY SEED If you want the finest large and fragrant Pansy flowers, try Woodbury's Noted Seeds. EIGHT PKTS. (800 seeds), FINE ASSORTED, 60c. Finest German and Giant Flowered French strains, blended or eitheraeparate, 2000 seeds, dOc. ; M oz., $1.00 ; oz., $4.00. Listfree. DAVID B. WOODBURY, S. Paris, Me. Mention the Florlats' Kichapge when writing. ZIRNCIEBEL Giant Pansies OF MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS Are the flnest grade this season that we ever lent out, when large size and colors are required. is growers, and knowing every strain of note In cultivation, we can recommend our Pansies as unequalled. New Crop Seed ready now, in trade packages, either strain, at $i.00 each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL Needham, Mass. iipntlon the FlorlBta' BxehanvA wh«B wrltliir. Pansy Seed ROEMER'S Extra Select Superb Giant PRIZE PANSY SEED My Own Growing, New 1903 Crop. Price, mixed seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00 ; Ji oz.,$1.50; ii oz., $2.50; loz.,$5 00; ;4 lb. $14.00; % lb. $25.00; 1 lb. $50.00. Cash With Oedek. Plants Ready September 1. PETER BROWN, Pansy Seed Grower, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlttns. Augnat 1, 1903 The Flori3t3^ Exchange lOI THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, flass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHER HARDY PLANTS. Field-frrown only. Send for Catalogue. Mention the FloriBtB* nxcfa«ng« when writlnK. When in Burope come and see us andinspect our ex- tensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stock J. BLAAUW & CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. CataloEuefree on demand. Headquarters for the famous Colorado Blue Spruces— purest, bluest strain Uentlon the FlorJBta' Exchange when wrmotc Shade Trees. SHRUBBERY. Evergreens in Great Variety. Ask for descriptive catalogue and price list. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing. CELERY PLANTS for Everybody. Transplanted, stocky plants. Far superior to those usually sold. Tarieties: Golden Self-Blanching. White Plume, Giant Pascal, Fin de Sieole, Schu- macher, Perfection HeartweU, Celeriac. Per 1000, S2.50 ; 500, SI. 25 ; 250, 75c. In lots of 5000 and over, $2.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. B. DU RIE RAHWAY, N. J. Mention the FlorlBta* Exchange when writing. Hollaad Nursery Stock Ask for Our Catalog^ue. It Win Interest You. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., BOSKOOP. HOLLAND. KOSTER & CO. RSiiSi'II BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Bardy Jtxateas, Box Trees, Clematis^ Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot=Qrowti Plants for Forcing:. Rhododendrons, H, P. looses, Bte, No Agents Catalo^e freeon demand. No Agents EvlMMEiN An immense Stock ot both large and emaU sized EVERGREEN TREES In great variety; also EVERGHEEH SHRUBS. Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, '^'ml""' Mention the Florista' Bxchange when writing. P. OIWERHERH 1123 Sommir Ave. JERSEY CITY, N. J, JUST ILECEIVZS FROM ODX HOLLAin) KUKSERIES;: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Japonica, Lilium Spedosum, Peonies, Bleedinj Heart, Pot'Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts^ Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PRICES MODEICA.TE. UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writlnc. F. & F. NURSERIES Z^^t^^' TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment TradeCatologn. SPRIN6FIELD NEW JERSEY. Grow^era Uentlon the norlata* Exchange when wrlttng. 75,000 Pot=firown Strawberry Plants H planted now wlU produce a fuU crop o£ I^AKGE LUSCIOUS STRA"WBEBKIES IN 1904. We Have these In Stock m fllteen ot the best varieties. Submit your list ol wants for special low quotations. T. J. DWYER & SON, 0«"fle county Nurseries, Box 20, GomWall, N. Y. THE OF SPECIMEN IS/I .IVJI OITR O'WM QROIVIMG. XBEV I.IF1' '^VITH COOD BAI.I.8. CAM BE 9IOVED KO'W. FOR PRICEB STATE SIZE AI«D QUAMTIT-F DESIRED. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phlla., Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. UentloB the Florlata* flz^iange wheD wrlttnff. Nursery Department AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN N W. Hale. Knoxvllle, Tenn., presi- dent; F. A. Weber, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; George C. Seager. Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester. N. T., treasurer. A NURSERYMAN'S GENEROSITY. —William Smith, a bachelor, eighty- flve years old, and still hearty and happy, has just announced a donation to the city of Geneva, N. Y., of a building to cost $150,000 for a women's college. The building is to have a frontage of 216 feet with two wings 165 feet long and built in the Roman- esque style of yellow brick with sand- stone trimmings. The college is to be strictly non-sectarian and will pro- vide instruction in such departments as will bi-caden the scope and usefulness of women. Mr. Smith is the founder of the large nursery business of W. & T. Smith Company, and has been a large contributor to the financial de- velopment of Geneva, where he settled in his youth on his arrival from Eng- land. He built and endowed the Smith Observatory, the Smith Opera House, and has erected several substantiai business blocks. It is said that fur- ther donations are intended by him to endow and maintain the Smith Col- Ie=-e for women, the management of which is to be in the hands of trustees which he has selected. C. P. W. Grafting: Evergreens. I have Just read your instructive arti- cles in the Florists' Exchange and was led to think of our failure in grafting evergreens this Winter, and conse- quently ask you for a few points on the subject through the norists' Exchange. We potted the stock plants in the Fall and they came from the pit with fine working roots, but some time after they were grafted, we noticed those roots had decayed considerably, so much so that many of the stocks died, and those that lived were weak. As you so kindly give information on nursery subjects, we thought perhaps you would be pleased to make this one. R. P. JEFFREY & SON. [What may have caused the roots to decay can but be guessed at. If not some fungus attack, it may have been SMILIX PLINTH 2in., BtroDK. bnshr, $9.00 amiLHA TLHniO per lOOO; $1.00 per 100. C F i FRY Transplanted Plants, strone, \ r;„ V ^<^" hardened, $2.00 per 1000; 10.000 for $18.00. Boston Market and White Plume Other kinds later. CABBAfiF E"*' ''"■S« field-grown plants. iTTi, ,„^™°'^'''^ ^d Dantsh BaUhead. $1 00 per lOOO; 10,000 for $6.50. Larger lots very low. Cash, please. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York Mention the riorlBta' Biehante when writliig. VAN DER WEYDEN & CO. The Nurseries BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Wholesale growers of Rtandodendrons, Az.<>Ieas. MaenoIIas, ConlferH and Taxns (fine plants). In different sizes and varieties. Roses, In quantity; plants for forcing, etc., etc. No Agents. Catalogue free. No Agents. Uentlon the Florists' Btehenge when wrttln«. VEGETABLE PLANTS RARRiRF Jersey ana Chas. tTakefleld, UaDDHUC Early Flat Dntch, Early Deep Head, Early All Head, late Flat Dutch, Savoy, Rich R«d and other vars., 25o. per 100- $1.00 per 1000. ENDIVE ^I-"* P^"^ l"""- *8.B0 per 10,000. TAIIlTnFC Acme,L.Beanty,Stone, Par- ■ UIHHIUCa agon, Dwarf Champion, Atlantic Prize and other vars., 15c. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. Earliana and Ponderosa, 30c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. PARSLEY «c. per 100. RFI FRY Golden Self Blanchlne, Golden '"^"'' Heart. White Plume, and other vars., $1,00 per 1000. Ruby King, Sweet Mountain anc Nose, 25o. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. II wanted by mail add 10c. per 100. Send for price list. See onr Flower Plant Ad. In this Issne. Cash With Obdee. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the FlorlBta* Bzchan^e wtten writiMg. that the soil became too wet before the tops became active. Fall potted plants are not as good for grafting as those well established in pots. If a supply Is not In pots now, I would prefer to pot up sufficient at once. A good deal of the success of grafting depends on the good condition of the stocks.— J. M.] Abella Rupestrls. A beautiful flowering shrub, hardy from Philadelphia southwardly, and perhaps further north than Philadel- phia, Is the Abella rupestris. In the city of Washington, D. C, there are some grand specimens of it near the Capitol buildings. The shrub comes from China, so the extent of Its hardi- ness can be Judged. It flowers pro- fusely from early Summer to Autumn, the light pink blossoms being in numer- ous pairs toward the ends of the branches. The sepals are of a reddish tinge, which heightens the display of the flowers. It is increased by cuttings at the present time, or by layers. White-Flowered Spiraea Tomentosa. Among the many beautiful shrubs native to the Northern States, few sur- pass the Spiraea tomentosa. When traveling through the country in the months of July and August, more espe- cially in the Eastern States, this shrub, wherever seen, is much admired. The flowers are small, pink or rose-colored, and crowded in a pyramidal head some- times six inches in length. In some localities it exists in such numbers that large thickets are formed, and hay- makers sometimes find them undesira- ble in hay fields, their hard, brittle stems interfering with the cutting of grass. But as a shrub it is of great value, the flower heqds being hand- some and coming at a season of scarcity in Midsummer. All that has been said of this shrub applies as well to the new variety, with white flowers. The only difference is the color of the blos- soms, and these make it a fit companion for the other. Both are profuse bloom- ers, and are shrubs all collections will need. Such good, hardy ones as these are none too common. Summer Flowering of Magnolia Soulangeana. The occasional flowering of Magnolia Soulangeana in Summer has led more than one person to think it is some other variety. Often when an old bush is cut back severely in Spring the strong shoots that follow will produce flowers. Such a bush was before the writer yesterday, and although not as full of flowers as such is usually the case in Spring, it was a beautiful sight. Flowering out of season is sometimes the result of premature heat and dry- ness stopping growth early in Sum- mer. Then, later, rains come, pushing on fresh growth, growth which appar- ently had ceased for the season. In cases of this kind, the flowers produced are at the expense of the next Spring's crop. The only magnolia flowering in sea- son now is the M. grandiflora. It flowers from June until August in a de- sultory way. The Immense white blooms are a sight to see, but in the North they do not appear in such num- bers as do those of other kinds. JOSEPH MEEHAN. The Michigan Central Railroad Com- pany will at once begin the erection of four large greenhouses at Niles for the purpose of growing flowers for through passengers on an extensive scale. We offer at wholesale a lull line ot Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write us for close prices on anytMng wanted In the line of H^ursery Stock, Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N.Y. MeptloD thp FlortHtB* Exchange when writing. 100,000 German Iris Choicest Varieties, strictly tme to name, $2,00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Choicest Varieties, strictly trne to name, my selection of varieties, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. J. T. LOVETT, LIffle Silver, N. J, Uentlon the FlorUtB* Exchange when writing- 102 The Plorists' Exchange The Cottage Gardens WHOLESALE FLORISTS... QUEENS, . . NEW YORK, UeotloD the Florlets* Exchange when writing. Slfo^N CARNATIONS Crane, Marquis, Gov. Roosevelt, Glacier, Joost, Lorna, Morning Glory, Wolcott, Nelson, Maceo, Apollo, Crocker, Prosperity, Dorothy, Gaiety, Alba, Cressbrook, Elma. First size, $8.00 per 100; second size, $5.00 per 100. ROSE PLANTS ™ 200 4 in. American Beauty $12.00 per 100 300 4 in. Meteor 8.00 " 600 2i.<; in. Bride 3.50 " 250 2,4 in. Baldwin 5.00 _" Cash or C. O. D. W. J. &, M. S. VESEY, FORT WAYNE, IND. Uentlon the FlorlBts' Dxcbftnire when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports — ALSO- Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Igoe Bros., ^^s'S^SS^Sfrif., Brooklyn, N.Y. IfentloQ the Florists* Exchange when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Ifentlon the Florlate' Bxdiange when wrlUng. FIELD-GROWN CamatloD PiaDts The following are all in A 1 CONDITION better than ever before at this sea- son of the year. And Prices Will Be Found Right 100 Mrs. T. W. Lawson . . $6.00 Quardlan Angel .... 4.00 Mrs. Frances Joost . . 3.00 Genevieve Lord .... 3.00 Triumph 4.00 niginbotham 5.00 Q. H. Crane 5.00 Potter Palmer 4.00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 Chicago (Red Bradt) . . 5.00 Flora mil 5.00 Queen Louise 5.00 Norway 5.00 White Cloud 5.00 Mrs. Qeo. M. Bradt . . 5.00 1000 $50.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 36.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 PETER REINBERG CHICAGO, III. 51 Wabash Ave. Uentlon the FlorlBti' BxcIiaQge when wrttlng. Tlie Carnation In tlie Field. It is not my intention to discuss the general culture for field grown carna- tions, for that ground has been cov- ered, at least, partially. I wish, how- ever, to bring before you, for your consideration, the present situation, or at least the situation here in Connec- ticut. We have had a peculiar Summer and a hard one for the carnation grower. I believe that the loss from stem rot has been heavier than in previous years and that stock will be more in demand than ever before. Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, which heads the list here in the East, has been the heaviest loser from all reports which have come to my notice, and stock of this variety will be called for by many who have had their supply depleted by an en- emy which cannot be controlled. The Marquis and G. H. Crane have suf- fered, also General Maceo, and these will be scarce. This will not. In all probability, mean a shortage of plants, for the careful grower always puts into the field more than he can pos- sibly need to bench In his houses; but these losses show some interesting points. The Marquis and Ploriana were planted side by side, as were General .Mlaceo and! Governor Roosevelt. In each case the former suffered heavily, while the latter were almost free from the rot. G. H. Crane and Bstelle give us another example, for Estelle was perfectly free from disease when benched and over ninety per cent, of the G. H. Crane had entei-ed into rest. We hear that rhizoctonia often starts in the cutting bench. Perhaps! I am not certain on this point; but I am certain that Adonis was a mass of disease when received, and succumbed to this stem-rot very early in life. A FOR ANYTHING IN CARNATIONS WRITE US CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOI^IKT, III. P I t carnations F. DORNER £. SONS CO. LA rAVCTTE, IND. ..• Uentlon the Florletn' Bxdiuice when writlnc. CARNATIONS FROM THE FIELD 40,000 Wm. Scott 45,000 l,izzle McGo-wan 25,000 Mrs. l,ayvaoti 5,000 GeueTleve I£ In. pots. §5,00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Golden Gate, 2 in. pots, ?2.00 per 100. Cash. JOHN WHITE, ELIZABETH, N. J. Uentlon the Florists' Bzchange when wrlttng. YOU CAN PLANT AT ANY TIME Roses from 4 and 5 In. pots. Crimson and Yellow Rambler, Coquette Blanches, Clothllde Soupert, etc., fine plants, 9c, Large flowered Clematis, finest purple, lavender, white and pint sorts, 2-year, from 5 in. pots. 18c. 1-year, from 3 in., 9c. Cle- matis Paniculata. from 5 in., 10c. Extra, from 6 in., 18c. Ampelopsis Veitchii, fine, ifrom 5 in. pots, 15c.; 4 in., 10c. ; 3 in. 5c. Also nice young stock— this season's propagation— Large flowered Clematis, IM in., Oc. C. Paniculata, 3c. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 3c. Rooted Cuttings Hydrangea P. G., 2c. Weigela Rosea and Variegated, 2c. Japan Gold-leaf Honey- suckle, 2c. Packed free for Cash. W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y. Uentlon the Flortsts* Bxchange when writing. Smilax and Sprengeri 3 In., ready for shift, $3.00 per 100. Bridesmaid, 41n $6.00 per 100. Meteor, 4m 6.00 Perle and American Beauty, 3 in. 5.00 FRED BURKI, Bellevue, Pa. Mention the FlorlBts' Oxchange when writing. SMILAX Fine, ontof 2!^ln. pots, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS Out of m In., $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. SMILAX strong, in 2}^-inoh pots, cut back, $2.00 per 100 ; $17.50 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, RiegelsTille, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. 3 in.. Ready fon Planting $4.00 per 100. CHAS. KROMBACH I8i 25th street, Brooklyn, N.Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOTICE! f^clamen Perslcam Splen- dens GlKanteam. Finest strain In the world, In lour true colore, extra well frown plants from 2t^ln. pots, $5.00 per 00; $45.00 per 1000. From 3 In. pots, extra fine, $8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000. Betconla JReac, In 12 standard vari- eties, from 2Mi In. pots, $4.00 per 100. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Clearance Sale Rose Plants 1000 lOoo American Beaaty>3ln $35.00 4000 Meteor, 3 in 25.00 1500 Bleteor , S'.< in 30.00 BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO., W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florlatg' Bxchange when wrltiiis. FINEST STOCK BRIDE and BRIDESMAID ROSES. 2M in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. FINE RUBBER PtANTS, 4 in. pots, $4.00 per doz. Write for special prices on large orders. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Mention the Florists' Bxd^ange when writing. ROSES Extra Strong. From 3],i in. Pots. American Beauty. Golden Gate 100 .no.oo . 8.00 H. WEBER & SONS, Oaldand, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LOOK! 5,000 CLEiN. LOOK! LOOKI HEAITHY. STEONa. Fine stock of Bride and Bridesmaid Eoses from 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rates. Nice lot in 2 in. for shitting, $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. T. HILLBORN, "Florist," Newtown, Bucks Co., Fa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 1000 Bridesmaid, 3^ in. 300 Golden Gate, 3>i " 150 " '■ 3 ■■ 75 Mme. Hoste, 3 " 300 Bride, 3 " Strong, healthy stock, ■ 3 in., $12.00 per 100; 3M in., $16.00 per 100. OWN ROOT iridlsmaid [ ^,Vl?.°„S^"o?.-„L'°!i',^''' $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000. Golden Gate iTory \ Suntet^ r 3 inch pots. $8.00 per 100, Perle ) SanriBe, 3 inch pots, $9.00 per 100. Pine Stock, from 2M and 2H in. pots. Col. Appleton Mrs. McArtbur Mrs. T. L, Park Tonoma Timothy Eaton $3.00 per 100. Mention the FIoriBtt* Bxchuge when writing. Adnla Eureka Idavan Mile. liucle Faure Autumn Glory Dorothy Devens Gladys Spaulding $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Mme. GastelUer Mrs. Perriu Mrs. S. T. Murdock Margaret Graham Niveus Xeno WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mffntlon the Flort»t»' BiehaBg* whaa writlag. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Ready for delivery. Price S3.50 carriage paid. Send for Sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duan* Strttt, N. Y, European Orders filled by HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER, Lowdham, Notts. England. GOOD STOCK CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Fine young plants in 12 best commercial sorts; from 2 ',4 in. pots; $i.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. ROSES. Per 100 1000 Crafted Bride, from i in. pots, 12 to I8 in. liigii, busily $15.00 1000 Crafted Liberty, 3 in. pots 4000 American Beauty, 3 in. pots, good plants . . 3000 Bridesmaid, own roots, 3 in. pots, good plants . 600 Bride, '^'^^ roots, 3 in. pots, good plants 500 Franz Deegen, 8 in. pots 300 Queen of Edgely, * in- pots, strong GARDENIA VEITCHII. The proper variety for winter forcing. Fine young plants, 3 in pots Per 100. Per 1000. 15.00 12.00 8.00 $140.00 100.00 75.00 8.00 76.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 12.00 """"xiMAN/"^^ PANDANUS UTILIS. strong plants, 3 in. pots, ready for shipment 8.00 Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana. Fine plants, i% In. pots, ready for shipment 10.00 Fine plants, 3 In. pots, ready for shipment 15.00 100.00 75.00 75.00 125.00 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Nice young plants, 4 In. pots. Per Doz. Per 100. 6.00 50.00 75.00 Per 100. $20.00 CROTONS, Finest Varieties. strong, perfect plants, from 3 in. pots ■■'.... Fine for growing on tor Christmas sales. ROBERT CRAIG & SONS, Philadelphia, Pa. 49th & MARKET STREETS. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 3 inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. GOLDEN GATE 2J inch, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERQ 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Ueotloo the Florlatg' Exchange when writing. ROSES Qood, Clean, Strong Plants. Bridesmaid, 2X-ineh, $3.00 per 100 ; S25.00 per 1000; 3-ineli, S4.00 per 100: S35.00 per 1000. Meteor, 2%-uich, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000; 3-ineh, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. American Beauty, 3-inch, first size, strong, $6.00 per 100; 3-ineh, second size, $4.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2-inoh, $1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Uentlon the Florist** Eichanjge when writing. 3-in. Brlda PerlOO, ?3.60; per 1000, $30.00 3-in. Maid " 3.60; " 30.00 3-in. Ivory " 3.50; " 30.00 3-in. Am. Beauty.... " 6.00; " 60.00 PerlOO Rooted Cuttings $16.00 4-in. pots 22.00 6-ln. pots, 3 ft. high 40.00 -CASH OBILir. William C. Smith, m/rVIt^^s , Philadelphia, Pa. Mentlop the Florists' Exchange when writing. W I NT£R- FI^OWERING Fine Healthy Stock, from Selected Cuttings. SUNRISE, AIHERICAN BEAVXV, LA FRANCE 3-inch pots, $9.00 per 100 ; 1-inch pots, $13.00 per 100. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOI.DEN GAXE, BIEXEOR, MIHE. HOSTE, SAFRANO, BON SILENE, PAPA GONTIER 3-inch pots, t7.00 per lOO ; 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. GRAFTED ROSES LIBERTY, ITORV Fine bushy plants, in 3Ji-inch and 4-inch pots. 118.00 per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESmAID, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN $15.00 per lOO. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. 104 The Plorists' Hxchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms : Cash -with Order. These Columns are reserved for advertise- ments of Wants and Stores, Greenhouses, Land, Etc., For Sale or Rent; also Second-hand Ma- terials. Rate 10 cents per line (7 words to a line) when set solid without display. Display advertisements, 15 cents per line (6 words to a line). When answers are to be addressed care of this ofi&ce, add ten cents to cover expense of for warding. No advertisement taken for less than 50 .cents, except Situations Wanted. SITU A TIONS WANTED GERMAN, 34, single, 20 years' experience with general greenhouse stock; good maker-up; can take cbarge; wants position. Please state wages. Address Florist. East Williston. L. I., N. Y. SITUATION wanted as foreman by competent man; good grower of carnations, roses and general stock; capable of handling help; age 28, single; 10 years' experience; best of reference. Address G. B.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Situation by a young man, 23 years old, In florist's store, where there Is a chance to learn decorating and designing; understands bookkeeping; am willing and obliging. Address P. O. Box 96. Marlboro. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED In or near Boston by experienced grower of roses, carnations, chrys- anthemums, etc. Manager In last place for nine years. Best of references. Apply John Prlt- chard. Newtonvllle Ave.. Newtonvllle. Mass. FLORIST, single, age 27, desires position; 10 years* experience in roses, carnations, general greenhouse stock. Good recommendations. $12 to $15 per week. Address D. C, care Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED — Young man with some experience In nursery business; state wages wanted. V. A. Vanlcek. Newport. R. I. WANTED — Strong girl for housework In flor- ist's household; S16 and board. Mrs. S. H. Rayner. Greenport. N. Y. WANTED — Four or five young men for rose and carnation section, with or without experience. J. M. Gasser Co., 234 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. ■ WANTED — Seedsman, well posted with truck- ers' trade; German preferred. Fine opening for a partner. Address G. D. , care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A rose grower, single man, capa- ble of taking charge of section; good refer- ences expected. Call or address T. W. Lydecker, Englewood. N. J. WANTED — At once, working foreman, good grower of roses, carnations, violets and gen- eral stock. Give references and wages ex- pected. N. H. Sherwood. Southport, Conn. STRONG BOY of 19, or young man. wanted as helper; one used to field work; $20 and board. Advanced If worth It. Mrs. S. H. Rayner. Greenport. N. Y. WANTED — Assistant rose grower for large com- mercial place; good position open now for the right party. Send references from last place employed. Address G. C. care Florists' Ex- change^ YOUNG, enterprising gardener and florist can start In business without capital in St. Augus- tine, Florida. Must be sober, reliable and com- petent. Address Ward G. Foster, 346 Broad- way. New York. WANTED AT ONCE on commercial place, com- petent German florist; good grower of Ameri- can Beauty roses, carnations and general col- lection. Address Alex. Mead & Sons, Green- wich^^ WANTED — Seedsman and competent salesman In retail store. Must be quick, agreeable and with original ideas. Give reference. Perma- nent position to right man. Barteldes & Co., Denver. Col. WANTED, man to take charge of section of rose houses, grafted Bride, Bridesmaid and American Beauty. We will pay good wages, but must have experienced man. E. J. Taylor, Southport. Conn. WANTED — Good carnation and violet grower at once; man who can take charge, also can make up some, and understands vegetable and bedding plants. State wages expected, with good board. Address G. E., care Florists* Ex- change;^ WANTED — By an old New England house, two young counter men familiar with the seed and bulb trade, and with some knowledge of nursery and greenhouse plants. Apply, with particulars, experience, references, and salary expected, to G. A., care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT. BiKht greenhouses at Lansdowne, six miles from Philadelphia. Six Houses, 30 x 100 feet, 3-4 span, Tw^o Houses, 6 x 100 feet, lean-to. Iron and slate benches ; unsurpassed steam plant; water supply, 60 lbs. pressure; together with 2)4 acres of land. CHl^S. S. PRICE, Unsdowne, Pa. Uf^ntloD the Florists' Bzehanco wben wrlUng. MISCELLAN^US^ FOR SALE — Two No. 90 Giblln standard sec- tional hot-water boilers; radiation, 2,300 sq. ft. each; one used two years, the other four. Great heaters. Nearly good as new. Sell at great bargain for cash. H. R. Mitchell & Son, Waterville, Me. ADVERTISER, good all-round grower, with $2,- 000, would like to hear from party with well established business where the above amount with services will show a good return. Address "Rose," Room 47, No. 335 Broadway, New York, FOR SALE 15 horse power Boiler, upright, steam, all com- plete, $75.00. About 1000 ft. l^.i-in. pipe, good as day it was con- nected, not rusted, 5 cts. per ft. 500 ft. 1-in., same condition as above, 3H cts. per ft. Lot of 2-in. and 2f^-in. pipe and valves also 6 radiators. Same is all fitted up to heat a three-story factory at the present time. Will sell separately, tr will consider an offer on the whole outfit. Must be removed on or before WedneEday, Autnist 5. Can be seen any day. Please send cash witli order. G.MaGMASTER,704E.I3gtliSt.,NewYork Meptlon the riorlata' B»chaiig« wk»n writing. FOR SALE. No. 9 ScollayMional Boiler For Bteam pp hot water; ONE NO. 4 AND ONE No. 5 Scollay PortablG Boilers AND A PIPE BOILER. Prices on application. JOHN REIMELS, Woodhaven, L. I., N. Y. ONE irPRIGHT STEAM BOILER, 10 HORSE POWER, $75.00. Two 30-horse-power horizontal boilers $80.00 each. One Furman Boiler, 7 sections, hot water, $70.00. One Scollay Invincible Boiler, No. 9, hot water, $135.00. One Sun Ray, 8 sections, hot water. $130.00. One Coil Boiler. 2.200 sq. ft. radiation. $60.00. All guaranteed to be in good working order. Boilers taken In eschanRe. 150 hot-bed sash, glazed, 3x6, $1.60 each. Job lot pipe cutters, almost new, $1.60 each while they last. Large quantity 3-ln. boiler tubing, IMsC. per lb. New 2-lnch pipe, 10c. per foot net, standard weight. Second-hand 2-Inch Pipe, 8c. per foot. Second-hand l^F^-lnch Pipe, 5%c. per foot. Second-hand IVi-lnch Pipe. 4l^c. per foot. Second-hand 1-lnch Pipe, 3%c. per foot. Second-hand ?i-lnch Pipe, 3c. per foot. Job lot new ^-inch hose, $5.00 per 100 feet, not guaranteed. New %-Inch hose, guaranteed one year for 150 lbs. pressure, 7^c. per foot. Write for prices on all kinds of tools and lum- ber. All goods not exactly as represented can be returned, upon which money will be refunded. Manhattan Supply Co., "U*^ i'o*U""' Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE— Florist retail store, establlBhed 16 years; grreenhouse attached; doing good busi- ness; situated on two surface troliey lines and elevated railroad station, Brooklyn, Good rea- son for selling. Address G, F., care Florists' Exchange. FLORIST BUSINESS FOR SALE!— Batabllshed over 30 years in the best location on Massa- chusetts Ave.. North Cambridge, Mass, Well stocked with plants, etc, doing a good business. Selling on account of death of the owner. Ap- ply to Mrs. W. A. Bock, 2388 Massachusetts Ave., North Cambridge, Mass. FOE SALE OR RENT— Three places, well es- tablished, filled with florist and nursery stock; 17 greenhouses, all in good order; plenty of stock for Winter. Good business. Established in 1884. City water. Come and see it; 45 min- utes from New York City; trolley passes the door. Cause of sale, retiring from business. Sea Cliff Nursery, Sea CUtf, N. Y. FOR SALE — Entire florist business, including eight greenhouses, potting shed, boiler room, ofilce and entire stock, including 2% acres land; all well stocked. Price, $10,000. Wm. Swin- bank. Sycamore, 111. FOR SALE or to let, greenhouse property In western Massachusetts, consisting of three greenhouses, each 100 feet long, in good con- dition and well heated, with as much land as required. One month's rent free, if taken at once. Address F. A., care Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT or sale, three greenhouses, 24x200 ft., % span; propagating house 100 ft.; pot- ting shed; steam heat; city water; dwelling and stable, at Highland, opposite Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Immediate possession. Joseph Wood, Spring VaUey, N. T. ' Reviewing: Horticultural Books. Edilor Florists' Exchange : After long deliberation I am reluct- antly compelled to conclude that boolt reviewing, a one time very creditable portion of the operations of our Amer- ican trade journals, is, in the case at least of some of these journals, now a lost art. This deduction is all the more firmly forced upon one when com- parison of the work in this respect is made with that of the class periodicals published in England, where to men fully informed on the subjects dealt with by the various authors, men pos- sessed of judicial, impartial minds, thoroughly familiar with the technique of criticism, is intrusted the import- ant tasic of reviewing new bool^s. From men thus endowed issue forth reviews that are of the greatest service to readers who desire to know the strong and weak points of a new book (which are elaborated according to their needs), previous to a purchase of it. On the other hand, over here, we are generally treated to lucubrations, pur- porting to be reviews, which if they do more than detail the chapters con- tained in a new book (which are "all particularly interesting") are couched in language which clearly portrays that the "man behind the book," either the publisher or the author, is persona non grata with the individual doling out his plethora of phlegmatic spite and sour disdain. I am led to remark as above from reading in your contemporary recent reviews of Mr.- "Ward's book on Carna- tions, and on Dr. Galloway's book on Commercial Violet Culture. In neither case, in my opinion, was justice done to these very instructive and useful works by the individual attempting a review of them. The ebullitions pre- sented evidence that there is held by the supposed reviewer a "grudge" against some one associated with the book. In no case was the work crit- icized on its merits; In fact, the merits of one of the boolts were never gone into at all; it was summarily dismissed with a few uncomplimentary remarks and an odious comparison with an in- ferior and very much cheaper work on not altogether similar lines. Conse- quently, either as a comparison or as a "review" it was useless. Indeed, comparison and not criticism seems to be your contemporary's stock-in-trade; ONE 20 horse-power steel boiler. In good shape, $125.00, f.o.b. cars. 2 Florida No. 36 maga- zine feed, $25.00 each, f.o.b. All complete with all trimmings. Offered on account of changes and enlarging plant. Cash, please. Lock Box 71, Chatham, N. Y. FOR SALE— 2,300 ft. 4-in. cast-iron pipe with fittings; 1,500 ft. 2-in. wrought-iron pipe with fittings; 1 boiler, heating capacity 4,000 ft,, 4- in pipe; 1 boiler, heating capacity 1,700 ft. 4- in. pipe.; glass 8x10 and 10x16; sash bars- 50,000 pots, all sizes. General plant stock cheap. W. L. Smith, Aurora, 111. FOE SALE — New 2-in. black pipe, long lengths, 10c. ft.; 6x8 single American Glass, $2.25 per box; double thick, $2.60 per box; single French glass, 100 ft. boxes. $4.00; 12x14. 12x16, 14x14, 16x18 double American glass, $3,60 per box; 10x12, 12x12, 10x15 single glass. $2.40 per box. Clear Gulf cypress greenhouse material: boileft and ventilating apparatus. Send for prices. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365 to 1373 Flashing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. GLASS 10x13 10x14 16x!34 A QUAtlTY. DOVBI.E THICK. Bend for Prices. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the Plarlata' llii^ in. pota, $18.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3H in. pots, $18.00 per 100, ASPARAGUS SPKENGEBI, 31^ in. pots, JIO.OO per 100. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. UeDtlon the Florlflto' Bzehange when writing. 5000 BOSTON FERNS From Bench. $25.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS From beuoh, fine bushy stock ; out ot 6 In. pots, $20.00 per 100. PTERIS TREMULA Extra flue, 2^ in. stock, $30.00 per 1000. Chrysanthemums •2% in. pots, $15.00 per 1000. CARL HAGENBURGER, "'^^hT^'*" Mpntinn the FlnrlBts' Byohange when writing. FERNS, PALMS, ASPARACUS, PRIMROSES Pteris Tremula. Short bushy stock from 2>4 In. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Phoenix Canarieiisis. Excellent values at$l. 60 and $2.00, from 7 and 8 In. pots, FULL LINE OF Kentias and Latanias in all sizes Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 In. pota, f2.00 per 100. Asparagus Piumosus, 2 >^ In. pots, ¥3.60 per 100. Primula Obcoiiica Gi'andiflora, alba and rosea, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; 2^ In, pots, strong, ?3.00 per 100. THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., Palnesville, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LOW PRICE. QUICK PROFIT. TimflDDaFosteiFein NOW READY The most graceful Nephrolepsla grown ; very popular: v^ry prolific. Beautiful plants, out from bencli, $36, $60, }76 per 100. Small plants, 3-4 tronds, $10 per 100 ; ?80 per 1000 Pot plants, 3-ln., $20 per 100; 6-ln., $1; 7-ln. $2i 8-ln., $3; 9-in., $4 each. Larger plants on appli- cation. 1 0,000 KENTIA PALMS. I U CnCTED 45 King Street, L. n. rUolLll) Dorchester, Mass. Mention the Plorljf Excbapge wten wrlHnt. 1 STILL HAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTING OR STOCKING UP. See Issue of June 20. Special low prices on Palms to close out. Pine, clean stock, cool gfrown and well- shaped plants. None better. Areca liUtescens, S plants to pot, 4, 6 and 6 In., $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterlana, 3,4, E and 6 in., $12.00, $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kex Begonia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $8.00 per 100. Dracaena Indlvisa, 3 In., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Enelish Ivy, 2 and 3 in., $3.00 and $8.00 per 100. Boston Fern, 6 In., $30.00 per 100. From bed, fOj 2 in.. 3 in. and 4 in. pota, $4.00, $8.00 and $15.0o per 100. Cash or O. O. D. GEO. M. EMMNS, "^r^^ Mention the Plorltti* Bxchang* when writing. PALMS AND My stock of Palms and Ferns is the best In many years. Annual Price List just out and will be sent on application. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention the FlorlatB* ExchhPge when writing. FEBUS ODB SPEGIIILTY Our first crop of Fern SeedllngB is now ready for potting, including the following varieties ; PteriB cretica criatata, Pteris cretica albolineata, Pteris serrulata. Pteris semilata densa, Pteris Adlantoides, Aspidium Tsnssimense, Lastrea Chrysoloba, Lomaria Gibba, Doodia aspera, Ony- chium Japonicum, Adiantum cuneatum and Adi- antum pubeacens. Equal number of each at $1.00 per 100 ; $8.50 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add 10 eta. per 100 for postage. MIXED FEKNS, for dishes, 2H in. pots. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. FEKN SPORES, gathered from our own stock, 30 cts. per trade pkt. ; 10 pits., $2.50. Telephone, 39-1 ANDERSON &CHRISTENSEN SHORT BII,L,S, K. J. Ilention the FlorifltB' Bxchanse when wrttlag. ^4»«|w8^4"l'*fr*8"8"ft"8"l"t"'l"4"i"8"8"i"i^'8^'8^*8"8"l"8"8" THE 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. JOHN SCOTT KEAP STREET GREENHOUSES Brooklyn, IM. Y. Telephone 1207 WUliamsburg ^■t..|..i..|..t..M..|..i..|..t..|Mg.,.t„|„fM|,.|.,|..t..t..t..|Mt..|..|..t..|..g..t.7 MentloD tha norlst*' Dzduiiis* wh» writlic. LATANIA BORBONIGA Clean, healthy, strong, In 5 In. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS Strong, from 6 in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $2©.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS&SON.Purcellville.Va. Uentlon the Florists* Exchanee when wrlttnc. $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. from rose pots, to close out. Order at once. SMIXAX, $1.50 per 100 ; $12.00 per 1000, from small pots. Only a few thousand left. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Uentlon th* Florlati* Bxchanse when writing. Have just received a shipment of GATTLEYA TRIANiE which I offer for sale at a low price. All arrived in fine condition. Correspondence solicited and in- spection invited. Address THOMAS JONES, Shoit Hills, New Jersey. Telephone 30 F. Uentlon the Florlif ' Bxcbnnge when writing. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE And Begonia Gloire De liorraine Nana Compacta. Our improved variety awarded a Silver Medal by the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. Plants of either sort, from 2H in. pots, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Delivery Jiily and Augrust. All orders east of the Mississippi River will be sent prepaid. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston, Mass. Mention thB Flortota' Bxchtnge when wrttJng. BEGONIA VERNON ^"^r^lmo BOU6AINVII.I.EA, 2V2 in. V per TORENI A FOCBNI BKI, In bud, 2 Ji In. 100 FBBNS, In best variety, iy, and 3 In. J PBIMUI-A Forbesli, Obconlca, 2K In., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN C. EISELE, 30tU and Ontario Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. DRACAENA INDIYISA $1.50 to $6.00 per doz. .A. "^ SL XT SK ei ± nn. I Also PANSY S££D ^ oz. Packages at $1.00 each. CHR. SOLTAU, Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMULAS Per 100 P. Chinensis, 6 vars., 8ep.,2in $2.50 Finest strain, no cheap mixed seed. P. Obconica G'randiflora, alba, rosea and hybrida, 2 in 2.00 P. Obconica Fimbriata and Kernies- sina 2.50 Beieronla. Rex,3iu.,8 vars 5.00 Umbrella Maiits^Sin 4.00 GeranlumSt ^^ ^^^ vars., assorted, 2 in 1.60 Cyclamen Glaratiteam. finest strain, 4 in., vrlll make splendid 5 in. and 6 In. plants 15.00 Smllax, fine, healthy stock, 2 in 1.25 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Uentlon the Flivlstn' Biehange when writing. 199 GRANT AVE., Jersey City, N. J. W HGiG-Spclal Sale! Verbenas, Mammoth Fancy, 2 In., $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Howard's Star Petunia, 2 In., $2.00 per 100; in bloom. Geraniums, 2 In., $1.60 per 100. E. i. RAWLINGS, Quakertown,Pa. Uentlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS FOR I904. Double Dryden, Little Eed Riding Hood, Gov. Stone and Goliath. Descriptive list free. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEA THOS. HOGG and MONSTBOSA, 2>^-inoh pots, fine stock, $2.50 per 100; ?20.00 per 1000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. GTeilinEll III68IITEDID Finest strain, extra strong and thrifty plants, all colors, 3 and 4 inch pots Mount Honnes Gonservatories,i'Fishkill, N.Y, Mention the FlorlHts' Exchange when writing. CUTTINGS of all descriptions. Prices on application. J.E.FELTHOUSEN,SchenBCta(ly,N.Y. Mention the Floriata* Bxehanga wh»» writing. ALYSSUM Double Giant Sweet, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM, SALVIAS and COLEUS, red and yellow, 2 in., $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Successor to C. A. Harris & Co, Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing. isGiiliaDeoDii Piaots Per 100 Acalypha, Macfeeana $3 60 Asparagrus Sprengeri, 2>^ In. pots 3 50 Hardy English Ivy 2 00 l,emon Verbena 2 50 Sedum, variegated 2 00 Swainsona Alba 2 00 COLBUS in variety, $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. ABUTILON In variety, $2,60 per 100. FUCHSIAS in variety, $3.00 per 100. HABDT POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 50 varieties, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. p^^ joq STROBIX ANTHES Dyerianus, 76c. a doz. $5.00 Notice our Vegetable Plant advertisement In this issue. R. VINCENT, Jr. SSONr"""*"'" Mention the Floriata' Exchange whea writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now ready. Write for partlcnlars. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St.. NY. PRinROSES,..™ Chinese, 2 In. pot $2.00 Obconica, Alba and Rosea 2.00 Forbes! «'Baby" 2.00 Paper White Narcissus Orandlflora, Sept. 11, $1.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Sprengeri, 2 in. pots, ready Aug. 20,$2.00 Piumosus Nanus 2.50 PANSY SKED, Hon Plus Ultra, ready August 1st, $4.00 per oz. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio M»Dtlo» t>» riorl«t«' Ifaehang* whe» wrtttay. New White CAINNA MONT BLANC THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted Plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz.; SSO.OO per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. llenUos tbe Florlats' Bxeliuis* when wHUiw. August 1, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 107 HAERENS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM Catalotcae on Application. Extensive growers of AZALEA INDICA, PALIHS, RHODODENDRONS, and other DBCORATIVB and FORCING PLANTS. Eight acres of AZ ALB AS in cultivation; all specially grown for the American marltet. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea BASXER LADY (or Hserensiana), a soft pink; a very desirable variety. Send your orders for Fall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada. P. O. Box 752, MentloD tbc Florlsta' Bxchange whep writing. AUGUST ROLKER $e SONS, 31 Barclay St., New York PalmiiJeniii^lliaiiGana!! Ferns, 4 In. asaorted, tl.76 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 2i4 In- assorted, fine stock, $3.00 per 100. liatania Borbonica. Reduced Prices. 3-in pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $15.00 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 andlar^r, $2.50 eaob and upward, sccordingto size. Eentia Forsteriana and Belmoreanaj from 2^-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $12.00; 4-ln. pots, i'25.00; e-ln. pots, $50.00. 6-ln. pots, $15.00 per doz.; from 7-ln. pots and upward, at $1.76 to $35.00 each. Areca Ijatescens, 4-ln. pots, $20.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, $40.00 per 100: $6.00 per doz.. Fine stock of lai^er plants, from $1.50 upward. Arancaria Excelsa, from 50c. upward. Fine plants. Arancaria Compacta, from fl.OO upward. Fine plants. PlMBnix Reclinata, 4 in. pots, at 120.00 per 100; 6 in. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz.; Sin. pots. 19.00 per doz. Larger plants from $1.00 upward. Phoenix Canariensis, fine specimens, from $2.00 to $36.00 each. L. D. Telephone 872a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnff. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2% inch, fine stock $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Lygodium Scandens 2X iieh, strong, for planting for strings, $20.00 per 1000. Adiantum Cuneatum strong, 3 inch |5.00 per 100 ;i $40.00 per 1000. Ferns, for Dishes 60,000 of them Satisfaction or money back. C.F.BAKER&SON UTICA, N, Y, Uention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Have Ho Emiilg HoDses Good fortune is a chum of Industry and Opportunity. Have you anything to do to- morrow, do It to-day. This is your chance to lay In a stock of Godfrey Aschmann's tip-top ARAUGARIA EXGELSA They surely cannot fail to help to flU your treas- ure box. They will grow Into money for you while you're asleep. "We are headquarters for this great favorite among decorative plants; our houses are full of the choice April importation, no seedlings. Kaised In Belgium from top cuttings only. Here Is my very lowest quota- tions. Who can- beat such stock as I offer for the money? EACH &V2 in. pots, 2 to 3 tiers, 8 to 10 in. higti, 50c. 5H " 3to4 " 10 to 12 •• 60c. 5^ " 3 to 4 " 13 to IB " 75c. 6 in. pots, 4 to 5 tiers. 1 6 to 1 8 in. higii, 80c., 90c. to $1.00 each. Kentla Forsteriana. 4 years old, 30 to 36 ins. high, 5i^ in. pots, 76c. to $1.00 each. Flcus Klastlca (Rubbers), Imported, 4 In. 25c. each. Cash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state if pots are wanted. "WANTED— Small Boston Ferns, for cash. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 10(2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Phone, Tioga, 3669A. IfenUoii the Florliti' BxAanc* whn wiltlac. ORCMIIDS Just arrived a shipment of large specimens of Laelia Purpurata, Cattleya Intermedia, and Oncidium Crispam, besides those an- nounced last week. Write for prices. LAGER&HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Qrowers and Importers. Mention the Florlats' Bichanga wh«D writlnt. fHERE'S MONEY In growlnsf Adiantum Farleyense— and it's easy. Expert Llndstrom tells all aI>out the culture in his little booklet. Sent postpaid for 50 cents. A .T. DeLaMare Ptg. & Pub.Co.Ud. 2 Duane Street, N.Y. All sold out of iH-Sa and 4 in. sizes, but still have a fine lot of good, strong stock from 3 in. pots left, at $8.00 per 100. Cash with order. Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florlita' B»eh>iug> when writing- HspaiauDSFlDKasiiaDDii Fine plants, 214 inch pots $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SMILAX, fine, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. WM. KEIR, Pikesville, Md. Mention the FlorlBtB* Blxchange when writing. FLORISTS' FLORISTS' ORCHIDS ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock In the World. SANDER & SONS, |*Xr Agent. A. DIMMOOK, 136 Liberty Street, New York City. Mentiog the Fiorlata' Exchange when writing. A good variety of the best and hardy kinds suit- able for fern dishes, etc., 2^' in. pots, $3.00 per 100. From flats, ready to pot, $1.00 per 100; $8.50 per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, 21^ in., $10.00 per 100. Cocos ^reddellana. Geraniums, 4 in.. $8.00 per 100; 2H in., $2.50. Also quite a variety of Bedding^ Plants left. Write us for what you need. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when wrlttag. Ss PALMS Why not lay in your supply of Palms for the Fall and Winter trades now, while shipments can be made with reason- able safety by freight and at the same time gain the benefit of the Summer's growth in your own houses ? ARECA LUXESCEKS 2-in. pots, 3 4 6 6 7 1 plant in pot, 2 In. high Per doz. .. 6 to 8 $0 76 . 12 to 15 1 25 . 15 to 18 3 00 ..18 to 24 6 00 ,.28 to 30 $1 00 Each. ..30 to 32 1 50 " 36 2 60 " ..48 to 54 10 00 " Per 100 $6 00 10 00 20 00 40 00 Per 1000 $50 00 75 00 200 00 350 00 cocos -WEDDELIANA A good lit of 3-inch pots, ready July 15th. 10 to 12 Inches high, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. KENTIA SANDERIANA A comparatively new Palm which, when it becomes more plentiful and can be sold at a lower price, will become a popular standard variety on account of Its gi-aceful habit of growth. 3-inch pots, 16 inches high, 60c. each; 6-inch pots, 24 inches high, S2.60each; 4-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 51.25 each. KEMTIA BELMOREANA 2}i-in. 3 4 pots, 4 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 6 leaves, 8 to 10 in, 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 20 20 to 24 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 C to7 Per doz. Per 100 high $1 26 $10 00 .... , 2 00 15 00 4 60 36 00 7 60 60 00 9 00 70 00 20 to 22 28 to 30 30 to 36 30 to 36 36 38 to 42 42 42 to 48 KEKTiA forsteria:na 2H-in. 3 4 6 )0ts, 4 5 6 to 0 5 to 6 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Per doz. i to 10 in. high $1 25 12 to 15 15 to 18 18 to 20 28 to 30 30 to 32 32 to 36 36 42 42 2 00 4 60 7 50 Per 100 $10 00 15 00 35 00 60 00 Per 1000 $90 00 140 00 325 00 Each ,.$1 00 ,. 1 25 .. 1 60 .. 2 00 .. 2 50 ,. 3 50 . 1 00 . . 5 00 Per 1000 $90 00 140 00 325 00 Each . .?1 00 .. 1 25 .. 1 50 . . 2 00 2 60 3 00 4 It. high 4 00 4 to 414 ■■ 6 00 KENTIA FORSXERIAIVA Each 9-in. pots, Oleaves, 514 to 6 ft. high $6 00 10 " 6to7 " 6%toG " 7 50 10 " 6to7 ■■ 5 " 10 00 10 '• 6to7 " 6 " 12 50 12-in. tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 It. high 20 00 12 " 6to7 " 7to8tt.high 25 00 MADE-VP KEP9TIA FORSTERIA9IA All of these are extra good value. 4-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot, 15 to 18 in. high, pretty stock for retELlllng, $4.50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. Each 5-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot * per doz., $6.00 §0 60 8 •■2to3 ■' " i tt.hlgh 2 50 10 ■' 3 " •• 314 " 6 00 10 •■ 4 •■ " 4V2 " 7 60 9-ln. tubs, 3 " " 414 " 8 00 12-ln. pots,3 to4" "514106 " 12 60 10-in. tubs, 3 " " 6 " '. 15 00 12 ■' 3 " " 7 ■■ 20 00 LAXANIA BORBONICA Per doz. Per 100 2-in. pots 50 50 5400 2}i-in. pots 60 5 00 3-ln. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 12 to 15 in. high 1 00 8 00 5to6 " 15 " 2 60 20 00 6to6 " 18to20 " 6 00 50 00 6 to 7 7 to 8 28 to 30 30 to 36 Per 1000 ?30 00 40 00 Each ..$1 50 .. 2 50 also Bulbs and Season- For a complete list of Palms, as well as for all other Decorative Stock, able Flower Seeds, see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. i08 The Plorist-s' Exchange POUNDED IN 1888. A Weekly Medium of Interchanze for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Trade In general ExclosiTely a Trade Paper. Enuredat Nea rortfottOJIcentloi) tfa* FloHntii* Rxriianar* wh«>B wrlHov "8&. VIOLET STOCK 3 inch pots, $4.00 per 100 ; $39.00 per 1000. IMPERIAL AND CAMPBELL STEVIA, cut back, $20.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, write for varieties, 2^ in., $20.00 per 1000. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the Ftortaf Elxchange wbep writing. |f|A| ETC ^^^^ Farquhar. Imperial and f lULCIwi ^arle Louise, all sand rooted from clean stock, February and March struck, from 3 in. pots, ready August 31. Booking orders now. $3.50 per 100; $3.00 per 1000. A. J. THOMPSON, 757 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, Conn. Mention the Floriflta' Bxehange when writing. VIOI.ETS MARIE LOUISE and LADY CAMPBELL. Good, strong, healthy plants, out of 3-ln. pots, carefully packed, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Cash with order. GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville,N.Y. Mention the Floriete* Bxehange when writing. fflHRIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Have about 10,000 left of my famous Violets, at $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Fine plants, ready to plant. Send for sample, 10c. Cash with all orders. Bead what everybody says about my Violets. 6E0. T. SCHUNEMAN'S Violet Range, BALDWINS, li. I., N. Y. Flushing. L. I., N. Y.. July 21, 1903. Me. Geo. T. Schuneman, Baldwins, L. I., N. Y. Dear Sir:— The Violets ordered of you a few days ago arrived promptly and in first-class condition. I am much pleased with them as they are strong, vigorous plants. They no doubt would have stood the drought well but have had the advantage of rain and cloudy weather since setting out and are holding up finely. Yours truly, E. W. Wallace, 24th St., Flushing Highlands, Flushing, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Bx maid. Meteor, Oolden Sate, and all otber l,ead- ■"■ ■ ■ ".^ ■ "WJ Ing varieties of Roses. 42 W- 28th Street, - NEW YORK J. K. ALLEN The Pioneer House 106 West 28th St., New York Solicita your Consignments for the Coming Season. I have the FaciKties for Handling ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, ETC. BEST MABKET PKICES GUARANTEED. PKOMPT EETUKNS. Telephone, 167 Madison Square. Open at 6 A. M. Every Morning, IfcntloB tbm Flarlatfl' IBxdlinffe wb*o wrtfliir. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist All Seasonable Flowers and NoTelties | at Proper Prices can be had at 52 WEST 29th STREET. NEW YORK | TKLEPHOITE, 1738 MADISON BQUABB ■AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAA i JAMES A. HAMMOND ■^ 00UMIS8I0H DSAI.SB IK 3 CUT FLOWERS J Conslenmenta Solicited. 2 ii3 West 30th Street, NEW YORK ^ Telephone 854 MadlBon Square. HICKS & CRAWBUCKl Wholesale Florists AND DEALEBS IN Florists' Supplies. 108 LIVINGSTON ST.. Brooklyn. N. Y. | Tel. 3660-3661 Main JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 Mr. 30th St. ConBlgmnenla SoUcited MEW YOltK I Telephone 2S0 LIaiiison Squabe THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS and S7 West 26tli St. Wholesale Florists Bally Reports Tel. 22S9Mat>. Sq. 2034 Mad. Sq. Weekly Payments J. A. MILLANe Manager W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Recel-ver and Sblpper ot all varieties ol Cat Flo-wers T..,.HOK..={^Madi«n|gna,. 57 West 28th street, NEW YORK WHoiesale Prices of Gat Flowers, Hew YorR, July 31, l Prices quoted are by the bnndred unless otber-wlse noted. I A. Beadtt, fancy — special " extra No. 1 " Cnlls & ordinary g Queen of Edgely 2 Bride, 'Maid, fancy — spc'l a '* extra S " No. 1 .... No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Meteor Adiantum " Croweanum aspabaocs Callas cattleta8 ctpripedidms DENDBOBICM FOBUOSUM Daisies 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 50 to 00 to 00 to .... to 26 to 50 to 00 to .... to 00 to .... to .... to .... to 25.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 20.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 6.00 .35 .75 50.00 f Inl'r grades, all colors M ( White. £ Standard .2 Varieties 9, c { Plnl£ Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Bed Tel. & Var. IB e "Fanct — ^ ('The highest CQ grades of C9 standard Tar.) L Novelties Asters Gladiolus Lilies Lily of the Valley.... Mignonette— ordinary " fancy Smilaz Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per bunch .85 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .76 to .76 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .50 to .60 to 5.00 to 2.00 to .60 to to 5.00 to .02 to .01 to .50 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.50 1.50 l.SO 1.50 2.00 1.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 .04 .02 H. 0. BlEDEI,. PD. Spioeb RIEDEL & SPICER Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wants. Everything in the line of cut flowers shipped to all parts of the V. S. Send for weekly price list. 34 W, 29th St., New York Telephone 3039 Madison Square GEORGE SALTFORD Author of "How to Make Money Growing Violets " Wholesale Florist Tiolets and Carnations a Specialty CONSIGNirENTS SOLIOITED. 4e West 29th St. Mew York \ Telephone 3393 Madison Square B. 5. 5LINN, Jr., Wholesale Florist/^^J^r'c^* 56 & 57 W. 26th St, New York. Specialties— Violets and Swainsona Shipping orders receive prompt attention Consignments Solicited Telephone 2239 AIadislin Sgu-^EE WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wktiesaie conunlsslVD Dealer In Receiving Extra Quality AMERrCAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. Telephone 902 Madlaon Square. Cut Flowers 39 W. 28th SU New York. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING AHERICAK BEAtTTT, BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, I^IBERXT^, METEOR, I.II.V OP THE TAI.I.ET, CARKATIOKS. JOHN L RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. TBIiBPHONB, 1098 MADISON SQVABB. We have a fine x grade of every- % tiling in market £ at present. ^ SiendoaaTrial « Order and we x will do the rest. EDW. C. HORAIN 55 West 28th Street 421 MsdUa'n Sansre, NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily- Fine £ PRES. CARNOT ft KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Eto. CHA5. SMITH Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 "W. 26tli St., Hew Tork COOGAN BtJILDISG Conslenments of Flrst-Class Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Feahk H. Teaendlt Charles Schenck TRAENDLY & SOHENGK WHOLESALE FLORISTS 38 West 28tli Street, ITEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones. 79S and 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 2501 St., NEW VORH TEI.EPH0OT:: 1905 ilADISOK SQU.V U6 The Plorists' Sxchange SUMMER ROSES Open from 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. During July and August close on Sat- urdays at 1 p.m. SAMUEL S. PENNOGK WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1612 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Sweet Peas, Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. WM. J. BAKER, 1432 So. Penn. Sq. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Telephone connection. DUMONT & CO, Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Mo. 130S Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone 'Ptiones EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND Telephone 1.42-2e.A. PITTSBURG CUT PLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists r PITTSBUBfi, PA. LEO NIESSEN, 1217 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. all cut flowers Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers- Per 100 Namn and Varletlei Boston July 29, 1903 Phil-delphia July 28, 1903 Baltimore July 29, 1903 Buffalo July 29,1903 Pittsburg July 27, 1903 A BEAUTT, lancy— Bpeclal to 15.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to to to to 20.00 15.00 3.00 'i'.iio 3.00 1.50 '"76 1.00 1.00 1.00 1^00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.60 2.00 25.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 6.(X) to 10.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 12.60 4.00 to 6.00 3,00 to 6.00 to 60.00 to 15 00 to 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.50 to 2.00 to 3.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 to to to 1.00 to to to to to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to .76 to .50 to .60 to to to to to to to to 25.00 to to to to to 3.00 to to to to to to to to 12.00 to to .10 to to to 20.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to to 26.00 15.00 8.00 2.00 25.00 to 30.00 16.00 to 20.00 No 1 10.00 to 12.00 " OullB and Ordinary Queen ot Edgely a Bride, 'Maid, lanoy— special.. 3.00 to 6.00 to 'e.b'o 4.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 '2.06 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 o <■ No. 1 2.00 to 1.00 to to '4.00 4.00 'i'.oo .76 .76 3.00 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to 3.00 9 ** No. 3 .60 to 1.00 to K. A. Victoria Liberty to to 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to to to to 0 < 1 J 1 i < e A A 0 D D G G B L L N P 8 S S T V KGHIDS — Oattleyaa to to to Interior grades, all colors A ( White .60 to to to .60 .75 to 1.00 SSTANDABD J Pink to .75 to 1.00 9 Varieties i Red . .. to to .76 - { Yellow and var. to to 1.26 to 1.50 " - ™^ ^. .. <. 1 Pink .. to to 1.26 b-CThe blgheBt J ^"V^ to to to to 1.00 3Stinaardvttr) (. TeUowandvar. to to to 'i'.'o'o 60.00 to to 50.00 .75 'i'.do .60 to 40.00 to to t» to .10 to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to to .76 to 1.25 26.00 to .... to 50.00 25.00 to 50.00 to to 25.00 to 60.00 to to , ... to "i'.bo .76 to 1.00 to .10 to to to .26 .16 2.60 ie'.'do 4.00 16.00 '".25 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 4.00 TAOINTHS to :::;:: t" :::::: to to 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 . .. to " Fancy to to to .. .. io'.b'o to to ... to 10.00 to to to ABOISSTJS. to to ANBIES to is.oo '".25 to 12.00 to 15.00 to .26 to .30 to .. to MILAI 12.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 to WF.TTT PF.Aq , .16 to to .20 .10 to to .10 to .60 to to to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily tiarrlsll Brides 'MaldA American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 15 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Can f umlBh at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. .Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071. ICalserlns rieteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations Wholesale Florists, Always on Haafk CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDE& JOBBERS IH FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultaral Auctioneers. G4 Hawley GTReer. BOSTON* Mention the FlorlBti* Bichange when writing. / $ Western New York for ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND Wmc DESIGNS 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. telephone seneca 620 Give Us a Teiax. We Can Please Tou. UentloB the llorlete' Ihehenge wkea wrtttng. Wlied TootKpiGKs 10,000, $1.60; 50,000, $6.85. Mandfactuebd bt W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Jahunples y^ee. For sale by dealers. Ifentlon the Florietfl' Exchange when writing. GOT FLOWEB BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Oheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. No. Per 100 Per 1000 No. Per 100. Per 1000 0.— 3i4i20 $2. 00 $18.00 6.— 4i8i22 $3.00 $27.50 1.— 3i4i^xl8 . . 1.76 16.00 8.— 4x8i28. . , " " 2.-3x6x18 2.00 18.00 7.-6x16x20. 3.-4x8x18 2.40 22.00 8.-3x7x21.. 4.-3x6x24.... 2.76 26.00 9,-6x10x36. 3.76 36.00 5.60 63.00 3.00 29.00 660 60,00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ins on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. B03C loa, coi^uaiBirs, o. Uentloa the Florists' Bxcbanc* when writing. Kansas City, SIo. The Week's News. The addition to "W. L. Rock's range of glass will be devoted to roses; the carnation has been their sole crop until this season. A large smokestack and powerful boiler have also been placed. During a recent storm lightning struck a barn on the premises of Geo. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill. The struc- ture, with many tons of hay, was de- stroyed, but as fortune willed, the packing sheds, but a few feet distant, were not damaged. The loss was cov- ered by insurance. R. S. Brown & Sons have added one house. 12x125 feet, to their Maywood establishment intended for a class ot small plants that have been difhcult to handle at the Kansas City house on account of smoke and gas. The extensive park system inaugu- rated five years ago, is rapidly reach- ing that state of perfection where its benefit and influence are apparent; and not the smallest point is the training and educating of heretofore inexperi- enced employees, under the supervision of the park superintendent and city forester that soon enables an earnest workman to take a position on private grounds. There has long been an un- filled demand for men of this class. Like all newly made cities, many fine places are laid out with extensive shrubbery borders and avenues of trees that owing to our severe seasons re- quire the attention of experienced men from the time of planting, and a short drive over the city quickly shows the want of care of too many of these es- tablishments, neglected because of the want of capable men to point out de- fects and apply remedies. The step is in the right direction, and we hope to see the strides increase in length and numbers. Mr. Kellogg expects to attend the S. A. F. Convention. He seldom misses one, and he vouches for the benefit received. DANA. Denver. A Severe Hail Storm. Denver and vicinity was visited by another terrific hail storm (might call it annual) Friday. July 24. As usual, the storm was of short dura- tion, but a great deal of damage was done — very little to stock outright, though young stock just planted out may show Its effects after awhile. The storm was pretty general, only a few escaping, Glauber, at Montclair, and the Daniels & Fisher place at Mud Lake suffering the heaviest. Glau- ber's loss will probably reach 12,000 feet, while that of Daniels & Fisher is still greater. The Colfax Floral Com- pany's loss is also heavy; it will be about 10,000 feet. The Park Floral C'omparty got off lighter than last year, its loss being between 5.000 and 6,000 feet. Mrs. Maufl's place on Logan avenue was hit heavily, while her establish- ment at Harmon got off very fortunate. Other places at Harmon, used for veg- etable growing, suffered quite heavily. Peterson, located at Barnum, came in for his share, losing about one-half of his glass. The Scott-Anthony greenhouses, of So. Montclair, were riddled, while Fred. Hall, of the same place, suffered only a small loss. Gus Benson, of So. Broadway, reports no loss at all, not even a drop of rain. August Schenkel, of the Highlands, reports plenty of rain, but no hall. The Curtis Park Floral Company is guarded against hail, using a wire screen over the houses, but a small patch not covered was caught. Their loss will be small. There are still more losses that I cannot report at this writing. News Jotttngrs. An adjourned meeting of the Colorado Society of Floriculturists was held at the Park Commissioner's office, Denver, on Thursday, July 23. at which several new members were elected. The constitution was adopted, and sched- ules for the flower show, to be held in connection with the State Fair at Pueblo in September, distributed. Miss Gertrude Page, in company with Mrs. J. A. Valentine, has returned from a visit to her old home in Massa- chusetts, where she went some ten weeks ago, going by boat from Galves- ton. John Berry, of the Park Floral Com- pany, is pway on a vacation — fishing, 1 think, along the Platte. Mr. Bush, manager of the Daniels & Fisher Company's flower department, is doing the same thing. Phil. Scott is happy over a baby girl, which arrived on July 20. L. C. Waterbury, formerly engaged in the growing business at University Park, opened a commission house here last week. Though almost too early to see how things will go, the venture looks promising, and it is hoped Mr. Waterbury will make it a success. P. S. Syracuse, N. Y. All the growers are hard at work emptying and refilling benches for the carnations, which have made a fine growth since the drouth was broken. Marquisee will abandon rose-grow, ing and devote the space to carnations. He commenced cutting asters this week and will have a grand, lot as he grows many thousands. Quinlan & Co. have purchased 19 acres of land at the valley, where their carnations are growing. It is the intention of the firm to move the whole of their plant there in the near future. The late Henry Burt left an estate valued at $45,000. The whole goes to his widow. The public parks are looking splen- did and are kept up in first class shape, which reflects great credit on Superintendent Campbell, who has a small appropriation when the amount of work to be done is considered. The Evening Herald's gardening club is doing nobly. Two days a week sufficient flowers are brought to supply two or three institutions, and these by children only, many of whom have de- veloped a surprising taste in the ar- rangement of their bouquets. H. T. Savannah, Ga. The American Journal of Com- merce, in a recent illustrated edition devoted to the industrial progress of Savannah, contains a picture of John Wolf's greenhouses and a sketch of his career in America. Mr. Wolf started in 1895 with a hot bed 6x18 feet, and now has four and a half acres of ground and nine greenhouses of modern con- struction. Mr. Wolf served a regular term, and was engaged as a nursery- man and florist in Austria, the coun- try of his birth. He came to the United States in 1S89. He is a member of the S. A. P. O. H., the Knights of Pythias, and the Toung Men's Christian Asso- ciation. August 1, 1903 The Plorists' Exchange m St. Louis. New! Notel. The World's Fair Commissioners liave aslied Vacherat, the French gard- ener to come here and lay out and de- sign the World's Fair Gardens. M. Vacherat was the head gardener and designer ol! the magnificent gardens at the Paris Exposition in 1900. It is said that the famous French gardener will leave Paris for America after the Chrysanthemum Show this Fall. Carl Beyer left Monday for a 10 days' trip down the Tennessee River, but will be back to make the Milwaukee journey with the boys. Fred Ostertag went over to Belle- ville one day last week a single man and ^returned a benedict. Dr. Alex Halsted and Mary Ostertag stood up with them. Fred missed out on St.^ perintendent of Public Parks, but kept his eye on this latter job; so congratu- lations are now in order. Fred Foster had to undergo a pain- ful operation last week, but from last accounts he is himself again and will be out by the end of this week. Chas. J. Juengel, of the transporta- tion committee, states that the St. Louis delegation to Milwaukee will go via Wabash, which leaves here Sun- day night, August 16, in a special sleep- er for the exclusive use of the St. Louis florists. We shall spend Mbnday in Chicago and go to Milwaukee on the Chicago Special. The fare for the round trip will be $13.40, with stop over in Chicago going and coming. The next club meeting will be held Thursday afternoon at Wellston, Mo., the home of A. Jablonsky. At this meeting the final arrangements will be made for the Milwaukee trip, and it will be of interest to every member who is going to attend. Mr. Jablonsky hopes for a big attendance, as a royal entertainment aw*aits all. The election of officers will also take place. Henry Emmons, of Belleville, is down for an essay on "How to Keep Down Green Fly." All florists are invited to at- tend, regardless of membership. The bowling team that will represent St, Louis at Milwaukee next month are hard at work getting in shape for the battle. The captain says that the Na- tional Florists' Bowling Association should hold a meeting and suppress the loaded ball which no doubt will be used by some of the bowlers. St. Louis will not use a loaded ball, as they don't consider it fair. The team and extra men will be as follows: J. J. Beneke, C. A. Kuehn, Carl Beyer, E. W. Guy, Will Adles, Theo. Miller, Robt. Beyer, F. C. Weber and Emil Schray. Floriatb' Picnic. On Thursday last the St. Louis Florists' Club held its tenth annual pic- nic at Preister's Park near Belleville. Nearly 200 florists with their families enjoyed a most pleasant day. The weather was fine. Boating, fishing, bowl- ing, dancing and shooting were indulged in. J. J. Beneke was director of amuse- ments, assisted by J. W. Dunford. F. J. Ammann, John Stiedle and Charles Juengel. The 50-yard race for girls under 12 years, prize a pearl necklace, was won by Miss Ammann. of EdwardsviUe; 12 little girls entered for the race. The 75-yard race for boys under 14 was won by Julius Beneke, Jr., the prize being a fine pocket knife. There were 5 entries for this race. Next came a 50-yard race for young ladies, of the 10 entries. Miss L. Meinhardt came in first; the prize "was 6 beautiful linen handkerchiefs. No. 4 was the best race of the day, the prize being a gold watch charm set with a small diamond. Ten young men faced the starter, and M. Sablier. who won, made the 100 yards in remarkably fast time. The hopping race for married ladies, nine entries, was won by Mrs. Frank M. Ellis, who received a fine table ornament. Of the 10 florists who entered in the jumping race for married men, A. Schad- cgger. of Kirkwood, out-jumped the bunch by two yards. The prize was a silver mounted walking cane. The ea,ting contest for little girls created much amusement for the crowd. Jessie Sanders was declared the winner; prize a fan. In the three-legged race there were only two entries. Oliver San- ders and O. Edwards paired off with C. Curudet and Julius Beneke, Jr. The race was a tie, and in the run off Sanders and Edwards won, a pair of suspenders to each. In the little boys' walking match six little boys lined up; this event was won by A. Stiedle. Charles Kuehn, Jr., Wil- tert Beneke. P. t)unford, Edwin Juengel and John Stiedle, Jr., finished in the order named. Next in order was the great tug of war by two teams. Max Herzog and Fred Ammann were selected as captains, Fred Weber and John Stiedle acted as referees. The teams were made up of eight on a side. After a hard pull, it was discov- ered that Herzog's team had the rope tied around a tree and the referees or- dered another pull. This time Fred Ammann's team won. It was composed of W. J. Pilcher, J. J. Beneke. J. W. Dunford, A. Schadegger. E. W, Guy, Chas. Juengel and M. Gross. The prize was a box of cigars, which the winning team divided with those defeated. The 11th and 12th events were the bowling matches for ladies and gentle- men; this was in charge of Fred C. Weber. The entries were large in both matches. The ladies one was won by Miss M. Meinhardt, she making 50 in five frames: prize a silk umbrella. Mrs. Menke was second with 47 and Mrs. F. C. Weber third, with 46. The gentlemen's match produced a coming champion in A. S. Halsted, of Belleville, who made 102 In five frames. E. W. Guy, second, 97; and W. J. Pilcher third, SI. This ended the games and the rest of the day was much enjoyed by the mem- bers. The Negro Jubilee Singers and band were again with us and amused the crowd. All had a good time and those who failed to come missed one of the best outings ever given by the St. Louis Flor- ists' Club. Much credit is due the trus- tees and J. J. Beneke for the excellent manner in which things were carried out. ST. PATRICK. San Francisco. NeiTS Items. Seasonable flowers of mediocre quality, and top-coat weather that Is more than a bit unseasonable, are now here in the fog-belt that extends a few miles back from the ocean's beach, and a larger proportion than usual of the city's florists are away en- joying themselves in the interior of the State. Those that remain at home are actively agitating a "Sunday clos- ing" movement. Foreman Thomas E. Hooper, of Siev- ers & Roland's propagating department, is away with his family in the country. Captain Bertrand, of the firm Ma- traia & Bertrand, is oft fifty miles camping where the sun shines, with his company of National Guards of California, and when he returns shortly his partner, V. Matraia, will leave for an outing in Yosemite "Valley. A new addition to this floral depot is H. Trav- ers Twiss, who has been installed as manager and bookkeeper. During the last three years Mr. Twiss was in the New York city trade, having previous- ly come from England, where he was for eight years connected with the London seed house of Piatt & Son, who deal largely in Australian grass seed. Manager J. W. Shanahan, of the Shanahan Florist Company, returned from his outing a few days ago in a delighted frame of mind over what he saw in the way of progression in his mining interests in Trinity county, and now his good helpmate in the floral trade. Mrs. Shanahan, Is away with a company of lady anglers fishing for trout in a mountain stream. A large attendance was in evidence last Sunday at San Rafael Park, Marin county, the occasion being the annual outing of members of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Association, their fami- lies and invited guests. This day of country recreation, including luncheon in the open ana unceasing dancing was greatly enjoyed by all. At this week's meeting of the State Floral Society many rare and fine vari- eties of gladiolus, carnations and cacti, as well as an unusual specimen of al- stromeria, were on exhibition and at- tracted much attention. ALVIN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLI^'WOR.TH CO. MILWACKEE, WIS. E. a HILL & CO. Whoscsaic riorisisl RICHMOND, IND. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT FLOWERS, »EED», BULBS and SUPPLIES for tho pro- gressive and up-to-dato florist. Bond for our weekly quotations on Cut Flowers, our catalogue and circulars on Seeds, Bulbs, Elbbons, and all Florists' Supplies. E. H. HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING The liarerest, Ilent Kquipped, Most Centrally Located ^ Wholesale Cul-Flowcr House in Chicago 52. 34, 3C Randelph St.. CHiCACO. ni. BASSETT &, WASHBURN, Wholesale Dealers and Orowers of CUT FLOWERS 76 Wabash avi., Chicaqo, ill. firetnhoDttt tt HIntdili, III. L. D. Tbong at Chlctio, Main m. L. D.^Fbone at Hlnidale, No. 10. THE a F.WINTERSON CO. Successors to HcKELLAB & WINTERSON. WHolesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowtrs and Florists' SupplUs. Manufactursrs of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. lleotlDB tba llorlati' Bxdiaiisa when wrltlnc. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers— Per 100 NunM and VarletiM A. BEA0n, fancy— special " extra No. 1 •■ OuUs and Ordinary ... Queen of Edgely M Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special.. m '* extra •» " No. 1 O ■■ No. 3 "■ Golden Gate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Oattleyas Oyprlpedlums r Inferior grades, all colors M ( White e Standard J Pink 5 VABIETIES 1 Eed »; ( Yellow and Var, g «PANOY— ( White fc CTlie highest J I'"* O BtaadATdTar) \ Yellow and Yar. I NOTELTIES ADIANTDM ASFABAGUS OALLAB DAFFODILS DAISIES Galax leaves Gladiolds hyacinths Lilies Lilt of the Vallet MIONONETTB— Ordinary " Fancy NAEOISSUB ; PANSIES 8MILAX STETIA Sweet Peab TULIPS Violets Ctaicag* July 28, '03 12.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to 6.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to i.OO to 3.00 to to to to .40 to .76 to .50 to .60 to .60 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to .60 to 36.00 to to .. .. to 16.00 12.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 .60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.60 1.60 1.60 L60 60.00 .35 to to 2.00 to to 8.00 to 2.00 to to to to to 10.00 to to .20 to to to 1.00 .15 6.00 12.00 «.00 12.00 T.eo St. Louis July 28, '03 2.00 2.00 2.00 to to to to to to to 3.00 to 2.00 to to 3.00 to 4.00 to (.00 to to to to to .76 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 12.50 to to to to Cincinnati July 28, '03 6.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 .60 to 16.00 to to 10.00 to 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to to to to to to to I to to to to to to 16.00 to to .26 to to .50 I.OO 1.50 I.IW '2.00 2.00 2.00 .16 4.00 Milwaukee July 27, '03 10.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.60 to to 15.00 to 12.60 to 8.00 to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2 00 to 2.00 .60 S.OO to 40.00 to to to to to 4.00 to to to to to to to I to 12.50 to to .16 to to Detroit July 2;i. '03 3.00 3.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 16.00 I to 10.00 to to to to to 6.00 to to to to to 6.00 6.00 to 50.00 to 26.00 to 1.00 to to to to to to 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 i'.ob to to to to 1.00 I to 60.00 to to to to to to to 10.00 to 5.00 .15 4.00 to 1.00 to to to I to 16.00 to to .20 to to J. B. DEAMUD SnccesBor to Illmoifl Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED St and 53 Wabash At>e., CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers SI Waba9hAve. ft 00m 221, Chicago \ Telephone t'cntrnl S598. All telepraph and telephone oraers given prompt attention. HOLTON&HUNKELCO.. Wholesale Florists I and riorlmtm' Suppllea Mannfactnrers of 'WIRZ DESIGlfS 457 Miiwaikee St., miiwauhee, wis. | ■Phono Main 874. P. 0. Box 103 SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers and Shippers of C\JT I^L-OlA^eRS 68-60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL With tho Flower Telephone- Growers* Co. Central 3067 All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. WIETOR BR08. WH0LK8ALK GEOWEKS OF Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAQO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florh 1322 Pin ST. LOU us The Florists' Bxchange SLTX€L TWO KINDS OF WHITE Outside White Inside Wliite SPECIAL COLORS MADE TO ORDER FOR I __ GREENHOUSES ^ PDTTT (READY FOR USE) WARRANTED TO BE MADE ONLY OF PURE LINSEED OIL AND WHITING MANUFACTURED BY F. W. DEVOE & G. T. RAYNOLDS CO., 101 Fulton St., N. Y. Established 1754. The Oldest and Largest Paint Manufacturing Business in the XJnitedj States Mention the Floriltl' Exchange when writing* 56 Pine St., N. Y. City NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE n^SilViiTo Wallace Building sT& NEW MANAGEMENT. HAEBis H. Hatden (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company), - - President ■WILLIAM A. MOOEE (Aaslstant District Attorney for WestcheBter Co., N. T.), Vice-President JOHN E. WALKEE (Member of the New York Bar), .... Secretary and Treasurer Improved facilities for making collections In all parts of the United Btates/Canada and Europe. Re- liable reports secured at short notice. Service prompt, trustTTorthy and eflacient. Give us a trial. Mention the Florista' Glxchanve when writlns. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling RepresentaWve: PHILADELPHIA, PA., JBB8ET OITT N.J. n. ODTLBB BYBBSON, 108 Third Ave., Newark, N. f. LONG ISLAND OITY, N. T. Mentloa th« Florliti' Bidiance when writing. GREEN SILKALINE Do not be put off with cheap substitutes JOHN C. MEYERS CO., Boston, Mass. 80 Kingston Street Uentlon the Floriets* Exchange when writing. 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Desisins, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlttng. BOSIflH FLORIST LHTEB CO. Maaalsetmaif* ef FLORISTS' LETTERS Dlmensloni of thli box, 23 In. lODf by le In. irioe and 13 In. high, siectloni. ' This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x80x12 made In two sections, onefor each •!«• letter, stven away with flrat order of 600 lettCMU Block Letters, IK or 2 inch size, per 100, J>.00. Script LetteiB, $4.00. Fastener with each letter or word. , ,_ Uied by leading florists everywhere and Cor sale by all wholesale floristB and supply dealers. N. r. McCAKTHY, Treas. e> Manager. Factokv: U Green St. I Holds Class Firmly Sea the Point MO" g PEERLESS 1 Oluliie Point, u. tbet)«.l. No rigbls or left*. Box of 1,000 polDta 75 Ota. po.tp.id. HENBT A. DREER, J7U CfaMtBot St., Fkll.., P.. 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. 226-226K BOWERY, NEW YORK CYPRESS f BOSTON, MASS. „ Howler k Uentlon the Florlste* Exchange when wrltlns. yfinl NOT BPr RED POTS OF US? ^STANDARD SIZE] Quality — No Better. Carefully Packed in Small Crates. Easy to handle. Price List Free. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Best Pot in the , Market. MeitlFo tbt noritt*' Ixchtnce wbeo wrltlaf. MATERIAL OF ANY DESCRIPTION SEND FOR CATALOGUE "THRIPSCIDE" (beoistebkd) fiREENHOUSC FlIMIGATING POWDER is the newest and best article on the market to- day for the complete 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 "Fty and Tlirlps. There is nothing injurious In it to plant life, even the most deli- cate fern. It is especially recommended for Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Smilax, Asparagus, Palms, Ferns, etc., and we claim that insects will be entirely eradicated when the houses are thoroughly fumigated with this powder. It is put up as follows : lib. Tin Can... $0.25 I 25 lb. Sealed Box $4.50 5 •• " ... i.OO 1 100 " " " 16.50 Send for copy of teBtimonlals. For reference we refer to Messrs. Baasett & Washburn, i&lns- dale. 111. Prepared by The LlHy-Lllly Chemical Co. and sold by B- H. HUNT 76-78 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO lleatloB tt* riorliti' BsAutt wbn writlac. REED St KELLER, Importers and manufacturers of 122 1?VEST 25tli STK.E;EX, new YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Uentlon the Florista* Bz^anjre when wridnir. Galax Leaves and all Decora- tive Greens. . . GLASS For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. BENT GLASS VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO. _ ♦♦Setts velt^'^if.** **• 1 NEW YORK. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. i HOTHOUSE GLASS ■nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York. Uentlon the Florlata* Exchanr* when writing. Uentlon the Florieta* Bxehenge when wrltlnit ABSOr.UTEI.y SAFE AND RELIABLE. ASK TOUB FRIENDS. Your Greenhouses NEED WATER AT ALLTIMES. A Caldwell Cypress Tank ON A Caldwell Steel Tower can be depended upon to give it to you. You won't find the contents of the tank half gono because of leaks. KKD GULF CYPRESS la tho best wood tor use in water tanks and we employ no other kind. The towers are built or best mild steel and will safely hold the tank. Our catalogue is full of interesting details and tells all about our Tanks and Towers. W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention the FlorUts' Exchange when writtac. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- vice automatic stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND, IND. CASPER LIHBACH GREENHOUSE GLASS Window Oliss. Painters' Supplies. 60 Wshington Ave.,3l8t Ward, D!llftkiiv«v D« 1929 Oarson St., rlllSDUrgj TBi tfentlon the PlorlBts' Bxcfafliiir« when writing. iSES.ii I! MEf TO superintend!; 1! ERfcllONIFDESj/lED.Ii CTPRESS SASH/BARS :! ANY tENQ'W UPTO 32 FT, qR LONG! THE&[.S'i"eam5 Ivfmbir (b.,1 ! N raOHSET, B 0 ST014#A^S. * ■ <■♦♦♦•■•■• ■•■♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■••♦♦•' Ifentlnn thp FlnrlHt.' Bychange when writing. HROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Elrie St., Chicago Boilers madeotthetegtof material, shell, firebox Bheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for inf ormatiou. UentloB the Florlita' Exchange when writing. 1 I August 1,"1903 The Plorists' Hxchange 119 l^pH^pMill • ll«- No order too small for our attention or too large for our capacity. Clear Cypress! Entire freedom of sap-knots and splits. We carry our regular shapes in stock for quick shipment. If you want special work we can make it. We prepare plans and estimates free of charge. Headquarters for Red Cedar Posts and Hot Bed Sash. ■WRITE FOK CIRCULARS. LocKiiAND Lumber Co. . LOCia:;AND,0« ^■dk Mention the rloristi' Bxchanse when wrltlnc. For OreenhoaBes, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all other purposes. Get our fllgures belore buying. Estimates freely glTeu. N. COWEN-S SON, •■2-»4 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK. IfentloB the florists' BzAsafft wkea writlnf. feenliouscqlaani USE IT NOW. P.O. PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St.y NEW YORK - Mention the Florliti' Exchange when writing. SUMMER rN WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent sets oar Cataloeae. GIBLIN & CO.. . Utica. N. T. Uentlon the Florlats' Bxcbane« when writing* The STANDARD The lightest ranning, most rapid and powerful Ventlla- ting MachUiery in the mar- ket THE Duplex Gutters Made of wrought or cast Iron, with self adjnstTng Bash-bar clipa. The only Drip-proot Gutters made. 8end for catalogne, free. E. HIPPARD Y0UN6ST0WN. OHIO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BL00MSBUR6, PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., riANUPACTURERS OP HOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED QULP CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER QREBNHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. 4V0ur descriptive circular contains valnable Information tor every florist, fiend for it HeotloD the Florists* Exi^ange when wrltlnff. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH TITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Send POK IMt I PD /^ACWPV JP CTi Successors to CiBcnLiBs. UILLCK. ^AolxCI « kAJ., jennings bbos. DILLER, CASKEY & CO., S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts.^ Philadelphia, Pa. ICentloii tho Florists' Excftanse when writing. RIDER AND ERICSSON notAirPampiag 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., 35 Warren Street, New York K39 Franklin Street, Boston 693 CraisT Street, Montreal, P. Q. 40 Dearborn Street, Chicagro 40 North 7th Street, Philadelphia Xeniente-Rey 71, Havana, Cnba ~ The Lord & Burnham company's HOI Bed sash and Frames for growing Vegetables, Violets, etc., are the best, therefore the cheapest on the market. They are constructed of selected Red Gulf Cypress, strictly free from sap, in a thorough man- ner and combine strength with durability. All joints are white leaded and are held with steel dowel pins. An iron rod is run through the centre of all the sash bars, tying the sash and giving support to the bars. All sash are glazed with good quality double thick glass, and receive two coats of paint. We keep in stock 3x6 ft. and make all sizes of sash to order and also carry in stock Cypress Hot Bed Frames to hold any number of sash. These frames are portable and can be taken apart for storage when not in use. We are able to make prompt shipments and our liberal freight allowance covers most points in Eastern and Middle States. Write our New York office for price list and circular. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue and Greenhouse Construction Catalogue sent by mail on re- ceipt of five cents postage for each. IvOrd (Sl BurnHam Company Neiv Yorll Office, St. James Bld^., B'way Oh 26th St. General Office CEb Works* Ir-v-in^toi:i*on*llti.dsoi:kf N. Y. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. GEO M. GIRUIID Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27tti, 1888. ' Send for Catalofirne GEO. n. GARLAND, Des Plaines, III. JOHN C. nONINQER CO., CHICAQO, Selling Agents Meptlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material CUT AND SPIICEDDEADI FOR ERECTION. HOT RED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, ii^ii^^ 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. New Twin Section Boiler. Greenhouse GLASS AX WHOI.ESAI.E. SEND 4c. FOR CATALOGUE. GET <>"« PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. Uentlon tks Florlsti' Bxchsns* when writing. FOLEY MFG. CO. 471 West 22d St^tt^lGAGO, ILLS. GREEMHOUSE WOODWORK, PERFECTION LIFTING APPARATUS, HINGES, PURLIN FITTINGS, HARDWARE, RED CEDAR POSTS, HOT BED SASH. Write for our Free N In. pou In crate, 14.88 Price per crate 180 poti In crate, I4.S0 «0 8 ■• •■ TOO E1.KD VASS. 48 9 In. pott In crate, 99.80 4810 ■• " 4.80 J411 " " >.«0 84 U " •• 4.80 1J14 •■ " 4.10 «1« ■• ■• 4.60 1500 !M " " 6.JS 1500 8K " ■• 6.00 1000 5 •■ •• 5.00 800 S« .80 6004 " " 4.60 S20 5 •• ■■ 4.51 X44 6 ■• ■■ S.H Seed pans, s&me price ^b pota. Bead for price lift of Cylinders for Cnt Flowers, Hanging Buketa, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash wltn order. AddreBsHllflnser Bros. Fottorr. Fort Edward, N. Y. Or ATjausT BoLKBB ft Sons, New YorK Agenti, 31 Babolat Stbxst, n«w Tobk Citt. --w^ DON'T YOU FORGET SIEBERT'S ZINC NEVER RUST GLAZING POINTS Are Pogltively the Best, Last Forever, Over SfOOO pounds now in use, A sure preventive of class slipping. Effec- tive on large or small glass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes, % and %. 40e. a lb.; by mail 16c. extra; 7 lb8.for*2.B0; 16 lbs. for $>.00, by express. For sale by Vangban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia. W. 0. Beciert, Allegheny. Pa. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass. J. M. McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio. Carneal & Davis. Richmond, Va. Charles T. Siebert, Station B, Pittsbui^, Pa. UentloD th<* FlorlBtii* Pichange when writing. SPECIAL TRADE LIST In. pots doz. 100 Antbericiun vaTle|;atiiln 3 .J0.75 $5.00 Aster Plants, Sample's Branching and Improved Victoria, separate colors $6.00 per 1000; 1.00 Cannas. Queen Charlotte, Florence Vanghan, Mme. Crozy, Egandale . .3 .60 4.00 Clematis Pauiculata .....3 .75 6.0O Clematis Panicnlata, strong 4 1.60 10.00 Echeveria glauca, strong plants ..4 1.00 Hope Vines 4 1.00 Ivy, English, hardr strong plants ..4 1.60 10.00 C, EISELEl Jeffemon Itreeta, PHILAll PAl Uentlon the Florists' Bxchange when writing. ALL NUBSERYMEN, SEEDS MEN AND ELOBISTS wisHiHc TO BO Bvsimss wm XUSOn SHOULD SKIS FOR THB ""Horncaitarai Advertiser" nu Is tbe British Trade Pajier, bdng read wceklj bj all Horticnltm-al traders | It is also taken by otct 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscri^ tlon to coTcr cost of postage, 75 cents. Monej orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE ;nt1nn th« PInrlMta* BxetiaiiK* when writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get ©>^ THE *NEW OEPftRTUdE" ''VENT1L(\TIN& f\PPi)flNCE.^ For DesorlptiTe Oatalosne Send to J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. Mention the Plorlsts' Bxehsage when wrltlnf . 30000000000000000000000000000000000000^ A. HBRRMANN •»*»^FACTUREII OF Floral Met ml Designs Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Betvireen 40tlx and 41st Streets OrncE AND Waherooms: Wbitefok 'KTiriV "YORK 404,406.408,410, 4l2East34thSI. New Catalogue. *■««;<»» »'%^»-»»». SboOOOOOOOOOOOOW»X)CX3000000000<»30C«0«OOOOOOOOC«C' llentloa the riorlsts' Exchange when wrltlns. S. A. F. O. H. COINVEINTIOIN INUMBER We are a straight ahoot and aim to groto into a vigoroug plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XVI. No. 6 NEW YORK, AUGUST 8, t903 One Dollar Per Year GOLD MEDAL FERN NEPriROLEPIS PIERdONI See Om Laiye Eitumt at tie S.il.F.O.|l. IDI t •_ ■■^, u S£KING IS BEI^IEVIP^G V F. R. PiER^ON Company TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. pupaiagDii- PIuiqosds llaiiud CUT STRINGS, 50 ^^^' ^^^H. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. LILIUM HARRI8II Our shipmeDts this year have come to hand in splendid condition, the bulbs not only being fully up to size, but are thoroughly ripened ; In tact, our 3-leg brand of Harrisii are the cleanest ;ind healthiest looking bulbs we have seen in years. 3-LEG BRAND HARRISII. I HARRISII- REGULAR STOCK The best and cleanest stock In Bermuda. 1 Grown especially for us, carefully selected, j graded and packed; thoroughly ripened bulbs. , Per 100 1000 i 5-7 inch bulbs, 400 in a case $5.00 $40.00 I 7-9 " ■' 200 " 9.00 80.00 9-11 " " 100 " 17.00 160.00 I Case lots p. As usually sold, good sound bulbs, fully up to size. Offered by most dealers as selected stock. Per 100 1000 5-7 inch bulba, 400 in a case $3.00 $28.50 7-9 " " 200 ^4'^ 7.00 65.00 Z'^^^^l^^l^ ..15.00 140.00 LiliumLongiflorum (coi-D stokage; 7-9 Inch bulbs, 300 In a box, $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. BEGONIB BLBIBE HG LBBBBINE strong plants, 2U in- POts $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. PANSY SEED ^b^o"^ Benary'8 Non Plus Ultra, the richest mixture ever sent out; per trade pkt. of 1500 seeds, 50c.; per oz., $8.00. American Gro"wn, choicest colors and varie- ties In mixture ; per trade pfet. of 1500 seeds, 3Sc.; per oz., $5.00. u ^rtOlS: vJ ALLEN'S DEFIANCE saved under glass Irom selected spikes, trade i-it.. $1.00; Vj trade pkt.. 60c. C. & B. CO. SPECIAL STOCK, the finest strain for the N. T. Market, trade pkt. , $ 1 .00 ; Vi trade pkt., 60c. CHINESE PRIMROSE Giant single, fringed, all best varieties mixed, or colors sepa- rate. Primula Stellata (Star Prim- -j rose), white, pink, or mixed. I Primula Obconica Grandi- | flora, mammoth mixed. I Trade pkt., $1.00; Yq trade pkt., 60c. GLUGAS & BODDINGTON GG. 812-814 Greenwich St., CORNER JANE STREET TELEPHOKE 4390 SPRING New York Giiy Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS B. & A. SPECIALTJH BOSTON FERN 24«in $5.00perl00 I iHin.-Sia.. 3m.-3!iin 7.50 " " 5m.-5!^in.. 4in 10.00 " " I 6in GOOD VALUE, AIL BENCH- GROWN, FOR THE FOLLOW- ING SIZE POTS: *lS.00perl00 35.00 •• •■ 30.00 ' ■' FERNS IN F LATS. 110 small clumps of Ferns which can be divided into many. divided as foUows : $2.00 per flat. Varieties equally Adiantum Cuneatum Pteris Adiautoides Pteris Hastata Pteris Serrulata Conipacta Pt«ris Cretica Albo-liueata Pteris Gilberti Pteris Sieboldi Pteris Mayii Aspidinm Tsussimense liastrea Aristata 1500 PALMS a general line of smaller sizes. For i EVERGREENS IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOR PRICES ARAUCARIA^ Excelsa, Per doz. iH in. -5 in. pots, about 10 in. high . $ 6.D0 '* 5 in.-6in.,5 in. pots, about 12 in. lugh . 9.00 " 6 in. pots, about 12-15 ina. high .... 12,00 Compacta, 10 in. -12 in 9.00 *' 6 in. -7 in. pots, aboutlain. high, extra fine $2.00 each Glauca, 5 in. -6 in. pots, 12 in. high $9.00 per doz. Our stockconsists of many thousand specimens from 8-15 feet and For prices refer to former issue on front page of this paper. in All Sizes and Varieties. Asparajfus Plumosas l>«anas, 3 in., ready for larger pots, $8.00 per 100; 5 In., flne for planting out, $20.00 per 100. ^ _, «« Should you still be short in Azaleas for next Fall delivery, write us. we can give you 20 per cent. Tan der Cruyaaen. HYDRANGEA Otaksa and Thomas Hogrg:. Very fine decorative plants, 14 In. tubs, $2.50 and $3.50 each. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHn, $10.00 per 100. SPECIMEN ENGLISH IVY, 8-7 ft., $1.00 each. BOXWOOD, in Standard, Pyramid, Globe and Clipped forms ; all sizes. Ask for Prices. GARDENIA VEITCHU, 8 in. pote, per dot, $8.00; 7 in. pots, per doz., $12.00. CINERARIA HYBRIDA STELLATA, ^^Too.^" PRIMULA OBCONICA, f5<»perioo. These are two items in which you should invest. FALL BULBS Dutcli, French and Japanese Ail Kinds. We ar« pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurseries. "Wo have 75 acres pUnted with tfae most Interestinc stock in th« country. Ask for Fall Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N, J. Uentlon tha Florlfti' Bx^uit* whea wrlttsf. SURPl^EMEINT WITH THIS ISSUE 122 The Plorist-s' Exchange FREESIA BULBS GROUND BONE For Roses, free from Adulteration, 200 lbs., $4.00. TOBACCO DOST Pure Havana Kind, good and strong, 100 lbs., $2.00. Pure Havana Stems, 100 lbs., $1.25. Mammoth Size, 100, $1.00; 1000, $9 00. Selected, 100, .85; 1000, 7.00. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York Mention the Florlata' Exchange whep writing. CALLA BULBS. Just received, in good condition. Per 100 lin. tolMin W.50 l^i in. to 1>« in 4.50 1« in. to I'M in 5.50 OZONE PARK NURSERIES, Ozone Park, Long Island, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KALE 5EED Siberian Curled, Long Standing, $10.00 per 100 lbs. Oerman Curled, Choice Dwarf, $12.50 per 100 lbs. Imperial Extra Curled, Long Standing, $14.00 per 100 lbs. Choicest Seed Saved from a Fine Crop. 1818 J.Bolgiano&Son 1903 N. W. Cor. Light and Lombard Sts., BALTinoRE, no. Mention the Florlste' Exchange whep writing. CALLA BULBS. X to 1 m. dlam $1.76 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 1 In. to IK in " 3 00 per 100; 28.00 per 1000 l)ito21n. " 5.60perl00. 2 In and over " 7.50 per 100. Send for Trade List and Catalogue. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. Uentlop tha FlorlgtB' Bxch«ng» when writing. ciLie BDies NOW READY THEY ARE FINE THIS SEASON 1 inch In diameter »2.50 $20.00 1 to 114 inches In diameter 3.50 30.00 F. O. B. jour city. GlllFOIIIIl CUmTIOII CO. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Cut Spikes of GLADIOLI GROFF'S HYBRIDS and others. All shadeB of the highest quality and in any quantity. MEADOWVALE FARM," RCDI III II Y Long Distance 'Phone 9x. Dkllbllll 111 I ■ Write for Prices. Send for Catalogue of Bulbs. United States Grower and Representative ef Groff's Hybrids. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. ARTHUR COWEE, Primula Vaughan's International IFnqiiestlonably the best mlxtilre of Chinese Primroses. It contains the largest variety of the best sell- ing GOlots. Flowers large, beau- tifully fringed, borne In large clusters well above the rich green leaves. Pkt. (250 seeds), 60c.; 5 pkt., (1250 seeds), $2.00. CHINESE PRIMUU, Chlswlck, red; Alba Magnlflca, white, blue, pink, striped. Each, per pkt. of 250 seeds, 60c. ; 1000 seeds, $1.75. D0UBLECHlNESEPRIMULA,whit6. pink, red or mixed, per pkt., 50c. Cineraria Vaughan's Coluniblan Mixture Consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of nowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 60c. ; Spkts., ?1.26. CALCEOURIA HYBRIDA. choicest Pansy Vaughan's International Mixture THE BEST IN THE WORLD Trade pkt., 50c.; }ioz., $1.60; >4oz.,$5.00; oz.. |10. Giant Mixture, tr. pkt., 26c.; Xoz.,60c. ; oz.,$i.OO. mixture, pkt., 50c. Ten per cent, discount on flower seed orders amounting to $2.00 and over for CASH WITH ORDER. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Mention the Florists* Bxchanee when wrltinff. BAY TREES standard, extra fine, 2 ft. dlam., In crown, $10.00 per pair- Pyramids, " " 5 " high and over, 10.00 per pair. ES.Oe each. 1.25 " I^ATANIA BORBONICA, extra large " " line stoclt CYCAS REVOLITTA STEMS, the true long leaf variety. Stems from % lb. to 6 lbs., $7.50 per 100 lbs. FBRN B A.1,L,S, in fine condition, 7x9, $22.50 per 100. Prices on all Fall Plants and Bulbs Cheerfully Given. F. W. O. 5CHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. Hentlos the riortita' Bicb*!!** wha« writtnc. FERNS Ferns In Flats. IN FLATS Ready for Delivery. Each flat cODtalns llo clumps of Btnall plants, which can be divided in 3 to & plants accordingly, all ready for potting. We can furniBh these ferns, grown separately, each flat containiD? any one of the foUowinR tiorts, ferns all good sail* able varieties. *Aspldlum tenslmense *Cyrtomlum Falcatum Lastrea Aristata *• " Varlegata Polypodium Aureum Pteris Adiantoldes " Hastata " GUbertii " CretlcaMagnlfica " " AlbaUneata *' WImsettil " Sleboldl * " Mayii Mixed VarietieB. Varieties marked * can only be supplied In con. junction with orders for other sorts, . Price, $2.00 per flat. Famous Strains of Mammoth Mixed Pansles. S. & W. CO.'S NON PLUS ULTRA. Our Non Plus Ultra Pansy is a mixture containing the largest, handsomest, most perfect varieties ever sent out. The beautiful coloring and variety of marking give a bed of these pansles a most brilliant apnear- ance. The seed having been saved from the greatest assort- ment of types, including only the best of Giant Cassiefs, Bug nots, Tiimardeaux, and Giant English, French and Gerinan strains. Per pkt., 500 seeds, 35 cts.; per H oz., $1.50; per oz., $5.00. Giant Madame Ferret. A giant flowering variety of the , famous Madame Perret strain Per pkt., 500 seeds, 40 cts , per H oz., $3.00; peroz., $G 00 Snperb mixture of the Odler, Cassier, Bugnot and Giant strains; unsurpassed. Per pkt., 500 seeds, 50 cts.; per H oz., $3.00; per oz., $10.00. Bngnot's Superb Blotched. Mixed colors. A celebrated French stralnt extra large choicestcolors.broad blotches and delicate pencilings, groimd colors generally light bringing the elegant markiuKs out in strong relief. Per pkt , 500 seeds, $1.00; per H oz , $5.00; peroz., $18.00. Bugnot's Exhibition, saved from plants obtained from the prower's original seed An incomparable strain. Per pkt., 500 seeds, 35 cts.; per H oz., $1.50; per oz., $5.00. Cassier's Very I.arfi:e- flowered Blotched. The largest-flowered class of Blotched Pansles, a very showy and especially rich strain; quality unsurpassed. Perpkt., 5008eed8, 36 cts.: per H oz., $1.60; per oz., $5.00. VERY LARGE-FLOWERINC VARIETIES. Pkt. 500 seeds Giant Adonis (light blue) .... $0 15 Giant Dark Blue (black blue) 16 Giant £mperor ^Villiam 15 Giant Freya (Silver Edged), extra fine 15 Giant Golden Queen (pure yellow) 15 Giant King: of the ] f Blacks IflnenewJ 15 Giant Hortensia, (varieties j red J I 15 Giant Ijord Beaconsfield, very beautiful 15 Koz. Oz. tl 00 1 00 75 »3 00 3 00 2 60 1 00 3 00 75 2 50 1 00 300 1 00 3 00 76 2 60 .Pkt. Giant Peacoclt Superb, varie- ty true f 0 30 Giant Snoiviialce, extra 16 Giant Bridesmaid, new, white 50 Sliining: rose, beautifully blotched Giant White, purple eye 16 Giant Raby, new superb red shades .~ 30 Giant Prince Bismark (light brown) 30 Giant Mixed 15 $1 75 $e 00 1 00 3 00 2 60 9 00 I 00 3 00 1 76 eoo 1 75 76 600 250 MIGNONETTE-Allen's Defiance. Grown from the original strain, carefully selected by ourselves, and we feel that no truer or better strain can be had. Per pkt. 500 seeds, 25 cts. ; per H oz., $1.25 ; per oz., $4.00. LILIUM HARRISII. The true stock of Harrisii selected and packed under our own supervision, and far superior to most stock usually sold for Harrisii. Per 100 Per 1000 6x7 $4 00 *36 00 6x7 6 OO 40 00 7x0 8 00 76 00 9x11 16 00 150 00 This stock is the one generally sold for Harrisii. They are a fine even grade of bulb, but not so pure as our selected stock. Of Per 100 Per 1000 6x7 t3 60 »30 00 7x9 700 6500 9x11 14 00 135 00 FREESIA BULBS _HOWE GROWN PURE WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 >4 inch bulbs, selected stock »0 75 t6 00 Per 100 Per 1000 ; inch bulbs, selected stock to 90 J7 60 STUMPP& WALTER CO., 'n' 50 Barclay St., EW YORK, PRANCH STORE, 404 EAST 34th STREET.^ Ilentlon the Flo^lef^' Exchange w^en writlnf. August 8, 1903 The Florists' Exchange t23 POPULAR PANSIES From the Best German, English and French Growers 3000 seeds, oz. Azure Blue, VL-lvety violet blue *0.25 $0.75 IJuffnot's Giant Blotcheil 50 4.00 Belffian Striped 25 .80 Ciissier's Giant Blotched 50 3.50 Bronze Varieties, very rich colors., .25 .80 iEiiii>erorWilIiam,ultntmarineblue .25 .75 English Large Flowering, splendid mixed 30 1.25 Fire Dragon, orange and bronze 25 ,80 Havana BroTrn 25 .76 Improved Giant Trimardeau— Mixed 25 1.00 Separate colors 30 1.25 Lord Beaconstield 25 .80 Mahogany Colored, very eflective.. .25 .HO 3000 seeds. Madame Ferret (ffrown by Monsieur Perret) $0.50 Meteor, briKht yellow and brown 25 Peacot.^k, ultramarine i blue, claret and white, flue Prince Bismarck, golden bronze, fine RainhoTv, or Pheasant's Eye (Quadricolor) SnoTi' Queen (CandidiBBima), satiny white "White, with dark eye Yellow, with dark eye 25 Yellow, pure 25 Splendid German Mixed 25 .25 .25 .25 .25 $3.50 .80 1.00 .80 .75 .75 OUR KINGLY COLLECTION PANSIES Unquestionably the Finest Strain of Giant Pansy now offered to the trade. 1000 seeds, 30c. ; 2000 seeds, 50c. ; 5000 seeds, $1.00; per oz., $5.00. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. IfentloD the FlorlBts* Exchange when vrltlns. FRANCIS BRILL, Wholesale Seed Grower, HEMPSTEAD, LONG ISLAND, N. T. Hnntlon thp Florists' Rxchapge wbPn writing Cut Gladiolus Spikes AT REASONABLE PRICES UNTIL FROST. For prices write the CUSHMAN GLADIOLUS CO., Sylvania, O. U^ntlnD thp FlorlBtn* Rzcbaner whpp writing Gladioli.. ..Spikes We can supply them by the ico, i,ooo or ]oo,ooo. WRITE FOR PRICES. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, L. 1., N. Y. Upntlon the Florlits' Exchange when writing MICHELL'S BULBS Send for New Price List of Harrisii Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Callas, etc. We are large importers and can make you close estimates. WRITE US H. F. MiCHELL CO., loiS riarket St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Plorlsts' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now ready. Write for particulars. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 Duane St.. N. Y BOXWOOD Boxwood of all sizes for Fall planting. Small Evergreens and Boxwood for Window Boxes. Fall WholeHale Llat now ready. The Elizabeth Nursery Co,, Elizabeth, N.J. MeotloD the FlorUU' Bxehange whea wrtttng. LILIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM Quality second to none. We are booking orders now for Auc^st delivery. Send for prices, stating number and size required. W.W RAWSON&CO.,^°et Boston, Mass. 12 and 13 Fanenll Hall Square. Mpntli>n the Florlata' Exchange when writing. SPECIAI, CI.EABANCB OFFER, THIS SEASON'S IMPORT OP JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES, Indispensable for staking of Lilies, Roses, Chrj'santhemums, Dahlias, Kto. ICanes 6 ft. in bundles of 1000 f 5.60 Canes, 6 ft. in bundles of 4000 fIB.OO " " ....2000 10.00 " " •■ 6000 22.00 ' " " ....3000 14.75 " " " 10000 37.60 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. ||._--_-- 0.».«J World's Fair Mixture. Pansy Seed, ^crop SHI]I.i:.ROAD GRSENHOlTSi: SEED CO., Graagre P. O., Baltimore, Md. Uf>nt1nn »ho (-'Inrldtp* TQxchenffP wh^B wrltlnff SEASONABLE SEEDS. Fresh crop Smilax, pkt. 10c: oz. 25c; lb. $2.50. Freeh crop Shasta Daisy, most profitable Flo- rists' cut Qower; 100 seeds 25c; 1000, ?2.00. Asparagus Sprengerl. 100 seeds 20c; 1000. ?1.00. Primula Sinensis Fimb, pure white, white with yellow eye. rose crimson, blue; 100 [seeds 25c; 1000 seeds, ?1.75. All colors mixed. lOO seeds, 2rKj; 1000, i?1.50. Cineraria, Hybrid Grandiflorum. pkt. 25c; 5 I>kt3. $1.00. ;\Ia,\:liii,'i. nr tlio Dwarf sort. Catceolapja, .finest tigered mottled Hybrids, pkt. 25<.- : 5 pkts. $1.00. Tall or Dwarf growing. PANSIES, Berger's Neverfall Mixture. Put up by ourselves ilrom flnost strain, all col- ors, all sorts. Try it. 1000 seeds, 25c; 5000, ?1.00. Gassier, Bugnot, Odier, Trimardeau, any other named sorts or any color, separate pkt, 1000 seeds, 25c; 5000 seeds, iJl.OO. Send for our new 1903-04 CATALOGUE. It will interest you. H. H. BERQER & CO., 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Mentlop_ the Florists' Exchange when writing. J,' to >i-lnch K to Ji-lDch 12 10c; 1.5c : .■20c; 100 $ .50; .75; 1.00; 1000 54.00 6 00 0.00 CALLA ETHIOPiCA, WHITE. Extra fine center shoots. 4 to 5-inch circumference ^ 4 to (l-incb 6 to 7-lnch Monster .66c; .7.5c ; 1.00; 1.75: 4.50; 5..W; 7..50; 10 00: 40.00 50.00 70.00 Prices tor Freeslas and Callas i LILIUM HARRISII, BERMUDA. iclude de ivery. 5x7-incli 657-inch 7s9-incli « .6); .75; 1.00; 2.00; 3.75; 4.25; 8.00; 13.00. 33 00 40.00 72.00 9x11 inch. ... HENDERSON'S superior lILIUIIII HARRISII BULBS NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT 'I'be XRVE Rermnda Easter Lily (I.lliaiii Harrlsli), is our Great Specialty. We were the pioneer Introducers of It and have always been " Headquarters." ''We ^rlsh to lay particular stress upon the size and quality of our Bulbs -nbicli are larger, bealtli- ier aud toetter than those usually sold— lor the reason that no expense is spared in manuring and cultivating- Experience havlnjf shown us that bulbs so treated are incomparably superior to bulbs grown on Impoverished and unfertilized land year after year, which constitutionally weakens the bulbs and they give results accordingly. "Straws Show Which Way the Wintl Blows." "Last year we gave you but apart of our Barrisii Lily order; UiU season we wish to place our whole order with you, for we never had as good lilies as your stock pro- duced."—TME NOVA SCOTIA NURSERY, Halifax:, N. S. June 19, 1903. "I have hem growing your HarrisH bulbs for several years. Last season I divided my order, placing oiie-half with you and the other half with another prominent seedsman. Yours were the true Bermuda Barrisii, while the others were badly mixed ivith a worthless variety xvhich grew to enormous height with a very small JUmer. Your half -were all of an even siM with flowers of excellent quality. Ihadthehonor of having the finest lilies in Pittsburg from your bulbs. There wei-e but 50 of your plants diseased in the whole batch of 6,000 bulbs," WM. F. LAXJCH, Florist, Carrick, Pa. PRICES F. O. B. CARS N.Y. First Size Bulbs (5 to 7 inches in circumfer- ence). The best lor "Earliest" forcing and particularly for cutting "with long stems. Bulbs should produce from 4 to 6 flowers... Intermediate Size {Q to 7 inches in circum- ference). These are good bulbs for either pot culture or for cut flowers. The bulbw should produce from 6 to S flowers Extra. Size BnIt>S (7 to 9 incites in circum- ference). This is the most popular size to grow as pot plants for decoration and equally as valuable for cutting. Bulbs should produce from 12 to 18 flowers :u:onstrous Size Bnlbs (9^11 inclics in circumference). These make tine specimens for exhibition and decoration. As many as a hundred floorers have been produced from one bulb DOZ. 100 1000 $0.40 .50 1.00 2.00 $3.00 $28.00 3.50 32.00 7.00 65.00 I5.00l|40.00 Our Catalogue of FLORISTS' BULBS, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, etc,, now ready. Will be mailed on application to bona-fide Florists. PETER HEIMDERSOW ^ CO., 35 and 37,Cortlandt St., NEW YORK 124 The Florists' Exchange 400,000 California Privet HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. UeotloD tbe Florlgta' Bxcbaiige when writing. ^__ and more than 400 Tari- eties of HARDY OBNA- MENTAIi STOCK. Seed Trade RepoH, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Wlllard, Wethersfleld, Conn., pres- dent; C. N. Page, Des Moines, Iowa, vice-president; J. Chas. McCullough, Cin- cinnati, O., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland. O., secretary and treasurer; W. W. Templln, Calla, O., as- sistant secretary. A. Mitting, manager of the California Carnation Company, Loomis, Cal., says large-size calla bulbs are very scarce. John F. Croora & Bro., tuberose and caladium gronrers. Magnolia, N. C, re- port that the bulb crop looks very well at this time. MIDDDETOWN, N. T.— At the an- nual meeting of the stockholders and directors of the Cleveland Seed Com- pany, held at Rochester, N. T., July 21, Henry H. Pease was elected vice- president and a director for the ensu- ing year. Mr. Pease was married early in June to Miss Mary A. Horton, of this city. RALEIGH, N. C— Professor W. F. Massey has returned from a special trip to Duplin county, where he went to see the flower-growing farms which are proving so profitable in that section. There are a number of these farms. On one there are 50 acres of cannas, all In bloom. On another farm there is a new variety of tuberose, known as Armstrong ever-blooming. All the lat- ter flowers are the property of a St. Louis firm. This week a carload of tuberose, gladiolus, dahlia and other plants was shipped by one man. German Seed Crops, Sugar beets gave very unsatisfac- tory results last year, but have not been too scarce, not so many being wanted, consequently the demand could be met, and the expected higher prices did not materialize. Scarce, however, and much in demand last season, were white and red cabbages,- cucumbers, some lettuces. ZIttan onions and sev- eral kinds of peas. Runner beans and the wax podded French varieties, which had been held at high prices from the beginning, were sold out ear- ly. Values of the dwarf sorts were re- duced a little. One thing to be considered In con- nectio '. with the crops for the coming season Is that the seed of many kinds of plants did not ripen last year on account of the unfavorable weather; therefore, great quantities of Inferior and badly germinating qualities were thrown on the market, such seed be- ing sold by houses not considered flrst- class at low prices. There has al- ways been a demand for the good, new stock. Moreover, seed-growing has be- come a fad among the farmers, who. though they do not understand the work, cultivate without any calcula- tion, not knowing where to sell the seeds afterwards. This drawback Is apparent with crops such as spinach, radishes, peas, mangels, beets, etc. The past season in the seed business, how- ever, may be called good, the weather during May was fine for outside work, and the rainfalls in the middle of the month were very welcome, so that all stocks began to grow, and though April did some harm, that was well compen- sated later on. Rain is now -wanted everywhere; the whole month of June was dry, and our cereals, which began to develop excellently, have started to ripen before being fully matured. GERMAN SEEDS. Government Distribution of Seeds. The seedsmen's protest against the free distribution of seeds by the gov- ernment Is receiving almost universal and unqualified endorsement and ap- proval from the editors of the lay press of the country. Occasionally, however, there appears a discordant note, as witness the subjoined from the Tribune, of DIkon. California: The seedsmen of the United States are TOaklpg a protest against the Govern- ment practice of sending out free garden seeds from the Department of Agricul- ture. The protest is based on th« claim that the free seed proposition interferes seriously with and causes heavy losses to the trade. We believe the protest is not well based and cannot be substan- tiated by facts. The seeds are distributed through the newspapers and the post- offlces of the country. Each package of seed contains several varieties and but one package finds its way to each grower. While the aggregate of the amount dis- tributed is large the amount to each farmer is small and only large enough to make a successful experiment. The per- sons who use seed in large quantities de- rive no benefit from the free distribu- tion and the people who use government seed are not large enough patrons of the seedsmen to cause the loss they claim. Contrary to the claim we believe the free seed proposition is a stimulant to the production of garden truck. Many a farmer who in the past has given no at- tention to the production of his own vege- tables has by the free distribution prac- tice been induced to make the trial and being successful with the small package of seed given him by the government be- comes a patron of the seedsmen on a larger scale the following year. The thing for seedsmen to do is, to do more advertising and less complaining, and we believe the Department of Agriculture will prove a real benefit rather than a det- riment to the seed trade. The seed trade should certainly prof- it from this valuable gratuitous advice. Another up-state editor comments as under. After condemning free distri- bution of seeds by the government, he goes on to say The Seed Trade Association protests not only against the free seed distribu- tion, but against the seed testing stations. Tlie latter protest, at least, does not seem to be well founded, however justifi- able the former may be. It is certainly a legitimate function of the Department to protect the people against seeds that will not grow. If a seedsman deals in seeds that will grow, why should he ob- ject to the testing stations established by Secretary Wilson? He ought to wel- come the facilities provided by the gov- ernment for demonstrating the germinat- ing value of his product. Our lay friend does not seem to be aware that the seedsmen worthy of the name, at large expense to them- selves, maintain seed-testing grounds for the very purpose of finding out what seeds will and will not grow. There is no reason why government should be so solicitous about seeds any more than it should be over the shoes or pants worn by voters. As the country's conventionalities demand, all are equally necessary to man's com- fort and happiness on this sublunary sphere. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those vrho plant for profit :::::::: llentlon tb« Florlatfl' BxcbaDffe whes wrltlnK. nUFRNSEY BULBS as grown by HUBERT & CO.'I^td.,the largest Bulb and Plant Growers in the Channel Islands. are THE BEST. WELL 3IATURED,SOUNI>, RIPENED, EARtY— be sure to try them. Price lists quoting free deliverj' at New York. free on appli- cation to our representative, NICHOLAS LE PAGE, 46 South 12th Avenue, MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchamre wheo writing. EiGiiislor Ffmn TDBeiose Caladium Esculentum Bulbs. Canna Roots JohD F.croom & Bro., Growers, Magnoila N.C, UeptloD th» Florlata' ■xehaniw wban writing. PANSY SEED ^et^^ 1™^, S^ saving— large flowering, eveiy conceivable shade, color and marking. Pkt., 25c.; H oz.. $1.00; oz $3.00. Aslo at wholesale— Mr. B O'Neil. Florist, Elgin, 111., writes: " The best mixture of Panlee I ever had." FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florliti' Excbuse wben wrltliw. W. ^ T. SMITH CO. S.^-^vV^* Field Grown KOSES and CLEMATIS, ORNAMENTAL TREES SHRUBS and VINES. FRUIT TRBES. "Wholesale Trade Catalogrue on application. ZIRNCIEBEL Giant Pansies OF MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS Are the finest grade this season that we ever ^ent out, "When large size and colors are required, is growers, and knowing every strain of note in cultivation, 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. tfentlon the riorlsta' Bxchange whea writtHg. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50per 1 000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Uentlon the FIorlBts' Bxchanse when writing. FOTTLER'S ECLIPSE Greenliouse-gTo^vn seed, in trade packets ol about 2,000 seeds, §1.00. Finest strain ever offered; Immense spikes, highly colored and fragrant. Special strain for florists, trade pkt., 60 cts ; per ounce, $5.00. Choice strains of Florists Seeds and Bnlbs our Specialty. Trade catalog on application SCHLE6EL & FOTTLER CO., Boston, Mass. SEEDHMEN BULBS FOR WlDtei Forciog write for special prices James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York MIGNONETTE SEED Selected seed from Allen's Defiance stock, $1.00 per packet. Selected seed from May's stock, 25 eta. per pkt.; $3.00 per ounce. Perfectly clean seed, having heen picked over by hand. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention the PlorlatB* Bxchmga when wrtttog. CINERARIA Pkta. liarge Flowering, Splendid Mixed.. 50c. & $1.00 Large Flowering Dwarf, Splendid Mixed 50c.&$1.00 Primnla, Chinese Fringed, Sepa- rate or Mixed BOc. Pansy, Superb Mixed. Unexcelled Strain ^ ounce, 75c. ; oujice, $5.00 W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Uentlon the Florists* Bxchange when wrlttni. Get The Best MUSDROOM SPAWN New importation of choice spawn, which was made especially for us. by the most esperi- Kffll^ enced and reliable .fSmSA manufacturer in Bug- land, and can be relied upon. PRICES. ^f^.€» Per 100 lbs $6.00 ''''*"''^' Per 1000 lbs 55.00 250 lbs. and over at the 1000-lb. rate. Dreer's special mustaroom Circular Free HENRY A. DREER, ''tSUT^)^'' Mention the Florlste' Bxchange when wriUllg. Eatabllabed 1S02. ,1i FLORISTS are In-vlted to send for our ANNUAL TRADE LIST OF BULBS Jast Pnbllslied. NEW CROP Thorburn's Superb Pansy and Madame Perret Pansy NOW READY. Cycas Revoluta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt dt. New York Uentlon the Florlits' Bxehange whea wrttlns. eeeeeesssssessooeeoeeoeeseoesseesssoseeooeeoeesoseeeea DON'T BUY 8 until you have looked through our Special List 0 8 of Seasonable Stock, just mailed. Quality and § y Prices are right. 8 i WALTER MOTT SEED & BULB GO. | H JAMESTOWN, N. Y. | eeessseeeeeesosoeeseseeseoeeseessesosesososeeseessseso Ifc^ntion the FlorlBts' Bxcban|;e when writing. AuRuet 8, 1903 The Plorist-s' Hxchange 125 Giant Flowering American Show Pansy The very best strain for forcing. Trade pkt., 26c.; per oz., ^12.00. Calceolaria and Cin- erarm, W. & l>'s., extra selected strain, per pkt., 50c. Dracaena Indivisa, per oz., 40c. Suiilax Seed, per oz., 3Bc. ilfCCOCD & nnu seed merchants nCCDCll tt UUII| and GBOWEK8 114 CliamberB St.» NEW YORK, MentloD the Florists* Eichange when writing. S Columbian Prize Tn the Choicest Strain in the United States. FABQUHAK'S GIANT CKIMSON, FAR- UUHAB'S UIANT PINK, FARQUHAB'S GIANT WHITE, lOO seeds, $1.25 ; lOOO seeds, $10.00. Cash witli order. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NARCISSUS anil DAFFODILS FOB FORCING. We have over one million fine healthy bulbs. Don't fall to try them. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Ya. Uantlon th> Florlita' Exchange when writing. PANSY, MME. PERRET the Gold Medal pansy ; Trimardeau, giant yellow and fine mixed, Mile. Cecile Davy and Marguerite, Parisian, Eeaconsfield, Falaise. Special mixture for florists. See the Exchange, page 581, issue of May 30. Send for testimonials and prices. Special. For short time only. Any one order- ing a copy of Ward's "The American Carnation," at $3.50, through me, will receive i-i oz. of Mme. Perret Pansy Seed (value $1.25) free. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N. Y. Telephone, 34 Richmond Bill. Mention the Florliti' Exchange when writing. mHcissus m diffdoils For Forcing. We have over 40 acres devoted entirely to the culture of these beautiful harbingers of Spring. (Trade only). Before placing your orders write to W. MAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, England Uentlos tba riorliti' Hxdance vben wiltUc. DAMCICCHERR'S SELECT GIANT rMlMOlLO FLOWERED AND BUGNOT Given satisfaction past 23 years. My own growing, 14 oz., §1.25; 1 oz., $5.00; 4000 seeds SI. 00. Plants 250 or 1000, 35c. per 100 small size, 50c. larger size. For 2000 or more, and for new varieties of Geraiiiuina, Itedding: Begonias, Alter- uantlieran, Coleus, Etc., please write, DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN ©B"o"\^r C3roic> Sooc3. Saved from finest stock. Largest flowering, beautiful colors. Finest mixed, 3000 seeds, 5;1.00 : i4 pkt., 60c. ; 1 oz., $5.00 : 2 02., $9.00; 3 oz., $12.00. Blue, black, red, white and yellow, in separate colors, 60c. per pkt. Gash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. Lock box 254. Grower of the Finest PansleB. Uentlnn thp norista' Blxchange whea writing. Pansy Seed ROEMER'S Extra Select Superb Giant PRIZE PANSY SEED My Own Growing, New 1903 Crop. Price, mixed seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00 ; % oz., $1.50; % oz.,'$2.50; loz., $5.00; X lb. $14.00; % lb. $25.00; 1 lb. $50.00. Cash With Oedek. Plants Ready SeptemTjer 1. PETER BROWN, Pansy Seed Grower, LANCASTER, PA. Uentlon the Florlat.' Bxchang. when wHtlng. XXX PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE. Ready for 3-inch pots. Well known as the finest large-flowering trlnged varieties grown. Single and Double, named or mixed, ?2.00 per 100 ; extras added liberally, CYCLAMEN CICANTEUM. Finest mixed, strong, 21/2 In., »4.00 per 100. CINERARIA. Large- flowering dwarf . mixed, ready for 3 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. P„; ,__„_._._ 0.»».»».#J IMPROVED CHINESE, finest grown large-flowering fringed. I I 111 lOSG w66CJ single and double, fifteen varieties mixed, 600 seeds, $ 1 .00 ; half pkt., BO cts. Have also the varieties separate. PANSY FINEST GIANTS The best large flowering varieties, critically selected. Mixed, 5000 seeds, $1.00; half p]£t., 50 cts. ; per oz., $4.00 ; highly praised by our many florist customers. SS" SOO Seeds of GIANT "Mme. PERRET" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. Daisy, Finest Double Giant, pure white apd rose, mixed or separate, 1000 seeds, 25c. CINERARIA. Finest large flowering dwarf , mixed, 1000 seeds, 50 cts. Cash. AU packets contain liberal extra count of seeds. JOHN F. RUPP, ^FfiSS^JlE^ Shiremanstown, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. _^___^ LILIUM HARRISII bill' From our own grower. -WE OFFER ONI«Y FIRST QCAIrlTY. >^o cheap lots bought of questionable sources. We also offer from the most reliable sources Roman Hyacintlis, Paper "White Xarcissus, Freesia, Calla, all Forcingr Bulbs. Write fpj pritjes. VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., Nes^^ork Dreer'S^flower Seeds For Present Sowing. Giant Cyclajten. HOLLYHOCK. The seed offered has been saved from strong healthy plants, and form the finest doable-flowering strain. Tr. pkt. Oz. Double Pink $0 25 $1 00 '• Maroon 25 100 Red 25 1 00 * Salmon Rose... 25 100 '' "White 25 1 00 ** Yellow 25 1 00 *' Mixed. All colors 20 75 A I'l e ET h e u y . Double fringed 25 100 Single mixed 15 50 MIGNONETTE. For Florist's use we especially" recom- mend the following: Tr. pkt, Oz. Defiance. Very large spikes $0 16 $0 50 Goliath. Giant spikes, estra fine 25 1 00 MacUet. True select stock of this fine sort 15 50 Miles Hybrid Spiral. A fine outdoor sort, lb., $1.25 10 15 MYOSOTIS. (Forget-Me-Not.) Tr. pkt. Oz. Alpeslris. Blue $0 15 $0 40 —Eliza Fanrobert. Blue, large flowering... 15 50 —Royal Blue. Upright grower, blue 30 2 00 —Victoria. Blue ; very fine 25 1 00 Dissitiflora. Clear blue; early flowering 30 200 Palustris. True Forget- me-not 30 1 50 — Semperflorens. Ever- blooming 30 160 BELLIS PERENNIS. (Double Daisy.) Tr. pkt. Oz. Lonfffellow. Double pink $0 60 *2 50 Snowball Best double white, ... 60 2 50 Giant Keel. Various Hhadts of red 50 2 50 Finest Mixed. Best obtainable , , 40 2 00 CINERARIA. Our prize strain of Hybrid Cineraria is the finest procurable. Our choice strain is also very good. H Tr. Tr. pkt. pkt. Dreer's Prize Tall.. ?0 60 $1 00 '* " Dwarf 60 1 00 *' Choice Tall 60 " '* Dwarfs • 50 Double Flowering 60 1 00 Stellata (Star Cineraria). Mixed.. 60 100 CYCLAMEN. (New crop now ready.) Our entire stock of these are grown for us by one of the best growers in Europe. They have given the best of satisfaction in the past and we feel sure will continue to do so. Tr. pkt. Oz. Persicum, finest mixed $0 30 $2 00 100 1000 seeds, seeds. Giganteum, whit« $0 75 $6 00 " "White, "with car- mine eye 75 6 00 •' rose 75 6 00 blood red 75 6 00 " Finest Mixed. Only good colors. 60 5 00 Tr. pkt. Papilio (Butterfly Cyclamen) $1 00 Double Flo-wering. Mixed colors 100 Alba. Pure white. Alba Magnitica. The finest white.. Chisw"icb: Red, Brilliant red Holborn Blue. An odd shade Kermesina Splendeua. crimson .. .. 14 Tr. Tr. Pkt. Pkt. )60 60 60 60 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 Deeeb's Dwaef Prize Cineeaeia. PANSY. We fully realize the importance of send- ing out only the beat qualities of Pansies. Our stocks are received from careful grow ers and are not surpassed either for quali^ or f^erminatlon. For full list see our cur- rent trade catalogue. Tr. pkt. Oz. Dreer's Royal Exhibition. Our finest mixture, both for size and coloring, form and texture perfect, i-i oz., $1.25. $0.50 $8 00 Dreer's Preminna. A very choice strain of fine flowering sorts and in fine colors 50 -t 00 Giant Trimardeau. Mam- moth flowering and in a good range of color 30 125 Mme. Perret. Very profuse blooming and many fine shades of color. Especially rich in red shades 50 500 KngUsh Large Flowering. Mixed 25 T 00 Very Fine Mixed. Excellent grade 20 75 Good Mixed. A good mixture at the price 15 50 FRINGED CHINESE PRIMULAS. Our supply of these we procure from the be^t sources, and sure to give the satue satisfaction in the future that it has in th,e past. 14 Tr. Tr. pkt. pit. Rosy Morn. A fine pink $0 60 $1 00 Rubra. Deep red GO 100 Fern-leaved. Milled colors 80 1 00 Dreer's Choicest mixed. Made up ~ out of the finest named varieties; the j best procurable _ 60 1 00 HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. Ilentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. i26 The Plorists' Hxchange FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock JESSAMINE, FLA. The Jessamine Gardens, iCentiojD the Florlata' Bichapge when writing. Hollaad Nursery Stock Ask for Our Catalogue. It Will Interest You. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. UentioD the FlorUts* BichanBO when ^rltlnfir. P. OIWERHERH 1125 sammll kw., JERSEY CITY» N, J. JUST RECEIVED FROM 00» HOLLABD NUSSESIES:: Rhododendroiu, Azaleas, Spinea Japonica, Lilium Specioium, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilaa, Hydrangea in Sorb. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. Plaices MODER.ATE.' Meptlon the FlorlBtB' Erobancp whpp wrlUng. Shade Trees. SHRUBBERY. Evergreens in fireat Variety. Ask lor descriptive catalogue and price list. I\/I >^ FR For cemetery and park work. Good field-grown clumps, $6.00 per 100. . „ . ^ PRIVET, 9 in. to 12 in., well rooted. It set out soon in hedge row will get good start tills Fall for growth another year. J1.25 per 100; 500 or more. $1.00 per 100. F. O. B. Express. Cash with order. F. A. BOLLES East lOth St. & Ave. L, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Eichange when writing. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, riass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AM) OTHBB HAEDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogue. 25 cts. per 100; fl.25 per 1000. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. Mention the Plorlflts' Bx^ang* whoD wrltiiic* CABBAGE Early and Late Flat Dutch, Savoy and other varieties, 26 cts. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. COT I e O V White Plume, Golden Heart, C !• " ■» • Giant Pascal, and other varie- ties, 25 cts. per 100; $1 00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. TOMATOES ^ertoix,^" '""■■ '"" PARSLEY CASH WITH OKDEE. See our Flower Plant Adv. in this issue. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the riorlBta' Bxidiange when wrltlU' celerTplants for Everybody. Transplanted, stocky plants. Far superior to tl^ose usually sold. Varieties: White Plume, Giant Pascal, Fin de Sieele, Schumacher, Perfection Heart- well Erfurt Celeriac. Per 1000, S2.50; 500, $1 25 ; 250, 75c. In lots of 5000 and over, S2.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. B. DU RIE RAHWAY, N. J. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. SPRIN6FIELD NEW JERSEY. Whole'sal. "trees and plants In full assortment TradeCataloen. F. & F. NURSERIES Mention th« Florists' Bichante when wrtttnt. 15,000 Pot=Grown Strawberry Plants It planted now wUl produce a lull crop of LARGE LUSCIOUS STRAWBERBIES IN « We have these In Stock In fifteen of the best varieties. Suhmlt your list of wants for special low quotations. T.'Ji DWYER & SOMi """anBe county Nurseries, Box 20, QomWall, Ni Yi THE LJLRGrESX SXOCK^ OF SPECIMEN IS/I .rvii oust OWN GROWING. THEY LIFT WITH GOOD MJkl,!^. CAN BE MOVED NOW. KOR rMCES STATE 8I«E AND QUANTITY DESIRED. hmmu NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phlla.,Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. 100,000 Geroan Iris Choicest A''arieties, strictly true to name, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name, my selection of varieties, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Mention the Flortaf Bxehang* when writing We offer at wholesale a lull line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write UB for close prices on anything wanted In the line of Nursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochesteri N.Y. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO, RS^rie's BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Mxaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Qrown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H. P. Roses, Etc. No Agents Catalogue free on demand. No Agents Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our ex- tensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Stocli J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous (Jolorado Blue Spruces— pure8t,blueBtstrain Mention the Florists' Dxchange when writing SMILAX PLANTS 2 In., strong, bushy, ?9.00 per 1000; $1.00 per 100. CELERY Transplanted Plants. Strong, well hardened, ?2.00 per 1000; 10,000 lor $18.00. Boston Market and White Plume. Other kinds later. CABBAGE Fine, large fleld-grown plants, Brunswick and Danish Ballhead. ?1.00 per 1000; 10,000 lor $6.50. Xarger lots very low. CASB, PLEASE. R.KILBOURN, CLINTOM, NEW YORK. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NURSERYMEN and others having good, clean, sharp photographs of subjects of interest to the trade, such as Shadk & Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, Hedges, etc., etc. are asked to kindly com- municate with the publishers of the Florists' Exchange, 2 buane St. , New York City. Mention th« Florists' Bieh«n»« when writing. Nursery Department AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN ' N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn., presi- dent; F. A. Weber, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; George C. Seager, Rochester, \ N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, i N. T., treasurer. ■ , SPRINGFIELD, O.— W. H. Smith & Son, nurserymen, filed a banliruptcy ' petition in the United States District Court last weelc. Liabilities, $20,067; no assets. Eng-lish Daisies. When in cultivated ground the Eng- lish daisy is apt to Winter-lvill with "Us, but when in sod, its natural condition anyway, it gets through the Winter fairly well. The late Charles H. IMiller had a few plants of this daisy in the grass of his lawn; and in Dr. Darrach'S garden there was- a plant or two in the grass for some years. Recently, in Ivy H'll Cemetery, the writer saw a dozen or more in the grass of a lot, many of them in flower, which had, apparently, been secured, intentionally or other- wise, through the sowing of grass seed. All these localities are in Germantown; Pa., a place somewhat favored in a climatic way, many plants thriving there not doing as well in other parts. But wherever it may be, it is certain the daisy has a better chance in sod than elsewhere, there being some pro- tection in Winter from the grass. Many a one from the old country would be glad to have this reminder of by- gone days in his garden. Varieg-ated Ash-Leaved Maple. Nurserymen are often asked why they do not have in their collection the variegated ash-leaved maple, which, is such a beautiful and prominent tree in many parts of Europe. It is not for want of trying that they do not keep it. Time and again it has been tried, and, in a general way, it may be said, that it cannot be grown here. Of course, it is hardy enough, as the par- ent form is a native of this country, but it possesses a variegation which burns out under our hot suns. There are variegations that will stand our suns and others that will not, and the variegated ash-leaved maple belongs to the latter class. There is a thinness about the leaves which seems to be- speak of what will happen it when the hot sun plays on it. Although unfitted for general planting, it will do well in CALIFORNIA PRIVET A SPECIALTY 500,000. All sizes. $1 00, $2.00, $3.00, f 4.00 per 100. Write for prices on large lots. ATLANTIC COAST NURSERIES, Office, 606 Fourth Ave., Asbury Park, N. J. EvErgMEin 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. MeatioD the FlorlaU' Bxchanee when writioE. EVERGREENS NORWAY SPRUCE, 3 ft. to 4 ft , 4 ft. to 5 ft., 5 ft. to 6 ft. . G ft. to 7 ft. „ .^ . ARBOR VIT^, 4 ft. to 5 ft., 5 ft. to 6 ft., G ft. to 7 ft. , 7 ft. to S ft. , finely furnished. All kinds of Everg:reens in stock. OAK PARK NURSERIES, Patchogue, L.I. (M. F. Tiger, Proprietor.) Uantlnn the Florists' Hxctange when writing. MsBttoB til* florists' BxAssc* wbra wiltliic. 0OO00OO00OOOOOOOOOOOO0< CALIFORNIA PRIVET ANY SIZE DESIRED. Contracts for fall delivery solicited. Car lots a specialty. Prices given upon application. J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N.J. JOOOOOOOOOOOOO© OOOGOOOOOOOOf HtBtln tb* riMlits' Bxebang* wk*a wrtUac. August 8, 1903 The Plorists' Exchange 127 f COMPARISONS ARE ODIOUS | 3 Nevertheless, we wish to give every Florist attending the Convention at Milwaukee a chance fto compare original cases of our "Three= Leg- Brand" Bermuda Lilies with ordinary stocks. "THREE-LEG BRAND" is the cleanest and healthiest on the market. We shall exhibit bona fide sample cases, not a few specimens selected for the occasion. DO NOT FAIL TO INSPECT OUR EXHIBIT which will include couD storage; uuium uongifuorum 7 to 9 inch bulbs, as sound and solid as when they were put on ice last November. The retarding of these is no longer an experiment, but an unqualified success. Our bulbs are imported and specially packed for this purpose. Do not confound these with left-over stock that may be offered cheap elsewhere, and which would only lead to disappointment and be dear at any price. Do not place your orders for French Romans, Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora and Christmas Forcing Narcissus Trumpet Major, before getting our prices. To arrive shortly: New shipment of Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii, the most profitable Orchid for Florists. OUR SALESMEN WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. 812-814 Creanwich Street, Importers, Exporters and Corner Jane Street, |\|p\A/ Yni-lr Hitv TELEPHONE, 4390 SPRING IHCW fUFR. V^ I IJf Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and Plants Mention the_Florists^Eschange_when writing. a situation fairly shaded from the sun, especially after mid-day. It is not un- common to see fairly good specimens in such situations. This variety is propagated by budding and grafting it on the common ash- leaved maple stock. Budding is done in August; grafting in April. Golden-Leaved Evergreens. Since June there have been frequent rains in the vicinity of Philadelphia, and, as a consequence, the growth on all outdoor plants is rich and strong. It is particularly noticeable on the evergreens, and in the case of those having golden foliage it is the source of much beauty. Besides the grand effect of these gol- den foliaged trees and shrubs on lawns, many florists And use for them as af- fording a basis of supply for bright twigs of green for employment in their business. Some of the golden retino- sporas and junipers are particularly valuable for this purpose. For afford- ing a supply of twigs nurserymen sometimes keep old specimens of no use for selling; maybe one-sided speci- mens, and these, too, give what cut- tings are wanted for propagating uses. It does not answer to cut plants de- sired to be sold, unless it be to cut one down almost entirely, to let it grow again and form a shaplier bush. Those who have calls for decorating would find a few large bushes of these ever- greens from which to cut branches very useful. Hardiness of Gardenia and Camellia, and Other Notes. The followiilg interesting notes on gardenias, camelias and figs, from a private letter of Professor Massey, from Raleigh, N. C, will, I am sure, greatly interest the readers of the Florists' Exchange: Gardenia florida lives here outdoors, but does not look happy and never grows very tall without being cut back somewhat by a severe Winter. But drop off on the coast plain, and the gar- denia grows into bushes ten feet or more in height, and as much through, far north of Raleigh and even up to Norfolk, where the Winters are more severe than here, so far as the mercury tells us. It is our dry, sharp cold, I suppose, and the humidity of the coast that makes the diiference. Camelias live here without a singed leaf, but they do not develop into the trees that they make on the coast. I measured a camellia in the coast coun- try the stem of which girthed 48 inches, a magnificent pyramid from a foot from the ground and fully 15 feet high, I mk"m ^H P-^ jM ^H^'^^l ^Bi^^'^tB E^H ^^V i-in. pots, 4 leaves. 5 5 to6 5 to 6 6 to 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Per doz. S to 10 In. high $1 25 12 to 15 16 to 18 18 to 20 20 to 24 20 to 22 28 to 30 30 to 36 30 to 36 36 38 to 42 42 42 to 48 2 00 , 4 60 . 7 50 . 9 00 Per 100 Per 1000 $10 00 $90 00 15 00 36 00 60 00 70 00 140 00 326 00 Each ..$1 00 ,. 1 26 .. 1 50 .. 2 00 .. 2 60 .. 3 60 . 4 00 .. 6 00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA Per doz. 2M-in. pots, 4 leaves, 8 to 10 in. high $1 26 6 5 to 6 6 to 6 6 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 12 to 16 16 to 18 18 to 20 28 to 30 30 to 32 32 to 36 36 42 42 2 00 4 60 7 50 Per 100 $10 00 15 00 35 00 60 00 Per 1000 $90 00 140 00 325 00 Each ..?1 00 .. 1 25 .. I 50 2 00 2 60 3 00 4 ft. high 4 00 4to4V4 " 6 00 KENTIA FORSXERIANA Each 9-in. pots. Cleaves, 61/2 to 6 ft. high ?6 00 10 ■■ Gto7 •■ 6y2to6 •■ 760 10 " Ct07 " 6 ■' 1000 10 " 6to7 " 6 '■ 12 50 12-in. tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 ft- high 20 00 12 " 6to7 •' 7to8tt.high 25 00 MADE-ITP KENTIA FORSXERIANA All of these are extra good value. 4-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot, 16 to 18 in. high, pretty stock for retailing, ?4.60 per doz. ; $36.00 per 100. Each 6-ln. pots. 4 plants in a pot per doz., $6.00 ?0 60 2 to 3 10 ■' 3 10 '■ 4 9-in. tubs, 3 12-in. pots, 3 to 4 10-in. tubs, 3 12 " 3 4 ft. high... ■ 3^2 " ... ■ 4y2 " ... ■ ^Vi ■• ... ■6Hto6 " ' 6 '7 2 50 6 00 7 50 8 00 12 60 15 00 20 00 1,ATANIA BORBONICA Per doz. Per 100 2-in. pots i SO 60 2)i-ln. pots "" 3-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 6 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 7 to 8 , 12 to 15 In. high 1 00 15 " 2 50 18to20 ■' '.. 6 00 28to30 80to36 '■ ?4 00 5 00 8 00 20 00 50 00 Per 1000 $30 00 40 00 Each ..$1 50 ,. 2 60 For a complete list of Palms, as well as for all other Decorative Stock, also Bulbs and Season- able Flower Seeds, see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. LOW PRICE. QUICK PROFIT. The HDoa Foster Fein NOW READY The most graceful Nephrolepsis grown ; very popular; v6ry prolific. Beautiful plants, out from bench, $35, $50, }76 per 100. Small plants. 3-4 fronds, $10 per 100 ; $80 per 1000 Potplants, 3-in.,$20p6r 100; 6-in.,$l; 7-ln,$2i 8-in., $3; 9-in., $4 each. Larger plants on appli- cation. 10,000 KENTIA PALMS. I U CnCTCD 45 Krng Street, L. n. rUOlCn, Dorchester, Mass. Mention the FlorlBta' Bzcbanga when writing. Uentlon the rlorlsta' Bicbange when wllttng. All sold out of 2}4-3)4 and 4 In. sizes, but still have a fine lot of good, strong stock from 3 in. pots left, at $8.00 per 100. Cash with order. Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N, J. Uentfon the Floriita' Bxehanffe wben writinf. iWinmsira I STILL HAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PLANTS FOR LATE PUNTJNG OR STOCKING UP. See Issue of June 20. Special low prices on Palms to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool grown and well- shaped plants. None better. Areca Ijnt«sceiis, 3 plants to pot, 4, 6 and 6 In., $26.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. KentiR Belmoreana and Forsterlana, 3,4, 5 and 6 in., $12.00, $26.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. Dracsena Indivlsa, 3 In., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Enelisli Ivy, 2 and 3 in., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Boston Fern, 5 In., $30.00 per 100. From bed, fOr 2 in.. 3 in. and 4 in. pots, $4.00, $8.00 and $16.0o per 100. Cash or 0. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS. ''TT' Uentlon the riorlsta' Exchange when writing. Baf e Ho Eniptji HoDses Good fortune Is a ohum of Industry and Opportunity. Have you anything to do to- morrow, do it to-day. This is your chance to lay in a Btock of Godfrey AschjnajiiL's tip-top ARAUGARIA EXGELSA They surely cannot fall to help to fill your treas- ure bos. They will grow into money for you while you're asleep. We are headquarters for this great favorite among decorative plants; our houses are full of the choice April importation, no seedlings. Raised in Belgium from top cuttings only. Here is my very lowest quotas tlons. Who can beat such stock as I offer for the money? each BVa In. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 1 0 to 1 0 In. high, BOc. By2 " 3 to 4 " 10 to 12 very broad 60c. By2 " 3 to 4 " 13to1S " 7Bc. 6 In. pots, 4 to B tiers, 1 6 to 1 9 In. high, 80c., 90c. to $1.00 each. K:entla Forsterlana, 6V4 in. pots, 36 to 42 in. high, 76o. to $1.00 each. Cycas Revolnta, (Sago Palm) very fine, 6 in. to 7 in. pots, from 3 to 4, 6, 6, 7, 8 leaves, at 10c. per leaf. Boston Ferns, 5 in pots, 26c. to 35o. each. i^sparaKUS Plnmosus Manas, 3 In. pots, $10.00 per 100. Salantim or Jernsalem cherries, to close out, 2K in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Heliotrope, blue, 4 In., suitable to force on bushes, $7.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state if pots are wanted. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Phono, Tioga, 3669A. MentiaB th* Florlits' ■lekaai* «ka wiMa*. August 8, 19 3 The Florists' Exchange 129 THE PIERSOI FERN 'Nephrotepis Piersoni* THE MOST VALUABLE NOVELTY INTRODUCED IN YEARS. AWARDED SIX GOLD MEDALS -BY- THE SOCrETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. "The only gold medal ever awarded by the National Society." THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. " For the bast hortienltural novelty." THE BIQ KANSAS CITY EXHIBITION. " For the best new plant of sterling merit." CHICAQO HORTICULTURAL £0C1ETy{' THE MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. "A rare distinction, having been awarded only a very few times in the history of the Society." THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCI- ETY. " The star of the show." THE PROVIDENCE (R. I ) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETV. The judges recommended tlie highest award possible in the gift of the Society." Silver Medals, Certificates of Merit, Etc., Wherever Exhibited. The highest honors that can be bestowed on any Horticultural Movellty in America, and an endorsement never before received by any new plant, testifying to the sterling merit of NEPHROLE.PIS PIERSONI. SEEING 15 BELIEVING. See Onr Laiye Exilt at me IQILWBUKEE COHYEPH. We have a magnificent stock of lar2;e specimens for Fall trade in 5 in., G in., 8 in., 10 in. and 12 in. pots; also a grand Irit of young stock in 2^^ in. pots for growing on. FULL DESCRIPTION AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Hu(lsoD, N. Y. WS^B ^^^ UeDtloQ the Florists' Grand specimens. 2-3 ft., full character, 7 in. pots, Se.OOperdoz.; 3-4 ft., very showy, $10.00 per doz. P. RECLINATA 2iiU>3 ft., se.OOper doz. Send for full list. ReasonerBros.,°#ir' Exchange when writing. BOSTON FERNS I make a specialty of Nephrolepls Exaltata Bostoniensis. $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. Taken from bench. KLEWTIAS Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4 in. pots, $8.00 per doz.; 7 in: pots, $2.00 to $2.50 each; larger plants, »3 0O to $15.00 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 2ii in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 3ii in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3M in. pots, $18.00 per 100, ASPARAGUS SPKENGEKI, 3ii in. pots, tlO.OO per 100. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. lleDtloQ the FlorlatB* BxehADfre wheo wrltiiic. Palni!i,Feni!i,ll[iiDGa[ia!i Ferns, 4 In. assorted, $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 2« In. assorted, fine stock, $3.00 per 100. Latania Borbonica. Reduced Prices. 3-in pots, $8.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz.: 5-in. pots, $26.00 per 100; $3.60 per doz.: 8-iii. pots $40.00 per 100; $6.00 per doz.; from 8-ln. pots aiidlarger, $2.50 each and upward, accordingto size. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, from m-ln. pota, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, tl2.00; 4-ln. pots, «25.00; 6-in. pots, $50.00. 6-iii. pots, *16.00per doz.; from 7-in. pots and upward, at $1.76 to MS.OO each. Areca liUtescens, 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, $40.00 per 100: $6.00 per doz.. Fine stock of larger plants, from $1.60 upward. Araucaria Excelsa, from 50o. upward. Fine plants. Araucaria Compacta,, from $1.00 upward. Fine plants. Phoenix Recllnata, 4 in. pota, at $20.00 per 100; 6 in. pots. $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; 8 in. pota, t8^ per doz. Larger plants from $1.00 upward. Phcenix Canariensis, fine speclmenB, from $2.00 to $36.00 each. L. D. Telephone 872a. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Ueotlon tbe Flortsts' Oxclwngs wbeo wrttlnc. BOSTON FERNS Fine Decorative Stoclc. fi in. pots, 60c. ; 8 in. pans, 75c, ; 10 in. pans' $1.25; 12 in. pans, s>.60. JOHN R. JOHNSOIV, 260 Franldin Ave., Passaic, N. J. Uentlon the Florists* Ezchanee when wrlttne. JOSEPH HEAGOGK Wyncote, Pa. GKOWEB OF Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Uentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2% inch, fine stock $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Lygodium Scandens 2% inch, strong, for planting for strings, $20.00 per 1000. Adiantum Cuneatum strong, 3 inch |5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Ferns, for Dishes 50,000 of them Satisfaction or money back. C.F.BAKER&SON UTICA, N.Y. Uentlon the Florists' Ezcbange when writing. BSPBSIIfillli SPBENIiEill Seedlings, stron $1.00 per 100. prepaid to your addre.sa at Nutt Geraniums ^ In., $1.35 per 100. $1.35 per 100. S. A SMILAX E. I. RAWLINGS, Qual(ertown.Pa. UentloD the FlorlatB* Exchanse when writing. WELL CROWN SPRENGERI PLANTS Per 100 1000 For .S-lnch pots $2. .SO $20.00 Seedlings 75 5.00 SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, "^1:"^ 6112-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. WpnTliMi Th** KlnrinrH' (OscbHDK^ wdf'n WTltlne BspaiagflSPlDinoiiDiillaiiDS Fine planta, 2J^ inch pots $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SMILAX, fine, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. WM. KEIR, Pikesville, Md. Mf^otloD the Florists' BxchanEe when writing. Fine 2 in. stock, 2% cts. Primula ready August 15. Give your order now. CAPSICUM ANNUUM, field plants, in bloom, short and stocky. Cash. Bargain at 3 cts. CHAMBERSBURG. PA. Upntlon th^ Floriaty' Bichange when writing. '•» THE BOSTON FERN FROM BENCHES. $5.00 per 100; 140.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. Fine, bushy plants, 75c. and $1.00 each. JOHN SCOTT KEAP STREET GREENHOUSES Brooklyn, N.Y. X Telephone 1207 Williamsburg Meotloiii tti> Florlit*' Biclunc* whem ifiUiat. *^ J 30 The JPIorists' Exchange WIETOR BROTHERS Wholesale Growers of CtT TLOWERd 51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. STRONG ^^^ ^^ ^S& "VZ* ^H& 3-inch JCm» ^i^ 8^ JCm 8^ Exceptionally Fine Healthy Stock at Special Very Low Prices to make Room. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 3 inch $40 00 per 1000 strong, 2% inch 25.00 METEOR and IVORY, 3 inch, very fine 45.00 IVORY and QOLDEIT GATE, 2]i inch 25.00 (ty Special Offer— 100 at 1000 Rates. W. H. GULLETT & SONS Lincoln, III. 600 GOLDEN GATE ROSES Strong own root stock, from 3>i In. pots. $4.C0 per 100. Will 6X';haiige lor Carnation plants. Onaway Greenhouses, Boonton. N. J. Mentlog tbf KlorlHta' Brcbauite when writing. WE OFFER A Beautiful Stock of Kentia Belinoreaiia, Keutia Helinoreana, Kentia Beliitoreana, Latania Borltonica, Latania Borbouiea, Lataiiia Borboiiica, Biota, Aiirea Naua, Biota Aui-ea Nana, Inches 12-15 18-20 20-21 12-15 15 lS-20 bize pots. Sin. 4 in. 4 in. Char. Per leaves. 100. 5 $18.00 :t-4 5 4 in. 4 in. 4 in. 12-15 very compact. lS-24 very rompait, 15-18 very Bhapely, 20-24 very shapely, 30.00 50.00 15.00 20.00 30.10 20.00 40.00 25.00 30.00 Cedrus Deodara, Cedrus Deodara, Orau^cs, best eortfi;, -zrafted on Citrus tri- foliata. Bearing sizes— 12 in., 4 in. pots, bushy 20.00 15-18 in., 4in.pot8. bnshy 30.00 Kiim Kwats, 10-12 in., 4 in. pots, bushy . 20.00 Exocltorda Granditlora, Jh-24 in., very bushy, transplanted H.OO Exocliorda Grandiflora, 2-3 ft., heavy. .. 12.00 Mydrang:ea, Rosea, Thos. Hogg, etc., strong, field-grown, well branched— 12-15 in s.Oo 24-36 in 12. Oq Not li-sB than 40 of a sort at 100 rates. We also offer an immense Stock of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Azaleas, Camellias, and other Stock suitable for Landscape work. No Disease or Insei-ts on our Stock. Cataloyrues sent on application. P.J.BEIIGKMlllSGOMPlNr, Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GA. Inc. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in tlie World. SANDER & SONS, I'^Xr Agent, A. DIMMOOK. 136 Liberty Street, New York Olty. LATANIA BORBONIGA Clean, liealtby, strong:, In 6 In. pots, $2.50 perdoz.; $20.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS Strong, froTTi 6 in. pote, $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville Va Mention the FlorlBts* Ezchanee wbeo wrltlnfr- ■ ROBT. CRAIG & SON ■ ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ ■ ...CARNATIONS... ■ I and Novelties In Decorative Plants ■ jf Market and 49tli Sts., FUIadelplila, Fa. ]| ■■■■■■■■■■■HaaiHHHi ■■■■■■■ Ifentlon tbe Florlsti' Bzcbange when wrttlna. KENTIA BELMOREANA 12 ill. liigli from top to pot, 4-6 Ic-avea. 15 ID. •■ ■■ '• 4-6 '■ 18in. " " '■ 20-22 in. higli " ' 24-2(iin. Per 100 ..$2.5 00 . . 30 CO . 35 00 . , 40 00 . SO 00 Plants .ire very line; home ei'own. C order, please. A. SGHULTHEIS, College Point, L. I„ N. Y. Ifentlon the Florlats' Bzcbanga when wrltlnir. We Crow Nbthing B -PALMS, FERNS, FICUS. Etc. And have devoted 65,000 feet to their culture exclusively. Our stock ia light and cool grown. The palms are hard and leathery, of deep color, and they will not go back on you or turn yellow, as the hurried or imported stock will. The prices are low. Let us send you a trial order and you will be pleased. We prefer to deal with the Trade direct rather than sell to jobbers only, as we have done so far. Come to see our place after the Convention; it is very centrally located and we will be pleased to entertain you. Stock Ready Now. BOSTON I'BRNS, leaves about 5 inches wide- Leaves. Length. Doz. 100 5 in. pans (pot grown) 8 to 10 m to 20 $4.00 $30.00 5in. pans " extra 12 to 14 18 to 24 5.00 40,00 From benches- Ready for 4 in 8 to 10 20 3.00 24.00 Sin 10 24to28 5.00 40.00 eto7in 10tol2 28to34 8.00 50.00 Specimens, $2.00 to $5.00 each. KENTIA BELMOREANA— Inch, Leaves. Height. Doz. 100 2ii 3to4 8 $1.00 $8.00 3 4toS 10tol2 2.50 14.60 4 6to8 12tol5 4.00 2S.0O 4 5to6 I6tol8 4.60 35.00 6 5toe 18to22 6.50 .56.00 6 5toe 22to24- ... 8.00 64 00 8 6to7 24to28 12.00 93 00 6 6to7 28to28 15.00 110 00 6 7to8 2ilto30 17.00 125 00 6 7to8 30to32 20.00 165.00 7 7 to 8 3 to 4.... $4. 60 each. 8 7 to 8 5 to 7.... 7.00 each. KENTIA In. Leaves. 4 4 to 6 5 5 5 5 6 5 e 5 FORSTERIANA— Height 16 to 22 24 to 28 28 to 32 32 to 38 28 to 32 6 5 32 to 38 (! 5 36 to 38 7 5 to G 40 to 48 8 G to 7 48 to 64 ARECA LlTESCEiStS Pots. Leaves. 5 10 to 12 Extra 5 10 to 12 These are extra fine value. PANUANUS IITILIS Per doz. Per 100 $4.00 to $6.00 $30.00 to $45.00 00 8.00 B.OO 12.00 18.00 24.00 36.00 to 60.00 $5,00 to $10,00 each. 48,00 64,00 70.00 SG.OO 140.00 175.00 Per doz, $6.00 9.00 Ready forG in. or 7 in in. pots, finest color, Per 100 $48.00 70.00 perfect, $G.0O to $;).00 per doz.: $48 to $70 per 100. PANUANUS VBlTCHII-l) in. to 7 In., $1.00 to S3.00 each. I.ATANIA UORBONICA-Fine, short stubby stock, 5 in, pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 18 inches high, $5..50perdoz.; $42.00 per 100. FICCS ELASTICA (Belgian i-C in. pots, $8.00 per doz. ; $li.'i.00 per 100. EBERT FUCHS FLORAL CO., (Established 18«4) Oh'innnn III . 2045-59 N. Halsted St., UlllbagO, III. Sole Chicago Florist Awarded Medal on Palmg at Columbia Eiposition. Uentlon the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS Fine plants out of 2ii in., $2. CO per 100; $1.5.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, - - Bristol, Pa. Mention the FlorJHts' Exchange when wrltlpg. Have just received a shipment of 6ETTLETII TBIWHE Which I ofier for sale at a low price. All arrived in fine condition- Have other importations coming. Correspondence solicited and in- spection invited. THOMlSJDIIEMMIIiils,N.J. Telephone 30 F. Mpntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS, PALMS, ASPARAGUS, PRIMROSES Pteris Tremula. Short bushy stock from 2^a in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Phoenix CanarienHiR. Excellent values at $1.60 and $2.00, from 7 and 8 in. pots, FULL LINE OF Kentias and Latanias in all sizes Asparagus Spreng-eri, 2 in. pots, ?2.00 per 100. Asparagus Pluiiiosus,2>^ in. pots, $3.50 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflora, alba and rosea, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; 2>^ In, pots, strong, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Palnesville, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition a grand lot of Cattleya labiata ; also Cattleya maxima. "VVrlte for prices. LAGER&HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Growers and Importers. A good variety of the best and hardy kinds suit- able for fern dishes, etc., 2J-4 in. pots, $3.00 per lOO. From flats, ready to pot, $1.00 per 100; $8.50 per 1000. Kentia Belnioreana, 2li in., $10.00 per 100. Cocos "Weddeliana. Geraniums, 4 in.. $6.00 per 100; 2H in., $2.50. Also quite a variety of Bedding Plants left. Write US for what you need. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Field Plants CARNATIONS "iS Armazlndy General IMaceo Buttercup Gold Nuifset G. H. Crane Harrjr Fenn Cressbrook Lorna Dorothy MorninK Glory Eldorado mrs. G. VK. Bradt Flora Sill Prosperity Glacier Queen Louise Genevieve Lord 'wlilte Cloud Ist Size, $8.00; 2d Size, $6.00 per 100, Jalin's Scarlet Blelba Alaska Daybreak 1st size, $6.00 ; 2d Size, $5.00 per 100, See our other advt, on Page 133. WOOD BROTHERS, FJshkill, N. r. Mention the riorietB' Bichange whca wrltlfig. THE SECOND EDITION Commercial Violet Cultare Now Ready for Delivery, Price $1.50, postpaid. FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 to 8 Duane St. New York ^IivT^^ MONT BLANC THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted Plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz.; S50.00 per I OO. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the FloristB' Bachange when writing. JAPAN BAMBOO CANES Strong, durable and far superior to any other CANES oflFered. Just the thing for stakinK Clirysanthemiims, Dahlias, Roses, etc. Packed in bundles, 2000 each, 911.00; 3 bundles, 6000 stakes, $30.00. Prices on larger quantities on request. STDMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., New York City Brancli Store, 404 Hast 34tli Street, Kew Vork. Mention the Flortita' BU^anga when writing. Clossizis Oxit; SL-t CASH BARGAIN PRICES Cycas DmumIiiIm CIaima K to 3 Ibg, 350 lbs. to the case. By the neVOIUIa OiemS case, $4.50 per 100 IbS. I^ess than case, $6.00 per 100 lbs. JAPAN BAMBOO PLANT STAKES 6 feet, K to ^ inch, per 1000, $6.00 3 feet, H Inch, per 1000, $3.00 6 " H to M " " 2000, 11.00 S " H " " 2000, 6.75 Prices quoted on your estimate of BULBS, HARDY ROSES, Etc., for Fall or Spring delivery. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 201 West St., New York. Auguat 8, 1008 The Plorists' Exchange J31 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms : Cash with Order. These Cohimns are reserved for advertise- ments of Wants and Stores, Greenhouses, Land. Etc., For Sale or Eeut; also Second-hand Ma- terials. Kate 10 cents per line (7 words to a line) when set solid without display. Display advertisements. 15 cents per line (6 words to a line). When answers are to be addressed care of this office, add ten cents to cover expense of for warding. No advertisement taken for leas than BO cents, except Situations Wanted. SITDA^nONS^ SITUATION wanted by a youug man in retail florist store; eight years' experience; good de- sigiior. Good references. Address F. A, White, 12r> Miidisoii Ave.. Elmira. N. Y. I'OSITION wanted by competent German grow- er; single; 30 years' experience in all br;uicbcs. Address Florist, care Van Worth, :^i)2 E;ist Sixth street. New York. WORKING foreman wants position, private or commercial; understands his business; speaks German and English; ago 50; single, life experi- ence. Address n. K., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by a German, 30 years old; single; IG years' experience; competent to Itike charge. Please state wages when writing. Address M. M., 128 Lexington Ave., Jersey City, N. J. FLORIST, single, age 27, desires position; 10 years' experience In roses, carnations, general greenhouse stock. Good recommendations. $12 to $15 per week. Address D. C, care Florists' Exchange. PERMANENT position in store wanted by mid- dle-aged, sober man. Excellent references. Good designer and decorator. Bulb and seed business. Good wages. Address H. C, care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted as foreman, with view of future purchase. Good grower of palms, roses, carnations, and general stock. Single, German, 17 years' experience. Address, H. A., ciire Florists' Exchange. FIRST-CLASS florist with good taste, knowledge and ability wishes good position to take charge of store or plant department in same. First- class references. Western city preferred. Ad- drcss, H. P., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED In or near Boston by experienced grower of roses, carnations, chrys- anthemnms, etc. Manager In last place for nine years. Best of references. Apply John Prlt- chard. Newtonvllle Ave.. Newtonvllle, Mass. SITUATION wanted as working foreman, thor- oughly reliable; aged 32; single, German, so- ber. IS years' experience in roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, pot plants; landscape. Good reference. Please state wages. Address Bailey, Steamer Macalester, Seventh Street W^harf. Washington, D. C. SITUATION wanted by competent man; carna- tions, general stock; bedding and vegetable plants. Can help make-up; also take charge. Or would be assistant in nursery propagating house to learn more about rose and shrub cut- tings, etc. Age, 37; married. State wages paid. Address H. I., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by a live, practical all around florist; single; 22 years' practical ex- perience in all branches. First class on Christ- mas and Easter stock; good propagator. Strict- ly sober and a man who can get around and do an honest day's work. State wages and address with particulars. H. B., care Flor- ists' Exchange. _JH^LP^I\fAINnrED^ WANTED — Young man with some experience In nursery business; state wages wanted. V. A. Vanicek. Newport, R. f. WANTED — A rose grower, single man, capa- ble of taking charge of section; good refer- ences expected. Call or address T. W. Lydecker, Englewood, N. J. WANTED — Good, bright, energetic youug man for the wholesale business. Samuel S, Pen- nock. 1012 Ludlow street, Philadelphia. Pa. WANTED — At once, working foreman, good grower of roses, carnations, violets and gen- eral stock. Give references and wages ex- pected. N. H. Sherwood, Southport, Conn. WANTED at once, good rose and carnation grower; must be sober, reliable and compe- tent to take charge. Rehder Bros., Wilmington, N, C. WANTED — Good carnation grower, up-to-date; no drinker. References required. William W. Foster, superintendent. Riverside Green- houses. Westerly. R. I. WANTED, man to take charge of section of rose houses, grafted Bride, Bridesmaid and American Beauty. We will pay good wages, but must have experienced man. B. J. Taylor, Southport. Conn. WANTED — Good carnation and violet grower at once; man who can take charge, also can make up some, and understands vegetable and bedding plants. State wages expected, with good board. Address G. E., care Florists' Ex- change^ WANTED — By an old New England house, two youug counter men familiar with the seed and bulb trade, and with some knowledge of nursery and greenhouse plants. Apply, with particulars, experience, references, and salary expected, to G. A., care Florists' Exchange. AX'.Wrion — Mini or wonnin to work in green- In msi' and Jisslsr in olfice wi.irk. lteCerenci."s n'i|iiii'i'd. (!i]{m1 sjiliiry fin' right piirtv. Beau- llni. W'XMlllnveii, N. Y. WAXTlOn—Florlst f..r stnre; good maker-up; genei-al knowledge of business. Wages, .|14 per week the flrst year. Wlicn applying give reference. .Tohii Reek & Sen, Bridgeport, Conn. Agents 'Wanted for BEAULIEU HOSE SUPPORTER Patented July 35th, 1003. SomcthinK that every florist, market gardener or private gardener needs in the greenhouse and out- doors. Send for prices, territory and circulars. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N.Y. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE — Entire florist business, Including eight greenhouses, potting shed, boiler room, office and entire stock. Including 2% acres land; all well stocked. Price, $10,000. Wm. Swln- bank, Sycamore, 111. FOR SALE— Florist retail store, established 16 years; greenhouse attached; doing good busi- ness; situated on two surface trolley lines and elevated railroad station, Brooklyn. Good rea- son for selling. Address G. F., care Florists' Exchange. FOR BENT or sale, three greenhouses, 24x200 ft., % span; propagating house 100 ft.; pot- ting shed; steam heat; city water; dwelling and stable, at Highland, opposite Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Immediate po^isesslon. Joseph Wood, Spring Valley. N. Y. FOR SALE, retail greenhouse establishment; well stocked; first-class reputation; long es- tablished trade; best location; 10.000 square feet glass; conveniently arranged, with or witbout dwelling. Parties having no money need not apply. Address N. M. 0., 29 Gard- ner street. Worcester, Mass. FOR S.\LE, on tbe seashore, 30 miles to near- est florist; a fine retail business in a town with 3,000 inhabitants in Winter and 18,000 in Summer. Only florist business on the place; one greenhouse, built two years ago. Only very small capital reciuired. Reason for selling, in- herited properly in the old country. Address H. E. , care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT— Three places, well es- tablished, filled with florist and nursery stock; 17 greenhouses, all in good order; plenty of stock for Winter. Good business. Established in 1884. City water. Come and see it; 45 min- utes from New York City ; trolley passes the door. Cause of sale, retiring from business. Sea Cliff Nursery. Sea CllfF. N. Y. I''OR SALE, well-established wholesale and re- tail bulb and plant business. Ten acres of ground; 5 acres in cultivation. Two green- bouses; 2,000 square feet. Large warehouse, 35x4.5; large barns, all newly built; eight-room dwelling, and other out-houses. Some very use- ful stock. Eleven miles from New York City. .V grand opportunity. Address H. F., care Flnrists' Exchange, FOR SALE A Well-Paying Business Opportunity WILL SELL OUR RETAIL STORE It is a flrst-class store; well-stocked centrally located and enjoys a large and excellent patronage. Reason : Will grow flowers for the wholesale trade. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO. 813 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio MISCELLANEOUS WANTED to rent, or buy on easy terms, 8,000 to 10. 000 feet of glass . wi th some land ; near New York. Address H. H., care Florists' Exchange. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE one No. 271 Dean boiler, nearly new and in first class condition, with ash .■lifter. Apply to P. Woodward, South Framing- li;im. Miiss. G 1- K S S 10 X 13 10 X 11 16 X 24 A QVAI.IXV. doi;bl,e thick. Send for Prices. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Uentlon tbe Florliti* Exchanfa whan writing. \ M\ PU \ Newest, Choicest and Most Distinct Varieties. Immense Stock of Field-grown Plants. Price Low. In Variety, including the Superb Novelty QUEEN CHARLOTTE Also a complete line of GENERAL ELLWANGER & BARRY ^ Nurserymen. Horticulturists # W Mount Hope Nurseries w $ R0CI1E8TER, N.Y. $ # 03(1 Year ^ ^nmCELLANEOUS^ FOR SALE — New 2-ln. black pipe. long lengths, lOe. ft.; 6x8 single American Glass, $2.25 per box; double thick, $2.60 per box; single French glass, 100 ft. boxes. $4.00; 12x14, 12x16, 14x14, 16x18 double American glass, $3.60 per bos ; 10x12, 12x12, 10x15 single glass. $2.40 per box. Clear Gulf cypress greenhouse material; boilerfe and ventilating apparatus. Send for prices. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave. , Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE. ONE No. 9 Scollay Sectional Boiler For steam or hot water; ONE NO 4 AND ONE No 5 Scollay Portable Boilers AND A PIPE BOILER. Prices on application. JOHN REIMELS, Woodhaven, L. I., N. Y. ONE UPRIGHT STEAM BOILER, 10 HORSE POWER, $75.00. Two 30-horse-power horizontal boilers $80.00 each. One Furman Boiler. 7 sections, hot water, $70.00. One Scollay Invincible Boiler, No. 9, hot water, $135.00. One Sun Ray. S sections, hot water, $130.00. One Coil Boiler, 2.200 sq. ft. radiation, $60.00. All guaranteed to be in good working order. Boilers taken in exchange. 150 hot-bed sash, glazed, 3x6. $1.60 each. Job lot pipe cutters, almost new, $1.60 each while they last. Large quantity 3-in. boiler tubing, l^c. per lb. New 2-inch pipe, 10c. per ■ foot net, standard weight. Second-hand 2-inch Pipe, 8c. per foot. Second-band l^^-incb Pipe, 5%c. per foot. Second-hand li4-Inch Pipe, 4^c. per foot. Second-hand 1-inch Pipe, 3Uc. per foot. Second-hand ^-inch Pipe, 3c. per foot. Job lot new %-lnch hose, $5.00 per 100 feet, not guaranteed. New %-Inch hose, guaranteed one year for 150 lbs, pressure, 7V^c. per foot. Write for prices on all kinds of tools and lum- ber. All goods not exactly as represented can be returned, upon which money will be refunded. 440-442 11th Ave., Manhattan Supply Co. NEW YOKK w CONCORD. N. H.— G. J. Benedict, the well-known rloi-lst, has leased the busi- ness place of W. M. Colby, norlst, for a term of ten years from .July 1, 1903. Mr. Colby has carried on his business at 25 South street. Concord, N. H,, for nearly •)0 years. He is somewhat along In years, and as he has other Interests to look aften he takes a ten years' rest from the flor- ists life. This will give Mr. Benedict about 5,000 more feet of glass to look after; and he intends in the near future to extend his present domain by adding other houses to his new establi.shment. WASHINGTON, PA.— Letters patent have been issued to the Washington Floral Company. Since acquiring the McBur- ney place the company has erected the most extensive greenhouses in the county and made other preparations for the cul- tivation of flowers. The stockholders named in the letters are W. J. Warrick Edward Culbertson, J. W. Warrick, John M. Wilson. George H. Warrick, A. J Culbertson, William Christman, P. G Kennedy, Todd Culbertson, John Sal- mons and J. M. Dickson. SACO, Me.— Alonzo Hill, the well- known florist, and Mrs. C. Y. Foss, both of Saco, were married at the Uni- versalist parsonage by Rev. H. F. Moul- ton Saturday evening. August 1. You should give some thought to the quality of your advertising matter, but more thought to the quality of your seeds. All the advertising in the world will not build up a market for seed that will not grow. And then, again, th^ best seed in the world will not Gre- at" much ot a demand without adver- tising.—CI.tss Advertising. 3000 SMILAX E.vtra Strong, from 3 in. pots, $2.30 pev 100; .fiSO.OO per 1000. Strong 21 j' in. .$1.30 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed. CASH WITH ORDER. OTTO KBSER Riverside Greenhouses PORTLAND, CONN. The Annual Meeting of the Florists' flail Association of America will be held at Convention Hall, Milwautee, at 3 p. 111.. Thursday. Aufi:xlst 20, 1903. .JOHN G. ESLEK, Sec'y. ARE YOU USING The Model Extension Carnation Support? If Nor. Why mj 37s,o7o"soud - LAST YEAR Write fur illuatrated catalogue. It tells many reasons why you should use them THE PARKER-BRUEN M'F'G CO., INC. 206.8 lersey Street. HARRISON. N. J. FOR SALE, oue No. 5S Hitchiuss secUonal bniler, iised three winters; f. o. b.. $200. 1.000 feet of 4-in. pipe, 10 cents per foot. Valves and fittings at half price of new. H. Schmidt. P. 0. Bon: 250. College Point. N. Y. ADVERTISER, good all-round grower, with $2.- 000. would like to hear from party with well established business where the above amount with services will show a good return. AddreB3 "Rose," Room 47, No. 335 Broadway, New York. FOR SALE— Two No. 90 Glblin standard sec- tional hot-water boilers; radiation, 2,300 sq. ft. each; one used two years, the other four. Great heaters. Nearly good as new. Sell at great bargain for cash. H. R. Mitchell & Son, WatervIUe, Me. 132 The Florists' Exchange BRIDE and BRIDESMAID 3 in. Stock, S5.00 per 100; $45.00 per lOOO. Cash. CHARLES E. MEEHAN, "srs?s" GERMANTOWN, PHlLA,, PA. Mention the Florists' Eiehange when writing. IieiSrowT The following are all in A 1 CONDITION better than ever before at this sea- son of the year. 100 1000 Mrs. T. W. Lawson . . $6.00 $50.00 Quardian Angel .... 400 35.00 Mrs. Frances Joost . . 3.00 25.00 Qenevieve Lord .... 3.00 25.00 Triumph *00 35.00 Higinbotham 5.00 40.00 Q. H. Crane 5.00 40.00 Potter Palmer 4.00 35.00 Mrs.lne 4.00 35.00 Chicago (Bed Bradt) . . 5.00 40.00 Flora Hill 500 40.00 Queen Louise 5.00 40.00 Norway 5.00 40.00 White Cloud 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt . . 5.00 40.00 PETER REINBERG CHICAGO, III. 51 Wabash Ave. Mention the FlorlsM' Bichange when writing. GlencG Sale Rose Plants 1000 looo American Beanty , 3 In $35.00 4000 Meteor,3 In 26.00 1500 Meteor, 3;< In SO-O" BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO., W.Peterson and N. 48th Aves.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' BKhange when writing. roTes Surplus stock; nice aud clean. Bride, Biltlesmaid, Perle and 'Wootoii, 31, In. pots, S5.00 per 100; *40.00 per 1000. Golden Gate, 2 in. pots, ?2.00 per 100. Cash. JOHN WHITE, ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the Florists' Bichsnge when writing. ROSES Good, Clean, Strong Plants. Bridesmaid, 2i/-incli, S3.00 per 100; $25.00 ner 1000 : 3-inch, $4.00 per 100 : $35.00 per 1000. Meteor, 2%-iach, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 ; 3-inch, S4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. American Beauty, 3-inoh, first size, strong, $6.00 per 100; 3-inoh, second size, $4.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2-ineh, $1.25 per 100 ; SIO.OO per 1000. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HAVE YOU TRIED Sterilized Soil Grown Roses? Free from club roots, and other root fungus disease. We offer the following surplus stock, made from selected cut- tings : 1300 American Beauty, i Be.idyior 6 m. bc. I ^ ii,. or 1 250 Liberty . . 3 in. 80, j- benowng. I 150 Bridesmaid, 3 in. 5c. L.,borc.o.D. 900 Bride . . . 3 in. 5c, J J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D.C. Mention the Florists' Exchange when_wrltlng. AMERIOAN BEAUTY A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, PERLE, KAISERIN, SUNRISE, 3 and 4 Inch. M.*.1»IK LOUISK UeatlnTi the rinHwtii* WrehRnge S-ln. Bride Per 100, }3.50 S-in. Maid " 3.50 3-in. Ivory 3-in. Am. Beauty.... 3.50 00 per 1000, $30.00 30.00 30.00 60.00 Per 100 Kooted Cuttings $15.00 t-in. pots 22.00 6-in. pots, 3 ft. high 40.00 -CASH OBH.V. William C. Smith, ^^^^in^s.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. _ -WINTER- FL,OW^£RING Fine Healthy Stock, from Selected Cuttings. SI7MRISE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, I.A FRANCE 3-iiich pots. S9.00 per 100 ; 4-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOtDEN GATE, METEOR, MME. HOSTE, SAFRANO, BON SILENE, PAPA GONTIER 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; 4 inch pots, $10.00 per 100. GRAFTED ROSES LIBERTY, IVORY Fine bushy plants, in 3!4-inoh and 4-inch pots. $18.00 per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN $16.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. From the present time constant vigi- lance will have to be maintained if the flowers are to be of the best quality, tor either the exhibition table or the market. This is the time when extra help is greatly appreciated to get m the last house or two of roses, the car- nation houses into shape, or one of the many things done that now confront us; and it is a great temptation to hurry the men over their . regular worlv, consoling one's self with the de- lusion that a day or two of neglect will do no harm. In that day or two, per- haps the plants get a check that the most careful management during the rest of the season cannot retrieve. There is another view in this mat- ter perhaps not often touched on, but a very real subject just the same. Tour man in charge of the plants may have been taking a great interest in them; if he really has been trying to do his best it is most unjust to him to be in- structed by his employer to neglect his work for a time that something else may be done; he being expected to take it up again with equal ardor at your pleasure. It is an open question if it would not pay better to let him do his regular work properly', thus retaining his interest, and freeing the employer from the odious necessity of preaching diligence and practicing neglect. By this time the plants will probably need supporting. Of the many good ways to do this work, some that are ideal for plants intended for exhibition blooms will be unhandy for commer- cial kinds, and vice versa. Exhibition blooms, which should have lots of head room, can be easily and economically tied by running a No. 18 to 20 galvan- ized wire close by the side of each row, and a few inches above the soil, fast- ening it firmly at each end of the bench; run a corresponding wire di- rectly above, at the desired height, bracing each wire to some sort of cross support every few feet, to make the whole rigid. Stretch a string for each plant between the high and low wires; CHiysaDileiDuinS'xSilai Glory of the Pacific and Col. D. Appleton, trom soil, §1.50 per 100. Strong 3 In. Smllax, $3.00 per 100. WM. SWAYNE, r.6, KENNETT SQUARE, PA. Uonf-lnn thf F1or1g*g' BTfhflngp whpn writing LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! 5,000 XCOSB^lESlS CLEAK. HEALTHY. STRONG. Fine Btock of Bride and Bridesmaid Koses from 31n pots, $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rates. Will exchance for some good Asparagus Plumosus or Sprengeri or Pink Chryaantliemums. Cash with order. W. T, HILLBORN, "Florist," Newtown, Bucks Co., Fa. Mention tlip Florists' ExchaDSe when writing. ROSES Extra Strong. From 3'A in. Pots. American Beauty $10.00 Golden Gate 8.00 H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^iToTn carnations Crane Marquis, Gov. Koosevelt, Glacier, Joost, Lorna, Morning Glory. Wolcott, Nelson. Maceo, Apollo, Crocker, Prosperity, Dorothy, Gaiety, Alba, Cressbrook, Elma. First size, $8.00 per 100; second size, $5.00 per 100. ROSE PLANTS 200 4 in. American Beauty *^1*^ ^^T. ^^ 300 4in. Metpor 8.00 _^ 500 2i.t. in. Bride ^-o" .. 250 2>.in.Baldwin^.^^.^^.^.^.j^. 6.00 W. J. & M. S. VESEY, FORT WAYNE, IND. ileiiitpn the (Florlat*' Schauta whm wrltlDg. tor this -purpose, three-ply jute cord, in cables of 50 to 100 cords, is very satisfactory. Commercial plants are, as a rule, planted later, and, as often two or three shoots are allowed to a plant, do not grow so tall. For these an excel- lent support is afforded by a No. 9 wire stake, three or four feet in length, attached to a ' smaller wire running the length of the house at a few inches below the top of the stakes. Any plants that are growing strongly will be benefited by weak and frequent applications of liquid manure. As ev- eryone has a particular formula, and, as a rule, is very anxious his neighbor should try it, a very good and safe idea is to grow a few fiats of plants on pur- pose for experiment In this line. Use in your houses only tested mixtures; don't forget a change of diet is bene- ficial, and never give your plants liquid food of any kind while the soil is at all dry. See that every plant has lots of water during the day, and then you can feed in the evening. This will al- low the plants the whole night to -ab- sorb the food. A few of the most promising of the new and newer kinds at present are Mnie. Von Andre (Davis, 1900) (Yellow Mutual Friend), same habit as parent, but much stronger. Mme. R. Cadbury (Davis, 1900), very - strong, close-jointed grower, with long and deeply cut dark green leaves. Florence Molyneau (Davis. 1900). Stem is small, but rigid; moderately close jointed; leaf -stalks are rather long, leaves are finely cut, of a light green, but healthy color. F. J. Taggart (Smith & Son, 1903), healthy and strong; fine stem; smooth, almost round leaves, of a deep green color. Mrs. J. S. Beers, stem very stout, very close jointed; foliage bright green, with plenty of substance, but looks as if it would not stand heavy feeding. Henry Second (Calvat, 1903), stem large and strong, very short jointed; leaf-stalks thick and rigid; leaves short and broad, with lots of substance; a healthy and promising variety. Mrs. Winkley Smith, stiff dark stem, moderately close jointed; foliage good, dark green in color; healthy. Mrs. W. Popham, stem good, short jointed; leaf-stalks moderate; prettily cut foliage, covered with a whitish bloom; distinct and attractive. La Fusion (Calvat, '02), stem fair, moderately close jointed; leaf -stalks rather long; leaves short and broad, of moderate texture. Mme. Chas. Diederichs (Calvat. '01), Carnot type; good stem; short jointed; leaf-stalks rather long; pretty foliage; healthy. Mme. B. Nichoulland (Calvat, '01), stem moderate in size, rigid; leaf-stalks long; leaves broad, and slightly in- curved at the edges, giving them the' appearance of being edged with white; distinct and attractive. Chas. Longley (Wells-Pockett, '02), fine stem, short jointed; good foliage; a rather uneven grower; healthy. Brumaire (Calvat, '02), stem small but strong; healthy; short jointed; leaf- stalks small and long, but strong, enough to hold the small, reflexed foli- age; color light green. Henry Barnes (Wells-Pockett, '02), fine habit, foliage very pretty, deep green in color; very healthy and dis- tinct. FKED. BENNETT. Adrian, Mich. LAST CALL! CHRYSANTHEMUMS "We have several thousand slrong plants of the best standard varieties, which we will close out at S2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Selection left en- tirely to lis. NATHAN SMITH & SON, 'K CHRYSANTHEMUMS 8>4-incli pots. Per 100 •.JOO Pacific *2.00 lOO Sunshine ^■"" 50 Orerno. 3.0" SO Appleton.. ^•™ 50 Black Hawk 3-™ 50 Monrovia *■"" A.SPABAGUS SPBBNGEKI, strong 2ii-m. plants, $3.00 per 100. 3-IN. AMERICAN BEAUTY PLANTS, $7.00 per 100. Edw. J. Taylor, Southport, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltln*. August 8. 1903 The Plori-sts' Hxchange 133 TWO GRAND NEW WHITE CARNATIONS FOR SPRING OF 1904 4» Lady Boantiful ^°.."-" v white. Size, full 3 to 31^ inches. Form, perfect, ideal for a high-grade commercial carnation. Stem, 24 inches and over, stiff and wiry. Fragrance, spicy clove. Sub- stance, of the very best; a very strong feature is its excellent keeping and shipping qualities. Habit, ideal, strong, clean, healthy, upright growth. Early, free and continuous flowering, and also an early and easy propagator. The many exceptional sterling qualities of this variety made it the most prominent of all white carnations seeking honors at Kansas City and Chicago Chrysanthemum Shows, November 1902, and the Judges placed it at the head of all new-comers. ODK EXTRA LARGE, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK, AND THE EASY PROPAGATION WILL ENABLE US TO OFFER GOOD, STRONG CUTTINGS, WELL ROOTED AND OP A QUALITY SURE TO PLEASE. $12.00 $95.00 $90.00 per per 100; 1000 II $100.00 in lots II II per of 1000 2,500 5,000 THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OP THE TWO VARIETIES ORDERED WILL ESTABLISH THE PRICE. We are booking orders which will be filled in strict rotation as received. Place your order now to get in on the early delivery of these two sure to be popular varieies. The Belle A companion to Lady Bountiful, with equally — _^_^^^_^.^__ strong points to bring it into popular favor with the grower. We have long been looking for a white carnation possessing all the good qualities of Flora Hill but entirely eliminating its weak points. We offer it to you in The Belle, a strong, clean, healthy growth ; a long, stiff stem, a large flower of best form and a non-bursting calyx. It is the earliest white carnation we have yet found among our seedlings, phenomenally so and not lacking in freedom. It is bound to supplant that popular variety Flora Hill. This is also an early and very easy propagator. Send for our Price List of FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS of the Standard varieties F. DORNER ^ SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind. ^ •^ ^ 4» FINEST STOCK BKIDE and BRIDESMAID ROSES, 2H in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. FINE RUBBER PLANTS, 4 in, pots, $4.00 per doz. Write for special prices on large orders. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Mpntlnn thp Florlntn" RxobRDen when writing. GRAFTED ROSES 1000 Bridesmaid, iii in. 300 Golden Gate, 3>^ " 75 Alme. Uoste, 3 " 301) Bride, 3 " Strong, healthy stock, 3 in., $12 00 per 100; 3>S in., $15.00 per 100 O^VN ROOT Bride Bridesmaid Golden Gate Ivory ^ I-iberty Snnset Perle } Sanrlse, 3 incb pots, Fine, clean stock, 3 inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000. 3 inch pots, ?8.00 per 100. 3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Fine Stock, from 2)4 and 2Ji in. pots. Mrs. McArthur Yanoma Timothy Eaton $3.00 per 100. Adula Eareka Idavaa Mile, liucie Fanre Autumn Glory Dorothy Deveus Gladys Spanlding $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Mme. Gastellier Mrs. Perrin Mrs. S. T. Murdock Margaret Graham NiveuB Xeno WOOD BROS.,Fishkill, N.Y. UgQtloB th** nortwtii' Bxchamra wh»B wiitlmc. THE AMERICAN OARNATION. Price, $3.50. Ready. "Write for sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N. Y. YOU CAN PUNT AT ANY TIME Roses from 4 and 5 in, pots. Crimson and Yellow Rambler, Coqiiette Biaucbes, Clothilda Soupert, etc., fine plants. !)c. Large flowered Clematis, finest purple, lavender, white and pink sorts, 2-year, from 5 In. pots, 18c. 1-jear, from 3 in., 9c. Cle- matis Paniculatd. from 5 in., 10c. Extra, from 0 in., ISc. Ampelopsis Veiichii. fine, from 5 in. pots, 15c.; 4 in., lOc; 3 in. 5c. Also nice yonng stock— this s<-asou's propagation — Large flowered (Jlematis, 2^4 in., 6c. C. Paniculala, 3c. Ampelopsis Veitcbii, 3c. Rooted Cuttings Hydrangea P. G , 2c. Weigela Rosea and Variegated, 2c. Japan Gold-leaf Honey- suckle, 2c. Packed free for Cash. W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N.Y. IdeDtloD tbe FIorlBtB* £]z(!baDse wbeo wrltlDcr. ieiaipieiti 3 inoh, $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. GOLDEN GATE 2i inch, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERQ 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS FROM THE FrELD 40,000 Wm. Scott 45,000 Lizzie mcGo-wan 25,000 mrs. La-wson 5,000 Gene-vieve Lord 3,000 Mrs. G. m. Bradt 3,000 'Wrtilte Cloud 2,000 Prosperity 2,000 General maceo 1,000 G. H. Crane 1,000 Norway Apply for particulars. GEORGE H. TRAENDLY, Rowayton, Conn. IftentloB tbe Florlats* Bxcbange wben writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. UentloD the FloHats' ElxchsDKa when writlnic. 10,000 JOOST The money maker it planted early. Extra large bushy plants, ready now. S5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Satis- faction or money back. ROWLANDS, Florist, 183 Genesee Street, Utica, N. Y. MpotIoo the FIorlBtB' Exchange when writing. G. F. NEIPP Aqueduct, L. I., N. Y. CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUfflS. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings a Specialty Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports —ALSO- Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Igoe Bros., ..firJ^f^^l^L. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mentton the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Cottage Gardens WHOLESALE FLORISTS... QUEENS, . . NEW YORK, Mention the FloriBts* Exchange when writing. FOR ANYTHING IN CARNATIONS WRITE US CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOI.IKX, 111. Uentlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Field-Crown, For Sale. 3000 MRS. LAWSON, 3000 Q. H. CRANE, 2000 THE MARQUIS All in clean, healthy stock, grown in new soil. JOHN N. HAY, Summit, N. J. Mention the Florists" Escharge when writing. J 34 The Florists' Bxohange POUNDBD IN 1888. A Weekly Medium of Intercfaange for Florists, NurserymeD, Seedsmen and the Trade In general ExclnsiTely a Trade Paper. Sntered at New York Post Office at SecoTid Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by UJEUINIMPTG. UNDPUB. CO. LTD, 2,4.6 and 8 Duane St. Now York. P.O. Box 1697. Telephone 3765 John. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico. $1.00. To foreign countries in postal unlQB, $2.00. Payable In advance. Eemit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Ree- Istered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscription expires. Contents. page Bamboos. Hardy (lUus.) 136 Briefs for Busy Florists 136 Canadian News.. 147 Changes Among Station Worlcers.. 135 Chrysanthemum, Society ol Amer- ica 135 Chrysanthemums 132 Convention Matters 134 Conventions, The, of the S. A. F... 134 Easter Lilies from Seed 148 English Horticultural Notes....:... 139 Firms Who Are Building 135 Fruit at St. Louis 144 Hail Losses 127 Hose Roller Beaulieu's (lUus.) 146 Market, Review of the 147 Milwaukee (Ilius.) 140-144 Milwaukee Parks 148-149 Nursery Department 126 OBITUARY. E. Rehder, J. W. Arnold 135 Pierson Fern, The 147 Pope Leo and the Gardener 136 Question Box 148 Seed Trade Report 124 S. A. F. "Peony Association" 135 S. A. F. Plant Registration 134 S. A. F. Program (Illus.) 137 Soil Carrying Machine, A (Illus.)... 145 Supplement, Paulownia imperialis.. 134 TRADE NOTES. Indianapolis 131 New York. Philadelphia 146 Boston, Chicago, St. Louis 149 Cincinnati, Harrisburg, Kansas City Omaha 152 Cromwell, Conn., Rochester, N. Y. 153 Cleveland, Pittsburg 154 Buffalo 167 Reports fronr the other side show that Richard Vincent, Jr., and Mrs. Vincent, of White Marsh, Md., have recently been "doing" London, and Guernsey, Channel Islands. The vegetable and fruit industries, as well as the florist business in the latter garden spot, were of great interest to the tourists. State Vice-President S. A. F. for New York East, Benjamin Hammond, Fish- kill-on-Hudson. N. Y., is setting an ex- cellent example to other State Vice- Presidents in distributing pamphlets containing the objects of the national Society, and apt quotations, illustrated with photos of the officers. "Be thou diligent to know the state of thy busi- ness, and look well to the growing crops." Andrew Carnegie has inade a gift of l|;2,500.000 to his native town. Dunferm- line. Scotland, to be applied for civic purposes, among them the encourage- ment of horticulture among the work- ing classes. We are glad to see the multi-million- aire Scotchman taking an interest in horticulture, and hope some of his spare dollars may be similarly applied for the advantage of the working classes in his adopted country. MILWAUKEE POSTAL CARDS. The Florists' E.xchange will dis- tribute at its stand, at the Exhibit in connection with the Convention of the S. A. F. O. H., a set of four Tllu8trahio State Uni- \'ersity. 4^ [ (abituarp ) ^ E. Rehder. Engelhard Rehdei-, of the firm of Rehder Brothers, and a son of Mrs. H. Rehdei-. of Wilmington, N. C, died Tuesday last. During late years he had lived at Rocky Mount. N. C, but re- turned to Wilmington about two months ago and associated himself with his brother. C. P. Will Rehder, succeeding their parents in the owner- ship of the extensive plant at Ninth and Red Cross streets. Mr. Rehder had been ill only a short time. He leaves a M'idow and three little children. Mr. Rehder was only thirty-tour years of age and was very popular. J. W. Arnold. J. W. Arnold, the pioneer florist of Omaha, passed away suddenly at his home, 1418 North Eighteenth street, at the age of sixty-two years. Death was brought by a stroke of paralysis, the direct cause of his demise being apo- plexy. The deceased was born in Honesdale. Pa.. August 16, 1841. He was once a resident of Kentucky, but came West during the gold craze, passing through Omaha in 1864. He located in Virginia City and Helena, Mont, Two years later he came to Omaha. Twenty-three years ago he embarked in the florist business. He was married on October 18. 1872. to Emily C. Perkins, who survives him. There are four children — three daugh- ters. Miss Cassie. Gloucester, Mass.; Mildred and Mrs. Lou Raber. and one son, Gilbert Warren. The S. A. F. " Peony Association." There are a few points in connection with this alleged "association." the elucidation of which is due to the mem- bers of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, and on which information should be demanded by the delegates to the Milwaukee con- vention. The Society by its vote at Asheville, N. C, last year, recjuested that the president "appoint at his earliest con- venience, a committee of nine on the peony, who shall report at next conven- tion the latest facts they may discover in relation to the peony." The personnel of that important com- mittee has never been made known. Why? On page 173, 1902 Proceedings S. A. F. O. H., it is stated, "According to the wishes of the Society as expressed at the Asheville convention. President Burton appointed a committee to ad- vance the interest of the peony. This committee met and organized as the Peony Association of the S. A. F. in New " York, October 30. The associa- tion has power to add to its member- ship, the only qualification necessary for membership being that a person be interested in the peony, either as an amateur or in a commercial way. Five dollars will be the cost of membership in the Association the first year, and $3.00 per annum thereafter, member- ship in the Peony Association also in- cluding membership in the Society of American Florists," etc. First of all, the S. A. F. delegates should demand the names of the mem- bers of the committee who "met and organized as the Peony Association of the S. A. F." in New York on October 30, 1902. Secondly, an explanation should be asked as to why the minutes (irregular and incomplete) of this meeting ap- peared in and as forming part of the Society's records of the Asheville meet- ing held in August previous. Thirdly, the delegates should demand the "committee's" authority to state that it "has power to add to its mem- bership." to exact membership fees and dues in the alleged "Peony Association of the S.' A. P.," and to vouchsafe the statement that membership in that al- leged "Association" also includes "membership in the Society of Ameri- can Florists." It. of course, must be clearly under- .stond that the "Committee of Nine" on the peony was never vested by the S. A. F. with the power it has thus arrogated to itself; and any action taken by the "Peony Association of the S. A. P." along the lines mentioned must be repudiated by the S. A. P. The whole question resolves itself into this: In any work of the S. A. F., is a committee the constitution and limitations of which have been decided and set forth by the Society's vote, to be permitted to violate the Society's Constitution, to disregard the Society's decision; in fact, to act indiscrimin- ately and arrogantly and by its inju- diciousness to imperil the Society's stability, impugn its long record for fairness and impartiality, and need- lessly render it an object of criticism and conti-oversy? FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. PI.AINFIEl.D. N. J.— Stanley will put up nioie glass this year. ASHLAND. MASS.— Fabs & Co. are building new gi'eenhouses. KINGSTON. N. Y.— Henry A. Stone is building a violet house 24x250 feet. EDGBWORTH. MASS.— James J. Mc- Cormack is building several new green- houses. CHAMPAIGN. ILL.— Christian Ferde- nandsen is building an addition to his greenhouse. UPLAND, PA.— John P. Crozer is build- ing a large greenliouse to grow vegeta- bles in Winter. Acknowledgement. We are indebted to the Milwaukee Florists' Club for the use of the cut in this issue showing the officers and di- rectors of the S. A. F. O. H. iNDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS Akers, H. E 1B4 Allen, J. K loX Amling, E. C 153 .Vndori-ii Nurseries . 126 .Anderson & Christen- seii 128 Ascbman G 12S AUantic Coast Nur- series 126 Badei- J 129 Ealser C P & Co... 129 Baker W J 152 Banner J L & Co.. 154 Bassett & Wasliburn, 163 Eajersaorfer H & Co U(i, 158 Beaulieu H 12D-31-50 Beckert W 0 124 Beneaict G H 150 Bercljmaiis P J Co.. 130 Bcrning H G 153 Eerger H H & Co.. 123 Blaanw J & Co 126 Bloom J S 150 Blue Hill Nurs 126 Bobbink & Atkins.. 121 Bock W A 129 Bolgiano J & Son. ..122 BoUes F A 126 Bonuot Bros 151 Boston Florist Letter Co 185 Bradshaw & Hartman 151 Brant & Noe 132 Brill F 123-24 Brown A H Co 150 Brown Bros Co 126 Brown P 125 Burpee W A & Co.. 124 Byer Bros 129 W E Caldwell Co.. 158 Caldwell tbe "Wood- man 154 Cal Cam Co 122 Campbell, A B 150 Carmody J D 158 Chicago Oarn Co 133 Childs J L 123 Chinnick W J 150 Clucas & Boddington 121-27 Collins Thos' 154 Conard & Jones Co.. 130 Cottage Gardens 133 Cowee A 122 Cflwee W J 156 Cowen's N Sons ...155 Orabb & Hunter 150 Craig R & Son 130 Crooke J J Co 150 Croom J F & Bro...l24 Crowl Fern Co 154 Cunningham J H ..150 Cushman Gladiolius Co 123 Cut Flower Ex 151 Davis A B & Sons.. 130 Deamud J B 153 Doming Co 154 De Voe & Ra.vnolds .154 Dletsch A & Co 158 Diller Caskey & Co.. 157 Dillon J L 131-32 Dillon G'house Mfg. 157 Dimmopk \ 130 Dorner F & Sons Co. 133 Dreer Hy A 124-25-28-55 r.ang J 151 Langjahr A U 151 Lii Uoclie F A .... 150 J.c Page N 12 1 Limbach C 155 Livingston Seed Co. 102 Loekliind Lum Co.. 155 Loose J L 132 Lord & Burnliam Co. 159 Lolz G 150 Lovett J 'r 12(1 llacliean A S 132 Sladcr I' 150 Manhattan Sun Co.. 131 .Manger VV & Sons ..125 .May Jno N 133 McCarthy N F & Co 162 McFailden EC 154 JIcManus J 101 Meeban 0 E 132 Miehcll H F 123 .Michigan Cut Fl Co. 150 Monlngcr J C Co 158 .Moon S O 120 Moon Wm H Co 126 Moore. Hentz & Nash IBl Mott W 124 Muno J 153 Nat Board Trade . . 154 National Plant Co.. 133 Neipp G F 133 N Y Cut Flower Co. 1.51 Niessen L 152 Oak Park Nurs ...126 Onaway G'houses ...130 Ouwerkerk P 126 Ozone Park Nurs 122-28 Parker-Bruen Mfg. Co Aim Pennock S S ...1.51-52 Perkins J .7 151 Pblla Market 150 Pierce F O Co 157 Pierson F R Co.. 121-29 Plerson-Sefton Co ..158 Plttsb Cut Flow Co. 152 Poat Bros 125 Pollworth C C Co.. 153 Quaker City Mach Co 158 Kawlings E I 129 Rawson W W & Co. 123 Raynor J I 151 Reasoner Bros .... 129 Reed & Keller 154 Reid Ed 152 Reimels J 131 Reinberg Peter . 132-33 Rider Ericsson En- gine Co 167 Rledel & Spicer ...161 Robinson H M Co.. 154 Rolker A & Son ..128 Rolands W A 1.33 Kuiip J F 125 Salllor.l Geo 151 Suudi-r & ,Son 130 Sailer W U 133 Schlegel & Fottler Co 124 Schmidt J C ...130-50 .Schmllz F W 0 122 SchuUhels A 130 Schuncman G .....'.100 Scott J 129 Shcllr'd G'bouHcH ..123 .Shepherd Mm T IJ Co 122 Sheridan W F ....;. 161 Slebert C T 157 Sinner Bros .153 SUnu B S Jr ...120 Smilli C 161 Smllh N & Son 132 Smith W 0 132 Smllh W & T Co 124 ■Sprhigllold Floral Co ISO Stern J -.lOfl Stearns A T Lum Co 165 Stoolbolt U A 149 Storrs & Harrison Co 130 Stumpp & Walter. 122-30 Swnync W 132 Syracuse Pottery Co. 156 Taylor E J 124-.32 Thompson A J 160 Thompson 3 D 133 Thorburn J M & Co. 124 Tobacco W & T Co.. 158 Towell J 128 Tracndley G H 133 Traendly & Schenck.151 Vanhorne Griffon Co. 155 Vanghan's Seed Store Vesey W J & M S.132 Vlck's Jas .Sons.... 124 Vincent E Jr & Son 126-50 Weber C S & Co... 155 Weber 11 & Son 132 Webster Bros 147 Weeber & Don 123 Welch Bros 152 Weston H 130 Whllldln Pottery Co.l56 White John 133 Wletor Bros 130 Wlnterson The E F Co 153 Wood Bros 130-33 Young J 151 Young & Nugent . - .161 Zirngiebel D 324 Dumont & Co 152 Du Ele W B 126 Dwyer T 126 Elchholz H 150 Elsele C 158 Elsele J G 150 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. 123 Elliott W & Sons.. 122 Elliott W H 121 Ellwanger & Barry.. 131 Emmans Geo M. . . . 128 Endtz Van Ness & Co 126 Farquhar B & J Co. 126 Felthouscn J B 150 Ferris D 150 F & F Nurseries 126 Florists' Hail Assoc 131-56 Foley J J 155 Foley Mtg Co 15T Foster L H 128 Fuchs A 130 Garland G M 157 Ghormley W 151 Giblin & Co 157 Gullett & Sons 130 Gunther W H 161 Guttman A J 151 ILnerens Eros 128 Hagerburger C .... 128 Hammond B 156 Hammond J A 151' Harris E 150. Heacock Jos 129 I Henderson P & Co .. 123 Heerenden Jlfg C0..15T Herr A M 150 . Herr D K 125 i Herrman A 158 Hews A H & Co 155 , Hicks & Crawbuck . . 151 Hilflnger Bros 156 Hill B G & Co 153 1 Hillborn W T 132 Hippard E 157 Hltchings & Co 160 I Hoffmeister P Co... 131 I Holton & Hnnkel Co. 153 I Horan B C 151 Hor'l Advertiser ...156 I Howe J H 154 Hubert & Co 124 Hughes G J 160-65 Hunt E H 153-54 Iffoe Bros 133 Jackson & Perkins Co 124 Jacobs S & Sons.... 155 Jennings B B 12f Jessamine Gardens .126 Johnson & Stokes Johnson J R ... Jones H T 124 Jones Jno 150 .Tones Thos 130 .Toosten C H 130 Kasting W F 152 Keir W 129 Kent Place Nur ...154 Killborn R 126 Kings Cons .Co ....158 Koster & Co . . . I . . . 126 Krcshover L J 154 Krick W C 155 Kroeschell Bros Co . .158 Krombach C 150 Lager & Hurrell 130 Lakeview Rose Gar- dens 132 iNDEX or ADVERTISERS .123 .120 PLANTS. SEEDS, BULBS, FLOWERS. Abutilon 150 Acalypha 150 Alpine Plants 126 -Altbernantheras ....125 Alyssum 150 Anthericum 158 Araucaria 121-28-29 Asparagus 121-28-29-30-32-50 .-Vsters 150-68 Azaleas 121-26-28-30 Bedding Plants 160 Begonias 121-25-50 BougaiuviUea 150 Box 121-23-26 Bulbs (not named) 121-22-23-24-27-53 Caladium 124-28 Calceolaria ...122-25-50 Callas 122-23 Cannas 124-30-58 Capsicum 129-30-50 Carnations 130-32-33 (Chrysanthemums 128-32-33-50 Cinerarias 121-22-24-25-50 Clematis ...124-26-33-58 Coleus 126-60 Conifers 126-30 Crotons 130 Cut Flowers. 130-50-61-52-53 Cycas 122-24-28-30 Cyclamen 125-50 Cvperus 150 Daffodils 125 Daisies 125 Decorative Plants 128-29-30 Dielvtra 126 Dracaena 125-28 Echeverla 168 Evergreens 121-26 Fern Balls 122 Perns ...121-22-28-29-50 Ficus 132-33 Freesia 122 Fuchsias 150 Gardenia 121 Genista 150 Geraniums 125-29-50 Gladioli 122-23 Heliotrope — 128 Herbaceous Plants .128 Hollyhock 125 Honeysuckle 133 Hyacinths 123-27 Hydrangeas 121-26-30-33-50 Iris 126 Ivv 121-28-33-50-oS Laurus 121-22 Lilacs ; 126 LlUes 121-22-23-23-26-27 Mignonette .121-22-24-25 MTOsotis 125-50 M.vrtle . . . r 128 Narcissus 123-25-27 Nursery Stock 125-26 Orchids . .-. 127-30 ■Palms ..121-24-28-28-30 Paudanns 130 Pansy I 121-22-23-24-25-50 Peonies 126 Primula . 121-22-23-.30-50 Privet :i24-26 Rhododendron ...128-28 Roses ...124-26-30-32-33 Seeds (not named) 121-22-23-24-27-53 .Shrubs 124-26-30 Small Fruits 126 Smilax 123-29-32-50 Solanum 128-50 Spiraea 126 Stevia 150 .Strobilanthes 150 Swainsona 150 Torenia 150 Trees 121-22-24-26-30-54 Tuberoses 124 Tulips 123 Vegetables 122-26 Verbenas 150 Vines 124 Violets 150 MISCELLANEOUS. Auctioneers 152 Boilers . . 165-57-58-59-60 Books 154 Collections 164 Cut Flower Boxes ..152 Decorative Greenery, 154 Designs 152-6S Fertilizer 122 Florists' Letters. .. .155 Fittings 157 Floral Photographs. .155 Florists' Supplies. 150-51-52-63-54-5S Flower Pots, etc., 152-66-66 Galax 154 Glass 155 Glazing Points ...155-57 G'house Bldg 155-57-58-59-60 Gutter 157 Hail Insurance ....156 Insecticides 149-55-66-68 Lumber 153-66-57-58 Mastlca 157 Moss 154 Mushroom Spawn . . . 124 Newspapers 156 Paints 154 Painters' Supplies ..155 Pumps '. 157 Puttv ...154-59 Ribbons 153 Sash 155-57 Slngshot ... 156 Sprayers 154 Stakes & Supports. 123-30-33-34 Tinfoil 150 Tools & Iinplements..l57 Toothpicks 150 Ventilators, 157-5S-59-60 Wants 131 Water Tower 158 Wax Flowers & De- _ signs 150 t36 The Florists' Bxchange Hardy Bamboos. These noble grasses are comparatively unknown in the United States, save in Florida and the southern States and California. In Florida, several species are grown, but these are tender, and very few plants are seen northward, save in large conservatories or palm houses. B. macrosperma, the well-known cane brake, is of great commercial value, especially to florists. IMany thousand bundles are used annually for plant stakes and nothing is better for small or large plants where stakes are neces- sary. California has a most salubrious cli- mate and many, if not all of the China and Japan bamboos of merit have been introduced and are established, prov- ing varieties which are hardy, as well as others which are suitable only for frostless localities. But even these hardy varieties, proved to be such in northern California, are not all hardy on this side of the Rockies. For sev- eral years there was but one or two representatives of this group of hardy bamboos, viz., B. Metake and B. Simoni, the former more in evidence than the Of late years, the culture of bam- boos has become general in England, France and on the Continent, and many handsome specimens are to be seen. Hardy bamboos in many varie- ties can be successfully grown in the Atlantic States and westward, and will withstand severe freezing and an occa- sional dip to zero without the least protection with impunity. They are deserving of extended cultivation, but they are so seldom seen and are com- paratively unknown, and attract but little attention. In a recent number of the Florists' Exchange, attention was called to a bulletin on Japanese bamboos, pub- lished by the Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington. This is timely and to the point. It appears, however, that the author of the bulletin is under the im- pression that few if any cultivators have taken cognizance of the bamboo, and know nothing of its worth or its adaptability to our climate, and that to secure stock they must send to Japan. The writer of these notes im- ported stock from Europe ten years ago, there being only the two varieties aforementioned obtainable, save those in Florida and California; but to add variety and prove their hardiness, stock was more recently imported by the H. A. Dreer firm. Fifteen or more years ago, an amateur living in the northern part of the State of New Jersey planted a few clumps of B. aurea, B. viridi- glaucesoens, which made vigorous growth and proved as hardy as the B. Metake. But the character of these was entirely distinct, and so fascinating that I was not content until I had se- cured stock from these plants, which it was my fortune to do in 1S94. A plant of this finally found a permanency on the margin of the Victoria regia pond at Dreer's in 1896, where it made re- markable growth, and for the past three or four years it has been necessary to curtail its growth, otherwise it would block the roadway. As it is, it meas- ures over twenty feet through, and many culms attain the height of be- tween sixteen and seventeen feet. This clump has never received any protec- tion whatever, and during the heavy sleet and ice storms of the past Win- ters the culms were borne to the ground by the weight of ice, yet not one was broken or killed during the Winter; and when the weather moderated the clump assumed its natural form and gracefulness, remaining evergreen, al- though on the most exposed side the leaves were more or less seared. The same may be said of several other va- rieties. Grand as is this clump of bamboo, it is surpassed by a magnificent grove of B. mitis, undoubtedly the finest specimen of the hardy bamboo in the middle Atlantic States. This is in the garden of Dr. H. H. Furness, of Wal- lingford, Pa. Culms attain a height of over twenty feet, and are six inches in circumference. This same plant has re- ceived no protection, and although somewhat affected by the harsh Win- ter of 1902-03, it maintained its pre- vious record, coming through un- scathed. This bamboo is considered the tallest and noblest of the hardy class. C. D. Beadle, of Biltmore, N. C, says In the Cyclopedia of American Horti- culture, it is the "tallest of bamboos. but, unfortunately, not one of the hard- iest. Nothing could be more satisfac- tory under existing conditions in this or like localities." Bamboos may be considered as indis- pensable as are eulalias, erianthus and other ornamental grasse, and add a fea- ture to our gardens and public parks comparatively unknown. They may be planted as isolated clumps, or for screens for hiding objectionable ob- jects, and as there are giants and pig- mies among thern, the latter will be found of great value under dense shade where other grasses or similar plants will not grow. They are indispensable as decorative plants, grown in large pots, or tubs, and are a grand addition to the list of plants suitable for halls, such as bay trees and evergreens, pos- sessing a gracefulness and elegance un- equaled by such plants. The best season for planting out bamboos is undoubtedly in Spring, and clumps from nearby nurseries may be used. But pot-grown plants are to be preferred; these are worth considerably more, not only on account of the time taken to grow them in pots, but be- cause the plant and all the .roots are intact and are not mutilated in removal or transplanting, and the plant is not subjected to a check, which in the open ground it invariably is, as it nat- urally sends out many rhizomes in all directions. Bamboos require a rich, mellow soil and sandy rather than a stiff loam or clay. They delight in abundance of water, but are not bog plants. They must not stand in water. If the ground is heavy, ample drainage should be provided, so that water will not stand around them in Winter. Although several varieties of bamboo have wintered in this section without any protection whatever, it would be well to select a somewhat sheltered spot that would temper our prevailing nor'westerly winds in Winter. The moist easterly winds do not affect them. Bearing in mind the Islands of Japan and the coast of China are often swept with fierce storms, it would suggest that the bamboo will prove of great B. nigra, B. nigro-punctata, B. Quilioi, B. Simoni, B. viminalis, B. viridi-glau- cescens, B. pygmea, B. Fortunei varie- gata, B. Simoni var. striata, B. Boryana. Most desirable kinds are: B. falcata or scriptoria and B. Castillonis, but they are not hardy. Grown as specimen plants in tubs for decoration they are, however, most desirable. B. palmata and B. tessellata are handsome plants, possessing the largest leaves of any, and are said to be hardy; but stock has been limited; and it was deemed pru- dent not to venture it out over Winter as yet. In connection with the foregoing I may add that B. Simoni flowered and produced seed very freely this Spring. A quantity of seed was gathered, but a large lot dropped on the ground. This, without hardening up, germinated in a few days, and a crop of young seed- lings is coming along very satisfac- torily. This is the first time I have known any bamboo to perfect seed in this section of the country. WTM. THICKER. BAUBUSA. MITIS— Showing Stem. value near the seacoast where the Win- ters are not extremely severe. No better place can be found for planting bamboos than by the side of a stream or the margin of a pond, and although some advocate a rockery, I for one would say don't. The plants spread in all directions; there is noth- ing to hinder them, and in a short time you may find that you have nothing on the rockery but bamboos, especially if the dwarf varieties are planted. As to protection, I would advise, in sections where the thermometer falls below zero, a good mulching of leaves with branches of spruce or other trees stuck in the ground to keep the leaves from blowing away, and also to mulch newly planted stock. The following bamboos are perfectly hardy in the vicinity of Philadelphia: B. aurea, B. Metake, B. mitis, B. nana. m BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. SEEDLING PALMS. — The florist who does a general growing and retail trade can utilize any spare bench room to advantage by procuring small stock of such palms as arecas and kentias and growing them on for a few months. In the filling of fern dishes, of which there is quite a good many to be filled when the Autumn season sets in, these young palms make very desirable subjects to intersperse among the ferns, adding much to the beauty of the dish, when finished, and costing little more than do the ferns. Toung stock, put into 21^-inch pots, and grown in a warm, shaded corner of the house, soon make suitable sized plants for the pur- pose mentioned. GERANIUMS.— This is a good time to put in a batch of cuttings from the plants that are in the stock garden. Take only such growths as are well matured. The white looking, heavy growths in the center of the plants must be left to be taken later, as these are too soft and will not root. Whether the cuttings are put into single pots, or placed in the propagating bed, they should be shaded from the sun during the middle of the day until the cuttings have rooted. CYCLAMEN.- These plants are ready for their last shift and at this potting the soil used will be better suited to the needs of the plants if one-fifth part of well decomposed barnyard manure be added. If this is not available, a light dusting of pulverized sheep ma- nure among the soil is the next best thing to use. It is also time to be thinking about the stock for next year, and the seed should be sown. Use leaf soil only, if available, wetting the soil through a few hours previous to put- ting in the seed, then covering lightly and placing a pane of glass over all. By watering the soil as mentioned, and sprinkling the surface, from the rubber sprinkler, whenever the soil appears dry. there will be no necessity for a thorough watering until the seed has germinated and all danger of washing out of the seed is past. BAMBUSA AUREA. Pope Leo and the Gardener. T. P. O'Connor, in his weekly, says the late Pontiff took a great interest in the Vatican gardens— would watch the growth of flower and fruit and tree with daily solicitude. He was very proud of the fact that the gardens pro- duced 10.000 flne oranges yearly; and one day he tound that the gardener had allowed some of the ivy to languish. The gardener excused himself on the ground that the soil was bad. The Pope replied: You don't know what you are talking about, or else you think we believe everything you are pleased to tell us." After which ad- monition the Pope gave the gardener a regular lecture, which made him ex- claim, as soon as the Pontiff's back was turned, "He can teach anyone, from the cardinals to the gardeners. They can't get over him." A Dundee (Scotland) magistrate re- cently remarked that gardeners were far less prone than other men to de- part from the paths of rectitude. His exact words were: "I have had mem- bers of every craft and profession in the dock save horticulturists." And that, too, notwithstanding the asserted "conviviality of the craft." August 8 1903 The Florists' Exchange 137 Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS, MARCH FOUR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND ONE PROGRAM NINETEENTH ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION I TO BE HELD AT ! Convention Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin AUGUST 18, 19, 20, 21, 1903 OFFICERS FOR 1903. President : Secretary : JOHN BURTON. Chestnut Hill, Phila. "WM. J. STEWART, Boston. Mass. Vice President: Treasurer: C. C. POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. H. B. BEATTY, Oil City, Pa. Directors — /^t7r One Year : Alex. Wallace, . . New York, N. Y. Emil Buettner, . . Park Ridge, 111. R. WiTTERSTAETTER, . SedamsviUe, O. For Two Years: For Three Years: P. R. Mathison, . Waltham, Mass. George C.Watson, . Phila., Pa. ROBT. Halliday, . Baltimore, Md. R. P. Tesson, ... St. Louis, Mo. Entomologist^ . . PROF. L. O. HOWARD, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Botanist. Dr. N. L. Britton, Botanical Garden, New York. N. Y. Pathologist-, .... Prof. A. F. Woods, Department of Agriculture, Washington. D. C. Chairman of Legislative Committee., J. N. May, Summit, N. J^ Chairman of Committee on Sports, P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago, 111. Superintendent of Trade Exhibition^ F. H. HOLTON, Milwaukee, Wis. Sergeani-at-Arms, Robert Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. Plant Registration l)epartTnent in Charge of Secretary, STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS. Alaba7na,VJu. M. Lindsay, Birmingham; Califo2-?iia, H. H. LlLIENTHAL, San Francisco; Colorado, J. A. VALENTINE, Denver; Connecticut, Theodore Wirth, Hartford; District of Columbia, GEO. C. Schaffer, Washington; Florida, W. J. ELLSWORTH, Jessamine; Georgia. L. . A Berckmans, Augusta; Illinois {uorth)^ J. B. Deamud, Chicago; Illinois {south), John Willius, Danvi!Ie; Indiana, W. W. COLES. Kokomo; Iowa, W. Greene, Des Moines; Kansas^ A. H. Whitcome, Lawrence; Ketitucky, A. R. Baumer, Louisville; Maine, H. R. Mitchell, Waterville; Maryland, C. L. Seybold, Baltimore; Massachusetts {east), H. P. Kelsey, Boston; Massachusetts {west)^ A. J. Loveless, Lenox; Michigan, Robert Flowerday, Detroit; Minnesota., O A. WiLT, Minneapolis; Missouri, C. A, Juengel, St, Louis: Nebraska., Lewis Henderson, Omaha; N^u Hampshire, B. MORRIS, Portsmouth; Nezufersey^ W. B. DuRiE, Rahway; New York {east), Benj. Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson; Neiv York (west), Chas. A. Keitsch, Buffalo; North Carolina. J AS. M. Lamb, Fayetteville; Ohio {north), Isaac KENN^DY, Westpark; Ohio {south), Wm. Murphy, Cincinnati; Pennsylvania {east), I. K, GILES, Reading; Pennsylvania {west), S. ALFRED Baur, Erie; Rhode Island, L. J. Reuter, Westerly; South Carolina, Martin Stork, Columbia; Virginia, LLOYD G. Blick, Norfolk; Wisconsin, F. H. HO. .TON, Milwaukee; Canada, H. H. Groff Simcoe; Louisiana, Harry Papworth, New Orleans. ACCOMPLISHING ITS OBJECT. The object of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists is to render such services to the florists of America as will add to their standing as a profession and promote their material prosperity. The amount saved to the EXPOSITION BUILDING, MILWAUKEE, MEETING PtACE OF S. A. F. 0. H, 1903. nt The Florists' Bxchange florists in express charges for the year 1903 through the instrumentality of the S. A. F. is more than four times the cost of the Society during its eighteen years If not a member you should become one and thus contribute your little share towards maintaining your National Society. Now is the best time to do it. $5.00 the first year; $3.00 annually thereafter. „„,„„,. ^m Address the Secretary, WM, J. STEWART 79 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. PRELIMINARY PROGRAM. OPENING SESSION, TUESDAY, AUG. 18, 3 P. Ml. The opening session will be devoted to an address of welcome by Mayor David S. Rose, the annual address of the President, and reports of Secretary, Treasurer, State "Vice-Presidents, Committees and other officials of the Society. JUDGING EXHIBITS. Judges will examine and prepare their reports upon the trade exhibits imme- diately after the close of the opening session. PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION. The President's reception, which will be held on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Milwaukee Florist Club, will afford an opportunity for members of the Society to get acquainted with the officers and each other. Music and refresiiinents. SECOND DAT, AUGUST 19, MORNING SESSION, 10 O'CLOCK. Following the reports of judges at the morning session, Wednesday, August 19, there will be discussion upon the following subjects: „*,,-, A System of Accounts for Greenhouses and Forms for Determining Cost ot Pro- duction. Opened by R. F. Tesson, St. Louis. Latest Advances in Greenhouse Construction. (Essayist to be announced later.) Floriculture at the St. Louis Exposition. F. W. Taylor, Chief Dept. of Horticulture. SELECTION OF NEXT MEETING PLACE, AND NOMINATION OF OFFICERS. The selection of the location of the next meeting (Polls open one hour), nom- ination of officers and roll-call of States for nominations of State Vice-Presi- dents for next year will take place at this session. BOWLING TOURNAMENT. On Wednesday afternoon will be held the usual bowling tournament between teams representing the floral organizations of various cities. A number of valua- ble cups and a number of individual trophies will be competed for. Entries should be made with P. J. Hauswirth, 223 Michigan Ave., Chicago. 111. The contests will take place at Olympia Alleys, Second street, near Grand Ave. The entire building, containing twelve alleys, will be reserved for the use of the S. A. F. teams. LADIES' ENTERTAINMENT. A trolley ride through the city and to the Soldiers' Home, with lunch en route^ is planned for Wednesday afternoon for the visiting ladies, by the Milwaukee Florist Club. SECOND DAY, EVENING SESSION, 8 O'CLOCK. The evening of Wednesday, August 19, will be devoted to a lecture with stereopticon views, on Decorative Planting of Home Grounds, by C. B. Whitnall, Milwaukee, Wis. ., , After the Lecture the Question Box will be open. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. At the close of the session on Wednesday evening, there will be a meeting of the directors ot the American Carnation Society. THIRD DAT, AUGUST 20, MORNING SESSION, 10 O'CLOCK. The subjects for discussion at the morning session, Thursday, August 20, will be: 1 Modern Methods in Floral Decoration. Opened by Alex. McConnell, New York City. 2. Cooling Processes and Their Value in Keeping Cut Flowers. (Essayist to be announced later.) 3. Violet Culture in the West. (Essayist to be announced later.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION. During the discussion the election of officers for 1904 will take place, the polls being kept open two hours, after which action will be taken on proposed amend- ments to the Constitution and By-Laws. SHOOTING TOURNAMENT. A shooting contest has been arranged for and will take place on Thursday afternoon at South Side Gun Club grounds. For particulars apply to P. J. Haus- wirth, 223 Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America will be held at 3 P. M. Thursday, August 20. THIRD DAY, EVENING SESSION, 8 O'CLOCK. On the evening of Thursday, August 20, addresses will be made on Substitutes for coal and theS Comparative Efficiency, by W. R Beattie of U- S. Dept of Agriculture, and the Humorous Side of the Florists' Business, by J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Indiana. „ ^. t. Unfinished Business and the Question Box. FOURTH DAT, AUGUST 21. The Fourth Day will be Milwaukee Day and the visitors will be in the hand= of the Milwaukee Florists' Club. An elaborate entertainment is contemplated, full details of which will be announced m due time. THE QUESTION BOX. The Question Box will be, as heretofore, an interesting feature of the meet- ing's Members are requested to forward inquiries intended for the Box to the Secret^yTrevious to tie meeting, when practicable, so that they may appear m the regular program. PUBLICATIONS. A Souvenir Greeting is in course of preparation by the Milwaukee Florists' riu^ It wm be a work of art, handsomely illustrated, and a copy wU be sent to eve?y member of the Society. The trade papers will also issue special editions to convention week, profusely illustrated and full of convention news. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION. By Alex. Wallace, New York. delegates of co-operative societies as hereinafter provided." No provision having been made for affiliation with "co-operative societies" in the Constitution, as printed, the words proposed to be deleted are therefore superfluous. By J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston. Article VI. — Plant Registration. A registration book shall be kept by the Secretary, in which shall be in- scribed names and descriptions of new plants, as furnished by the owners thereof, under the rules of the society. Names so inscribed shaH be recognized officially as the proper and permanent titles respectively of the varieties as registered and this Society shall do all in its power to prevent the subsequent application of any name thus registered to any other plant in the same special class or the distribu- tion of plants so recorded, under any title other than the one thus given it. On receipt of application for registration, it shall be the duty of the Secretary to give public notice thereof, and if, after the lapse of three weeks from date of said application, no protest shall have been filed with the Secretary, due announce- ment of registration shall then be made, but when there exists a permanent com- mittee or affiliating Society especially devoted to the interests of any distinct class of plants or flowers, the Secretary shall on receipt of application for registration of a plant belonging to such class, refer such application to the duly constituted authorities of such committee or society, in lieu of public notice, and, upon the return of said application regularly approved by such authorities shall make public announcement accordingly. Failure to return such apphcation to the Sec- retary within a period of three weeks shall be construed as approval and an- nouncement made accordingly. . , ,. ■*» * Anv protest under the above provisions shall be referred to a committee ot three specially apjointed by the President of the S. A. F. for this purpose. The committee shall act promptly and their decision shall be accepted as final The fee for registration shall be five dollars, which shall be returned to appli- cant if registration is not effected, but to all members of the S. A F m good standing, the privileges of the department of plant registration shall be free. TRANSPORTATION. A reduced rate of one and one-third fare, on the certificate plan, for the round trip having been secured from all railroad and steamship lines m the United States represented in the trunk line and passenger committees, the following di- rections are submitted for the guidance of members: ,..,,■ t-h^^^ 1 Tickets at full fare for the going journey may be secured withm three days (exclusive of Sunday) prior to and during the first three days of the meet- fng The alvertised dates of the meeting are from August IS to August 21 con- sequently you can obtain your ticket not earlier than August 14, nor later than Aug™t 20 Be sure that, when purchasing your going ticket,_ you request a "certificate" Do not make the mistake of asking for a receipt 2 Present yourself at the railroad station for ticket and certificate at least ^n rninutes before the departure of train. , . *„ *.,-«« ' T certificates are not kept at all stations. If you inquire at your station you will find ou? whether certificates and through tickets can be obtained to nhTce of meeting If hot, agent will inform you at what station they can be Obtained, lou fan purch'ase a local ticket thence, and there take up a certifi- '="'"4 " O^n *our"l?rivafat the meeting, present your certificate at once to Secretary Stewart accompanied by a fee of twenty-five cents, who will return the certificate tn vnu after it has been duly validated, for return journey. . '° ^6 It has been arranged'^hat the special agent of the Trunk Line Association -'^^yfu forw^ treVb°ovTiL^sfrtic^tro*nra^d%Zr^S ^a''*^- PAYING DUES. Members who have attended previous conventions and know something of ^"i^fb\"demanding attention before the opening session on th^ day, the possession of f,^'^^'^f^^^"^^™'yfg^„"7^f /oil book and receive invitation necessary before any 'n^ ^ffl^cr a^^b^i^in'^^ft^X-c^o^ve^^tTn^^.^itryor^TLte'S^ address is 79 Milk Street, Boston. ^^^ ^^^^^ EXHIBITION The tade exhibition will be as 1-retofore a prominent feature of ^^^^^^ tion. Growers of plants seeds bulbs shiubs ^n^ "-ees construction, heat- plies, greenhouse >-c^™«'tf ' ^^^'.^^t ^L best" uyers fn the horticultural profession, ing apparatus, etc., can .l'^^«™'lf_Jilf„^'' attention to the special merits of their and no better °PP°rt""ty JCi^^-^'^"^^*'^!/™^^^^^ will be recognized by corn- goods can be to"^^- Nojelties a„a new mv valuable awards. Rule- petent judges, and «^^« *™"f T°i^el etc can be had on application to F. H. "S^ ruSrd^r^T'SllwLfeTltr Milwaukee, Wis. BULBS FOR TESTING. By vote of the Executive Board A-^^c- grower, of^ any forcing bm or seeds hitherto supphed mamly 4™™ *°;^ |" ^j their product to the trade ex- stocks of such goods, are 'J^^'^^^^^^ ^^^^'^J^to! charge, provided that they then hibition, where they will '°l^^'ll'i^^^^^%"\lstmg purposes as to their forcing 'raimes're^u'ltrof faid°tes*?ing'a°nfa';vl?ds for quality to be published the foUow- higseasin Please make entries with the Secretary. MILWAUKEE FLORISTS' CLUB. OFFICERS. PRESIDENT C C Pollworth; VICE-PRESIDENT, John Dunlop; SECRB- TAl?H^HAnkel; TREASURER, C. B. Whitnall. CONVENTION COMMITTEES. GENERAL COMMITTBE-C. C. Pollworth, chairman; H. V. Hunkel, J. Dunlop LADIES' DAY TOMMITTEE^F. P. Dilger, chairman: J. Heitman, R. Zepnick BOWLING°cOMmTTEE-F. H. Holton. chairman: A. Klokner, W. A. Kennedy. SHOO^G C^MrTVEE'eTh^rng,- chairman; Wm. Edlefsen. PRESroBNT S RECEPTION COMMITTEE-C. a Pollworth, chairman; C. B. bourow, J. Chacona. August 8, 1903 The Plorists' Exchange 139 Milwaukee Hotels. Milwaukee hotels are many in num- ber and famous for their uniform ex- cellence. They are exquisite in their appointments, unexcelled in their cuisine and service, and managed with particular reference to the greatest comfort and pleasure of their guests. The special entertainments provided at the various hotels during the Summer for their guests will be sources of great pleasure to those fortunate enough to participate in them. Following are the rates of the leading hotels, which are all within five or ten minutes' walk of the convention hall: HOTEL PFISTER. Nine blocks from Convention Hall, 200 rooms. American plan, $3.00 to $3.50 per day without bath: $4.00 to $5.00 per day, with bath. European plan, $1.50 to $2.00 per day, without bath; $2.50 to $3.50 per day with bath. PLANKINTON HOUSE. Six blocks from Hall, 400 rooms. American plan. $2.50 to $4.50 per day, without bath; $3.50 to $5.00 per day, with bath; $5.00 to $8.00 per day, two in a room, without bath; $6.00 to $10.00 per day, two in a room, with bath. European plan. $1.00 to $3.00 per day, without bath, one in a room; $2.00 to $3.50 per day, with bath, one in a room; $2.00 to $4.50 per day, without bath, two in a room; $3.00 to $5.00 per day, with bath, two in a room. REPUBLICAN HOUSE. Three blocks from Hall, 200 rooms. American plan, $2.00 to $2.50 per day, without bath; $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 per day, with bath. ST. CHARLES HOTEL. Six blocks from Hall, 100 rooms. American plan, $2.00 to $2.50 per day, without bath; $3.00 to $3.50 per day, with bath. European plan, $1.00 to $1.50 per day, without bath; $2.00 to $2.50 per day, with bath. SCHLITZ HOTEL. Five blocks from Hall, Y5 rooms. European plan, 75c. per day, two in a room, without bath; $1.00 per day, one in a room, without bath; $1.00 to $2.50 per day, one in a room, with bath; $2.50 to $4.00 per day, two in a room, with bath. Restaurant and palm garden In connection. BLATZ HOTEL. Six blocks from Hall, 110 rooms. European plan, $1.60 per day, two in a room; $1.00 to $2.50 per day, one in a room, with bath. Restaurant in connection. KIRBT HOUSE. Seven bl, 'ks from Hall, 100 rooms. European plan, 50c., 75c. and $1.00 per day. American plan, $2.50 per day, without bath; $2.50 per day, with bath. DAVIDSON HOTEL. Five blocks from Hall, 95 rooms. European plan, $1.00 to $2.60 per day, with bath. Restaurant in connection. All reservations for rooms will have to be made direct with the hotels. We would also recommend that the letters S. A. P. be placed after each signature on the hotel register. H. V. HUNKEL, Chairman; F. P. DILGER, WM. BDLEFSEN, Hotel Committee. English Horticultural Notes. DECORATIVE HBUCHERAS.— Not all of the heucheras are what one can call decorative from a florists' or even a gardener's standpoint, "H. Richard- soni and H. americana being species in point. Besides producing large and beautiful leaves that can be used with fruit in place of vine or other foliage, the pretty, flower-like spikes of H. mi- crantha can be dried for Winter use in vases. But the object in introducing heucheras here is to draw attention to the hybridizing of H. micrantha with H. sanguinea. undertaken by Wallace & Co., of Colchester. Essex. Some good forms have been obtained, and two — H. brizoides (from its resem- blance to Briza or quaking-grass) and OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS S. A. F. 0. H., 1903. H. hybrida Rosallnde — have been cer- tificated. H. micrantha throws a tall (two feet), loose, very graceful raceme, with bright purplish flowers; H. sanguinea has the well-known coral-crimson, dense racemes, and the crosses from these are nearly intermediate. The latter has the elfect of enlarging the flowers and supplying depth of color, and the offspring are really fine deco- rative hardy plants of much vigor. The Messrs. Wallace have, of course, a great percentage of useless seedlings, differing vastly, but a few are of the standard quality. They have found it necessary to recross the hybrid with the H. micrantha parent, in order to more surely fix the graceful character and to obtain a more refined floral hue. A ROBUST, ORNAMENTAL ADI- ANTUM. — This .requires only to be seen to be admired, and as it is a first rate plant for market purposes American horticulturists w'ill doubt- less give it a trial. Its name is A. scutum ramosum, and it has come as a sporting sport from A. scutum. The name "ramosum" is applied on ac- count of the ramose or greatly branch- ing, spreading habit of the green fronds. The leaflets are the size of those of A. cuneatum, the common maiden- hair. For decorative uses in lobbies or 500I rooms this plant should prove serviceable. The Introducer is H. B. May. the market grower, of Upper Edmonton, London, England. SPOTTED "CRISPUMS."— The spec- ific appellation of the commonest odon- toglossums at present grow-n is more often employed than the generic, and it strikes home at once. Spotted "cris- pums" are nearly all the rage in Eng- land, pure white being scarcely sought after. "Crispums" then, that are spot- ted with the red-brown dots or splash- es are of value, and the value in- creases in the devotee's eyes propor- tionately to the size and color of these markings. In the United States I believe you have another ideal, so that spot- ted crispums may be of little conse- quence to you. Large auction sales are weekly held in London, at the rooms of Protheroe & Morris. 67 and 68 Cheapside, E. C. and many thousands of these and all other horticultural commodities are sold. In a way, one may call this the "Pit" in London horticulture, and certainly there is an element of speculation in many of the purchasers. J. HARRISON DICK. 140 The Florists' Exchange Points of Interest in Cream City White Fish Bay, one of the most beautiful spots on take Michigan. Jones Island, at mouth of Milwaukee River. Scene in Lake Park. Scene in Washington Park, Lily Poni in Foreground. Statuejof Solomon Juneau, Founder of Milwaukee. Public' Library and Museum Building. August 8, 1903 The Plorist-s' Exchange ui In the Convention City Residence of Frederick Pabst,. President Pabst Brewing Co., Grand Avenue. Residence of Mrs. E. Schandein, Grand Avenue. Residence of D. M. Benjamin, Prospect Avenue. Main Building, Soldiers* Home. Water Tower, Waterworks Park. Pavilion in Schlitz Park. 142 The Florists' Exchange Milwaukee THE CONVENTION CITY, 1903 BRIGHT SPOT resort. The location being elevated and subject to the influence of the lake, modifies the extremes in temper- ature which bring discomfort. Mil- waukee's renown as one of the most healthful cities in the country is well sustained. Among the points of interest in Mil- waukee may be mentioned the Athe- naeum, located at the corner of Biddle and Cass streets; the famous brewer- ies; the City Hall at East Water, Oneida and Market streets. The Ger- man custom of frequenting attractive- ly arranged outdoor grounds or splen- did pavilions finds expression in nu- merous places, affording rest and amusement to the visitor. A tour of the city brings to view many retreats of this kind, whose popularity has add- ed to the attractions of Milwaukee. The Industrial Exhibition Building, in which the exhibition and convention of the S. A. F. O. H. will be held, oc- cupies the block bounded by Fifth. Sixth, State and Cedar streets. The first floor of the main hall will be de- voted to the trade exhibit. Ordinarily it has a seating capacity of 10,000, and the gallery 8,000, while about 5,000 more can be accommodated, if nec- essary, several other halls accommo- dating from 100 to 500 being located in various parts of this convention building. Another point of interest is the Lay- ton Art Gallery, located at the cor- ner of Jefferson and Mason streets. It is open daily except Monday; free ad- mission is granted Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Wednesday Milwaukee, the Convention City of the S. A. F. O. H. for 1903, is admira- bly situated on high ground overlook- ing the most beautiful bay along the west shore of Lake Michigan. Its area approximates 27 square miles. The city of Milwaukee was known to the early French explorers and trad- ers, among them Marquette, La Salle, Hennepin, and others well known in the annals of American history. The first trader established here in 1785. About 1795 the representatives of the American Fur Company visited Mil- waukee, among them Jacques Vieau and Jean Baptiste Mirandeau; the lat- ter was so well pleased with the place that when he married shortly after- ward, he settled here and reared a large family. Until 1818 Milwaukee appeared on the map only as an Indian trading post In that year Solomon Juneau, the recognized founder of the city, es- tablished himself in a log house at the spot that is now close to the intersec- tion of Bast Water and Wisconsin streets. Associated with him was his brother- Peter. Until 1833 Juneau and his family were the only white inhab- itants of Milwaukee. A monument to his memory has been erected m Ju- neau Park. . In the Spring of 1834 the pioners be- gan to settle, and in 1835 a sale of considerable Milwaukee land was made in Green Bay, and emigration began to pour in. The year of 1836 was one of wild speculation in real estate. As- tonishing prices were paid, buildings were erected as if by magic, public improvements were undertaken, offi- cers appointed and many organizations formed. January 31, 1846. Milwaukee was incorporated as a city and divided into five wards. The first election under its charter was held April 7, 1846 and Solomon Juneau was elected mayor The population then numbered 9,500; to-day it is 323,000. The first vessels to land goods at Milwaukee made their entry in 1823, bringing merchandise to Juneau and carrying away furs. Milwaukee now possesses the finest harbor on the Great Lakes, having 22 miles of harbor along the lake in ad- ition to her three rivers. Thirty thou- sand vessels arrive and depart annual- ly. Magnificent steamers come and go during all seasons. Regular communication with Chica- go was inaugurated in 1836 by a stage coach which made the trip each week. The' first brewery in Milwaukee for the manufacture of lager beer was built in the year 1841; it was a small affair and not a financial success, but it finally became the nucleus of one of the present mammoth breweries of the city. Nature and art seem to have com- bined in placing Milwaukee among the foremost of American cities. Its ar- chitecture is of pleasing and substan- tial character. Many of its magnif- icent residences occupy commanding sites, not only on the bluff overlooking the bay, but in other desirable parts of the city. The streets are well paved and kept clean. The natural advan- tages of soil and topography make the sanitary condition one of the flnest, while Lake Michigan -furnishes an in- exhaustible supply of pure water. The climate of Milwaukee is all that could be desired, and has much to do in making the city a desirable Summer C.e. WHltNALL Treasurer- officers OF M[LWAUKEK,;FLORISTS' CLUB, 1903, AHD SUPERIHTENDEHT TRADE EXHIBIT, S. A. F. 0. H. i Aagnst 8, 1908 The Hlorist-s' Exchange 143 Some Milwaukee Greenhouse EstablisHments v»(S>s»^'^ - . -..-. .?» :.-.t~£-:'ljiiSfii"i*i.j2--Sj!,^^a-„-i'w 1. Heitman & Baerman. 2. Nic. Zweifel. 3. Mrs. A. Middlemass. 4. Holton & Hunkel Co. 5. Wm. Edlefsen. 6. Pohl & Kjause. 7. C. Johansen. S. Chas. Barmeister. 144 The Florists' Exchange Palm Houses Rose Houses GREENHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT OF C. C. POLLWORTH CO., MILWAUKEE and Friday, admission 25 cents. The gaflery contains one of the finest col- fections of art treasures on the con- " The 'various parks of the city have been referred to in a previous issue of The Florists' Exchange, see page 7^8, ^The^ Public Library and Museum oc- cupy a building situated on Grand avenue, between Eighth and Nmth streets The Museum contams many rare collections of curios and articles of interest. Admission is free. The buiimng is open every afternoon and all day Saturday. The Soldiers' Home is beautifu ly sit- uated in a large park, which is well cared for. Thi grounds are open to vfsitors every day. During the Sum- mer daily concerts are given. lomrof the prominent statues in Milwaukee are Washington at Grand between Eighth and Ninth streets; Soldiers' monument Grand avenue a intersection of Tenth street; Lie! J^ric- Lon in Juneau Park, lake front; Henry Be"g fountain in City Hall Square Whiteflsh Bay is charmingly situ- ated on a high bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, five miles north of the busi- ness fentre. It is a popular Summer ''The' famous Illinois Steel Works are located south of the city. Milwaukee has what is regarded as one of the best electric street railway systems in the country. It reaches every part of the city, various Imes running direct to all the parks and other points of interest For the foregoing information we are largely indebted to a most use- ful pamphlet entitled •'Picturesciue Milwaukee," issued by the Northwest- ern Railway Co. The Olympia Bowling Alleys. The most ample facilities provided by the Olympia alleys, Second street, near Grand avenue, which have been secured for the bowling contest by the Milwau- kee Club will render the competition a pleasurable event, not heretofore ex- perienced in a bowling battle where m most cases, the number of alleys has been limited and the accommodation cramped. Twelve alleys are available. The building is well lighted and com- modious, and an excellent time is an- ticipated. Teams expected to partici- pate in the tournament are: New York, Buffalo, Washington, Philadelphia, De- troit, Chicago, St. Louis, Denver Min- neapolis, St. Paul, Milwaukee, Cleve- land, and possibly Omaha, Boston, Cin- cinnati, Pittsburg and Flatbush. May the best men win! The Florists' Exchange is the only trade paper that has placed an adver- tisement in the Convention Souvenir of the Milwaukee Florists' Club— evi- dently the only periodical of its kind desirous of helping along a worthy cause. No doubt the fact is highly appreciated by those most concerned. Points of Interest in Cream City. (See Illustrations). Main Building, Soldiers' Home. The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, erected by the United States Government, is situated about four miles from the heart of the city. It is a most delightful park of about five hundred acres, besprinkled with artificial lakes and pretty land- scape effects. A visit to the home is included in the outing during the S. A. F. sessions for visiting ladies. Whltefish Bay. Whitefish Bay, four miles north of city limits, is regarded as one of the most healthful spots on Lake Michi- gan. Here is located the Pabst White- flsh Bay resort, which is visited by thousands of people annually. It can be reached by either trolley cars or boat, and the drive to this resort along the banks of Lake Michigan is un- surpassed. Jones Island. Jones Island is at the mouth of the Milwaukee River, and is almost entirely inhabited by a quaint fishing settle- ment. Solomon Juneau, Founder of Milwaukee. In 1795 Jacques Vieau established a fur trading post at Milwaukee and made it his Winter home until ISIS, when Solomon Juneau, who had mar- ried his daughter, succeeded his father- in-law. Juneau was generally spoken of as the founder of our city, and was found by the early American settlers in possession of the site on which Mil- waukee now stands. He sold village lots to Milwaukeans in 1S35. and his monument now adorns Juneau Park, situated along the beautiful bay on Lake Michigan. Public Library and Museum Building:. This structure was erected at a cost of nearly a million dollars, and is a model of its kind. The library con- tains upward of 130,000 volumes, and the museum about 220,000 specimens, collected from all parts of the world. A visit to the institution is time well spent. Fruit at St. Louis. The Department of Horticulture at the St. Louis World's Fair has just issued a circular of forty pages, which gives very complete information with regard to every possible question which may arise with relation to that de- partment. A part of the pamphlet is devoted to a statement as to the importance of placing a large amount of fruit in cold storage this Fall in order that the space to be assigned any State may be covered at the opening of the Exposi- tion and kept covered during its entire period. Accompanying this are very full instructions for collecting, pack- ing, wrapping and handling the fruit, in order that the best results may be obtained. Those who have given the subject no thought will be surprised when they study it to learn the great advance which has been made along this line within the past ten years. The inform,ation contained in the pamphlet is all new, and is brought together at a considerable expenditure of labor, in order that every person interested may be able to participate in an intelligent way in the fruit ex- hibit at St. Louis. The Chief of the Department of Hor- ticulture will be glad to mail a copy of this pamphlet to any one who asks for it. Requests should be addressed to Frederic W. Taylor, Chief Department of Horticulture, World's Fair, St. Louis. OLYMPIA BOWLING ALLEYS, (LOWER FLOOR) MILWAUKEE. SCENE OF COMING CONTEST OF S. A. F. BOWLERS The Plori-st-s' Hxchange J45 A Soil Carrying Machine. The accompanying illustrations show the new soil-conveying machine for emptying and refilling rose and carna- tion houses used this season by the Lake View Rose Gardens, at James- town. N. Y. The Engineering and Power Company of Jamestown, N. T., are the designers and builders, and the machine was made especially for the use of the Lake View Rose Gardens. The machine has the indorsement of the latter firm, both as a grand inven- tion and as a success for the purposes tor which it is intended, and it does the work in a remarkable manner. As the pictures show, the soil is car- ried in an endless belt, twelve inches wide, the machine being operated by an electric motor, although gasoline or steam power will answer the purpose just as well. It is portable through- out and built in sections of ten feet, so that two men can handle and carry them easily. It is adapted to fit any length or width of house, having side conveyors for wide houses, and will drop the soil just where it is wanted. Picture No. 4 shows the tripper which is movable, and runs on a railroad of one-inch square iron. As will be seen, one man operates and moves it along rapidly as the desired amount of soil is deposited in the beds. Notice the belt full of soil as it goes up to the tripper, also the pile of soil on the bed as it is emptied from the shute. Picture No. 7 shows the men empty- ing a house, shoveling the soil into the hopper and depositing it on a belt. The soil is carried out very rapidly into the wagons. The hopper also runs on the railroad, and is moved along as desired. It is twelve feet long, and five men work on each side, taking the entire house as they go. Houses 300 feet long by 33 feet wide, with five 5-foot beds, can be emptied with this force in three and one-half hours and fiUed in four and one-half hours, where it usually took a day and a half for each operation with a much larger force of men. The machine emp- ties directly into the wagons, as shown in picture No. 8 — a decided advantage, it being necessary to handle the soil once which is taken to where it is to go. One of the many good points of this machine is its hopper, fitted with grinder and mixer, as used when filling the houses. This is a roller four feet long, cast solid, w-ith heavy, dull teeth. Ordinary stones do not affect it; they are broken and ground up, while if a big stone gets in the sides of the hop- FILLIN6 THE BENCHES INTERIOR OF GREENHOUSE SHOWING BENCH! TRACK SHOVELING THE SOIL INTO HOPPER THE TRIPPER IN OPERATION EMPTYING OLD SOIL INTO WAGONS 146 The Plorist-s' Exchange ilwaukee! Milwaukee! Milwaukee! UR grand exhibit will be elaborately displayed. You will be interested if you inspect this display of the largest line of Florists' Supplies ever sent to a Convention. .^^^^ All the latest Novelties from abroad will be on our tables. «^ at ^Careful and polite attention to all. 'Jt'^'-M^^'jC'^^-^^^ rite for our new catalogue. Importers and Manufacturers . of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. soioSDMiiiiiiJiia. I per are flitted with springs that readily release it. The soil can be had ot any desired texture, fine or coarse, by setting springs on each side of the hopper. It is then carried into the buckets up the elevator and dumped down the shute on the belt, which carries it to the trip- Another good point is the reversible elevator, which both fills and empties the houses and can be reversed in ten minutes. Pictures No. 1 and No. 8 show this contrivance in both posi- tions, and it is quite important, for after the machine is set up in a house it is never changed until the house is finished. The quickness in changing the elevator from emptying to refilling keeps the teams busy all the time, for as soon as the last load ot soil is out ot the house we commence bringing the new soil back, so that not a min- ute's time is lost. The machine is a decided advantage over wheelbarrows or any other con- trivance in the florist world to-day, both in economy and as a time-saver, besides the advantages gained in early planting. It is a twentieth century idea and for large establishments something besides the old-fashioned way must be adopted. Large concerns cannot get along Avithout a machine of this kind; it will save its cost in one year. The Lake View Rose Gardens has no interest in this machine other than giving its views as a help to some ot its brethren. The machine is a suc- cess' it will do all that is claimed for it. C. H. RONEY, Superintendent. Lake View Rose Gardens. New York. N«ws of the Week. It is now but a few days from the date set on which the delegates from this city and vicinity will leave to at- tend the convention ot th S. A. F. O. H. at Milwaukee, and all who intend going must notify the chairman of the Transportation Committee. W. F. Sher- idan. 39 West Twentv-eighth street, if they want a sleeping berth reserved for them. Unless a suflicient number of berths are taken beforehand, the spe- cial sleeping car will not be attached to the train, and a through car to Mil- waukee will not be possible. Let each delegate, then, who desires to occupy a sleeping berth en route to Milwaukee notify the chairman of the committee before Tuesday, August 11, so that all the traveling arrangements can be defi- nitely made and refreshments provided, thus insuring a pleasant journey to the convention city of 1903. Trade is very quiet all around, but it is hoped that the yacht races, which occur soon, will put a little, lite into the business. Readers of The Florists' Exchange will no doubt remember seeing an adver- tisement in the want columns some time ago ot a matrimonial purport. We have just learned that the ad. brought on a pressing suitor from a Southerji State and the couple have since been happily wed. During the terrific wind storm on Thursday ' evening, July 30, the statue of Abraham Lincoln standing in the flower garden in Prospect Park. Bi'ook- lyn, was partly demolished by the up- rooting of a large sycamore tree near- by. The tree fell across the monument, knocking it down and breaking off the left arm completely. Johii Young is receiving daily con- signments of choice orchids, among them being fine sprays of Oncidium or- nithorhynchon and Odontoglossum Schleiperianum; also Cattleyas gigas, Dowiana and Harrisonise. George Saltford left on Tuesday for the Adirondack Mountains to recuper- ate from his recent illness. F. R. Pierson is growing on a large quantity of the Pierson fern for speci- men stock, that will be about ready for September delivery. The large Pier- son-Sefton house that was built at the Scarborough establishment last Au- tumn is at present filled with plants af this popular fern, ranging in size from 5 inch to S inch pots. Just how many plants are contained in the house we did not ascertain, but at a rough esti- mate we shoiild say there were about 14,000. J. K. Allen has returned from a two weeks' enjoyment of rural lite. A. N. Towell is building a new green- house at Port Washington avenue and Two Hundred and First street. The house is 100x24 feet, and is being erect- ed i3y Hitchings & Co. Henry Schmidt, who for several years conducted a retail flower business at J 32 Court street, Brooklyn, has gone to Pittsburg, Pa., to live. Mrs. Schmidt remains here to carry on the business. William Tricker has been appointed gardener to Mr. "W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr.. at Great Neck. Long Island, entering on ills duties there on Thursday, July ,30. John J. Perkins has closed his branch store, at 48 West Thirtieth street, for the month of August. W. G. Gomersall has rented the greenhouses of Peter Streit, West Ny- ack, N. Y.. and is starting in the florist business there. NEW INVENTION. A Practical Hose Roller Beaulieu, of Woodhaven. N. Y., has invented, and secured a patent for, a very serviceable hose roller, an illus- tration of which is presented herewith. The apparatus is a marvel of simplic- ity. Two supports set in the ground, having a transverse bar furnished with rubber rollers, permit -tlie hose -to. ex- tend in any direction desired without causing any damage to the plants or hose. Philadelphia. Canna Night at the Clnb. It was canna night at the club on Tuesday last, and in response to the invitation there was a large exhibit of cut stall-s c( cannas. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., staged upward of thirty varieties of their American pedigree cannas, show- the good work doing by Antoine Wint- zer, of that Arm, in raising native va- rieties. Henry A. Dreer staged twenty- five va.rieties of the new French cannas, among which were some very good ones. BEACLIED'S PRACTICAL HOSE ROLLER George Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va., sent some cut stalks and a plant of the new canna West Virginia. Un- fortunately, cannas don't travel well, and there were scarcely any flowers of this lot perfect. W. H. Newbury Company. Magnolia. N. C. exhibited cut stalks and a plant of their canna Newbury. This, also, was in such poor shape from travel tha't a x-oi-rect opinion could not be ex- pressed; but it could be seen that it was a very bright flower, of the Crozy type. This firm has 20.000 plants of it, and Edw. Reid. who has lately seen these plants in the field, says it is a grand canna and makes a brilliant dis- play. From W. Morris, of Syracuse, N. Y., came cut stalks of the foliage canna Robusta, and stalks of two sports from this, variety, named Lord Charles Beres- ford and Sir Thomas Lipton. Both sports are distinct from the parent. This is the first case on record in this vicinity of canna sports, therefore the exhibit was very interesting. Antoine Wintzer read a paper on cannas. in which he spoke of the ex- hibits of cannas made at the World's Fair in 1893. which was the means ot bringing the plants to public notice. He then went on to show how varieties of that day had been superseded by better ones, and gave a list of the most popular sorts, showing that in 14 cata- logues Florence Vaughan and Queen Charlotte were listed in 13, Philadel- phia in 6, Betsy Ross in 5, Alsace in 5, and so on. He deprecated the fact that in our parks so many poor for- eign varieties were seen, when there wcie native varieties that were far superior. In his opinion a Canna So- ciety was necessary to get full justice for these plants, as there were cannas suited for the rich man's park, where space was no object; also plants suited for the small cottage yard. Again, some cannas required a light soil, while others preferred a heavy one; and many good varieties were discarded on ac- count of these conditions being un- known. Were there a society, all these points could be gathered and tabulated and given to the public, and much ben- efit derived therefrom. Speaking of the ideal canna, in his t?n years' w'ork he had always tried to obtain both good flower and foliage in the one plant. In answer to John Bur- ton, as to whether he would prefer a separate canna society or a committee of the S. A. F. to take up this work, the speaker said he had not given this consideration, but thought a committee of the S. A. F. would be the better plan. On to Mll'wankee. The Transportation Committee of the club has decided to go to the con- vention by the Pennsylvania Railroad, leaving Broad Street Station Monday, August 17, at 8.40 a. m., arriving at Mil- waukee at 11 a. m. Tuesday. Tickets will be on the certificate plan— $20.80 going and $6.94 returning, or $27.74 for the round trip. Florists from all points are invited to join the party, and no doubt some from Baltimore and Wash- ington will do so. John Westcott says that all the ex- piesidents ot the S. A. F. who are now alive should be at the convention.. They ewe that much to the society, and he intends to make a special effort to se- cure a full representation this year. August S 1903 The Plorists' Exchange 147 New Stor». There is an empty store at lOS South Thirteenth street, the windows o£ which are covered with large signs stating that the William Graham Com- pany will open a first-class florists' store there in the near future, and that they will have entire new eciuipment as to furniture, rugs, carpets and elec- tric fixtures, in order to properly han- dle the large ball and banciuet decora- tions next season. William Graham is now busy getting all these things to- gether, and will leave nothing undone to give perfect satisfaction to his cus- tomers. Jottlnga. Richard E. Lange. of Roxboro, is erecting a new Lord & Burnham rose he use, 19x100 feet. John C. Gracey, proprietor of the Woodford Floral Company, 202S Colum- bia avenue, has purchased the three- story property 2034 Columbia avenue, and is now engaged in making exten- sive alterations to the first floor, which, when completed, will give him a first- class florists' store, up to date in every particular, \^'ith greenhouse in the rear. The young man deserves great credit, as it was only about six years ago that he started in business; but by continual perseverance and attention he has built up a lucrative and large trade. DAVID RUST. Hamilton, Ont. News Items. We had a great rain on the 4th inst. Things were becoming dry, so that the rain was quite acceptable. This has been rather an unusual sea- son as regards rain; the ground has i.ever had a chance to become thor- oughly dry, and a good growt.h of out- door stock is the result. Florists' Club. A meeting of the Florists' Club was called at E. &. Brown's green- houses on the 4th inst. The attendance has been poor for several meetings late- ly: in fact, there has been no quorum at the last two. A fair number were in attendance at this meeting. A sug- gestion was made by President Turner that the meeting hall, on James street, be vacated and that the club assemble in future at the establishments of the members of the trade. It was pointed out that this plan was working satis- factorily in Richmond, Ind. The propo- sition was agreed to and it was de- cided to hold the meetings in that way upon the first Tuesdav of each month, instead of twice a month, as in the past. On account of the Convention at Toronto, the next meeting will, how- ever, be held on the 25th inst., as it will be necessary to make final ar- rangements for attending the conven- tion. There was much discussion on the advisability of having a float in the floral parade in the Summer Carnival. C. H, A. Convention. It is uncertain yet how many from here will attend the convention at To- ronto. The distance certainly should be no obstacle to anyone. From all re- ports, a good and profitable time awaits everyone who attends. It requires con- siderable downright hustling to per- fect arrangements for a successful con- vention. Toronto is fortunate in pos- sessing a number of men who know just how to do this kind of work. BEAVER. Montreal. News Items. Trade is very dull, with no pros- pect of improvement for another month. The weather has been cold, the mercury going down to 42 degrees on several occasions. But we expect it to go up to 102 when we start prepa- rations for carnation planting. Joseph Bennett's Piersoni ferns are looking grand. K- ^ IVJ -T I ^^ ^ _ Per 10 Kentia Forsteriana, 4 in. 15-18 ins. with 4-5 leaves S3.00 Kentia Forsteriana, 4 in. 214 ft. high, splendidly follaged 4.00 Kentia Belmoreana, 4-5 leaves, 12-15 ins. high 3.00 These Palms are ready for Immediate ship- ment. WEBSTER BROS., Plantsmen, Hamilton. Canada. Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing. Bertie Graves has renovated his store, painting it white. Everything looks spick and span about the place, Henry Drennan, Westmount, has laised a pure white delphinium, and has named it in honor of the President or the club, George Trussel. C. Gratton, formerly at Cote des Neiges Cemetery, is now with C. Camp- bell. P. McKenna & Son have completed their new house, and it is planted with chrysanthemums and smilax. They haAJ-e a very large quantity of asters in flower, and their perennial borders are a solid mass of bloom. Their new store was opened for business Tuesday morning. They have the best wishes of the trade for success. CInb meeting;. Thirty members attended the meeting Monday night. President Trus- sel held the mallet. The Secretary re- ported a balance of 25 cents on the rig'ht side of the picnic account. This was considered satisfactory. William Hazel was tendered a vote of thanks for jhiJs energetic work in collecting prized" for the games. William Pidduck read a paper on out- door flowers for cutting purposes, which was well received. The question was asked: What is the best position for cyclamen at the pres- ent time? Answer: In frames, with glass slightly shaded, sash to be taken off at night. What is the best way to get rid of wood lice? No definite an- swer was given, but prevention was considered better than cure by keeping the house tidy, allowing no rubbish to gather under benches, etc. What is the best time to sow sweet sultan for Sum- mer bloom? Answer: About April 1. Mr. Pidduck staged some monster blooms of perennial phlox. A. F. Copperthwaite was elected a member of the club. A letter Avas read from Thomas Man- ton, president of the Canadian Horti- cultural Association, regarding conven- tion matters, and the following-named gentlemen sis"nified their intention of attending: Joseph Bennett, A. Pino- teau, A. Gibb, T. Martel. George A. Robinson, George Pascoe. Alfred Wil- shire. George Trussel, John Eddy and John Kirkwood. W. C. H. TORONTO. — Business this season is rather better than usual; while there is no rush, there is a fairly steady trade, and stock is working off . fairly well. Roses are improving- in quality. Sweet peas are still both good and plentiful. The same may be said of asters. Large quan- tities of the latter are being disposed of. Some thousands of them were on St. Law- rence market last Saturday and nearly all were sold before niglit. Harry Dillemeuth is back from Pitts- burg. He has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his father. It was a sad blow to him. Harrv is highly thought of here. ' THOS. MANTON. The Pierson Fern. By far the most important and re- markable new plant that has been shown before the society for many years was placed on exhibition at the March show by the F. R. Pierson Com- pany, of Tarry town N. Y., and was shown under the name of Nephrolepis Piersoni. It originated with them as a sport from N. exaltata Bostoniensis, and is very intei'estmg botanically, as well as of great value commercially. Instead of the fronds 'being simply pin- nate, as in the original form, the pin- nse have become divided, making the frond twice pinnate. At the same time the power of indefinite extension of the tips of the frond, a characteristic pecu- liar to nephrolepis, seems to have been communicated to the pinnae, thereby making the fronds of great width and beauty in a well-developed plant. There was also exhibited by L. H. Foster a similar variety of the same plant under the name of Nephrolepis Fosteriana. There was the same di- vision of pinnse, but, while this was noticeable onlv in the sterile fronds of Pierson's variety, it was confined to the fertile ones only in Foster's, there- by producing a much different effect and less beautiful. The Pierson variety was so remarkably distinct, and at the same time of so much commercial value, that we considered the plant worthy of the highest award offered by the society. We therefore awarded it the gold medal. The N. Fosteriana was awarded a first-class certificate of merit. — From report of Committee on Plants from the Transactions of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society for the year 1902. #** C Re^^few of tbe IttarHet j Kl'iW' YORK. — Business .seems to have 11 ached its lowest ebb. There is scarcely u iliing doing in the retail stores. Many of the fraternity who conduct street flower stands have gone into the fruit business, and the wholesalers, while not particu- larly crowded with consignments of stock, find it is no easy matter lo dispose of the daily supply. Prices are away down, with no stability. But a few years ago the nearby Summer resorts relied prin- cipally on this market for their supplies during the months of July and August, and that created a wholesome outlet for a large portion of the Summer flowers. Times have changed, however; growing establishments have been located near these resorts that supply the flowers need- ed there, consequently the wholesale trade of this city has to rely chiefly upon the home market for its support. Asters have become very plentiful, so much so that they are being offered at prices ranging from $1.00 a hundred bunches to $6.00 a hundred. The bunches contain anywhere from 10 to 15 flowers each. Some, of a rose -pink shade, can hardly be moved at all; the white and pur- ple being the most in favor with buy- ers. The new crop of tea roses shows great improvement in quality every day, though special grade blooms are almost unknown as yet. American Beauty are still scarce enough to command $3.00 a dozen for long-stemmed stock. Carnations are fewer in number than at any previous time this year. Gladio- lus, of the lighter and better colors, are plentiful, and the Summer prices of 50c. and 75c. per hundred rule. Tuberoses have begun to arrive; $2.00 a hundred spikes is the asking figure for them. Pond lilies are also in the market, at $4.00 per hundred. Lilium auratum and L. longi- fiorum are still in regular supply, $6.00 a hundred being about the outside figure for both varieties. Lily of the valley goes fairly well on some days, while at other times it can hardly be given away. Sweet peas are plentiful, and, as a rule, poor. The variable weather seems to have robbed them of all their beauty. BOSTON. — Business continues verj^ dull, but the market is much better supplied this week, and much of the stock is of better quality than has been received for some weeks. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria roses are again coming in good and clean, though not of very large size; and Sou- venir du President Carnot have improved in quality. Bride and Bridesmaid, too, are better, the latter showing much more color. . American Beauty, however, are not very fine. Of carnations, the supply continues good and the quality mostly up to the standard for this season. The best grades of ordinary sorts make $1.00 and $1.50 per 100, with fancies at $2.00, a few extra choice kinds going to $2.50 in limited quantities. Inferior stock realizes 50c. to $1.00 per 100. Asters have become very plentiful and move slower, making 75c. to $1.00 per 100, with Semple's and fancy at $1.50. Sweet peas continue in fair supply, but are of only fair quality. Lily of the valley is still in good supply, at usual prices. Lilies, auratum and lancifolium, are of ex- cellent quality, but meet with only a fair demand. F. J. N. CLEVELAND. — This city is enjoying the best kind of growing weather, and as a result all kinds of stock outside are making a wonderful growth, especially carnations, the plants of most varieties being large enough now to plant. This month will see most of them housed, should the favorable weather continue. Outside asters are coming in in quantity and the quality is especially fine. Sweet peas are holding out well; also gladiolus. Inside grown carnations are about over, and very few are coming in from out- side as yet. Lilium speciosum are in good supply and help out the designers. Some growers who planted their roses early have begun cutting, but as a gen- eral rule, the stems are short and the buds small. The F. R. Williams Com- pany is cutting the finest Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria coming into the market, and the flowers are eagerly sought. S. PITTSBURG.— An abundance of good flowers is in the market at present, but the demand is very limited. Funeral work is about all that is doing; with the present low prices of cut flowers, floral pieces are veo'- profitable. Carnations are not plentiful, but they are hardly missed, as asters take their place. The latter are good; so far the bug has not bothered the growers. Fisher, of Castle Shannon. is cutting fine stock, which G. & J. W. Ludwig handle. Gladiolus were never better than this season, and are much used for made-up work. One sees better varieties and good colors, but how they can be grown at the low prices generally prevailing is a mystery. Euphorbia corol- lata, the common milkweed, is used in quantities and is very effective wifth loose flowers. If it could be forced ahead of its season it would no doubt be very profitable. Hardy asters are also of much use as a florists' flower and are just com- ing in. - E. C. R. CHICAGO.— Trade the jjast week has been satisfactory, but good stock is scarce. A grr-at deal of substituting has to be done, especially in the case of white car- nations, of which there has not been nnarly enough lo supply the demand. American Beauty have a good call, but not many are available. Some of the largest growers of this rose expect to be- gin to cut this week. The best grades of tliese flowers are selling at from $2.00 to $:i.OU per dozen; other stock can be ob- tained at from $1.50 per dozen to $3,00 per 100. Bride and Bridesmaid are not very abundant, and the quality is not of the best. Some of the short-stemmed flowers, from new plants, are coming In. but the best that can be graded from those received are sold at from $5.00 to $6.00 per 100; to fetch the latter price the flowers must be extra fine. Other grades realize $3.00 per 100 up, while much of the shorter-stemmed stock is disposed of in the local market for less than these quotations. Liberty are seldom seen now, and those coming in are ordered in ad- vance. The supply of Meteor is fairly good, as is also the quality; the flowers bring $3,00 to $5.00 per 100; a few, of ex- tra quality, going higher. Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria is the best rose, in quality, coming into the market at present, and sells well. Golden Gate are in large quan- tity; in fact, more of this rose are avail- able than of any other just now. The price for the former is $3.00 to $8.00 per 100- for the latter. $3.00 to $5.00. Carnations are not over-abundant; there is not enough to meet the demand. White are very scarce and the shippers often flnd it difficult to fill orders for these. In many instances white asters are substi- tuted. Carnations realize from 75c. to $2.00 per li)0, the latter for extra good outdoor white. Asters are in large sup- ply, but the quality is not yet good; they sell at a low figure except for the best grades, which are not abundant. Sweet peas are also scarce, but experience no great call; prices range from 15c. to 50c. per hundred. Lilium auratum are in large supply at $8.00 to $12.00 per 100. Gladiolus are also abundant, bringing from $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. Asparagus sells at 50c. to 7dc. per string; A. Sprengeri is the most popular with buyers. R. J, ST. LOUIS.— There is very little to re- port in regard to the wholesale and retail market. At the wholesale houses stock seems scarce, especially so in first-class flowers of all kinds. The few good rains we have had have helped outdoor stock greatly, and the material coming in this (Tuesday) morning seems very much re- freshed. Some of the large carnation growers will commence this week hous- ing their plants. This will give them plenty of work the rest of the month. The bulk of the roses are very poor; the best sell at $5.00 per hundred. Bride, when good, have had a great call, as there was plenty of funeral work the past week. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are also in de- mand, but are scarce. A few American Beauty are in this market, but they are short-stemmed and from young plants. They sell at from 75c. to $2.00 per dozen; seconds in Bridesmaid, Meteor and Lib- erty at from $1.00 to $3.00 per hundred. A few good long-stemmed asters are in the market, selling at $1.50 and $2.00 per hundred; the smaller ones are more plentiful at $1.00. These do not go so well. Purple and white are the best sell- ers. A fine lot of lily of the valley was seen the past week, which sold clean at $3.00 and $4.00 per hundred. Gladiolus are a glut now, and there is very little demand for them, especially the red ones. The flowers are mostly used for window dec- orations and are selling as low as $2.00 per hundred stalks. ST. PATRICK. CINCINNATL— Business is holding up nicely for August so far. Asters are com- ing in rapidly and find ready sale; the stems are not long enough to command the top price, but the flowers are fetch- ing $1.00. $1.50 and $2.00 per 100. Roses range in price from 10c. down to Ic. each, according to quality. Carnations from the field are selling at $1.00 per 100. and some house-grown at $1.50. Scabiosa sells at 50c. per 100 ; tuberoses. 5c. per stalk. Smilax is now scarce. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri bring 50c. per string for the former and 35c. per bunch for the latter. Balsam realize 25c. per shoe box. Sweet peas are about over, and no one cares, as they were very poor prop- erty this season. " E. G. GILLETT. OMAHA. NEB. — Trade is ver>- quiet at present. Roses seem to hold out in the hot weather better than last year. Prices are stationaiT. as there is nothing to cause a fluctuation, B. BLOOMINGTON. 111.— W. T. Hemp- stead will erect two greenhouses. ■^'OBURN. Mass.— J. T. Maloney. of Ar- lington, has purchased a tract of land here for farming and greenhouses. NAPER\T:LLE. in.- Jacob Rohr is get- ting ready to move his greenhouses across the street to the lot he recently purchased. 148 The Plorists' Hxchansre Growing: Easter Lilies from Seed. (Concluded from page 86). Sowing- the Seeds. In places having a similar Winter cli- mate to that of the Bermudas, or where the minimum temperature does not fall below 45 degrees F., the seedlings may be raised out of doors without the aid of greenhouse structures but with the protection of sash throughout the germinating period and until the plants have made the first three or four leaves. The plants can be brought to this stage by the beginning of September and transferred to convenient dis- tances apart in beds, where they will make rapid growth. The seeds should be sown in beds in rows from 5 to 6 feet wide. To have the soil in which the seed is to be sown of sufficient warmth to promote a steady growth, there should be at least 3 inches of stable litter and leaves placed in the bottom of the bed. Loamy soil, mixed with one-third vegetable humus, should be placed over the litter to a depth of at least 6 inches. This should be well firmed and raked smooth. The seed should be sown quite thickly, as the seedlings have small, narrow leaves and occupy but little space until they are ready for pricking off. After the surface of the seed bed has been raked quite smooth the seeds should be sown evenly over the bed, from 6 to 10 to The seeds require a considerable time in the ground before the first leaf ap- pears above the surface. Therefore, to provide seedling plants for a large crop the seed beds will occupy a compara- tively small space. They will thus be easily tended, so far as watering, shad- ing, and weeding are concerned, until the seedlings have attained sufficient size to warrant pricking off. If bulbs are planted and seeds sown at the same time, the bulbs naturally can be flow- ered quicker than the seedlings, but only by a few weeks. Therefore, the seeds should be sown early — say, dur- ing the month of June. When sown at this period the seedlings will attain a fair size during warm weather, and will all the better be able to withstand the lower temperature of the Winter montlis. With regard to raising seedlings in the Middle and Northern States, there is little probability of success unless the seed is sown, say, during the month of January indoors and the seedlings are transplanted to outdoor beds as soon as the weather permits. For ex- periments of this nature the seeds would necessarily have to be of the previous season's crop, and in order to have them ripen late, so that as short a time as possible would elapse be- tween ripening and sowing, the seed- bearing plants should be grown out- doors. should be removed to the field beds. It may be stated that the plants, even in their younger stages, are not at all impatient of removal. Plate V, fig. 1, shows a plant which was grown In a 5-inch pot, the soil being removed frotn the roots to show the size of bulb at a certain date from germinating. This bulb was repotted and came into flower seemingly none the worse for its ex- perience.— From Bulletin 39, Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agricul- ture, Washington, D. C. QUESTION BOX Temperatures for Carnation Houses. (23) Please state the temperature, day and night, the following carnations should be grown at: Queen Louise, Es- telle and Mrs. Lawson. Which carna- tion will stand the most cold, and which the most heat? F. S. — The proper temperature at which a carnation can be grown successfully is, in soine cases, hard to state, for some varieties seem to do equally well at different temperatures. Regarding Queen Louise, Mr. Dillon, the Intro- ducer, writes, "The temperature we have generally given Queen Louise is 52 LAKE AHD BOAT HOUSE, HUMBOLT PARK, MILWAUKEE. each square inch of surface, according to the quality of the seed. The seeds can be pressed into the soil with the back part of a spade or a smooth piece of board and covered with one-half inch of sifted and sterilized soil com- posed of loam and leaf soil in equal parts. The soil, if sterilized, will pre- vent the disturbance of the surface in removing weeds. The surface should be pressed moderately firm and wa- tered with a fine sprinkler only when the soil appears to be on the dry side. The surface of the bed can be kept in excellent condition for successful germination by covering it with an inch of sphagnum moss, which should be sprinkled occasionally, and the soli should be examined frequently to ascertain its condition. Pricking: Off the Seedlings. The seedlings will bear pricking oft as soon as the seed leaves reach full size. Nothing is gained, however, by undertaking the operation at this early stage. It is more easily accomplished after the plantlets have made two or three leaves. They should be trans- ferred to beds similar in size of those in which the seeds were sown and at a distance of from 2 to 3 Inches apart. The work of pricking off can be very rapidly done, and wholly with the fin- gers or without the aid of a dibble. The protection of shaded sash may be given for the first few days if found necessary. When the plants are supplied with leaves of such size as to be in danger of crowding each other they degrees at night." We have grown it at from 50 to 52 degrees with excellent re- sults. Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson has done exceptionally well at from 54 to 56 degrees, while Estelle we have had good results from at 52 degrees. The Mar- quis will no doubt stand a very low temperature and Mrs. Lawson will do well with more heat, but no carnation should be expected to give good results with a higher temperature than 56 or 58 degrees. We vary day temperature slightly according to the weather, and give more air, if possible, on the bright, sunny days of Winter, holding the houses at 65 degrees or near that; on dark days a few degrees lower. But try in general to keep them at all times of the day between 60 and 65 degrees. W. E. P. Carnations (24) Please name three varieties of carnations — white, pink and red — that will thrive in a night temperature of 55 to 60 degrees; day, 70 to 75 degrees. Or three that will do for cool house, night 40 to 45 degrees; day, 60 to 65 degrees. VIRIDIS. — There Is a great difference between 55 and 60 degrees and the latter, I be- lieve, to be too high a temperature for successful carnation culture. Mrs. Law- son, Governor Wolcott, for white, and Estelle for scarlet, would be my choice under these conditions. As for the other extreme, 40 to 45 degrees night tempera- ture, and 60 to 65 degrees day tempera- ture, I believe the difference between the day and night to be too great. Genevieve Lord, The Marquis or Flor- iana. Prosperity, Queen Louise and Gen- eral Maceo, for a dark red, might per- haps be made to pay for space. I would choose a variety with no tendency to burst, and be very careful to avoid overwatering. W. R. PIERSON. Sheep Manure for Carnations. (25) Kindly let me know if sheep manure, or any commercial fertilizer, will do as a substitute for cow manure for carnations, as I find it almost im- possible to get the latter. If so, let me know the proportion to use in fairly good top soil. J. H. R. —If the cow manure is unobtainable, why not try to secure horse manure? This, when well rotted, will do almost as well. Sheep manure Is the next best thing, however; and if the soil to be employed is fairly good, we would not use too much of the sheep manure at the beginning. We would mix about two busliels of the manure to an ordi- nary one-horse load of soil; afterward, when the plants on the benches had got to growing well, we would take sheep manure and soil, mix them in equal proportions, and apply a mulch of about half an inch In thickness to the surface of the carnation benches. Thrips. (26) Will some one tell how to kill thrips on carnations in the field; also on plants (roses or any plants that they would attack) in the houses? ANXIOUS. — The thrips, when on the carnations or other plants that are growing under glass, can be kept in check by repeated fumigating with tobacco; but while the carnations are in the field, it is a much more difficult matter to deal with. With a solution of tobacco ex- tract, or a strong mixture of soap and water even, sprayed forcibly on all parts of the plants repeatedly, every day, the thrips can be held in check; but where the stock Is large. It is a long and tedious undertaking to fight the thrips outdoors. It would probably pay (if the thrips Is very bad) to house the plants as soon as possible, and fight the pest In the greenhouse. Stocks (29) I put in seed of stocks July 10, and placed the plants in frames to-day. I would like to know if they can be made to bloom before frost, and if so, about what time? SUBSCRIBER. — ^The stocks should begin to bloom during the latter part of September, and should there be any frost by that time It will hardly interfere with their after flowering, as the stocks that have reached the blooming period can with- stand a few degrees of frost without injury. Princess Alice Stocks. (30) Can anyone give me Informa- tion about Princess Alice stocks? Will the plants continue to flower all Win- ter If planted inside? Will they stand any frost? Would young plants from 2-Inch pots, planted inside now, make good Winter flowering plants? A. B. C. — The Princess Alice, or Cut and Come Again stocks, if planted on the benches at this time, from 2-inch pots, should commence to flower in October, and continue to bloom for some time; but they would not flower all Winter. In order to keep a supply of flowers right through the season it would be in order to sow another batch of seed about the first of September, and have them ready to plant in the bench when the older plants are becoming exhausted. The stocks will stand a few degrees of frost without serious injury, al- though, of course, the growth is checked thereby, and if they can be saved from frost it will be better for the plants. i AuKUst 8 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 149 Boston. The Week's News, There seems to be little conven- tion enthusiasm among the florists of this city, and from present indications Boston will have but a light representa- tion at Milwaukee. Kenneth Finlayson. gardener to Dr. C. G. Weld, of Brookline, and chairman of the Flower Committee of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, is to sail for Europe next week. In the second baseball game of the series between the teams representing the Waban Rose Conservatories and the Boston Flower Market, played at Nsitick last Saturday, the Waban team turned the tables on the visitors from Bcston and outplayed them at every point, winning by 15 to 3. The battery work of the victors was the feature of the game, Bob Montgomery pitching excellently. The third and deciding game will be played on Saturday. Au- gust 15. when a large crowd from Bos- ton is expected to accompany the team. Train leaves Boston at 2.03 p. m. The new house of the Waban Rose Conservatories, already mentioned in these columns, has been planted to American Beauty. The first rafter of this immense house — 700x41 feet — was raised June 16. and the house was planted July 27. William H. Elliott is enjoying a few weeks in the wilds of Maine. D. F. Roy, of Maiden, gardener to Hon. B. S. Converse, buried a four- year-old child this week. Daniel lliffe has the contract for heat- ing the new Flower Market. John McFarland, of North Easton, is cutting some very good Souvenir du President Carnot roses. The creditors of George A. Suther- land have accepted the offer of settle- ment made by the committee, viz.. 50 cents on the dollar — 25 per cent, of bills in cash and the balance in notes. A meeting of the creditors of Law- rence Cotter, who was adjudicated a bankrupt on July 21 last, will be held in room 121, Post OtBce Building, Bos- ton, Mass., on August 12, 1903. James M. Ohmstead is referee. A Visit to Pomfret, Conn, I recently accompanied the garden committee of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society and one or two guests on a visit of inspection to La Plai- sance, the Summer residence of Miss Eleanor Jackson Clarke, at Pomfret, Conn. The visit of the committee was pri- marily to inspect the fruit houses which were entered for the prize offered an- nually by the society. At Pomfret the party was met by John Ash, the genial superintendent of the estate, and after a drive through a very pretty bit of country, was con- veyed to La Plaisance, ideally situat- ed on the summit of one of the highest hills. The grapes, which have made Mr. Ash famous in past years, were of greatest interest to the visitors. Two houses are devoted to the following va- rieties: Muscat of Alexandria. Diamond Jubilee, Cannibal Muscat, Madrasville Court, Foster's Seedling Black Ham- burg, Diervalle's Black Muscat, Gros Maroc, Lady Downe's Seedling. Barba- rossa and Black Alicante. The Diamond Jubilee, a new kind of great promise, proved highly interest- ing to the fruit experts of the commit- tee, who expressed themselves as well pleased with it Two very fine peach trees were next viewed. One of Hale's early, from which the fruit had just been picked, and the other an Early Crawford, which was just at its best. On the op- posite side from the peach trees were two very fine nectarines. Early Rivers and Lord Napier, fairly loaded with fruit, and Humboldt and PItmaston Or- ange in fine condition. In addition to this fine display there was an interesting collection of fruits grown in pots, including in several va- rieties, nine pears, seven apples, seven peaches, six plums, four nectarines and three grapes, besides an interesting col- lection of fig trees. This was in all one of the most va- EHTRANCE TO WEST PARK, MILWAUKEE ried collections the committee had ever seen in a fruit house, all grown to the highest extent of cultivation. A walk about the estate showed a finely kept lawn of twenty acres, dot- ted with specimens of evergreens and purple beeches, about two acres of flow- er garden, mostly planted with hybrid perpetual roses. There are also sixty- flve acres of farm land, and about three acres devoted to vegetables. Shortly afternoon dinner was served, after which a visit through the re- maining greenhouses was taken up. and houses of carnations, chrysanthe- mums grown in pots, one stem to a pot, geraniums, and musk-melons were found to be in excellent condition at this season. The party left In the afternoon after a vry entertaining and instructive day spent with one of our foremost gar- deners on a handsome estate. F. J. NORTON. Chicago. NeivB Jottings. E. C. Amling is on a fishing trip to Antioch, 111., this week. John Enders. of Poehlman Brothers, is rusticating for two weeks during the dull days. C. M. Dickinson is again seen at his desk, after a very pleasant fishing trip in Wisconsin. L. Gresenz, of Basset & Washburn, is on his vacation, which will be spent in Wisconsin. He is accompanied by Mrs. Gresenz. C. Inne and M. Rockling. of E. H. Hunt's, are taking a short vacation. A. Spencer, of Peter Reinberg's, is spending his vacation mostly in town. E. A. Asmus is very sick at this writing. A. Newett, of J. B. Deamud's, is on a visit to Joliet, accompanied by Mrs. Newett and family. - Mrs. Fred Strail is very sick with rheumatism. The doctors have ordered her removed to the Mud Spring. Mrs. Strail has the sympathy of her many friends, who hope for a speedy recov- ery. She is the daughter of C. H. Chandler, one of the oldest florists in Chicago, and worked in his store for many years. A. L. Randall Is receiving American Beauty roses of a superior quality. The J. D. Thompson Carnation Com- pany has finished benching carnations: the stock is in Al condition. D. Coatesworth renorts things looking well at New Castle. Ind.. he having been on a visit here in the interest of Benthey & Co. Their stock of Amer- ican Beauty has been held over mostly two and three years, the oldest plants being the finest in appearance at pres- ent. The firm will begin cutting this week. J. Biever^ of Fleishman's, is again at his duties, after a three weeks' vacation at Mount Clemens. Mich. E. Hauswirth and wife have been at The Dells. Wisconsin. F. W. Timme, of Irving Park, is re- building his greenhouses. Kennicott Bros. Co. are receiving some very fine outdoor-grown white carnations. A. Puchs. of 2045-59 N. Halsted street, is making a specialtv of growing ficus. palms, pandanus and ferns, of which he has a very large stock, all in fine condition. Sinner Brothers will finish housing carnations this week. This year the tendency seems to be to do this work earlier than usual. A. Lange has some very nice Nephro- lepls Piersoni in his store. He is doing a good business in plants. Among: Growers. A visit to the model establish- ment of Fred R. Hills, of Maywood, found everything in tip-top shape. Mr. Hills has a range of eleven houses de- voted chiefly to the growing of tea roses. He believes in running the stock for more than one season without lift- ing, drying down the plants and then cutting them back and placing a good mulch on the benches, so as to bring up the soil to the required depth. In addition to roses, he raises a large number of chrysanthemums and lilies and one house of poinsettias, following the latter with bedding plants. He has a good home retail trade for plants and cut flowers. Mr. Hills has sold his cut at wholesale for several years, renting a space in some commission house until the past Winter, when he was one of the princinal promoters of the Chicago Flower Growers' market. He was its first president. The market is on a good paying basis, and all who have taken stands seem well satisfied. He has a large field of asters of the best varieties, and will soon be able to cut from them. The wholesale part of the business is in charge of Mrs. Hills and daughter, who are well known to the trade in Chicago and vicinity. Visitors: Mrs. Finckler. Streator, 111.: F. A. Bailer, Bloomington. 111.; Miss Rentz, Peru. Ind.: P. D. Renni- son, Waterloo. la.; J. D.. Carmody, Evansville Ind.; G. Souster, Elgin, 111.; S. A. Baur, Erie, Pa.; D. E. Law, Butte, Mont., and J. B. Baker, Fort Worth, Tex. R. JOHNSTONE. St. Louis. Ne^s Notes. H. M. Earl, of W. Atlee, Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, was in town last week looking over the World's Fair grounds for space for his firm. H. Slebrecht, Jr.. of Siebrecht & Co.. New York, spent a few days here last, week. This firm expects to make a bi'^ exhibit here during the World's Fair. Mrs. M. M. Ayers is reported ver>' sick, and from last accounts has not improved any. Her sons say that no one is allowed to see her except the doctor. Sympathy is expressed on all sides, and all hope for her speedy re- covery. Mrs. W^illiam Ellison and daughter, of the Ellison Floral Company, are en- joying the cool breezes of the northern lakes for the Summer months. R. P. Tesson is back from a week's stay at St. Joseph. Mo., with Battery A. during the National Encampment, Mr. Tesson will attend the S. A. F. meeting at Milwaukee this month. The members of the club should not forget the club meeting, which takes place Thursday, August 13, at A. Ja- blonsky's place, Wellston. This meet- ing will be of great importance to those who will attend the Milwaukee con- vention of the S. A. F. Election of oflicers is also on the program. Presi- dent Dunford would very much like to see some of the old-timers at the meet- ing: some of them have not attended a single gathering this year. Mr. Ja- blonsky says a good time is in store for those who attend. The session will open at 2 o'clock prompt. The bowling club rolled three good games Monday night. The boys are fast getting into form for Milwaukee, and they expect to make a good show- ing when they meet the cracks from the East. On Monday night Beneke was high on three games, with 592; also high single game, with 219. Kuehn was second with 500 in three games. Emil Schray rolled some good scores. Carl Beyer and F. C. Weber are still away from the city. Next Monday night will be the last practice game before the convention. ST. PATRICK. TOBACCO POWDER THE BLACK STUFF FINE— For SprinKIintC Only, TTTHEN you cannot fumigate with our Fmnigating Powder you can apply our Black StuffFine "^ direct to the plants ; it is strong and equally eflectiye in doors or out for estennination of all plant pestB. Yonr money back If it is unsatLs factory. Trial 5-pound package for ncthint: if ycu will pay the espreBs charges on it. Write Dept. B. THE I. A. STOOTBOFF CO., 116, 117, 118 West Street, Sew Tork. MentlOD the Flortots* Bxcban^ when writlBg. j50 The Plorists' Hxchamere THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET 1224 Cherry Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. We have the largest stock of StTMMEK FLOWERS in the city, and can supply your wants. Open from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturdays 7 AM. to 12 M. until further notice. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Wholesale ^ Commission Florists SUNDRIES AND SUPPLIES Mention tlie Flovists* 26 Miami Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Exchange wbon writing. ^^_^_^^ I /\/> |# VIOLET CLUMPS and potted L %J \^ Iv plants, ready September 1. Camp- bell, Swanley Whit© and Princess of Wales.^ 20,000 Clnmps and potted plants, clean and healthy, for sale by the Violet Grower, A. B. CAMPBELL, Cochranville, Pa. Mention the FlortBta' Brchange when writtnir. Princess of Wales and Lady Campbell VIOLET PLANTS Str^^Dg fipld-grown clumps from eand struck "Cuttings. Ready September 16. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. s^amples 10 cents. The Albert H. Brown Co., Westboro, Mass. Mention tbe Florlata' Bichflnge when writing. VIOLET PLANTS speak quick for strong, healthy clean MARIE LOUISE STOCK, 53.00 per 100, $25.00 por 1000. Jolixxx Jozies, CONVENT STATION, NEW JERSEY. MeptioD tbe FlorlBtB* Hxehange when writing. "fe^s VIOLET STOCK 3 inch pots, $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per WOO. IMPEKIAI. AND CAMPBELL STBVIA, cut back, $20,00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, write for varieties, 2)4 in., $20.00 per 1000. GRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the FlorlHti' Hxehange when writlag. VIOI-ETS MARIE LOUISE and LADY CAMPBELL. Good, strong, healthy plants, out of 3-in. pots carefully packed, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Cash with order. GEO.H.BEMEDICT,Mville,II.Y. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Have about 10,000 left of my famous Violets, at $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Fine plants, ready to plant. Send for sample, 10c. Cash with all orders. Read what everybody says about my Violets. GEO. T. SCHUNEMAN'S Violet Range, BALDWINS, L. I., N. Y. Flushing, L. I., N. Y., July 21. li)03. Mr. Geo. T. Schuneman, Baldwins, L. I., N. Y. Dear Sir:— The Violets ordered of you a few days ago arrived promptly and in first-class condition. I am much pleased with them as they are strong, vigorous plants. They no doubt would have stood the drought well but have had the advantage of rain and cloudy weather since setting out and are holding up finely. Yours truly, E. W. Wallace. 24th St.. Flushing Highlands, Flushing, L. I., N. Y. MeritluD the FlorlBU' Exchange wben writing. BEGONIA VERNON In bloom ) 2K in. $2.60 BOUGAINTILLEA, 2V'2 In. } per TOBENIA FOUBNIERI,inbud,2>iln. 100 FEENS, In best variety, 2)s and 3 in. J PBIMFI-A FoTbesii, Obconlca, 2}i In., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN C. EISELE, 30tli aud Ontario Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NOTICE! Cyclamem Perslcum Splen- dena UiKanteum. Finest strain In the world, in four true colors, extra well grown plants from 2V2ln. pots, $5,00 per 100; ?45.00 per 1000. Very fine, from 3 In. pots, ?8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000. SATI.SFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Mention the Floriali' Bxchange when writing. 3 in., Ready fon Planting $4.00 per 100. CHAS. KROMBACH 181 25th street, Brooklyn, N.Y. PANSIES Herf'.s Strain, known to be strictly liigli ^I'ade. riant.^ ready in September at 75e, [ler 100 ; Sl.GD per 1000. ALBERT M, HERR, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS From .■imall pots at *-2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. La Eavorite, Jatilin, Harrison, Perkins, Yiaud, Heterantlie, Poitevine and Landry. Send for list of rocjted euttings. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Sniilax, at SI. .50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Sprengeri, at S2.00 per 100; $15 00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSKD — VIOLET ...MADE BY... Established 1S50. 166 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICAGO. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora MICHELL'S GIANT PRIZE. Without doubt this is tbe flneat strain extant. For fsize of flower and brilliancy and variety of color it has taken the prize wherever exhibited. Keady about August 20. F=> f=R I IVn U-l I >^^^ Per 100 P. Chinensis, 6 vara., sep., 2 in - $2.50 Finest strain, no cheap mixed seed. Cineraria Stellafa. 2 in 2.50 Calceolat ias, finest strain, ready September 2.00 S-wainsona Gale, alba, 3 in., Qne.. 8.00 iTmbrella Plants. 3 in 4.00 Geranlnmn, 25 fine vars., ass't, 2 in,.. 1.60 smilaxt fine, healthy stock, 2 in 1.25 Cash with order, please. Ceo. J. Hughes, Berlin, N.J. Uonlinn thtt ITlorlBt*' SlTPhane'o whpi> writing CUTTINGS of all descriptions. Prices on application. i,E,FELTHOUSEN,Sclieiiictail>,N,Y, HYDRANGEA THOS. HOGG and MONSTROSA. 2V^iuch pots, fine stocli, $2.50 por 100; 520.00 per 1000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Xipntlon thp FlorlstH' Rxchanffe when writing. O Dracpena Indivisa, r> in. pots, Wc. each. FROM 4 in, POTS. Celestial Peppers, 10c. each. Adam's Apple, kg. each. Hydrangea Otaksa, pink and blue, 81;. each; 3 In. pots, 5c. each. Jerusalem Clierry, 2)4 in, pots. 2^0. each. Stevia, '2>i in. pi'ts, 2^c. each : Var. Stevia. 3 in. iiots. 5c each. Genista, large flowt?rIng, 3 in. pots, 5c. each. Asters, 3 In. pots, 3c. each. Cnglisli Ivy, 3 in pots, 5c. each. ily plants are very healthy and large. Keady to ship. Don't miss the berried plants for Christmas. Cash. F.M.LAROCHE,Collingdale,Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne. piisGelDeoDii PiaDts Per 100 Acalypha, Macfeeana $3 60 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2>i In. pots 3 50 Hardy English Ivy 2 00 Lemon Verbena 2 50 Sedum, variegated 2 00 Swainsona Alba 2 00 COLEUS in variety, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. ABUTILON in variety, $2.50 per 100. FUCHSIAS in variety, $3.00 per 100. HAKDT POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 50 varieties, $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. p^j jqq STROBIL ANTHES Dyerianus, 75c. a doz. $5.00 Notice our Vegetable Plant advertisement in this issue. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON;"'^^«r^" Mention the Flortots' Bxchange when writing. CARNATION I I C E R Orange, striped pink. The most lloriferous in its colnr. First size plants, $10.00 per IdO; 2d size, $8.00 per 100. Lawson, 1st size' $6.00 per 100. Cash please. Henry Eicliholz, Waynesboro, Pa. UeotloD the FlorlatB* Bxchange when writing. Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every par ticular, 3 in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Cash with Order. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VIOLETS. 1500 Farquhar, Imperial and Marie Louise, all sand rooted from clean stock, February and March struck, from 3 In. pots, ready August 31. Booking orders now, $3. SO per 100; $3.00 per lOuO. A. J. THOMPSONi 757 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Goninienilal Violet CDlluni Second Edition Ready for Delivery PRICE $1.50, POSTPAID The Florists' Exchange, 2 Duane St., N. Y. Moptlon tbw Florliitli' Bgrbang* wboii writlnr. ASTER PLANTS Large stocky plants of Seniple's mixed 40 cts. per 100 ; $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, - - Bristol. Pa. MeodoD the Florlatg' Exchange when writing. SMILAX PLANTS In 2}4 in. pots, \ery strong, two in the pot. $5.00 per 100. BK lUCIElT, W^oodliaven, N. Y. Telephone, 34 Richmond Hill. Mention the Florists' Exchange 7hen writing. 4 NEW MYOSOTIS Oblongata Perfecta (winter bloomer), Graf von Wandersee, Nisenauge, Indigo, $1.00 per 100 (No Seedlings). G. LOTZE, GlENBURNIE, MD. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SMILAX strong, in 2J/^-inoh pots, cut back, $2.00 per 100 ; $17,50 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, RiegelsTitle, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. STEVIA SERRATA Fine winter b'oomlng; stronf?, bushy plants, from 4-Inch pote, $6.00 per lOc. DEAN FERRIS, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. H ■■Tit Inn thp ^•^^rls^f^^ RxchHiige when writing. ALYSSUM Double Giant Sweet, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. SALVIAS and COLEUS, reel and yellow, 2 in., $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Successor to C. A. Harris & Co. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. PRinROSES,,.,. Chinese, 2 in. pot $2.00 Obconlca, Alba and Rosea 2.00 ForbesI "Baby" 2.00 Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora, Sept. 1-1, $1.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS JOS. Per 100 1 Sprengeri, 2 in. pots, ready Aug. 20, $2.00 1 Plumosus Nanus 2.50' rANSY SliED, Non Plus Ultra, ready August 1st, $4.00 per oz. CASH. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio K«Dtloa ttt riMliti* Biebanxa whe. wtttlas. i August 8 1003 The Hlori-sts^ JBxchange 151 BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26tli St., New Tork CooGAN Building OonBlsninents of Flrst-Closs Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Geo. E. Bhadshaw John B. Hartman BRADSHAW &, HARTMAN ' Wholesale Florists 53 West ',!8th Street, NEW TOKK Telephone, 1797 Madison Square C0N8TGNMEKT SOLICITED JAMES McMANUS, '^^^^^J^ 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. - - - ^— -N^ ALWAYS ON T HAND THE HIGHEST GRADE OF A SI«ECIA)tTV. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES THE PIONEER CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE I OooEOn Bulldlne, 6th Ave. and 26th St. NEW YORE Open every Morning at 5 o'clock for the Sale I of Cut Flowers This is not a commission bouse ; the market consists of individual stands Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent J. DONJVI^DSON, Secretary! J. J. PERKINS, Wholesale Florist speciaities R Q S E S-C A R N ATIONS' V I O L ETS 115 West SOth Street, New York TELEPHONE 956 IMAO. SQUARE Shipping Orders attended to Promptly, quick returns GUAKANTEED, ~ ' ' "" ' Branch Store ! 48 West 30th St., N. Y. R. W. PERKINS, MANAGER Consignments of good Btocli can always be handled ; EBtablished 1873. GR.O'WER.5, ATTENTION 1 Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO West 29th Street, MEW YORK Telephone Call 551 Madison Square Violets Roses carnations orchids Established 1888 YOUNG Sl NUGENT Am. Beanty, Liberty, Snnrlse, Bride, Brldes- tnald, Meteor, Oolden Oate, and all ottaer l,ead' InK Varieties of Roses- GATTLEYAS, 42 W- 28th Street, NEW YORK J. K. ALLEN The Pioneer House 106 West 28th St., New York Solicits your Consignments tor the Coming Season. I have the Facilities tor Handling ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, ETC. BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED. PROMPT RETURNS. Telephone, 167 Madison Square. Open at 6 A. M. Every Morning. U#nHnp »he FlrtHot** RTphanffo whpw writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist All Seasonable Flowers and Novelties ]| at Proper Prices can be had at 52 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK | TELEPHONE, 1738 Madison Squabe JAMES A. HAMMOND OOUHIBSION DSAI.EB IK CUT FLOWERS ConalffnnientB Solicited. 113 West 30th Street, NBW YORK Telephone 854 MadlBon Square. ■ TTTTTYTTTTTTTTTTTV TTTTTV H/CKS & GRAWBUCKW Wholesale Florists AND DEALERS IN Florists' Supplies. 108 LIVINGSTON ST., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tel. 3660-31)61 Main W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Slilpper at all varieties ot Cut Flowers T,..PHo™s:{^g,»^-iPJI 57 West 28th Street, HEW YORK WQolesale Prices of Gut Flowers, Hew YoiR, fiugust J, 1303. Prices quoted are toy the liandred nnless otherwise noted. M JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 -W. SOth St. Consignments SoUcited MEW YOHK \ Telephone 280 BIadison Squaee I A. Beauty, fancy — epeelal '* extra No. 1 " Culls & ordinary and Varletlei Boston July 2i), 1903 Pbll-delphia Aug. 4, 1903 Baltimore July 29, 1903 Buffalo .4ug. 5,1903 Pittsburg Aug. 3, 1903 A BEAUTY, fancy— special to 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 1.00 to 3.00 to to to 4.00 25.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 5.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to to to to ... . to to to to to- 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to to to 20.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to to to to 3.00 to 100 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to 26.00 15.00 8.00 3.00 26.00 to 16.00 to 6,00 to 2.00 to to to 30.00 ?0 00 12 00 Oulls and Ordinary Queen of Edgeiy a Bride, 'Maid, fancy— special .. p " extra 4.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 '2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 'i'.bo 60.00 '".15 2.60 12.60 4.00 16.00 ■".36 8.00 to 1.00 to .60 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to to .76 to .75 to .76 to to 1.25 to to to to to .60 to 30.00 to to to to to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to to to to to 6.00 to to .10 to to to 4.00 A " No. 1 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 1.60 to 2 00 3 •• No. 2 ,76 K. A. Victoria to to 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 8.00 to to 50.00 to 15 00 to 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.60 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 to to to 1.00 26.00 to 60.00 to to 6.00 fion . ... to . . 4 00 to O A A 0 D D a G H I, L N P a s s T V R,f;TTTT>s Oattievas to to to to .76 to 1.00 .60 to .76 .60 to .75 to to ... . to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to Interior grades, all colors .60 to .76 .60 1 nn !STANDARD J Pink ^Vakieties J Red to 1.00 .... to 1.00 1.00 1 00 2 ( Yellow and var. ^♦PANOY White . . . to 1.00 . to 1.50 i'.so to 1.50 1 95 3*'l?SrtelfoT' \ Red .:::;:::;;;:;;:: to to to to to to 1 "6 » standard var) I YeUow andyar. to 1.60 to 2.00 to to 25.00 to 60.00 to .75 to to to 3.00 to 4.00 to to to to .60 to 40.00 to to to to .10 to .76 to to ... to 2.00 to to 1 26 SPABAGUS 26.00 to 60.00 to 50 00 . to to to to .12>^ to to 3.00 to 4.00 3,00 to 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 4,00 to to to to to AK0IBSU8. . to . to AN8IE8 to to 12.00 to 15.00 to .25 to .40 to to 12.00 to 20.00 to .10 to .20 to 10.00 to to .15 to MTLAX 12.00 to 15.00 10 00 WBET PEAS .16 to .25 IS IOLET8 to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette ■Uly Marrlsll Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRfETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 15 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Kalserlns rieteors Carnots Orclilds Valley Carnations Can f umisli at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS, BRIDESMAIDS, 8RI0ES. JOBBERS IH FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawlby Street. BOSTON. Mention the FlorlatB* Bichange when writing. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all ktnda of "Reason able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLOR STS" SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 481 Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. telephone seneca 620 Give Hs a Tbial. We Can Please You. m FLOWEI BOIES WATERPROOF. Corner Lock Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once la to use them always. No. Per 100 Per 1000 0.-3x4x20 . . . .$2.00 $18.00 1.— 3x4tel8 . . 1.76 16.00 2.-3x6x18 2.00 18.00 3.-4x8x18 2.40 22.00 4.-3x5x24 .... 2.76 26.00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ing on orders above 260 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. No. Per 100. Per lOOO 6.-1x8x22.. .$3.00 $27.50 6.-4x8x28. . . 3.76 36.00 7.-6x16x20. . 5.60 63.00 8.-3x7x21. . . 3.00 29,00 9.-6x10x36. . 660 60,00 UentloD the PlorlBta' COI^nlllBITS, o. Bxcbangft when wrltlDS. VIOLET CITI^TURE, $I.SO CARNATIO?* CUI.XUirE, 3,50 PI.ANT CWLXURE, I.OO -WATER GARDEN, 2.00 RE8IDEMTIAI. SITES, 2.50 HOUSE I»I.AJ»TS (I»aper) .50 " " (Clotb), I.OO Uentlon tie Plomts' Bzebaive wkea wnciBg. I THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duare St., New Yrok Claclnnati. Newa Notes. Everybody who can is taking a vacation, and nearly every day we have some visitors. C. Dudley, of Parlcers- burg-. W. Va., was in the city last weelc buying an up-to-date ice box. He tells me that his flower business has improved so much that it was neces- sary for hira to give up the produce trade and confine himself exclusively to the former. Dr. and Mrs. Howland, of the Atlanta rioral Company, At- lanta, Ga.. called August 3 on their way to Delaware, O., where the Doctor had been called on account of his mother's illness. Charles E. Critchell, of this city, is in charge of this firm's greenhouses and store. George F. Struck, representing Messrs. Lager & Hurrell, of Summit, N. J., was also a caller. Mr. Struck is looking up the orchid growers in this section. He tells me the florists are buying more orchids than usual. D. H. Kyrk and family left August 3 for the lakes for a short vacation. Albert Sunderbruch is spending a part of his vacation pulling grass in his greenhouses. Fred Gear and family left Monday for a tour of the lakes. Two weeks from to-day and we leave for Milwaukee, "the bright spot" of the North. Remember that our delegation will travel via C. H. and D. R. R. and leave Cincinnati at 8.45 p. m. Don't neglect to get your sleeping berth re- served, which can be done by address- ing the subscriber, at 113 Bast Third street, Cincinnati. I am in receipt of a letter from J. R. Goldman, from Portland, Ore. He is loud in praise of Portland; says it's a fine city. The florists, he says, grow their roses in solid beds, from the fact that they have so much cloudy weather. B. G. GILLBTT. Kansas City, Mo. News Jottings. From reports offered by a num- ber of the leading retailers it seems that business for July was a trifle bet- ter than that transacted a year ago. A steady demand for funeral flowers has made the perceptible increase. Among the growers the housing of carnations is progressing. W. J. Barnes favors planting his stock from pots in June. He says the check received by large field stock when lifted is not overcome soon enough to secure a pay- ing crop for Christmas. However, the difference of opinion is still found, and much is to be said in favor of both modes. E. Brus, the violet specialist, will erect several new houses to accommo- date the demand for his Princess of Wales variety. The plants afield are clean and well grown. While Mr. Brus does not believe in watering other than as nature supplies, the little culti- vators are not allowed to rest, and when his stock is placed on the market it brings a top price. The first shipments of Harrisii lilies are here, and, with a few exceptions, orders include longiflorum. There is a small increase in number of bulbs con- signed over shipments of 1902. The aster rot is again destroying much stock in this locality planted in the field. The disease seems to be but little understood; consequently few remedies have been offered or applied. The columns of the Florists' Exchange would be a model place for some brother florist to offer his advice along this line. The newly finished store of W. L. Rock is a credit to this city. The tile- floored window, the frescoed ceiling and the entire finish of white, green and gold could not be more pleasing or more useful to show off his line of flowers. Mr. Rock has just returned from his eastern trip, where he pur- chased extensively of palms, ferns and tubs of hydrangeas. The Executive Committee of the Con- vention Hall has now decided to post- pone the annual Flower Show for one year. The recent flood losses have been so far-reaching and the demands of charity so numerous that those in charge feel that it would necessitate the employment of time and money rightfully belonging to the needy to attempt to give the big show this year. The hall directors assure us that in 1904 a finer flower show than has ever before been given will be seen in Kan- sas City. Mr. Johnson, of the Blair & Kauf- man Nursery Company, says they lost by flood upward of 300,000 young apple trees alone, and many thousands of ornamental ti-ees were turned under so much mud and sand that they can- not be lifted. A rough estimate of the firm's loss is about $6,000. Will Murray has left for an extended vacation in the Rocky Mountains and the Western slope. E. D. ELLSWORTH. Harrlsburg, Pa. There is very little doing at the Cap- itol, either in flower matters or poli- tics; roses are scarce, with sufficient carnations to meet the demands. G. Hawson is making extensive changes, remodelling four houses and erecting two others, each 125x25 feet. Local growers report the heaviest Spring business ever experienced. There is a decided slump in the palm trade, owing to the department stores handling the plants in large quanti- ties at low figures. But as one grow- er stated, another season may end this competition, as the percentage of loss is heavy in stock dying on their hands. S. Omaha. Trade Nenrs. The members of the trade, with their families, attended the picnic given by the Nebraska Florists' Society, Thursday of last week. Everybody voted the affair a grand success. A hail storm visited the Hess Sc Swo- boda place July 2S, causing a loss of 3,000 or more feet of glass. The plant of A. Donaghue, three blocks south, suffered to the extent of 1,500, esti- mated. These two firms were the only ones in the city to suffer from the hail; the storm was quite general, however. Geo. Sorensen. of Florence, will erect two hO'Uses this Summer. P. B. Ploth will put up six green- houses; the posts are in the ground. B. OMAHA, NEB.— J. W. Arnold, florist, was stricken with paralysis July 29, and is in a very serious condition. DUBUQUE. la.— The gardeners will hold their annual picnic on August 20 at the Shooting Park. The affair this year promises .to be. the JUQSt Interest- iBg and pleasing yet held. August 8, 1903 The Flori^t3' Bxchange t53 Cromwell, Conn. The chrysanthemums are coming on fast. Those that were planted first are aiready reaching up well toward the glass. Polly Rose, Willowbrook and George S. Kalb will, as usual, be the early white varieties, while Monrovia, Robert Halliday and J. B. Lager will represent the yellows. There will be about the usual varieties grown this season for standards, while to them will be added many of the new chrysanthe- mums that have appeared recently and are considered worthy of a place in the list. There will be all of 75 different sorts, and the number of blooms will run nearly to 150,000. Major Bonnaffon will occupy one entire house, and an- other house will be given up to Maud Dean, Mrs. Barkley and liavender Queen. A good deal of space will be devoted to the late varieties, W. H. Chadwick, Col. D. Appleton, Timothy Eaton and W. S. Allen. The yellow Eaton will also be grown quite exten- sively. It looks as though the attempt of the French growers to bull the market on Roman hyacinths would result in largely decreased sales of those bulbs in this country. The Roman hya- cinth is not a necessity to either the wholesale or retail florist. There are several very good substitutes that can I be purchased for much less money. t A. N. Pierson grew over 100,000 last ! year, and this year he may not grow any. They are in flower at a time when there is plenty of other stock, and should they be omitted entirely from the list for a year or two would hardly be missed. However, if grow- ers would refrain entirely from pur- chasing until the price becomes reason- able they would no doubt be able to get all they needed in the end. The Harrisii lily bulbs are coming a little late this year, but if, as the dealers claim, this is because they have been given ample time to mature, the advantage will no doubt be with the grower. It is an undoubted fact that tio many bulbs have been brought to this country before they were fully ripe, and the result has been immature plants and small or Imperfect flowers. Another effect, too, is found in the uncertain manner in which the bulbs flower. It used to be possible to plant a house of Ij, Harrisii and bring them all in about the same time. Of late years a house planted at the same time and treated in the same manner would begin to produce blooms, per- haps, at Christmas, and the rest would straggle along until Memorial Day. R. G. Ludwig left last Monday on his annual trip through Connecticut, Mas- sachusetts, Rhode Island and New York in the interest of A. N. Pierson. W. A. Dawson of Worcester, Mass., who has been in the employ of A. N. Pierson for the past two years, has ac- cepted a position with the J. A. Bud- long & Son Company of Providence, R. I. Mr. Dawson was employed here nearly all the time in the carnation houses, and his work will be the same in his new field. Hjalma Carlson left last week for Southport, Conn., where he has ac- cepted a position with B. J. Taylor. H. Rochester, N. Y. Trade News. The weather here has been most desirable for the trade. H. B. Wilson reports business as exceptionally good. An Immense amount of design work is done in this store, mostly owing, per- haps, to the long-established business conducted here. Salter Bros, and the Keller Bros, report favorably on the business done during this Summer, and are looking forward to an increased demand for carnations and other cut flowers the coming season. Among the seedsmen but little is doing outside of the general routine business, Charles Vick, of James Vick's Sons, is a busy man these days with the business of the Horticultural De- partment of the St. Louis Exposition. Mr. Vick is well pleased with the sup- port being given him from growers all over the State, especially those locally. ^™ong the carnation growers every- thing is in flne shape now for Pall work to commence. The recent rains have made plants look first class and helped them along in growth. _ George Bennett had a house planted in early July, and plants at this writ- mg are looking exceptionally fine. Four thousand plants in the field at this place are in flne condition, Mr. Ben- nett has made extensive repairs this season, besides building new, one 25x50- foot violet house, new extension of 55 feet on carnation house. Many violet plants of Marie Louise have been housed and look fair. Mr. Bennett bought sixty-flve boxes of Belgium im- ported glass, and is very sorry, as so much of it is loss on account of break- age. Whether packed poorly or han- dled roughly in transit is hard to say, but he wants no more of it. Prank Bennett is also making over a 125x30-foot carnation house. Work on this place is being rushed night and day. owing to the fact that George Bennett expects to sail to England about September 23 for a vacation, he having worked steady for the past twelve years. All who know him wish he may have a good trip and pleasant journey. The Vick & Hill Company, of Bar- nards, have an exceptionally flne bed of perennial phlox now in full bloom, and comprising seventy distinct va- rieties, some of which are gorgeous. This firm propagated over 20,000 plants of phlox last year, and regret they have not as many more. Two houses of Boston fern look flne here, and should be in good shape for Fall tra ( WUte..... 5 Standaed J Pink ,S TABIETIES j Eed T5 ( Yellow and Var, g *FANOT— ( White a- CTho highest J ^^ W gradesof ) Bed C9 standard var) [ Yellow and Var. t NOVELTIES ADIANTUM '..]'.'.'.' ASPAKAGTJ8 '.'.'.'.'"" CALLAS DAFFODILS ...'."" DAISIES Galas Leaves Gladiolus Htaoinths ..!!!...."!...!.." Lilies '.!*..*.*.*."! Lilt of the Valley MiONONETTE— Ordinary"!!!."!!!!!.'." " Fancy !!!!!! NAEOISSUS PAKSIE3 8MILAX Stevia '."'."','. SWEET Peas !!!!.!!! Tulips .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.""! violets .v.v.v.". Chlcaso Aug. i, '03 16.00 to 21.00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 to to 3.00 to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to ... 4.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 6.00 to to to .75 to ,76 to .76 to .76 to .75 to 1.60 to 2.00 1.25 to 1.50 1.25 to 1.26 to to .76 to -._, 20.00 to 60.00 to to .45 to to 3.00 to to 8.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 4.00 1.00 to to to to 8.00 to 10.00 to .16 to .50 to to St. Louis Aug, 1, '03 Cincinnati Aug. 3, '03 to to 6.00 to 10.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 1.00 1.00 .15 4.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 to to to to to to 2.00 to 2.Q0 to 2.00 to to , to to to .60 to to to to to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.50 to to ...:. to 10.00 to 20.00 to .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to 3.00 to to ..... to to to to to to to 12.50 !0 ., to ., to . to :. to to 2.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to .60 to to 6.00 5.00 4J.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 IVlllwaukee Aug. 4, '03 to to 15.00 10.00 to 12..'iO 6.00 to to to 1.00 L50 1.60 1.00 to to to to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to to to to 2.00 to to 1.00 4.00 4.00 to to to to to to to 16.00 to to .26 to ...... to to to , to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to to to to 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 Detrn"* ..... to 26.0C1 to rso.OO to H.OO 5.00 10 10.00 to to to to to 3.00 to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 1.00; 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 to 60.00 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to to to 20.00 to 40.00 to to to to to 4.00 to 8.00 to to to to to to 10.00 to 12.50 ,. to ,. to .16 . to . to .60 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 40.00 Co 50.00 to .... to .... to to 2.00 to to to 4.00 to to to to to 12.60 to 15.00 ... to ... to .20 .. to , .. to .15 3.00 5.00 J- B. DBAMUD Successor to lUinois Cut Flower Co. WliolGsale Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED SI and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flow^ers SI Wa bash Ave, Room 221, Chicago Telephone Central 8598. All telefrrapli and telephone oraers giyen prompt attention. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. , Wholesale Florists ancf Florists' Supplies Mannlacturers of 'WIRE DESIGlfS 457 Mllwaahee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone Mata 874. P. O. Bo:i 103 SINNER EROS* Wholesale Growers and ahippsrs cf C\JT F=iLOlB^eRS 58-60 WABASH AVF.. CH.iiAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067 All telephone and telegraph orders gxveii prompt attention. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. E, G. HILL & GO, i w&oBesaie fioHsisJ RICHMOND, IND. 154 The Florist-s' Hxchange LEAD EvoE PAINT D AND ZINC K AILKL ^ K FOR GREENHOUSES ( READY FOR USE ) TWO KINDS OF WHITE Outside White; Inside White Special Colors Made (o Order. PUTTY WARRANTED TO BE MADE ONLY OF PURE LINSEED OIL AND WHITING. MANUFACTURED BY F. W. DEYOE & G. T. RAYNOLDS GO. Established 1754. The Oldest and Largest Paint rianufacturing Business in the United States. 101 Fulton Street, N. Y. Mention the Florists' BMhange when writing. SAFEJOURNEY to all florists bound for the Convention. Hope all hands will have a good time, and remember that I have HARDY GUT FERNS fboth Fancy and Dageer) for sale at 60 cts. per 1000. Sphagnum Moag, 65c. per bbl. Bouquet Green, $5.00 per 100. Laurel Festooning, $4.50 per 100 yards. Christmas Trees, by the carload or In small lota. Write for prices. Address all orders by mail or dispatch. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writlne. re1KIv"e*d^So 1 1 PROVINCE ST. Order Direct from Headquarters We carry the largest and most complete line of Florists' Hardy Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns, best quality, $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger orders. Bronze or Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000; best quality. Lau- rel Festooning", best quality, 5c. and 6c. per yd. Green Moss, $1.00 per bbl.; 75c. per bag. Sphag- num Moss, $1.00 per bbl., 50c. per bag. "We can flu your orders at a mo- ment's notice. Orders hy mail, telegraph and telephone will receive our prompt and personal attention. HENRT M. ROBINSON & CO., 11 Province Street, Boston, Mass. Mention the FiortotB* Bichange when writing. REED St KELLER, Importers and manufacturers «f Galax Leaves and all Decora- tive Greens. . . la* "WEST astli STREET, NE"W YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Meatloi tb* riertoti' ■zAang* when writint. EMERSON C. McFADDEN WHOLESALE FLORIST AND GROWER CUT DECORATIVE STOCK (Asparagus, Smilax, &c.) ROSES, CARNATIONS, FERNS, ETC. U. S. Exotic Nurseries SHORT HILLS, N. J. Kent Place Nurseries SUMMIT, N. J. ADIANTUM FAKLByENSE A SPECIALTr. Office: SHORT HILLS, N. J. IfentloB til* Florists* Bxebftng* when writing. Tel., 28 A Short Hills U/}e American Carnation How To Grow It A Standard Work Written by Request of the Publisbera of the Floriata' Exchange. By C. W. WARD THE CABNATION In America haa reached a status and Importance In the florist's Industry poaaeesed by no other flower of modern times, and a nractlcal work on the subject ol the cultlTatlon of the plant has btcome an iirKrat neJessUv 'Tms want is fully and completely met In the present volume which furnishes the resS of 'ye™ otaotuil experience of the author, who la recognized as being among the foremost of carnatlonlsts In America. The scope of the book will Be gleaned from the subjoined table of contents: ■^ History and Development of the Carnatlon-The Carnation In America-The Commercial Importance of the Carnation Industry-The American Carnation Society-Use of Carnations as a Decorative Flower-General Greenhouse Culture-Solls-Manure and Fertilizers-Propa- gation and Shpping of Young Stock-Treatment of Young Stock preparatory to Planting Ous-Pleld Culture-Lirtlng and Planting Carnations from the Field-Treatment after Benching— Picking Packing and Shipping Carnation Flowers— Insects and Preventives— Diaeaeea and Injuries— Packing and Shipping Fleld-grown Plants— Forcing Houses for Car- nations—Bench ConBtructlon-Sub-lrrlgatlon-Heating Carnation Houses- Carnations for Summer blooming— Bedding and Hardy Carnations— Carnations for Pot Culture— Raising Carnations from Seed— Cross breeding and Fertilizing- Varieties- Sports and Variations r; i** • ,?"' Carnation- Traits and Peculiarities— Various Classifications of the Carnation- List of Varieties for Dlflerent Localities— The Future of the Carnation— Its Commercial aspect and Prices— Who shall engage In Carnation Growing— Doea It Pay to do things Well- Calendar of Operations— Carnations in California, Canada, In the West, the East, the South. It will at once be aeen that a work of this nature should be In the hands of every florist ana others Interested In the subject who desire to keep abreast of the times, and to make ■ S'l?"' '^ "' carnations, by the most modern methods, a profitable part of their business. ,. , The Book is profusely IlIustTated by original engravings from life made specially for this work, with lour colored plates. Handsomely printed from large, clear type on fine anameled paper. Quarto, cloth. Price, $3. 50. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. mtietti 3 to • Dune St., H. T. AUtcm ?. 0. BOX iwr, HEW YORK CITY Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss, 5 barrel bale, fresh and clean, $1.25 ; 3 bales $3.25; 5 bales, $5.00. Poles, 2 in. to 5 in. at butt, any length required. H. R. AKERS, Chatswcplh, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BRILI.IANT naleiamLeDCOlloGlipiags WHOLESALE TEADE SOLICITED. J. L. Banner & Co., MONTEZUMA, N. C. Mention the Florists' Bxch«Bg« when writliur. Berberis Oregonium Seventy-five nicely arched sprays, containing 12 to 15 beautiful glossy green leaves each. Last- ing qualities of a palm. Packed securely and sent by mall or express to any florist or dealer In the United States, charges paid, lor $1.00. J.H.HOWE, Florist, 'll*VTt'rw'lsl.°- Uentlon the Florists' Bichange when writing. ^% A I A V Brilliant bronze, 75c. per ^1 §A k n J^ 9 1000 in lots of 2000 or more. C e D M e Fancy, $1.25 per 1000. r B K l« 9 ■ Dagger. $1.00 per 1000. Greenslieet Moss, $2.50 per barrel sack. Sphagnnm Moss, $1.75 per large bale. Florists' supplies of every description. I^. J. KRHSHOVER, 110-113 TVest 37th Street, New York. Telephone 597 Madison Square. Mention the FlorletB' Bichange when writing. FOR SOUTUEim WILD SMILill Where quality is first consideratioii* write, wire or phone the introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN GO. EVHRGRCHK, AI^A. Or their Agents : L. J. Ebeshovsb, New Tork; J. B. Deamtjd, Ohlcftgo; H. Baykbsdobfeb & Co., Plilladelphla ; W. F. Easting, Buffalo ; H. G. Bbbmino, St. Louis, Mo.; J. M. MoOullouqh'b Sons, OincinnatI, Ohio. Mention the Florlsta' Bichange when writing. 'We are Headquarters for HAKDY CUT FERNS. Fancy or DaK;^er, 50 cts. per 1000. Con- tracts made to -supply the year round. Use our Laurel Festoouiug:. It's the best decorating material to be found; we make it fresh daily, 4 cts., 5 cts aud 6 cts. per yard. Baryiains in GALAX, Al quality, Bronze or Green, 75 cts. per lOW in 10,000 lots. Mosses, etc. Send ua your wants and be well satisfied. MILLINGTON, MASS. Telegraph Office : New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Mention the Floriati' Bxchangt when writinjg. 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.DeLaMarePt£SPui).Go. LIMITED, RHINELANDER BUILDINQ, NEW YORK. Pittsburg. Club meeting:. The August meeting of the Flor- ists' Club, held last week, was well at- tended. President Falconer presided. Two members were elected and two new names proposed. The two gentle- men who were to speak about "Deco- ration of Suburban Gardens" and "Greenhouse Repairs" were unavoid- ably absent. The Picnic Committee's report was accepted and all bills or- dered paid. The Transportation Committee re- ported as to the trip to Milwaukee, but nothing definite was done, as a number of members who at the last meeting stated they were going were not pres- ent. It is likely that the party will travel in a parlor car and leave Mon- day, August 17, about 8 a. m., either on the P. R. R. or the L,. E. R. R. The rates are, respectively, $19.40 and $17.40 for the round trip on the certificate plan. Parlor car seats, $1.75. Anyone desiring to travel with the "party should notify me at once, as no parlor cars are used on this train, and we must give our order in time. H. H. Negley showed a seedling canna having dark foliage and good- sized bloom, which was much thought of by those present. B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Co., was present at the meeting, and, told of some new things in his line. P. S. Randolph, of Randolph & Mc- Cleraens, with his family, is sojourning at Cambridge Springs for several weeks. Messrs. Fisher & Hofmeyer, of the South Side H?;is. are away on a trip to Niagara Falls also to Canada, to visit some of the carnation growers. E. C. REINEMAN. Cleveland. News Jottings. A visit to Mentor found the grow- ers there quite busy and everything in fine shape. The outlook for the Winter is very bright. C. Merkel & Son have all their roses and carnations benched, and Carl Hagenburger is Just finishing. Mr. Carlton, of Willoughby, is fast getting into shape again, and the re- pairs from the last hail storm are well completed. Cleveland will send a large delegation to the S. A. P. convention, and those who can stand it will travel by boat. G. W. S. Plattsmouth, Neb. W. J. Hesser is away on a three weeks' visit to California. HARTFORD, Conn.— Alois Frey, so successful in charge of the conserva- tories at Elizabeth Park and recently retired from the management of the Heublein Conservatory, has accepted the direction of twelve of the largest greenhouses connected with Chicago's park system and is soon to establish headquarters at Lincoln Park. NORTH ARLINGTON, MASS.— Wm. H. Records, nurseryman, has presented a pe- tition in bankruptcy. Debts, $2,741.46; as- sets, $103.60. THE APPLE MAN above all others is the one who needs to spray. Good, smooth, even sized, disease-free, salable apples are now an i inpossibility without spraying. For the apple man's use nothi ng^ quite equals our Century Barrel Sprayer. Submerged brass cylinder, brass ball valves, everlasting plunder packing, automatic agitator. Unequalled for durability , ease of operation, free water ways. Eighteen stales of iprajetB. Catalogue wltb f armulaB aDd teatlmouUla tret. THE DEMINC COMPANY, SALEM, OHIO. >»slprn A^ta., II«nlon & Ilnbbtll, Chlekgo. tfentioD the Florlata' Dxcbange when writing. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE Wallace Building afs, OFFICE REMOVED TO 56PineSt., N.Y. City NEW MANAGEMENT. Hakrib H. Hatden (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company), - - President WILLIAM A. MooBB (Assistant District Attorney for Westchester Co.,N. Y.), Vice-President JOHN E. Walkeb (Member of the New York Bar), .... Secretary and Treasurer Improved facilities for making collections in all parts of the United States, Canada and Europe. Re- liable reports secured at short notice. Service prompt, trustworthy and efficient. Give ua a trial. Mention the Floriatfl* Exchange when writing. August 8, 1903 The Piorists' Exchange 155 LOGKLAND LUMBER Established 1868 Capital $100,000.00 Greenhouse Lumber Open Air Seasoned— ALL HEART Cypress 'Warranted the Best Hot Bed Sash Tennessee Red Cedar Posts 6i THAT'S ALL 99 We rest our case with you. A long established reputation, ample means and facilities, all go to assure you the best service. Plans and estimates are yours for the asking.- FACTORY AND YARDS AT LOCKLAND, OHIO Holds Class Firmly See the Point MS" « PEERLESS G\ixiag Points ue the best. No righu or lefts. Box oT 1,000 poinU 75 Ota. poitp&ld. HENRT A. DREEB, 714 ChMtDnt St., Pklla., F^ Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. For GreenhonseB, Graperies, Hotbeds, ConseTvatories, and all other purposes. Get our filgures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 3»2-«4 W. BROADWAYt NEW YORK. Uentiontb* BlorUts' BzebaBte whea writlnjc- GLASS RFNT fil AQQ VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO Bhll I HhftWV 4'43.44C> GreenwicK St.l KiriV YORK For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS, Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. 40-48 Vestry .St. Mention the Florists' Exchange whep writing. NEVr YORK. GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material CUT AND SPllCEDIREtOr FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS 'J Manufacturers 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AT ^WHOI^HSALB. New Twin Section Boiler. -» _._ — ,,-. __, — _-. —__._— __...-_.., ..^ SEND 4c. FOR CATALOGUE. ^^T OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. HnttOB tt* FlocJits' Bzdiuf* wh» wrlttac. CYPRESS Is Far Mope DuRAButHANPINE, CYPiRESSi SASH BARS UPT0 32 FEET_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION When desired. SJsnd for our Circulars. THEA-TS+eam5 [ymber (o^ flEPQ^NSfeT, Boston, ^ass. " laemiun m» rlorim' jaicnapge whep writing. "THRIPSCIDE" (BEOISTEBED) GREENHOUSE FUMIGATIN6 POWDER Is the newest and best article on the market to- day for the complete 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 Kly and Xhrlps. There Is nothing Injurious In it to plant lite, even the most deli- cate fern. It Is especially recommended for Beauties, Eoses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, liilles, Smilax, Asparagus, Palms, Ferns, etc., and we claim that Insects will be entirely eradicated when the houses are thoroughly fumigated with this powder. It is put up as follows : lib. Tin Can. ..$0.25 I 25 lb. Sealed Box $4.50 6 " " ... 1.00 I 100 " " " 16.50 Send for copy of testimonials. For reference we refer to Messrs. Bassett & Washburn, Hins- dale, lU. Prepared by The LIIIy-LIIIy Chemical Co. and sold by E. H. HUINT 76-78 WABASH AVE., CHICAQO Untloa tkt Florist!' Bxekus* wkra wrttlBC. USE W. C. KRICK'S FLORISTS' IMMORTELLE LETTERS, Etc. HighcHt Award Wherever Exhibited. These letters and denliais are mude of tho beht Immortel- leH,wlr(don woodor metal frarcicH bav- iDKholQp drilled In tbeni to insert toothpickH, by \vlii<'li they are fast- i-.nei'i in the ilenifcn. Give tli._-m a trial. You will find thCBe KoodR to be Huperior to any in market. 2-in.lttterH.$2.50 per 100 ; p o H t a e e Iflc. porltHJ. For other styles of letterfi, Emblems and iJeslKna, send for catalogue. Before purchasing send forfree sample and catalot^ne, and compare with any other letter on the market. For sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers. W.G.KRICK, 1 287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y. UentlOD the norUta' Exchange wbeD wrttlaf. Foley Floral Foto^raphs Send for my Floral Album, 8lze 12x11, containing 24 different funeral designs. Sent to any part of the country by express, $7.00 c. o. d. 226-226>^ BOWERY, NEW YORK Uentlon the Florists* Bxcbange wben.,wrtUiif. irni imi ind GREENHOUSE PUTTY a SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER & CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New York. UAntInn tti. Flitrl.ts' Rrch.nT. wh.o writlor. CASFEE LIMBACH fiREENIIOUSE GLASS A SPECIAI^XY. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. eOWshington Ave., 31st Ward, DSAAaLh.jw B* 1829 Oarson St., rlllSDUrgi fSi Mention the Florists' Hxchange when writing. mm FLOEIST LETTEB CO. aitoiBjEastMf^fs &S FLORISTS'' LETTERS Clmeniloni of thla box, 22 In. long by 18 In. wide and 12 In. high. 2 lectio ni. This wooden box nloely stained and vam] He^ 18x80x13 made In two section*, <»ne/or eac.' -ls% letter, iriven away with Brst order of 500 h, jri. Block Letters, IH or 2 inch size, per 100, f a.00. Script Letters. $4-00. Fastener with each letter or woro. , _ Uied by leading floriets everywhere and for lalfi by all wholesale liorista and supply dealera. N, P. McCarthy, Trcas. e^ Manager. ifGrlJnli. BOSTON, MASS. »4H^awte/k Uentlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltloc. MmUod th* riorlita' BrAange when vritlBS> 156 The Plorists' Hxchange ESTABLISHED 1868 INCORPORATED 1894 S JOHN C. MONINGER CO. All Heart Cypress Greenhouse Construction Lumber Our material is g^uaranteed to be strictly first-class, absolutely free of sap and defects. We carry constantly a large and complete stock of open-air dried lumber. This, with our unexcelled facili- ties for manufacturing, enables us to make prompt shipments. On Mot Bed Sasli we are Leaders. Our Sash are strong and well made, tenons are White Leaded. Standard Sizes carried in stock. Our long experience, large and extensive trade, places us in a position to furnish strictly up-to-date material. If you contemplate building, it will pay you to get our plans and estimates. OUR. RECORD FOR 1902 — Material Furnished for over 1,200,000 Square Feet of Glass. IF AT THE CONVENTION DO NOT FAIL TO SEE OUR EXHIBIT S Office, JJ» E. Blackhawk St. = Factory, 4J2-422 Hawthorne St. S Lumber Yard, 3 1-4 J Smitti Ave. JOriN C. HONINQER CO., Chicago, III. | SELI.ING AGBNTS FOR GARLAND GVTXERS = iWlD TOOTHPICKS I Price per box of 1 O.OOO $1.50. This quantity in two packages can be sent by mail to distant States for 75 cents. Box of 50,000 (weighs SOlbs ), $6.25 F.O.B. Berlin, N; Y. Forsale by the leading ^ supply dealers. ^ Manufactured by JC W. J. COWEE I BERLIN, N. Y. *^ STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative: PHILADELPHIA, PA., JEK8EY CITY N.J. 0. OCTLEE ETEB80H, 10« Third Ave., Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND OITT, H. T. * Mention Vbm Florlito' Exchange when writlag. 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Desips, Florists' Supplies. Meotlon the Flortota* Bxefaange when writtng. ALL NtRSERYMEN, (»EED5- 01EN AND rLOmSTS wismBG TO so Busnniss with lUSOFK SaaVLD SEIH) f OK TEX ^'Horncoimraf AdVCPtlSCP*' Thli !■ tlie British Trade Paper, belnf read weekly by all HorticultTiraltxaderi j It !■ alio taken by OTer 1000 of the belt Continental houses. Annual subscrip- tion to coTer cost of postage, 75 centi. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notta. Address 99 EDITORS OF THE <«««v*s«5 !¥? Made in Sectional, Portable and Brick-set. Over 150 Styles and Sizes. Burns all kinds of Fuel. RECEIVED niGI1E8T AWARDS EIVE ELORI8T8' CONVENTIONS. Do not fall to visit our Exhibit at the Hilwaukee Convention this month. Let us send you our Catalogue and Special Fiorists' Prices. We can offer you a High-rate Interest P{.\ing Invest, ment. Better write and let us explain how^it's interesting. NEW YORK, 39 Corllandt St BOSTON, 39 Oliver St. Do It Now Address : THE HERENDEEH MFG. CO., Dept. F, Gene.d, n. Y. Mention the Florists' ExcbanBe wheo writing. Uentloa the Florlste' Bxchansa when wrttlnc. DON'T YOU FORGET SIEBERT'S ZINC NEVER RUST GLAZING POINTS Are Positively the Best. I>ast Forever. Over9,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventive or glass slipping. Effec- tive on large or small glass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes, % and %, 40c. a lb. : by mall 16c. extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 ; 15 lbs for $5.y0, by express. For sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yort. Henry F. Mitchell, Philadelphia, Weeber & Don, New York Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass. J. M. McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York. Baker & Richards, Seattle, Wash. KIND WORDS NEVER DIE. Bellevue, Ta. Chables T. SiEBEHT:~-Please book my order for 100 pounds of Zinc Never Rust Glazing Points. I have used five different kinds in the past twelve years, and none of them gave me satisfaction like yours. They will stay in, are easy to drive, no rights or lefts, will hold the glass in place, and do not rust away like all others I have used. Tour Zinc Points are easy to take out when making re- pairs. I have used about 100 pounds of your Zinc Points in the last two years, and I am perfectly sat- isfied with them. Yours truly, F. BUHKI. Cleveland, Ohio. Chables T. Siebeet:— In our twenty-five years* experience with glazing points of all kinds, I can say your Zinc Points are the best to date. Chables H. Wilson, Mgr. for Grant-Wilson Floral Co. LocKLAND, Ohio. Ch^uiles T. Siebekt: — I must say the Zinc Points have given great satisfaction. I have over 100 pounds on my houses, and feel justified in stating that they are the best point on the market. Yours respectfully, W. E. Paeteidge, Florist. IfentlQB tbe norlsti' Bxcbange wbem 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., Send foe ClBCULAES. Successors to JEXNINGS BKOS., S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. IfentloD the nortets' Bxchanse when wiitliig. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Co., riANUFACTURERS OP HOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED GULF CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. 4^0ur descriptive circular contains valuable information for every florist. Send for It. MentloD the FlorlBta' Bxchange whep writing. G[0 M. GmUND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27tli, 1888. Send for Catalogrue GEO. n. GARLAND, Des Plaines, III, JOHN C. nONINQER CO., CHICAGO, Selling Agents Mention tbe Florists' Bxchange when writing. RIDER AND ERICSSON HotAirPainping 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., 35 Warren Street. New York 40 Dearhom Street, Chicag^o 239 Franklin Street, Boston 40 North 7th Street, Philadelphia 692 Craigr Street, Montreal, P. Q. Teniente-Rey 71, HaTana, Cuba UentloB the Florists* Bxchange when writing. 158 The Plorists' Hxchange The Kin; Construction Co. New Roof Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boilers, Automatic and Hand Ventilators. Lockport, New York. 32 Church Street, Toronto, Can. SUMMER >N WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent sete our Catalosne. GIBLIN & CO.. . Utica. N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SASH LIFT For a Very Little Money, Get tf^ THE ■NEW DEPftRTURt" 'VEMTILfVTIMG (\PPl.lflNCC For DescrlptlTe Ofttalo^e Send to J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. Uentlon the Florists' BxehanKe when wrltlnf. THE PERFECT HORTICOLTOIIIll 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 IVRITE OR 'WIRE FOR PRICES. THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO. I>e8ig:ners, Manutacturers and Builders ot Horticultural Structures West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY BUG-KILLERc I Vanish rLlke Darkness J At Sunrise As Spray 1 j^ cents a Gallon. No Fnmigator compares witfa it IN VAPOUR TOBACCO WAREHOUSINQ AND TRADINQ COMPANY Louisville, Ky. MesUvs taa ri9rut»' Bscbui(« wh«e wrtttag. FICUSELASTICA Fine plants, 5 In. pots, $3.00 per doz. PANDA N17S I]TII,IS, S In. pots $3.00 per doz. S .INSEVIERAI ;KEVI.AKICA, 3 In. pots, 75c. per doz. CAREX JAPONICA,31n. pots, T6c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. I VV, hardy flne plants, 5 ft. to 7 ft. high, $1.60 por doz. ; $10.00 per 100. Ci EISELE, Jefferson Streets, PHILAll PAi Uentlon the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. "ABSOLUTELY SAFE AND RELIABLE. ASK YOUR FRIENDS." .^ Were You Deprived of your water supply at any time last sum- mer by the leaking or collapse of your water tank. Take precautions now and install A Caldwell Outfit The tank is built of best Red Gulf Cypress, securely hooped and the tower is constructed of heavy and substantial parts, and is safe, sightly and durable. A wind-mil!, gas engine or other power may be used to fill the tank. Let us send you our catalogue and price list. W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. UpntloD the Florlfitfi' Exchange when wrttlns- SPEGIHL WPEBT 8HE|1F mmooNGEmENT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST ONLY. A deduction of 10 per cent, allowed on Sheaves from list price ordered by the dozen or more during the above month. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 50-56 North Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. New Catalogue on application. Upntlon thp FIorlBtii' RxcbanRe when wrltlnjc. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self -oiling de- vice automatic stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write f orcatalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND, IND. HROESCBELL BROS. €0. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers made of the "best of material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, aides and back). Write f or iiif ormation. A. HERRMANN •»*M4FACTUBEI« OF Floral Metal Designs Importer and Dealer In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE Office and Warerooms: 404, 406. 408, 410, 412 East 34th S Bet-ween 40tK and ^Ist Streets ■Write roB ItflTTXT 'Vf\'nVt New CATALOGnE. HI IV W » VVl\n>. GooooooooocoocooocooooooooooooooooooooooooioooooooooooC? Inside view of the Dietsch patent short roof houses at M. Winandy'a place, Kogers Part, HI. ADVANTAGES NOT POSSESSED BY ANY OTHER STYLE all 1st— Largest bench room obtainable; benches equally g'ood. 3d.— Safe construction; roof a perfect truss; no high peaks. 3d— Best ventilation ; a run of ventilators to every two benches. This style of construction has the endorsement of many prominent growers. Let us give you an estimate ; the figures will be so low and the work so good, that you will be pleased. 4th— Least shade possible with any xnetliod of roof and wall construction. 5th— Ease of construction ; greatest dura- bility at minimum of expense. 6tli— Every requirement of modern con- struction fully provided for. A. IDIEXSCH & CO. Patentees ManufaeturerB of California Red Cedar and Iiouisiana Cypress Greenhouse Material. CHICAGO, ILL. 615-621 Sheffield Avenue, i August 8, 1903 The PIori3t3' Exchange 159 SELF=OILINQ VENTILATING APPARATUS FOR GREEN- HOUSES SECTIONAL WATER BOILER — OPENIVIEW (( BURNHAM BOILERS RELIABLE, DURABLE, ECONOMICAL RED GULP CYPRESS MATERIAL Galvanized Ice Clearing Eave Plates Cast Iron Gutters, Iron Purlins, Columns, etc. FASC I A CLASP ANGLE IRON PLATE AND SASH BAR CLASP (PATENTED) nEADQLARTER8 FOR ALL KIND& OF CREENnOLSE Building Material Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures r Catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus Mailed from New York Office on Receipt OF Five Cents for Postage; also Patent Iron Construction Catalogue for Five Cents Postage n LORD £> BtRNIIAM COMPANY NEW YORK OFFICE: St. James Building, Broadway and 26th Street GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS: Irvington-oa-Hudson, New York UeattoB tii« Florifti' Bicbang* vbes vrltliic. 160 The Plorists' Hxchange August 8, 1908 HiTCHINQS & Co. ESTABLISHED 1844 Designers and Builders of Modern Greenhouses Rose H o uses Carnation Ho uses And All Kinds of Glass Structures C^ 0*^1 fV^ O "i" ^ ^ /-I t^ I O M O Cheerfully Submitted for Houses Erected Complete or for Ma- terial Only, With Plans for Guidance of Local Mechanics "lllil 99 ROUND and SECTIONAL The Standard for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOUR CENTS POSTAGE EACH FOR OUR FULLY ILLUS- TRATED CATALOGUES ON GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING AND GREEN- HOUSE CONSTRUCTION .•/ .-.• Perfect Sash -Opera- ting Apparatus HITCMINOS & CO. 233 Mercer Street NEW YORK Mention tbe Florists' Elxchonge when writing. VOL. XVI., No. 6 Supplement to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Our Qallery of Fine 8|)ecimen» August 8, 1903 ^ ^ j^ jc^ iO*w A<^ ^^ -Jfeink 4 ^rHM^^P^i^^S^^3^^^i^B i w 5#^ m ^ ^ ■ ^ F »rr*^4 W0^ L.. . .'^fv_rfUi f -^ ^^S ^^^m ^m m b^^Bi^SSj^^PB^Ca. ' eS^ .^^c j^^'^'^^B^j ^P ^BjiBf " ' Vfe \^^!^sfiM^^ 2*Ei2**^^ mr ^^p^*"^ Copyrighted, 190il, by A. T. De La. Mare Ptg. and Fab. Co. Ltd., New York. Plate 58. PAULOWNIA IMPERIALIS— EMPRESS TREE standing on the grounds of Mr. Charles W. Henry, Chestnut Hill, Pa. The blue flowers, trumpet-shaped, are borne in large panicles (photo of one of which accompanies this issue) and exhale a delicious perfume. The tree is hardy at Philadelphia Wtt are a straight ahoot and aim to groxc into a viyoToua plttnt A WBEKLV MBDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XVI. No. 7 NEW YORK, AUGUST J5, J903 One DoIIat Per Year GOLD MEDAL FERN NEPHROLEPIS PIER50NI See On[ Large Eniit at He S.O.F.0.II. Id "SEEING IS believiivg;" F. R. PiER^ON Company TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. iiipaiaieii PlemoiiO!! laBiis CUT STRINGS, gQ ^^S. EACH. Grafted Stock 500 Bride 1 500 Bridesmaid} '^"^^'^''-'^P^^ •^^• 1000 Bride ] ' , , 1000 Bridesmaid I '^ ^"^^' ^^'''^ ^^ ^°°- SAMPLE SENT ON APPLICATION. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. LILIUM HARRISII Our shipments this year have come to hand in splendid condition, the bulbs not only being fully up to size, but are thoroughly ripened ; in fact, our 3-leg brand of Harrisii are the cleanest and healthiest looking bulbs we have seen in years. 3-LEG BRAND HARRISII. HARRISIh REGULAR STOCK The best and cleanest stock In Bermuda. Grown eapeclally for us, carefully selected, graded and packed; thoroughly ripened bulbs. Per 100 1000 5-7 inch bulbs, 400 fn a case $5.00 $40.00 7-9 •' " 200 " 9.00 80.00 9-11 " " 100 " 17.00 160.00 As usually sold, good sound bulbs, fully up to size. Offered by most dealers as selected stock. Per 100 1000 6-7 inch bulbs, 400 in a case $3.00 $28.00 7-9 " " 200 " 7.00 65.00 9-11 " '■ 1»0 " 14.00 135.00 Case lots at 1000 rates LiliumLongiflorum BERMUDA GBOTVN Per 100 Per 1000 5-7 Inoli Ijulhs. 400 in case.. $3.00 $28.00 711 " •■ Mil ■• 7.00 65.00 COLD STORAGE-JAPANESE 7-9 inch bulbs, 300 In a box, $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. PANSY SEED P(e-w Crop. Benary's Non Plus Ultra, the richest mixture ever sent out ; pertrade pkt. of 1500 seeds, 50c.; per oz., $8.00. American Grown, choicest colors and varie- ties in mixture; per trade pkt. of 1600 seeds, 35c.; per oz., $5.00. CINERARIA Grandiflora, Giant Prize strain ( Per tr. pkt.. Dwarf ■ \ $1.00; Stellate, fine Jor florists' window ) V4 tr. pkt., display ( 60c. MIGNONETTE C. & B. CO, SPECUL STOCK, the finest strain lor the N. Y. Market, trade pkt., $1.00 : % trade pkt., 60c. CYCLAMEN SEED From crop saveiSin 7.60" •■ 4in 10.00 " " GOOD VALUE, ALI, BENCH- GROWN, FOR THE FOLtOW- ING SIZE POTS: ^'^'"■:5i° »16.00perlOO 5m..5>^in 2S.00 " " 30.00 ■ •' FERNS IN FLATS. 1500 110 small clumps of Ferns which can be divided into many, divided as follows Adiantum Cnneatum Pteris Adiantoides Pteris Hastata Pteris Serrulata Compacta Pteris Cretica Albo-lineata Pteris Gilbert! Pteris Sieboldl Pteris ftlayii Aspidium Tsussimense Lastrea Aristata $2.00 per flat. Varieties equally PALMS a general line of smaller sizes. IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOB PKICES AKAUCAKIA— Cxcelsa, Per doz. iyi in. -5 in. pots, about 10 in. high . $ 6.00 " 5 in.-H in. , 5 in. pots, about 12 in. high . *' 6 in. pots, about 12-15 tns. high .... Compacta, 10 in. -12 in " 6 in. -7 in. pots, aboutl5in. high, extra fine $2.00 each Glauca,5 in. -8 in. pots, 12 in. high $9.00 per doz. Our atockconsistsof many thousand specimens from 6-15 feet and For prices refer to former issue on front page of this paper. 9.00 12.00 9.00 EVERGREENS ■" am sizes and Varieties. Asparasrns Plnmosns Kaans, 3 in., planting out, ?20.00 per 100. Should you still be short in Azaleas for next cent. Van der Cruyssen. HYDRANGEA Otaksa and Thomas Hogg:- Vei-y fine decorative plants, 14 In. tubs, $2.50 and $3.50 each. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, $10.00 per 100. SPECIMEN ENGI.ISH lVY,6-7ft., $1.00 each. BOXTVOOD, in Standard, Pyramid, Globe and Clipped forms ; all sizes. Ask for Prices. ready for larger pots, $8.00 per 100; 5 In., fine lor Fall delivery, write us. TVe can give you 20 per GARDENIA VEITCHII, 6 in. pota, per dot, $8.00; 7 in. pots, per doz.. $12.00. CINERARIA HYBRIDA STELLATA, «foo^" PRIMULA OBCONICA, ^soopenoo. These are two items in which you should invest. FALL BULBS Dutch, French, and Japanese All Kinds. UentloD the VlMlata* T!tx3:^<:>%> Sooc3l IFSaved from finest stock. Largest flowering, beautiful colors. Finest mixed, 3000 aeeds, ?1.00 : ^pkt.,50c.; loz., $5.00:2oz.,$9.00; 3oz., $12.00. Blue, black, red, white and yellow, in separate colors, 60c. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. liock box S54. Grower of the Finest Pansles. Mention the Wortoti' B»A>ag» wfc^ writing. JAPAN BAMBOO CANE STAKES, Indispensable for staking of I.ilieB, Roses, Chrysanthemums. Dahlias, Etc. Canes 6 ft. in bundles of 1000 J 6.00 Canes, eft. in bundles of 4000 $17.00 ...2000 9.00 " " " 6000 20.00 ...3000 13.00 " " " 10000 37.60 12 100 1000 5x7 $0.60 $3.00 $28.00 7x il l.OO 7.00 66.00 LILIUM HARRISII Cream of Bernmda Crop. 9x11.. For prices on other stock see advt. in issue of August 8. H. H. BERQER & CO., 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Mention the Florlflta' Bichange when writing. LILY OF THE VALLEY FROBI ICB HOUSE The best Berlin Pips in tiie marliet. Per 1000, $15.00 ; case lots of 2500, $35.00. FERNS IW FLATS In the leading varieties, per flat of 110 clumps, S2.00. Prices on all Fall and Winter Bulbs, Plants and Roots Cheerfully Given by F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. Mention the Florlatw* Picbange when wiitlnc LILIES Harrisii, Candidum. Choice stock now ready, Lilium Harrisii, late dug, from our own grower. Write for prices stating quantity you can use also on I ililltn 1 T\t\aii The New Bermuda Hybrid, Lllllini L,. UOeil Longiflorum X Harrisii. Vigorous growing, lilie best types of Longiflorum, but more flowers than that variety. Lilium Candidum .TWck^Petofed. An improvement on the common variety. Wider flowers, of more substance, can be forced. Mammoth Bulbs per 100, $6.00 ; per 1000, $50.00 Select Bulbs per 100, $5.00 ; per 1000, $45.00 VJOWH'S SEED 8T0RE,'UYerNEW YOBK Mention the FlorlBti' Blxdiange when wrltlnc* S.&W.C!!::s SPECIAL STRAINS LARGE-FLOWERING CINERARIA. Trade pkt. 1-64 oz. James' Giant Prize Strain fO 50 *2^00 S. & W. Co.'s Grandiflora, large ^^ flowered.prize'vai'ietles, splendid mixed 50 2 00 S. & W. Co.'s Grandiflora Alba, white 50 2 00 S. & W. Co.'s Grandiflora Incar- nata, flesh var 50 3 00 S. & W.Co.'s Grandiflora Kermesina, large flowers, rich crimson 50 3 00 S. &. W. Co.'s Grandiflora Fin de Siecle, rose varieties 50 3 00 S.&, W. Co.'s Grandiflora Sanguinea, blood red 50 2 00 MIGNGNEHE-Allen's Defiance. Grown from the original strain, carefully selected by ourselves, and we feel that no truer or better strain can be had. Per pkt. 600 seeds, 25 cts. ; per H oz., $1.25 ; per oz.. $4.00.| DAUCV CCCn FamouB strain of Mam- rAIIOI 9CCII moth Mixed Pansy, S. & TV. CO.'S NON PI.US ULTRA. Our Non Plus Ultra Pansy is a mixture con- taining the largest, handsomest, most perfect varieties ever sent out. The beautiful coloring ciKEBABiA. and variety of marking give a bed of these pansies a most brilliant appearance. The seed Laving been saved from the greatest assortment of types, including only the best of Giant Cassiers, Bugnota, Trimardeaus, and Giant English, French and German strains. Per pkt., 500 seeds, 35 cts.; per H oz., $1.50; per oz., $5.00. LILIUM HARRISII. The trueo fstocki.^of Harrisii selected and packed under our own supervision, and far superior to most stock usually sold for Harrisii Per 100 Per 1000 5x7 $4 00 $35 00 6x7 6 00 40 00 7x9 8 00 75 00 9x11 16 00 150 00 This stock is the one generally sold for Har- risii. They are a fine even grade of bulb, but not BO pure as our selected stock. Per 100 Per 1000 4x6 $2 50 $20 00 6x7 3 50 30 00 7x9 7 00 65 00 9xU 14 00 135 00 FREESIA BULBS. _ Home-Grown.f Pure',Whlte. }^-inch bulbs, selected stock.. ..1007760.; 1000, $6.00 M-inch bulbs 100, 90c.; 1000, $7.60 JAPAN BAM BOOl [CANES, Strong, durable and far superior to any other CANES offered. Just the thing for staking Chrys- anthemums, DahliaSt Roses, etc. Packed In bimdles, 2000 each, $11.00 ; 3 bundles, 6000 stakes, $30.00. Prices on lai^er quantities on request. STUMPP & WALTER {i^.tS'^VT^iV: BRANCH STORE, 404 EAST 34th STREET. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BULBS FOR WlDte[ Foiciflfl write for special prices James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. EVANS' BOSTON GIANT MIGNONETTE Pronounced by our leading florists the finest Mignonette grown. New crop green- house saved seed, Vt oz., 50c.; oz. $1.25. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana.i» Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50 per 1 000, $30.00 perl 0,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlBg. Cut Spikes of GLJiOiOLi GROFF'S HYBRIDS and others. All shades of the highest quality and in any quantity. AnTHUn uUnCC^ Long Distance 'PhoneOx. DCRLIny Nl !■ Write for Prices. Send for Catalogue of Bulbs. United States Groover and Representative ef Grofl''8 Hybrids. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. XXX PRIMROSES Primrose Seed IMPROVED CHINESE. Ready for 3-inch pots. Well known as the finest large-flowering: Iringed varieties grown. Single and Double, named or m.ised, |2.00 per 100 ; extras added liberally CYCLAMEN CIGANTEUM. Finest mixed, strong, 21/2 in- H-OO per lOO. CINERARIAS. Finest large-flowering dwarf, mixed ; ready for 3 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. CINERARIA. Large- flowering dwarf, mixed, ready for 3 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. __^__ IMPROVED CHINESE, finest grown largo-flowering fringed, single anddouble, fifteen varieties mixed, 500 seeds, $1 .00 r 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. ; per oz., $4.00 ; highly praised by our many florist customers. as- 600 Seeds of GIANT "Mme. PEKBET" added to every $1.00 pkt. ot aiant Pansy Seed. Daisy. Finest Double Giant, pure white and rose, mixed or separate, 1000 seeds, 25o.. CINERARIA. Finest large flowering dwarf, mixed, 1000 seeds, 50 cts. Gash. All packets contain Uberal extra count of seeds. JOHN F. RUPP, ^FI^iSR^s^e?,'' Shiremanstown, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchanse when wrltlnc. AnKnst 15. 1908 The Florists' Exchange 163 Sow Now! Johnson & Stokes' TESTED FLOWER SEEDS The stocks herein ofifered have been carefully selected by reliable grow^era and cannot fail to give the most critical florist satisfaction. CINERARIA. Trade pkt. Oz. English Prize Mixed (show varieties) H trade pkt. 50c f 1.00 CYCLAMEN PERSIC DM GIGANTEUM. Mixed (show varieties). 50 seeds 40c., 100 seeds 7oc. DOUBLE DAISiTcBellisPerennis.) Trade pkt. Oz. Snowball (pure white) 30 J2.50 Longfellow (pink) 30 2.50 Giant Mixed 30 2.00 Fine German Mixed 25 1.75 MIGNONETTE. Defiance, long spikes, fragrant, best for cutting 15 Machet (True), dwarf, deep red, fine for pots. 15 Golden Machet 15 .60 MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not). Trade pkt. Oz. Alpeatris Victoria, dwarf, sky blue ?. 25 fJ.OO AJpestris, blue .15 .40 Dissitiflora. large flowered, early 30 2.00 Palustris (True Forget-Me-Not) 30 1.50 PRIMULA (Chinese Primrose.) English Prize Fringed Mixed, unsur- passed, per 100 seeds, 23c.; 500 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds, $1.60. Obconica Grandiflora 60 PANSY. J. & S. Kingly OoUection. Unquestionably the finest strain of Giant Pansy now offered to the trade; 1000 seeds. 30c.; 2000 seeds, 50c.; 6000 seeds $1.00 5.00 JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. llenUon tbi riorlita' Bxchum when writlis. D A MCirC KERR'S SELECT GIANT r AIMOlLO FLOWERED AND BUGNOT Given satisfaction past 23 years. My own growing, 14 oz., ?1.25; 1 oz., $5.00 ; 4000 seeds $1.00. Plants 250 or 1000, 36c. per 100 small size, 50c. larger size. For 2000 or more, and for new varieties of Geraniums, Bedding: Begonias, Alter- nantheras, Colens, Etc., please write. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Uentton the Florists* Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHII.ADEI.PHIA. Blue Iiiat of Wholesale FriceB mailed only to those vvho plant for profit :::::::: Mention tbt Florlita' Bxchinse whea wrltlii£. HEADQUARTERS FOR GLADIOLI SPIKES Quality and Quantity on Short Notice. Write for Prices. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, - Floral Park, L. I. Uentlon the Florists* Exdiange when writing. MICHELL'S BULBS Send for New Price List of Harrisii Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Callus, etc. We are large importers and can make you close estimates. WRITE US H. F. MICHELL CO., 1018 market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. Giant Flowering American Sliow Pansy The very best strain for forcing. Trade pkt., 2&C,; per oz., $12.00. Calceolaria and Cin- eraria, TV. & D's., extra selected strain, per pkt., &0c. Dracaena Indivisa, per oz., 40c. Sinilax Seed, per oz., 35c. UICEDCD & nAII SEED ULEBOHANTS If CCDCn fli UUni and obowebs 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK. Uentlon the Florists* Bxchanffe when writing. BOXWOOD Boxwood of all sizes for Fall planting. Small Evergreens and Boxwood tor Window Boxes. Fall Wholesale List now ready. Tlie Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Get The Best MUSBROOM SPAWN New Importation of choice spawn, which was made eapeciallyfor us, by the moat experi- enced and reliable manufacturer in Kne- land, and can be relied npon. PRICES. Per 100 lbs $6.00 Per 1000 Iba 55.00 250 lbs. and over at the 1000-lb. rate. Dreer^s Special Slaslirooni Circular Free HENRY A. DREER, ''\^^f.''- Uentlon the Florists' Bxcliuige when wrltlns. Primula Pansy Vaughan't International Mixture THE BEST IN THE WORLD Trade pkt., 50c.; y, oz., $1.60; J^oz.,}5.00; oz.,}10. Giant Mixture, tr. pkt., mixture, pkt., 60c. 26c.; Xoz.,60c.; oz.,$4.00. Ten per cent, discount on flower seed orders amounting to $2.00 and over for CASH WITH ORDER. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Vaughan'8 International Unqueatlonably the beat mlxtiire of Chinese Primroses. It contains the largest variety of the best sell- ing colors. Flowers large, beau- tifully fringed, borne In large clusters well above the rich green leaves. Pkt. (250 seeds), 50c.; 5 pkt., (1250 seeds), $2.00. CHINESE PRIMUU, Chiswick, red; Alba Magniflca, white, blue, pink, striped. Each, per pkt. of 250 seeds, 60c. ; 1000 seeds, $1.75. DOUBLE CHINESE PRIMUU.white. pink, red or mixed, per pkt., 60c. Cineraria Vaughan'8 Columbian Mixture ConslBtB of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelled in variety of color's, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c. ; 3 pkts., ?1.26. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA. choicest HEMDERSOM'S ^^^ LILIUM HARRISII BULBS NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT The XmJK Rermtida Easter Lily (Liliam ^arrlsll). Is our Great Specialty. We were the pioneer Introducers of It and have always been " Headquarters." IVe -wlsb to lay particular stress upon the size and quality of our Bulbs -nhicli are larger, Iiealtli- ier and tjetter than those usually sold— tor the reason that no expense is spared in manuring and cultivating. Experience having shown us that bulbs so treated are incomparably superior to bulbs grown on Impoverished and unfertilized land year after year, which constitutionally weakens the bulbs and they give results accordingly. "Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows." "lAist year we gave you hiU a part of our Harrisii Lily order; this season we laish to place our whole order with you, for we tiever had as good lilies as your stock pro- duced."~THE NOVA SCOTIA NURSERY. Halifax, N. S. June 19, 1903. "I have been growing your Sarrisii bulbs for several years. Last season I divided my order, placing one-half with you and the other half with another prominent seedsman. Tours were the true Bermuda Harrisii, while the others were badly mixed with a worthless variety which grew to enormous height with a very small fkrwer. Your half were all of an even size with flowers of excellent quality. I had the honor of having the finest lilies in Pittsburg from your bulbs. There were but 50 of your plants diseased in the whole batch of 6,000 bulbs." WM. F. LAUVH, Florist, Carrick, Pa. PRICES F.O. B.CARS N.Y, DOZ. 100 1000 KIrst Size Bulbs (5 (o 7 inches in circumfer- enceK The best for "Earliest" forcing and particularly for cutting with long stems. Bulbs should produce from 4 to 6 flowers... Intermediate Size (6 to 7 inches in circum- ference). These are good bulbs for either pot culture or for cut flowers. The bulbs should produce from 6 to 8 flowers Csctra Size Bult>S (7 to 9 inches in circum- ference). This is the most popular size to ^grow as pot plants for decoration and equally as valuable for cutting. Bulbs ^should produce from 13 to 18 flowers Itlonstrons Size Bnlbs [9 to 11 inches in circumference). These make tine specimens lor exhibition and decoration. As many as a hundred flowers have been produced from one bulb $0.40 .50 1.00 2.00 $3.00 3.50 7.00 15.00 $28.00 32.00 65.00 140.00 Our Caialtgui of FLORISTS' BULBS, Hyacinths, Tulips. Narcissus, etc,, now ready. Will be mailed on application te bona-fide Florists. PETER HENDERSON ^ CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK 164 The Plorists' Bxchange 400,000 California Privet HIRAM T. JONES, union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. UeDtlon the FlorlflU^ Bxcbange when writing. and more than 400 Vari- eties of HAKDT OBNA.- MENTAt STOCK. MIGNONETTE SEED Selected seed from Allen's Defiance stock, $1.00 per packet. Selected seed from May's stock, 25ct8. per pkt. ; $3.00 per ounce. Perfectly clean seed, having been picked over by hand. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mentton th» Florlata' Bxcbang* when writing. UIICISSOS IID DIFFODILS For Forcing. We have over 40 acres devoted entirely to the culture of tbeae beautiful harbingers of Spring. (Trade only). Before placing your orders writ© to W. HAU6ER & SONS, Guernsey, England M«itli)» th» rtofUf Bxehtm* wt*» wiltl»«. NUBCISSUS and DAFFODILS FOB FORCING. We have over one million fine healthy bulbs. Don't fail to try them. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. Mention the Floriiti' Eichange when writing. ULIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM Quality second to none. We are booking orders now for August delivery. Send for prices, stating number and size required. W. W. RAWSON & GO.,'^°et Boston, Mass. IS and 13 Fanenll Hall Square. Mention the FlorlBta' Bxchange when writing. BULBS For forcing and planting out, in large or small quantities; prime quality, care- fully packed. NARCISSUS In selected first sizes, all popular varie- ties, also in large quantities for planting. In all sizes, per ton or per 1000. TULIPS and ULIUM CANDIDUM Quotations and terms for August and September shipment per return mall from W. H. PACEY, Wisbech, England Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Hstabllsbed 1802. FLORISTS are Invited to send for our ANNUAL TRADE LIST OF BULBS Jnst Pnbllsbed. NEW CROP Thorburn's Superb Pansy and Madame Perret Pansy NOW READY. Cycas Revoluta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Kentlon tb. Florlits* flx^ange whea wrltSog. PANSY SEED A little on hand ; while it lasts. Imperial German, mixed, per oz., $3.00; fine French strains, peroz., $3.00 ; half (either or both mixed), same rate. WOODBURY, specialist. South Paris, Maine. Uentlon the FlorlstB' Erchanee when writing. EBLLB BDLBII NOW READY THEY ARE FINE THIS SEASON 1 Inch In diameter »2.50 $20.00 1 to 1% Inches In diameter 3,50 30.00 F. O. B. your city. GIllFOnilll ClIIUTIOII CO. r,OOMI8, CAI«. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. FOTTLER'S ECLIPSE Greenhouse-grown seed, in trade packets of about 2,000 seeds, $1.00. Finest strain ever offered ; immense spikes, highly colored and fragrant. Special strain for florists, trade pkt., eOcts. ; per ounce, J5.00. Choice strains of Florists Seeds and Balbs our Specialty. Trade catalog on application SCHLEGEL & FOHLER CO., Boston, Mass. SIC£DUMX]N Uentlon the Florists' Bxcbange 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 required. As growers, and knowing every strain of note In cultivation, 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 whea writing. Pansy Seed ROEMER'S Extra Select Superb Giant PRIZE PANSY SEED My Own Growing, New 1903 Crop. Price, mixed seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00 ; Ji oz., $1.50; X oz., $2.60; loz.,$5.00; X lb. $14.00; y, lb. $25.00; 1 lb. $50.00. Cash With Obdek. Plants Ready September 1, PETER BROWN, Pansy Seed Grower, LANCASTER, PA, Uentlon tha Florliti' Bxehnnc* whao writlnc. GENEVA NEW YORK W. ^ T. SMITH CO. Field Grown ROSES and CLEMATIS, ORNAMENTAL TREES SHRUBS and VINES, FRUIT XRHBS. Wholesale Trade Catalog:ae on application. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Seett Trade ReporL AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. WlUard, Wethersfleld, Conn., pres- dent; C. N. Page. Des Moines, Iowa, vice-president; J. Chaa. McCuUough, Cin- cinnati, O., second vice-president; C. B. Kendel, Cleveland, O., secretary and treasurer; 'W. W. Templin, Calla, O., as- sistant secretary. Lily packing in Japan commenced about July 4. Tlie business outlook is good. NEW YORK.— S. B. Dicks, represent- ing Cooper, Taber & Co., London, will arrive per steamship Campania to- day. His address will be care of R. J. Godwin's Sons, 16-18 Exchange place. New York. BENSON, MINN.— "Wheat is the principal crop in this locality and har- vest has just commenced, with pros- pects of a good medium crop. Too much rain has caused wheat to rust badly, and it is considerably crinkled, but if the weather dry up now the crop will be fair. Corn will not ripen here unless we get warm and dry weather hereafter. EMAR S. ARNESEN. EAST SUMNER, ME. — Excessive wet and cold weather has prevailed through June and July to the detri- ment of all seed crops. Sweet corn is especially backward, and unless more favorable conditions prevail soon, must be a failure. Cucumbers are back- ward, but thrifty, and with normal weather through August and Septem- ber will produce a fair crop of seed. EASTMAN SEED CO. HONEOTE PALLS, N. T.— Western New York is, without question, the bean section of the United States; that is as far as it goes. Some four coun- ties here produce more beans than any other locality of the same size in the country. The weather conditions were very unfavorable for planting during the early Spring, as in May and June it was extremely dry, some forty-flve days without rain, but after June 15 we had an abundance of rain. Plow- ing and planting progressed rapidly and all of the beans were in the ground before July 1. Since then we have had heavy rains — in fact, a good growing season. The chances are that we shall have a fair crop of beans, but not a large one. We are especially interested in seed potatoes and seed wheat. Our potatoes never looked better than they do at the present time. We are harvesting a splendid crop of wheat, and in a new wheat. Invincible by name, we seem to have found a variety that is the best. We introduced this sort last year for the first time and had a tremendous HUBERT & CO.'S GUERNSEY BULBS ARE THE BEST FOB FORCING 1000 Narcissus, Pouble Von Sion. ?11.00 " Poeticus Oriiatna 4.75 Freesia, Refracta Alba, true 6.50 " Leichtlinii Major 7.50 Snowdrop, large, single 3.76 Delivered free at New York, duty paid, top size; smaller sizea, lower prices. Write to-day for com- plete list. N. LE PAGE, 46 S. 12th Ave., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Pansy Saed. "IMfsr SHEI.I.ROAD GREENHOUSE SEED CO., Grange P. O., Baltimore, IVId. MentioD ths riorists* Bx^snge whsa writing. CALLA BULBS. ?i to 1 In. dlam tl.76 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000 1 In. to 1)^ In" .... 3.00 per 100; 28.00 per 1000 Xa to 2 in. " 6.60 per 100. 2 in and over " 7.50 per 100. Send tor Trade List and Catalogue. THEOOOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. Uentlon tb* Florlfta* Bxebui#« wbeD wrttlv. sale on it. This season it has produced better than all other varieties, and has proved to be really the best wheat we have ever grown. EDWARD F. DIBBLE. Onion Sets at Chica£:o. Onion set harvesting is on at Chica- go. The weather is not as favorable as it might be, but good progress is being made. The crop this year shows much variation. There is not the usu- a,\ uniflormity of the tops ripening down, a;hd, consequently, much less uniformity of bushels from a given acreage. It is likely to be a long drawn out harvest, and many fields where a full quantity is expected will disap- point growers. Fields that promise to the casual ob- server an immense crop show by close inspection a serious defect occasioned by the bulbs not forming. This condi- tion prevails over enough acreage to cause a considerable falling off in the crop. It is an unusual proposition for a Chicago grower, as the old timer here always banks up harvesting lots of bottoms where there are lots of tops. Many patches in some of the larger fields are wretchedly thin, and in these the yield sets will be but a small pro- portion of the crop. This will cause a considerable shrinkage where the over large bulbs are taken out by the grower who wishes to keep his prod- uct up to the requirements of critical buyers. To the grower who offers "small onions" as sets at a slightly reduced price, it may not be so bad, but in any event it makes fewer onion sets. In other fields, the direct (fipposite of this is noticed, the stand having seem- ingly been too thick to mature miore than half the quantity of proper sized bulbs. Many of the growers where this condition prevails are undecided as to what the outcome would be if their fields were let alone for the time be- ing and wait to see if the small things would not eventually increase. It is very generally understood, however, by those experienced in the growing of sets that what have not now formed a large enough bulb will be clear waste. The harvest, so far, gives no promise of more than two-thirds of the quantity usually harvested at Chicago, and it is likely to be less than two-thirds of a normal crop. J. M. C. European Notes. The rain we so urgently needed when last notes were penned came upon us before the mail had closed and has continued ever since. Up to date the July rainfall is the heaviest on record in Northern Europe, and at present there are no signs of a permanent change for the better. The greatest injury has been inflicted upon peas, especially dwarf sorts such as Ameri- can, English and Witham Wonder and earliest of the Gradus and Exonian type. In many cases the pods have quite perished and their contents are useless. Later wrinkled kinds are sad- ly in need of the sun to keep them from rotting. Carrot is suffering badly all over Europe — in the north from rain and cold and in the south from attacks of vermin. There is little to report respecting our other crops at present, except that threshings of turnip seed already made are far below the estimated crops. Henry W. Wood, of Richmond, Va., and E. Clark Steele, of Toronto, On- tario, are in Europe. George H. Dicks, who visited Amer- ica for the first time last year, was married July 31 to Miss B. S. Brown, of Upper Norwood. EUROPEAN SEEDS.. WATERTOWN, N. T.— The green- house establishment of Greene & Un- derbill (formerly operated by the late J. Prank Greene and George H. Un- derhill), by order of the acting trustee in bankruptcy, will be sold at public auction on August 25, 1903, at 10 a. m., at the greenhouse premises, corner Washington street and Plower ave- nue E. August 15, 1903 The Piorists' Hxehange 165 Seed Advertlslns:. In a paper read before the American Seed Trade Association at Atlantic City, in June last, Frank B. White, of Chicago, said amongr other things that the reason why seed advertising does not pay better is because of indiffer- ence, inability and insufficiency. "There are not many large seed adver- tisers. The largest annual appropria- tions range from $15,000 to $25,000. I doubt if ever more than $50,000 were ex- pended by a single concern in one year. The majority of the seed advertisers place from $200 to $2,500 each. A number range from $6,000 to $10,000, but few go over the latter sum. "I am not here to tell you that you should do a very much larger amount of advertising. What we need is better ad- vertising. Giving credit, as I have, for the splendid talent along this line repre- sented in this assembly, I am free to say that some of the wisest and best in the seed profession must agree that their own practice is not in conformity with their preaching. "My recommendations for bettering present conditions are very brief: When- ever you place your advertising with the papers themselves, or entrust your ap- propriation to an advertising agent, you should first see the man in charge. You and your advertising manager or agent should plan your advertising campaign to fit the conditions of your business. "I believe in specialty advertising in the seed business. Take a class of seeds and identify yourself with them and you will accomplish more than you will if you at- tempt to cover the entire list of seeds. Fifteen years ago one seed advertisement was thought sufficient for one firm to use; to-day several of our most progressive advertisers use a dozen or fifteen, and some of them twice that number of the best constructed advertisements that man can make to meet their requirements. Gentlemen, this kind of advertising brings results. "The difficulty is, you expect to plant the advertising to-day and reap a prof- itable crop to-morrow. You can not do this. It takes time. There is a cumu- lative effect that does not come with the first harvest. Advertising is a growth. Your advertising may require years of continuous effort in order to make it as profitable as it should be, just as it re- quires years of skilful effort to perfect a new grain or vegetable, but I have faith in success ultimately, if the work is prop- erly done. "I have yet to hear of an advertiser who has judiciously, persistently and intelli- gently advertised, and conducted his busi- ness with equal degree of intelligence in its other departments, who has not suc- ceeded. Loss comes through extrava- gance or indifference to the needs of ad- vertising. "Another thought I wish to leave with you: Your business like your soil must not be robbed. It is a law of nature that where we receive much we must give something in return. Your soil will wear out if you do not fertilize and properly care for it. Your business will run down if you do not advertise and keep it in a high state of cultivation. It is activity that causes growth in development and strength, therefore get active and adver- tise. "Finally, brethren, be instant in season and out of season. In time of peace pre- pare for war; plan your advertising cam- paign during the quiet months so that proper time can be given to the considera- tion of every phase of it. Get up attract- ive advertisements, attractive literature, make it good all along the line. Put warmth and zeal in your correspondence. A negative man will never succeed in a mail order business. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. So said the Wise Man, and none can gainsay his word. Do not over-advertise; better under-advertise. Too much food is injurious to the body; to advertise be- yond your ability to properly assimilate is unwise. The advertising should be made to fit the business. Do not try to make your business fit somebody's ready- made advertising plan. Do not be satis- fied with anything short of the best and then use just enough of it to make a good balanced ration and your business will grow and flourish." FANCY-LEVAED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, '^'VuH'^' BoUand Nursery Stock Ask for Our Catalos:ue. It Will Interest You. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, flasa. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS ANT OTHEB HABDY PLANTS. Field-grown onlj. Send for Oataloffne. Mention tb» FlortBte* Bgrftapif when wrlttm. Shade Trees. SHRUBBERY. Evergreens in fireat Variety. Ask for descriptive catalogue and price list. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. MentloD th«> Florlstii' Kxcbange when writlnc. CELERY PLANTS for Everybody. Transplanted, stocky plants. Far superior to those usually sold. Varieties: White Plume, Giant Pascal, Fin de Sleole, Schumacher, Perfection Heart- well, Erfurt, Celeriao. Per 1000, $2.50 ; 500, $1.25; 250, 75c. In lots of 5000 and over, $2.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. B. DU RIE RAHWAY, N. J. MeptloD the FlorlBtH* Exchange when writing. CABBAGE Early and Late Flat Dutch, Savoy and other varieties, 2S cts. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. Ct I B D V White Plume, Golden Heart, t ^ ^ ■• ■ Giant Pascal, and other varie- ties, 25 cts. per 100; $1 00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. TOMATOES PARSLEY 25 cts. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. 25 cts. per 100; per 1000. tl.25 CASH WITH OKDER. See our Flower Plant Adv. in this issue. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Wo offer at wholesale a full line ot Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write U8 for close prices oq anything wanted In the line of Nursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nurseries, Rochester, N.Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. 100,000 German Iris Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name, f 2.00 per 100; *16.00 per 1000. Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name, my selection of varieties, 91.&0perl00; 912.60 per 1000. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. UnntloD tha FlorlBtN* BzehanKfl wben wrltliur' NURSERYMEN and others having good, clean, sharp photographs of subjects of interest to the trade, such as Shade & Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, Hedges, etc., etc. are asked to kindly com- municate with the publishers of the Florists' Exchange, 2 Duane St. , New York City. U.ntlon th. FloHBta* Exchange wb.D wiitlnr. P. OIWERHERH 1123 Snmmit Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. JUST RECEIVZl) FROU OUX HOLLAHD iruSSXRIES:: Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Spiraea Japonica, Lilium Spedosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot'Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODEICATE.' U.ntlnTi th. Flnrl.tti* Bretaanr* when wrlMnff. 75,000 Pot=firown Strawberry Plants It planted now will produce a full crop ol I.ARGE LUSCIOUS STBAWBERKIES IN 1904. We have these In Stock In fifteen of the best varieties. Submit your list of wants for special low quotations. T.^J. PWYEB & SON, "■^""H" C'>"''*y Nurseries, Box 20. QomWall, N.Y. SPRINBFIELD NEW JERSEY. wboiewie TREES AN D PLANTS In 'uU assortment ''™^*^,^^°*"* HentloB the rlorl«t»' llich«nc« wh«a wrtdii«. F. & F. NURSERIES Large clumps that will give an abundance of bloom next season. Over forty selected varieties. ALSO Completi Stock »< Trees, StiQtis, Vines and Hertiaceous Plants Send for Price list. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. Growers of Specimen Stock, WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. Nursery Department AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN N. W. Hale. Knoxvllle. Tenn., presi- dent; F. A. Weber, St. Louis, Mo., vice- president; George C. Seager, RocheBter, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. T., treasurer. Paulownla Impcrlalis. Editor Florists' Exchange; Tour interesting- notes and gallery of specimens of the Paulownia imperialls reminds me that fifty years ago, in the gardens of J. F. Rathbone, Esq., Al- bany, N. T., a specimen of this tree was growing there on the lawn that at the time attracted some notice, but the hard frost shortly after— '64-5, I thinlt— destroyed it. It must have been several years old at that time, as it was of some size, although of a rather ragged growth, if my memory serves me, and not so shapely as the tree shown In the illustration in The norlsts' Ex- change. Its introduction is given, with illustrations, in the first volume of Downing's Horticulturist, page 15, for 1847. The tree was brought from Japan, where its local name is Kirri, by Dr. von Sieboldt, the Belgian botanical traveller. I suspect what Nicholson means by its flowering too early is that It came out before late Spring frosts were gone, often quite late in that country. The plant cut down each year forms a very ornamental subject, much used in Eng- land in decorative gardening. EDGAR SANDERS. [Our readers, we are sure, will be very pleased to read the foregoing note from the pen of our much-esteemed friend.— Ed.] Editor Florists'' Exchange: I was pleased to notice your excellent illustration and to read Mr. Meehan's remarks in last week's issue on this noble tree. Although a native of Ja- mto CElERy PlIINTS Cultivated aud tapped; strong. Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Schumacher, White Plume Winter Queen and Many Heart. 25c. per 100; J1.75 per 1000. Packed light. Send P. O. or Express Money Orders. HORACE RIMBY, Gollegeville, Pa. Meptfon thg Floriata' BlxdiMiga when wii*t«y- EVERGREENS NOR-WAY SPRUCE, 3 ft. to 4 ft., 4 ft. to 5 ft, 6 ft. to 6 ft., 6 ft. to 7 ft. ARBOR VIT^. 4 ft. to 5 ft., 6 ft. to 6 ft., 6 ft. to 7 ft., 7 ft. to S ft., finely furnished. All kinds of Evergreens in stock. OAK PARK NURSERIES, Patchogue, L.I. (M. F. Tiger, Proprietor.) Ifontlnn th« FlortBta* Bxehmnffe vh*B wrltiatf. KOSTER A CO, KS'/S?!; BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy ^xaleas. Box Trees, Clematl*, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot-Qrown Plants for Forcing, Rhododendrons, H, P. Itoses, Etc, No Agents Catalogue freeon demand. No Agent* UeDtloD the FIorlBts' Exchange wben wrltlDV. When In Em«pe come and see ub and Inspect our ex- tensive Nurseries. Gonda is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental Nursery Steck J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. CataloRnefree on demand. Headquarters for the famous Colorado Bine Spruces— pnrest.bluest strain Ueptloo the FlortBta' Bxchmnge when wrltlD>. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both largo and email sized EVERGREEN TREES In great variety; also EVERCRCEM SHRUBS, Correspondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisyjlle, Pa. Uentlos the FlarUtt' &xcbwi(a wbea wiltlas. 166 The Plorists' Exchange pan, the tree is much hardier than most people imagine. We have here at Greystone. Tonkers, N. T.. a very fine specimen growing- on one of the lawns in a very exposed situation, and it has proved perfectly hardy. It did not flower this year, probably owing to the wet season experienced last year, but last year it bloomed very profusely, and during the month of May was a specimen of great beauty. The flower stalks are very persistent, many of the empty capsules from last year being still on our tree. The Pau- lownia is much used in the parks and large private places in England for sub-tropical bedding, where it is culti- vated entirely for its large, handsome foliage. It is pruned close to the ground every year, and the young shoots which arise in the Spring are reduced to one on each plant. When afforded liberal treatment in the wav of soil and ma- nure these shoots reach from ten to twelve feet high and produce very large foliaee. W. H. WAITE. Otto Katzenstein, late of the Pine- hurst Nursery, North Carolina, has sev- ered his connection with that concern, and is at present at Atlanta, Ga., where his expectations are he will perma- nently locate. Mr. Katzenstein is an energetic, and still a young, man, and will have the good wishes of the trade and his friends in his new departure. Transplantin? Evergfreens Now. One of your advertisers, referring to hemlocks and box bushes with ball, says "can be moved now." This is quite correct, and it is a good remind- er besides. With the soil warm and moist, as it is at this writing, it would be as sate to move evergreens with balls as it would be to set out pot plants; there would be no risk at all. The time is here, in fact, when ever- green planting of all kinds may be considered. With favorable conditions, August is regarded as a very good month for the work. At this writing, early August, the soil is damp and the air cool, and no better conditions could be desired. Even evergreens without much ball attached could be shifted, with fair hopes of success. If an evergreen can be moved and then tided safely over a week following, it is pretty sure to live. Unless under most unfavorable condi- tions, it should not be impossible to keep it up for a week. The main thing is water. Flood it with water when first planted; keep it soaked for a few days until it is well settled, and it will grow. The flooding compacts the soil better than pounding and treading will do it, hence is to be preferred in Sum- mer time. The more ball a tree has the better it will do always; in fact, unless pines have either been already shifted or root pruned. It is difBcult to get them to do well transplanted at any time. Still, if not large specimens, their transplanting might be attempted now, as well as that of other ever- greens. If of good size, or even in the case of small ones, if practicable to shade the tops from the sun, it is a great help toward the success of trans- planting. Budding: Stocks. All nurserymen do more or less bud- ding of stock. Even those who have but a small place and buy stock of fruits for selling have ornamental plants to be budded, and wherever such work is to be done, this is the season for it. Good growing weather has been reported from almost all sec- tions of the country, and this means vigorous stocks for budding. August is the great budding month in the North. South the season extends later, growth continuing longer. Peaches are the last on the list of fruits because of their late growth. This suits nur- serymen very well, allowing one kind of fruit to be out of the way before the other comes in. The best time to bud is when the bark still opens freely and before it begins to set. While growth is still going on, which the ends of the shoots will proclaim, the bark will open to receive the bud. The most satisfac- tory results follow budding just before the shoots stop growing. The true sap, which the leaves have perfected, is being deposited in all parts of the shoot then, and a union of bud and stock is soon effected. Florists would find the fruits of an ornamental character good stock to have» the double flowered cherries and apples and those with ornamental fruit. The various weeping forms, too, are always salable. In the line of ornamental trees, the various weeping kinds of elms, lin- dens, poplars, ash, caragana, laburnum, sophora, mulberry and a host of oth- ers form a large procession to be borne in mind to be increased. Raffla is the standard material for tying buds. It is easily handled, last- ing, and has far less waste to it than bass — the old material. Clerodendron Bungfel. To many florists, especially those who have had a training among greenhouse plants, the Clerodendron Bungei is familiar. For many years it was con- sidered a greenhouse plant, but it has been demonstrated that it will live outdoors, but that it then takes on the character of a herlaaceous plant. At this time it is flowering in this vicinity, its large, terminal heads of rosy-pink flowers being uncommonly handsome. It may be an unnecessary precaution, but in Winter our plants — roots — have a covering of manure to keep out hard frosts, just as is done with Passiflora incarnata and other half woody plants which in our cli- mate prefer to go completely under ground. Late botanists make this cleroden- dron, foetidum, in place of Bungei, no doubt because of its strongly scented leaves, a character common to all the genus. Hardiness of Hydrangfea Thomas Eogg. The question of the hardiness of Hy- drangea Hortensia has often been re- ferred to, and so far as it relates to the vicinity of Philadelphia it can be said that it is only hardy when in posi- tions free from sun In Winter, and from hard, cold winds. It is not killed below ground wher- ever it may be, only, when injury does occur, it is killed to the ground, sprouting freely again when Spring comes, but rarely flowering in such cases. The variety Thomas Hogg Is a trifle hardier with us. Though suffering from the cold it is not Injured to the extent the other is, and it usually gives some flowers. The flowers are white, not pink, as those of Hortensia are. A feature of the flowering of Thomas Hogg is that it not only bears the usu- al bunch of flowers at the apex of the shoot, but sometimes from the side shoots as well. One which came under my observation this Summer remind- ed me of the Japanese snowball, look ing at it from a distance. The best way to insure bloom in this class of hydrangea is to cover the plants en- tirely with soil or sawdust when Win- ter arrives. JOSEPH MEEHAN. VAN DER WEYDEN & CO. The Narseries BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Wholesale growers of Rhododendrons, Axaleas. MaKnollaB* Conifers and Xascns (fine plants), in different sizes and varieties. RoseSf in quantity; plants lor forcing, etc., etc. Ho Ag^ents. Catalogue free. No Agents. Uentlon the Florlats' Bxchanffe when wriUoff. 250 surplus, fine, strong plants, from 2>6 in. pots, the lot for »5.00. JOHN THURTON, East Yonkers, N. Y. IfentloD the FlorlBts* Hxdiaiisa wheo wrltlnv. NOTICE! Cyclamen Perslcnm Splen- dens OlKanteum. Finest strain In the world, In four true colore, extra well grown plants from 2V3ln. pots, fS.OO per 100; *4B.0O per 1000. Very fine, from 3 In. pots, $8.00 per 100; ¥75.00 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Mention the FlorlBtr Bzchanve when writing. lypla, HDiiii;, Etc. From 2^ in. pots. Good Stock. Perdoz. PerlOO AbatUon.m variety $0.40 fZ.OO Acalypha, Macfeeana 10 2.50 Aspara|;rus Spreng;eri,31n. pots., 3.60 Ageratum " Stella Gurney '*. .. .40 2.00 Baby Primrose, " Primula For- besll" 40 2.00 Coleiis, 10 varieties 20 2.00 Fuchsias, in variety 60 3.00 GERANIUMS, Jean Viaud, Mme. Landry, Mme. Jaulin, S. A. Nutt. etc 40 2.00 Hardy English Ivy 2.00 Lemon Verbena 2.50 Lantanas, ten varieties 40' 2.00 Parlorlvy 40 2.00 Fllogyne Sanvis 60 2.60 Smilax 2.00 Strobilanthes Dyerianus 60 2.60 Swainsona Alba 40 2.00 " Rosea 40 2.00 Tritoma Pfltzeri, 2K in. pots V5 4.00 " Uvaria 60 2.60 Notice our Vegetable Plant advertisement in this issue. Cash with order, please. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON;"'^'™?.*"^" Mpntlnp »h» Florlata' Kiefaanre wh»a writing. SMILAX From 234 -inch pots, cut back, strong and bushy, $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, RiegelsTille, Pa. Meptlon the Florlats* Exchanga when writing. 4000 SMILAX 3 in. pots. Strong, healthy plants. $3.00 per 100. A. L. BROWN & SON. Davis Avenue, KEARNEY, N. J. Ueotlon thw F1oriat»' Bieliange when writing. PEONIES Peony Hnmel, very large and fine pink, one of the best bloomers, f7.00 per 100. Mixed varie- ties, J6.00 per 100. Sample root free. S. J. GALLOWAY, Eaton, Ohio Mentloa tha Floriata' Bxcbanca when wrttlag. PANSIES Herr's Strain, known to be strictly high grade. Plants ready in September at 75c. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000. r>a>ia.it:i.: From small pots at S2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. La Favorite, Jaulin, Harrison, Perkins, Viaud, Heteranthe, Poitevine and Landry. Send for list of rooted cuttings. SMILAX AND SPRENCERI «niila\-, at ?1.50 per 100; S12.50 per 1000. Sprengeri, at $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention tha Florlata* Bxdianga whea writing. SMILAX PLANTS 2 in., strong, bushy, twice cut back, $8.00 per 1000; $1.00 per 100. Cri PDV Transplanted. Plants, well IL L.tn T hardened, $2.00 per 1000; 10,000 for $15.00. Write for prices on larger lota. White Plume, Boston Market, Giant Pascal, Golden Self-blanching. Cash, Please. Samples by mail lOc. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York Ifentlon tha Floriata' flxcbange when writUg. CINERARIAS Dwarf, large flowering ; sfronK, 2K in- $2.00 per 100 ; 300 for $5.00. Primula Obconica, in flats ready to pot, $1 . 50 per 100. C. WHITTON, City St., Utica, N. Y. Mention tha Florlats' Hzchanc* when writtoc- HYDRANGEA THOS. HOGG and MOIfSTBOSA. 2>i-inch pots, fine stock. 52.50 per 100: S2D.0O oer 1000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Uentlon the Florlata' BxctainEe when wrtttnc, ALYSSUM Double Siant Sweet, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM, SAI.VIAS and COLEUS, red and yeUow, 21n.,*1.00perl00. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Successor to C. A. Harris & Co. Mention the Flortats' Bzchanra whea writtnc. 3000 SMILAX Extra Strong, from 3 in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Strong 2% in. $1.50 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed. CASH WITH ORDER. OTTO KBSER Riverside Greenhouses PORTLAND, CONN. W^ntlnp th. Florlata' Bxchanite when writlmr. CINERARIA HYBRIDA Michcll's Glaot Prize. without doubt this la the finest strain extant. Tor size ot flower and brilliancy and variety o£ color It has taken the prize wherever exhibited. Ready about August 20. PerlOO Cineraria Stellata, 2 in $2.60 calceolarias, flnest strain, ready September 2.00 S'walnsona Gale, alba, S in., flne.'. t'.oo Umbrella Plants, 3in 4.00 Geraniums, 25 flne vars., ass't, 2 In... 1.60 Smllax, flue, healthy stock, 2 In 1.36 Cash with order, please. Ceo. J. Hughes, Berlin, N.J. Meatien tte FlortBtn' llicfaange whan wrttlnr- GRANDIFLORA New White MONT BLANC THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted Plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz.; $50.0O per I CO. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. MentlOB tb« riorlat»' B«ti«llg» when writllig. PRinROSES,..,. Chinese, 2 In. pot $2.00 Obconica, Alba and Rosea :... 2.00 Forbes! "Baby" 2.00 Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora, Sept. 11, $1.00 per 100. CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio ASPARAGUS PerlOO Sprengeri, 2 in. pots, ready Aug. 20,$2.00 Plumosus Nanus 2.50 PANSY SBED, Non Plus Ultra, ready August 1st, $4.00 per oz. SOW BUGS In the Greenhouse killed by dusting the soil -with HAMMOND'S ^L_|_J^3^| — |^3~T~_" Sold by the Seed Dealers, or will furnish for trial a 5-lb. package. Address, HAMMOND'S SLUGSHOT Fishkill-on-Hudson N. Y. Uention tb» Floriat*' ig<«!t«sge w^eg Vfttt^- Augnit 16, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 167 K ^ rvi T I >^ ^: Per 10 Kentia Forsteriana, 4 In. 15-18 ins. with 4.6 leaves $3.00 Kentta Forsteriana, 4 In. avi '*• bleb. splondldly foliaged 4.00 Kentia Uelmoreana, 4-6 loaves, 12-10 Ins. hlRh 3.00 These Palms are ready lor immediate ship- raent. WEBSTER BROS., Plantsmen, Hamllton,'!(Canada. MantlOD tbp FIorlBta' Bxchange when writing. CANADIAN NEWS Montreal. C. A. Smith, gardener to Mr. Dawes, Lachine, has the finest show of dahlias in this Vicinity. He has over fifty va- rieties. His asters also are very fine. A house of melons at Mr. A. Joyce's, B. Outremont, C. Craig, gardener, is creating no little interest. T. Pewtress has had a grand display of hardy hybrid tea and polyantha roses all season, the cool, moist weather of late ,^greeing very well with them. Hall & Eobinson report a good de- mand for their ferns, both from the city and from outside points. They have a large stock potted up, all the bedding plant frames being filled. They have their usual stock of cyclamen in good shape from seed sown in Novem- ber in flats, transplanted in benches, and recently potted in five, six and eight inch pots. W. C. H. Hamilton, Ont. Dundurn Park, the last park prop- erty acquired by the city, is now in splendid shape. A good deal of cutting and trimming of old trees and planting jf new ones has been carried on. Some i'ery good bedding is to be seen at the park. The high steel flag tower in Gore Park, the property of the Canadian ?lub. is .being hung with electric lights for the Summer carnival, which begins m the 17th. I called on a few of the private gar- deners last week. The private gar- dener does not en.1oy the exalted posi- tion here that he did years ago. There are some very good men, indeed, but the places are not run as lavishly as they were years ago. The temperature has gone pretty low :inee or twice lately. About ten days igo the mercury fell to 36 in the North- west Territories. It keeps one guessing to imagine how the florists in those oarts contrive to keep things healthy. We fortunately escaped anvthlng so chilly as that. Beaver. TORONTO.— Roses: American Beautv, 'ancv special. $20.00: extra. $15.00: No. ]. $10.00 to $15.00: culls and ordirarv. $5.00 io $10.00 per hundred. Bride and Brides- maid. No. 1. $4.00 to $6.00; No. 2, $1.50 to M.OO: Mme. Cusin. $1.50 to $6.00 per hun- dred. Liberty. $1.00 to $5.00: Meteor, $1.00 to $5.00 per hundred. Carnations, infe- rior grades, all colors. 50c. per hundred; 5tandard varieties, white, pink. red. yel- low and varieg-ated. BOo. to $2.00 per h'un- Ired. Adiantum. ordinary. 75c. to $1.00: isparagus. $50.00 to $75.00: Sprengerl. $2.00 '0 $3.00 per hundred: asters. 50c. to $1.25: laWias. $2.00 tn $3.50: Kladinliis, $1.00 to S3.00; lily of the vallev. $2.00 to $4.00; mienonette. ordinary, 25c. per hundred; stocks. 25c. The Horticultural Society has decided to Told a chrvsanthemum show in St. jeoree's Hall in November. It will be lecessarilv .^small. for the room is limited; ^ut the auality is expected to make up , or the lack of quantity. BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. ROCHESTER, N. T.— The E. R. Fry yiorist Company, with a retail store at '2S Main street. East, and greenhouses n the country, has made a preneral as- nenmerit for the benefit of the credit- ors. The stock and other assets are urned over to Attornev Arthur A. ;Hosher. The assignee has full power |o nay all claims at a pro rata share Irom the available assets, or pay in lull, if Dossible. He is also given full inthority to carry on the business un- jil it can be disposed of. No statement i'f assets or liabilities was filed. MONTPRDTER. Vt.— Ernest E. Ja- nbson left Saturdav evening for bis "tUT-e home, in San ffrancisco. Mr. "^nhir.-n hna been a florist in Mont- ■eber for the last ten years, and left large circle of friends, who rearret his ■ermanent removal from this city. PHILADELPHIA PALMS It will afford me pleasure to meet you in Exhibition Hall at Milwaukee, and show you samples of the fine PALMS that I am growing in large numbers. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Mpotlon the FlorlBtn* Exchange when wrtttpg. PLANTS and FLOWERS John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. T., this week favored this office with a fine bunch of gladiolus of the Childsii type, among them being- many having choice colors. GRAND RAPIDS.— We have Summer resort weather here. It is cloudy; have not had two whole days of sunshine in a week, yet this is good weather for car- nations to grow. The plants in the field look fine, and Monday three firms com- menced to house. The work of benching will be vigorously pushed from this time on. The quality of the plants is much finer than last year at this time, although they had a rough experience early in tne sea- son— late frosts and drouths. Flowers are scarce; funerals and ship- ping orders numerous, with little or noth- ing to fill them with. G. F. C. DENVER.— Trade is quiet, with an oc- casional good call for flowers due to a funeral. Good stock is very scarce. Roses and carnations are showing a weary ap- pearance. The supply of the latter has diminished considerably, most of the growers having thrown out old and planted young stock. Mauff and Hall are cutting young American Beauty, which come in very handy. The Park Floral Company finds auratum lilies very useful. Those growers hit by the recent hail- storm are busy cleaning up and re-glazing. P. S. BALTIMORE. — Business is very quiet. Stock of all kinds is going to waste. As- ters are not quite as plentiful and the quality not as good as a week ago; the earlier varieties seem about gone. Hy- drangeas are not wanted at any price. The Exchange is receiving daily very fine Kaiserin Augusta Victoria roses for this season. There is no material change in prices. J. J. P. FLATBUSH. N. Y.~The bowlers of this club never stop for the hot weather, but meet once a week all the year round. On Thursday evening. August 6, the fol- lowing scores were made : Clemens Wocker 123 121 P.- Riley 204 172 R. Irwin 130 13a L. Schmutz 124 129 •D. T. Mellis 121 147 S. S. Butterfield 118 IBO IIIinisaDiliiiiDiinis^'liiiiii Glory of the Pacific and Col. D. Appleton, from soil, 51.50 per 100. Strong 3 in. smllax, $3.00 per 100. WM. SWAYNE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA. Box S!36, FERNS 1000 FLATS SEEDLING FERNS READY FOR DELIVERY NOW in the followine: desirable Tarietles. If carefully divided four to five hundred plants can be made from each flat. Aapldium Teneimense, Cyrtomium Falcatum, Davallia 8tricta, Pteris Adiantoldes, Pterle Haetata, Cretica Albo-liDeata, Pteris Serrulata, etc. Price, $2.00 per flat. Special price on large lots. Special full list of forcing planta, for florists, mailed on application. OZONE PARK NURSERIES C. B. Knickjtan, Manager Ozone Park, Long Island, N.Y. Uentlon tt9 FlorUta* Bxebang* w&«b wrltlBS. World's Fair Pansy Excelsior, Large Blotched, Gassier, Coppered, Triniardeaii, Striped, English Show, President Caruot, Mme. Ferret 'extra), Parisian, Candidiseima, Pxwe YtUow, Fulgore, Ed^ed White, Red Victoria, Masterpiece, Germania, Tryea, King of Fires etc., *I.(K} per trade pkt. Trlmardciiu Improved. $1.00; Beaconsfield, Faust. Giant Yellow. White Trimar- deau, 25 cts.; Cecile Davy, Mari^uerite, 50 eta. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N.Y. Telephone, 34 Richmond Hnx. MentloM the Flotfti' Bichange when writing. mBS. JEQOUE JOKES The Queen of White ChryHanthemumH, large plantK, 3!^ in. pots, (ictH. Polly Ease and Glnry of the Pacific, 4 in. pots, Be; Ivory, 4c. All extra fine etocli. KEX BEGONIAS, finest varieties, lar^e plants in perfect condition, 4 in. and 5 in. pots, 6c. and 8c. Cash, please. R. G. HANFORD, NORWALK, CONN. Mention the Florlati' Elxchange when writing. CASH BARGAIN PRICES Gycas Revoluta Stems % to 3 11)3. 350 lbs. to the case. By the case, $4.50 per lOO lbs. Less than case, $6.00 per 100 lbs. JAPAN BAMBOO PLANT STAKES 6 feet, 6 " to H inch, per 1000, $6.00 3 feet, H Inch, per 1000, $3.00 to M " " 3000, 11.00 3 " H " " 2000, 5.75 Prices quoted on your estimate of BULBS, HARDY ROSES, Etc., for Fall or Spring delivery. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 201 West St., New York. WgotloB tha Flortati' Bxchange when writlor. DON'T buy! 8 until you have looked through our Special List K of Seasonable Stock, just mailed. Quality and g Prices are right. I WALTER MOTT SEED & BULB GO. o o o JAMESTOWN, N. Y. se9oeo9eeeeosee«essoeeeeso9esse99osssssesssesessos»9e9 UentloD thA Florists' Etchapge when writing. We Crow Nothing B u. PALMS, FERNS, FICUS, Ere. And have devoted 65.000 feet to their culture exclusively. Our stock is litrht and cool grown. The palms are hard and leathery, of deep color, and they will not go back on you or turn yellow, as the hurried or imported stock will. The prices are low. Let us send you a trial order and you will be pleased. We prefer to deal with the Trade direct rather than sell to jobbers only, as we have done so far. Come to see our place after the Convention: it is very centrally located and we will be pleased to entertain you. Stock Keady Now. BOSTON FERNS, leaves about 5 inches wide- Leaves. Length. Doz. 100 5 in. pans (pot grown) Stole IS to 20 $4.00 $30.00 liin.panB "extral2tol4 IS to 34 S.tO 4u.0O From benches — Eeadyfor4in S to 10 20 3.00 24.00 6in 10 24to28 6.00 40.00 8to7in 10tol2 28to34 8.00 50.00 Specimens, $2.00 to $5.00 each. KENTIA BELMOREANA— Inch. Leaves. Height. Doz. 100 2« 3 4 4 6 6 3to4 8 $1.00 $8.00 4to6 10tol2 2.60 14.60 6to6 12tol6 4.00 25.00 6toe letolS 4.50 35.00 5to6 18to22 6.60 56.00 5to8 22to24 8.00 64.00 6to7 24to26 12.00 93.00 6to7 28to28 16.00 IIO.OO 7to8 2«to30 17.00 125.00 7to8 30to32 20.00 165.00 7 to 8 3 to 4 $4.60 each. 7 to 8 6 to 7.... 7.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA— In. Leaves. Height. 4 4 to 5 15 to 22 6 5 24 to 28 5 5 28 to 32 5 5 32to38 e 6 :28to32 6 5 32 to 38 6 5 36 to 3S 7 5 to 6 40 to 48 8 6 to 7 48 to 54 AREUA I.UTESCENS- Pots. Leaves. 6 10 to 12 Extra 5 10 tol2 These are extra fine value. Ready for 6 in. or 7 in. PANDANUS UTII.IS— 5 in. pots, finest color, perfect, $6.00 to $9.00 per doz.: $48 tn $70 per 100. PANDANUS VEITCHII— C In. to 7 in., $1.00 to $3.00 each. LATANIA BORBONICA-Fine. short stubby stock. 5 in. pots. 6 to 7 leaves, 18 inches high, $5. .50 per duz.; $42.00 per 100. FICCS ELA.STICA iBelgiani-fl in. pots, $8.00 per doz.; $65.00 per 100. Per doz. Per 100 $4.00 to $6.00 $30.00 to $4.5.00 6.00 48.00 8.00 64.00 9.00 70 00 U.OO 96.00 18.00 140.00 24.00 175.00 36.00 to 60.00 $5.00 to $10.00 each. Per doz. Per 100 2 $6.00 $48,00 2 9.00 70.00 ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1884) Phtoaan III 2045-59 N. Halsted St., bnlCagO, III, Sole Chicago Florist Aw^arded Medal on Palzns at Colmnbia Exposition. Uentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. 16S The Plorists' Exchange CARNATIONS Field-Grown, For Sale. 3000 MR5. LAWSON, 3000 Q. H. CRANE, 2000 THE MARQUIS All in clean, healthy stock, grown in new soil. JOHN N. riAY, Summit, N. J. Uentlon the FlorlBts' Excharge when writing. ARE YOU USING The Model Extension Carnation Support? If Not, Whg Not ? OVER 275,000 SOLD LAST YEAR Write for illustrated catalogue. It tells many reasons why you should use them THE PARKER-BRUEN M'f'G CO., INC. 206-8 Jersey Street, HARRISON, N. J. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Ifentton ths Flortsts* Bxchsnire when wrltlnK- FIELD-GROWN CamatloD Plants The following are all in A 1 CONDITION better than ever before at this sea- son of the year. 100 Mrs. T. W. Lawson . . $6.00 Quardlan Angel . . Mrs. Frances Joost Qenevleve Lord . . Triumph 4.00 Higlnbotham 5.00 G. H. Crane 5.00 Potter Palmer 4.00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 Chicago (Bed Bradt) . . 5.00 Flora Hill 5.00 Norway 5.00 White Cloud 5.00 Mrs. Qeo. M. Bradt . . 5.00 Dorothy 6.00 Mrs. E. A. Nelson . . 6.00 Prosperity 8.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 1000 $50.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 35.C0 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 PETER REINBERG CHECAGO, III. SI Wabash Ave. MeotloD the Florlstt* BxcbangB when writing. ASTER PLANTS Large stocky plants of Semple's mixed 40 cts. per 100 ; $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMiDT, - - Bristol. Pa. Ilepjlon the FlorlBts' EicbaDge when writing. CARNATIONS 500 Scott, $4.00 per 100. Also a limited number of Flora Hill, Daybreak and Mrs. Frances Joost. FRAPIK GRVMBACH, Rockaway Rd. near Lincoln Ave., Jamaica, L. I., NY. Mention the FlorlstB' Eschange when writing. Nbw Carnations CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. MentloD tbp FlorlBta' Exchapge when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports —iLSO- Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Igoe Bros., a^e'S^^^^StTift.. Brooklyn, N.Y. Field-Grown Carnations G. H. CBANE Per 100. J6 00 FLORA HILL " 6 00 ETHEL CKOCKIEB " 5 00 GENEVIEVE LOKO " 6 00 JOOST " 3 00 DAl'BKEAK " 6 00 Primula ibconica ^'''^■^IfitT'"' ROBERT CHESNEY, Montclair, N. J K^N CAKNATIONS Crane, Gov. Roosevelt, Glacier, Joost, Lorna, Morning Glory, Wolcott, Nelson, Maceo, Apollo, Crocker, Dorothy, Gaiety, Alba, Cressbrook, Elma. First size. $8.00 per 100; second size, $5 00 per 100. ROSE PLANTS 200 4 in. American Beauty $12.00 per 100 300 4 in. Meteor 8.00 " 600 2>s in. Bride 3.60 " 260 2M in. Baldwin 6.00 " RD^TIIM PPRM^ 2>^in..$St)0perl00:3in.,»10.00 DUOlUn rtnno perlOO; 4in., $15.00perlOO. Cash or C. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, FORT WAYNE, IND. Mpntlon tho riorlHtw' BTchangp when writing. Fine Bushy Healthy —Plants— 100 1000 Enchantress $14.00 $120.00 Qov. Wolcott 9.00 80.00 Queen Louise 7.00 65.00 Mrs. Lawson 7.00 65.00 Boston Marlcet .... 8.00 Prosperity 7.00 Lillian Poiid 10.00 Lorna, Admiral Cevera, Morning Qlory, Gen. Qomez, Dorothy, Crane, Norway, Cressbrook, Qenevleve Lord and Flora Hill. $6.00 per 100. Cash. C. L HOWE, Carnation Specialist, DOVER, N. H. Uentlon the riorlsts' Bxcbange wbeB writliis. $2.60 per 100 BEGONIA VERNON ilT'^ BOUGAINVILLBA, 2V3 In. TORENIA FOUBNIBRI,lnbud,2«ln. FERNS, In best variety, 2>4 and 3 in. PRIMULA FoTbesil, Obconica, 2>i In.,' $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN C. EISELE, 20th and Ontario Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention th«> Floristw' Bichange when writing. CUTTINGS oi all descriptions. Prices on application. J.E.FELTH0USEN,Schen8Ctaily,N.Y. MentloTi thi* Florlatg' Bxebange when wrltinir. 500 Liirna, 500 Dorothy, 600 Crane. 1000 Eotelle, 801) Flora Hill. 2000 Queen Louise, 500 Daybreak, 800 Lawson, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. SABRANSKY, KENTON, OHIO Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing. carnations F. DORNER £. SONS CO. LA rAYETTE, IND. i t Mention thr nnrlata' Blxchance when writlnc. The Cottage Gardens WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Prices on Carnations and Peonies quoted upon application. QUEEN5, . . NEW YORK. Mpntlon thp Florlatw' Bichange whpn writing. CARNATION TIGER Orange, striped pink. Tlie most floriferous In ita color. First size plants, $10.00 per 100; 2d size, ?8.00 per 100. Lawson, 1st size' $6.00 per 100. Cash please. Henry Eichhoiz, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the Floriwtn' Bichange when writing. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS Fine plants out of 2Ji In., $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, • - Bristol, Pa. MentloD the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEAGOCK Wyncote, Pa. GROWER OP Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeli- ana, Kentia Belmoreana. Uentlon tbe Plorists' Exchange when writlnc. LOW PRICE. QUICK PROFIT. TiiellnnaFosteFFein NOW READY The most graceful Neplirolepsls grown ; very popular; v6ry proliflc. Beautiful plants, out from bench, $35, $60, $76 per 100. Small plants, 3-4 fronds, $10 per 100 ; $80 per 1000 Potplants, 3-ln.,$20per 100; 6-in.,$l; 7-In. $2; 8-in , $3; ^in., $4 each. Larger plants on appli- cation. I0,000 KENTIA PALMS. I U CnCTED 45 King Street, L. n. rUOlClly Dorchester, Mass. Mention the Florists* Bzctasnge when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now ready. Write for parUcolars. THE FLORISTS' EXCi In, pot strong, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISOJI CO., Palnesville, Ohio. Mpntinn The Flortstp' Eichange when wrltlnf WE OFFER A Beautifal Stock oi Inches Size Char. Pei high. potd. leaves. 100 Kentia Belmoreana, 12-15 Sin. 5 $I8.( Kentia Belmoreana, 18-20 4 in. 6 30.( Kentia Belmoreana, 20-21 4 in. 6 50.( Ijatania Borbonica, 12-lS 4 in. 2 15.( Latania Borbonica, 15 4 in. 3 4 20.( I^atania Borbonica, 18-20 4 in. 5 30.1 Biota Aarea Nana, 12-15 very compact, 20.( Biota Aurea Nana, 18-24 very compact, 40.( , Cedrus Deodara, 15-18 very shapely, 25.( Cedrus Ueodara, 20-24 very shapely, 30.( Oraneres, liest aorfs, grafted on Citrus tri- foliata. Bearing sizes— 12 in., 4 in. pots, bushy 20.( 15-18 in., 4 in. pots, bushy 30.1 Kum Kwats, 10-12 in., 4 in. pote, bushy. . . 20.( Kxochorda Grandillora, 18-24 in., very bushj', transplanted 8.( Kxochorda Grandiflora, 2-3 ft., heavy. . . 12.( Bydrangea, Rosea, Thos. Hogg, etc., stronS, field-grown, well branched— 12-15 in 8.t 24-36 in 12.( Not less than 40 of a sort at 100 rates. We also offer an immense Stock of Ornament? Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Azaleas, Camellia and other Stock suitable for Landscape work. No Disease or Insects on our Stock. Catalogut sent on application. P.J.BEICKIIUIISCOMPlliy.i. Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GA. August 15, 3 903 The Florists' Exchange J69 AMERICAN BEAUTY A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, PERLE, KAISERIN, SUNRISE, 3 and 4 Inch. MARIE I.OI7ISE VIOLET I»I,ANIT8 IfpsHon *ho nnrt»t«' RTf^hnnro who* wHtlar VIOLETS MARIE LOUISE and LADY CAMPBELL. Good, strong, healthy plants, out of 3-in. pots, iaretully packed, $3,00 per 100; $26.00 per lOOO, Cash with order. GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville,N.Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlnff. '8^. VIOLET STOCK 3 inch pots, $4.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per 1000. IMPERIAL AND CAMPBEI,! STB VIA, cut back, $20.00 per 1000. CHKYSANTHEMUMS, write for varieties, 2^[ ln„ $20.00 per 1000. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Uontlnp the FlorlBf Hxcliange «rb«D wrltlDg. VIOLET PLANTS Speak quick for strong, healthy clean MARIE LOUISE STOCK, J3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. CONVENT STATION, NEW JERSEY. MeptloD the Florlati' Bxchanse when wHtlDg. Marie liOuige, clean and healthy in every par ticular, 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with Order. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention the FlorlHts' Eichange when writing. noniDiiiclal violet GDituie Second Edition Ready for Delivery PRICE $1.50, POSTPAID Tlie Florists' Excliange, 2 Duane St., N.Y. VIOLETS SIARIE LOVISE, clean, healthy stock, out of 4 Inch pots, $5.00 per 100, Cash with order. N. H. SHERWOOD, Southporf, Conn. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. VIOLETS !V1/\RIE LOUISE. 2% in. pots, S2.50 per 100, S24.00 per 1000 CASH. SEIDEWITZ, """^t^lS""'™ Baltimore, Md. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. VI 3,000 Marie Louise, 2% Inch pots, $20.00 per 1000. Healthy No. 1 plants, ready for planting. Cash with order. JOHN F. AOER, Sykesville, Md. Mpotinn th» Flnrlatu' Hixchaogp when writing- FftR5UilOL[TS Plants before they are all ffone. Going rapidly. A prominent Violet Specialist from Baltimore said the other day: "They are the finest, cleanest young: plants I ever saw.'* Said a Washington florist: "If people need- ing violets could only see these plants you would sell out in a week." JOSEPH R. FREEMAN, Washington, D. C. 612 13th Street, N. W. Uentlon the Florlits' Bichange when ?rrltJng. 600 GOLDEN GATE ROSES Strong owji root stock, from 3J^ in. pots, $4. CO per 100. Will exchange lor Carnation i»lants. Onaway Greenhouses, Boonton. N. i. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. YOU CAN PLANT AT ANY TIME Roses from 4 and 5 In. pots. Crimson and Yellow Rambler, Coquette Blanches, Clothllde Soupert, etc., fine plants, 9c. Larffe flowered Clematis, finest piirple, lavender, white and pink sorts, 2-year, from 5 In. pots, 18c. 1-year, from 3 in., 9c. Cle- matis Panicxilata, from 5 in., 10c. Extra, from 8 in., 18c. Ampelopsia Veitchii, fine, from 5 in. pots, 15c.; 4 in., 10c. ; 3 in. 5c. Also nice younR stock— this sea.'^on'.s propagation — LarjJie flowered Clematis, 2]4 in., 6c. C. Paulcnlata, 3c, Ampelopsis Veitchii, 3c. Rooted Cuttings Hydrangea P. G., 2c. Weigela Rosea and Variegated, 2c. Japan Gold-leaf Honey- suckle, 2c. Packed free for Cash. W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N.Y. Mfntlon thf FlorlBts' Bxchange when writing. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! 5,000 CLEAN. HEALTHY. STRONG. Fine stock of Bride and Bridesmaid Roses from 3 In. pots. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rates. Will exchange for some good Aapara^us Plumosus or Sprengeri or Pink Chrysanthemums. Cash with order. W. T. HILLBORN, "Florist," Newtow^n, Bucks Co., Pa. Mention- the Florists' Exchange when writing. Clearance Sale Rose Plants 1000 lOoo American Heaatjr, 3 In $36.00 4000 Meteor,3 in 25.00 1500 Meteor, 3;< in 30.00 BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO., W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CH ICACO, I LL. MentloD thf FloriHtw' Bschapge when wrltlDg ROSES 1500 American Beauty, $12.00 per inO; 1600 Bridesmaid, 1500 Bride, lUOO Meteor, 500 Liberty. All at $8.00 per 100. In 4 in. pots, free from mUdew. Fine stock ; no better grown. LOUIS M. NOE, - Madison, N. J. Mpntton frhp Flortatfl* Hxchange when writing FINEST STOCK BBIDB and BRIDESMAID KOSBS, 2H n. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. FINE RUBBER PLANTS, 4 in. pots, $4.00 per doz. Write for special prices on large orders. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Mention the Florlntfi' Hxchange when writing. ROSES Surplus stock ; nice and clean. Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle and. "Wootton, 3'^ In. pots, $5.00 per 100; §40.00 per 1000. Golden Gate, 2 In. pots, §2.00 per 100. Cash. JOHN WHITE, ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the Florlwtw' Bxehange when writing ROSES Extra Strong. From 3^2 in. Pols. American Beauty. 100 . 510.00 Golden Gate 8.00 H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID 3 in. stock, $5.00 per lOO; $45. OO per 1000. Cash. CHARLES E. MEEHAN, "s^^^rst^ GERMANTOWN, PHILA,, PA. Mention the Floriata* Exchange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK ROSES From 3 inch and 4 inrb pots. .TOO Bridesmaid $4. 00 per 100. GOO Bride i.m Cash With Order. ROBERT WILLiAMSON, New Duriiam, N. J. MpiiMi-n Hip Florletii' RxchaoKe when wrltlnr RosofPlants NOTE THESE PRICES. Last Call. 10 per cent, off for Cash. Per 100 Por 1000 Bridesmaia, 3-in $3.00 $25.00 Bride, 3-in 3.00 25.00 Meteor, 3-in 3.00 25.00 American Be.auty, 3-In 4.00 35.00 Plants are extra fine. We guarantee Ihom to bt^ first class in every way. Sond for price list of Cut Flowers and Palms. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Uentlon tbe Floristfl* ExchanKe when writlne. 3 ineli, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 GRAFTED ROSES 1000 BrideBmaiil, :!% la. i „^ ,.,... . , 1000 " .1 •■ Stronfj, nealtny stock. Mill GaIilenGate,:i>« " I 3 ;„ J12.OO per 100: 7.5 Muie. Hoste,^ ■; 3Hln., »16.00perW0. :iiO Itrlde, OWN ROOTS. Fine, clean stock, 3 Iinh poln, ♦7.00 perlUO; fUO.OO per 1000. Brievens Gladys Spaulding: $3,110 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Field Plants CARNATIONS Healthy Stock per 1000. GOLDEN GATE 2^ inch, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention ttie Plorista' Gzctiange when writing. Armazindy Bnttercap G. H, Crane CreHNbrook Dorotby Kldorado Flora mil ulacler OrneTleve I. ord Oeneral Maceo Gold MaKKet Harry Penn Korna MornltiK Glory »trs. G. aa. Bradt Prosperity Queen Lonlse MTlilte Cload l8t Size, $8.00; 2d Size, $6.00 per 100. Alaska Jabn's Scarlet Da3 break aielba 1st size, $6.00 ; 2d Size, $5.00 per 100. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. UMnrtnn the Florists' Bxehange wbea wrltlas. 3-ln. Maid Per 100, 3.60 3-in. Ivory " 3..50 3-ln. Am. Beauty.... " 6.00 per 1000, 30.00 30.00 50.00 Per 100 Rooted Cuttings $15.00 4-in. pots 22.00 6-in. pots, 3 ft. high 40.00 Grafted Bride 512.60 per 100 CASH ONt,Y. William C. Smith, m/rk1/s?s , Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the PlorlBts' Exchange when writing. W I NT£R- FI^O^VERING Fine Healthy Stock, from Selected Cuttings. S1TNRISE, AMERICAN BEACTY, LA FRA? Woodhaven, N.Y. IfenttoD the Florists' Exchange when writing. HELP WANTED WANTED — A rose grower, single man, capa- ble of taking charge of section; good refer- ences expected. Call or address T. W. Lydecker, Englewood. N. J. WANTED — Good carnation grower, up-to-date; no drinker. References required. William W. Foster, superintendent, Riverside Green- houses. Westerly, R. I. WANTED — At once, working foreman, good grower of roses, carnations, violets and gen- eral stock. Give references and wages ex- pected. N. H. Sherwood. Soutbport, Conn. WANTED — At once; working foreman whc un- derstands his business; permanent position. German preferred; wages .|fl2 to $15 per week. House furnished if required. Address Carl Beers. Bangor, Me. YOUNG man wanted as assistant; must under- stand thoroughly general greenhouse work, vegetables ; and be good plant grower. Good wages. Apply, stating nationality and refer- ences. to A. Sedlaak. Pine Orchard, Conn. SEEDSMAN, A GOOD COUNTER AND ORDER HAND WANTED. ALSO A GENTLEMANLY YOUNG SALESMAN FOR GARDENERS. FLORISTS, AND THE TRADE. PERMANENT POSITION AND GOOD CHANCE FOB AD- VANCEMENT TO THE RIGHT MAN. STATE REFERENCE; STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. ONLY MEN OF ABILITY NEED APPLY. AD- DRESS I. G., CABB FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE — Entire florist business. Including eight greenhouses, potting shed, boiler room, office and entire stock. Including 2H acres land; all well stocked. Price, $10,000. Wm. Swln- bank. Sycamore, III. FOR RENT or sale, three greenhouses, 24x200 ft., % span; propagating house 100 l^t.; pot- ting shed; steam heat; city water; dwelling and stable, at Highland, opposite Poughbeepsie, N. Y. Immediate possession. Joseph Wood, Spring Valley. N. Y. A RARE chance to go into business. Having taken a position as superintendent of a park, I wish to rent, sell or run on shares, my flor- ist establishment, situated In center of city In iVnnecticut: 85,000 inhabitants. Pl-i'^e of about 8,000 ft. of glass, heated by hot water, and is in good order. Address L K., care Florists' Ex- change^ PARTNER WANTED — A World's Pair chance, In the best residence part of St. Louis, Mo., near World's Fair Grounds, long-established busi- ness; cannot attend to trade myself; $800 to •¥1,000 required for one-half interest. A chance in a lifetime. For information address W. S. Campbell. Room 40, Laclede Building. St. Louis. Mo. FOR SALE, on the seashore, 30 miles to near- est florist; a fine rej:all business in a town with 3,000 inhabitants in Winter and 18,000 in Summer. Only florist business on the place; one greenhouse, built two years ago. Only very small capital required. Reason for selling. In- herited property in the old country. Address H. E., care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OB BENT— Three places, well es- tablished, filled with florist and nursery stock; 17 greenhouses, all in good order; plenty of stock for Winter. Good business. Established in 1884. City water. Come and see it; 45 min- utes from New York City ; trolley passes the door. Cause of sale, retiring from business. Sea Cliff Nursery. Sea ClifF. N. Y. FOR SALE — At Taunton, Mass., florists' plant, with good will; about one acre of land and seven hot houses; each 100x20; glass 16x24; double German; Furman heater. About 10,000 ft. of pipe of which 8,200 Is 2 inch. If de- sired, houses will be sold without the land, to be removed. For further particulars, address Samuel Abbott, Wellesley Hill. Mass. FOR SALE, well-established wholesale and re- tail bulb and plant business. Ten acres of ground; 5 acres in cultivation. Two green- houses; 2,000 square feet. Large warehouse, 35x45; large barns, all newly built; eight-room dwelling, and other out-houses. Some very use- ful stock. Eleven miles from New York City. A grand opportunity. Address H. F., care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Five greenhouses; four 30x80 and one 25x120, with dwelling of nine rooms; sta- ble and out-buildings; 1% acres. Heated by steam and hot water. Location 20 miles from Boston on state road. Immediate possession. Price very low and easy terms. Also 20,000 field-grown carnation plants; ready Sept. 1. 12,000 Servla; 2,000 Roslyn; 2.000 Joost; 1,500 Foster; 1,000 Queen Louise; 500 Bradt; 500 Law- son; 500 Maceo; 500 Prosperity. Address C. B. Smith, Box 46; So. Sudbury, Mass. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE — One large size Gorton side-feed steam boiler. Price $50. P. Fallon, Roanoke, Va. FOR SALE cheap for cash, one Lord and Burn- ham 13 section and one No. 4 boiler. Louis A. Noe, Madison, N. J. WANTED — 10,000 Privet and fruit trees of all kinds for late planting. Good stock. Address I. J., care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Retail store with lease; old-estab- lished place; will sell cheap. M. K. Schmltt- berger, 315 Springfield Ave., Newark, N. J. FOB SALE — Hltchlngs base burner. No. 22; win heat 450 sq. ft. glass; used but a few times; in good order. Address R. Dugan, Eos- lyn, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE one No. 271 Dean boiler, nearly new and in first class condition, with ash sifter. Apply to P. Woodward, South Framing- ham^^ WANTED — To rent, a place with greenhouses already stocked; right away; with privilege to buy if suited. Address J. S., Box 174, Ka- tonah, N. Y. WANTED to exchange, two-inch . Nephrolepis Piersoni for Bagonia Lorraine; 3-inch Pan- danus Veitchii or Cyrtomlum Falcatum. Mann & Brown. Richmond, Va. FOR SALE — Some extra good second-hand 3-inch pipe; guaranteed sound; 6 cents per ft. Also some 12x12 and large double thick glass; $2.75 per box. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. WANTED — To rent, greenhouses, about 4,000 sq. ft. of glass ; suitable for carnations, on Long Island. The houses must be in good condi- tion and good soil on the place. Kindly state particulars. Address I. H., care Florists' Ex- cbange. FOR SALE — Two No. 90 Glblln standard sec- tional hot-water boilers; radiation. 2,300 sq. ft. each; one used two years, the other four. Great heaters. Nearly good as new. Sell at great bargain for cash. H. B. Mitchell & Son, Waterville. Me. FOR SALE — New 2-ln. black pipe, long lengths, 10c. ft.; 6x8 single American Glass, $2.25 per box; double thick, $2.60 per box; single French glass, XOO ft. boxes, $4.00; 12x14, 12x16, 14x14, 16x18 double American glass, $3.60 per box; 10x12, 12x12, 10x15 single glass, $2.40 per box. Clear Gulf cypress greenhouse material; bolleife and ventilating apparatgB. Send for prices. S. Jacobs & Sods, 1365 to 1873 Flushing Ave.. Brook lyp. N. Y. ^W ANTED Deciduous Trees, 3 to 4 in. cal., Norway Maples, Enslish and American Elms, Planes, etc. Fine, well rooted, properly trans- planted stock. Give number of each, lowest price per 1000 and full particulars. Address I. A., care Florists' Exchange G L K S S 10x18 10x14 16x34 A QVALITir. DOITBLE THICK. Send lor Prices. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Uentlon the Flerleta' Hxdiange when writing. FOR SALE, ONE No. 9 Scollay Sectional Boiler For steam or hot water; ONE NO 4 AND ONE No 5 Scollay Portable Boilers AND A PIPE BOILER. Prices on application. JOHN REIMELS, Woodhaven, L. I., N. Y. Uentlon the Florists' Bichange when wrltluit ONE UPRIGHT STEAM BOILER, 10 HORSE POWER, $75.00. One Perfect Hot Water Boiler No. 52, manufactured by Richardson & Boynton. Price, $125.00. Costs almost four times this amoiint new. Two 30-horse-power horizontal boilers $80.00 each. One Furman Boiler. 7 sections, hot water, $70.00. One Scollay Inyincible Boiler, No. 9, hot water, $135.00. One Sun Ray. 8 sections, hot water, $130.00. One Coll Boiler, 2.200 sq. ft. radiation, $60.00. All guaranteed to be in good working order. Boilers taken in exchange. 150 hot-bed sash, glazed, 3x6. $1.60 each. Job lot pipe cutters, almost new, $1.60 each . while they last. Large quantity 3-in. boiler tubing. l%c. per lb. New 2-inch pipe, 10c. per foot net, standard weight. Second-hand 2-lnch Pipe, 8c. per foot. Second-hand 1%-inch Pipe, 5?ic. per foot. Second-hand l^^-lncb Pipe, 4%c. per foot. Second-hand 1-lnch Pipe. 3^c. per foot. Second-hand %-inch Pipe, 3c. per foot. Job lot new %-lnch hose, $5.00 per 100 feet, not guaranteed. New %-inch hose, guaranteed one year for 160 lbs. pressure, 7%c. per foot. Write for prices on all kinds of tools and lum- ber. All goods not exactly as represented can be returned, upon which money will be refunded. Manhattan Supply Co., ** Vb*^ V.ife^"''- Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. THE SECOND EDITION Commercial Violet Cnltore Now Ready for Delivery. Price $1.50, postpaid. FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 to 8 Duane St, New:York Brids:eport, Conn. The City Savings Bank has brought suit of foreclosure against David S. Beach, whose houses are on Park ave- nue, and who has a store in the Ar- cade, on Main street. None of the local florists will attend the annual convention of the Society of American Florists at Milwaukee next week. The date for the annual Fairfield county fair and floral exposition at Greenfield Hill has not been set. How- ever, it will be held some time next month, and will be larger than last year. The Southport C. E. Christian En- deavor Society will be entertained at the home of E, J. Taylor August 27. John Reck, of the firm of John Reck & Son, is making a trip to New York. Keith & Jackson have purchased the florist store of George "Whitehead, on State street. F. Sleichert has returned from a trip to Baltimore. A. E. W. Cromwell. Conn. A. N. Pierson generally sells a good many carnation plants from the field every Fall. This year he will have only about enough to fill his own houses. Stem-rot attacked the plants In the field, with the above result. The asters are just coming in to help swell the list of Summer flowers. They add no little to the somewhat limited supply at this season. The Meteor rose is furnishing some good flowers now, being, in fact, the best red on the place. The young Perle des Jardins are con- tributing something to the general sup- ply, as are the Franz Deegen, which promises to prove quite an acquisition to the list of yellow roses. Some very good American Beauty, with good length of stem, have already been cut. Gladiolus and sweet peas are helping out, too, at this time, when almost any- thing in the way of a flower is accept- able. H. New Haven, Conn. The New Haven County Horticultural Society met August 4. There was a large attendance. It was decided that the annual outing, in conjunction with ;he Hartford Florists' Club, be held at Lake Compounce about the middle of -\ugust, the date to be fixed later. The committee in charge of the outing is William Gardner and W. J. Thomp- son. The Elm City Nursery Company made a splendid exhibit of seedling phlox, which was greatly admired by the members present. HARTFORD, CONN.— The engage- ment has been announced of Herbert D. Hemenway, director of the School of Horticulture, and Miss Myrtle Haw- ley, of Amherst, Mass. Reading:, Pa. The volume of business here this Spring has been unusually heavy, bed- ding stock being in good demand and well cleaned up. There are plenty of carnations to meet the call, which is rather quiet, with the exception of the usual demand for funeral pieces and weddings. Roses are not so plentiful. A visit to Hoskins & Giles found them using a quantity of double white hollyhock flowers with splendid effect. They have been growing this stock for the past four years, and it comes in well for making up. H. I. Anderson, who has recently taken hold on Center street, is a hust- ler, and well deserves the success he has attained. Other growers report business ahead of previous seasons. J. A. S. Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, N. T., will make a display at the S. A. F. conven- tion trade exhibit of some of his lead- ers in the form of florists' stationery, albums of the latest up-to-date floral designs, etc. Mr. Long's exhibit is al- ways an interesting one. Those con- cerned should not fail to see it. August 15, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 171 These Books WILL BE ON SALE AT MILWAUKEE TKe Landscape A.rtist RESIDENTIAL SITES AND :: :: ENVIRONMENTS :: :: Joseph Forsyth Johnson r. n. H. 5., CONSULTING LANDSCAPE GAnDENER AND GARDEN ARCHITECT A KNOWLEDGE of landscape work which will enable one to undertake suc- cessfully the work of gratifying the desire of cultivated people for tasty, attractive surroundings for their houses, be they 25 x 100 ft. plots or broad acres, is well worth all the effort that may be required in the learning. If you study "Residential Sites and Environments," a practical work by a practical man. easily read and assimilated, it will give you a knowledge of the essentials and possibilities of landscape gardening that will enable you to avoid costly errors and to make your own home grounds, or those of your customers, a "joy forever." Illustrated with over fifty descriptive Plans, Diagrams and Illustrations, with lucid descriptive text and all necessary information for the laying out of Home and Public Grounds, showing principles and adaptations of planting suitable to all requirements from Villa to Mansion. Superbly printed, 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. Offices: 2 to 8 Duane St., N. Y. Address P. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK CITY FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS Success with House Plants ..By.. LIZZIE PAGE fill^LHOUSE A COMPLETE text-book and guide to the care, cultivation and propagation of all plants in the garden and the home. The volume is written by a woman for women, in plain, concise language, easily understood, and the book has the special merit of giving directions which can be readily followed, the methods prescribed being of the simplest, and the material suggested to be used easily within reach of all. 12mo., 232 pp.; profusely illustrated, with complete and ready reference index to all plants enumerated. Price, Cloth, $1.00; Paper, 50 cents. 1*-^ 'R.^4'5*il inr«t«ittfe '^^^ °^^ thought, that it was dangerous ■* *^ XX.d»<*lA K J.OZ^l9l>a* fox a customer to know much about- the care of plants, has passed away, being superseded by the newer and more intelli- gent one, viz. : that the more successful a customer is with plants, the greater quantity will he or she buy. We offer Special Inducements to all who wish to handle this book. It is a good seller. Send for sample pages. FOR I'ARTirULARS ADDRES.S A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. Offices, 2 to 8 Buane St., W. Y. Address P. 0. BOX 1697, NEW YORK CUT U/>e American Carnation HoMT To Gro^v It A Standard Work Written by Request of the Pablisbers of the Florists' Exchange. By C. W. WARD THE CARNATION In America has reached a etatae and Importance in the florist's Industry poeseesed by no other flower of modern times, aod a practical work on the subject of the cultivation of the plant has b- come an urgent neceesity. This want Is fully and completely met In the present volume, which furnlahee the results of years of actual experience ol the author, who ia recognized as being among the foremost ol carnatlonlsts in America. The scope of the book will be gleaned from the subjoined table of contents : History and Developmeat of the Carnation — The Carnation In America— The Commercial Importance ot the Carnation ladustry— The American Carnation Society — Use of Carnations as a Decorative Flower— General Greenhouse Cultuie— Soils— Manure and Fertilizers- Propa- gation and Shipping of Young Stock— Treatment ot Young Stock preparatory to Planting Out— Field Culture- Lifting and Planting Carnations from the Field— Treatment after Benching— Picking, Packing and Shipping Carnation Flowers— Insects and Preventives- Diseases and Injuries — Packing and Shipping Fleld-errown Plants — Forcing Houses for Car- nations— Bench Conetruction- Sub-irrlgatlon — Heating Carnation Houses — CarnatlouH for Summer blooming— Bedding and Hardy Carnations— Carnations for Pot Culture — Raising Carnations from Seed— Cross breeding and Fertilizing — Varieties — Sports and Variations — The Ideal Carnation — Traits and Peculiarities — Various Classifications of the Carnation — List of Varieties for Different Localities- The Future of the Carnation— Its Commercial aspect and Prices — Who shall engage in Carnation Growing— Does It Pay to do thlnt s Well- Calendar of Operations — Carnations In California, Canada, in the "West, the East, the South. 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WA SHINGTON. D. C. AND THE noTAL BOTANIC GARDEN, EDINBURGH A Standard Work Written by Request of the Publishers of the Florists' Exchange A WORKING hand book of every day practice for the Florist and Gardener, and those who intend to grow plants and flowers, in the greenhouse or garden, as a means of obtaining a livelihood. Each and every article is written in concise, simple language, and embodies wholly and solely the experience of the writer. The plants dealt with comprise those which are commercially handled by Florists. Gardeners and Nurserymen, and include Florists' Flowers, Stove and Greenhouse Plants. Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Annuals. Shrubs, Hardy and Tender Vines, and a chapter on miscellaneous subjects in connection with the above. This reliable cultural book has been gotten up for use not ornament, there- fore the price has been fixed at a figure within the reach of all. while it contains more real practical information for those for whom it is intended than is found in much more pretentious works costing five, ten and twenty times as much money. Cloth; strongly bound to stand rough handling and plenty of it. Price, $1.00, by mail, postpaid. Send for sample pages, free. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO., Ltd. Offices. 2 to 8 Duane Street. N. Y. Address P. 0. Box 1697. New York City Cyclopedia of Amerlcon Horilculture By L. H. BAI LEY of Cornell University ASSISTED BY WILHELM MILLER AND MANY EXPERT CULTI- VATORS AND BOTANISTS J^ HOUGH distinctly an American work, not only plants Indigenous to the North American ""■ * - ' - 0 aij ttje apecies known to be in the horticultural trade rigln. 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It Is moreover fresh, entirely Original; not a rehash of old material, old cuts, etc. The articles are specially prepared and illustrated for this work alone; while the trained botanist discusses the botanical feat- ures of the Important commercial plants, practical cultivators submit observations on their culture, marketing, and the like, so that the reader has before him the very best practice in the most favorable localities for the perfection of any fruit, vegetable or economic plant. The arrangement le very systematic, clear and convenient for ready reference. In Four Quarto Volumes. Illustrated With over 2000 Original Engravings. Price $20.00. For further particulars, terms of payment and sample pages, Tvrite A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO, Ltd. Offices: 2 to 8 Duane St., N. Y. Address P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK CITY 172 The Plorists' Exchange HAERENS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM Catalosne on Application. Extensive growers of AZ4.I.BA II«DICA, PAI.MS, RHODODENDROP^S, and other OECORAXIVB and FORCING Pr,ANXS. Eight acres of AZ 4L,EAS in cultivation ; all specially grown for the American market. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea EASTER LADY (or Huerenslana), a soft pink; a very desirable variety. Send your orders for Pall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada. AUGUST ROLKER ^ SONS, %°52r 31 Barclay St., New York Meptlon the FlorlBto' Bichange when wrltlpg. All sold out of 2M-33^ and 4 in. sizes, but still have a fine lot of good, strong stock from 3 in. pots left, at $8.00 per 100. Caali with order. Address JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. UeDtion the Florlata' Bxehanffe when wrltlnK. WELL CROWN SPRENGERI PLANTS Per 100 1000 For 3-lnch pots *3..'50 $20.00 SeedUngs 75 5.00 SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, ".r„r." 6112-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa, UeotloD the FlorlaW BscbaDKe when writing 8SPBBIII!«II SPBENIIEei Seedlings, strong, prepaid to your address at $1.00 per 100. S, A. Nutt Geraniums " ^IwU."" SMI LAX 3 in., $1.85 per 100. E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. gsDannDSPiuiBDisiisiiaDui) Fine 2 in. stock, 2% cts. Primula ready Au^st 15. Give your order now. CAPSICUM ANNUUM, field plants, in bloom, short and stocky. Cash. Bargain at 3 cts. CHAMBERSBURG, PA. Bxchanee wbeo writliUE. U<^T)tion th# FlorlPtfl* CONVEMTION BARGAINS Everything as represented or money refunded. ASPIDI8TR A8- Cheaper than tliey can be imported. 5 and 6 leaves, 5 in. pots, $2.25 per doz. ; *18.00 per 100. AR/kVCARI'k EXCKI,SA— Perfect beauties, 3 to 4 tiers, 6 in. pots, 10-12 in,, $6.60 per doz.; $42.60 per 100. KEIfTIA BEI^MOREANA— "We have them from thumb pots, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000, up to noble specimens, in perfect condition, 8 in. pots. 6 to 6 good leaves, 2» to 3 ft. high, $1.76 each; $20.00 per doz. A Postal -will bring you our Catalogue of over 100 acres of choice Nursery Stock. THIDDEUS N. YITES i CO., Mt. liry, PmilDtlPHIl, PI. Mnrserymen and Florists. UeDtlon the Florists' Bxchange when writing. 1,/iTANIA BORBONICA — 6 to 7 leaves, 5 In. pots, $2.26 per doz. ; $18.00 per 100. This is very special. RUBBER PLAMXS— 4 in. pots, 7-9 leaves, fully established, perfect condition, $2.60 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. A17RECA mXESCElSS— SPBCIAL OFFER, 7 in. pots, 3 plants in pot, 30-32 in. high. $10.00 per doz.; 8 in. pots, 3 to 4 plants in pot, 2J^ to 3 ft. high, $16.00 per doz.; 10 in. pots, 3 to 4 ft. hi;;h, $4.00 each. DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF ARAUCARIAS We have in stooJj; about fifteen tliousand Arauoarias, on which we are in a posi- tion to offer special values. It will pay you to procure your next winter's supply now and not only gain the benefit of the summer's growth, but ?lso cheap trans- portation rates, as these plants can be safely shipped by last freight during the summer montlis. Each 5 in pots, 8 to 10 in. high, 3 tiers $0 50 6in. " 12tol5 " 3to4 " 75 Oin. " W " 4 ■• 1 0» 6in: " 20 " 4to5 " 1.25 ARAUGARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6 in. pots, 10 in. high, 2 to 3 tiers $1 25 Bin. " 12 " 3 " 150 7 in. " 15 " 3 " heavy 2 00 ARAUGARIA EXGELSA 6LAUCA. 5 in. pots, 8 to 10 in. high, 2 tiers $0 75 Gin. " 12 " 2to3 " 1 00 ein. " 15 " 3 " 1 25 7in. " 18 ■' 4 " 1 50 8 and 9 in. pots, 22 to 24 in. high, 4 tiers. . , 3 50 The plants at $3.50 are exceptionally fine pymmetrical specimens, spreading fully 30 inches. Our current Wholesale List offers the most complete list of Palms and other Decorative stock that we have ever been in position to offer and we especially call attention to our stock of Kentias which alone covers over two acres of greenhouse space. Lilium Harrlsii and Freesia bulbs now ready. New crop Pansy, Myosotia, Primula now in. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Cbestnot St., Philadelphia FEBHS Oi SPEGin Our first crop of Fern Seedlings is now ready for potting, including the following varieties : Pteris cretica cristata, Pteris cretica albolineata, Pteris serrulata, Pteris semilata densa, Pteris Adiantoides, Aspidium Tsussimense, Lastrea Chrysoloba, Lomaria Gibba, Doodia aspera, Ony- chium Japonicum, Adiantum cuneatum and Adi- antum pubescens. Equal number of each at $1.00 per 100 ; $8.50 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add lOcts. per 100 for postage. MIXED FERNS, for dishes. 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. FERN SPORES, gathered from our own stock, 30ct3. per trade pkt. ; 10 pkts., $2.50. Telephone, 29-1 ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN 8HORX HXL,I^. ?(. J. Uentloo the Florlets' Hxchutge when writing. Have Ho EiDpiy HoDses Good fortune Is a chum ol Industry and Opportunity. Have you anything to do to- morrow, do it to-day. This is your chance to lay in a stock of Godfrey Aschmann's tip-top ARAUGARIA EXGELSA They surely cannot fail to help to fill your treas- ure box. They will grow Into money for you while you're asleep. We are headquarters for this great favorite among decorative plants; our houses are full of the choice Aprlllmportatlon, no seedlings. Raised In Belgium from top cuttings only. Here Is my very lowest quota- tions. Who can beat such stock as I offer for the money? each 5V2 In. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 10 to 10 In. high, 50c. BVa " 3 to 4 " 10 to 12 very broad 60c. 5V2 " 3 to4 " 13 to 15 " 75c. 6 In. pots, 4 to 5 tiers. 1 6 to 1 9 In. high. SOc, 90c. to $1.00 each. Kentla F'orsteriaiia.. sy^ In. pots, 86 to 42in. high, 75c to $1.00 each. Cycas ftcevolnta, (Sago Palm) very fine, 6 In. to 7 in. pots, from 3 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 leaves. at 10c. per leaf. Boston I^ernSt 5 in pots, 25c. to 3.5c. each. ASpdr/^srus Plamosns Kanus, 3 in* pots, $10.00 per 100. Salanam or Jernsalem Cberrles, to close out, 2K in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Heliotrope, blue, 4 In., suitable to force on bushes, $7.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state If pots are wanted. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Phone, Tioga, 3669A. UentloB the Ploriats' Exehanic* vtatfo wrltlBS. FLORISTS' ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in the World. SANDER & SONS, |*Xr' Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 136 Liberty Street, New York City. Mention the Florists* Exchange wheD writing. Special Attention Examine and compare our Exhibit at the S. A. F. 0. H. Convention. Largest stocli of ORCHIDS, HERIVS, etc., in the United States. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus i% inch, fine stock $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Lygodlum Scandens 2% inch, strong, for planting tor strings, $20.00 per 1000. Adiantum Cuneatum strong, 3 inch $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 pe'r 1000. Ferns, for Dishes 50,000 of them Satisfaction or money back. C.F.BAKER&SON UTICA, N.Y. Mention tbe FlorlBta* Exchange when wrltlliff. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE BOSTON FERN FROM BENCHES. $5.00 per 100; 140.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. Fine, bushy plants, 75c. and $1.00 each. « » «» JOHN SCOTT SIsYNH^JSJIi Brooklyn, N.Y. Telephone 1207 Williamsburg '|.|Mt.^.4.4..g..|..|..|..f..|..|. .f« i|i i|. .f.-ii .f. .i. ,%> if. .f ..f..!..!..!.. j..t»f "l-T « > Mentku tha rlarlsU' ■xAun wkn WfiMB*. luguBt IB. 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 173 ?!"■"■"■"■•:•■'-■■'■'-'■•*■■'-■■•-■':'■'-■■':'■'-■■•-■■•-■■■ You May See Samples of Onr Stock at the ■ .-; H.-.hZ^B.-.H .-.a r-lH .-.H I-^a .-.H .-.H .-.H .-.H .-.H .-.H .-.H ■•-•■vBvB'.-r* -i-u-i-A-i-mc'Tj.:. CONVENTION EXHIBIT You will be Interested in the if. Pine Quality and L,ow Prices of our PALMS. PANDANUS, CROTONS AND CYCLAMEN Our Mr. Felix Myers will be on hand to show you the stock and to offer you GREAT INDUCEMENTS. ROBERT CRAIG & SON, MARKET AND 49th STREETS Philadelphia, Pa. i£f>::::'f-:'B>::-a>:-a>r-9>T' MeotloD the Florists' Eschange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus 4 in. pots, $10.00 per 100; $86.00 per 1000. Cash. iEIDEWITZ, 36 West Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. MeptloD the FlorlBtt' Bxcbsnre wbeB wrltlna Strong, clean, wel'-grown stock, 5-inch pots, S2.50 per doz. ; S20.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. I. B. DAVIS & SON, PurceHviHe Va. UentloD the riorlBts' BxcbanE« when wrlttox* SEEDI.ING FKRNS A good variety of the best hardy liinds, suit- ible tor Fern Dishes, etc., from flats, ready to pot, $1.00 per 100; J8.50 per 1000. From 2JJ in. pots, $3.00 i)er 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 2"a' in., $10.00 per 100. Oocos Weddrliana, 2Ji in., fine stock, $10.00. per 100. Asparagus Plumosns Nanus, 2>4 in.,$4 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Uentlon the Florists* Excbange when writing. 5000 BOSTON FERNS From Bench $5.00 to $25.00 j per 100. I^SPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Fine bushy stock ; out of 5 in. pots, $20.00 per 100. jPTERIS TREMULA liixtra fine, 2i/J in. stock, $30.00 per 1000. SARL HAGENBURGER, "^"ohT^°" Kentlon tlis Floriiti' Bzctatnga when wrltlnc I STILL HAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PUNTS FOR LATE PLANTING OR STOCKING UP. See issue of June 20. Special low prices on Palms to close out. Fine, clean stock, cool ^own and well- shaped plants. None better. Areca Lixitescens, 3 plants to pot, 4, 6 and 6 In., $25.00, S40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3,4, 6 and e In., $12.00, $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Rex Be^ronia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivlsa* 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in.. $10.00 per 100. Enelish Ivy, 2 and 3 in., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Boston Fern, 6 In., $30.00 per 100. From bed, for 2 in., 3 in. and 4 in. pots, $4.00, $8.00 and $15.00 per 100. Per 100 Asparagiit^ Plumosus, Sin $8 00 AsparagruB Sprensreri, 2 in 3 00 Chinese Primroses, fringed, 3 in 4 00 Campbell Violets, 2 in. and 3 in.. .$2.00 and 4 00 Cyclamen Gig:anteum,3 in 5 00 Cash or 0. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, ""^IT' Mention the Florlsti' Bichange when writing. Palni!i,FiiiD!i,li[aDGaria!i Ferns* 4 In. assorted, $1.76 per doz.; $12.60 per 100. 2i4 in. aBsorted, ane stock, $3.00 per 100. Latania Borbonica. Reduced Prices. 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz.: 5-In. pots, $25.00 per lOOi $3.50 per doz. : 6-in. pots, $40.00 per 100; $5.00 per doz.; from 8-ln. pots andlarger.$2.&0 each and upward, according to size. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, from 2H-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in, pots, $12.00; 4-in. pots, *26.00: 5-in. pots, $50.00. 6-in. pots, $15.00 per doz.; from 7 in. pots and upward, at $1.76 to $35,00 ea, Areca Lutescens, Fine stock of large plants, from $1.50 upward. Arancaria Fxcelsa, from 50o. upward. Fine plants. Arancaria Compacta, from $1.00 upward. Fine plants. Phoenix Reclinata, 6 In. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; 6 In. pots, 19.00 per doz. Larger plants from $1.00 upward. Phcenlx Canarienais, fine specimens, from 12.00 to $35.00 eaob L. D. Telephone 872a. Pandanus trtilis,3in.pots, $8.00per 100; 5 In.. $^.00 per 100. JOHN BADER, Trey Uentlan the Florlita' Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Bxcbange when wiitliig. ORCHIDS ORCHIDS If you want to procure the right stock of Orchids at the right price do not forget to give us a call at our stand at the Convention, where we will have a full line of imported and established Orchids for your inspection. LACER $c HURRELL, Summit, N.J, ORCHID GROWERS AND IMPORTERS Karly Orders Get the Best Adlantuin Caplllns Veneris.. 00 per 100 00 2V4 in. pots ?4 imtjrlcataio.. 2^4 ■' 6 Both these Adiantums are of the easiest culture. Alyssum, Double 21/2 In. pots 3 Asparagas Comorensls .3 " ■•■ 1" Extra strong, ready to shilt. AsparaKUS Sprengrerl 2V2in. pots * " Platnosas Kaans 214 " o •' TeDuloslmus 2^ " * BeKonla Incarnata .....21/2 " 2 " nianlcata Anrea 2y£. " g " Rex 3 " D Cyperos Alternlfolias, fine stock... 2^4 " ° Poliisetila 214 '' ., •. 2 ITImroseB, Chinese, white, light pink and red, i In. pots a No better strain grown. CHRVSANXHEMCMS— We still have a few thousand tor bench planting. $2.60 per 100 ; ?20.00 per 1000. Our selection. Those interested in Field-erown CARNATIONS, ASPARAOJIS SPRENGERI and SMIl,AXtor Fall planting, will be given full p.irtlculars and prices on appUcatlon. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Michigan Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrIUng. 00 00 00 Go 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 174 The Plorists' Exchange POUNDED IN 1888. A Weekly Medium of Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclnsiyely a Trade Paper. Enurtd at Ntai Tvrt Fait OJIce at Second Clam Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by U.DELAmEPTE. HMDPUB. CO.LTD. 2,4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York, P. 0. Boi 1697. Telephone 376B John. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico. $1.00. To foreign countries In postaj union. $2.00. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New Yorlt. Post Office Money Order or Ree- latered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscription expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. Per Inch. $1.25. Special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showlne discounts on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, eta, 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 oasb or satlBfaotory references. Contents. pa^ge A Deserving Case 1^* An English Mushroom Growers Methods J°J Beneke, J. J. (Portrait) 17» Briefs for Busy Florists 18" Business DifHculties lo' Caladiums, Florida Fancy-Leaved (Illus.) "6 Canadian News |o' Carnations Yi Catalogues Received 1'° Changes in Business W6 Convention Matters...'. 174 Cushtnan Gladiolus Farm "B Flower Show, School 1°1 Flowers for Cutting Grown Out- doors •• \l\ Glass, A Substitute for 17b Hail News....: 1;= Hole, Dean, and His Roses 17b Horticulture and Character 174 Market, Review of the 179 Milwaukee Park View (Illus.) 181 Murphy, George (Portrait) 175 Nursery Department 165 Patience vs. Personal Experience.. 175 Plants and Flowers 167 Question Box 1™ Rose, Lady Gay (Illus.) 177 Seed Advertising 165 Seed Trade Report lb* S. A. F. Plant Registration 174 S. A. F. and Special Societies 174 TRADE NOTES. Bridgeport, Cromwell, New Ha- ven, Conn., Reading, Pa 170 Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati. In- dianapolis, Philadelphia, Tarry- town, Washington 178 Cleveland, Pittsburg 179 Buffalo, Detroit, Grand Rapids... 184 Baltimore. Denver Kansas City, St. Louis 185 Watsonias, New White (Illus.) 180 Pleased with Convention Number. I have been looking over a copy of the convention number of The Flor- ists' Exchange and desire to compli- ment you upon its beautiful appear- ance. It is one of the finest convention issues of a trade paper that I have ever seen. R. B. WATROUS. Secretary Citizens' Business Lea.gue, Milwaukee, Wis. MILWATJKEB POSTAL CARDS. Tte Florists' Exchange vvill dls- tribnte at its stand, at the Exhibit in connection with the Convention of the S. A. P. O. H., a set of four Illustrated Souvenir Postal Cards of Milvpaukee. Subscribers not going to the Convention and desiring a set can obtain same on application to this office. Convention Matters. Milwaukee, August 18-21, 1903. Tou have now fully decided to attend the convention, and on arrival here, if you have not previously engaged your hotel, the committee will direct you to any hotel, either European or Ameri- can, to suit your fancy. If you wish to go to the convention hall previous to the selection of your hotel a check room for your baggage will be at your disposal at the convention hall. When coming in over the C, M. and St. Paul Road you are but three to five blocks from nearly all the leading hotels and five blocks to the convention hall. The opening of the convention will occur Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock sharp. Mayor D. S. Rose will welcome the craft on behalf of our city. The evening of the President's reception will afford an excellent opportunity for renewing acquaintance. A fine musical program has been arranged, and no member should miss attending. The trade display will be arranged so that all of the exhibitors can show their stock to good advantage. The ex- hibitors have responded nobly and have added material strength to the success of the convention. The bowling will occupy a conspicu- ous part in the convention, as it is ex- pected there will be a great many en- tries to compete for the numerous prizes. We shall now have a cham.pion of the S. A. F., as Mussey's prize of $25 will be contested for among the high men on each team and also in the individual class. This will bring to- gether the high rollers of the S. A. F. and will be an interesting match. Other prizes in addition to those men- tioned in last issue are as follows: Sargeant's Restaurant, gold medal for each man making most strikes or spares. Kurtz Brothers, a fine umbrella. There will be a few smaller prizes in various classes. The weather has been delightfully pleasant the past few weeks, and it is hoped it will continue so during the convention. The Florists' Exchange convention number was fine. The illustrations showed up well. C. C. P. The S.A.F. and the Special Societies It is, we think, particularly unfortu- nate that the committee of nine mem- bers ordered to be appointed at Ashe- ville last year to consider this matter has not made its views public in time so that the subject could receive some previous consideration by the delegates to the coming Milwaukee convention. The great trouble with this perennial, perplexing question heretofore has been that rarely has adequate opportu- nity been afforded to interested per- sons to deliberate calmly upon the views held by those placed in charge of the matter, with the consequence that when the subject was brought up for discussion at the meetings of the S. A. F. fruitless opinions have been hazarded, much time uselessly con- sumed and no practicable plan sub- mitted to bring the affair to a satis- factory culmination. From present in- dications a similar condition will pre- vail this year. Thus do some commit- tees retard progress by precipitation, others by procrastination. In view of the importance (real or imagined) to the society of a settle- ment of this vexed question, it appears to us that this dearth of interest is not calculated to be conducive to any ulti- mate satisfying result. The question, being such a complex one, .cannot be dealt with at the convention hastily or summarily, as are some other problems that confront and are disposed of by the society. Much earnest thought, consideration and planning are requi- site looking to an all-round agreeable solution, and we are somewhat disap- pointed that a whole year has been al- lowed to pass without a single material reference to the matter having ap- peared either in the columns of the trade press or elsewhere publicly. We are fully aware that the task intrusted to the committee Is not an easy one, but the members of that com- mittee owe a duty to themselves as well as to the society either to timely promulsrate the fact that the difficulty is an insurmountable one, so far as they are concerned, or else present their suggestions, having in view some definite disposal of the whole subject. To launch the matter on an entirely unprepared audience is but to prolong the agony — a termination which is use- less in the extreme, and which can only serve to drive the so-called "closer relations" further apart. The utter indifference shown by the auxiliary societies, so termed, in the matter appears to us proof conclusive that in these societies no great desire exists for a "closer relationship" with the S. A. F. O. H. And as it takes two to make a bargain, there seems little probability of that bargain being con- summated while one of the contracting parties remains a passive and unwill- ing agent. Better far that the S. A. F. should cease troubling itself along these lines and rather exercise a little intro- spection looking to how the society and its work can be placed upon a plane and in such a position where these aux- iliary bodies will see it to be to their advantage to offer voluntarily to enter into the relationship compact now de- sired to be effected. One great drawback toward a solv- ing- of the question satisfactorily has been that many of the most prominent members of the national society are also affiliated with these special so- cieties. Self-interest and division of fealty have frustrated the best inten- tions of the promoters of the feder- ating plan. The way to the object sought will be made clearer when per- sonal considerations are subordinated to a loyalty staunch and undivided, be- cause merited, which places Interest In the S. A. F. and its work above the mere ego in the case. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Depaktment of Plant Registration. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., submits for registration Manda's Golden Privet, a strikingly variegated sport from the California privet, Li- gustrum ovalifolium. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. Hcrticulture and Character. In a recent talk before the Michigan State Horticultural Society, Hon. Charles W. Garfield entered a plea for the subordination of commercial- ism in horticulture. He believed that the tendency to measure everything by the dollar or by the margin of gain was calculated to develop extensive lite on too low a plane to evolve that which is noblest in It. This, he said, v.as specially true in horticulture. We make the following extracts from Mr. Garfield's address: In reviewing the history of horticulture in our country we find that the men whose names are most highly respected as lead- ers in the movement are those who paid the least attention to the question of whether this fruit, or this movement, or this tendency would bring more dollars into the pocket than another. The main thought has always been with these lead- ers, "Will our art, developed in this way, reach a higher standard of influence for the betterment of mankind?" Note the names of the men who have built upon this foundation: Marshall P. Wilder, the family of Mannings, the two Downings. Warder, Thomas, Lyon, Hexamer, and the two Saunders of Washington and Ot- tawa, F-rnas, Babcock, Tracy, Burbank. I could name many others, like Barry, Bllwanger, and Meehan, who have achieved commercial success, but their names are written with these others be- cause of their influence in the realm which stands above commercialism. We often exclaim against the policy of the men who selfishly stay out of horti- cultural societies, not giving of their money nor their time nor energy for the upbuilding of these valuable organiza- tions; who express their pride in their own success by saying that they have worked out their own ideas and succeeded under them without wasting time in so- cieties and organizations, when we know that the very ideas upon which their suc- cess Is founded were wrought out through these organizations, and these men are successful with stolen goods. We become indignant in thinking of this habit of thievery; and still, too many of us are guilty of a like offense when we glory In what we call our original obser- vations which have resulted in the bring- ing out of fresh ideas for which we take credit, when we are but putting ourselves in sympathy with God's processes and forgetting Him. I wish to plead for that appreciation of our art which will recog- nize in all our findings, and in all our suc- cesses the Creator's finger; and to mag-; nify the life of him who sometimes forgets^ the question, "Will it pay?" when he ob- serves in the creations developing under his hand the wonderful laws under which he is working and the master hand that guides all the processes that make for; beautiful horticultural originations. In the realm of horticulture we have wonderful opportunities for the develop- ment of character, and these opportuni- ties come through the recognition of God's thought in every process that makes for our success. My plea is that people who take up horticulture for a livelihood should live up to their opportunities in getting out of their occupation a measure ol satisfaction commensurate with the ad- vantages offered. We are dealing with nature's processes, and we are acting directly under the authority which com- mands us to control and utilize. There is a keen satisfaction in following out some law governing plant or animal life and under it developing new and attrac- tive forms which add to the valuable ac- companiments of life in this world. It is through experience of this kind that we recognize ourselves as occupying a remarkable relationship to the Maker of all laws. If we put the right thought and the right spirit into the occupation of horticulture we shall develop within our- selves the knowledge and appreciation of our kinship to God which is a factor of greater moment in our lives than any commercial success we can nominate. Do not turn my thought aside because its object is to induct into horticulture a religious thought and religious element I would not minimize the importance ol getting a living and the gathering of a competence as a result of thrift in the occupation of horticulture, but for this hour I would have you recognize, what J believe to be a wholesome fact, .that without the religious element we lose the vital thing in following our occupatioa Some one has said that the average horticultural society is different from most organizations developed in the in- terests of some specialty, because the members seem to be so willing to lei their fellows not only know of their suc- cess but of the processes which are re- sponsible for that success. I hope this is true, and believe that it is true gen- erally, and because of this belief I range the occupation of horticulture upon a higher level than any business which leads its devotees to believe that theii success depends upon the closeness with which they keep the knowledge of theii methods. When very near the end of his life, Mr. Lyon, the man whom we all recognize as the father of Michigan horticulture, said that his greatest anxiety with reference to the Michigan Horticultural Society, was that it might perhaps drop from its high standard of horticultural discussion into a mere purveyor of such information as would help men to make more money; and as his last request he desired me to stand for the higher thought in horticul- ture, that thought which recognizes character as the most important thing in the world, and in its highest develop- ment never loses sight of the great fact that success depends upon our accord with the laws of God. Until we recognize God's hand in all these methods and processes and successes we are not bringing to our occupation the habit ot mind which will lead to the largest measure of fruition. This is my excuse, for giving you a thought concerning horticulture from a viewpoint rarely taken in the discussions of this society. A Deserving Case. Editor Florists' Exchange: We read in the papers of the mishap to Mr. H. Schweitzer, of Mendota, HI., and sent him some seeds. In acknowl- edging the receipt thereof Mr. Schweit- zer states that he is at present in such poor condition that he must do some rebuilding before seeds or plants will prove ot any practical value to him, and that he lacks the necessary means to build again. He hopes that an ap- peal properly presented to his brother norists would not remain without sub- stantial response. Do you think that under the circumstances you would engineer such an appeal through your paper? Supposing every florist in- chned to give a helping hand would be asked to contribute but a mite, say $1 each, and send it to you; that should bring a snug little sum together. 'To start it, the writer begs to inclose his' dollar. Next week's convention may prove a good opportunity to increase the list. WINFRIBD ROLKER, Ot August Rolker & Sons. New York. [We shall gladly open a subscription list, and shall be pleased to acknowl- edge all moneys received by us and for- ward the same to Mr. Schweitzer.— Ed.Ji August 15, 1903 The Florists' Bxchange J 75 Patience vs. Personal Experience. Recently there died at his residence, near Philadelphia. Pa., a well-known wealthy brewer of the Quaker City, John Gardiner, who at one time had the temerity to embark also in the seed business under the firm name of John Gardiner & Co. The latter bus- iness was conducted by one or more managers for a period from ISSS to 1S96, when it was discontinued pre- sumably as an unprofitable venture. A contemporary commenting- on the brewer's demise remarks as follows: "Like Timothy Hopkins and some oth- er wealthy men he did not have the necessary patience to make it a pay- ing business." This opens up a very important ques- tion: How long is it necessary to be patient in order to discover whether the seed business is a paying one or not? Eight years' experience should furnish a fair idea, other things being equal, as to the profitableness or oth- erwise of any venture, and it would seem that, after that length of time, with the balance on the wrong side of the ledger, patience had ceased to be a virtue, and that the abandonment of a money-losing concern demonstrated the greater business wisdom. It is worthy of note that in each of the cases cited, where the alleged pa- tience necessary to success was want- ing, the principal was not an experi- enced, practical seedsman, but a spec- ulator, so to speak, seeking an invest- ment for surplus capital through this ohaHHel. The failure to make a "go" of the seed business by men of this class is but another proof that, no matter how capable the management of one's interests by others, unless he himself is thoroughly versed in the in- tricacies of the business in which his money is invested, particularly in a calling so exacting in its details as is the seed business, his chances of ulti- mate success are remote. There may be isolated cases where the reverse has happened, but they are the exceptions that prove the rule. We are more inclined to place the responsibility of the failures of the named wealthy men and whilom seeds- men to the deficiency designated more than to lack of patience. And their essays will have borne healthy fruitage if they but inculcate the lesson that personal, practical ex- perience in. and thorough knowledge of, the workings of any business or profession far transcend the acquisi- tion of assistants full to overflowing with the aforesaid equipment if suc- cess is aimed at, and the greatest measure of that commodity will fall to the lot of him into whose business enters the desiderated combination of competent master and competent man. George Murphy. George Murphy, secretary of the Cin- cinnati Florists' Society, was born near the place where he now lives. In 1865. Owing to the fact of so many families of the same name living in this particular neighborhood, we have dubbed the place "Murphyville." Mr. Murphy has several greenhouses, and makes carnations his specialty. He has now been in the florists' business for the past 13 years. He is married and has an interesting family. He is also quite a musician, and is the lead- er of a brass band in the neighborhood. B. G. GILLETT. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, JOLIET, ILL.— List of Field-Grown Plants. C. C. POLLWORTH COMPANY, MIL- WAUKEE, WIS.— Catalogue of Palms and Ferns. Illustrated. E. H. KBELAGE & SON, Haarlem, Holland. — Catalogue of Dutch Bulbs, with a list of Novelties. BARR & SONS, London, England.— Il- lustrated Catalogue of "Gold Medal" Daf- fodils. A comprehensive and interesting pamphlet. G. J. ALBERT & CO., Boskoop, Hol- land.— Wholesale Catalogue of Nursery Stock. Specialties: Pot-grown Plants for Forcing; Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Hollies, Coniferse, Peonies. ^ ((tbltttat^l O Edward Delahunt. Edward Delahunt, a pioneer florist of Chester, Pa., died August 3. Some years ago he removed his establish- ment to Twenty-first street and Edg- mont avenue, where it was conducted by his son, Thomas F. Delahunt, until the latter's tragic death, some months ago. Mr. Delahunt was a man of genial make-up, and accumulated a number of friends, who mourn his death. One son survives him— William V. Dela- hunt, a lawyer, who went West some years ago. GEORGE MURPHY Secretary Cincinnati Florists' Society Cushman Co. Gladiolus Farm. A recent issue of the Toledo (Ohio) Blade contains an interesting account of the Cushman Gladiolus Company's 100-acre farm near Sylvania, with a good portrait of E. H. Cushman in work-a-day garb. Just now the ship- ments of gladiolus spikes average 10,000 a week. The first bulbs were set out late in April, planting being done by machinery. About thirty boys and women are employed on the Cushman farm, during the Autumn preparing the corms for shipment. Last year consignments were sent all over the world, some going to Australia, others to Germany, Sweden and Mexico, in all 1,000,000 bulbs being disposed of. Japanese iris, dahlias, peonies, etc., are also grown extensively. JOLIET, ILL.— The Chicago Carnation Company is preparing to build hot houses on the vacant lot at the corner of Cas.s street and Casseday avenue. The work of excavating for the foundations has already been started. These houses will be run as a branch of the immense plant of the Chicago Carnation Company on the Higinbotham farm east of the city. The Cass street houses will cater for the retail trade of Jollet. BLOOMSBtTRG, PA.— If not the larg- est, at least one of the largest, green- houses in the State is now being erected by the Dillon Greenhouse Manufacturing Company for Davis Bros, of this city. This house is built after the firm's "Eu- reka." plans, having patent composition gutters and posts, structural-steel braces and purlins, and is 500 feet long by 26 feet wide. Davis Bros, will plant the house large- Iv with their new carnation. Crisis. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. GOSHEN, IND.— E. N. Burt will add 60 feet to his greenhouses. ROCKFORD, ILL.— J. J. Soper is build- ing an addition to his greenhouses. SOUTHINGTON. CT.— C. W. Blatch- ley will build two new greenhouses. MASPETH, N. T.— Herman Maenner is erecting a steel-frame greenhouse. MIDDLETOWN. CONN.— Fred'k Scholes is building two additional gi-eenhouses. EDGEWORTH, MASS.— J. J. Mc- Cormack is erecting several green- houses. VALLEY FALLS, R. I.— The work of building Florist Kelly's new greenhouse is nearly completed. ASHLAND. PA.— Carl E. Nelson is building two greenhouses, each 30 x 300 feet. He will grow lettuce. SAGINAW. MICH. — The William Roethke Floral Company have commenced the active work of erecting their large greenhouse. TAMPICO. ILL.— Wirth Bros, intend to build another new^ greenhouse 60 feet long. They will also build 30-foot additions to the two already built, which will make three houses 60 feet long. IH CRIPPLE CREEK. COLO.— Miss Flor- ence Kennedv has opened a flower store here at 348 Bennett avenue. GLOVERSVILLE, N. Y.— Thomas Bar- son, the East Main street florist, is soon to be located in a fine new place of busi- ness. Ground has been broken at No. 415 North Perry street and a force of men under the direction of Ernest Higgins and Charles Taylor, of the Lord & Burnham Co.. of Irvington-on-the-Hudson, are pushing the work along to completion as rapidly as possible. The new building will be 25x100 feet in dimensions. Hail News. GREAT FALLS, MONT.— The green- houses of MattheTv Kronz were hit by hail on August 3. He was insured in the Florists' Hail Association. The loss is not heavy. CHEYENNE, WYO.— The Chaffin Floral Company was heavily hit by hail on the evening of August 5. The storm nearly cleaned out both glass and plants. The company was insured. EAST PALESTINE. O.— A hail storm visited this town on Thursday of last week. J. N. Spanabel lost 275 feet of glass; insured. E. iNDEX or ADVERTISERS Jones Jno 169 .Tones Thos 169 Joosten C H 167 KastlnK W F 184 Kr Page N 184 LImbach C 186 Livingston Seed Co. 184 Lockland Lnm Co... 187 Lord & Burnham Co. 187 Lovett J T 168 MacBean A S 169 Mader P 166 Manhattan Sup Co ..170 Mauger W & Sons.. 164 May Jno N 168 McCarthy N F & Co. 184 McFadden B O 182 McManns J 183 Meehan C E 169 Mlchell H F 163 Monlnger J C Co 182 Moon S C 185 Moon Wm H Co 165 Moore Hentz & Nash 183 Mott W 167 Muno J 185 Nat Board Trade... 182 National Plant C0..1S9 N T Cut Flower 00.183 Niessen L 184 Noe Louis M 169 Oali Park Nurs 165 Onaway Chouses 169 Ouwerkerk P 165 P,icey W H 184 Parker-Bruen Mfg Co 168 Pennock S S 172-84 Perkins J J 183 Phila Market 182 Pierce F O Co 187 Plerson F R Co ....161 Plerson-Sef ton Co ... 188 Plttsb Cut Plow Co. 184 Poat Eros 164 PoUworth C 0 Co... 185 Quaker City Mach Co 186 Rowlings EI 172 Rawson W W & Co. 164 Raynor J I 183 Reed & Keller 182 Reld Ed 184 Rolnb'erg Peter . . 168-69 Rider Ericsson En- gine Co 188 Riedel & Spleer 183 Rimby Horace 185 Allen J K 183 Amiing B C 18.5 Andorra Nursefies ..165 Anderson & Chrlsten- sen 172 Aschman G 172 Auer J F 160 Bader J 173 Baker C F & Co... 172 Baker W J 184 Baker & Dick 188 Banner J L & Co 182 Bassett & Washburn 185 Bayersdorter H & Co 188 Eeaulleu H 167 Beckert W C 162 Benedict G H 169 Berckmans P J Co.. 168 Berning H G 185 Berger H H & Co... 162 Blaauw J & Co 165 Bloom J S 166 Blue Hill Nurs 165 Bobbink & Atkins... 181 Bock W A 168 Bonnot Bros 183 Boston Florist Letter Co 186 Bradshaw & Hartman Erague L B 182 Brant & Noe 169 Brown A L & Son . . 166 Brown Bros Co Ib5 Brown P 164 Burpee W A & Co.. 163 Byer Bros 172 Caldwell W E Co. . .186 Caldwell the Wood- man 182 Cal Carn Co 164 Carmody J D 187 Chesney R 168 Chicago Cam Co 168 Ohilds J L 163 Chinnick W J 169 Clucas & Boddlngton 161 Collins Thos 182 Conard & Jones Co.. 168 Cottage Gardens 168 Cowce A 162 Cowee W J lo6 Cowen's N Sons 188 Crabb & Hunter 169 Craig B & Son 173 Crooke J J Co 182 Crowl Fern Co 182 Cunningham J H 166 Out Flower Ex..... 183 Davis A B & Sons.. 173 Deamud J B 186 Deming Co 187 Dletsch A & Co 186 Robinson H M Co.. 182 Rolkcr A & Son... 172 Rose Hill Nurs 172 Rupp J F 182 Salttord Geo 183 .Sander & Son 172 Salter W H 169 Schlcgel & Fottler Co 164 Schmidt J 0 188 Sehmltz F W 0 162 Sehultbels A 168 Scott J 172 Seldewltz 189-73 Shcllr'd G'hoUBes...l64 Shepherd Mrs T B Co 164 Sheridan W F 183 Sherwood N H 169 Slehert C T 186 Siner Eros 185 Sllnn E S Jr 183 Smith C 183 Smith H J 182 Smith N & Son 172 Smith W 0 169 Smith W & T Co... 164 Springfield Floral Co 166 Stern J 182 Stearns A T Lum Co 187 Stoothotf H A 181 Stoors & Harrison Co 168 Stumpp & Walter... 162 Sutherland Geo A... 184 Swayne W 167 Syracuse Pottery Co.186 Taylor B J 164 Thompson J D 188 Thorburn J M & Co. 164 Thurton J 166 Tobacco W & T Co. 186 Towell J 172 Traendly & Schenck.183 Vanhorne Grlffen Co. 187 Vaughan's Seed Store 162-63 Vesey W J & M S..168 VIck's Jas Sons 162 Vincent R Jr & Son 165-66 Weber 0 S & Co 182 Weber H & Son 169 Webster Bros 180 Weeher & Don 163 Welch Bros 184 Weston H 173 Whilldin Pottery Co.186 White John 169 Whltton G 168 Wletor Bros 185 Williamson R 169 Wlnterson The E F Co 185 Wood Bros 189 Woodbury 164 Yates T D & Co 172 Young J 183 Young & Nugent 183 Zlmglebel D 164 INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS Dlller Caskey & Co. 188 Dillon J L 160 Dillon G'house Mfg.lS7 DImmock A 172 Dorner F & Sons Co. 168 Dreer Hy A. . .163-72-86 Dumont & Co 184 Du Ble W E 165 Dwyer T 165 Elchholz H 168 BIsele C 188 Elsele J G 168 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. 163 Elliott W & Sons... 162 Elliott W H 161 Emmans Geo M....173 Endtz Van Ness & Co 165 Farquhar E & J Co. 162 Fellouris A J 182 Felthousen J E 168 F »& F Nurseries 165 Foley J J 186 Foley Utg Co 187 Foster L H 168 Freeman J R 189 Galloway S J 166 Garland G M 188 Ghormley W 183 Glblln & Co 188 Grumbach F 168 Gunther W H 183 Guttman A J 183 Haerens Bros 172 Hagerburger C 173 Hammond B 1C6-S8 Hammond J A 183 Harris E 166 Heacock Jos 168 Henderson P & Co.. 163 Herr A M 166 Herr D K 163 Herrman A 188 Hews A H & Co ...188 Hicks & Crawbuck..l83 Hllfinger Bros 186 Hill E G & Co 185 Hlppard B 188 Hitchlngs & Co 188 Holten & Hunkel Co. 185 Honaker 169 Horan B 0 183 Hort'l Advertiser 186 Howe J H 168-72 Hubert & Co 164 Hughes G J 182 Hunt E H 182-85 Igoe Bros 168 Jackson John H 186 Jackson & Perkins Co 182 Jacobs S & Son 188 Jennings B E 182 Jessamime Gardens. 165 Johnson & Stokes.. 163 Jones H T 164 PLANTS, SEEDS. BULBS, FLOWERS. Abutllon 166 Acalypha 166 Alpine Plants 165 Althernantheras ....163 Alyssum 166-73 Araucarla 172 Asparagus 161-66-73 Aspidistra 172 Asters 166 Azaleas . . .165-86-68-72 Bedding Plants 168 Begonias 163-68-73 BougainvUlea 168 Box 161-63-65 Bulbs (not named) 161-62-63-85 Caladlum : . . . . 165 Calceolaria 163-86 Callas 184 Cannas 186 Capsicum 168 Carnations 168-69 Chrysanthemums 187-69-73 Cinerarias . 161-62-63-86 Clematis 165 Coleus 163-68 Conifers 165-68 Crotons 173 Cut Flowers, 182-83-84-85 Cvcas 184-67-72 Cyclamen ..161-63-66-73 Cyperus 166 DatEodlls 164 Daisies 162-63 Decorative Plants 172-73 Dielytra 185 Evergreens 161-65 Fern Balls 161 Ferns 161-62-68-73 Ficus 169-72-88 Freesia 162 Fuchsias 166 Gardenia 161 Geraniums . . .163-66-72 GladioU 162-63 Heliotrope 172 Herbaceous Plants.. 185 Hvdangeas 161-65-66-68 Iris 165 Ivy 121-28-33-50-58 Lantana 166 Lilacs 165 Lilies ...161-62-63-64-65 Mignonette 161-62-63-64 Myosotls 163 Narcissus 184-66 Nursery Stock ...161-65 Orange 166 Orchids 168-72-73 Palms . .161-62-68-72-73 Pandanns 173 Pansy . .161-62-63-64-66 Peonies 165 Primula 181-62-63-66-68-73 Privet 164 Rhododendron 165-66-72 Roses 161-65-68-89 Seeds (not named) 161-62-63-85 Shrubs 185-68 Small Fruits 165 Smllax 166-67-72 Solanum 168-72 Spiraea 165 Stevia 169 .-iwainsona 166 Torenla 168 Trees 165-68 Tulips 164 Vegetables 165 Verbenas 166 Vines 185-73 Violets 160 MISCELLANEOUS. .\uctioneer3 184 Boilers 187-88 Collections 182 Cut Flower EoKes...l84 Decorative Greener.v . 182 Designs 184-85-88 Fertilizer 162 Florists' Letters .184-86 Fittings 188 Floral Photographs.. 188 Florists' Supplies. 183-84-85-88 Flower Pots. etc.. 184-86 Galax 182 Glass 182-86-SS Glazing Points 188 G'house Bldg 187-88 Gutter 188 Insecticides 182-86 Lumber 182-86-87 .Mastica 187 Moss 182-86 Mushroom Spawn . .163 Newspapers 186 Painters' Supplies. . .186 Pumps 188 PuttT 186 Ribbons 185 Sash 187 Slngshot 168 Sprayers 187 Stakes &. Supports, 182-0.-6S Tile 153 Tinfoil 182 Toothpicks 186 Ventilators ..1S&.S7-88 Wants 170 Water Tower 186 Wax Flowers & De- BtDgs 182 176 The Florists' Exchange Flowers for Cutting: Grown Out-of-Doors, (Bead by Peter Bisset before the Washing- ton, D. C, Florists' Club). Daffodils open the season for outdoor cut flowers about the second week in March. By planting liberally of the well-known forcing varieties we can get a supply of very fine flowers for cutting. We have cut extra fine blooms from Horsfleldii, Empress, Emperor and Trumpet Major. The earliest to flower are Princeps and Golden Spur. Daffodils will be followed closely by the jonquils and the Narcissus poeti- cus in succession. I would strongly recorajnend to those who have the ground to spare to plant all the bulbs of daffodils you can. The bulbs you have forced in the greenhouses during the Winter can be planted out of doors, and the second season after planting will flower abundantly, and in a few years you will have a flne lot of flowering bulbs. A little later, about the 18th, we have the Magnolia stellata, sometimes call- ed Halleana, and the first of all the magnolias to flower, giving semi-double blooms of white color and delicious fragrance. This is a shrubby variety, and never grows to the height of the better known Magnolia conspicua, but when in flower the whole bush is liter- ally covered with beautiful star-shaped blossoms. Flowering at the same time Is the Forsythia suspensa. a very satisfac- tory shrub, with its long sprays of lovely yellow flowers; it lends itself to house decoration well, and a large vase of it always attracts attention. This is followed by Magnolia con- spicua, which well repays one for the space it occupies. Every Spring it is covered with large cup-shaped white flowers, and is well worth growing for cut bloom. Next come the hyacinths, about the 26th of March, and if plant- ed in good season in the Fall, and in good soil, they will surprise one who knows them only as forced in the greenhouse. Flowering at this time, the thiid week in March, we have the Forsythia viridissima, which, while not quite so effective as Forsythia suspensa, flow- ering a little later, lengthens the blooming season very acceptably. This variety grows more erect, and without the drooping habit of suspensa. April brings with it tulips in all their bright and gorgeous colors. The bulbs should be planted in good soil, and as soon after the month of Octo- ber as possible. During the first week of April we have generally the double flowering cherries, and I cannot too strongly rec- ommend this class to florists for cut flowers. The best, in my judgment, is the pink Japanese, Cerasus Sieboldii rubra-pleno, (Lowers semi-double, white, tinged with led, lasting well when cut. The best white is Cerasus sinensis flore-pleno, growing to a good- sized tree, and while in flower the tree is a mass of white blossoms. Flowering with the cherries are the double flowering peaches. In Persica vulgaris flora alba plena we have a beautiful small tree, the branches en- tirely hidden by its white flowers, which are perfectly double and last well in water. In Persica vulgaris rosea plena, we have the counterpart of the white, except in color, which Is a beautiful rose color, as its name im- plies. The same may be said of Per- sica vulgaris sanguinea plena, which is a beautiful bright red, and is very fine, almost as deep in color as the Crimson Rambler rose. Next come the double flowering crab apples, wonderful in their wealth of blossoms. The flowers shade from white to pink, the two colors making a beautiful combination. The Pyrus an- gustifolia (sometimes sailed Betchel's rose-flowered crab) is one of the very finest of the flowering crab apples. The tree is of medium size, and the flowers are quite fragrant and of a beautiful delicate pink color. The Pyrus mains spectablis rosea plena is anoth- er crab apple that deserves to be more freely planted. The flowers are double, rose-colored and quite fragrant. All of the crab apples stand well in a cut state, and should be more planted for florists' work, especially for decora- tions of stores or dwellings. The second week in April flnds Bx- ochorda grandiflora in bloom. Beauti- ful as this shrub is in flower I am sorry to say it will not last long enough when cut to make it profltable for florists. The Japan quince is in all its glory at this time, ranging in color from deep red to white, lasting well in wa- ter. We flnd it very useful, and be- lieve florists would find it profitable to grow for cutting. The 20th of April brings us to the dogwoods, and if you have not already planted the pink- flowered variety,, be sure to do so next Pall. And plant plenty of it, as there is a great future for it, both for cut flowers and for lawn decoration. We flnd it a fine thing for cutting, lasting well in water, and a branch each of the pink with the white make a very beautiful combination. In or- dering the pink-flowered variety be sure to state expressly that it is Cor- nus florida rubra that you want. I have known of quite a number of peo- ple who sent for the red dogwood and got instead the red stemmed dogwood Cornus stolonifera, or sanguinea. and would not believe the nurseryman had sent them what they had ordered. Blooming at the same time as the dogwoods we have the Styrax obassia, another white flowering small tree from Japan, flowering in drooping ra- cemes, about five inches long, on the there will be quite a demand for it when it becomes better known. The English hawthorns are all in flower at this time, and in Crataegus oxyacantha coccinea flore pleno Paulii we have the very best of the double scarlets, and in Cratsegus oxyacantha flore pleno we have the finest of the double whites. The double are much superior to the singles for cutting, al- though the singles are much more fragrant. The spiraeas are in full beauty at this time. Especially desirable for cutting are Spir^a Van Houttei, which never fails to give plenty of long sprays of beautiful flowers, and Spiraea Reevesii, also a fine shrub, and cutting, though not flowering quite as freely as "Van Houttei, although I con- sider it handsomer than the latter, both in flower and leaf. The last week of April brings the snowballs, the flrst to flower being Vi- burnum opulus sterilis, and it is a beautiful shrub, literally laden every Spring with large balls of white flow- ers. Closely following is the Japan- ese Virburnum picatum. This is con- sidered by most people the handsom- est of all the snowballs; but to me Vi- birnum opulus sterilis is the finest. Its habit of growth is more graceful. SAMPLES OF FLOBIDA FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUM BUIBS AFTER TEN MONTHS DORMANT. Growers, The Jessamine Gardens. short lateral shoots; the flowers are quite fragrant and useful for cutting. The lilac is in bloom with us about the third week in April, and should be largely planted. The plants you have forced for Winter flowers and did not succeed in selling will, if planted out, in a few years, make fine, profitable bushes. Care must be taken, however, to remove all suckers, as the finer li- lacs come grafted either on the privet or common lilac, and if the suckers are not removed the stock will soon out- grow the more desirable variety, and your improved plant be lost. Varieties we can recommend are: Princess Alex- andra, pure white and one of the fin- est; Emil Lemoine, rosy lilac double flowers, very large and of fine form; Marie Legraye, large panicle, white flowers (this also makes a good forc- ing variety), Lovaoriensis. single flow- ers, silvery pink color, panicles erect and very large; President Grevy. large flowers, double, blue color. Another fine shrub or small tree that has not received the attention it de- serves for this purpose is the Xantho- ceras sorbifolia, from China. The fo- liage is pinnate, like that of the Mount- ain Ash. The plant flowers in clusters of white racemes with a yellow spot in the center of each bloom, which changes to reddish purple. It flowers about the third week in April, and is a very free bloomer; the flowers are of great beauty, and last a long time when cut. This would make a very desirable plant to force for Winter bloom as a pot plant, and I am sure and its flowers, borne on longer stems, droop very prettily, while V. plicatum is very stiff and erect in growth and flower, and the individual blooms are not as large as those of V. opulus. The mollis and Ghent azaleas flower at this time, and in this class we have some very beautiful colors. The hy- bridizers have been at work on this class of plants, and the result is a greater range of color with increased size of flower. The colors range from light cream through the shades of yel- low, to pink and red. The flowers are very fine for cutting, and last for sev- eral days in water. A list of varieties should include the following fine sorts; In the mollis class we have in Al- phonse Lavalee, a bright red; Cheva- lier de Reali, light yellow; Comte de Gomer. soft red; Comte de Kerchove, pale orange; Comte de Papadapolie, fine red; Comte de Quincy, yellow; Dr. Leon Vignes, yellow; Mad. Arthur de "Warreles, rose. In mollis hybrids that are very fine. Dulcinee, salmon yellow; Frere d'Orban, creamy white; General Gofflnei, - violet; Henry Con- sciense, pink; Oswald de Kerchove, carmine. In the pontica section, Da- viesi, pure white; Gloria Mundi, clear orange; Grandeur Triomphant, violet red; Pallas crimson. In the double flowering, Ghent section, the following are good: Arethusa, rose and yellow; Byou de Gentbrugge, light rose; Mina Van Houtte, cherry red; Raphael de Smet. rosy red. (To be continued.) Florida Fancy-Leaved Caladlums. Editor Florists' Exchange : We are sending you by mail some samples of bulbs of fancy-leaved cala- diums that will probably be of interest to you. These samples are from two lots of about 100 bulbs each that were dug October 9 of last year, so that it is now practically ten months that the bulbs have been kept dormant. After being cured the bulbs were stored away, and have been kept dry and without covering of any kind up to this time, and, without regard to size, they are sound and in perfect condition. The usual method of storing fancy- leaved caladium bulbs that are to be kept dormant a considerable length of time is to pack them away in dry sand, but as we wished to test the 'curing thoroughly (which was by a new meth- od of our own origin) we divided the bulbs into two lots, placing them in shallow open boxes. One lot was kept in a room where the temperature did not at any time get below 45 degrees. The box containing the other lot of bulbs was placed under an open shed exposed to all changes of temperature and moisture. Twice during the Win- ter the bulbs stored under the shed were exposed to extreme cold — on one occasion to a degree of 26 and again later to a degree of 28, and the fact that not one bulb of the lot suffered injurv is pretty conclusive evidence of the hardiness of a well-cured bulb, and the radical difference in storage con- ditions— one lot in warm, dry, dark quar- ters, the other in a cold, more or less moist and light (direct sunlight several hours of the day) situation — may be re- garded as an effective test of our new method of curing. This successful cul- mination of some years of experiments along this line is very gratifying to us. THE JESSAMINE GARDENS. Jessamine, Fla. A Substitute for Glass. Editor Florists'' Exckangi: Seeing the advertisement of the Flex- ible Glass Manufacturing Company, of Jackson, Mich., in a recent number of this journal. I wrote the Arm and a sample of the material was sent me. It is flexible and transparent, as claimed, but it has one character, which is not mentioned, that renders it not only undesirable, but positively dan- gerous, namely, that It is highly in- flammable. It ignites at the touch of fire and burns with a fierce flame. I cannot say that it is celluloid, but it appears to be that or a closely similar material. I have known of serious burning ac- cidents from even small pieces of cel- luloid, and to use such a material in a large way, as for greenhouse or hot- bed construction, would be extremely hazardous. ROBERT T. JACKSON. Massachusetts. Dean Hole and His Roses. The London correspondent of the Bos- ton Herald is authority for the state- ment that the eminent England rosa- rian and divine. Rev. Dean Hole, adds $.5,000 a year to his income by the growing and sale of his rose products, v,'h:ch are disposed of by a wholesale floiist in Covent Garden market. What puzzles most people, says the correspondent, is how the Dean per- ^•uades roses to grow in a place like Rochester, as experts say that the flower never flourishes in a smoky at- mosphere or in a chalky soil. It has been surmised that the kind old Dean's piety has much to do with the phenom- enon, but the reverend gentleman de- nies the soft impeachment. Like a good business man, he will not give his secret away, and merely says to searchers after knowledge: "I am eighty-three in the shade, and, although I have no desire to encourage gam- bling, I will back myself to grow a rose with any man in the world." A dahlia exhibition will be held at Wappingers Falls, N. T., in Farrell's Opera House, September IS and 19, 1903. A prize list has been issued, a copy of Which has been forwarded to us by James Duncan, assistant secretary. New Hamburgh, N. T. AnguBt IB, 1938 The Plorists' Exchange )77 Pot-Grown] and Field-Grown Carnations. W. R. Pierson's communication on carnations in your issue of August 1 was, witfiout doubt, of much interest to all growers wlio read it, but it was especially so to me for two reasons: First, because it so happens that this year I am experimenting with the pot culture of Mrs. Lawson and a few Pros- perity, on exactly the same lines as Mr. Pierson intends to follow next year with 10.000 plants; and, in the second place, because, for the last four years, stem rot has with us been a back number, although before that time it had caused us much vexa.tion. The plan of growing along Mrs. Law- son into five-inch pots was not adopt- ed on account of stem rot, but sim- ply as an experiment to see if by this method more flowers, and especially longer stems, could not be produced for Christmas than by the usual field culture. The cuttings were rooted in January, potted into two and one-halt inch pots, then three and one-half, and, finally, fives, as they needed it, and about the end of April were plunged outdoors in coal ashes. As a matter of course, when so treated the water- ing must be attended to most consci- entiously. On the 3d of July last we benched the plants, having lost only one, and that one some person stole, pot and all. To-day, August 5, after a very minute and painstaking exami- nation of the plants so treated, and a comparison of them with those grown in the field, I find that pot-grown Prosperity is away ahead of field- grown, both in size and general vigor of plant; and that pot-grown Mrs. Lawson shows decided symptoms of dry rot, which the field-grown Lawson does not. The latter never has shown either wet or dry rot under our meth- od of cultivation for the last four years. Possibly the plants may out- grow the symptoms which they now show. They are perfectly healthy yet, but the stems do not have the strong green fresh appearance seen in our field-grown plants. Pot-grown Mrs. Lawson are consid- erably larger plants than the field- grown ones, but do not seem to throw out shoots so readily, and I would not be at all surprised to see the field- grown stock catch up and perhaps sur- pass them. Several years ago, after a rather trying experience with stem rot, the writer remembered how carefully, when growing melons and cucumbers under glass in the old country, he had to watch for "neck rot," as it was called, and that the remedy was a handful of air-slaked lime around the neck of the plants. I resolved to try it on carnations. Since then we invari- ably apply a liberal dressing of lime to the land before planting out in Spring, and in the case of kinds liable to the dread disease, such as Flora Hill, a small handful is put around the neck of each plant. Again, when benching, we have a slight depression around each plant, which is filled with lime, and stem rot gives us little trouble. Observe this last liming is not done when planting, but about a week after when the plants are standing up, and water is not used so freely as it is for the first few days. I would not dare say positively that the disappearance of rot with us is the re- sult of so much liming, but it certain- ly seems to be. In conclusion, I would state that, from present appearances, there is not much choice between pot-grown and field-grown Mrs. Lawson, while pot- grown Prosperity looks decidedly bet- ter, and if any one intends to try the pot culture another year who believes in growing in shallow benches, he had better not fill his pots very full when pot- ting for the last time, for he will find it no simple matter to make a satis- factory Job of planting into four inches of dirt a ball knocked out of a well filled five-inch pot. WM. W. GORDON, Aphis in the field. There are a great number of culti- vated plants subiect to the attacks of this pest, and the carnation, while not often attacked by it while in the field, also suffers occasionally. This parasite belongs to the class which is known as "sucking insects;" that is, they de- rive their nourishmnt by sucking the sap from the plant, thus robbing it of its strength and vitality. Their attacks are confined to the softer portions of used it on carnations and have never seen a case of green fly on carnations in the field which could not be con- trolled without resorting to an insecti- cide. To summarize: The fly makes Its appearance when the shoots begin to run up. If it is present these shoots should be topped and the tops de- stroyed, and the insects will be eradi- cated. If the topping is followed up as it should be, there will be little chance for the pest to become dan- gerous. We try to top our stock about ten days before benching, and if all the leading shoots are taken off this plant will be compai-atively free from green fly when benched and when once inside and growing they can be sub- jected to fumigation and the pest can be controlled. The insects are soft- bodied, and while spraying with Ivory soap for red spider I noticed that it also killed a large proportion of the green fly. j}fJS. NEW pihk: rambler rose, lady gay. Originator, M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. the plant, and they are seldom, if ever, found on the lower foliage. As the aphides are similar in habit, and the life history of each variety is practi- cally the same, a short quotation from an article on the cherry aphis may be of interest: "These appear during May and June, and at once begin to suck the sap from the unfolding buds. In about a week they are full grown and begin giving birth to living young; these as quickly mature and are just as prolific in reproducing their kind." Prevention is always better than cure, and the carnation plants, before plant- ing in the field, should be subjected to thorough fumigation to rid them of all this fiy. One fumis'ation, no matter how heavy, will not do this, for the young are constantly putting in an ap- pearance; but by fumigating every tw^o or three nights for a couple of weeks there Is a reasonable certainty that the stock is free from aphis. Starting, then, with clean stock, there should be no sign of it for some time, even under unfavorable conditions, and if it puts in an appearance after the shoots begin to run up it will be found on the ex- tremity of the shoots and often be- tween the young leaves before they have unfolded. The twisted appear- ance of the younger shoots is often a sign of green fly. Kerosene emulsion is often recom- mended for this pest, but I have never A Few Changes. I have been requested by persons in- terested in the culture of carnations to give a short synopsis of the changes made in our carnation houses during the past few months and the reasons for these changes. Changes in construc- tion of benches represent changes of opinion, and these come from a study of the plants grown in the different lenches and from, in some cases, ■\ comparison of results derived from these plants, shown by a record kept as accurately as possible. Some yeais ago the carnations grown throughout the country were seldom benched before the month of Septem- ber, and, in many instances, the plants were allowed to remain in the fi-el3 until October. "Before frost, but let them stay out and grow as long as they can," was the rule, and early planting was the exception. To-day the bench- ing of carnations during July and Au- gust is the general rule, and later planting is the exception. But why this change? The answer is, "Because it is the better wav to handle them." With the increase in cost of produc- tion which has come there is, and must bi-', an increase in price, which can be obtained only when there is a corre- sponding improvement in the bloom which the public must buy. I do not think the carnation of to-day a great deal heavier producer than the carna- tion of a few years ago, but it is cer- tainly, when well grown, a superior article In both excellence of bloom and length of stem. It brings better prices, and these oftset the increased cost of pioductlon. A summary of our own houses for the past three years is very Interesting to me, and may be to others, for it teaches a lesson. Three years ago our plants were nearly all planted on solid hods and benched during the latter part of September. The houses hold about 20,000 plants. The cut from these houses was about 325,000. and of this number half were cut during the Spring and. in consequence, brought very low prices. The months of May, June and July are not the best In the year for the production of good blooms, and the demand is limited. There was a heavy crop early in the Winter, be- fore Christmas, and a dearth of flow- ers during the season of good price, owing to the stock having been bil- lowed to run up in the field and ready to bloom shortly after benching, and before the plants had made sufficient roots to furnish nourishment for thJF crop. Needless to say, the result finau- rlally was .lot very encouraging. The ensuing year brought a change; the plants were benched during Au- gust, and benches had replaced the solid beds. The plants were topped back in the houses until September, and the blooms before December were fe.v and far between; but January and Fjb- ruary brought good returns; and, while but 260,000 blooms were cut, there was a much better financial showing, due to the superior quality of flower and the fact that the blooms came in tne Winter months, when there svas .i ready sale at good prices. Last year our carnations were benched during July, and we began cutting in October. The production va- ried somewhat with the different months, but this variation was not so marked as in former years, and tlie cut during the Winter was uniformly good. The same number of blooms were cut before July 1 as were cut during the year 1900-1901, for we flgure the year from July 1 to July 1, but the result financially was double that of this foi- mer year. This shows, I believe, that early planting on benches, with proper handling, is the best method to pursue. There is nothing which is of more in- terest to the grower than repairing benches, and this year has seen a great deal of repairing with us; but, not feel- ing satisfied with the older style of benches, we have made changes. These may, perhaps, be expensive, but, if bet- ter, in the end they will pay the ex- pense. Formerly our benches were, on a.i average, between four and a half and five feet in width. Now in several of the houses there are none over three and one-half feet in width. Why this change? In the first place, observa- tion throughout the year has shown us that the center plants in the wide benches do not give us the returns which the outer rows of plants give. There are too many "inside" plants, and these fail to get the proper amount of light and air. They do not get suffi- cient sunlight and are often too damp in the Winter, for without light and air they fail to dry out properly. The second reason is convenience in handling, and these narrow benches can be operated much more conveniently than the wider benches. For these reasons we believe that this change will be an improvement, and, with the narrow benches on a level, good stock and careful handling, there should be good returns. We have this year in- creased the number of our plants, about 30.000 being benched, and. while the majority of these are on benches, we still have some 6.000 plants on solid beds, and shall continue the compari- son. Beds or benches, it matters not which you have, if you get flowers in abun- dance throughout the "Winter, when the prices are what they should be; but the benches have given us the best re- turns as a rule. W. R. PIERSON. Pink Rambler Rose Lady Gay. The rose shown in the accompanying illustration was raised by M. H. Walsh, of Woods Hole, Mass. The variety shows much the character of Crimson Rambler, in luxuriance of flower and foliage, but the blooms are of a pleas- ing shade of pink. >78 The Plori-sts' Exchange New York. Convention News. Present indications point to an attendance from this city and neigh- boring points at the S. A. F. O. H. convention in Milwaulcee of about thirty-five delegates. The delegation will leave to-morrow (Sunday) at 1 p. m. from Franklin street by West Shore Railroad, or 1.15 p. m. from, "West For- ty-second street. The chairman of the Transportation Committee, W. F. Sher- idan, will go along with the party, and has has made elaborate preparation for their comfort en route. Among those who will travel to Mil- waukee from New York are; P. O'Mara, H. Schloss, W. J. Stewart, P. Welch, F. R. Mathison, H. J. Farquhar, J. P. Kretchmar, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Kretchmar, A. H. Langjahr, W. H. Siebrecht, J. A. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. C. Warburton, W. B. DuRle, J. Roehrs, Jr., A. T. De La Mare, Alex. Wallace, August Gaedeke, Arthur Gaedeke, John N. May, W. F. Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Car- penter, W. R. Smith and W. R. Craw. Mrs. W. Savin, bookkeeper for Traendly & Schenok, is spending her vacation at the Thousand Islands. C. Nicodemus, a pioneer in the galax business, died at his home, 81 Bege avenue, Jersey City, on Friday, Au- gust 7, aged forty-five years. The in- terment took place in that city on Tuesday. President J. H. Troy, of the New York Florists' Club, returned from his European trip on Saturday last on the Btruria. Mr. Troy reports having had a delightful time while abroad. William Plumb has been ill for sev- eral days at his home, in Madison, N. J. B. McKnight is at Williamsport, Pa., having taken a position with D. E. Gorman, florist. August Rhotert sailed for an extended Buropean business trip on Tuesday, Au- gust 11, on the steamer Kronprinz Wil- helm. Vaughan's seed store have handled during the past week a carload of Ber- muda lily bulbs; also large shipments of Lilium. candidum. Mr. F. Mansfield is back from a few weeks' vacation spent at Point Pleas- ant, N. J. The case of Ouwerkerk vs. Langan came up again for trial on Tuesday, August 11, in the First District Court, Long Island City. The point at issue between the litigants is a shipment of rhododendrons that T. W. Langan would not accept and ordered the ship- per to remove. The plants were not removed, and were eventually de- stroyed. Legal action was taken to collect for the goods, and the trial last Tuesday was the fifth one that had been held, being decided in favor of the defendant each time. J. F. Butterworth, South Framing- ham, Mass, was a visitor this week. Henry Riemels, of Woodhaven, N. Y., who has been a market gardener for over 25 years in one place, built three new houses, 150 feet long, Dietsch style, for growing carnations. One house is planted already, and the plants look well. Boston. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. At last Saturday's exhibition at Hor- ticultural Hall perennial phloxes were the attraction, and a very fine display was made. T. C. Thurlow won first prize and George Hollis second. W. Whitman, Mrs. G. Duncan (Charles Roberts, gardener) and P. J. Rea also showed some good stock. General displays of seasonable garden flowers were made by the Blue Hills Nurseries. W. Whitman and Mrs. B. M. Gill, the two first named winning first and second prizes, respectively. The Blue Hills Nurseries were award- ed a certificate of merit for a new dark blue seedling phlox named Blue Hills. At a meeting of the Committee on Flowers, held the same day, Kenneth Finlayson, chairman of the committee, tendered his resignation, owing to his absence abroad for the next few months, and Julius Heurlin was elected in his stead. The annual exhibition of the society, announced for September 10 to 13, has been postponed to September 24 to 27, when it will be combined with the Oc- tober exhibition of fruits and vegeta- bles, which had been scheduled for Oc- tober 3. The change was made neces- sary because the American Pomologi- cal Society has engaged the hall for September 10 to 14 for its biennial ses- sion. The program for the session will include papers and addresses on topics of importance to both commercial and amateur fruit growers. The speakers include J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury, Conn.; Roland Morrill, Benton Harbor, Mich.; G. Harold Powell, United States Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton, D. C; W. A. McKinnon, Depart- ment of Agriculture, Ottawa, Canada, and others. F. J. N. Pblladelphia. Convention Notes. The whole topic this week is con- vention, and from present indications a good delegation will go out with President Burton. The party will leave on the 8.40 a. m. train from Broad street station Monday. One Pullman car has been engaged, and it looks as if another car will be required. Bayersdorfer & Co. have sent out a very large exhibit to the convention. They have engaged a space of 600 square feet, and will have a complete line of their goods, including many new things obtained in Burope by H. Bay- ersdorfer, who has Just returned from his annual trip. From the appearance of the new goods now arriving there are a great many things that are prom- ising as good sellers, and certainly great acquisitions to the florist stores in the decorative line. The trade will do well to closely examine the firm's exhibit, where they will find Paul Ber- kowitz ready as ever to give close at- tention to all inquiries. Among; Growers. It is only a few years since the growing of palms started at the estab- lishment of Joseph Heacock, at Wyn- cote. Pa., and it would be very difficult indeed to And a more complete stock and a healthier lot of plants than are now to be seen on this place. Florists who are preparing to stock up for next season will be benefited by a visit. Take train to Jenkintown from Read- ing terminal station. The distance is only ten miles and consumes twenty minutes, the place being only five min- utes' walk from the depot. Probably the stock most interesting at this time is kentias, both Belmoreana and Fors- teriana, up to six-inch sizes. The plants are of that dwarf, stocky growth and in perfect condition. There are plenty of well-furnished kentias in the larger sizes. Arecas are also grown very lai'gely, there being a good stock of plants in the smaller sizes and some grand, well-furnished plants in ten and twelve inch pots; also a nice batch of Cocos Weddeliana, the whole stock being in perfect condition and every plant on the place being home grown. S. S. Pennock will leave on Saturday for a six weeks' trip to Europe. No one in the trade is more deserving of such a trip, as Mr. Pennock certainly has been sticking close to business. J. Stern & Co., manufacturers of florists' supplies, wax floral designs, etc., are meeting with deserved success. Their business is continually growing. This year the firm sent out its first catalogue, which contains a list of everything in their line, up to date. DAVID RUST. Chicas:o. News Notes, P. F. Benthey & Co. are receiving some very good American Beauty roses from their greenhouses at New Castle, Ind.; also some extra fine asters, which they are raising this year as a new venture. P. Reinberg is beginning to cut Amer- ican Beauty from the young stock both at the home place and at New Castle, Ind. P. G. Klingel, of Peter Reinberg's, is expected to be able to resume his du- ties this week after several weeks' Ill- ness. The J. C. Moninger Company are very busy at present. They are completing one order from the Miami Floral Co., at Dayton, Ohio, and another for the Michigan Central Railroad, at Niles, Mich, G. H. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros. Co., is at Lakewood, Wis., for a three weeks' fishing trip. J. C. Ender has returned from his va- cation, which was spent traveling through the north. Kennicott Bros. Co, report shipping trade as brisk the past week as at any time during the year. A. L. Randall is receiving some very fine gladioli from the Michigan Seed Co. of South Haven; the flowers are for exhibition purposes only. T. Fogarty, of O. J. Friedman's, has returned from his two weeks' vacation, pleasantly spent at Pox Lake, Wis. Charles Schneider, of the Central Floral Company, has gone on a two weeks' vacation. The Flower Growers' Market has in- stalled a fine new ice-box and is get- ting things in shape for a good Fall and Winter business. Kennicott Bros. Company and J. B. Deamud are having their places kal- somined and cleaned up generally. Peter Reinberg made a sale of 10,000 carnation plants to one buyer one day this week. L. Coatesworth has gone to New Castle in the interest of his firm. The trade in general is making great preparations to attend the convention at Milwaukee, and the biggest repre- sentation that ever went from, here to any convention will be present. The bowlers are putting forth their best efforts to be heard from while there. Visitors; Fred Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; J. G. Heinl, Terre Haute, Ind.; P. Dorner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind.; A. Washburn, Bloomington, 111.; H. Vil- liers Stuart, Louisville, Ky. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. Cincinnati. Jottings. The convention at Milwaukee oc- curs August 18 to 21, inclusive. Make up your mind at the last minute to go. If you are in our territory we most cordially invite you to join the Cincin- nati party. We leave the evening of the 17th at 8.45. Delegates from New Orleans and Asheville will be with us, and all parties tributary to the Cincin- nati Southern Road. C. B. Critchell, of Atlanta, Ga., passed through the city Sunday on his way to "The Bright Spot." B. G. Hill was a caller during the week. He is looking and feeling re- markably well. We shall all be pleased to hear him tell of the wonders of the great West and Northwest at the con- vention. Talks of this kind are very entertaining and impart more general knowledge than dry papers. Henry T. Moon, representing the William H. Moon Company, Morris- ville. Pa., was in town. This firm deals in fancy nursery stock and issues a very handsome catalogue. Ben Esch- ner was also a visitor. C. J. Ohmer is again at his post, after a two weeks' vacation. The shows for which the Fall Festi- val Association gives $1,000 will soon be here, and entries should be made with John A. Ringold, Carew Building, not later than August 22. This notice applies to all who will make a display, and all are invited to participate. The Fall festival this year will eclipse all previous ones, and the exhibits in all lines will be well worth seeing. In- nes and his famous band will furnish the music for a week, followed by John Philip Sousa. The festival opens Sep- tember 7, and the flower days are the 10th and 17th. Admission is 25 cents. We shall be glad to see all out-of-town florist friends next month in Cincin- nati. Cheap rates on all railroads cen- tering in Cincinnati will be available. Saturday evening, Sth inst.. was the regular monthly meeting night of the Cincinnati Florists' Society, Vice-Presi- dent Schuman in the chair. Very little business was transacted, more than to urge all the florists to get in the band wagon and try for some of the prizes next month. We shall have a nice party from here for that "Bright Spot." E. G. GILLBTT. Indianapolis, Ind. News Notes. Two more popular young mem- bers of the craft have taken unto them- selves lifelong partners. Clarence Green, manager of the retail depart- ment of E. A. Nelson's establishment, w^as married to Miss E. C. Stevens. They will be at home after September 1 at 3507 North Senate avenue. Thomas B. Pritchard, decorator for A. Wie- gand & Sons, was married to Miss Mary S. Meyers. After an extended trip they will be at home at 1515 North Illinois street. Wishes for prosperity and happiness go with them. The State Florists' Association held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, August 4. The attendance was light. Photos of the outing were distributed by H. Junge. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Bertermann have returned from Clarke's Lake, Michigan. To be sure that his flsh stories would , be believed, he had them verified by ; photos, which indicate that fishing is i good in that section. :i Mr. and Mrs. Hasselman have gone , to the lakes. Frank Carson, bookkeeper at Berter- i mann's, has returned from his vacation in the southern part of the State. !j John Rieman has had his store thor- oughly overhauled. Mrs. H. Junge and daughter Anna have joined John Bertermann's party at Clarke's Lake, Michigan. The souvenir book of the S. A. F. for 1903, which was issued by the Milwau- kee Florists' Club, has been received in Indianapolis, and is considered very elegant. The manner in which it is gotten up speaks well for the club, and everyone visiting Milwaukee this year will remember it as one of the banner conventions of the S. A. P. J. Webber, of St. Louis, Mo., visited here ths week. C. C. Thomas, decorator for Berter- mann Brothers, is in Chicago. Herman Junge is making preparations for a much-needed vacation. Walter Bertermann has left for Clarke's Lake, Mich., to relieve his father, John, who is in Milwaukee to attend the convention. A. Wiegand's Sons have a very at- tractive Summer window made of dif- ferent sizes of Japanese lanterns sus- pended in archways, beneath which are quantities of variegated pandanus and ferns. The colors are well chosen, and when the lanterns are lighted the ef- fect is beautiful, and in great contrast to the usual dull windows seen during the Summer months. I. B. Washington, D. C. At a regular meeting of the Washing- ton Florists' Club held on W^ednesday evening, August 5, the following resolu- tions were offered by William F. Gude and unanimously adopted: Whereas, The New Century, a week- ly paper, published in this city, has given expression through its editor fa- voring the use of flowers at funerals and other memorial occasions, evidenc- ing by his editorials not only his broad- ness of views, but also his love for the beautiful: Therefore be it Resolved, By the Washington Flor- ists' Club, that the thanks of this asso- ciation are due, and herebv tendered, to Hon. D. I. Murphy, the editor of said paper. Resolved, That a copy of these reso- lutions be forwarded to the New Cen- tury and inscribed on our minutes. WILLIAM F. GUDE, Corresponding Secretary. Tarrytown, N. Y. The regular meeting of the Tarry- town Horticultural Society was held July 30, President McFarlane in the chair. Several communications were read, and donations received for the November exhibition. Elections to honorary membership were: Henry Sidenburg, Hastings, N. Y.; Wm. H. Douglass, North Tarry- town; J. F. Ditmar, James Duell and Frank V. Malliard. 'Tarrytown. The following have kindly consented to act as judges for the Fall exhibi- tion: John G. McNicoll, Hastings; Pe- ter McDonald, Yonkers; Wm. Turner, Oceanic, and Thos. Harrison, Glen Cove. A vote of thanks was extended to Messrs. Wm. Smith and A. Grierson for acting as judges at the June ex- hibition. In the monthly exhibition there were three entries. The judges awarded the prize (a silk umbrella) to Wm. Scott. The society voted to have an outing, same as last year, and Wm. Scott, James Smith and Francis Gibson were appointed a committee to arrange date, place, etc. H. J. R. HARRISON, N. J.— The Parker- Bruen Manufacturing Company, under date of August 5, advises us that The- odore Parker is no longer connected with this concern. DAVENPORT, lA.— F. L. Bills has transferred his greenhouse interests to the Bills Floral Company. i August 15, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange J 79 Pittsbnrf. fljjm* of the Week. Among the florists taking their vacation at present are T. P. Langhans and family, who are at Chautauqua Lalce for a month; L,. I. Neff and fam- ily are spending a fe\. weeks in At- lantic City; Harry Streiff has gone (or a three weeks' camp life in the wilder- ness of the Alleghenies. Next week, when the delegates leave for the convention at Milwaukee, this town will be well emptied of flor- ists. At present the party that expects to go will number about twenty peo- ple, and, although it has not yet been definitely decided by which road the party will travel, it looks as if the P. R. R. will be chosen. The time of departure will be about S a. m. Mon- day, August 17, arriving in Milwaukee after midnight. Among our visitors the past week son's supply of coal. Windmill and gasoline engine are used for pumping water to a high tank of many barrels capacity. This place was started years ago by Conrad Blind, the father of the three sons who now compose the firm. The boys are hard workers, energetic and very practical, doing all their own work, such as building houses and everything connected therewith. They have several houses of Boston fern, the finest to be seen about the city. N. Plersonl also shows up well. E. C. REINEMAN. Cleveland. Gonventlonward. The convention at Milwaukee Is the main topic among the craft, and a total count will see about forty or fifty delegates going from here. It was de- cided at the club meeting Monday night to travel via the Nickel Plate Railroad were M. Reukauf, representing H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co., of Philadelphia, and Arnold Ringier, of W. W. Barnard & Co., of Chicago. Mr. Ringier shortly returned from a trip to Bermuda, where he was looking up Harrisii bulbs. A new type of bulb he was showing looked very promising. John Bader received the contract from the City of Allegheny to furnish the supplies for the parks and con- seri'atory for the year. One after another the many growers' establishments around the two cities that were miles away from train or street car are coming closer to street- car lines, which are branching out in all directions. Blind Brothers' place, which was several m''es distant from street car facilities, is now within two minutes' walk from the new East street 'line. For that reason I took the first opportunity to visit the place. I was surprised at the magnitude of it, and j must say it is worth a visit from any- one. About 50,000 feet of glass are used, mainly for cut flowers, such as roses, carnations and chrysanthemums. The houses are well built, of good size and all heated by steam. The boiler house is a model of convenience in the way of handling coal and ashes, and has almost capacity enough for a sea- to Chicago, leaving here Monday at 11.19 a. m. and joining the Chicago crowd on their special train. Watch our Cleve- land team on the allevs and others at the trap and you will see where the medals are going. At the present time quite a few ladies will go along with the delegates, which should make the trip all the more interesting and pleas- ant. Jottings. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hart are ex- pected home from their trip abroad about September 1. The club's outing and picnic will be held in the near future. A committee, consisting of Messrs. A. Schmitt, A. Graham, I. Kennedy and Braun, was appointed to select a place to hold same. The Gasser Company is building an- other range of houses for carnations. G. W. S. WASHINGTON, D. C— Much sympa- thy is felt for David Bisset, whose little daughter perished in the recent fire which destroyed his home. Mrs. Bisset, who was sick abed, w^as also seriously injured by the flames. Mr. Bisset's loss on property reaches $10,- 000, with insurance for $2,500. c Review of the market ) NEW YORK.^Trade In cut flowers continues to be of a summery nature, there being no pressing demands tor any of the stock coming In. In the early part of the week tea roses were quite light in quantity, and the asking price for No. 1 and No. 2 was raised slightly, but the ad- vance would not hold, and by Wednes- day the No. 2 were back at 50c. a hun- dred, with other grades In proportion. American Beauty have become more plen- tiful, and the week's averages are likely to be less than those of last week, al- though asking prices are about the same. Cattleyas are not so plentiful as they were; and the supply of carnations has quite diminished. Asters are abundant everywhere, though such fine large flow- ers as were much In evidence last year have not appeared on the market yet. Gladiolus of the lighter colored types seem to be most desired in this market, and just now there are plenty of this class arriving to more than meet all the demands. Lily of the valley is going slowly and prices are down. Lilies are not over plen- tiful, neither the longiflorum nor the aura- tum. Some L. speclosum have begun to arrive and are offered at from $2.00 to $3.00 per hundred. Tritomas are also in the market, for which 50e. per dozen is asked. Sweet peas continue to be in fair supply, but really flrst-class blooms are anything but plentiful. BOSTON.— Business remains the same as has prevailed for some weeks, with a little funeral work as the only thing to break the monotony. The market Is well stocked for the light demand, except in choice roses, which are very difflcult to obtiiin. fspeclaily ^"l'^■■ed ones. Kaiserln Augusta Victoria and Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot are commg g-ood, but -Ameri- can Eeautj', which is the only colored rose now arriving, is poor as a rule. The best oF the t"7r. i'orrr?r '■-n.--:5e> -jr^^r. ^^ri pel IulI. >viti. „..iLUlor ^-i-1 - ' $1.00, while the best Beauty go to $16 fin and even $20.00 per 100; the smaller and medium grades ranging from $3.00 to $8.00. Bride and Bridesmaid are of poor quality. Carnations are In good supply though very tew really choice ones are coming In; as a rule they move slowly since asters became more plentiful. What few good carnations are received sell readily at $2.00 and. in some cases, as high as $3.00 per 100, while ordinary sorts are held at .$1.00. Asters are very plentiful at 25c. to 75e. per 100; sweet peas are in fair supply, but generally of poor quality and sell with dIflSculty. Lilies continue plentiful, as do gladiolus, and sell fairly well. Lily of the valley remains steady. F. J. N. CHICAGO.— Trade the past week has been very good and, taken as a whole, prices were never so high, quality of stock being taken Into consideration. " The supply of roses Is below the demand but in a short time there will be all that the market can take care of, as a good many of the growers will soon begin to cut from the young stock. American Beauty are not over plentiful and what stock is com- ing in finds a ready sale at fairlv good fig- ures. The price of the best Is from $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen, while the medium sizes bring from $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; others can be had at from $3.00 per 100 up. Bride and Bridesmaid, of the shipping grades, are not over plentiful, with prices about ihe same as last week. Meteor is the best average rose now on the market; the price IS from $4.00 to $8.00 per 100. Golden Gate, Ivory and Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria are in limited supply, and the price will run from $3.00 to $6.00 per 100. The supply of carnations seems to be on the increase, due no doubt to field-grown plants commencing to bloom. Some very good flowers are seen. Good white sorts bring as high as $2.00 per 100. The poorer grades are not so readily disposed of. yet the price obtained for them is very good; they average from 75c. to $1.50 per 100 Asters are beginning to arrive in larger quantities. Too many poor ones are thrown on the market for what they wiU bring, and some very low sales are re- ported. Fancy varieties are bringing from $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. Gladioli are in in immense quantities; some very fine varieties are seen The price runs from $1.00 to $4.00 per 100. A good many L. auratum are available, and in several of the houses one finds L. longiflorum. Green material of all kinds is in abun- dance; there is not much call for it. Some very fine lily of the valley is selling at from $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. R. J. PITTSBURG.— Extreme dullness has characterized the flower trade during the past week, which was the first real dull spell that we have had this Summer. The weather is all that one could desire- cool, with sufllcient rain- just the sort of weather the grower wants this time of the year for housing plants successfullr. «tock of cut flowers is (rood as to Qual- ity and quantity. Asters and gladiolus are very abundant. Carnations are scarce, but are In little demand. Roses might be better; good ones command a fair price. B. C. R. ST. LOUIS.— The cut flower trade in this city Is still very dull, so that none of us will have the excuse to offer that we were too busy to attend the conven- tion next week. We have had a few good rains, and outdoor stock is much Improved. Nearly all kinds of flowers are very scarce, and first quality stock Is hard to obtain. In roses. Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria seems to have the best demand, as It Is clean, with good foliage. The best of these bring $5.00 per hun- dred. A few good Ivory are in, selling well. Bride and Bridesmaid are of poor quality just now. bringing not over $3.00 per hundred. Some good Meteor are coming In. but very short In the stems; the price Is from $2.00 to $3.00 per hun- dred. Only a limited number of Ameri- can Beauty are in the market, but none are of the first quality. The flowers are from young plants, and are in good de- mand at from 75c. to $1.50 per dozen. Only a few Perle des Jardins are avail- able; also Golden Gate and Liberty. Ex- tra fine lily of the valley is In. which sells well at $3.00 and $4.00 per hun- dred. Carnations are very small, short- stemmed and scarce. This small stock has very little demand. Among whiti> Mrs. Fisher is the best; first-cla.ss stock of these is limited. The price the past week was 50c. to $1.60 per hundred. Asters, too, are of poor quality but promise better after some good ' fains Good white and pink have a brisk de- mand at $1.00; poor fiowers are selling as low as 25c. per hundred. A few long white varieties were seen the past week- they sold at $1.50. and were worth it. ' The miscellaneous outdoor stock, such 5" '■' i-J, tuberoses, hollyhocks, can- ayln. - .1 hydrangeas, n.ro looking much bettp nee the rain. Tuberoses are sell- ing v.0,1 at $4 00 and $5.90: gladiolus are a glut. a;i greens are selling well especially smLax, at I5c. per string. ST. P. INDIANAPOLIS.— All lines of trade have kept up well during the past week. There has been enough funeral work to keep the retailers busy. Roses of all kinds have sold particularly well for this season. Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria and La France are in good con- dition, wholesaling at $5 to $6 per 100. Bridesmaid and Bride are small and wholesale at $3 to $5 per 100; Liberty, at $8 to $10 per 100. American Beauty are poor and comparatively few of them are sold. The demand for carnations is strong, and many customers are turned away because of inability to offer good stock. The best carnations in the market sell at $2 per 100; $1 per 100 is the price for medium grades. • Asters, all colors, are plentiful at $1 to $1.50 per 100. White and lavender are in most demand; 35 cents to 50 cents per dozen is the retail price for them. Lilium rubrum have been offered by the hundreds. They are particularly suited for funeral work and sell at $6 per 100. A few L. Harrisii and auratum are to be had. Lily of the valley sells well at $4 per 100. i. b. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— The 37th G. A. R. national encampment will, it is ex- pected, create an extra demand for fiow- ers. Some blooms usually here ' in great abundance the first week In August are coming in slowly a fortnight behind time notably asters. amarj^lis and Shasta daisies. Sievers & Boland report their shipping business considerably beyond the Mid- summer record. Charles Stapperbeck. 1207 Polk street recently made a floral pall. 6 x 10 feet' of white roses, lily of the valley and lav- ender sweet peas. The design was one of the largest of its kind. F. E. L. Beale. of the United States Department of Asrrlculture. has arrived here with a microscopic outfit on a bird- catching exoedition. for the puroose of examining the stomachs of the little fly- ers that are just now remarkably nemie- lous to the gardener and husbandman. ALVIN. CINCrNNATL— Business remains quite good, all things considered. Asters are coming in now vers' clentifullv, and sell at 50c. to $2.00 per 100; gladiolus move slowly at $1.00 to $3.00 per 100. Carna- tions, now coming from the fleld. go at -51.00: inslde-grgwn. good stock, at $1.50. American Beauty are getting more plen- tiful- E. G. G. DETROIT.— Roses are coming In of bet- ter quality. Bridesmaid being clean, -with good foliage and color. Meteor are also good for this time of the year, although a httle short in the stem. American Beauty are not plentiful. Asters are abundant and chean. Lilium longiflorum are also plentiful. Greens are sellinsr wpI] Outside of funeral work not much is soing on. DILGER. i80 The Florists' Hxchansre Heating:. (30) How many feet of 1%-in. pipe will a 15-horse-power boiler heat suf- ficiently to maintain 60 degrees in greenhouse? W. E. T. — It is customary to reckon that a boiler will supply steam for 100 square feet of radiation for each horse-power, but for small boilers it is safer to fig- ure on 25 to 30 per cent, less than this. On this basis a 15-horse-power boiler should not be used with more than 1,200 square feet of radiation, or about 2,750 lineal feet of 1%-in. pipe. The temperature secured will depend upon the ratio between the area of heating surface of the pipe and the area of exposed glass, plus about one-fifth of the wooden wall surface. For 60 de- grees the number of lineal feet of 1%- in. pipe should be from two-fifths to three-sevenths of the area of glass. L. R. TAFT. Enclosed please find sketch of ground plan for greenhouse plant. I shall be glass in the walls of the palm house, an additional pipe will be required for each two feet of glass. L. R. TAFT. Rex Begonias. (31) Please tell me how to treat rex begonias. I have had some very pretty varieties. For soil I use one part leaf mould, one part sand, one part cow sta- ble fertilizer. I keep the soil moist, but not wet, letting it get dry on top; still the plants drop their leaves, and some have died. I keep them in the green- house. Is it too warm for them? I have tVie glass covered with cloth; still it is very warm. D. D. H. —Rex begonias like a warm, moist atmosphere to grow in, and the green- house is the right place for them, though the glass should be shaded dur- ing the sunniest weather. The trouble, no doubt, is in the soil, and we would advise repotting the begonias, using fresh soil, and the leaf mould, in equal parts, with a little sand added to it, omitting the manure altogether. Don't make a practice of wetting the foli- age every day, as that will soon cause the leaves to damp, particularly in cloudy weather. An occasional wetting of the leaves will do no harm. Propagating: Bed for Hardy Roses. (31) Please inform me how to make a bed for propagating hardy roses in frames outdoors. Do I have to put inanure in the frame for bottom heat, is best to do for the destruction of the pest. ROSE GROWER. — The white grub mentioned is un- doubtedly the larva of some of the beetle family. The only remedy we can suggest is a good dressing of lime, worked into the soil as deeply as pos- sible without injuring the roots of the plants. Taking Chrysanthemum Buds. (35) Please inform me if it is best to leave the crown or terminal bud on the following varieties of chrysanthemums: Minnie "Wanamaker, Philadelphia, Tim- othy Baton, Maud Dean, Glory of the Pacific, White Ivory, Polly Rose and Mrs. G. Pullman? Can I get extra early fiowers of White Ivory. Polly Rose and Glory of the Pacific by leav- ing the first crown buds? A. B. C. —Crown buds will give the largest flowers on all of the varieties men- tioned, with the exception of Maud Dean, which produces a neater, better colored flower from the late bud. The flowers of White Ivory, Polly Rose and Glory of the Pacific will not be much earlier if crown buds are taken, but they will be very much larger, though it has not been safe, in my experience, to take crowns on these varieties before Au- gust 20. The buds on all the other va- rieties are safe if taken during the last days of August, with the exception of Maud Dean and with this variety I prefer a September bud. lORA. . ■' 4iJx-< •■ * ,'■'■ "^ *■-* .■ WAXSONIAS AS CUT FLOWERS AND GROWIRG IN THE FIELD IN CALIFORNIA pleased to have you advise me as to the best method of heating the same by hot water. B. J. A. — The sketch shows two houses run- ning north and south 16x75 ft. and 18x 58 ft., respectively. Across the south end of both houses there is a palm house, 14x39 ft. The boiler house is at the north end of the 16x75-foot house, and running out to the west from the boiler house there is a 16x40- foot house, to be heated to 50 degrees. The palm house should have 60 de- grees and the other 55 degrees in zero weather. The 16x75-foot house has 18 inches uf glass in its side, while the 18x58-foot house has 30 inches. The amount in the palm house is not spec- ified. For the palm house run a three-inch main along the west side of the 16x75- toot house and put in a coil of ten 2- inch pipes along the west, south and east sides of the palm house. From the end of the coil run a three-inch pipe back to the boiler through the 16x75-toot house. For the lSx58-foot house run a four- inch main along the east side of the 16x75-foot house and throueh the palm house to the end of the house to be heated. From this feed fifteen 2-inch returns on the walls. In addition to the heat secured from the mains which pass through it the 16x75-foot house will require two 2iy^-inch flow pipes running to the farther end, and six 2- inch pipes under the side benches, as returns. The 16x40-foot house, to be heated to .nO degrees, will require one 2^-inch flow and eight 2-inch returns under the benches. If there are more than three feet of or is it just as good with only sand? I wish to propagate a few hundred, but never have had any experience in Summer propagating. ART. — It will not be necessary to put in any manure; just use three or four inches of soil, with about one inch of sand on the surface. Maggots on Cauliflower. (32) If the maggots are at the roots give a thorough dressing of lime and work it well about the plants. If they are in the heads of the vegetables they should be picked off by hand, as it would not be safe to use any of the I'Oiscns on this vegetable. Sweet Peas. (33) Could I raise sweet peas so that they would bloom around the latter part of December, and about what time ought I to sow the seed? I want to plant them on the center bench. What kind is the best for forcing? W. G. F. — The wholesale seedsmen are offering suitable kinds of sweet peas for forc- ing. Blanche Ferry is considered about the best among the light-colored va- rieties. Sow the seeds as early as pos- sible; put them in rows across the bed, and provide some light support for the vines as soon as they require it. A night temperature ranging from 45 to 50 degrees is considered about the best for them during the cold months. White Grubs Attacking Roses. (34) I have a lot of roses set out in a field. They are attacked by a large white grub, which is chewing off the roots, by which reason I have lost a lot of them. Please let me know what Chrysanthemum Leaf Spotted. (36) Enclosed find chrysanthemum leaf. Will you please tell me the cause of its getting spotted. My plants are just potted up into _eight-inch pots, set in trenches outside, grown to bush form. Please tell me the best time to prune black raspberries. • G. A. — The chrysanthemums are affected with the rust, and picking off the leaves that show the disease and burning them is the only safe remedy. Prune the raspberrfes in the Autumn. Growing Mignonette Seed. (37) When mignonette seed is raised under glass for the trade is a crop planted especially for the seed, or can first-class seed be obtained from plants from which cut flowers have been taken? If the former, how many months are required from planting to seed? S. E. B. — Mignonette seed is usually raised from the same plants that have been producing the flowers through the Win- ter. If plants were grown expressly for seed it would require from four to five months to procure a crop. Rocking Grate for Coll Boiler (38) Where can a rocking grate for a coil boiler be obtained such as waa recommended in The Florists' Exchange some time ago? What proportion of grate surface should be given, or how many feet of fire radiation will one square foot of grate surface heat? In an even span house 18 feet wide, 6 feet to gutter plates, 86 feet long, with glass exposure at the east end and glass exposure on the north side 32 '' inches the entire length, how many runs of two-inch pipe are necessary to , heat it to 60 degrees Fahr., outside ' temperature being 20 degrees below ' zero, using hot water under a fifty- pound pressure? Should the fiows in , such a house be of two-inch or three- inch pipe? How many returns of two- inch pipe, with a two-inch pipe fiow, is it advisable to use? F. H. DB WITT & CO. — Rocking grates that will answer for coil boilers can be obtained from any of the manufacturers of greenhouse boilers that have square grates. As a rule, the fire surface is from fifteen to twenty-five times that of the grate. The larger the boiler the greater can the ratio be. A house such as de- scribed will need three 2i^-inch fiows and ten 2-inch returns. Two-inch flows could be used, substituting five for the three 2%-inch. Two 2-inch returns for one 2-inch flow will give the best re- sults, although three can be used with water under pressure. L. R. TAFT. Size of Smokestack. (39) Please state what size and how high from top of boiler (steam) a stack will be best. The boiler is 15 feet long, 4 feet in diameter; grate, 16 square feet, to make ten pounds steam, there being no overhead obstructions. Also, the difference in cost of brick and iron stack of same size. READER. —The size of the stack will depend a good deal on the number and size of the tubes, but if the grate is of the con'ect size for the boiler a stack with a diameter of 20 inches and a height of 30 feet should answer. If made 40 feet high 18 inches will suffice. A brick base to the height of the smoke flue will be desirable, even though an iron stack is used. The relative cost of iron and brick stacks vary in different places and with the construction of each, but ordinarily the cost of an iron stack above the base will be from one- half to three-fourths of what a hrick stack will cost. L,. R. TAFT. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. AZALEAS and RHODODENDRONS that are plunged out of doors should have regular attention with regard to watering and syringing during these warm days. Red spider soon plays havoc with the plants if a good spray- ing be not given them occasionally. CINERARIA STELDATA.— As has been previously mentioned in this col- umn, this cineraria is a splendid sub- ject for the plant grower, and, as young stock can be purchased from wholesale growers, one need not be without it, even though the sowing of seed has been overlooked. Pot the young stock when received into four- Inch pots, using a rough, fibrous soil; keep in a cool house; siiade from the sun during the hottest part of the day to avoid blistering, and scatter a few tobacco stems among the pots to keep down green fiy. Repot into larger sizes whenever the plants approach a root- bound state, and after the flowering- sized pot has been reached a little weak liquid manure given once or twice a week will carry them through. BOUVARDIA.— The stock of these that is planted outdoors, and from which the supply of Winter flowers has to come, should be pinched back occa- sionally, in order to have the plants stocky and well furnished with flower- ing shoots. TOBACCO POWDER THE BLACK ATUFF FINE iag Onlv. WTHEN you cannot fumigate with our Fumlgratingr Powder you can apply our Black Stuff Fine " direct to the plants ; it is strong and equally eflfective in doors or out for extermination of all plant pests. Tour money back if it is unsatisfactory. Trial 5-pound package for nothing if you will pay the express cnarees on it. Write Dept. B. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., 116, 117, 118 West Street, Hew York. UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. AuBUSt 15, 1903 The Plorist-s' Hxchange 181 New White Watsonla. Of the Watsonia, Peter Henderson in his "Hand Book of Plants" says: "A genus of half hardy bulbs from the Cape of Good Hope formerly classed with the gladiolus, to which genus they are closely allied and to which they bear a close resemblance. They require the protection of a frame during the Winter, or they may be successfully grown in the greenhouse, where their long spikes of brilliant flowers make a magnificent appearance." This family seems to have been sadly neglected in this country, and very few florists of the present generation are acquainted with them, although in- terest has been aroused very recently through the discovery and introduction of a pure white variety. This was sent out from South Africa about ten years ago under the name of "Watsonia iridi- folia O'Brieni." This splendid variety has flowers up to S^^ Inches in diametei-, reminding us very much of the flower of the eucharis in its purity. The fun- nel-shaped tube is slightly curved (which gives it the popular name of "bugle lily"), about two inches long; the segments (usually six) are an inch or more in length and almost three- quarters of an inch in width. With us. the flower stems are from tour to six feet in height and branch freely. Th; main stem, with its several branches, when grown from strong bulbs, will produce close to two hundred individual flowers and will remain in bloom from six to eight weeks. The accompanying illustrations, taken from photographs, will better show the flowers cut for floral work, and will also show the habit of growth and free- dom of bloom in the field or garden. The variety known as "Ardernee" is of more recent introduction, and differs from the above in that the tube is less curved, the segments somewhat shorter and more rounding at the point. Like "O'Brieni," the bloom is of the purest white, and both keep well after being cut. We have grown these varieties ever since their introduction, one original stock having come from Natal, South Africa, and have refused to dispose of any of our stock, believing it would have a great future as a cut flower. With us it begins to grow naturally in September, and is usually in bloom late in March, continuing through April and May. Last Winter it stood eight de- grees of frost without injury, showing it to be more hardy than the gladiolus growing beside it. It can be had in bloom without forcing under glass in the late Winter months, and the in- dividual flowers can be used, or the entire branch can be cut; hence it will readily be seen how profitable it will be for Winter blooming. It makes up beautifully in all floral work, as it is not large enough to appear coarse, and we have no doubt but that as soon as the stock will allow It to be sold at a reasonable price it will be as largely grown as the Bermuda lily. We believe it can be grown under the same conditions as the Gladiolus Col- villei alba, and if not forced the bulbs can be cared for and used for years. There is also a great future for these Watsonias for Summer blooming. As we have said, they start to grow with us in California in September. From what we have read concerning the genus, we have no doubt but that in the East the bulbs can be kept dormant until April and will then bloom during the Summer; in fact, as an experiment, we kept some dormant until April, when they were planted, and they bloomed in August. For outdoor plant- ing in the South and on the Pacific Coast they will become very popular, and will make grand displays for two months. For this purpose some varie- ties with colored flowers will be in de- mand. We grow Watsonia angusta for dec- orative purposes. This splendid sort has brilliant scarlet flowers, and blooms freely all Summer. It is one of the handsomest of all those with col- ored flowers. WOODS FLORAL CO. Wilmington, Cal., U. S. A. An English Mushroom Grower's Methods. E. A. Johnson, of Ealing, England, is one of the most successful growers of mushrooms in Great Britain. A recent number of the Nurserymen's Trade Ga- zette contained an interview with that gentleman regarding his methods of cultivation, of which the following ex- tract may prove interesting to our read- ers: Mr. Johnson confines his attention solely to mushroom culture and spawn making, having made a special study of this branch of horticulture. He owns about seven acres, a large portion of which is devoted to outdoor growing. The ridge system is adopted here, the beds Ijeing three feet wide at the bottom and about three feet high when made. There are several sheds in which mushrooms are cultivated, but no glass. I inspected one house. 150 feet long and 64 feet wide, containing four rows of "well-prepared beds ready for the approaching season. The manure was firm and solid, this be- ing one of the essentials. it makes any difference In the price whether they are taken from the ridge lj(.-(ls 01- from those under cover. There is one fault, and that is in gathering from the ridge beds you are liable to knock off the small mushrooms." "What are some of the chief require- ments for successful culture?" "The mistakes made by many growers are chiefly in not sufficiently sweetening the manure by turning it. and also by having it too dry. Then .again, the beds are often not thick and firm enough. I consider a flat bed should be 18 inches after it is well trodden down." "Could you give me some particulars as to the manuring?" "Horse manure, of course, is used. The longest straw is shaken out, and this is utilized for litter in covering the out- side beds. When turning the manure, water is applied when required. Some people imagine that it washes out the ammonia, but I have never found It so. One should be careful as to where he se- cures the manure, to see that it is free from disinfectants commonly used in horse stables." "Of course, there must be constant at- £2.000 to construct, as, of course, the great heat Is the thing the Americans have to contend with. The mushrooms there are grown on shelves in tiers of five. Americans cannot make the spawn, so they have to get it from this coun- try." "Tou have not supplied them with mushrooms as well?" "No. the distance Is too great. Some of my mushrooms "are supplied to the great liners, and appear on the dining saloon tables in the early stages of the trip, so they have made part of the journey." "What is your 'record' mushroom?" "The largest single mushroom I ever picked was one pound fourteen ounces, and I have had a group weighing three pounds." Rochester (N. Y.) School Flower Show. The flower exhibition made in Roch- ester, N. T., last year by the school pupils under the direction of the Wo- man's Educational and Industrial <«3 m^ Sfe^-^^-'" W^' ■' 1 ■-;'. B-; Ji^' ,,s ";1 1 li ■M^^^Bi^^.-. '-9 i i^K^Stm. mm i f J ',-V".''»' A»i.< BOG?iGARD£N IN MITCHELL PARK, MILWAUKEE, LOOKING WEST. A large space is also devoted to the work of manufacturing the spawn, which is supplied to growers throughout the country. In the drying- sheds were 12,000 bushels of spawn, in sjjlendid condition, ready to meet the increasing demands of Mr. Johnson's customers. With the finest spawn and the appli- cation of scientific principles, which have been tested by the experience of many seasons, Mr. Johnson has been very suc- cessful in his work. During the past season he picked 41,356 pounds of mush- rooms, the area of his beds being 2.750 yards. Mr. Johnson considers that a yield of 15 pounds to the square yard from a ridge bed is a profitable one. The amount of manure used during the sea- son was 1.400 tons. As many as 10 cwt. 2S pounds of mushrooms have been gath- ered in one day. and as each fungus has to be handled senarately, the labor involved makes a heav>' call on the staff employed. After my inspection I had a short chat with ilr. Johnson, who courteously con- sented to give me some hints as to his profitable hobby. "■V^Tiich system of cultivation do you prefer?" "I have found a better yield from the ridge beds than from the flat. Those outdoors are very profitable, for, in the first place, there is no outlay in the shape of erecting a building. I find I get as many pounds from the ridge beds as those under cover, and I never find that Lention gi\'en to the beds when spawned?" "Yes, there is always danger of a sec- ond heat, which would soon burn the delicate portions of the spawn." "What material do you use for the cas- ing?" "You will, perhaps, be surprised to learn that I mix gas lime with the mould. Some people will hardly believe that this can be done. This is used in propor- tions of a barrel load to a cart load of mould. I prefer the dust from the mac- adamized roads. The casing should not be too thin, nor too wet. The material should bind together and retain its po- rous character, care being taken to pre- vent it cracking." "When do you commence your season?" "We begin to get the manure ready about the first week in August, and we go right ahead and finish our picking sea- son about the end of June." "Are you troubled by any insect pests?" "Yes. there is a small insect which sometimes gives trouble. We have to watch against the depredations of moles, wh ich do more damage than rats or mice." "I understand you are carrj'ing on an extensive business with your .spawn." "Yes. I send to nurserymen in all parts of the countrJ^ In the earlv Spring I sent out some to one of the largest com- panies in America. I have had a letter stating that the spawn reached them in a very satisfactory state. In America they use refrigerators which cost about Union was such a great success that the promoters were encouraged to ex- pand its scope, and they announce that the exhibit this year is to excel any heretofore made. It is to be held the second week in September at the Me- chanics' institute. Premiums will be given on exhibits as follows: For best display of cut flowers grown by any public school pupil; best display of vegetables grown by any pupil, and best display of cut flowers, such as asters, calliopsis. phlox, mignonette, sweet peas, dianthus, pinks, marigolds, nasturtiums, petu- nias, scabiosa, candytuft, zinnias, bach- elor buttons: best variety showm with its foliage of the above list of flowers: best box or pot of plants raised from seed; best herbarium of wild flowers. ferns, shrubs or trees; best arranged bouquet of cut flowers raised and cared for by pupil : best arranged window box by pupil: best arranged display of cut flowers from bed in school garden, planted and cared for by grade; best display of vegetables grown in school yard; best display of cut flowers grown in school yard: the school that makes the greatest number of exhibits: to the school that has made the greatest im- provement in school-yard decoration entirely by pupils. 182 The Plorists' Hxchange THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET 1224 Cherry Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. We have the largest stock of SUMMEK PLOWEES in the city, and oan supply your ^vants. Open from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturdays 7 A.M. to 12 M. until further notice. L. B. BRAQUE, Hinsdale, Mass., Wholesale Dealer in _ _ HARDY CUT FERNS, Bouquet Green, Sphagnum Moss, Xmas Trees, Wreathing, Bailed Spruce for Cemetery Use, &c , &c. Mr. Brague Will Have a Stand at Exhibition Hall During Convention Weeli. Uentlon the FIorlBts' EzchanEe vhen wrttlii(. Importers and manufacturers e£ REED St KELLER. 12* -WEST 2Stb STREET, NEW YORK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Ifentlon the nortof Bzehange when writing. Galax Leaves and all Decora- 4 tive Greens. . . CENTLEMEN AND FIOHISTS Are you all at the beach or gone to the parka for a nice time? If so, I hope you are enjoying yourselves, and that you will remember me when you return, I have nice Hardy Cut Ferns, Fancy and Dagger for 50c. per lono. Fine Sphagnum Moss, 65c, per bbl. Bou- quet Green Festooning, 5c. per yard. Laurel Festoon- ing,If-ic. peryard. Christ- mas Trees by the carload orin small lots. Remem- ber me when you return from your vacation and address all letters or dispatches or telephone to THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass Mention the FlorlHta' Exchange when writing. 1 1 PROVINCE ST. WE HAVE REMOVED TO Order Direct from Headquarters We carry the largest and most complete line of Florists* Hardy Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns, best quality, $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger orders. Bronze or Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000; best quality. Lau- rel Festooning, best quality, 5c. and 6c. per yd. Green Moss, $1.00 per bbl.; 75c. per bag. Sphag- nnm Moss, $1.00 per bbl., 50c. per bag. We can fill your orders at a mo- ment's notice. Orders by mail, telegraph and telephone wiU receive our prompt and personal attention. HENRT M. ROBINSON & CO., 11 Province Street, Boston, Mass. Uentlon the PlorlatB' Hxchange when wrltlpg- EMERSON C. McFADDEN WHOLESALE FLORIST AND GROWER U.S. Exotic Nurseries! GUT DECORATIVE STOCK SHORT HILLS, N. J (Asparagus. Smilax, &c.) ROSES, CARNATIONS, FERNS. ETC ADIANTCM FARLEYBNSE A SPBCIAI-TY Office: SHORT HILLS, N. J. Uentlon the FloriBtB* Exchange when writing. Kent Place Nurseries SUMMIT, N. J. Tel., 28 A Short Hills. J. STERN & CO. 1928 Germanlown Ave., PHILADELPHIA Florists' Supplies floraT deswns See Us at Milwaukee. Write for Catalogue Honorable Mention of S. A. F. 0. H. at Asheville, N. C, 1902 Mention the FlorUts' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PLAIN — EMBOSSED — VIOLET ...MADE BY... Established 1SS0. 165 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON EST. CHICAGO. Wallace Building ereSf) 56 Pine St., N. Y. City NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE reJS&^vTIto (ROOMS 601-603) NEW MANAGEMENT. Haebis H. Hatden (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company), - - President EDWARD MoK. WHITING, Vice President and Counsel John E. Walkeb (Member oJ the New York Bar), . . - . Secretary and Treasurer Improved facilities for making collections in all parts of the United States, Canada and Europe. Ke- liable reports secured at short notice. Service prompt, trustworthy and efficient. Give us a trial. Mention the Ploriat.' Exchange when wrttinc. H. J. SMITH p. 0. Box 181 HINSDALE, MASS. HARDY CUT 'im asd Dagger FERNS Mosses, Laurel, Bon, quet EverKreen, Fes- tooniny; Wreaths- Baled Spruce and Hemlock, Xmas Trees and Small Hemlock, etc., for Hedges. Exhibit at Milwaukee S. A. F. 0. H. Uentlon the Florlsta' Biehhnge when wrltlpg. A. J. FELLOURIS Wiiolesale and Retail Dealer' IN AI••» wrttin* ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist All Seasonable Flowers and Novelties at Proper Prices can be had at 52 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK TILEFHOm, 1738 UAOnOH Bqcasb ■AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM t JAMES A. HAMMOND t ■4 ooxjasBiov VSAI.XB at ^ 3 CUT FLOWERS l J ComlmmentB Sellelted. r Z 113 West 30tb 5treet, NEW YORK C 4 Telephone 8M Madlion Bqnue. W ■▼TVTYYVTVTTYTTYTYTTTYYYTB H/CKS & GRAWBUCKl Wholesale Florists AltD DEALEBS IN Florists' Supplies. 108 LIVINGSTON ST.. Brooklyn, N. Y. I Tel. 3860-3861 Main W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST KecelTcr and Sblpper ot all varieties at Cat Flo'wers T.»r..».={5ggaggi;§;!|g; 57 West 28th Straet, HEW YORK Wtoiesale Prices of Gat Flowers, Hew YorR, Hugust 14, 1003. Prlcea quoted are by tlie Iiandred nnless ottaer-wise noted. A. Beauty, fancy^speclal " extra " No. 1 ** Culls A ordinary J* Qneen of Edgely fi Bride. *Mald, fancy — spc'l extra.. No. 1 No. 2.. Golden Qate . Liberty Meteor AblANTUU " CBOWBANnU.... Abpabagvb Callas Gattlbtab CTPBIPEDroMB DEHDBOBIUM FOBMOBUU.. DAIBIEI JUUUS LANG Wholesale Florist I 53 -W. 30tK St. Consignments SoUcited MEW YORK \ Telephone 280 Madison Squabe THE HEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. SS and SI West 26tli St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reiorts Tel. 2289 Mad. .Sa. 20S4 Mad. S Wholesale Florist,''^"awer^'!?* 66 & 57 W. 26th St, New York. Specialties— Violets and Swainsooa Shipping orders receive prompt attention Consignments Solicited Telephone 2239 Madison Square WALTER F. SHERIDAN WMcsiie CMnlssIra Dealer li Cut flower* Receiving Extra QuiUlty AMERICAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. Telephone 902 Madison Squeire. 39 W. 28th SU New YorK. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING AMBRICAK BEAlTT-r, BRIDESHAID, H.IBBKXV, MBTEOR, I.n,V OF THE VALLEY, BRIDE, CARMAXIOKS. JOHN L RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. THI.BFHONB, 1998 BtADISON SQUABB. WehaTeafiiie grade of every- thing Itt market ^ at prcicat. S SendmaTrlal - Order and we iMU do tlie rcit. EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th Street TELfPHONEi MFtm/ VODI/ 421 Uadlion ganan, PI IJ W I V/l\tV CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRES. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES .Eto. CHA5. SMITH Wholesale Florist 55 and SV W. 26th. St., Hew Tort CooGAN BxnLmsG Conslenments of Flrst-Class Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Feakk H. Teaendlt Chaeles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESAIE FIORISTS 38 West 28th street, HEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE | Telephones. 79S and 7&9 Madison Square COKSiGXiiEN"TS Solicited JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28111 St., NEW YORK Telephone: 1905 MADISON SQUABE 184 The Florists' Bxchange BEAUTIES SAIVrUEL S. PENNOCK WHOLESALE FLORIST 1612 Ludlow Street, PHILADELPHIA. > WM. J. BAKER I I Wholesale Florist | i 1432 So. Penn Sq., Philadelphia, Pa. f \ ASTERS, CARNATIONS Tel. > 5 VALLEY, ROSES Connection 5 DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Ho. 130S Filbert SI., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone 'Phones EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Ste. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND Ti-lophoiie 1.4a-a6.A. PITT8BURG CLT TLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists PITTSRI IPn, PA, LEO NIESSEN, 1217 Arch St., Philadelga^Pa^J£fll^ Mention the Florists' HEADQUARTERS FOR ff Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORQE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Eschapge when writing. ^^^^^___ Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES. i' Namei and Varietlel s standard • varieties A. BEAorr, fancy— special r " extra No. 1 " Oulls and Ordinary I Queen of Edgely ....•• „ Bride, 'Maid, lancy—Bpeclal.. JS '■ extra M " No.l e '■ No. 2 ee Golden aate K.A.Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle OKCHIDS— Oattleyas Oypripediuma f Interior grades, all colors ' White Pinls Red , Yellow and var. W-i-FANOT ( White EcThe highest J |"i^ 5sta^5t?rylr) \ Yellowandvar [ NOVELTIES ADIANTTJM ASPAEAGUS GAI.LA8 DAFFODILS DAISIES GALAX LEAVES GLADIOLUS HYACINTHS LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE— Ordinary Fancy NAE0ISSU8 PAN8IES 8MILAX STEVIA Sweet peas TULIPS VIOLETS Boston Aug. 12, 1903 to 6.00 Phll'delphla Aug. 11, 1903 12.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 3.00 to to to to 3.00 to 1.00 to to 2.1)0 to .60 to .50 to to to to .60 to to . ... to to to to to to to 2.00 to to .76 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 2.60 to 60.00 to to to to 30.00 to 16.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to .. to 2.00 to to to 2.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 15.00 to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Baltimore July 29, 1903 to . 4.00 to to . to . 2.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 25.00 to 60.00 to to to to 2.00 to to to 3.00 to 1.00 »... to .. .... to .. to .. to .. 12.00 to 15.00 ... to .. 40 to .60 ... to ., ... to ., to to to to to to to to .... to 2.00 to 2.00 to to , , to . to . to , to . to .75 to .60 to .60 to to to to to to to to 25.00 to to to . to . to . 3.00 to to . to . to . to . to , to , to 12.00 to ! .... to .10 to .... to .... to 20.00 to 26.00 10.00 to 16.00 4.00 4.00 Buffalo Aug. 12, 1903 Pittsburg Aug. 11, 1903 6.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 3.00 to to 4.00 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to i.OO 6.00 3.00 6.0O 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 1.00 .75 .75 60.00 .75 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to to to .60 to 1.00 40.00 to 60.00 to to to .10 to .60 to to to 12.50 2.00 to 4.00 to to , to to 10.00 to 15.00 ... to 15 to .30 ... to ... to 20.00 to 30.00 S.OO to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to .60 to to to 5.00 's'.bo 4.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 .15 2.00 to to 1.00 to to to to . to .60 30.00 to 60.00 to to to .... to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to to to .10 3.00 to .. to 10.00 to 12.00 ,.. to 10 to .20 to to Asparagus Piumosus Mignonette Lily Harrlsli Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 1 5 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Kalserlns neteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations Can furnish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone. 2161 and 2071. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kind^ of 'Reason auie flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLOR ST5' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 481 Washington St, BUFFALO, N.Y. tclephone seneca 620 Give Us a Tbial. We Can Please You. MestloB tbe noctita' Bsckuge wkm wiltiag. GOT FL01HEB 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.... $2.00 $18.00 6.— 4x8x22. .. .J3.00 $27.60 1.— 3x4>^il6 . . 1.76 15.00 6.-^x8x28,... 3.76 36.00 2:— 3x8x18 2.00 18.00 7.-6x16x20... 6.60 63.00 3.-4x8x18 2.40 22.00 8.-3x7x21..,. 3.00 29.00 4.-3x5x24.... 2.76 26.00 9.— 6il0i35.. . 6.60 60.00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. Box I03, COK,irMBIT8, O. JOBBERS in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawuey Strbet. boston. Uention the Florists' Bxcbange when wrltlii«. iUentlon the Florists' Bzcbinge when mltin(. Buffalo. News Notes. Trade is most light, HowerS "scarce in desirable kinds, with inferior grades hardly in surplus. The early asterg; did not reach any over-supply or glut at any time. Rudolph Boettger, Eggerts- ville, who runs into this line freely during the Summer, had a busy time during the past two weeks in peeping the daily calls for early blooms, sup- plied and gained good prices. The picnic postpoijed from Tuesday of last week until Wednesday, a day later owing to rain on the former day, came off per later schedule at Boiler's Grove, in Gardenville, i, iieai-by resort in the south of the city. Sports and games were the , feature of daylight hours, 'aiid a prograni twas duly carried out. Charles Keitsch, W. A. Adams and R. Cloudsley were the committee in charge. As becoming his oratorical capacities. "William Scott fit- tingly filled the position of announcer; John F. Cowell and Captain ' Bralk acted as judges; William P, Kasting timed the starting; Slattery, Legg and Newland kept the records and Cloudsley and L. Neubeck filled the needs as handicappers. A baseball game of five innings was the first number, and was good-na^ turedly contested for by the east side craftsmen against west siders. The latter came out ahead in a score of? to 6 runs. Other contests resulted as follows: Old Man's Race— First, George Mc- Clure; second, William Waring; third,,. M. Berriman. 100-Tard Open Race— First, A. Reich- ert; second, J. Wiese; third, C. Reich- ert. , ^ Potato Race— First, A. Reichert; sec- ond, W. Grever; third. J. Spledel. Sack Race— First, W. B. Scott; second, W. Waring, Jr.; third, E. Slattery. Three-Leg Race— First, J. Wiese and A. Reichert; second, F. Langley and L. Hester; third, W. B. Scott and L. Neu- All-Fours Race— First, J. Neubeck; second, J. Wiese; third, E. Slattery. One-quarter Mile Race— First, A. Reichert; second, J. Wiese; third, C. Reichert. Standing Jymp- First, tiavid ' J, Scott; second, C. Reichert. One-Legged Race— First, E. Slattery; second, L. Neubeck. Boys' Shoe Race— First, C, Vbak; sec- G. Klockow; third, O. Scott. Hop, Skip and Jump— First, W. Gre- ver; second, D. J. Scott; third, C. Keitsch. Women's Race— First, Mrs. J. Behler; second. Mrs. William F. Kasting; third, Mrs. Kircher. The prizes provided by the commit- tee consisted of acceptable articles, of pleosing value and character. After supper, partaken of in the early twilight hours, William Scott made. the only speech of the day, after , which piano music and Songs Were Joyously indulged in, and much bowling was par- ticipated in by many. The scores of our reliables, Braik, McClure, Kasting and Scott, were hardly of a convention prize-winning character, so modesty withholds reporting same. A late breaking up and return showed beyond doubt the healthy spirit of friendly nature that is evolved through such outings. May they continue in all the coming years. On_ Wednesday evening of last week Joseph Sangster, for a long while a trusted ernployee. of S. A. Anderson's store. and Miss Emma Caroline Schmidt, the affable bookkeeper of the same place of business, surrendered to the lures of Hymen in a quiet mar- .riage at the bride's home. Miss Eliza Schmidt acted the part of maid of honor, and Martin Klein, of Pittsburg, that of best man. A wedding trip fol- lowed. Hidden power merrily drove the broad ■ fans of an old-fashioned fioral wind- ' mill of goodly proportions that graced Palmer's window for some days past. With inner illumination, too, at night, ' much realism was gained. : J. H. Rebstock has had a wearisome seven weeks of confinement with his • lek fracture of some time ago, and on • Monday last was first seen out in a 1 carriage ride, though a plaster cast Is ' still a feature of necessity. ' Convention-going matters from here have resolved themselves into starting , on Sunday, S.30 p. m., and traveling via Wabash Railroad to Chicago and re- turn, as specially arranged for. It seems now as though a number of be- tween .fifteen and twenty will be ac- compnshed. It is further expected that ' a sleeper for the party will be at com- :mand. Such arrangement brings the party due in Chicago at noon on Mon- day. Richard tudwig, representing A. N. pierfeon, of Cr6mwell, Conn., in the line of ferns and palms, spent several days iof this week in this vicinity. ' John H. Dunlop, of Toronto, made a call of about one hour one day of last :week. VIDI. Grand Rapids. Mich. ;New8 Items. There will be a delegation of about ten from here to the Milwaukee i convention. '■ IThe plan to form a business combina- •tion of florists to buy coal and other (supplies seems to be sleeping, and ieveryone is making a rush to get under the wing of some coal dealer for a Winter supply. The city is trying to buy what is ■known as the McNamara 40, just east iOf John Boll Park. The project has ■lots of friends, also some active ene- mies. The general public approves of the idea. G. F. C. Detroit. At the regular meeting of the De- 'troit Florists' Club, held on August 5, the annual election took place, with the ^following result: President. Robert Flowerday; vice-president, Robert Wat- son; treasurer, B. Schroeter; secretary, J. F. Sullivan; librarian, E. A. Scrib- ner. Over twenty-five members have signi- fied their intention of going to the Mil- waukee convention. Many from outside points have informed us that they will join our party, which leaves on Mon- day, August 17, Special railroad coach- ies have been provided from Detroit to Grand Haven, and a good time is an- -Iticipated. ! Carnation planting is being pushed, ■and with some will be completed ■with 'next week. DILGBR. August 15, 1903 The Florists' Hxchange 185 Baltimore. N«irB Notes. The Exchange has installed an up-to-date cash reg-ister— one that does most everything but talk. William Paul Binder, for a number of years on the private place of Mr. H. A. Parr, has resigned and gone to Philadelphia. Mr. Eichard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., the esteemed presideat of the Gardeners' Club, has advised your correspondent that he is now in Piris having a pleasant time. Mrs. C. Held and daughter have re- turned from Atlantic City. H. C. Vansant, until lately with the j Ruxton Floral and Nursery Company, has leased the Lutherville Nursery ! property for a term of years. John L. Hogarth, formerly vifith the Ruxton Floral and Nursery Company and lately with Brown & Hanna, of Richmond, Va.. has been re-engaged as foreman of the former company. John L. Wagner has bought a tract of land near Towson, on which he will build greenhouses, using part of the property for nursery stock. P. B. Welsh, one of our successful growers, has lost his mother, at an advanced age. The weather continues fine, and but for the many heavy rains, which have injured much outside stock, flowers would be extra fine. JOHN .T PERRY. Kansas City, Mo. News Jottings. Missouri and Kansas horticultur- ists are generally Pleased over the ap- pointment of W. F. Schell, of Wichita, as superintendent of the Kansas World's Fair exhibit at St. Louis next year. Mr. Schell received the unani- mous indorsement of the officers of the State society, besides the majority of the members seconded the choice. Of the bond issue, aggregating $1,- 100,000, Kansas City parks receive $500,000. The Parade, comprising about thirty acres, is nearing completion. An ex- tensive irregular shrubbery border forms an outer belt; then in order come a broad, rolling terrace and walks and the twenty-foot cycle track. The ten- nis courts, baseball and general parade grounds form the center of the plot and lie at a gj-ade two feet below the cycle track and six feet below the shrubbery belt. A. P. Barbe says he will add 10,000' square feet to his place next season. Mr. Barbe offers a memorandum of his experience with 200 Japanese lilies, ru- brum and album, planted in six and seven inch pots. He cut 1,350 blooms and disposed of them at $4 per 100 Fifty-four, dollars is . not bad, consid- ering the first cost of these bulbs. A railroad rate of one fare round trip has been offered to florists wishing to attend the S. A. P. convention, pro- vided a certain number will go. J H Vesey leaves this week for a two weeks' visit to his former home, Fort Wayne ^^- E. D. ELLSWORTH. St. Louis. Newt Notes. Last Wednesday we were treated to a perfect deluge of rain, accompanied with a severe rain and hail, which did much damage to fine trees in our parks and about the city. No great damage was reported from hail among the flor- ists. The Beyer Brothers report a loss of about 200 rubber plants, which were covered with boards. C. A. Juengel lost a few panes of glass. Fred Ammann, of Edwardsyille, III., reported that his loss by hail was 300 feet of glass. Out at the World's Fair grounds, where the wind was the strongest, it did a lot of damage to the buildings and in- jured several workmen. The saddest ot all was when a flying plank killed one of the craft, a Kirkwood florist, Iheodore Richter, who was at work ori the grounds. Mr. Richter leaves a widow and flve children, who depended upon him for support. The family has the sympathy of the club, of which he was at one time a member. The re- mains were taken to Washington, Mo., ™r burial last Saturday. ton '■^- *^ ^ 5^^^t ine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CUT TLOWCRS, SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES for the pro- gressive and up-to-date norist. Send for our weekly quotations on Cut Flowers, our catalogue and circulars on Seeds, Bulbs, Ribbons, and all Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING The tarffest. Best Equiijped, Most Centrally Located ^ Wholesale Cut-Flower House in CHica^o 32. 34, 36 RaDdOlph St., CHICAGO, I BASSETT & WASHBURN, WholesEile Dealers and Growers of CUT FLOWERS 76 Wabash Ave., Chicaqo, III. Greenhouses at HIntdile, III. L. D. 'Phone at ChlcaKo, Main J». L. D.^Phone at Hlnjdale, No. THE E. P. WINTERSON CO. Successors to McKEtLAR [& 'WINTERSON, WKolesale Commission Jobbers In Out Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the riorliti' BxctauK* when wrltlnc. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Names and Varletlei A. Beatjtt, fancy— special " extra No. 1 " Culls and Ordinary . Queen ol Edgely i/t Bride, 'Maid, fancy — special • " extra 2 " No. 1 2 " No. 2 Golden Gate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ' ORCHIDS— Oattleyaa Oyprlpedlums f Inferior grades, all colors 2 / WUte 5 Standakd J Pink . . .. ,2 VABIETIES ■) Red T; ( Yellow and Var, g •PANOT— ! White *- CThe highest J ^'"^ "» gradeaof 1 ^ea O fltandard var) \ Yellow and Var. ( Novelties Adiantum ,""' aspabagus Callas daffodils Daisies ......." GALAX Leaves.... Gladiolus '.'..'" HTA0INTH8 ].* Lilies !.!'.!!!!!!!!!.'." Lily of the Valley MiGKOKETTE— Ordinary ] " Fancy '.] Naeoissus PANBIE3 ; Smilax Stevia Sweet Peas tulips .V.V.V Violets Chicago Aug. 11, 'Oi 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 16.00 to 24.00 12.00 to 16.00 10.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 6.00 to to to .60 to 1.00 to .75 to .75 to .76 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to to .76 to 26.00 to 60.00 to .75 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 St. Louis Aug, 11, '03 Cincinnati Aug. 10, '03 .... to . .... to ., 3.00 to 10.00 .... to .. .... to .. .... to .. 1.00 to 1.00 .15 4.00 .60 to to 3.00 to to 8.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 4.00 ... . to to to to 10.00 to 12.00 .... to .10 to .... to .... to .60 to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 to to to to 1.00 to .75 to .75 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to . to : 16.00 to 2; to . 3.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 1.60 1.50 to 15.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 to to to 3.00 to 1.00 to to 2.00 to G.OO 4.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 Milwaukee Aug. 4, '03 , to to to 16.00 to to to to to to to to to 12.60 80 to to to . to . to . to . to , to to to to to to . to . to . to . to . to . to 1.00 to 60.00 to 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 to ... to ... to ... 1.00 to 3, to ... to 4.00 to to to to to to 16.00 to to to to I 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to tc 15.00 10.00 to 12.60 6.00 to 8.00 to to to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to to to 20.00 to 40.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to 10.00 to 12.60 to to .16 to to Detroit Aug. 12, '03 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 10.00 to to to to to 3.00 to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 to 60.00 to .60 1.00 .60 4.00 8.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 40.00 to 60.00 to . ... to .... to to 2.00 to to to 4.00 to to to to to 12.60 to 16.00 to to .20 to to .16 3.00 5.00 J. B. DBAMUD Successor to Illinois Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Cot Flowers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 5/ and S3 Wabash A've.. CHICAGO JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers 5/ Wabash Ave. Room 221, Chicago Telephone Central 8598. All telpRraiih and telephone oraers given prompt attention. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT F=LOin£eRS B8-60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067 All telephon* and telegraph orders given prompt attention. HOLTON&HUNKELCO., Wholesale FloriMs and Florists' Supplies Mannfactnrers of 'WIRE DESIGHS 457 iHllwanhee St., MIlWAUttEE, WIS. 'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103 WIETOR BR08. WHOLESALE GEOWEES OF Cut Flowers AU telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. E, G. HILL & CO. WhoBesaie Florists I RICHMOND, IND. 186 The Plorists' Hxchange Old English Glazing Putty, SEZMTC-LIQ U ±J_>, For bedding glass in sash or for filling cracks or seams in roof Joints or frames OF GREENHOUSES OB HOT BEDS. Is used in Machine or Bulb. It too thick lor bulb thin with a little Pure Linseed Oil, boiled. makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or lault. So thinned it can be brushed into any crack or leak, making a solid filling. When once set on dry wood it does not heave. lIAlTOPACTtTRED IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY BY HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, E'lsHECixji.-oisr-TiHiE-iHrcriDsoisr, 2sr. TT- Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CASPEB LmBACH GREENHOUSE 6USS A. SPECIALTY. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. eOWshlngton Ave., 31st Ward, BUIekii><* D* 1939 OarsoD St., rlllSDUrgl rfli UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writtng. 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 UentloD the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc. wiien TootiipicKs 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.36. Manufactueed by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. H'&mples Tree. For sale by dealers. UeDlIoD the Florists' Exchange wheo writing. UentloD the FlorlBts' Gxcbanire when wrltlnir. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- vice automatic stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write forcatalogueand prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE RICHMOND, IND. CO., McDtlon the Floristi' Bichange when writing. SIEBERTS' Zinc Never Rust BLAZING POINTS A aura preventive of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Two sizes, % and Ji, 40c. a lb.; by mall, 16c. extra. 7 lbs. for $2.50; 15 lbs., f5.00. CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa. UentloB the Florists' Exchange when writing. 80ST0H FLOW LEHEJ CO. Kuflfactnren of FLORISTS' LETTBRS Dlmenilons of this box, 2S In. long by 18 In. wide and U hi. hlgh.Ssectlona. This wooden box nicely stained and varnlshedf 18x80x12 made In two sections, one for each sice Mention the Florists* Bx^aage when wrltiag. letter, iEiven away with first order of 600 letters. Blocfe Letters, IW 0 *" "'" '"" — -"^»-'« Script IvCtterB, $4-0< ilocfe Lettera, IW or 2 hieh size, per 100, Ji.OO. Fasfener with each letter or word. , ,_ Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florifits and supply dealers. i e> Manager. ,Factoey: BOSTON, MASS. ---^^^^^^ McCACTHY, Treas 3by: U Green St. UentloB the Floriete' S4 Hawley St, Bxchang* when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. I Holds Class Firmly See the Point 43" « FEERU5S 4 eiAzlns Point, w. thebMt. < No rigbu or lefu. Box of j 1,000 poinU 76 Ota. pofltpUd. HEmcT A. DBEEK, , 714 CkMtast 8«., mi.^ r.. ^ _ Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlDg. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Puked In imall erstei, e*iT to bud].. Price per cr.te ISOO I In. poti In crate, t4.n 1500SM " " 6.B isooiM " '• <.oa 10009 " •■ 5.00 800 9M " " S-WI 5004 " " 4.90 320 5 " " 4.51 144 5 ■• ■■ i.U UO 60 I Price per erate potilscreM,«4J0 '• " 1.00 KUn> lUIIB. 48 lln.poUIncrste,M.«) 4>M '• •• 4.90 1411 " " i.«> MU " ■• 4.10 U14 •• " 4.90 919 " " 4.90 Seed pans, ume price M poti. Bemd for prlee Hit of Cylinders for Cnt Flowers, Huiclni Buketi, Lawn Vaiea, etc. Ten per cent, oft tor oaili with order. AddreiiHIIflnser Br.a. P.tt.rr. Fart Edwari. N. 1 . Or ATieuaT Bolkzb * Boss, New York Acenta, 91 Basol^t Stuxt, Nxw Tobk Citt. Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wrltinx. ALL NtBSERYMEN, SEEDS- MEN AND ELORISTS msmie to so Busmss wm XDXOn SHOULD SUS VOS TBI '&r (b.,^ GER. ss. Mention tli* riorlits' Bzebuxa wtaes writloc. /J% A STIC A F.0.P1ERGEG0. '170 Fulton St., NEW YORK «- Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. "Speciar* GreenHouse Putty. made from pure linseed oil and kiln dried whiting, absolutely unadulterated. Works easier than others, therefore more readily applied. The Best Putty for QUALITY, DURABILITY and ECONOMY, It costs a little more than other makes, but lasts longer. Try a sample lot and be convinced. \Write for price and particulars to] L'Ord (Sl BtimHam Company Ne-wr.YorKlIOfiHccf'St. James IBia^./IB'-way (Sk 26tH St. General Ofiice!(Q< IVorKs. Irvin^ton-on-Huilson, N.Y. GLASS RFNT RIA^^ VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO., Ukil ■ UkMWW 443>44Q Greenwich St.) j^^'^;^ YORK. For GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES, ROSE HOUSES, HOT-BEDS.' Etc. FRENCH or AMERICAN. 40-48 Vestry St. Dillon's Greenhouse Mfg. Go.,""T"'' nANUPACTURERS OP MOT BED SASH, AIR DRIED QULF CYPRESS SASH BARS AND OTHER GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. BUILDERS of DURABLE and PRACTICAL GREENHOUSES at LOW COST. ^r-Our desorlptlTe circular contains valuable Inlormatlon for every florist. Send lor ix. Mr. Editue: I send 3'ou mi latest picter so u kin se how i sliow up in mi nu flxins. I hav been duin sich good Biziness this summer i got me some nu kloze an sum dimins uv a pedler. Folks over in Posey Kounty took me fur Vander- bilt tother da. Now i feel so kind to the Florists fur tlier patronage i want tew dew em all a good turn fur helpin me out. I hearn tel as how a lot uv em git queer notions in ther beds about laped glas an Butted glas an sliort span north and short span south and this sort nv bug and that sort uv bug an tother kind uv mikrobe then kum tew the Konvenshun with ther crankey notions an argufy til a hole lot uv em git nutty. So ime goin to by a farm iu Posey Kounty an bild a crazy house fur Florists only. So tel the florists to by all ther BILERS an VENTILATIN KONTRAHSHINS an HINGES uv me if tha want to help bild a home for the perfession an mabe fur themselves. Send to me for a Cat-a-logue. ■ mi name is J. D. CA.R.MODY an i live in Evansville, Ind., klose to Posey Kounty. Uentloii tlie FlorUta' Brrhnim »««» w>e» writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 Erie St., Chicago Boilers madeof the 1)69* of material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front. Bides and back). Write for information. Mention tbe FlorlBUt' Bichange wtien writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTIN6S AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Eto. DILLER. CASKEY & CO., .n=?JK"Sr/B^°os.. S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Wortof ' Bicli»n«e when writing. Sbnd roB ClKCULAEH GEO M. GIBUND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. ;Send for Catalograe GEO. n. GARLAND, Des Piaines, JOHN C. nONINQER CO., CHICAQO, Selling Agents Uentlon the FloriatB* Bxchange when writlnc. GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Material CUT AND SPLICED READY FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS, ^^ 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everything for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AX 'WHOLESALE. SE'ND*rForcA"TALtLE. GET OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. llentloD the riorteta' Hx^uo when writing. THE STANDARD FOR Gieenlionse Heating. EFFICIENT ECONOMICAL DURABLE PERFECT SASH OPERATIN APPARATUS. Send four cents for our illustrated Gatalo^ne on Greenhouse Constructio:- ; also our Heating Catalog:ue. Plans and Estimates on application. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK. Uentlon the Floriatg' Bxchange when writing. THE PERFECT HORTICUITORAI BOILERS Sectional and Round— Water and Steam PIERSON BOILERS Qnlck Dellverlea. 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 PIERSON-SEFTON CO. Deslg'nera, Manutaotarers and Buildera ot HorticaltaTal Struotnxes West Side Avenue South, JERSEY CITY Mention the Florlits' Exchange when writing. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQ A. HERRMANN Floral Metal Designs IMPORTER AND DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE. ''i,Ttr NEW YORK Bet. 40ih anil 41 St Sts. Office and Warerooms, 404, 406, 408. 41 0, 412 East 34th St. Write for New Catalogue VISIT MY EXHIBIT AT MII^WAUKEE 9oOQOOOO0OOOCXX}OOOOOO00OOOOOOCX)OOOOOOOOOOOOOCXXXX9OOOcS Hentlon the Floriata' Bxchange when writing. RIDER AND ERICSSON Hot Air Pofflpiog Engines If water Is required for household use, lawns, flower beds or stables, no pump wiU pump it so safely, cheaply and reliably. No danger as from 1 steam. No complication as in gasolene engines. No uncertainty, as in windmills. Prices reduced. Catalogue *' X " on application. RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO., 35 Warren Street, New York *0 Dearborn Street, Chicago 239 Franklin Street, Boston 40 North 7th Street, Philadelphia 692 Craigr Street, Montreal, P. Q. Tenlente-Rey 71, Havana, Cuba Uentlon the rlarliti' Hxehange when writing. I REPORT OR S. A. F. O. H. COINVEINTIOIN We are a mtraight ehoot and aim to grow into a vigoroue plant A WEEKLY MEDrUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XVI. No. 8 NEW YORK, AUGUST 22, J903 One Dollar Per Year LILIUM HARRISII *A 18 is well-known, we arc hcacl(iii;ii'ters for Liliuni 14 Harrisii. We have eompleted filling our early orders, and now offer a limited quantity of late-dug bulbs, which we can supply as long as stock remains unsold. No finer bulbs reach this market — well matured, carefully selected. Packed in cocoanut fibre. 6 to 7-inch bulbs (not .5 to 7's as usually packed), 350 to the case $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 7 to 9-inch bulbs, 200 to the case, 18.00 per IdO; $70.(10 per 1000 II to 11-inch bulbs, 100 to the case, 115.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000 Full case lots at thousand rates. 5 per cent, discount for cash with order. For complete List of Bulbs for Winter and Spring Flowering, see our Wholesale List just issued. If you have not received a copy, send for one. F. R. PIER80N Company TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. CUT STRINGS, 50 ^^^' ^ACH. Grafted Stock 500 Bride ] 500 Bridesmaid ' ^"^^' ^^'-'^ '''' '''■ 1000 Bride 2% inch, $12.00 per 100. 1000 Bridesmaid] SAMPLE SENT ON APPLICATION. W. H- ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. LILIUM HARRISII Our shipments this year have come to hand in splendid condition, the bulbs not only being fully up to size, but are thoroughly ripened ; In fact, our .3-leg brand of Harrisii are the cleanest and healthiest looking bulbs we have seen in years. 3-LEG BRAND HARRISII. HARRISII- REGULAR STOOK The boat and cleanest stock In Bermuda. Grown nspeclally for uh, carefully selected, graded and packed; thoroughly ripened bulbs. Per 100 1000 T)^? Inch bulbs, 400 in a case $5.00 $40.00 7-9 '• ■' 200 " 9.00 80,00 9-11 " " 100 " (7.00 160.00 Ab usually sold, good Hound bulbs, fully up to size. OJTered by most dealers as selected stock. Per 100 1000 5-7 Inch bulbs, 400 In a case $3.00 $28.00 7-9 " " 200 " 7.00 65.00 9-11 " " 100 " 14.00 135.00 Case lots at 1000 rates LiliuiiiLongiflorum BERMUDA GROWN Pm- 100 Per 1000 .")•" luch bulbs. JOO m case $3.00 $28.00 7-it " " 200 •• 7.00 6S.00 COLD STORAGK-JAPANESB 7-9 Inch bulba. 300 In a box. $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. PANSY SEED Ke^v Crop. Benary's Non Plus Ultra, the richest mixture ever sent out ; per trade pkt. of 1500 seeds, 50c. ; per oz., $8.00. American Grown, choicest colors and varie- ties in mixture; per trade pkt. of 1600 seeds, 35c.; peroz., $5.00. CINERARIA Grandiflora, Giant Prize strain ( Per tr. pkt., Dwarf J $1.00; Stellata, flne for florists' window 1 y^ tr. pkt., display ( 60c. MIGNONETTE C. & B. CO, SPECIAL STOCK, the llnoat strain for the N.Y. Market, trade ijkt., $1.00; Y, trade I'kt., 60c. CYCLAMEN SEED From cr< .p saved by the most renowned English t,'rowrr: no hotter strain pi'ociirable. Alba Perfecta, ]»ure white, very large, Aigburgh, bost crlmsfin. Crimson King, Princess Hay, pumwhlt'- tipped rose, Choicest flixed, 100 seeds, $1.25; loOO HO.d.4, $10.00. GLUGAS & BODDINGTON GG. 812-814 Greenwich St., CORNCR JANE STREET Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents o< SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS TELEPHONE 4390 SPRINQ New York Gily B. & A. SPECIALTIES BOSTON FERN 2mn $5.00 per 100 31n.-3!,^in 7.50 " " 4m 10.00 " " G001> VAJLCE, ALI, BENCH- GROWN, FOR THE FOLLOW- ING SIZE POTS: 4!^ iii.-5 In »16.00 per 100 6in.-6>^m 26.00 " " liin 30.00 ' •' FERNS IN FLATS. 110 Kinall clumps of Ferns which can be divided into many, divided as follows Adiantum Cuneatum Pteris Adiantoides Pteris Haatata Pteris Serrulata Compucta Pteris Cretica Albo-liiieata Pteris Gilbert! Pteris Sieboldi Pterie IVIayii Aspidium TBUSsimense Lastrea Aristata !.00 per flat. Varieties equally PALMS a general line of smaller sizes. For ] EVERGREENS 1500 BAYTREES IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOR PRICES. AKAUCARIA- Excelsa, 4i4 in. -5 in. Per doz. __. pots, abont 10 in. high . $ QM ** 6 in.-6in.,Bin.pot8, about 12 in. Wgh . 9.00 " 6 in. pots, about 12-15 iuB. high 12.00 Compacta, 10 in. -12 In 9.00 " 6 in. -7 in. pots, aboutlSin. hiEh, extra fine $2.00 each Glauca.S in.-e in. pota, 12 in. high $9.00 per doz. Our stock consists of many thousand specimens from 6-15 feet and For prices refer to former issue on front page of this paper. in All Sizes and Varieties. ready tor larger pots, $8.00 per 100; 5 In., flne tor We can give you 20 per Asparaftfus Plutnosns Pianas, 3 in planting out, $20.00 per liiO. Should you still be short In Azaleas for next Fall delivery, write us, cent. Van der Cruyesen. HYDRANGEA Otakna and Thomas Hogg. GARDENIA VEITCHII, 6 in. pots, per doz.. Very flne decorative plants, 14 In. tubs. $2.60 and $8.00; 7 In. pots, per doz., $12.00. $3.50 each. AMPEI.OPSIS VEITCHII, $10.00 per 100. SPECIMEN ENGLISH IVY, 6-7 ft, $1.00 each. BOXWOOD, In Standard, Pyramid. Globe and Clipped forms ; all sizes. Ask for Prices. CINERARIA HYBRIDA STELLATA, ^f^^" PRIMULA OBCONICA, »5(K>perl00. These are two items in which you should inyest. FALL BULBS Dutch, Frencli and Japanese We are pleased at all times to receive visitors at our Nurserles. most interestins stock In the country. All Kinds. We have 75 aores planted wltti i Ask for Pall Bulb Catalog^tte Now Ready. SUPPUEMEINT BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Uentloii the FlorlBti' Bzctaanca when wrttlnjr. WITH THIS ISSUE J50 The Plori-sts' Hxohange FREESIA BULBS GROUND BONE For Boses, free from Adulteration, 200 lbs., $4.00. TOBACCO DUST Pure Havana Kind, good and strong, 100 lbs., $2.00. Pure Havana Stems, 100 lbs., $1.25. Mammoth Size, 100, $1.00; 1000, $9.00. Selected, 100, .85; 1000, 7.00. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York Mention the Florlata' Kxchftng* when writing. KENTU SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Fresh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50per 1 000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Mention tha FlorlBta' BxchtnEe wben writliiE. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN KToTT^ $9.00; 3oz., $12.00. Blue, black, red, white and yellow. In separate colors, BOc. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Southport, Conn. I^ock box 354. Grower of the Finest Panslea. Mention the FlortatB* Bxeiianffe whan wrltlns. MIGNONETTE SEED Selected seed from Allen's Defiance stock, $1.00 per packet. Selected seed from May's stock, 25 eta. per pkt. ; $3.00 per ounce. Perfectly clean seed, having been picked over by hand. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Uentlon tlie Florist*' Bzdiuic. «h.B wrltllit. GLADIOLI SPIKES We can supply them by the loo, I, GOO or 100,000. WRITE FOR PRICES. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, L. I., N. Y. XXX PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE. Eeady (or 3-lnoh pots. Well known as the finest large-flowering fringed varieties grown. Single and Double, named or mixed. ?2.00 per 100 ; extras added llberally CYCLAMEN CICANTEUM. Finest mixed, strong. 214 In., »4.00 per 100. P»._ ^__.J IMPROVED CHINESE, finest grown large-flowering Iringed. iritT1irOS6 OGGQ single and double, fifteen varieties mixed, 500 seeds, SI. 00: ■ ■■■■■ x.r^#x^ ^^^^x^«,« baU 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. ; per oz., $4.00 ; highly praised by our many florist customers. .0- 500 Seeds of GIANT "Mme. PERKKT" added to every $1.00 pkt. ol Giant Pansy Seed. DAISY. Finest Double Giant, pure white and rose, mixed or separate, 1000 seeds, 25o. CYCLAMEN QIQANTEUM. Finest Giants, mixed, 200 seeds, $1.00; y^ plit., 50c. CINERARIA. Finest large flowering dwarf, mixed, 1000 seeds, 50 cts. Cash. All packets contain liberal extra count ot seeds. JOHN F. RUPP, ^ffiS^^s^Er Shiremanstown, Pa. Mention the Florists* Bxchanffe when writing. LILIES Harrisii, Candidum. Choice stocli now ready, Lilium Harrisii, late dug, from our own grower. Write for prices stating quantity you can use also on Lilium L Doeii The New Bermuda Hybrid, Longiflorum X Harrisii. Vigorous growing, like best types of Longiflorum, but more flowers than that variety. Vaughan's 'Thick Petaled." Lilium Candidum An improvement on the common variety. Wider flowers, of more substance, can be forced. Mammoth Bulbs per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $50.00 Select Bulbs per 100, $5.00 ; per 1000, $45.00 VIUGBBrS SEED STOBE,'\?rYer NEW YOUK Uentlon the Florists* Bz^ange when writing. S.&W.C!!::s SPECIAL STRAINS LARGE-FLOWERING CINERARIA. Trade pkt. 1-64 oz. James' Giant Prize Strain $0 50 $2 00 S. & W. Co.'s Grandiflora, lai^e flowered, prize varieties, splendid mixed 50 200 S. & W. Co.'a Grandiflora Alba, white 50 2 00 S. & W. Co.'a Grandiflora Incar- nata, flesh var 60 3 00 S.& W.Co.'a Grandiflora Kermesina, large flowers, rich crimson 50 3 00 S. &. W. Co.'s Grandiflora Fin de Siecle, rose varieties 50 3 00 S.& "W. Co.'s Grandiflora Sanguinea, blood red 50 2 00 MIGNONEnE-Allen's Defiance. Grown from the original strain, carefully selected by ourBelveB, and we feel that no truer or better strain can be had. Per pkt. 500 seeds, 25 cts. ; per H oz., $1.26 ; per oz., $4.00. BllieV eCCn Famous strain of nVam- r ANd I dCCU moth Mixed Pansy. S. & W. CO.'S NON PLUS ULTRA. _ Our Non Plus Ultra Pansy is a mixture con- taining the largest, handsomest, most perfect varieties ever sent out. The beautiful coloring ciNEBABiA. and variety of marking give a bed of these pansies a most brilliant appearance. The seed Laving been saved from the greatest assortment ofttypes, including only the best of Giant Oassiers; Bugnots, Trimardeaux, and Giant English, French and German strains. t>-- -tf Kfwi «p«,i« :l^ ^t.«.. per H oz., $1.50; per oz., $5.00. Per pkt., 500 seeds, 35 cts.. LILIUM HARRISII. The true stock of Harrisii selected and packed under our own supervision, and far superior to most stock usually sold for Harrisii Per 100 Per 1000 5x7 $4 00 $35 00 6x7 5 00 40 00 7s9 8 00 75 00 9x11 16 00 150 00 This stock is the one generally sold for Har- risii. They are a fine even grade of bulb, but not so pure as our selected stock. Per 100 Per 1000 4x5 $2 50 $20 00 5x7 3 50 30 00 7x9 7 00 65 00 9xU 14 00 135 00 FREESIA BULBS. Home-Grown. Pure'^White. ii-inch bnlbs, selected stock.. ..100, 76c.; 1000, $S.00 K-inch bulbs 100, SOc; 1000, $7.60 JAPAN BAMBOO CANES. Strong, durable and far superior to any other CANES offered. Just the thing for staking Cluys- anthemums, Dahlias, Koses, etc. Packed In bundles. 2000 each, $11.00 ; 3 bundles, 6000 stakes, $30.00. Prices on larger quantities on request. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 'n' 50 Barclay St., EW YORK. BRANCH STORE, 404 EAST 34th STREET. Mention tlie Florlata' Exchange when writing. D A MCirC HERB'S SELECT GIANT r AINoIlO FLOWERED AND BUGNOT Given satisfaction past 23 years. My own growing, U oz., ?1.25; 1 oz., $6.00; 4000 seeds $1.00 Plants 250 or 1000, 35c. per 100 small size, 50c larger size. For 2000 or more, and for new varieties BULBS FOR Wlntei Forig write for specie prices James Vick's Sons RocHESTCR, New York nantheras, Coleus, Etc., please write. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CROP 1903 PAKJ8Y, Superb Mixed, unexcelled, X oz., 750.; oz., $6.00. CIBtERARIA, Dwarf, finest mixed, pkts. 60c. and $1.00. CINERARIA, Tall, finest mixed, pkts., 50c. and §1.00. BEI.I.IS PEREI«KIS, Giant Red, -Wlilte and Mnfe, pkts., 25c. ; K oz., 40c. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. W. C. BEGKERT, Allegheny, Pa. cm Spikes of GLADIOLI GKOFF'S HYBRIDS and others. All shades of the highest quality and in any quantity. ARTIlUn GUWCC) Long Distance 'Phone 9x. DtKLIH) Hi !■ Write for Prices. Send for Catalogue of Bulbs. United States Grower and Kepresentative ef Grofl"'s Hybrids. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LILY OF THE VALLEY FROm ICE HOUSE The best Berlin Pips in the market. Per 1000, $15.00 ; case lots of 2500, $35.00. P^ERKS IN FLATS In the leading varieties, per flat of 110 clumps, S2.00. Prices on all Fall and Winter Bulbs, Plants and Roots Clieerfully Given by F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. Ifeatlon tha Florlata* Bxctaance when writing. AugUBt 22, 1908 The Plori3t3' Exchange 191 Sow Now! Johnson & Stokes' TESTED FLOWER SEEDS The stocks herein offered have beeu carefully selected by reliable groTvers and cannot fail to grive the most critical florist satisfaction. CINEKABIA. Trade pkt. Oz. English Prize Mixed (show varieties) a trade pkt. 50c f 1.00 CTCiAMEN PBBSICUM GIGANTBUM. Mised (show varieties), 50 seeds 40c., 100 seeds 75c. UOUBJLK DAISY (BellisPerennis.) Trade pit. Oz. Snowball (pure white) 30 $2.50 Longfellow (pink) 30 2.60 OiantMixed 30 2.00 Pine German Mixed 25 1.75 MIGNONETTE. Defiance, long spikes, fragrant, best for cutting IB .50 Machet (True), dwarf, deep red, fine for pots 15 .50 Golden Machet 15 .60 MrOSOTIS (Fotget-Me-Not). Trade pkt. Oz. Alpestris Victoria, dwarf, sky blue $.26 $1.00 Alpestris, blue 15 .40 DiBsitiflora, large flowered, early 30 2.00 Palustris (True Forget-Me-Not) 30 1. 50 PBIMUIiA (Chinese Primrose.) English Prize Fringed Mixed, unsur- passed, per 100 seeds, 25c.; 5()0 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds, $1.60. Obconica Grandiflora 50 PANSY. J. & S. Kingly Collection. Unquestionably the finest strain of Giant Pansy now offered to the trade; 1000 seeds. 30c.; 2000 seeds, 50o.; 5000 seeds $1.00 5.00 JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa Uentton the Florlits' Bzchange wben writing. NARCISSUS and DAFFODILS FOE POECING. We have over one million fine healthy bulbs. Don't fail to try them. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Ya. M<*Titlnn thft FloriatB* TCTohangp when writing. WORLD'S FAIR PANSY. Excelsior, Large Blotched, Caseier, Coppered. Trimardean, Striped, English Show. President Carnot, Mme. Perret (extra), Parisian, Candidissima, Pure Yellow, Fulgore. Edffed White, Red Victoria, Masterpiece, (.Termania, Tryea, King of Fires etc., $1.00 per trade pkt. Trimardeau Improved, $1.00; Beaconsfield, Faust, Giant Yellow, White Trimar- deau, 25 cts.; Cecile Davy, Marguerite, 50 cts. Special. Any one ordering a copy of "Ward's "The American Carnation," at $3.50, Jhrough me, will receive kt oz, of Mme. Perret Pansy Seed (value $1,251 free. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N. Y. Telephone, 34 Richmond Hill. Mention thp FlnrlHtw' Bichanga when writing. GULLH BDLB8 NOW READY THEY ARE FINE THIS SEASON 1 Inch In diameter $2.50 ?20.00 1 to IVi Inches in diameter 3.50 30.00 F. O. B. your city. OlllFORNIl GtliilTIOII CO. L,ooia:i8, CAi«. Mention the Florlats' Eichange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3.50. Ready. Write for Bample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 Duane Street, N. Y. HUBERT & CO.'S GUKRNSEY BULBS ARK THE IJKST FOR FORCING lOOO Narcissus, Doublo Von_8Ion $11.00 " PoetlcuH Ornatns 4.75 Freesia, Refracta Alba, true G.50 ** LnlchtUnll Major . 7.60 Snpw^drop, largn, single 8.75 Delivered free at New Yorli, duty paid, top size; smaller sizes, lower prices. Write to-day for com- plete list. N. LE PAGE, 46 S. 12th Ave.. Mount Vernon, N. Y. BOXWOOD Boxwood of all sizes for Pall planting. Small Evergreens and Boxwood for Window Boxes. Fall WlioleBale List now ready. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Mention the FlorlBf Bicllange when writing. MICDELL'S SUPERIOR CYCLAMEN NEW CROP NOW READY Micheirs Superior Strain L^'.Xa™™ ing specialist In England. We are confident that this stock cannot be surpassed. A trifle higher in price, but quality counts. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum In 4 colors, white, rof*e, red. wlilte, darli eye, $1.00 per 101) seeds : *9.(K) per lOOO seeds. Splendid mix- ture, superior strain, 80c. per 100 seeds ; IS.OO per 1000 seeds. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum A splendid strain, grown by specialists In Germany, in 4 colors, red, white, rose, white, dark eye, 75c. per 100 seeds ; $6.00 per 1000 seeds. Finest mixture, above strain, 60c. per 100 seeds ; $5.C0 per 1000 seeds. For complete list of Seeds and Bulbs send for our new "Wholesale List. H NRY F. MIGHELL CO. 1018 Market street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PANSY SEED ROEMER'S EXTRA SELECT SUPERB GIANT PRIZE PANSY SEED. My Own Growing, New 1903 Crop. Price, mixed seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; '4 oz., $1.50; a oz., ?2.50; 1 oz., $.5.00; U lb., $14.00; i4 lb., $25.00; 1 lb., $50.00. Cash with Order. Plants Beady September 1. PETER BROWN, Pansy Seed Grcwer, LANCASTER, PA. Mention tbo Florlata* Bxchange wben writing. Pansy Seed World's Fair Mixture. , NEW CROP ■ Ready July 1. SHS;i.I.ROAI> GREENHOUSE SEED CO., Grange P. O., Baltimore. Md. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, JESSAMINE, FLA. HENDERSON'S »■"'"'»» LILIUM HARRISII BULBS NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT I'lie TRVE Rermada Easter Lily (Ulinm HarrlslI), Is our Great Specialty. We were the pioneer introducers of it and have always been " Headquarters." TVe wlsb to lay particular stress upon tbe size and quality of our Bulbs wblcb are larger, bealtb- ier and better than those usually sold— for the reason that no expense is spared in manuring and cultivating. Expeiience havlBg shown us that bulbs eo treated are incomparably superior to bulbs grown on impoverlBhed and unfertilized land year after year, which constitutionally weakens the bulbs and they give results accordingly. "Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows." "Last year we gave you but apart of our Harrisii Lily order; this season we wish to place our whole order with you, for we jiever had as good lilies as your stock pro- duced."~TSE NOVA SCOTIA iVURSERT. Halifax, iV. S. June 19. 1903. "I have been growing your Harrisii bulbs for several years. Last season I divided my order, placing one-half with you and the other half with another prominent seedsman. Fours were the true Bermuda Harrisii. while the others were badly mixed with a worthless variety which grew to enormous height with a very small flower. Your half were all of an even size loithflowers of excellent quab'ty. Ihad the honor of having the finest lilies in Pittsburg from your bulbs. There were but 50 of your plants diseased in the whole batch of 6,000 bulbs." WM. F. LAXJVH. Florist. Carrick, Pa. PRICES F.O. B.CARS N.y. First Size BnltiS (5 to 7 inches in circumfer- ence^. The best for "EarlleBt" forcing and particularly for cutting with long stems. Bulbs should produce from 4 to 6 flowers.., Intermediate Size (6 to 7 inches in circum- ference). These are good bulbs for either pot culture or for cut flowers. The bulbs should produce from 6 to 8 floT^ers Extra, Size BnlbS (7 to 9 inches in circum- ference). This is the most popular size to grow as pot plants for decoration and equally as valuable for cutting. Bulbs should produce from 12 to 18 flowers monstrous Size Bulbs (9 to ll inches in circumference). These make fine specimens for exhibition and decoration. As many as a hundred flowers have been produced from one bulb DOZ. 100 1000 $0.40 .50 1.00 2.00 $3.00 $28.00 3.50 7.00 32.00 65.00 15.00 140.00 Our Catalogue of FLORISTS' BULBS, Hyacinths, Tulips. Narcissus, etc,, now ready. Will be mailed on application to bont-fide Florists PETER HENDERSON $c CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK 192 The Plorists' Exchange and more (h m 400 Vari- eties of HAKDY ORNA- MENTAL STOCK. 400,000 California Privet HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N, J. UeotloD the Florists' Exchange when writlpg. Seed Trade AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F "WiUard, Wethersfleld, Conn., pres- dent; C. N. Page, Des Moines, Iowa, vice-president; J, Chas. McCullough, Cin- cinnati, O., second vice-president; C, E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., secretary and treasurer; W. W. TempUn, Calla, 0„ as- sistant secretary. W. Atlee Burpee & Co. report that in southern New Jersey earliest tomatoes have yielded well, but that cucumbers and muskmelons are in a very bad way indeed, setting but little fruit; the outlook for these is decidedly gloomy. R. G. Craig & Co., Memphis, Tenn., report that while the crops through that section are from four to eight weeks late, with seasonable rains and favorable growing weather and gen- erally good stands, the crop is in fair condition and has materially improv- ed in the last two weeks. While it is certain that a full cotton crop cannot be made, still with the fine price now ruling, if maintained, all the farmers in this section will be in good condi- tion. The movement of goods at pres- ent is not very heavy, which is usual in that section. The Dunkirk (N. T.) Seed Company advise that peas are an exceedingly heavy crop; beans of all varieties are doing well. Both sweet and field corn give promise of an abundant crop. Potato tops at this time cover the ground. Radish, turnip, beet and car- rot never gave a better promise at this season. All flowers to our knowl- edge never looked better. All garden and flower seeds have given good sat- isfaction this year. European Notes. The cool, gloomy weather still per- sists and retards the development of our crops in a most provoking way, but as the deluge of rain has ceased for the present, we are not quite so despondent. Rape is an interesting study just now. The Dutch crop is below the es- timates, and dealers are consequently holding good samples at fairly high prices. Of inferior samples the sup- ply is abundant, and quotations for the same are somewhat easy, but are not expected to go lower if an average demand is forthcoming. The English crop is a good one, and the samples offered thus far are as good as one could wish. Growers' ideas of value appear to be reasonable, and the prob- abilities are that a large share of the export trade will be supplied from Eng- land this season. The clover plant is very vigorous at present, and should the sun put in an appearance before it is too late, it is probable that a good crop of fine seed will be harvested. The outlook for carrot, peas and spin- ach is very discouraging, the heads of the former being literally swarming with the white maggot, while the lat- ter is not yet dry enough to be har- vested. EUROPEAN SEEDS. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA. Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those w^ho plant for profit :::::::: UeDtlon the Florists' ExchanEe wheo writing. Get The Best MUSHROOM SPAWN New importation of choice spawn, which was made especially for us. by the most experi- enced and reliable manufacturer in Eng- land, and can be relied upon. PRICES. Per 100 IbB. $6.00 Per 1000 lbs 55.00 250 lbs. and over at the 1000-lb. rate. Dreer's special Musliroom Circular Free HENRY A. DREER, Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK- Establlslied 1802. 714 Chestnut St., PHILA., PA, FLORISTS are In-vlted to send for our ANNUAL TRADE LIST OF BULBS jnst Publlstaed. NEW CROP Thorburn's Superb Pansy and Madame Perret Pansy NOW READY. Cycas Revoluta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York JAPAN BAMBOO STAKES The most durable. Indispensable for tying Chrysanthemums, Liilies, Koses, Dahlias. The stakes are sis feet long, and we offer in bundles of 100 $0 75 60O $3 00 2000 $9 00 300 200 1000 BOO 4000 16 00 10,000 *37 60 AN UNEQUALLED CHANCE TO SECURE THE FINEST GRADE LILIUM HARRISII True Harrisll, clean, plump ; best stock grown In Bermuda. Only the price is email, as we want to bring this brand before our customers. We are confident that they will always call lor It. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 6x7 $3 00 ?28 00 7x9 $7 00 $65 00 6x7 4 50 40 00 9x11 14 00 2B at 100 rates ; 200 at 1000 rates. Stock is limited. I,ong;iaoruni will be scarce. Secnre your Easter Lily Bulbs. READY: Freesia, Calla, Cyclamen, Oxalis. Address : H. H. BERBER & CO., 47 Barclay St., NEW YORK Mention the Florlfita' Exchange when writing. GENEVA NEW YORK W. ic T. SMITH CO, Field Grown ROSES and CLEMATIS, ORWAMENTAL TREES SHRUBS and VINES, FItUIX XRBBS. TTholesale Trade Gatalogrue on application. Mention the PlorlBts* Exchange when writing. Giant Flowering American Sliow Pansy The very best strain for forcing. Trade pkt., 25c.; per oz., fl2.00. Calceolaria and Cin- eraria, TT. & D's., extra selected strain, per pkt., 50c. Dracaena Indlvisa, per oz., 40c. 8uiilax Seed, per oz., 35c. uiccDCD 0. null seed merchants IICLDCH tt UUHi and GROWERS 114 Chambers St., NEW TOKK. EVANS' BOSTON GIANT MI6N0NETTE Pronounced by our leading florists tbe finest Miennnette ffrown. New crop green- house saved seed, % oz., 50c ; oz. $1.25. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON. denttoD the riorlsts' Bxcbanfce wbea wrltlBK. LILIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM Quality second to none. We are booking orders now for August delivery. Send for prices, stating number and size required. W.W. RAWSON & CO.,'rn. Boston, Mass. 12 and 13 Fanenil Hall SqxLare. MeDtlon tbe Florlets' Exchanee when writing. ZIRNCIEBEL Giant Pansies OF MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS Are tbe finest grade this season that we ever lent out, when large size and colors are required, is growers, and knowing every strain of note- In cultivation, 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 Vlorlsta' Sxcbanjie when vritlns. BULBS For forcing and planting out, in large or small quantities; prime quality, care- fully packed. NARCISSUS in selected first sizes, all popular varie- ties, also in large quantities for planting, in all sizes, per ton or per 1000. TULIPS and LILIUM CANDIDUM Quotations and terms for August and September shipment per return mail from W. H. PAGET, Wisbech, England. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Nursery Deparimeni Planting Cane Fruits in Autumn. An inquiry comes to me whether I would advise the planting of dewber- ries in the Autumn. The inquirer says his nurseryman tells him to set the plants in the Pall, but he fears the nurseryman may be influenced by his desire to make a sale. All cane fruits do ^very well set in early Autumn, but when planted late they are apt to get thrown out by frost in Winter unless well mulched. Indeed, when planted early in Autumn it is better to mulch them for the Winter. My own preference would be early Pall. For this vicinity this would be the close of September. Taken up and set carefully, there would be plants rooted in the soil by Spring, and a bet- ter growth would result than from Spring-planted ones. Raspberries and all similar plants should be cut back to within six inches of the ground when freshly planted. Fruit is hardly to be expected the first season, though I have known a small crop to follow careful Fall planting. In fact, in many private gardens canes are carefully dug, with plenty of roots, set and tended with care, and cut back but about half the length, and they bear good crops the season following. It resolves itself into a question of good roots and careful transplanting whether success follows or not. As to the thought that the nursery- man's advice might have been influ- enced by his desire to make a sale, I cannot subscribe to that. Besides the probability of his possessing a fair share of morality, anyw'ay, it would be opposed to his interests to deceive his customer. Ground Bone for Lawns. Underneath evergreen trees grass will rarely grow. The tree takes the food and moisture, and something in the coat of fallen needles seems opposed to plant life. Notice a grove of ever- greens in a forest, as well as those on a lawn, and nothing green will be found under them. It is different with deciduous trees. While they steal the food and the mois- ture from the grass, there are no needles covering the ground, and light and air have freer access under them. CALLA BULBS. '4 to 1 In. dlam $1.76 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 i in. to IKln ■' S.OOperlOO; 28.00 per 1000 l>ito2 1n. " .... 6.50p6rl00. 2 m and over " 7.60 per 100. Send for Trade List and Catalogue. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. UeotloD tbe Florists' Bzchuifftt when writjiut. TKe Landscape Artist RESIDENTIAL SITES AND :: :: ENVIRONMENTS :: :: Joseph TorsytH Johnson . H. H. S,. CONSULTING LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND GARDEN ARCHITECT A KNOWLEDGE of landscape work which will enable one to undertake suc- cessfullv the work of gratifying the desire of cultivated people for tasty. attrlcUve sSrr^Sndings^for thei? houses, be they 25x100 ft. plots or broad acres, is well worth all the effort that may be requn-ed m the learning. If you studv ■■Residential Sites and Environments," a practical work by a practica man. easily read and assimilated, it will give you a knowledge of the essentials ana possibilities of landscape gardening that will enable you to avoid costly errors and to make your own home grounds, or those of your customers a ^ J°y,'°revei Illustrated with oVer fifty descriptive Plans, Diagrams and Illustiations, with lucid descriptive text and all necessary information for the lading out of Home and Public Grounds, showing principles and adaptations of planting suitable to all requirements from Villa to Mansion. Superbly printed, in new clear type, on tne finest wood cat paper; cloth. Price, $2.50, by mail, postpaid. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. Offices: 2 to 8 Duaae St., N. Y. Address P, Q. Box 1697. NEW YORK CITY August : 1908- The Plorists' Hxchange 193 But grass is weak under large decidu- ous trees, and it must be fed to Iceep it alive. Wood ashes and bone dust are both useful, and, applied in Spring season, show good results. Or one sub- stance used in Spring, the other in the Autumn, is a good plan. Bone dust applied in Spring shows iresults quickly, strengthening the grass 10 a marked degree. Grass is helped :by keeping the lower branches of the trees trimmed away. Either let them sweep the ground or trim them up six feet or more. American and English Hollies. On the public grounds of Washing- Ion, D. C, there are many exceedingly line specimens of our native holly, 1ner than what are usually seen along :he coast of New Jersey, because of unple room having been given them. Many of them are thirty feet high and ill well proportioned, with the fertile jnes full of berries. It is a pleasure to !ee such nice specimens of this tree, IS it has not been my good fortune to neet with many such. English hollies are to be seen there, oo; but. if I mistake not, not in such mnibers as they were years ago. This lolly is hardy there — as it is here, in act— and because of its lustrous green eaves is a great favorite. Many va- ■ieties of it are in cultivation in Eu- ope. Some of them are entirely spine- ess. But in the matter of spines even he typical form, when it gets to bear- ng berries, loses its spiny character of eaves to a great extent. The topmost ■ ranches, heavily clothed with berries, lave but few spines on the leaves. Azalea Amoena. Although the Azalea amoena is a true vergreen, it is not so often thought of 11 this conneccion because of the' small ize of the leaves. And, then, in Win- er these leaves turn to a black color Iniost — not at all objectionable, but not green, such as the name evergreen ppears to indicate. It is quite hardy, even in New Eng- md, and' is, therefore, extensively lanted. As a single specimen on a iwn, in a pot or when grouped, it is a lost attractive sight when in flower 1 earlt Spring. The flowers are of a ark rose, and usually are so abun- antly produced as to hide the foliage or the time being. It can be well recommended for edg- ig rhododendron beds, contrasting .'ell with the larger foliage of the rho- odendrons and the green grass. This azalea is easily propagated froni uttings made in early Winter from utdoor plants. Placed in a green- ouse. they will be nicely rooted by pring, soon giving a supply of nice lants. Grown in pots, they quickly ower if forced. Customers are pleased 0 secure it, when told it is a hardy lant. Pruning Hydrangea Hortensia. In the case of hydrangeas of the lortensla section, which have flowered reely this season, it often occurs that ut few shoots have been made for he production of bloom next year. If aken in hand immediately after flower- ig and cut down and stimulated to lake fresh growth there will be wood nough made to give a good crop of owers next Spring. It is not too late et to do this work, as with good food nd plenty of water hydrangeas grow ntil late in the season. One of our local gardeners has adopt- i the plan of having a crop of flowers ■very other year only. Every Spring |ne set of plants is pruned down to /le ground. The shoots they make irough the Summer following are rodigious; so are the flowers that come a them the Spring following. As is ell known, these hydrangeas, when ut down to the ground, do not flower, r but- sparingly. The shoots must be reserved to have flowers. To Winter these outdoors cover them ith soil or sawdust. This will pre- ;rve them. 1 Differing from Hydrangea paniculata irandiflora, which desires a good prun- I'g, the Hortensia does not. JOSEPH MEEHAN. xperlmcnts in Mulching Garden Vegetables. I The Nebraska Experiment Station IS just issued Bulletin No. 80, entitled Experiments in Mulching Garden Veg- ables." It gives the results of tests ■nducted at the Experiment Station iring the past three years, showing e merits of a straw mulch as com- pared with cultivation in growing the common garden vegetables. It was found that straw mulches give better results in normal or rather dry years than in seasons of unusually heavy rainfall and better results on fairly high land than in very low places. That mulches conserve soil moisture as well as thorough cultiva- tion was shown directly by determina- tions of soil moisture in the mulched and cultivated plats of vegetables and indirectly by the vigorous growth of the plants. Mulches cause some vegetables to mature later, while others no delay was noticed. Grasshoppers sometimes injure mulched vegetables more than cultivated ones, but plant lice and chinch bugs are apparently held in check by mulches. Date Spring and early Pall frosts injure mulched plants more than cultivated ones, making it inadvisable to mulch very tender vege- tables that require the full season for proper development. Early Spring veg- etables, which require only a few cul- tivations, can usually be grown more cheaply by cultivation than by mulch- ing. Furthermore, very early mulching, before tlie ground has become thor- oughly warm, is- apt to retard the growth of vegetables. Summer and Fall vegetables, on the otlier hand, which require frequent cultivation throughout the season, are grown more cheaply by mulching than cultivation. Moreover, the yield and quality of vegetables are often improved by mulching. Many vegetables cannot be mulched until they have become well established and the weather has become warm, thus requiring some preliminary culti- vation. Such cultivation as is com- monly given farm gardens is better for most vegetables in early Spring than n\ulching, but mulching is just as sure- ly better in Midsummer than the neg- lect which is the common thing in farm gardens at that time of year. The Ex- periment Station tests have indeed shown mulching to be better in many cases than the most thorough cultiva- tion throughout the Summer. Results very favorable to mulching have been secured with cabbage, toma- toes, beans, cucumbers, potatoes and sweet potatoes. In all these cases the yields have been increased on the whole quite decidedly by mulching and the required labor decreased at the same time. Mulched cabbage produced larger hf^ads than cultivated cabbage, and there was less injury from rot. The vigor of tomato plants was de- creased by mulching, but the yield of fiiiit increased. The fruit was also cleaner and less subject to rot. Mulched cucumbers produced perfect fruits dur- ing dry periods when the fruit from the cultivated plants was small and imperfect. The quality of potatoes has not been hurt by mulching except in wet places. In cases of transplanted onions, sal- sify, beets, carrots, parsnips, peas and melons the results are not decidedly in favor of either of the two methods, both the yields and the required labor being about the same. From the tests at the Experiment Station, it is thought unwise to mulch drilled onions, lettuce and sweet corn. With drilled onions, the stand of plants is usually hurt by mulching. With lettuce, it is also difflcult to spread the mulch without injury to the stand, and the crop is harvested so early that it is not worth while to mulch. With sweet corn, the yields are about the same in a normal season whether mulched or cultivated, but this crop requires so few cultivations that mulch- ing is hardly profitable. In a wet sea- son mulching decreases the yield de- cidedly. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Ready for delivery. Price ?3. 50 carriage paid. Send for Sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane Street, N. Y, European Orders filled by HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER, Lowdham. Notts. England. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS Fine plants out of 2H in., $2. CO per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. J. G. SCHMIDT, - - * Bristol, Pa. UentloD tbe Florists* Exchange when wrltloff. Shade Trees. SHRUBBERY. Evergreens in Great Variety. Ask for descriptive catalogue and price list. SAMUEL C. MOON, nORRISVILLE, PA. Monttr^n th*- PTorlHtP' Kxr-bBngP whpp wr1tln(r. CABBAGE Early and Late Flat Dutch. Savoy and other varieties, 25 cts. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. O B |_ B D Y White Plume, Golden Heart, *^ ^ ^ ^ r» 1 Giant Pascal, and other varie- ties, 25 cts. per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. TOMATOES fer^l^!"" ""■■ *'•"" PARSLEY ^eAV^' "^■- *'-^ CASH WITH ORDER. See our Flower Plant Adv. in this issue. R.VINCENT. JR.. & SOW. White Marsh. Mil. CELERY PLANTS for Everybody. Transplanted, stocky plants. Far superior to those usually sold. Varieties: White Plume, Giant Pascal, Fin de Siecle, Schumacher, Perfection Heart- well, Erfurt, Celeriac. Per 1000, S2.50 ; 500, S1.25 ; 250, 75o. In lots of 5000 and over S2.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. B. DU RIE RAHWAY, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange whep wrltlpg. "We offer at wholesale a full line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Small Fruits and Evergreens. Write U8 lor close prices on anything wanted In the line of Nursery Stock. Brown Brothers Company Continental Nuraeries, Rochester, N, Y. Uentlon the FIorlstB* Bxchange when writing. 100,000 German Iris Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Choicest Varieties, strictly true to name, my selection of varieties, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Uentlon the Florlata' Bi Largest Stock of Tr<;eH in the Kast. Doalrirs and FiorlbtH supplied In Iark'« or small <|iiautltleB, at low rates to aell aA'aln. THE STEPHEN HOYTS' SONS CO., New Canjiaii, Coiiii. THE BLUE HILL NURSERIES South Bralntree, riass. ALPINE, HERBACEOUS AND OTHER HAEDY PLANTS. Field-grown only. Send for Catalogue. SMILAX PLANTS 2 in,, Ptrong. bushy, twice cut back, $9.00 pe 1000; $1.00 per 100. CFI PDV Transplanted Plants, well ^ ^^ ■• ■ hardened, $2.00 per 1000; 10,000 for $15.00. Write for prices on lareer lot.s. "WTiite Plume, Boston Market, Giant Pascal. Gold.-n Self-blanchiDC. Cash, Please. Samples by mail lOc. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York When in Europe come and see us and inspect our ei- tensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. Hardy, Fancy Ornamental NurseryTStock J. BLAAUW & GO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Catalosuefree on demand. Headquarters for the famous Colorado Blue Spruces— purest, bluest strain Holland Nursery Stock Ask for Our Catalogue. It Will Interest You. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO., BOSKOOP. HOLLAND. IMO CELERY PLiTS Cultivated and topped; strong. Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Schumacher.^ White Plume Winter Queen and Many Heart. 25r. per lUO- S1.75 per 1000. Packed light. Send P. O. or Express Money Orders. HORACE BIMBY, Collegevllle, Pa. EVERGREENS NORWAY SPRUCE, 3 ft. to 4 ft, 4 ft. to 5 ft., •5 ft. to 6 ft.. G ft. to 7 ft. AR BOR VIT.I, i ft. to 5 ft., 5 ft. to 6 ft., 6 ft. to 7 ft., 7 ft. to 8 ft., finely furnished. All kinds of Evergreens in stock. OAK PARK NURSERIES, Patchogue, LI. (M. F. Ti;^er, Proprietor.) KOSTER A CO. ^'u^Zl BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Bardy Mxaleas, Box Trees, Clematlt, ConiferSf Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pot=Orown Plants for Forcing. Rhododendrons, H, P. Iloses, Etc. No Agents Catalogue tree on demand. No Agents F. & F. NURSERIES SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY. ^owlre'* TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment Trade^atelogue Vfrtlnn th^ FloHat"' RTfhnnF.. when wrltlnff- LARGE CLUMPS ''^^^ '^'^^ Sive an abundance of bloom ^^^—^^^^-^^^^•^ nest season. Over forty selected varieties. ALSO Trees, SliruDs, Viqes and Hei&aceous Plants Send for Price 1,1st. ANDORRA NURSERIES, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. Growers of Specimen Stock, WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. Complete Stock of Uentlon the Florists' Excbange when writing. 194 The Florists' Bxohange HAERENS BROS., SOMERGEM BELGIUM catalogue on Application. Extensive growers of AZA.I.BA II^DICA, PAI.MS, RHODODENDRONS, and other DECORATIVE and | FORCING PLANTS. Eight acres of AZ4.I,E AS in cultivation; all specially grown for the American market. We are the originators and owners of the new and beautiful Azalea EASTER LADY (or Hajrensiana), a soft pink; a very desirable j variety. Send your orders tor Pall delivery timely to our Agents for United States and Canada. "■^iirSl Barclay St., IMew York AUGUST ROLKER ti SONS, MeptloD the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Special Attention Examine and compare our Exhibit at the S. A. F. 0. H. Convention. Largest stock of PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERINS, etc., in the United States. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, SIEBREGHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. 5000 BOSTON FERNS From Bench $25.00 per 100; $5.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 21/2 in., $2.00 per 100, .f 1 s.on per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 3 in., $50.00 per 1000; from bench, fit for 5 in., $15.00 per 100. PTERIS TREMULA 21/2 in., $30.00 per 1000 ; extra fine. CARL HAGENBURGER, ^^%sr°"' Early Orders Qet tHe Best Adlantam Caplllns Veneris 2% in. pots $4 00 per 100 " " " Imbrlcatntn.. 21/2 ■• 6 00 Both these Adiantums ape of the easiest culture. Alyssnm, Double 2V2 In. pots 3 00 Asparagus Comorensls 3 " 10 00 Extra strong, ready to shift. Asparagus Sprenneri 2V4in. pots 4 00 Plamosns Nanus 21^ " Tenulsslmus 2% Begonia Incarnata 21/0 " manlcata Aurea 2V> Rex ...3 5 00 4 00 5 00 6 00 6 00 3 00 a 00 $2.50 Cyperas Alternlfollus, fine stock... 2V2 " Polnsettia 214 " primroses, Chinese, white, light pink and red. 3 in. pots 5 00 No better strain grown. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— We still have a tew thousand for bench planting. per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Our selection. Those interested in Field-grown CARNATIONS, ASPARAQUS SPRENGERI and SM1I«AX for Fall planting, will be given full particulars and prices on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Michigan DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF ARAUCARIAS "We have in stock about fifteen thousand Araucarias, on which we are in a posi- tion to offer special values. It will pay you to procure your next winter's supply now and not only gain the benefit of the summer's growth, but also cheap trans- portation rates, as these plants can be safely shipped by fast freight during the summer months. Each 6 in. pots, 8 to 10 in. high, 3 tiers $0 50 6in. " 12 to IB " 3to4 ■• 75 Bin. " 16 " 4 " 1 00 Bin. " 20 " 4to5 " 1 25 ARAUGARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6 in. pots, 10 in. high, 2 to 3 tiers $1 25 Sin. " 12 " 3 " 1 60 7 in. " 16 " 3 " heavy 2 00 ARAUGARIA EXGELSA GLAUCA. 5 in. pots, 8 to 10 in. high, 2 tiers $0 75 Sin. " 12 " 2to3 " 1 00 6in. " 15 " 3 " 1 25 7in. " 18 " 4 " 1 50 8 and 9 in, pots, 22 to 24 in. high, 4 tiers. . . 3 50 The plants at $3.50 are exceptionally fine symmetrical specimens, spreading fully 30 inches. Our current Wholesale List offers the most complete list of Palms and other Decorative stock that we have ever been in position to offer, and we especially call attention to our stock of Eentias which alone covers over two acres of greenhouse space. Inlium Harrisii and Freesia bulbs now ready. New crop Pansy, Myosotis, Primula now in. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnat St., Philadelphia lEentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition a grand lot of Cattleya lablata; also Cattle>'a maxima. Write for prices. LAGER&HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Growers and Importers. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 10,000 BOSTON FEQNS Good strong plants, transplanted once, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. A. M. DAVENPORT, 88 6rove St., Watertown, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SPECIAL BARGAIN KENTIAS '2J-4 in. pots. $75.00 per 1000. LATANIAS 3 in. pots, $75.00 per lOOO. LATANIAS 5 in. strong stocky plants, 6 to 7 leaves, $30.00 per 100. You will be more than pleased ^ith the stock. Cash with order, please. CHARLES H. FOX, Philadelphia, Pa. Cor. 21st and Columbia Ave. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Mi Ho Enmij] HODseii Good fortune Is a chum of Industry and Opportunity. Have you anything to do to- morrow, do It to-day. This is your chance to lay in a stock of Godfrey Aschmann's tip-top ARAUGARIA EXGELSA They surely cannot fail to help to fill your treas- ure box. They will grow into money for you while you're asleep. We are headquarters tor this great favorite among decorative plants ; our houses are full of the choice April importation, no seedlings. Raised in Belgium from top cuttings only. Here is my very lowest quota- tions. Who can beat such stock as I offer for the money? j.^^^ 5V2 in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 10 to 10 In. high, 50c. 5V2 " 3to4 " ID to 12 very broad, 60c. 5V2 " 3to4 " 13 to 15 " 7Bc. 6 In. pots, 4 to 5 tiers. 1 6 to 1 9 in. high, 80c., 90c. to $1.00 each. Klcns Elastlca {Rubbers), imported, 4 in. 25c. each; 6 in., $4,00 to $5.00 per dozen. Kentla. ForHteriana. sy^ in. pots, 36 to 42 in. high, 75c to $1,00 each. Cycas Revolata^ (Sayo Palm) very fine, 6 in. to 7 in. pots, from 3 to 4, 6, 6, 7, 8 leaves, at lOc. per leaf. Boston Perns, 5 in. pots, 26c. to 35c. each; 6 in., $6.00 per dozen. AspHr.'«Kns Plnmosus Planus, 3 in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Bellotrope. blue, 4 in., suitable to force on bushes, $7.00 per 100. Adlantum e'uneatam (Maiden Hair Fern), 4 in., bu.sliv, $1.80 per dozen. Primula C1i1ii<^uh1», for Christmas blooming, all colors. 4 in., $(5.00 to $7.00 per 100. Besfonla Carnot (best of all pink be- gonias), 4 in., Jl.UO per dozen. Vernon, 4 in., in bloom. 7.'jc. per dozen. Azalea indica, for Christmas forcing, pot grown; Deutsctie !*•?? !•-, tUmon raardner, vervaen*'a«ia. also from 10 to 15 more good varieties f-T Easter forc- ing at 40c., 50c., 75c., to $1.00 and more each. Cash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state if pots are wanted. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Phone, Tioga, 3669A. Mention the Plorlats' Bxc|ien;e when writing. Rubbers FINE STRONG STOCK, WELL FURNISHED. Out of 4 in. pots, $3.00 per dozen ; $25.00 per 100. Lygodium Scandens 2% inch, strong, for planting for strings, $20.00 per 1000. Adiantum Cuneatum strong, 3 inch |5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Ferns, for Dishes 50,000 of them ^ Satisfaction or money baclc. C.F.BAKER&SON UTICA, N.Y, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. I STILL HAVE A FULL LINE OF BEDDING PUNTS FOR LATE PLANTING OR STOCKING UP. See issue of June 20. Special low prices on Palms to close out. .Fine, clean stock, cool grown and well- shaped plants. None better. Areca liUtescens, 3 plants to pot, 4, 5 and 6 In., $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3,4,5 and 6 in., $12.00, $25.00, $40.00 and $100.00 per 100. Rex Beg:onia, 2 and 3 in., $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa* 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. English Ivy, 2 and 3 In., $3.00 and $6.00 per 100. Boston Fern, 5 in., $30.00 per 100. From bed, for 2 in.. 3 in. and 4 in. pots, $4.00, $8.00 and $15.00 per 100. Per 100 Asparagrus Plumosus, Sin $8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 2 in 3 00 Cliinese Primroses, fringed, 3 in 4 00 Campbell Violets, 2 in. and 3 in. . . $2.00 and 4 00 Cyclamen Giganteum, 3 in 5 00 Cash or 0. O. D. GEO. M. EMMANS. -^TT' Mpntlnn tbp FlorlHta' Exchange when writing. WE OFFER A Beautiful Stock of Inches Size Char. Per high. pots, leaves. 100, Kentia Belmoreana, 12-15 3 in. 5 $18.oO Kentia Belmoreana, 18-20 4 in. 5 30.00 Kentia Belmoreana, 20-21 4 in. 6 50.00 liatania Borbonica. 12-15 4 in. 2 15.00 I,atania Borbonica, 15 4 in. 3-4 20.00 tatania Borbonica, 18-20 4 in. 5 30.00 Biota Aurea Nana, 12-15 very compact, 20.00 Biota Aurea Nana, 18-20 very compact, 30.00 Cedrus Deodara, 15-18 very shapely, 25.00 Cedxus Deodara, 20-24 very shapely, 30.00 Oranges, best sorts, grafted on Citrus tri- foliata. EearinK sizes — 12 in.. 4 in. pots, busliy 20.00 15-18 in., 4 in. pots, bu.ghy 30.00 Knm Kwats, 10-12 in., 4 in. pots, bushy. . . 20.00 Exocliorda Granditlora, 18-24 in., very bushy, transplanted S.OO Exochorda Grandiflora, 3-4 ft., heavy. . . 10.00 Hydrangea, Rosea, Thos. Hogg, etc., strong, field-grown, well branched — 12-18 in 8.00 24-36 in 12.00 Not less than 40 of a sort at 100 rates. We also offer an immense Stock of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Azaleas, Camellias, and other Stock suitable for Landscape work. No Disease or Insects on our Stock. Catalogrues sent on application. p.j.BEmiiscoiiiPiiiy,i.c. Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GA. Mention the Florists' BietaRnxe when writing. August 22, 1903 The Plorists' Hxchange 195 THE PIEBSON FERH (Nephrolepis Piersonii THE MOST VALUABLE NOVELTY INTRODUCED IN YEARS. AWARDED SIX GOLD MEDALS -BY" THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. " The only gold medal ever awarded by the National Society." THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. "For the bast horticultural novelty." THE BIQ KANSAS CITY EXHIBITION. " For the best new plant of sterling merit." CHICAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY {' THE MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. "A rare distinction, having been awarded only a very few times in the history of the Society." THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCI- ETY. " The star of the show." THE PROVIDENCE (R. I) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The judges recommended the highest award possible in the gift of the Society." Silver Medals, Certificates of Merit, Etc., Wherever Exhibited, The highest honors that can be bestowed on any Horticultural Kovelity In America, and an endorsement never before received by any new plant, testifying to the sterling merit of NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI. We have a magnificent stock of large specimens for Fall trade in 5 in., 0 in., 8 in., 10 in. and 12 in. pots ; also a grand lot of young stock in 2% in. pots for growing on. FULL DESCRIPTION AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Hudson, N. Y. FLORISTS' BRCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS The Finest and Largest Stock in tlie Worid. SANDER & SONS, It^^r Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 136 Liberty Street, New York City. tfentlou the Florists* Exchange when writing. Paii]i!i,Fii[nii,lliaDi;iiiias Ferns, 4 In. assorted, $1.76 per doz.; $12.50 per .00. 2^ in. assorted, fine stock, $3.00 per 100. Latania Borbonica. Reduced Prices. 4-ln. JOta, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz.: 5-in. pots, $25.00 )er 100; $3.50 per doz.: 6-in. pots, $40.00 per 100; $5.00 361 doz.; from S-in. pots andlarger, $2.50 each and ipward, according to size. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, from ;ii-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $12.00; 4-ln. JOts, $25.00; 5-in. pots, $50.00. 6-in. pots, $15.00 per lo2.;from7in. pots and upward, at$1.75to$35,00 ea. Areca Ltatesceng, Fine stock of large plants, Tom $1.50 upward. Araucaria Excelsa, from SOc. npward. Fine slants. Araucaria Conapacta, from fl.OO upward. Fine plants. Phoenix BecUnata, 6 in. pots, $35.00 per 100; -'4.50 per doz.; 6 in. pots, J9.00 per doz. Larger ilants from $1.00 upward. Phoenix Canarlensis, fine specimens, from S2.00 to $35.00 eaob. L. D. Telephone 872a. PandanuH Utilis, 3 in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 5 in., E30.00 per 100. lOHN BADER, Troy Hlli, Aliegiieny City, Pa. kfeotlon the Florists' Kxchanse wben writiiiE. BOSTON FERNS I make a specialty of Nephrolepis Esaltata Bostoniensls, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. Taken from bench. ICEWTIAS Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4 In. pots, $8.00 per doz.; 7 in. pots, $2.00 to $2.50 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $15.00 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 2^ in. pots, $16.00 per 100; 3"^ in. pots, $18.00 per lOO. Kentia Belmoreana, 3!^ in. pots, $18.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGEBI, 3)^ In. pots, $10.00 per 100. WILLIAM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. UeDtlon the Florists* Bxchange when wrltlniE. FERNS 1000 FLATS SEEDLING FERNS READY FOR DELIVERY NOW in the foUoTving desirable varieties. If carefully divided four to live hundred plants can be naade from each flat, Aspldiiim Tensimense, Cyrtomium Falcatum, Davallia Stricta, Pteris Adiautoides, Pteris Haatata, Cretica Albo-lineata, Pteris Serrulata. etc. Price, $2.00 per flat. Special price on large lots. Special full list of forcing plants, for florists, mailed on application. OZONE PARK NURSERIES C. B, Knickman, Manager Ozone Park, Long Island, N. Y. Uendon tbe Florists' Bx^ange whsD wiitlnff. BOSTON FERNS Exceptionally good, bushy plants, pot-grown, 6 in. ; would make good 8 in. plants, $75.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. See our other adver- tiseuient, page 194. CHARLES H. FOX, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Cor. 31st and Columbia Ave. Uentlon the Florists' Gxcbange when writing. FERNS From the Benches NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI BOSTON FERN §30.00 per 100; §250.00 per 1000. $5.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. Larger plants, $10.00 per 100; 195.00 per 1000. Fine bushy plants, ready for 10 in. pots, 118.00 per doz. ANNA FOSTER FERN SEEDLING FERNS Plants ready for 5 in., S35.00 per 100. 6 in., §33.00 per 100. Fine plants, ready for ZVi in. pots, $10.00 per 1000. JOHN SCOTT KEAP STREET GREENHOUSES Irookfyn, IM.Y. Telephone, 1207 Williamsburg 196 The Plorists' Exchange How to Ditect Stem Rot After Benclilng: The question of how to detect the first symptoms of stem-iot is not an easy one to answer. This fungus, if the plants are infested, will make itself apparent in a very short time in nearly every case, and yet an affected plant will often live for weeks and even months after infection. The first stages of this disease which I have noticed vary with varieties, and these varia- tions are very marked. The fijngus enters the stem at the surface of the ground, and by examining apparently healthy plants in a batch -syhich were stem-rotting in the field slightly brown- ish discolorations were noticeable be- neath the surface of the stem. These plants eventually died of stem-rot. Others examined in the same manner, not showing the discoloration, did not. The affected plants in some cases lived nearly a month, which shows that af- fected plants can be transferred to the houses and not succumb to the dis- ease for some time. A wilted shoot near the base of the plant is nearly always a sure sign of the disease, and if the shoot has ap- parently rotted from the plant, there is little hope for the plant. There is a different look to a broken shoot, and they should be easily distinguished. With some varieties — Genevieve Lord being one — a yellowish color of the whole plant and a smaller, narrower leaf are often signs. These are the two methods of detection of this fungus known to me, although there may be others. The only way to do when the disease makes its appearance is to remove the plant at once with the adjoining soil and replant with "healthy stock. We add air-slaked lime and mix it thor- oughly with the soil in the immediate vicinity of the diseased plant when we remove it. This will sweeten the soil, at least. Will the fungus spread from plant to plant? is a question often asked. Per- haps so, but I do not believe there is a great deal of danger from this source; at least, this form of contami- nation will not be extensive. But I have planted fresh stock several times in soil where plants have died of stem- rot and seen them follow suit very soon after planting, and in this experiment have been careful to select the most healthy-looking plants possible for re- adjoining soil; add a little air-slaked planting. Remove the plants at once with the lime, replant with healthy stock and trust your good fortune will carry you through. W. R. PIERSON. Field-Grown Carnations FIjOKA- Hilt Per 100. $5 00 ETHEL CROCKER " .5 00 GENEVIEVE LORD " 5 00 JOOST " 3 00 DAVBKEAK " 6 00 Primula Obconica ^"',°^iSTotr°' ROBERT CHESNEY.Montclair, N.J. UentloD the FlorlBta' Exchansre when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports —ALSO- ' ' Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Igoe Bros., .fe'S^SfXTIt., Brooklyn, N.Y. klentloD the Florlets' Exchange when writing. BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. HELIOTROPE.— Plants that have been growing outdoors all Summer should be the ones from which the supply of cuttings for next year's stock is taken, and now is a good time to take off a batch and root them in the propagating bench. Cuttings of double petunias should also be taken at this time, if there are any varieties that it is desired to grow for another season. It is also advisable at this season to get in a quantity of cuttings of double sweet alyssum, coleus in variety, aca- lypha, iresine, abutilon, and any of the many other plants that are used for bedding purposes. ARDISIAS.— To keep the foliage clean and green is a most important feature in growing ardisias. for no matter how well berried a plant may be at Christ- mas time, if the foliage Is not there, half of the plant's beauty is missing. An occasional syringing with any one of the insecticides in solution will keep the plants clean and healthy, and give to the foliage that dark green color that is so desirable. Fine Bushy Healthy —Plants— 100 1000 Enchantress $14.00 $120.00 Oov. Wolcott 9.00 80.00 Queen Louise 7.00 65.00 Mrs. Lawson 7.00 65.00 Boston Market .... 8.00 Prosperity 7.00 Lillian Pond 10.00 Lorna, Admiral Cevera, Morning Glory, Qen. Qomez, Dorothy, Crane, Norway, Cressbrook, Qenevieve Lord and Flora HiJI. $6 00 per 100. Cash. C.L.HOWE, Carnation Specialist, DOVER, N. H. Mention the Florists' Bxcbanfre when writing. FIELD-GROWN CamalloD Plants The following are all in A 1 CONDITION better than ever before at this sea- son of the year. 100 . 1000 Mrs. T: W. Lawson . . $6.00 $50.00 Guardian Angel .... 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Frances Joost . . 3.00 25.00 Qenevieve Lord .... 3.00 25.00 Triumph 4.00 35.00 Higinbotham 5.00 40.00 Q. H. Crane ...... 5.00 40.00 Potter Palmer 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Ine 4.00 35.f0 Chicago (Red Bradt) . . 5.00 40.00 Flora Hill 5.00 40.00 Norway 5.00 40.00 White Cloud 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Qeo. M. Bradt . . 5.00 40.00 Dorothy 6.00 50.00 Mrs. E. A. Nelson . . 6 00 50.00 Prosperity 8.00 75.00 PETER REIN6ER0 CHICAGO, III. 51 Wabash Ave. 500 Lorna, 500 Dorothy, 500 Crane, 1000 Eotelle, 800 Flora Hill, 2000 Que.!n Louise, 500 Daybreak, 800 Lawson, ?5.o0 per 100. Cash with order. W. SABRANSKY, KENTON, OHIO Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS 4000 Mrs. I-awson, 1000 Queen Louise. Exceptionally choice field-grown plants. Write for quotations. SAmVEL S PHNNOCK, 1612 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Hmiii|,,[i rr>»* FlnrlHtw' Rxchnne* wtien wrttlos. FANCY CARNATION TIGER Orange, striped pink. The most floriferous in its color." First size plants, $10.0U per 100: 2d size, 58.00 per 100, Cash please. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Field Grown, Fine Plants, Strong and Healthy. FtORIANA and LORNA, $5.00 per 100. Order at once as stoct is limited. PlUmOSUS NSnUS plants, SS.uO per 100. Casli With Order. JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. [ornanoFsl I F. DORNER £« SONS CO. ! ! LA PAYETTE, IND. { Ueotlon tbe FlorlBta' Bxcbaace when wrltinE. The Cottage Gardens WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Prices on Carnations and Peonies quoted upon application. QUEENS, - - NEW YORK. Mention tbe FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. IfentloD the Florlata' BxchangA when writing. New Carnations CHICAGO CARNATION COv JOLIET, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD- GROWN ARE YOU USING The Model Extension Carnation Support? 11 NOI. WllflNOr? 2,5,o°"o"sOLD = LAST YEAR Write for illustrated cataloprue. It tells many reasons why you should use them THE PARKER-BRUEN M'F'G CO., INC. 206-8 Jersey Street, HARRISON, N. J. CARNATION! Crane, Gov. Roosevelt, Glacier, Joost, Lori- Morning Glory, Wolcott, Nelson, Maceo, Apol Crocker, Dorothy, Gaiety, Alba, Cressbrook, Eln First size, $8.UU per 100; second size, $& 00 per 10 ROSE PLANTS 200 4 in. American Beauty $12.00 per ' 3004in. Meteor 8.00 " 50O 2>.; in. Bride 3.50 " 250 2i6 in. Baldwin 5.00 "' RflQTnM FPDUC 2!^in..$600perl00;3in.,*10 UUOlUn rcnnO per lOO: 4 in., SIS.OO per lOU > in.. 50c. and 75c. each; 7 in., $1.00 each. j Cash or C. O. D. > W. J. & M. S. VESEY, FORT WAYNE, IN Ueotlon the Florists ' filxchange when wrltli ALYSSUiV Double Giant Sweet, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. SALVIAS and COLEUS, i and yellow, 2 in., $1.00 per 100. Cash with ord ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. SucceBSor to C. A. Harris & Co. Uentlon tbe Florists' Exchange when wrttli LORRAINE BEGONIA » 300. from SH In. pots, $14 GO per 100. from 21.^ in. pote, J2.U0. Ail good healt stock. Cash with order. JOHN DOUGHTY, 193 & 200 KIMBERLY AVE.. NEW HAVEN, COI Mention tbe Florists' Bzchange when writl CINERARIA HYBRIDI GRANDIFLORA"'"S." Without doubt this is the finest strain exts For size of flower and brilliancy and varletj color it has taken the prize wherevor exhibit Ready about August 20. Per I Cineraria Stellata. 2 In $t i Cakceolaiiae*, finest strain, ready September '.' SmrainsouaGale. a1t>a,3in., fine.. «) Linibrclla Plants. 3 in i- Geraniums* 25 fine vars., ass't, 2 in... ' i Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.I yeation tne Flnrlstii' Bxehanffe wnen wrltli r^ I Meatluu toe ii'lonsts iCxcDuuKu wQeo wrltlug. Cyclamen Perslcnm Sple - dens txli^anteuin. Jb'luest strain . the world. In lour true colore, extra w I grown plants from 2HIn- pots, $5.00 ] • 100; $45.00 per 1000. From 3 In. po. very flue, $8.00 per 100; $75. (Fringed Primroses) No finer strain . the market, all oolori, $3.00 per 11; $25.00 per 1000. from 2VS In pots. Carnation Plants. Mrs. T. Lawson. Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, Paybret, No. 1, $6.00 per 100; 2d size, $5.00 ]• 100. SATtSFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, I. UenliOD tbe i<'iorlaca' Kxcbange when wrltl From 2>i in. pots. ,Ell Good Stock. Per doz. Per ' Abutilon, In variety $0.40 |; i Acaly pha, Macfeeana 40 i i Ageratum "Stella Gurney". . . .40 If Baby Primrose, "Primula For- besil" 40 : Coleus, 10 varieties 20 'i Fuchsias, In variety 60 : ' G£RANIUiVIS, Jean Viaud, Mme. Landry, Mme. Jaulin, S. A. Nutt. etc. Hardy English Ivy Holt's Mauiinoth Sage Ijemon Verbena tan tanas, ten varieties Parlor Ivy ... . .... Pilogyne Sauvis Smilhx Rtrobilauthes Dyerianus Swainnona Alba " Rosea Tritoma Pfitzeri, 2J^ln. pots -75 ** Uvaria 60 Notice our Vegetable Plant advertisement i this issue. Cash with order, please. Send for Trade Price List. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON,'*"'^'Mr llention the FlorlBts* Bxchanffe wtaeo wrltl' .40 .40 .40 .40 .50 .50 .40 .40 ;) August 22. 1903 The Plorists' Exchange 197 BRIGHT SPOT The Nineteenth Annual Meeting and Exhibition OF THE S. A. P. O. H. Goijveiitioii Pali, piilwauRee, Wis. AtOtST 18, 19, 20, 31, 1903. THE MILWAUKEE CONVENTION. The Delegations. New York to Milwaukee. The New York delegation to Milwau- kee left Sunday, August 16, at 1 p.m.. by the West Shore and the Wabash Railroad to Chicago, thence by the C. M. & St. P. to destination. The trans- portation committee had made ample provision for the comfort of the trav- elers in the way of liquid refreshments and smokes, and Messrs. May and Sher- idan accompanied the delegates the whole of the journey. The latter gen- tleman had everything arranged in his usual methodical manner as to sleeping berths, and the trip was con- cluded in safety without a hitch, and to the entire satisfaction of everyone. The sleeping car only went as far as Chicago. Much mirth and merriment whiled the hours away, ex-President O'Mara, Traendly. Nugent, Bunyard and others enlivening the Journey with song and story to an extent that even the long wait for breakfast on Monday morning was considered no drawback. The Boston party joined us at Rot- terdam Junction. Those who went were: Mr. and Miss O'Mara E. Schloss, W. J. Stewart, Patrick Welch, F. R. Mathison, J. K. M. L. Parquhar, Julius Kretschmar, H. G. Kretschmar and wife, Wm. H. Siebrecht and his two sons, J. Austin Shaw, C. Warburton, the Misses Hulford and Mrs. Ferneay, A. H. Langjahr, W. B. Du Rie, Julius Roehrs, Jr., G. Burgevin, A. T. De La Mare, Alex. Wallace, A. Gaedeke, John N. May, Walter P. Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Wm. R. Smith, V. Dor- val, C. Lenker, W. C. Craw, J. B. Nu- gent, Alex. Guttman, P. H. Traendly, H. A. Bunyard, A. Oelschig, E. Steffens, Wm. C. Krick, T. J. Lang. Peter Crowe joined us at Utica. P. R. Pierson, J. R. Potheringham and James Begbie had gone on a day ahead. John G. Esler, wife and daughter Mary, arrived by the Erie Railway and connecting lines. Pittsburg to Milwaukee. The Pittsburg and Allegheny florists left for the convention of the S. A. F. O. H. on Sunday, August 16, at 6 p.m., going to Cleveland, and by steam- er to Detroit, where they arrived early Monday morning. After breakfast at the Russell House a call was made on Breitmeyer and Dilger, and arrange- ments were made through Mr. Rack- hams so that our party could join the Deti-oit delegation on their way to Mil- waukee by the Grand Trunk Railroad to Grand Haven, and then across the lake to Milwaukee. The Pittsburg party included the fol- lowing: J. Ludwig and wife, H. Blind and brother, G. Ludwig and wife and family, W. Loew, C. Limbach, C. Rie- ger and wife, E. C. Ludwig, wife and family, and E. C. Reineman and wife. Several others are expected to reach Milwaukee on Wednesday. E. C. REINEMAN. St. Louis to Milwaukee. The St. Louis delegation for Mil- waukee left Sunday at 9.05 p. m., via Wabash. About forty florists were in the party, including several ladies. They will arrive at Milwaukee Tuesday noon, after spending Monday in Chi- cago. The bowling club received instructions not to return without some of the prizes. ST. PATRICK. Tuesday, Augfust 18. OPENING SESSION. {Special Wire to The Florists' Exebauge) The nineteenth annual meeting and exhibition of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists will go down on record as having been the most successful and the most largely attended of any in the history of the association. The exhibition, both in extent and variety, surpassed any of its prede- cessors. The opening session of the Society was held at 3 o'clock Tuesday after- noon. The front of the platform was beautifully decorated by the local flor- ists. In addition to the officers of the Society, there appeared on the plat- form the following ex-presidents: Messrs. May, Hill, Craig, Smith, Scott, Gude, Rudd and O'Mara. Also mem- bers of the Executive Committee. President C. C. Pollworth, of the Mil- waukee Florists' Club, opened proceed- ings in a few well-chosen remarks tes- tifying to the grand exhibit and asking the co-operation of the delegates to make the convention a success. He in- troduced Mayor David S. Rose, of Mil- W'aukee, w^ho spoke, in part, as follows: Address of Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen — The magnifi- cence of this exhibit is certainly a reve- lation to me. When I was told that the Society of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists were to hold their annual convention in our city I assumed that perhaps the members might be seen upon our streets with a boutonniere of geraniums or a sun- fiower. I never dreamed for a moment that we would be greeted by this splen- did demonstration that is here spread before us. We might as well say that sunshine is not necessary to human life or human happiness as to say that flor- ists do not contribute to accomplish both results. (Applause.) Long years ago, when Milwaukee was a struggling village, overshadowed by that great metropolis of the Middle West, Chi- cago, some thrifty Germans came from the old Fatherland and engaged in the brewing business. The manufacture of beer assumed foremost proportions as the years passed by, until at last in those sections of the country where Mil- waukee was not known, we were recog- nized as the -City of Beer. I want to say to you. ladies and gentlemen, if you will take the time between your sessions and go out into the resident sections of Milwaukee you will agree with me that, instead of deserving the distinction or title I have suggested, we are entitled to be known as the city of flowers. (Applause.) The Mayor then went on to tell of the population of Milwaukee, its va- rious industries and educational insti- tutions, of the economy and energy of its people and the many examples of gardening that were to be seen around the homes of the working classes of the city. He referred, also, to its park system, adding that the city had pro- vided numerous small parks for the delectation of the people and the de- velopment of their esthetic nature, add- ing: "Take the esthetic attributes from man's nature and we have no man left." (Applause.) The speaker praised the city's police department, saying the po- licemen were instructed to perform the functions of the members of the Red Cross Society when visitors were in town. (Much laughter. 1 "We are lo- cated," said he, "but eighty-five miles from the wickedest city on God's earth (applause and laughter), and yet ours is the most orderly." The Mayor also humorously referred to the sporting ca- pabilities of the citizens of Milwaukee, adding that he could get up a team of bowlers that would knock out the flor- ists' champions in the first round. (Laughter.) In concluding, he hoped that the delegates would return to their homes with pleasant recollections of Milwaukee and the convention held there. (Applause.) Ex-President Graham's Response. Ex-President Adam. Graham, of Cleve- land, responded. He pointed out the great benefits of the organization, re- viewed its meeting places and the hos- pitable welcomes that had been ac- corded wherever the Society had met. He referred to the fact that Milwaukee's greatest product had no charm for him, as he was a Scotchman, although the name of that product was to be seen emblazoned in gilt letters over the doors of a great many "business houses" throughout the country. (Laughter.) He thanked the Mayor and the citizens of Milwaukee for the hearty welcome accorded. President Burton, who was received with prolonged applause, then made his address, first of all thanking the dele- gates for their kinflness in again select- ing, him as their presiding officer. President Burton's Address. Most of you are aware, I suppose, that I am not a believer in long ad- dresses, and it will be my aim in the few remarks I have to make to you at this time, our nineteenth annual convention, to say what I have to say in the fewest possible words. A Review of Business Conditions. From all sections of the country I hear good news of a prosperous busi- ness during the past season. The black cloud which hung over many of us dur- ing the Fall and early Winter, the strike in the hard coal regions of Pennsylvania, was happily dispelled before it had spelt absolute ruin to our business. The subsequent good prices and brisk demand largely com- pensated for losses sustained in the majority of cases, but we regret the misfortune, and extend our fullest sympathy to those who suffered so se- verely, many of whom were almost ruined by this calamity. Another black cloud w:hich threat- ened our business last season, in addi- tion to the calamity of the coal strike, was the arbitrary action of the ex- press companies in advancing rates on the shipment of cut flowers to an ex- orbitant and almost prohibitory extent. The trade was greatly alarmed, and a storm of protest arose in all sections of the country. Florists' clubs, local committees, and private individuals all took an energetic hand in resisting the exactions, and the national Society gives full acknowledgment to all this assistance in securing the victory which it happily gained after several months of energetic effort. Special acknowl- edgment is also due to the valuable and faithful work performed in this connection by the society's special com- mittee, Messrs. May, O'Mara and Sher- idan. On the whole, the past year has been one of progress and prosperity, and there seems every reason to believe that the upward tendency will con- tinue. I am not going to preach to you about the inevitable reaction which they say is bound to come some time, but will content myself with a word of caution to hold something in re- serve. During a season of remarkable expansion the excitement is apt to carry us further than is wise or ex- pedient, and in this, as in all other things, it is best not to be as expan- sive as we can, but to stop short be- fore we reach the extreme of our abil- ity or endurance. This remark is inspired by the way things are develop- ing in the Middle West. Glass is be- ing erected so fast and general busi- ness is expanding at such a rate in that section as almost to make an Easterner's head swim. I have traveled considerably over the Western section in the past year, and have to acknowledge that we in the East have but the faintest con- ception of how things have been de- veloping, especially in the production of cut flowers. It is simply astonish- ing, and we must extend our congratu- lations and endeavor to sit as grace- fully as we can on the back seat here- after. I may remark, however, that the development in the culture of fo- liage and flowering plants does not seem to have kept pace with that of cut flowers. Plants will probably be the next department taken up by our enterprising friends in the West, and will tend to diversify and steady the business. Claims of S. A. F. on Trade Support. Looking back over the development of the past 19 years, we must all feel that the progress would have been much slower if there had been no So- ciety of American Florists, with its an- nual conventions, its discussions of timely topics, the swapping of ideas among the members, each member giv- ing and receiving inspiration for furth- er progress, giving and receiving coun- sel of untold value, and laying the foundations of success, not only for themselves, but for all those of their neighbors, who in turn profited by their good example. Those pioneers of progress who attended the conventions in days gone by came from all sec- tions of the country, and when they went home and put their new ideas into effect, all their neighbors saw it, and went and did likewise. And so the good work went on all over the land, quietly and unostentatiously, but none the less surely, until we see the remarkable expansion of the present day. And yet how few of those stay- at-homes ever give the Society the credit for all the priceless benefits they thus received from it. Every member of the trade owes a debt of gratitude. to the Society beyond money and beyond price, and they owe it to their profession to do their share for the general advancement. One's first duty is to look after his own in- terests, of course; but there are other duties besides that of one's family ana one's business, one of which is the duty which each of us ow^es to his profes- sion. I do not attribute neglect of this higher duty altogether to mere sel- fishness. I think a great deal of it comes from want of reflection. If all would reflect on the great silent work the Society has been doing for the past 19 years we would never hear the ques- tion, "What has the Society done?" and instead of grudging the three dol- lars annual dues they would put their hand in their pockets cheerfully to the last man for that small sum and also find the time to attend conventions, and so pay the debt to the Society at least that much. We have made great strides so far, but there are great questions in front of us yet, and we need the combined strength of the whole trade to tackle them. Industry vs. Genius. While reflecting on my visits among my compeers in different parts of the country there is one point that has struck me very forcibly, namely, that the place where packing sheds are clean and tidy and orderly, where the walks are smooth and free from rub- bish, where the beds are without weeds, where paint and repairs are in evi- dence all around, there is the place J?8 The Florists' Hxchange where the prosperous man holds out; showing very clearly that the old- fashioned virtues of industry and thrift are not dead letters in this modern age of improvement and invention, but are still the difficult and narrow paths that lead to success. I admire hard work aided by brains, but I do not forget that hard work comes first, brains after. Brains will, never do anything in this world unless there be some push behind them. An industrious and thrifty worker will beat the born- tired genius every time. In our busi- ness it is not the genius we want so much as the fellow who will take hold with a will and do his share of the daily grubbing, confident that in the long run that is the way to become competent and be able to hold his end up in the race for life. Not that I ' object to genius; about one in five thousand, perhaps, will be a genius, and we can look on and wonder when he comes along; what we have to con- sider now is that we want the other four thousand nine hundred and ninety- nine to be competent and industrious hewers of wood and drawers of water. If the whole five thousand are aided and abetted by higher education into thinking themselves geniuses, life will be half over for most of them before they realize their mistake. Let us start them outright. Union Florists. We hear something recently about the help forming a union, which may be a good thing for the business, and then again it may not. For myself, I have grave doubts about it if the same spirit of antagonism and selfish- ness animates it as seems to be the case in other businesses. I have no objection to any good workman bet- tering his position, if he can, and I think merit should always be promptly recognized; but I cannot see any good in boosting the incompetent man at the expense of his fellows. If a work- man's union will devote itself to im- proving the quality of our help it will be doing a good work, and if the help are bound to have a union we ought to minimize the evil of same by en- couraging them along that line. Most of you have had experience of what a coal strike means, and you can re- alize the damage that a body of irre- sponsible, bull-headed men could do on a greenhouse establishment at a criti- cal time. For damage of that kind there seems to be no protection, and we will have to prepare ourselves as best we may against this threatened trouble. A factory or mine can shut down without much direct loss, but the florist has to keep going or be ruined. Appointments of Special Committees. Among the few remarks which | had the honor of presenting to the Society for its consideration last year I includ- ed a suggestion for a plan to knit our organization more closely together when special work was required on any particular flower. The method previously followed had been to form a separate society, and I agreed with nearly every president before me in thinking that way was not the best that could be devised, and suggested that a committee, with power to add to its numbers, should be appointed, say, on the peony, as a starter; not that that was the only flower on which good work could be done best, but be- cause the interest in it was on the in- crease, and its possibilities in the flor- ist's business seemed capable of being stimulated for the benefit of the mem- bers of our society. The suggestion having been adopted, it devolved on me to appoint the committee, and in that I found some difficulty. I had to cover quite a large field and occu- py several months before I could find nine men to serve on that committee. As finally made up, the committee con- sisted of the following: Patrick O'Mara, Carl Cropp, C. C. Watson, John Farquhar, Edwin Lonsdale, J. T. Temple, Peter Bisset, S. M. Meehan and W. R. Smith. That committee will, no doubt, make its report to you in due course. I un- derstand there has been a question raised as to the committee's power to add to its number from the omission of that clause from the motion, al- though the said motion was intended to give effect to my suggestion — "that a committee with power to add to, its numbers be appointed." This may have hampered the committee, but if the So- ciety wishes to continue the work of the committee the defect can easily be remedied at this meeting. A year will not make a great deal of differ- ence to a committee whose work will be continuous and permanent. The dif- ficulty of securing a committee on the peony arose from, two reasons: First, because few of the S. A. F. members had gone into peonies as a specialty; second, because several of the more prominent peony specialists had al- ready pledged themselves to another organization. While disclaiming all thought of rivalry, we recognize that there is work of a special nature from the florist's standpoint, which our or- ganization can do for us better than the other, which seems to be under the wing of the nurseryman's, society. I would also suggest for considera- tion at this meeting the wisdom of ap- pointing similar committees for the iris and phlox. Both of these families have a future before them, and we want all the information we can get that will help the florist in extending his business along these lines. Nomenclature. In regard to nomenclature, I would again suggest the advisability of reviv- ing the committee. This matter was recommended by the executive commit- tee at its meeting in Milwaukee. The good work accomplished in the past leads to the belief that such a com- mittee has a permanent function in our Society, both preventive and remedial, and I would strongly recommend to the individual members to call the atten- tion of this committee (if appointed) to all instances of duplication or re- naming that come to their knowledge. It is very little encouragement to a committee of this kind to be told they have not corrected an abuse, when the individuals who suffered never took the trouble to call their attention to the matter. Sug:g:estlons by Executive Committee. The executive committee had several important matters before it at the an- nual meeting in Milwaukee, which will come before you in the regular order. Of special importance I consider the arrangement instituted for the meet- ing of State vice-presidents for the purpose of getting in closer touch with each other and with the Society. The wishes of each State as to next in- cumbent can be more readily ascer- tained by this means, also, and I look for good results in various ways from this innovation, and trust each vice- president will be on hand. Another important subject discussed was how to have the business sessions better attended. This resulted in the appointment of a sergeant-at-arms, who, with his assistants, is required to see that all members who can do so be induced to attend the meetings and postpone the discussion of personal or business matters to a more opportune time. This is no new problem, being as old as civilization. We read of the scheme which the ancient Greeks adopted, a rope covered with wet paint stretched from side to side of the street in the hands of two stalwart officers, to compel the crowd to attend the pub- lic meetings; and even in more mod- ern times, among our colonial fathers, the pains and penalties for lounging instead of going to church were se- vere; but while we are not going to be so drastic, perhaps, in our case, we still mean, in all seriousness, to make an earnest effort to do justice to the able gentlemen who have come so far and who have prepared themselves at great pains to address us. The execu- tive committee wish it clearly under- stood that the rule as to ha:ving the exhibition hall cleared during sessions is to be strictly enforced; that it is no mere whim of the sergeant-at-arms, but an ironclad rule that must be obeyed by all, by exhibitors as well as hy visitors. In conclusion. I take this opportu- nity of extending sympathy as offi- cial head of our Society of the fami- lies and friends of those of our mem- bers who have been called from among us during the past year. We feel the loss of their able assistance and wise counsels in the work we are now do- ing: what they have done is graven on our memories and in the records of the Society, and we will ever hold them in remembrance. Secretary Stewart then read his re- port. Report of Secretary Stewart. Again we assemble as a society to sum up the doings and experiences of another year, to draw conclusions therefrom, and determine lines of fu- ture activity; as individuals to meet congenial friends and renew old friend- ships, to gain knowledge' and enlarge our minds by contact and intercourse with the foremost representatives of our profession. It becomes my duty to make report to you of our transactions and our progress as an organization since the hour of our adjournment one year ago, when we said good-bye to beautiful Biltmore and voiced in vociferous cho- rus our gratitude to the good and faith- ful friends we had found in Dixie land. The story of our Asheville conven- tion is told in a book of 210 pages— the largest annual volume ever issued by the Society. Its contents established the fact that our meeting in the South compared favorably in all respects with its predecessors, that tlie accompany- ing exhibition, although of moderate size, was comprehensive and credit- able, and that the customary pastimes and entertainments were fully enjoyed. The list of the year's plant introduc- tions in America, as recorded in the annual report, comprised 19 cannas, 17 carnations, 47 chrysanthemums, 10 roses, 4 geraniums and 18 miscellane- ous plants; doubtless a very incom- plete list, but the best possible with the data at hand. Unquestionably, full and authentic statistics on this line would prove of great service for future reference. During the past year our florists have been confronted with an unusual meas- ure of harassing conditions demand- ing alert vigilance on the part of the national Society. The extortionate prices exacted for greenhouse glass, the notorious coal famine, and the ad- vance in express tariff on flowers "may be cited in particular as inflicting di- rect injury upon the florists' industry. On two of these matters special com- mittee reports are due, hence a brief reference to them will suffice here. Numerous letters from the secretary's office to influential florists, seeking to stir up a movement in favor of Con- gressional action on the glass ques- tion, met with a depressingly scant response. A remarkable evidence of indifference on the part of the florist trade outside of the Society's member- ship, which I feel should go on perma- nent record as a modern repetition of an oft-told story, was furnished after our successful encounter with the express companies. Immediately upon the rescinding of the high rates let- ters were written by your secretary to the numerous florists throughout the country — who had been appealing to the S. A. F., through trade papers, petitions, protests and letters, for re- lief— announcing to them the happy outcome of our agitation, reminding them that this could not have been accomplished without organized effort, and asking that they become members and supporters of the organization in recognition of its substantial services to them. Just one response was the net result. The executive committee met in Mil- waukee on March 17 and 18, seven members being in attendance, and their reception by the Chicago and Milwau- kee brethren was generous and cord- ial. The various departments of the society's affairs were scrutinized, sug- gestions as to our future welfare fully discussed, and progressive measures adopted with a view to bringing every feature of this Milwaukee meeting up to the highest standard. An innova- tion which will doubtless find occasion to speak for itself and demonstrate its utility during the next three days, is the appointment of a sergeant-at-arms, with two sturdy assistants, whose func- tions are to see to the enforcement of the rules appertaining to the exhibi- tion and maintain order in and about the hall and ante-rooms while the So- ciety's deliberations are in progress. The list of plants registered in the secretary's office has been added to during the year as follows: August 25, 1902.— Carnations Wingold and Biltmore, by J. B. Trudo. September 20. 1902.— Geraniums Dou- ble Dryden, James S. "Wilson, Little Red Riding Hood. Governor Stone, Cle- opatra and Goliath, by Henry Bich- holz. September 22, 1902.— Rose Beauty of Rosemawr, by the Conard & Jones Co. October 20, 1902.— Rose Ideal, By Ja- cob Becker. October 27, 1902.— Carnation Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, by Leonard J. Stanko- wicz. November 10, 1902.— Carnation Gover- nor Lowndes, by H. Weber & Son. November 10, 1902.— Rose Canadian Queen, by the H. Dale Estate. November 17, 1902.— Cannas Hia- watha, Chautauqua, Gladiator and Lou- ise, by the Conard & Jones Co. November 19, 1902.— Roses Prof. C. S. Sargent, Wm. F. Dreer, Wm. K. Har- ris, Robert Craig, Edwin Lonsdale and John Burton, by Hoopes Bro. & Thomas. January 31, 1903.— Adiantum cunea- tum Croweanum, by Peter Crowe. March 26, 1903.— Herbaceous peonies: Rosalind, Medusa, Crown or Crown, Originality, Harlequin, Daybreak, Cas- cade, Delight, Felicity, Cathedral, Sun- rise, Dragon's Head, Flamboyant, Bon- fire, Ebony, Crystal Queen, Fantasy, Marble Faun, Apple Blossom, Mayflow- er, Cashmere, Cherub, Bacchus, Diana, Gypsy, Fascination and Fireball. Tree Peonies: Achievement, Wistaria, Ici- cles, Red Cape, Morning Glory, Pano- rama, Pink Silver, Red Riding Hood, Frugality, Red Cloud, Blushing Bride, Coral, Snowstorm, Jacqueminot, White Dragon, Eternity, Meteor, Purple Crown, Rose Queen, Dawn, Pink Per- fection, Mal'S, Celestial, Purple Cloud, Serenade, Crcesus and Abbess, by Su- zuki & lida. April 20, 1903.— Rose Climbing Pillar of Gold, by the Good & Reese Co. July 14, 1903.— Canna Lord Charles Beresford, by Henry Morris. August 1, 1903.— Roses Leo XIII. and Northern Light, by Conard & Jones Co. August 5, 1903.— Geranium The Mas- cotte, by E. Worden. August 8, 1903.— Manda's Golden Pri- vet, by W. A. Manda. Medals have been awarded since last report as follows: November 8. 1902, through the Cin- cinnati Florists' Society, a silver medal to George & Allan for Adiantum cune- atum Georgeii. December 3, 1902, through the New Haven County Horticultural Society, a silver medal to David Kydd for Begonia Kyddii. December 4, 1902, through the Horti- cultural Society of Chicago, a silver medal to Fred Dorner & Sons Co., for Carnation Fiancee, and a bronze medal to Nathan Smith & Son for Chrysan- themum F. J. Taggard. December 14, 1902, through the New York Florists' Club, a silver medal to P. R. Pierson Co., for Nephrolepsis ex- altata Piersoni, and a bronze medal to the H. Dale Estate for Rose Canadian Queen. December 29, 1902, through the Chrys- anthemum Society of America, to E. G. Hill Co., a silver medal for Chrys- anthemum R. E. Richardson, and a bronze medal to Nathan Smith & Son for Chrysanthemum H. W. Buckbee. March 3, 1903, through the American Carnation Society, a silver medal to L. E. Marquisee. for Carnation Fla- mingo, and a bronze medal to Peter Fisher for Carnation Mrs. M. A. Pat- ten. Our total membership, as per the printed list for 1902, was 58 life and 820 annual, 53 less than for 1901. Nine annual members have since taken out life memberships. Seven have been taken from, us by death since our last meeting. Deaths are recorded as fol- lows: W. A. Bock, Cambridge, Mass., Au- gust 19, 1902. J, J. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa., No- vember 25, 1902. F. E. Harris, Wellesley, Mass., Janu- ary 11, 1903. A. Wollmers, Brooklyn, N. T., Feb- ruarv 25, 1903. J. W. Withers, New York City, April 13, 1903. Charles Zeller. Brooklyn, N. Y., June 28, 1903. A. H. Hews, Cambridge, Mass, July 8. 1903. The number of new and reinstated members added during the year 1902 was 107, of whom three are life mem- bers. In these additions the various States were represented as follows: Connecticut, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersev. Wisconsin, Louisiana, Texas and Ontario, one each: Michi- gan, Rhode Island. Tennessee and In- diana, two each: District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland and Massachusetts, three each; Alabama, California. Maine. New York and "\^irginia, four each: South Carolina, flve; Georgia, August 22, 1908 seven; Ohio and Illinois, eight each; Pennsylvania, 15; North Carolina, 16. From the foregoing it will be seen that, notwithstanding the disadvantage of- having moved our center of activity from the thronged Pan-American to remote Asheville, with its scattered constituency, our society is in fairly prosperous circumstances as to funds, membership, and general activity along legitimate lines. It is especially grati- fying to note that the life member- ship list is steadily lengthening, and its permanent fund approaching di- mensions where the accruing annual interest amounts to a substantial sum. "We should not. however, lose sight of the fact that, considering the num- ber of people engaged in horticultural lUH'suits in the United States, our mem- bership is disappointingly small and our sphere of usefulness consequently limited. We should have a life mem- bership of at least one thousand and an annual list of twice that number. How shall we attain it? Thus far all expedients for acquiring the consist- ent allegiance of the thousands of pros- perous florists of our country have pro- duced but minor results, and when ser- vices such as we have been enabled to give this year prove ineffectual, whither shall we turn? In closing this report permit me to express the hope that the results of this convention shall justify all the unselfish, faithful preparatory work which has been done by Society ofHcials and the energetic members of the local florists' club whose favored guests we are to-day. Committee Reports. A communication from the American Postal League advocating the adoption of a parcels post was laid on the table. Letters were read from Montreal and Toronto, the former stating that many Canadian florists hoped to be in St. Louis next year, and wishing a success- ful convention at Milwaukee; the lat- ter, from President Thomas Manton, of the Canadian Horticultural Society, of a similar import. The S. A. F. passed a resolution thanking the Canadians and also wishing for a successful con- vention there. The Legislative Committee presented its report through Mr. May, dwelling more particularly on its successful ef- fort to have restored the express rates existing previous to the advance. The Peony Committee, through George C. Watson, secretary, reported as follows: "In view of the fact that the Peony Committee went to work under the idea that they were constituted accord- ing to the suggestion of the President of the Society, with power to add to their number, and as it appeared, after the publication of the minutes, that they did not have that power, it follows that all they did under a wrong impression remains inoperative. A good deal of preliminary work was done in the way of establishing communication with foreign peony growers, as well as with those interested in the peony in this country. Arrangements were made for a public testing ground in Fair- mount Park. Philadelphia, and a com- mencement made with a collection of fifty-four varieties. It was publicly announced through the press and other- wise that any member of the S. A. F. O. H. could add himself to the Peony Committee without cost, and all that an outsider had to do was to become a member of the S. A. F. O. H. to qualify for membership on the Peony Commit- tee. The 'power to add' proviso on the constitution of a committee natu- rally suggested the idea of associating all those who were interested in the peony and the word 'association' was used to designate the fact that the Peony Committee was more than an ordinary committee, as usually under- stood. After the flaw in the consti- tution was discovered it was thought best not to go ahead any further, but to wait for whatever action the Society might take at the annual meeting. If the Society should validate the 'power to add' proviso, the work can be taken up at the point where it now stands. If the Society decides on some other man to carry out the work, the mem- bers of the present committee will, no doubt, be glad to do all in their power to help things along." Mr. Watson remarked that the re- port embodied his own views only, as no meeting of the Peony Committee had occurred recently. On motion of Mr. O'Mara. Secretary Watson's report was adopted, and the The Flori3t3^ Bxchange l?9 committee continued, with power to add to its number. Closer Relations. William' Scott, on behalf of the Com- mittee on Closer Relations, presented the following suggestions: Sec. 1. Any number of persons, not less than 50, and not less than 25, being mem- bers in good standing of the S. A. F. and O. H.. who shall be interested in horticul- ture or in horticultural pursuits, and who represent any particular flower or particu- lar branch of llorticulture. may be or- ganized as a Section of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horti- culturists. Sec. 3. Officers and Government of Sec- tions.—The officers of any Section shall consist of a president, vice-president, secretary, and an executive committee, composed of the president and secretary, and in addition thereto, three members, who shall be appointed or elected in such manner as may be provided in the by- laws of said Section, and such executive committees shall be vested with the gov- ernment of such Section between its reg- ularly called sessions. Sec. 3. Delegates. — Each duly enrolled Section having a membership of 50 or more in good standing, of whom at least 25 are members in good standing of the Society of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists, shall be entitled to elect one delegate annually who shall serve for one year as a member of the executive board with all the power rights and privileges appertaining thereto, the payment by the S. A. F. of traveling ex- penses of such delegate in attendance on meetings of the executive board being alone excepted. Sec. 4. Annual dues. — The annual dues and membership fees of any Section shall be determined and controlled bv the mem- bers of any Section themselves, and will be entirely separate and distinct from their annual dues and membership tee paid to the S. A. P. and O. H. Anv mem- ber in good standing in any Section shall be entitled to the annual report of the S. A. P. and O. H.. but he will not be en- titled to a vote to take part in the delib- erations of the S. A. F. and O. H.. unless he is a member of that Society in good standing. Sec. 5. Constitution and By-Laws of Sections.— Bach Section shall, in conform- ity with the aims and purposes and the character of the Sooietv of American Flor- ists and Ornam.ental Horticulturists, pro- vide for itself such additional officers constitution, by-laws, rules and regula- tions, as may be required bv such -Section m the accomplishment of its work, and shall determine the date upon which its annual meeting or exhibition shall Le held. Sec. 6. Annual Report. — The secretary of each Section shall attend each annual meeting of the Society of American Flor- ists and Ornamental Horticulturists and at such meetings shall present in writing a full report of the proceedings of such Section, which report shall be incorpo- rated by the secretan' of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horti- culturists in the annual report of this Society. Sec. 7. Plant Registration.— Registra- tion of plants by members of Sections shall be effected through the Registra- tion Department of the S. A. F. and O. H. Sec 8. Special Appropriations. — The boeiety of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists mav from time to time pay to any duly organized Section in good standing, for its use in furthering Its work, such sum as may be voted by its executive board, due regard being had tor the number of members, the aver- age attendance, the amount, character and importance of the work being done and of the needs of the Section, and mav at the order of said executive board con- tribute for the use of any Section, suitable medals, certificates or other awards for new plants of American origin and other products of American skill deemed of special value to horticulture Sec. 9. Scientific Work.— The services ot the regularly constituted legislative botanical, pathological and entomological committees of the Society of American J-Iorists and Ornamental Horticulturists shall be at the dispcsal of anv Co-opera- tive Society making request therefor through the secretary of the S. A. F. Anv expense appertaining thereto shall be paid by the S. A. F.. but a full detailed report of such^ investigation or other work shall be furnished by said Co-operative Society to the secretary of the S. A. F.. and to him only, for the purposes ot record. The matter, on motion of W N Rudd, was referred to the Board of Directors for approval or amendment. Appointment of Ju(lg:es. President Pollworth, of the local club, presented a gavel to Mr. Burton from the Milwaukee florists as a me- mento of his visit to the city. President Burton then appointed the Judges, as follows: Plants. F. Fer- guson. Herman Junge. W. L.' Paulin- sky. Harry Papworth. Otto Spiedel- cut flowers, A. H. Lan.gjahr, B. G. Gil- lett, A. F. Barbe and John Gibson: boilers, Lemuel Ball, J. M. Gasser J. T Kemple; greenhouse appliances, J. S. Wilson, W. A. Kennedy, H. Maltlck; supplies. W. F. Kasting, C. Samuelson. John Westcott; bulbs. William Currie, A. Poehlman. J. K. M. L. Parquhar. Peony Registration. A discussion ensued as to whether the peonies registered and included in the Secretary's report were "new as understood under the Society's consti- tution, and if it was not a fact that the names registered were the English names applied to Japanese peonies which had been distributed before reg- istration was sought." Mr. Stewart responded he was ignorant of the fact that in relation to the present instance a method similar to what he had fol- lowed in other cases of registration had been pursued. In every case he had ac- cepted in good faith the word of the member of the Society registering the plants. In this instance he had taken the further precaution to ask that if anyone knew of any peony on the list which was already in the country under any other name the party would so report to him. Meanw-hile he regis- tered the list provisionally for some two or three weeks, to give all a chance to be heard. No response was forth- coming, and the registration was made in due form. Finally a motion by Alex. Wallace was passed deferring the adoption of that part of the Secre- tary's report relating to Japanese pe- onies until it could be ascertained whether the said registration- applied to new plants, as provided by the So- ciety's constitution. The president's reception was a bril- liant affair, lasting over two hours. Music and refreshments were furnished and everybody was happy. Wednesday, August 19. Morning: Session. (Special Wire to The Florists' Exchange.) The Society reconvened this morn- ing at 10.30. The reports of the judges were read, as follows: Judges Report. .BULBS. E. H. Hunt, of Chicago, exhibited bulbs of Lilium Harrisii. Preesia refrac- ta alba and Chinese narcissus. The last, produced in California, were of good size and very solid. The Misses Wilson, Montgomery, Ala., exhibited bulbs of large flowered Paper White polyanthus narcissus, which were of fair size and clean ap- pearance. The Cushman Gladiolus Company, of Sylvania, Ohio, exhibit two plates of well-matured gladiolus bulbs from early flower stock. The largest collection of bulbs came from Vaughan's Seed Store. New York and Chicago. It included very fine Dutch hyacinths Emperor and double "Von Sion narcissus, which attracted special attention. Tulip and other stock were of good quality. Two cases of Lilium lancifolium rubrum from cold storage were solid and well preserved. Clucas & Boddington Company. New York, exhibited a lot of Lilium Harrisii and longiflorum -n'hich were of very clean appearance and thoroughly ripened. This exhibit included good bulbs of Amaryllis Johnsonii and gladi- oli from. Bermuda: also remarkably w-ell-kept bulbs of Lilium longiflorum from cold storage. BOILERS AND HEATING APPA- RATUS. Herendeen Manufacturing Company, Geneva, N. T., make an exhibit of three Furman new sectional boilers: also one conical boiler. Highly commended. The Lord & Burnham Compay. Ir- vington-on-Hudson. New York, exhibit one round boiler: also new sectional boiler. Honorable mention. Kroeschell Brothers Company. Chi- cago, exhibit one return tubular steel boiler for hot water. Certificate of merit. CUT FLOWERS. Cushman Gladiolus Company. Sylva- nia. Ohio: Exhibit of gladiolus. For collection of blue-ribbon mixture, cer- tificate of merit; for new varieties Princeps and Merceria, certiflcate of merit. Chester A. Olmstead. a new aster, certificate of merit. Arthur Cowee, Berlin,. N. Y.. collec- tion of gladiolus, honorable mention. Florists' Supplies: To M. Rice & Co, and H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadel- phia, certificates on general line of sup- plies. Both of these exhibits were very large and complete, containing many new and meritorious things. Sigmund Geller, New York, and E. H. Hunt, Chicago, very creditable displays ot florists' supplies. Honorable men- tion. J. A. Stern & Co., Philadelphia, wax flowers and designs, and A. Herrmann, New York, metal designs and other florists' supplies. Honorable mention. Reed & Keller. New York, general line of supplies and adjustable plant stand, very useful for decorative pur- poses. Honorable mention. E. Winterson & Co.. Chicago, florists' supplies. Highly commended. C. C. Pollworth & Co., Milwaukee, original wire design. Honorable men- tion. L. Baumann & Co., Chicago, ar- tificial palms and plants. Highly com- mended. Robert Kift, Philadelphia, adjustable flower holder, very effective for deco- rating. Honorable mention. Alex. Klockner. Milwaukee, vase for table decorating. Highly commended. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia.— Ribbon and novelties; very creditable display of ribbons adapted tor florists' use. a large and complete line. Honorable mention. Schloss Brothers, New York.— Rib- bons. Highly commended. M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia.— Highly commended for display of ribbons. Dayton Paper Novelty Company. Dayton, Ohio, and Edwards & Docker, Philadelphia, very creditable display of florists' folding boxes. J. W. Sefton Manufacturing Com- pany. Chicago.— Corrugated box, de- serves special mention; also folding boxes. L. P. Lord's folding and shipping box for plants looks very useful for the purpose. H. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass.— Moss, ferns and other greens. Thomas Collins, Hinsdale, Mass.— Wreathlngs. J. G. & A. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.— Exhibit of hose. D. B. Long. Buffalo, N. Y.— Floral albums, shipping tags and florists' sta- tionery. Honorable mention. Roseville Pottery Company, Zanes- ville, Ohio.— A very fine and ornamental display of jardinieres and pedestals. Honorable mention. William F. Kasting. Bulfalb, N. Y.— " -- Chenille and Immortelle Christmas bells, very pretty and artistic; also a tin enameled cemetery vase and floral shears. St. Louis in 1904. The only city asking the convention for next year, outside of some formal invitations from several parts, was St. Louis. President Ammann. of the St. Louis Florists' Club, read resolutions adopted by that body Inviting the So- ciety, pointing out the principal fea- tures of the city and the 1904 Expo- sition and promising a successful con- vention and a good time. The invita- tion was supported by D. Halstedt. On motion of William Gude the rules were suspended to make the vote unanimous for St. Louis in 1904. The decision was received with acclamation. Robert P. Tesson then read his paper, which -will be found on another page. William Scott moved a vote of thanks, adding that the average florist was not the best bookkeeper, but many most excellent methods of managing one's business could be found in the paper. Mr. O'Mara referred to an ex- perience of the late Peter Henderson, who was unquestionably a successful business man. Like the most of flor- ists, he was not a good bookkeeper, but was fortunate in having an expert in his son-in-law, who called attention to the value of a knowledge of this sci- ence. After listening quietly to the story. Mr. Henderson replied: "I tell you. Jim. if you take in all you can get and watch all that goes out you will not go very far wrong." (Applause and laughter.) The Nominees. Nominees for president were: John P. Cowell. of Buffalo, bv Patrick O'Mara. seconded bv William Scott; E. G. Gillett nominated C. C. Poll- worth, of Milwaukee, seconded by a number of voices; J. W. C. Deake nom- inated John T. Temple, of Davenport, Iowa, seconded by J. G. Esler: Harrj' Bunyard nominated Philip Breitmever of Detroit, seconded by John B. Nu- gent. For vice-president: J. J. Baneke. 200 The Florists' Bxchange nominated by William Scott, seconded by "W. F. Tesson. For secretary: Will- iam J. Stewart, nominated by J. N. May, seconded by Patrick O'Mara. For treasurer: H. B. Beatty, nominated by William Scott, seconded by a number of members. Floriculture at St. Louis. Professor Taylor, Chief of the De- partment of Horticulture and Floricul- ture at the World's Fair, St. Louis, made an address on the subject of floriculture at the St. Louis Exposi- tion. He urged the florists of the coun- try to send for exhibition purposes specimens of the best and newest prod- ucts. Fifty acres are to be devoted to horticultural exhibits, and space is heing rapidly taken up by some of the leading tradesmen. It is the de- sire of the Horticultural Department to lay out the grounds in the most ar- tistic fashion, and he believed that an unsurpassed display will be created. He specially asked that the proper sea- son of planting be held in view by in- tending exhibitors, so that the best results could be attained in the matter of cultivation. Mr. Taylor stated that he was particularly delighted that the Society had chosen St. Louis as its next meeting place. On the Exposition grounds a splendid meeting hall was building, which would be placed en- tirely at the disposal of the Society, also a hall in which to hold an exhibi- tion, rooms for officers and committees and a library, which would contain all the current horticultural literature. This building is located within the grounds, at the south end 'of the Agri- cultural Palace. A large hotel also within the grounds was in course of erection. , i. A vote of thanks was tendered the Professor for his interesting remarks. John N. May then read his paper on ■■Latest Advances in Greenhouse Con- struction," in which he dealt with mod- ern styles of building, giving his views thereupon. His paper will appear in our next issue. C. B. Whitnall, of Milwaukee, then delivered his lecture, with stereopti- con views, on "Decorative Planting of Home Grounds." The subject was ably handled and some excellent pictures were thrown on the sheet. At the close of the lecture the meeting adjourned. The American Carnation Society. A meeting of the directors of the American Carnation Society was held Wednesday evening in the Plankinton House. Milwaukee, President Rack- ham in the chair. It was decided that the premium list as prepared in De- troit be adopted as a whole. H. M. Altick, chairman of the Mc- Kinley Memorial Committee, made a report and showed a circular letter which is intended to be distributed to individual members. On motion it was decided that this matter be brought be- fore the Society of American Florists at its present meeting. The treasurer was voted a salary of $50 per annum. He will now collect the dues of the members as part of his duties. A sweepstake prize of $25 will be di- vided as follows: Fifteen dollars for best vase of carnations in Class A, and $10 for best vase in Class B. The Lakeview Rose Gardens, James- town, N. T., through Mr. Roney, offer a premium of $50, the subject of award to be decided by the donor Novem- ber 1. . ^^ It was urged that all growers of the white sport of Mrs. Thomas W. Law- son carnation each send six blooms of that variety to the Detroit exhibition, as well as to the trade papers. Notice of this request to be inserted In the premium list. Mr. Rudd moved to have the instruc- tions to the judges and the Society's scale of points printed and given to the judges in their books, the rules adopt- ed previously to be adhered to. The following subjects were suggest- ed as topics for discussion at the next meeting: The management of exhibi- tions, to be introduced by Mr. Rudd. The advisability of exhibiting carna- tion flowers before committees in dif- ferent parts of the country in a man- ner similar to that pursued by the Chrysanthemum Society of America, to be introduced by Mr. Scott. The maintenance of the health and vigor of carnations, by W. Craig. It was also decided that the President be asked to appoint a man (locally) to send in a brief report of the new car- nations exhibited at the various shows throughout the country, including those of the florists' clubs, such communica- tions to form part of the annual report of the Society. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20. MORNING SESSION. The session on Thursday morning opened with a large attendance, con- sequent upon the election of oflicers. The President appointed the following gentlemen as tellers: Messrs. John G. Esler, G. Burgevin. J. J. Beneke and Charles D. Ball. The report of the judges on plants was then read, as follows: Judges' Report. Plants. C. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Pa.— This firm exhibits as usual its well-grown decorative stock. Certificate of merit. Lemuel Ball, Wissinoming, Pa.^Col- lection of well-grown palms, drac^nas, arecas and ferns, the latter including cibotium. Certificate of merit. P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta, Ga.— Exhibits of two well-grown clean plants of Biota aurea nana, and small sizes of Kentia Belmoreaua. Highly com- mended. Robt Craig & Son, Philadelphia.— This firm exhibits a very good collection of decorative plants such as kentias, pan- . danus and dracsenas, also a good specimen of Thrinax elegans, some Dracaena Goldieana, Maranta rosea li- neata, ferns in variety and a very high- ly colored specimen of Ananas sativa variegata. They also show some sam- ples of promising Cyclamen persicura. Their collection of crotons proved the center of attraction in this line, espe- cially the new variety Craigii. Certi- ficate of merit. Peter Crowe, Utica, N. T.— Exhibit of two specimen plants from benches, also a large quantity of cut fronds of Adiantum Croweanum. The committee thinks the adiantum will prove a very valuable variety as a cut fern, a dis- tinct variety of great promise. The committee highly recommends a cer- tificate of merit. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. — As usual this firm makes a very creditable display of palms in al^ sizes, a collec- tion of well-grown araucarias, also a large collection of small ferns and some Eurya latifolia, some Kentia Sanderi- ana, very promising. In ferns Gyuuio- gramma'chrysophylla superba, high col- ored, certificate of merit. Novelties: Asparagus myriocladus, a distinct form of asparagus. It appears to be a cross between Sprengeri and decumbens and a great improvement over both. Cer- tificate of merit. Asparagus plumosus compactus, a chance hybrid between a plumosus nanus and tenuissimus. A valuable plant if it retains its charac- ter. Certificate of merit. New fancy caladiums. Countess of Warwick, un- dulatum, Schwartz, and Mrs. Oliver Ames. These are representatives of a new dwarf type. Honorable mention. R. J. Farquhar & Co., Boston.— Ex- hibit Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Begonia de Lorraine nana compacta in small pots. Honorable mention. L. H. Foster, Dorchester, Mass.— Col- lection of Nephrolepis Anna Foster. This variety appears well as a specimen plant. Certificate of merit. Albert Fuchs, Chicago.— A collection of well-grown decorative plants, includ- ing small ferns, Pandanus Veitchii, and a good specimen of the Boston fern. Honorable mention. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. — Col- lection of well-grown commercial palms. Honorable mention. J. B. Heiss, Dayton, Ohio.— A well- grown collection of small palms. Hon- orable mention. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee.— Kentias, araucarias, fine plants of Co- cos Weddeliana, a collection of small ferns and asparagus. Honorable men- tion. George A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.— Well- grown specimen of Boston fern. Hon- orable mention. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.— Ex- hibit a display of orchids, established and non-established plants. This col- lection represents some very valuable varieties, including Cypripedium Harris- ianum superbum, Laelia elegans, Cat- tleya Leopoldii, vanda coerulea and many other valuable species. Certifi- cate of merit. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.— Exhibits a display of very valuable plants. In orchids are shown Laelia ele- gans, Cypripedium Josephianum, good orm.sTof eattleyas," dendrobiums, on- cidiums and others. He also exhibits a nice collection of stove plants. A nov- elty in his collection is a variegated privet, which, should it prove hardy and retain its color, will prove a valu- able plant. The firm also exhibits some specimens of well-grown evergreens. Certificate of merit for collection of plants, also certificate of merit for pri- vet. Mrs. R. Mauff, Denver.— A nice speci- men of a supposed sport of the Boston fern. Highly commended. A. C. Oelsohig, Savannah, Ga.— Well- grown ficus elastica var, in 3 inch pots, also ficus elactica. Highly commended. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio.— Be- sides a collection of ferns and panda- nus, Mr. Peterson shows some well- grown specimens of begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Adiantum Farleyense. Certificate of merit. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town, N. Y.— Exhibit a magnificent lot of Nephrolep- is Piersoni, awarded the gold medal of this Society last year at Asheville. As it has already received the highest award possible in the gift of this Society, your committee can make no further award at this time. But we wish to say that another year has only further demon- strated its great value commercially, and confirms the judgment of the com- mittee in awarding the plant the first and only gold medal ever given by this society for any plant. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee.— Ex- hibit well-arranged group of palms, ferns and also araucaria pluraosa, con- sidered a novelty. Certificate of merit. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J.— A very creditable exhibit of araucarias, crotons, aspidistras, oranges, ardisias, dracsenas and palms in variety. Cer- tificate of merit. Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. T. — Large collection of decorative plants in all sizes, including palms, dractenas, pandanus, also a very pretty plant of Phoenix Roebelenii, Phoenicophorium seychellarum. Ananas Sativa variegata. Kentia Wendlandii. Certificate of merit. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. — Exhibits some large com- mercial plants, as made up kentias, araucarias, a collection of nephrolepis Anna Foster, N. Piersoni and Boston- iensis, also a nice plant of adiantum Farleyense. Certificate of merit. George Wittbold Co., Chicago.— Ex- hibits a collection of decorative plants of all sizes, including two grand speci- menls of cocos Bonetti. Certificate of merit. Greenhouse Appliances. Greenhouse appliances and flower pots. Certificate of merit were awarded as follows: Leopold Krupp, Chicago.— Greenhouse hanger for shelves and pots. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago.— Ventilating apparatus and improved brace and pipe fittings. Henry F. Micbell Company, Phila- delphla.— New zinc glazing points. Hon- orable mention. Lord & Burnham Co., New York.-^Ad- justable greenhouse posts and im- proved strengthening truss and fasten- ings for greenhouses. C. E. Finley, Joliet, 111.— Flower pot washer. H. C. Chesslan, Richmond, Ind.— Ad- justable pot hanger. A. Dietsch & Co., Chicago.— New con- struction in "U" shaped cypress gut- ter. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich.— Cred- itable display of flower pots and vases. E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago.— Dis- play of garden hose and wagon heat- ers. H. H. Thaden & Co., Atlanta, Ga.— Thaden's wire tendril. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. — Non-freezable galvanized iron valley gutter and drip collector; also for Kramer's patent adjustable tubular .greenhouse construction and wire pot hangers. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg. Pa.— Com- position for gutters and pots zinc caps and systems of sub-irrigation. Chadbourn Mfg. Co., Newburgh, N. Y. — Patent automatic ventilator. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington, N. Y.— Ventilating apparatus, angle iron post and greenhouse putty. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.— Evans challenge ventilating ap- paratus and iron pipe hangers and liv3 pleat's George M. Garland, Desplaines, III.— Garland's iron gutter. Alex. McConnell's paper was read by Wm. Scott, and a vote of thanks ten- dered. Modern Methods in Floral Decorations. By Alesandee McConnell, New Yoek." , The artistic arrangement of floral decorations for best effect is an im- portant factor well deserving the study of the professional florist, especially : the younger generation, who are am- . bitious to become proflcient in their chosen profession. A progressive movement in the ar- rangement of floral effect has been manifest to all observing admirers of the blending of color and the graceful clustering of nature's most beautiful gifts. The incongruous imassing at flowers, regardless of harmony of col- or, ignoring surroundings where it is desired to produce an artistic effect, is frequently the cause of failure and disappointing results. Church weddings of the present day, where the decorator has been given carte blanche or a liberal remunera- tion for his material and artistic skill, are certainly an improvement on the decorations of Auld Lang Syne; no re- flection on the ability and refined taste of the operator of the past. Lacking the material from which to select for pleasing and beautiful effects, set de- signs of decapitated flowers entered largely into the arrangements. Speci- mens of the graceful and stately ken- tia, with its rich, dark foliage, con- trasting in color and characteristic habit, with Areca lutescens; the expan- sive foliage of Latania borboniea and other natives of the Tropics could not tlien be obtained in stately specimens, as to-day. One of the most important factors in church wedding embellishment is the proper grouping of the magnifi- cent palms, elevated to the proper height not in a conglomerated mass, but grouped to show individuality and graceful habit. In the floral arrangements, cut flow- ers with long stems are now, and should be. used wherever most effect- ive— the sacred altar and chancel dec- orated with a tasteful profusion of white flowers and Asparagus plumo- sus; columns or arches, garlanded with the same attractive green, or, perhaps, which is more pleasing in a large hall or church, the glossy foliage of south- ern smilax, introduced in the North a few years ago and now almost in- dispensable to the floral decorator. The lycopodium or Christmas green roping which was considered very es- sential in days of yore is almost ob- solete, excepting for the Christmas festivities. The decorators should ever bear in mind, to obtain a successful result, the treatment of the church should be as pleasing and effective on entering the holy edifice as at the altar. The decoration of the home for the wedding festivities has been somewhat revolutionized. We seldom behold flow^ers contorted in such emblems as cupid's darts, bow and arrow, or balls of flowers massed in solids and sus- pended in some prominent place in the drawing rooms. The ancient wed- dinsT bell appears to be the only remi- niscence of "ye olden time," a.nd its apparent fascinating influence on the fair sex justifies the belief that the old emblem may continue to ring joy- fully for many moons to come. In modern treatment of the house, the same conditions may be adhered to as in the church or hall. The group- ing of the plants, artistically arranged in the parlors in a selected corner, forming a bower, giving sufflcient space for the performance of the wed- ding ceremony; and for the bridal par- I ty to receive their congratulations. The wire frame in the shape of a canopy } covered with green and wired flowers has lost its popularity, and is now sup- planted by the dignified palm. i The banked mantels of growing adi- antum. Interspersed with long-stem- med roses of one color, arranged in a loose and natfiral habit, is much more attractive than -the ancient formal. ' stereotyped arrangement, where so i much wood and wire entered into the ] construction. Garlands of Asparagus plumosus or smilax entwined on mir- rors and wherever effective: orchids with stems in water contained in small glass tubes, to prevent wilting; vases of long-stemmed cut flowers of distinct color, harmonizing with decorations of the different rooms to be treated, are more preferable and artistic than the August 23, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 20 1 former every-day basket arrangement, even if the durability of the flowers were the only consideration. It is gratifying to observe there is less rib- bon used in conjunction with floral decorations than formerly. While rib- bon embellishment is not objectionable, sometimes, on floral designs, it is some- what out of character garlanded with flowers and smilax in the drawing room decorations. The construction, or arrangement, of the bridal bouquets of previous years was formal and compact. I w^ill not reflect so far to the past as to refer to the camellia and tuberose bouquets of thirty-five years ago, with a border of Bristol board paper surmounted by an edging of silk fringe, but contrast the progress in floriculture of later years. The introduction and growing of im- proved varieties of roses, orchids and novelties of every family in Flora's realm, all assist the artist in forming the beautiful and graceful bouquets of the times. Flowers are never more admired, nor do they appeal to us more favorably in decorations of any kind, than when arrayed as near as possible to nature's handiwork. The treatment of the residence for receptions or dinner entertainments is somewhat similar to that for decora- tions for the wedding celebration. Illustrating the decoration for a mod- ern festivity, we cannot do better than describe in detail one of the many which came under our own considera- tion. Groups of palms arranged for best effect relieved by cut branches of For- sythia Fortunei, Spiraea prunifolia and Pyrus japonica, forced for the occa- sion, loosely arranged in concealed vases of w^ater. Mantels and mirrors were banked and treated with the same flowering shrubs, all producing a very pleasing effect. Stairways were pro- fusely garlanded with Asparagus plu- mosus and forsythia, descending to the main floor where the dining room, library, parlors and conservatory were thrown into one great dining room. The tables, which seated 300 guests, were constructed to order, the center portion built separately, six inches he- low the outer sides for the placing of growing orchids in pots. With tubs concealed under the tables, the trunks coming through 12 feet apart, speci- mens of Dicksonia antartica, 8 feet in height, were utilized, their tropical and graceful fronds producing an admira- ble and tasteful decoration. Hidden and suspended in the fronds by flexi- ble wires were many glass tubes con- taining water, each holding sprays of cattleyas. Growing orchids embellished the mantels; festoons of Asparagus plu- mosus interspersed with cattleyas beautified the mirrors and the con- servatory in the background, in bril- liant colors of potted azaleas, shelter- ed, as it were, by the overhanging branches of tropical foliage, completed one of the most original and elaborate decorations of the season. Now as to the accomplishment of success in these "modern methods," it must be remembered that these re- sults can be attained, so far as artistic effects and charming designs are con- cerned, withoat any expensive and elaborate process and with even lim- ited means at one's disposal. If one has the love of flowers and the soul of the artist -within him, as every florist worthy of the name should I have, the "modern methods" become a delight, and the development of a satisfactory contract an easy possibili- ty. Any intelligent florist can succeed who gives proper thought and study to his decorative department, and realizes that herein lies the greatest opportu- I nities for his own development and the j certain growth of his business. One must be alert, progressive, am- bitious, and a student, to achieve last- • mg success in these modern days. With the growth of capital, come greater demands, and larger opportunities, and to fill the demands of the wealthy, I originality, tact and ability to advise must be continually cultivated. There I IS no limitation to the growth of the taste for, and elaborateness of, floral ; decoration. Its future will be a "gl- ' ant" in comparison with what has been accomplished in the past; there is no method" of the present that does not admit of improvement and to be "mod- ern," we must live in the future and grow upward to its inevitable demands. Should time permit. It would be in- teresting to look at another side of our subject, and that is, the achieve- ments of our time in the decorations of immense buildings for national events, such as the inauguration of a president or the graceful testimonies of respect and grief when a hero is buried. But this opens up a fleld that our limited time forbids us to enter. Again, another demonstration of "flor- al decoration" flashes across our vi- sion, and we behold what art and na- ture combined to produce in the glori- ous floral effects at the World's Fair in Chicago. Now comes another ex- position, building at St. Louis, by "modern methods," grander results than were even imagined ten short years ago, and demonstrating to all the world, as it will, that "Flora" is the American Queen, and that in our devotion to her, and in ability to util- ize her handiwork, we lead the na- tions. It would be an interesting study to consider how, under efBcient supervi- sion, the modern methods will be util- ized ill working out the perfected ac- complishments in decorative floral and horticultural achievements, that will make our glorious country in this re- spect the admiration of the centuries. Committee on Finsil Resolutions. The President appointed as a com- mittee on final resolutions: Messrs. E. G. Gillett, W. P. Sheridan and W. F. Gude. Mr. Altick, Dayton, Ohio, called attention to the Avork of the American Carnation League in regard to the Mc- Kinley Memorial and the selection of January 29 as Carnation Day in the United States, a fact which would give considerable impetus to the sale of carnations on that day. He urged that the individual members of the Society contribute toward the fund. This mat- ter was supported by Messrs. Gude and Scott. An eloquent plea was made by Mr. Carmody for the recognition of the carnation as the national flower. Mr. Scott said his attention had re- cently been called to the fact that the government had secured for horticul- tural and agricultural purposes some five hundred acres of ground at Ar- lington, thirty acres of which would be embellished by floral products. He asked that each member should bring before his representative in Congress the need of an appropriation for the department of ten, fifteen or twenty- five thousand dollars for the erection of greenhouses wherein experiments could be conducted by the scientific men of the department. He submitted The following resolution, which was unanimously carried: "Resolved, That inasmuch as the interests which the S. A. F. O. H. represent have many millions of dollars at stake, and inas- much as there are problems in plant nutrition, plant propagation and plant culture which now hamper our inter- ests, and which we believe are capable of solution, which require time and equipment not at the disposal of the practical grower, it is the sense of this convention that Congress be request- ed to appropriate sufficient funds to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to undertake the study and solution of the florists' problems." A paper on "Violet Culture in the West" was read by George F. Crabb, of Grand Rapids. We hope to give Mr. Crabb's paper next week. In answer to a question, he said he preferred the ordinary raised green- house bench, flve inches deep, to the solid bed. Professor Corbett suggested that the Society should establish some system by which it could obtain statistical re- ports of additional glass constructed during the year in the various States of the Union. He told of the difficulty in securing such statistics, and be- lieved that a compilation of this char- acter would result in beneflt to th» association. He said he would under- take to tabulate the information ob- tained and present it at the annual meeting. It was finally agreed that a committee of three be appointed to outline a plan of action. A resolution was passed thanking F. H. Holton, superintendent of the Trade Exhibit, for the able manner in which he had conducted his duties, tending to make the exhibition one of the best in the history of the Society. Professor Corbett spoke of the work doing for the florists and horticultur- ists by the Department of Agriculture, and referred to the limited facilities at his disposal in the conduct of any practical work on behalf of the former trade. He said the department hoped to erect a range of greenhouses in which will be cultivated plants brought in b" the Division of Plant Introduc- tion through its explorers. -A^cther house would be devoted to experl- mental purposes in the way of plant nutrition, the consistency of flowers and other matters of IhLit character. He hoped to be able to g've, with in- creased facilities, more work and time to the special line of investigation, and he urged the Society's co-operation in the undertaking. The appropriation for better equipment of the Depart- ment of Agriculture in the line of as- sisting the florists was thoroughly in- dorsed by Messrs. May and Scott, the latter suggesting that an effort be made through the vice-presidents of the Society, and individually, to ap- proach Congressional representatives on the subject. The parcels post matter was taken from the table and thoroughly dis- cussed by Messrs. O'Mara, Stewart, Scott, Foster and others, the consen- sus of opinion being that, although it might be difficult to combat the rail- roads and express companies, the So- ciety should give the endeavor to es- tablish a parcels post its complete in- dorsement. It was shown that advance- ment could be made along this line by each member of the association be- coming a member of the American Postal Progress League. A question was taken from the box asking the Society to set a standard size for commercial plants that would be uniform, and recommended for use by the wholesalers, so that a better idea would be had of just what was offered. Mr. Cushman suggested that a similar method of determining the size and grade of bulbs might also be adopted, and moved that the President appoint a committee of five to prepare a schedule and weights of cut flowers and bulbs to be presented at the next meeting for consideration. Election of Officers. Election of officers resulted as fol- lows: Three hundred and thirty-seven votes cast, two rejected. For presi- dent, Mr. Breitmeyer received 203, Mr. PoUworth 55, Mr. Cowell 52, Mr. Tem- ple 24. Mr. Breitmeyer was then de- clared president for 1904. The candi- dates for vice-president, secretary and treasurer each received 314 votes. Mr. Breitmeyer's election was re- ceived with acclamation, and he was carried shoulder high to the platform, where among the first to shake hands with him in congratulation was a small Milwaukee bootblack, who Immediately proceeded to wipe off the President's shoes, thus providing him with a clean start. Mr. Breitmeyer made a few remarks requesting the members Indi- vidually to make all the suggestions they can; the officers would be willing at all times to consider these for the good of the Society. (Loud hurrahs.) Florists' Hail Association. The Florists' Hail Asoclatlon met Thursday afternoon. Some amend- ments to the by-laws were decided, among them a change in article 7, ex- tending the time for ffling particulars of loss from ten to sixty days. A sec- tion of article 7, to be designated sec- tion 4, was agreed to as follows: A failure to file proof of loss with secretary within sixty days from date of loss shall release the association from all liability. The old board of officers was re-elect- ed, namely: President, J. C. Vaughan; vice-president, E. G. Hill; secretary, John G. Esler; treasurer, Albert M. Herr. Fred E. Dorner was elected a director in place of William F. Dreer. who has been unable to attend the meetings. Other directors are S. Horan and Joseph Heacock. The fourteenth assessment was ordered March 1, 1904. The officers of the association are con- stituted a finance committee to Invest the reserve funds. Report of the Secretary. On the first day of August, 1903, the 1.187 members comprising the Florists' Hail Association of America Insured an aggregate of 18.217,381 square feet of glass, subdivided as follows: Single thick, 4,026,665 square feet; double thick, 9.678,092 square feet; single thick, extra one-half, 483,308 square feet; double thick, extra one-half, 975.789 square feet; sin- gle thick, extra whole. 1,036.575 square feet; double thick, extra whole insurance, 2,746,501 square feet. The amount paid for losses during the year is below the average, but at the time of making this report upwards of forty losses are in various stages of adjust- ment. These losses will require at least ?5,000 of the reported emergency fund to liquidate them. The receipts for the year ending August 1. 1903, have been: From thirteeen as- sessment, $10,678.86; from new business, as per treasurer's report, $2,685.48; from interest on Investment, $550.62; from re- insurance of glass broken by hall. $72.27; from payment of loan, $2,000.00; from Trl-State B. and L. Association, $2,200.00. Total receipts tor the year, $18,187,23. The expenditures for the year are $4,- 623.34 for losses, $1,741.93 for expenses, $5,177.50 for account of reserve fund. Total, $11,542.77. The cash balance on hand at the close of the year Is $12,761.26, of which $742.01 belongs to the reserve fund, leaving $12,019.25 available for use in the emergency fund. To this should be added $4,000 which has been Invested up- on call, making a total of $16,019.25 on hand for the payment of losses. The reserve fund now consists of $10,- 400.00, Invested, as per treasurer's report, and $742.01 cash In hand, making the total reserve fund on hand August 1, 1903, $11,142.01. Fifty-nine thousand seven hundred and forty-eight square feet of single and 18,- 290 square feet of double-thick glass have been broken by hail and paid for by this association during the past year. Since the organization of the Florists' Hail Association, on June 1, 1887, 680 losses have been paid, involving an ex- penditure of $68,000. The following table may prove Interest- ing to the student of statistics: Sr-- 'Sr,- a*" -a" SSf JsS SS| ^Ss .2 rS ®^-S iSC'S Sas STATES. a a>,H .q p . a§-" SS-" ss- oS-^ ^■o< nS" 1^2 »;K la'" K'" 1 3 3 7 'i 1 New Hampshire. . . Rhode Island 3 Connecticut 10 1 1 Massachusetts . . . . 10 New York 80 n 3 New Jersev 54 9 2 Pennsylvania 65 30 6 1 Delaware . 3 1 1 Ohio .62 47 S 4 Indiana 27 74 17 55 8 6 7 3 Illinois Michigan 17 6 3 1 Wisconsin 27 29 1 2 Minnesota 30 32 9 1 Iowa 64 79 12 16 Missouri 55 93 5 13 Kansas 65 44 99 68 9 3 15 3 Nebraska Arkansas 2 Colorado 36 46 3 North Dakota 6 1 South Dakota 11 6 3 Montana .... 2 3 1 3 1 Wyoming Maryland 11 6 1 Virginia 5 9 2 West Virginia 12 4 1 North Carolina 5 1 1 Kentucky 13 9 3 Georgia 3 Texas 11 2 1 6 i 5 Florida Mississippi 1 Oklahoma Territory 9 7 2 Indian Territory 1 District of Columbia 4 Canada 4 0 4 3 2 New Mexico South Carolina 1 1 The constantly Improving financial con- dition of this association is a monument to the wisdom of the originators of the plan of hail insurance. Besides a reserve fund of $11,142.01, a handsome balance will remain in the emergency fund after the payment of all unadjusted losses. The careful management of the affairs of the Florists' Hail Association bv Its officers and directors deserves the "com- mendation of those who have entrusted their money to the hands of these offi- cials for disbursement and Investment. JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. The^ShootiBs: Match. Following were the prize winners: Forty birds, individual, Albeck, first, with 31: Hippard, second, with 30; Ead- re, third, with 2S; Reld, fourth, with 25; Braik, flfth, with 23; Kirschner, sixth, 22. There were eighteen entries In the contest. Twenty birds, ten pairs: Eadre, 16; Reld, 15; Braik, 14; Albeck, 13. Thirteen entries in this contest. The prizes will be distributed after the convention. The preparations were in charge of F. Schmellng. Everything passed off In the most satisfactory manner. 202 The Plorists' Hxchange THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th, ■ BTENING SESSION. The 1 last session opened with the reading of Mr. Beattie's paper. He spoke as under, his remarlis being ac- companied with lantern slides. Substitutes for Coal and Their Com- parative Efficiency. The use of greenhouse structures for growing plants for profit is limited practically to the last half century, and the problem of warming the at- mosphere within these structures was one of the first to receive attention. I might mention that greenhouse heat- ing began by the employment of or- ganic matter packed tightly together, the heat thus generated being liberated maintaining a moderate tempera- ture within the enclosure. Following this we have the stove and flue meth- ods, then the hot-water system, with its open cement troughs: the cast-iron pipe system, with open expansion tanks, and at present hot . water under pres- sure for small establishments, and steam in its latest adaptations for large ranges of commercial houses and con- servatories. ■It is scarcely necessary that allusion should be made to the phenomenally rapid growth of the greenhouse indus- try in the United States, except as a reminder that here is an industry that represents an important percentage in the total of agricultural production. That which fifty years ago was a nov- elty a;nd a luxury with most persons indulging therein, and a means of financial gain to a very few, has now reached the point where it represents the investment of millions of dollars capital and the employment of an army of people. In the case of a scarcity of fuel it is possible for the management of the mill or factory to suspend operations, draw fires and water from the boilers and close down for an indefinite period without particular loss, except in the delay in filling orders. Not so with the grower of greenhouse products, for with him the lack of fuel for a single hour in excessively cold weather may result in the loss of his entire stock. This fact places the fiorist in a much more criti- cal position during a fuel famine than are his neighbors the manufacturers. It is an old saying that "history re- peats itself," and the past has shown that differences occasionally arise be- tween capital and labor, and these in- variably result in a shortage of some of their products. There is no doubt but that there is plenty of fuel in this country to last for generations, but Na- ture has stored it many miles from where man has contrived to use it, and emergencies must be provided for. For general use in most localities, and un- der ordinary conditions, there is no fuel that will compare with coal, either in price or results. In the time and space allotted I will endeavor to point out some of the meth- ods whereby a temporary shortage of coal may be bridged over, together with illustrations and descriptions of special appliances used in connection there- with. Coal. As coal is the principal source of the production of artificial heat, and so long as it remains the principal source, we will naturally adopt it as the standard by which to measure all other fuels. In order, then, that we may determine the relative value of the various sub- stitutes for coal, it will be necessary, first, that we understand something of the heating power of the various grades of coal and the methods of determining this efficiency. In all our calculations we use the B. T. U. (British Thermal IJnit) as our unit for measuring the heat snven off by the combustion of any fuel. This unit is the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree at and from 32 desrrees Fahrenheit. Reference is also made to the number of pounds of water evaporated from and at 212 degrees per pound of- fuel and per pound of actual combustible. The value of any fuel is measured by the number of heat units that its com- bustion will generate. Carbon and hy^ drogen represent the combustible . por- tion of a fuel, arid its heating value de- pends "upon the pronortion in which these elements are present. All solid fuels contain some inoisture and more or less coinbustible .matter, either sul- phur or ash. The anthracite coals con- tain a moderate percentage of mois- ture, are low in hydrogen, high in car- bon and moderately high in ash; these produce very little flame. Ordinary wood, on the other hand, is high in moisture, comparatively high in hy- drogen and low in carbon and ash. The following table shows the com- parative heating value of the various classes of coals: Water B. T. tJ. evap. Volatile per lb. per lb. Kind of Coal. Carbon. Matter. Coal. Coal. Anthracite 86.00 3.S6 13,220 13.66 Semi-bituminous 73.84 18.56 14,730 14.08 Bituminous 66.00 35.00 13,000 13.50 Lignites 38.7S 40.19 9,670 10.00 It will be observed that as we pass froin anthracite to the softer grades of coal, as the carbon decreases the vola- tile matter increases and the heating value decreases, except in certain of the semi-bituminous coals found in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Vir- ginia, which contain a higher numbn of heat units and are capable of evap- ore ting more water per pound than are the anthracite coals, the highest of these being that known as Broad Top, Pa., containing 14,820 heat units per pound of coal. By reference to the above table of heating values of the various classes of coals we can ascertain the compara- tive cost per thousand heat units at the prices of coal delivered. Assuming the price per ton for the various coals to be that given in the following table, we have: Price per ton Price Cost per 1000 Kind of Coal, ot 2240 lbs. per lb. B. T. U. Anthracite $6.50 .290o. .021936c. Semi-bituminous 4.50 .200e. .013578c. Bituminous 3.60 .156o. .01201SC. Average 015S44c. These figures, however, would not be comparable wiih actual results accom- plished by burning coal under the or- dinary boiler, for they are based upon the theoretical heating efficiency of the coal, according to chemical analysis. The results obtained in burning coal as reported by the United States Naval Fuel Board were as an average for seventeen tests about eight pounds of water evaporated per poiind of coal burned. Upon this basis the foregoing toble should be,. corrected to read as follows: Price Price Cost of evap. Kind of Coal. per ton. per lb. lib. water. Anthracite $6.50 .290o., .036c. Semi-Bituminous.. 4.50 .200c. .026c. Bituminous 3.60 .156c. .0195c. Average 0268c. It should be stated, however, that the above included the raising the water from about 130 degrees F. and evapo- rating it under a pressure of about 2S0 pounds. This would require a greater expenditure of energy and would in a measure compensate for the losses that are common when using coal under or- dinary conditions. Substitutes for Coal. Among the solid fuels that might be named under this head are wood, peat, charcoal, coke, sawdust, spent tanbark, wheat or rye straw, bagasse or crushed cane, corn fodder, corn cobs and cotton stems. Of the gaseous fuels, natural gas. blast furnace gas, water gas and coal or illuminating gas. In the line of liquid fuels there are two, petroleum in its various forms and alcohol. Wood. Where plenty of wood is available It is. perhaps, the best and in the end the cheapest substitute for coal, principally because no special appliances are re- quired for burning it. Perfectly dry hardwo I contains almost as many heat units p ■ pound as does coal, and two cords o ordinary firewood are generally considered to be equal lo one ton of bituminous coal, so far as heating effi- ciency is concerned. The heating eflr- elency of wood varies with the kind, as well as with the amount of moisture it contains. Where an excessive amount of moisture is present in the wood a large amount "of heat Is consumed in vaporizing this moisture: this heat would otherwise be expended in doing the work for which the fuel Is being burned. Peat. In some parts of the country there are large beds of peat that might be used as fuel, "especially if put up in the form of briquettes. The manufacture and sale of briquettes has become an Im- portant industiry in some of the foreign countries where many kinds of fuel are wanting. Various materials are used in the manufacture of these briquettes, among which are lignite, coal dust and screenings, peat, coal tar and products, coke, charcoal and crude petroleum, although almost any of the fuels, except the gaseous, may be made into bri- quettes, the principle use for this . method is the transforming of such substances as peat, coal dust and fine slack into a form in which it may be readily burned. Peat usually contains a high percentage of moisture — 10 per cent, when thoroughly dried and 25 per cent, when air dried. About 30 per cent, of its available heat is consumed in evaporating this moisture. Peat also contains a large amount of ash, 15 per cent, on an average, which very greatly diminishes its fuel valu*. It is, how- ever, about equivalent to good wood as a heat producer, evaporating about 6V2 pounds of water to the pound of peat fed into the furnace. Charcoal. If charcoal be burned in ovens the by-products of its manufacture make the process profitable, but, owing to the limited quantity of charcoal produced, it can scarcely be considered as a regu- lar fuel. There can be no advantage connected with the use of charcoal for heat production, as it contains, as a rule, only about 60 "er cent, of the orig- inal heating value of the wood, and it is more economical to burn the wood itself. Charcoal has about the same heating eflScienoy as coke and anthra- cite coal. Coke. Coke is prepared by the distillation of bituminous coal in ovens or retorts. Unfortunately the same conditions that govern the output of coal also control the production and shipment of coke, and it cannot be depended upon for use as a substitute for coal. Coke has about the same heating value per pound as anthracite coal and burns more free- ly, but does not last so long in the fur- nace. Sawdust. Sawdust can be utilized for fuel, but to get the best results it should be first dried, then burned in a specially constructed furnace. The quantity of sawdust available, however, is not suffi- cient to warrant our giving it any par- ticular attention. With about 50 per cent, of moisture present, and under good draught, sawdust has given an evaporation of four pounds of water, or about 4,750 heat units per pound of fuel. Spent tanbark is similar to and gives about the same results as saw- dust. In the use of both of these fuels it would be advisable to dry them as thoroughly as possible and then burn them, with a small amount of semi-bi- tuminous or bituminous coal to carry the fire. Straw. Either wheat or rye straw has an ap- plication as a fuel wherever it is very plentiful, ZVa pounds being equal to one pound of coal. Since we have assumed in our table, showing the cost of evap- orating one pound of water, that semi- bituminous coal cost $4.50 per ton of 2,240 pounds, and if it requires 3% pounds of straw to do the work of one pound of coal, 7,840 pounds of straw will be required to equal one ton of coal. It would be necessary, therefore, to purchase straw at 5.74 cents per hundredweight, or about $1.15 per ton, in order that the cost might be equal. Corn fodder and cotton stems might be placed in about the same class as straw, and cannot be classed as of any particular importance as fuels. Corn cobs where available in any quantity, can be used to good advantage. No data is available as to the effectiveness of cobs, but experience shows that they are very efficient as a steam generator. Bagasse or crushed cane is often used as fuel, but to be properly burned it requires either to be first dried or else in a furnace that is adapted to its use. This practically covers the range of solid fuels, except, perhaps, a few of minor importance, found in isolated lo- cations only. Gaseous Fuels. Through certain sections of the United States there is to be found an abundance of natural gas. Where It occurs in great quantities it is even cheaper than coal. It Is usually sup- plied on the basis of the cost of doing : the same work with coal, and, as it re- ', quires very little attention, it makes a i very desirable fuel. Very little is known ' regarding the thermal efficiency of nat- ; ural gas, and it varies greatly in dif- ferent localities and between different wells in the same locality. It is esti- mated, however, that 30,000 cubic feet are required to equal one ton of the best coal. With coal at $4.50 per ton, natural gas would have to sell at 15 cents per thousand cubic feet to be on an equality with coal. However, the price would be comparable at 20 cents per thousand, since no fireman is re- quired, at least, not for full time, and there are no ashes to handle. Where government buildings are heated by natural gas the contracts are let upon the basis of the coal required to do the same work, the gas company agreeing to maintain the proper temperature within the building and to supply coal and the necessary firemen in case the gas should fail at any time during the year. Where natural gas is used as a regular fuel it is always wise to have a small supply of coal on hand, as the supply of gas is occasionally cut off by breaks in the main pipe line. Coal or niuminatuig: Gas. This gas is produced by heating bi- tuminous coal in air-tight retorts. Coal gas contains only about 20 per cent, of the heating value of coal, and could not profitably be used except in an extreme emergency. Its production, like coke, is dependent upon the output and de- livery of coal, so cannot be regarded as a reliable substitute for coal. Blast Furnace Gas. Blast furnace gas is that which- is given off by the partial burning of coal in a blast furnace. This gas usually represents about 60 per cent, of the heating value of the coal; its composi- tion, however, is irregular and its use practically limited to the firing of boil- ers connected with the blast furnace establishment. Water Gas. Water gas is produced by passing water vapor or steam over hot coal; this process produces a gas containing about 58 per cent, of the heating value of the coal. There is a system of gas production from, coal, now in use in England and at two or three places in this country, known as the "Mond" system, by which it is claim a great saving of coal is secured. As the difficulties of secur- ing a suiHcient supply of coal increase the consumer will learn to adopt meth- ods whereby greater economy may be effected. In the production of "Mond" gas a very costly plant is necessary, and its use would only be possible in large communities where the interests are largely in common. It is claimed by this company that in the production of power they have attained the ideal of "One Horse Power, One Hour,, One Pound of Coal." This, however, cannot be realized by burning gas under boil- ers, and may be possible only by con- verting the gas directly into power by means of gas engines. "Mond" gas is a highly efficient form of water gas, containing upward of SO per cent, of the heating value of the coal. The gas contains about 140 heat units per cubic foot and a gross ton of rough slack coal produces 140,000 cubic feet of gas, or 19,600,000 heat units to the ton, as com- pared with 32,995,200 heat units in a ton; of the best semi-bituminous coal, or 29,120,000 heat units in ordinary bitu-| minous coal. Although a greater num-i ber of heat units are contained in a ton of coal than in the gas produced from a ton of coal, the heat contained in the gas is much more available than that in the coal, as shown by the re-, suits obtained in the recent tests made by the Naval Fuel Board, in which only about half of the heating value of coal was realized. It is intended, however that this gas shall be produced froir the coal screenins-s and the waste prod- ucts, which are usually sold very cheap- ly, and it is claimed that a ton of thf poorest slack will produce as much gas as a ton of lump coal of the same grade. By comparing the data already giver it will readily be seen that, aside fron" wood and natural gas. where it can b< obtained, there is very little among th* "solid and gaseous fuels that can be depended upon as substitutes for coalj August 22, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 203 ' We now turn our attention to the liquid I fuels, of which there are but two that are worthy of consideration. These are petroleum, either as it comes from the I well or some of its products, and alco- ' hoi. The present supply and the meth- ods of manufacture of alcohol would not warrant its extensive use as a fuel, but the time may not be far distant ; when it may be produced in great quan- I titles from plants, perhaps ten or fif- I leen tons from an acre of ground. The I thermal efficiency of alcohol Is not ex- ( ceptionally high, being about 12,600 units per pound, or 2,000 units less than the best semi-bituminous coal. Alcohol is exceptionally efficient as a fuel, owing j to the fact that most of the heat is I available and very little is lost in the process of combustion. Petroleum. We now coine to the consideration of the most important of all substitutes tor coal— in fact, the only substitute, aside from the wood, that reaches any degree of comparison. During the scarc- ity of coal last year there were many attempts made to replace coal with oil, some few of which were rather satis- factory. There is no longer any doubt regarding the mechanical part of oil burning, but the expense connected therewith is so much greater than with the use of coal as to make it impracti- cal under most circumstances. Last year an oil-burning test was made at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving at Washington under the di- rection of the officials of the Treasury Department. This test was made under a 250 horse-power boiler, and the oil was burned by means of two "Branch" burners. The report upon this test reads as follows: "The result of the test shows that 13.S pounds of water were evaporated from and at 212 degrees F. per pound of oil. That the total amount of oil consumed was 3,323 pounds, which at 320 pounds per barrel, makes the cost, at $1 per barrel, $10.40, and that the amount of coal necessary to evap- orate the same quantity of water as was evaporated by the oil, assuming eleven pounds of water to the pound of coal, would be 4,251.3 pounds, which, at $4 per ton, would make the correspond- ing cost of coal 57.76." In the catalogue issued by the Bab- cock & Wilcox Company we And the following statement regarding the rela- tive value of petroleum and coal: "Pe- troleum has a heating capacity, when fully burned, equal to from 21,000 to 22,000 per pound, or, say, 50 per cent, more than coal. But, owing to the abihty to burn it with less losses, it has been found through extended ex- periments that under the same boilers and doing the same work a pound of petroleum is equal to 1.8 pounds of coal. The experiments on locomotives in Rus- sia have shown practically the same value, or 1.77. Now, a gallon of petro- leum weighs 6.7 pounds (though the standard buying and selling weight is 6.5 pounds), and therefore an actual gallon of petroleum is equivalent under a boiler to twelve pounds of coal, and 190 standard gallons are equal to a gross ton of coal. It is very easy with these data to determine the relative cost. i At the wells, if the oil is worth, say, ■ 2 cents per gallon, the cost is equiva- lent to $3.50 per ton for coal at the same place, while, say, at 3 cents per gallon, the lowest price at which it can be delivered in the vicinity of New lork, it costs the same as coal at $5.70 per ton. The Standard Oil Company estimates that 173 gallons are equal to a gross ton of coal, allowing for inci- dental savings, as in grate bars, cart- I ing ashes, attendance, etc. The experiments Just completed by the Naval Fuel Board are the most comprehensive and thorough of any I that have ever been conducted. As an average for fourteen tests with crude I od as fuel, 11.60 pounds of water were , evaporated from about 120 degrees F under a pressure of 279 pounds, to each pound of oil burned. This is compared with the results of seventeen coal tests, in which the average evaporation was s.l^ pounds of water to each pound of coal burned. This evaporation, in both cases, as will be observed, took place at a very high pressure, and included the heating the feed water to the point Where it was evaporated. . The equiva- lent evaporation from and at 212 de- grees F. for the oil would be 13.30 pounds of water per pound of oil, and for the entire 17 tests with coal the equivalent evaporation would be 9.21 pounds of water per pound of coal. In these coal tests three grades of coal were used— Pocahontas run of mine, New River run of mine and Pocahontas hand-picked and screened. ' During the first three tests with Pocahontas run of mine, having a calorific value of 14,067 heat units per pound of coal and 15,391 units per pound of combustible, there resulted an equivalent evapora- tion of 8.65 pounds of water per pound of coal fed into th furnace. The sec- ond three tests made with the same land of coal, but with a slightly higher heating efficiency, produced an equiva- lent evaporation of 9.40 pounds of water per pound of coal fed into the furnace. The following three tests made with New River run of mine, having a calor- ific value of 14,841 units per pound of coal and 15,684 units per pound of com- bustible, yielded an equivalent evapo- ration of 9.36 pounds of water per pound of coal fed into the furnace. The re- maining eight tests made with Poca- hontas coal, hand-picked and screened, with a calorific value of 14,992 units per pound of coal and 15,475 units per pound of combustible, yielded an equivalent evaporation of 9.30 pounds of water per pound of coal fed into the furnace. Taking the general average equiva- lent evaporation for the 17 coal tests of 9.21 pounds of water per pound of coal fed into the furnace, we have 20,360.4 pounds of water evaporated from and at 212 degrees P. to . each ton of coal consumed. Calculating the cost of coal at $4.50 per ton, we have a rate of .0216 of a cent per pound of water evapo- rated. To evaporate the same quantity of water, using oil as the fuel, as was evaporated by a ton of coal would re- quire 1,551.1 pounds of oil. Calculating 320 pounds of oil to a barrel, we have 4,85 barrels of oil, equaling one ton of coal. Owing to the fact that oil can be burned much more economically than coal, we are safe in assuming that four ordinary barrels of crude oil are equal to one ton of the best semi-bi- tuminous coal for heating purposes. With these figures before us, and the price of both coal and oil at hand, we can very readily calculate the compara- tive cost of each. Crude oil is being successfully burned in locomotives throughout the south- western part of the United States, also in all kinds of steam generating appli- ances, wherever near enough the oil fields to warrant. a cheap and plentiful supply. The minimum amount of at- tention required to do the firing adds a factor in favor of petroleum as fuel. In the case of the steamship Mariposa, sailing between San Francisco and Ta- hiti, the introduction of oil -has re- duced the firing force from twenty-two to three men. The use of crude oil is, however, at- tended with several difficulties; it kills animals that take it inwardly and plants with which it comes in contact. Crude oil contains all the more vola- tile elements, including the naphtha, and is highly explosive, and care must be taken in handling it. When burn- ing it in an inclosed furnace explosions are liable to occur should the flow of oil become temporarily interrupted; upon the oil resuming its flow the fur- nace becomes filled with gas, which upon igniting produces an explosion. Where artificial gas is available it is desirable to maintain a small Jet with- in the furnace and near the burner, to serve as a lighter should the oil gas become extinguished. Broken fire brick, which become white hot, will serve to relight the gases. Appliances for Burning: Oil. There remains no question regarding the mechanical application of crude oil m generating heat under boilers, and the only drawback to its general adop- tion are the limitations imposed by the supply and cost. With a sufllcient sup- ply in view, however, the limitation of cost may be disregarded during a short emergency period. During the shortage in the coal sup- ply last year a great number of de- vices for burning oil were placed upon the market, and many an "oiled brick" scheme was imposed upon the public. The advantages claimed for many of the so-called oil burning outfits by those who had them for sale were re- markable, indeed; plenty of heat with half the cost of coal at ordinary prices, and absolute satisfaction were liber- ally guaranteed. Many such outfit, that cost, perhaps, $2 to manufacture, was installed at a price ranging from $10 to .$50. It is needless to add that most of these were aftei-ward discarded, and many of them are now to" be found in the Junk shops. In burning oil it is necessary to either transform it into gas and mix with the required amount of air before it is burned, or to spray or atomize it as it is fed into the furnace. The object of a burner, in the use of oil as fuel, is to get the oil into a finely divided state and to get the particles in direct contact with the oxygen of the air. The atomizing may be accomplished either by means of steam or com- pressed air, the steam being the sim- pler where the burner is used in con- nection with a steam boiler. In a large heating plant, where low pressure steam, is the method used, it would be necessary to install a small auxiliary boiler to furnish high pressure steam with which to feed the oil burners used under the low pressure boilers. Where electric power is available a motor- driven air compressor could be used to furnish the supply of air for atomizing the oil. The hi=-her the temperature of the steam or air used for atomizing the oil, the greater will be the efficiency of the burner. The Oil City Boiler Works burner, used by the Naval Fuel Board during the first eight oil tests, vaporizes the oil by means of compressed air. The Hayes burner, used in test No. 9, em- ploys steam as the atomizing agent. The Oil City Boiler Works burner, used in tests Nos. 10 11 and 12, requires steam to spray the oil. The F. M. Reed burner, used in tests Nos. 13 and 14, %'olatilizes the oil by means of steam, after which a supply of air is added before leaving the burner. The cost of these burners and the expense of their installation can be had by addressing the manufacturers. A very simple and efficient burner can be constructed in the following manner: Procure an ordinary flange union, bolt together with thin iron washers between the parts in order to hold them separated about 1-32 of an inch; close one end by means of a cast- iron plug and push down the other end to not less than one or more than two inches; this forms the burner, and it should be placed in the center, or per- haps a little toward the front of the firebox, and upon the grate bars. The bushine- should form the lower end of the burner, and should be screwed to the top of an elbow attached to a pipe that makes one or two turns around the firebox; a steam connection froj-n the top of the boiler is made to this pipe, and the oil is fed into this steam- pipe through a tee, to which is at- tached the oil supply, the connection being made Just outside the furnace. The oil supply should be controlled bv a needle valve and the flow accom- plished by using a closed tank for the reservoir and compressing the air in the top of the tank, the oil being drawn from the bottom. To start this apparatus, steam is first gotten up on the boiler by means of a coal or wood fire; first the steam and then the oil are started through the burner and the coal fire allowed to burn itself out. In experiments recently made with an eisrht horse-power up- right tubular boiler, burning crude oil, an even flame of yellowish color, with a blue tint, was secured, which worked the boiler to about two-thirds of its maximum capacity; the burner used w-as made from a two-inch flange union. In this test no smoke was given off. For a larger burner a three or four inch or even larger union may be used, or two or three smaller unions connect- ed together. The greatest difficulty with burning oil occurs when the in- stallation is under the smaller class of hot-water heaters, such as are used In the moderately small greenhouse plants. In that case it is necessary to generate the gas by passing the oil through a heated coil or retort and then burning it by the "Bunsen" method. There are a number of makes of burners designed for the direct generation and combus- tion of oil, but none of them gives a perfect flame, due. as a rule, to insuffi- cient air being mixed with the gas. The flrm of Lord & Burnham Com- pany are agents for an apparatus for burning oil which is rather simple in construction. A closed tank is used for containing the supply of oil, the pipe leading to the retort and 'burner being taken from the top of the tank. To the bottom of the tank is attached a valve connected with the water sup- ply, and as the oil is drawn from the tank it is replaced by the water and a uniform pressure maintained. The oil and water will not mingle, and the amount of oil in the tank Is determined by means of a gauge-glass which ex- tends from top to bottom of the tank. This system might be employed in con- nection with the. use of any burner. A fair degree of success has been at- tained with a Bunsen system of burn- ing refined kerosene, in which the gas was generated in a coil placed in the firebox, the gas being conducted from the coil downward to a point below the level of the grate, where it was liber- ated through an orifice into a mixer, and burned with a clear blue flame Over a wire gauze stretched over the top of the mixer.. This burner, is very effi- cient, but is liable to produce a vibra- tion that is sometimes equal to the noise of a steam whistle. The wire gauze will last but a short time, and should it become perforated, the burner will flash back to the nozzle of the mixer and burn with a white flame. The supply tank should be elevated eight or ten feet above, the burner in order to give pressure, and inlet con- trolled by a needle valve. This system could work well if supplied with air from a pressure blower, as the chief difficulty arises from the inability to mix sufficient air with the gas. Conclusions. That coal is the cheapest and best fuel that the market affords, one pound under ordinary conditions evaporating about IVz pounds of water at 212 de- grees F. That the provision for a liberal re- serve supply of coal is, under most cir- cumstances, the safest method of pro- viding for an emergency. This supply need not be stored near the boilers, and should only be used when coal cannot be secured from the regular sources. The interest on the money in- vested in such reserve supply of coal will be wisely expended. That a pound of dry wood will evap- orate about four pounds of water at 212 degrees F. That wood is in many cases the most efficient substitute for coal during a short period. That where crude oil can be secured at a reasonable price it is' the best and most reliable substitute for coal, and where it can be purchased as low . as $1 per barrel it is preferable to coal at $3.50 and upward per ton. That one pound of crude oil will evaporate 13.3 pounds of water at 212 degrees P., and that one pound of oil lias a heating efficiency equal to that of about 1.6 pounds of coal. Also that the use of oil is clean and economical so far as the flre-room work is concerned, and if properly burned no smoke is pro- duced. That the mechanical part of oil burn- ing has passed the first experimental stage and has proved successful. That there are a number of good burners upon the market, especially of- the sprayer class, usina- compressed air or steam for volatilizing the oil. That a cheap and efficient burner can be made from comparatively inex- pensive materials. That oil can be burned in an even and effective manner, especially under steam boilers of the water-tube class. That petroleum will probably never replace coal for general use. ^ In the discussion, Mr. Bsler ' men- tioned tliat garbage was being used by some cities as fuel. The efficiency and adaptability of natural gas as a fuel for greenhouses was emphasized by various speakers. Two very pleas- ant occasions took place at this ses- sion, when William R. Smith was pre- sented with a gold watch and charm, also a Masonic ring, to replace those stolen from him this week in "Milwau- kee, and when retiring President Bur- ton received a gold watch as a token of esteem for his able conduct in the chair, Mr. Craig made" the presenta- tion fspeeoh in the first-named in- stance in his usual good style." William Currie, of Milwaukee, performing a .similar office regarding the gft to' Mr. Burton. Both of the- recipients feel- ingly replied, and each was visibly affected. Ml. Carmody then read his paper on "The Humorous. Side of the Florist's Life." keeping his audience throughout its delivery convulsed with la:ughter. 204 The Florists' Bxchange The Humorous Side of the Florist's Life. Everything possessing animal life is more or less endowed with a sense of humor, though it is said It takes a surgical operation to get a Joke into an Englishman. It is a well-known fact that horses laugh, hyenas smile; and mankind has learned many mon- key shines and a lot of frolicsome ca- pers from their quadruped companions. The feathered tribe Indulges in many merry antics, and even flies and fleas seem to take great delight in playing tag on our bald heads and tickling us mortals in out-of-the-way jlaces. Lambs gambol on the green, and it is said that men also delight to gamble on the green (cloth) ofttimes till the small hours of the morning. Being endowed with a higher order of intellect, and possessing the gift of speech, mankind has more scope for emotional demonstration than the rest of the brute creation; and often takes the one step which reaches from the sublime to the ridiculous, and in that step frequently dries tears of sorrow with breezes of laughter. In all walks of life incidents both serious and humorous lie along our pathways in parallel lines to darken or illumine our existence, and in my experience I have found the florist vo- cation one that affords an abundant opportunity for the development of these antipod conditions. The florist's vocation leads him into close relations with both rich and poor. His business calls him alike to the pal- ace of mirth and the chtimber of mourning. He decks the funeral bier and the banquet table; he weaves the chaplet of roses that crowns the bride, as well as the wreath of forget-me- nots that illumine the face of the dead. He goes hand in hand with Joy and sorrow, and it becomes his privilege to dispel" sadness with buds of promise that bloom into flowers of peace and gladness. In the monotony of daily business the florist's surroundings are such that humorous incidents are of frequent oc- currence, and both salesroom and pot- ting shed are alike arenas of mirth. No florist but has had in his employ queer characters as well as cranky customers, who furnish numerous ex- amples of the ridiculous. One source of levity is the mangling of plant names. I had at one time an "Oirish- man" in my employ, one O'Neal by name, who was a good workman and a weil-posted grower, but absolutely indifferent as to the names of plants. When asked the name of any plant out of the common line by visiting customers, it was sure to be a Rorum Snoram Grandiflorum, a Japanese Jin- cum, a Rodus Sidibus, or some other outlandish cognomen, of which he had a large vocabulary. A Gloire de Dijon rose, with him, was a Glory to John. When I would take him to task for these pranks he would say: "Sure, begorra, I grows plants; I don't grow names; and if I did know the right name, and give it to them scalpeens straight, they would be none the wiser. A divel a hate o' gud it 'ud do 'em." I was once asked for a sweet Jureen by a colored gemman. He said he wanted it fur his ginney. I found out after some investigation that he want- ed a rose geranium. An exquisite lit- tle lady customer called for a maiden prayer fern. She said it was a very rare plant; a friend of hers had the only one she had ever seen. I later discovered it was an adiantum, or maidenhair fern, she wished to see. A tall, awkward-looking countryman from Posey county came into my green- house one day, and after looking around for an hour or more, his at- tention was centered on a peculiar- looking specimen plant, which seemed to excite his curiosity. Calling to me. he said: "I say, stranger, what in the dickens is that thar thing?' That is a Bryophyllum calycinum," said I, "and a very unusual plant." "Well," re- plied he, "I never seed anything like it afore; but that are Just what 1 thought it wor." One season I had for a flreman, host- ler and all-round worker, a native of east Tennessee, very illiterate and with very little memory for anything. One day a clergyman and his wife visited the greenhouse, and being attracted by the beauty of a double flowering begonia, inquired the name of the plant of this man, who at the time was the only person present. His reply was; "Well, now, I ain't real cartain sure, but I thinks as how it are a specimen of some sort or another." The lady enjoyed his rather original reply, as she told me after, and added the inci- dent to her list of good stories. I had a boy— we will call him John— whom I took to teach me how to run my business. Well, he was a case never to be forgotten. The monkey tricks that boy played would often lay the genuine animal in the shade. He soon learned the peculiar properties of a certain plant, namely, Caladium ar- boreum odoratum. The smallest piece of the leaf stem taken in the mouth has the effect of the Indian turnip; it produces a sensation like one has swallowed a galvanic battery and all the chemicals. He would dose the boys that came around the potting shed with this plant, getting them to eat it under the name of Mexican sugar cane, and at times would have a gang of them all spitting and drooling and vic- ing with each other in making uncom- plimentary remarks regarding John and his sugar cane. It was fun for John, but tough on the boys. One bright Spring day John was plunging pot plants in a spent hot bed which was full of immense fat angle worms. Near him, seated on the upper edge of the frame, was a good big girl, chinning him for a bouquet. Becoming tired of her importunities, and wanting a lit- tle fun, John picked up a fine plump wiggler, the size of a small garter snake, and with the remark, "Does birdie want a worm?" gave it a toss in her direction, with an aim so true that it dropped down between the girl's high standing collar and the back of her neck. Up into the air went 150 pounds of girl, with a yell like a Com- manche Indian; then a streak of calico and ribbon made a rush for the pot- ting shed, which was the nearest cover, with a squeal at every Jump, while John cut all sorts of capers over the poor girl's antics. I think a disrob- ing took place, but don't know, as I thought best not to follow the girl; but John said he found some ribbon and pieces of corset string after she had left. In the florist business there is a great chance of misrepresentation and swind- ling the public, and there are many unscrupulous people who make it their business to sell all sorts of imaginary things, backed up with gaudy colored pictures, and give next to nothing in exchange for good money. One early Spring a flne-looking woman canvassed our city selling red, white, yellow and blue tuberoses. A lady customer of mine, who had patronized her, told me of the rare purchase she had made, and wanted me to grow her tuberoses on shares. You may well know I was very much amused, but I told her that I would do so if she would take the colored ones and let me keep all the white ones for myself. This she read- ily consented to. The result was I got all the bulbs and she had nothing but experience. Two years ago I was out m Colo- rado, at a small town about forty miles from Denver, and calling at the house of a friend I found the lady bargaining with a well-dressed man for some plants and roots done up in paper and pieces of rags, which he represented as fine clematis and choice shrubs from a Denver nursery. The lady had al- ready made a purchase to the amount of $5.00 or more. After the gentleman had left she asked me. knowing I was a florist, what I thought of the plants. I told her that there was no clematis in the lot, and the whole bunch, I thought, was a collection of weeds and shrubs pulled up from the ravine not far from her house. "Oh, no," said she, "that could not be; he was too much of a gentleman to do such a thing." The following season I was back at the same place, and asked the lady if her clematis had bloomed yet. She gave me a sickly smile, and said; "You guessed the character of the man, as all I got was worthless weeds." Yes, of course, I laughed, and said "I told you so!" with that air of superiority which belongs to us florists. In the early days of my connection with the florist's business, our custo- mers had little idea of the value of cut flowers. During the holidays, one Winter, a girl of about thirteen years came into my flower store, bringing with her a good-sized market basket. She broke loose at once with: "Ma's in a hurry, and v ants flfteen cents wath of orchards; and if yer ain't got any orchards she said giv her some stursions and schinele roses, and put in some fern leaves and flve cents worth of smilax." I told the little lady my 15-cent orchids were not in bloom yet, and that 15 cents would buy Just half of a Marechal Niel rose. She looked quite dazed, and when I further told her roses were worth $2.00 per doz- en, she went away muttering something about stingy folks. I thought she had reference to her mother. It was a common practice for my patrons to endeavor to impress upon my mind that they were buying flow- ers to give away; therefore, I should sell them, at reduced rates. My reply generally was "that is the difference between you and me. You are the giver and I am the seller; you must not expect me to be giver and seller both. The more you pay for them the greater the gift, and the greater the satisfaction you should feel in giv- ing." Close dealing in those days was a rule, as per example: A lady came to my place one day in quest of a floral tribute for her daughter, who was about to graduate at the high school opening. When I told her it would cost from $1.00 to $5.00, she lost her breath, and came near fainting. As she regained consciousness she gasped in smothered tones: "I wouldn't mind 25 cents or even 50 cents, if I could get some nice carnations and roses, and a lily or two in a good-sized basket; but I reckon I'll have to make her some paper flowers, as I cannot afford such extravagance." My sleeves were full of laughter, but I kept a straight face as I casually remarked that as it was a literary entertainment and her daughter had a paper to read, perhaps paper flowers would be appropriate, but thought she had better ask her daughter which she would prefer. She said my advice was good, and so de- parted in good humor. Then the fun that was up my sleeves burst out, and I laughed good and long. I am not a professional mind reader, but I felt there would be a hothouse where that woman lived that night; and sure enough, the next day the lady came back looking very meek, for with her came the daughter, a tall, strawberry blond, with hazel eyes, full of fire, de- noting an up-to-date girl of the pe- riod. The first thing she said was; "Mr. C, did you advise my ma to get me a paper flower bouquet for the com- mencement to-morrow night?" "Cer- tainly not, miss; I simply advised her to consult with you regarding the mat- ter." "There, ma, what did I tell you? Paper flowers," she hissed out in dis- gust, "for me, a graduate, with high honors! Ma, ain't you ashamed of yourself? Would you wish me to ap- pear so ridiculous? Mr. C, you make the nicest basket of flowers you can for $5.00, and if ma won't pay for it, I will." When left alone I laughed again, and patted myself on the back for being an expert diplomat as well as mind reader. Many very funny things occur in connection with floral tributes at most funeral occasions. You have all heard the relative beauty of different floral offerings discussed, and the character of the giver will generally come in for comments. "The stingy things, it seems to me they might have given some- thing better than that." Or another will whisper: "Just see what extrava- gance in them getting such a flne piece as that big pillar. They'll go hungry for a week— if the florist gets his money." An amusing story is told of an Olr- ish lady whose late husband was re- ceiving the honors of a dacent wake. They had commenced life at the bot- tom of the ladder, but by Dennis get- ting Into politics and other Jobs he had attained the position of alderman of his ward, and the wealth that gen- erally goes with the position. As a natural result many and beautiful were the floral offerings the bereaved widow ^ had to Inspect, and comment upon, as they arrived one after another. "Ooh 1 a hone, arn't they beautiful Jist? See | that great cross of the Blessed Savior, and the wreath made with roses so pure and beautiful. Just like Dlnny dear. An' that swate harp iv Olre- land, an' the gates-a-Jar. Sure, Dinny, darlint, has passed Peter's gates, an' i is in Heaven playing a harp this min- '■ ute. Peace to his soul." ' All at once a change came over the, : tearful face of the woman as a hand- some anchor was brought in for in- spection; her tears were at once dried by the fire of wrath. "Holy Mother, Just look at that thing. Bad scan to the provoking divll that sent that pick. Ooh, sure, and don't Oi wish Dinny was aloive here fur a few minutes Jlst to bate the divil out of the blaggard who sent that pick; Just because poor Dinny used to work on the strate. May Old Nick fly away with him! Who is the spalpane? Lave me get at him! Oi'U scratch his two eyes into one!" When It was explained to the en- raged widow that the emblem was an anchor of hope instead of the symbol of labor she had in her mind, she was quickly appeased, harmony reigned again, and Dinny was dacently in- terred. The demand for special funeral em- blems applicable to the vocation of the deceased ofttimes taxed the inventive genius of the florist, and some of the pieces suggested by the surviving friends ofttimes seemed very ridicu- lous. A butcher in our vicinity being in condition for a funeral, one of his Inti- mate friends came to order a floral offering, and Insisted on its being in the form of a cleaver. It occurred to me that such an implement was hardly the proper thing, but no one could tell the road he went, or the condi- tions he would encounter at the end of his route. Perhaps It was the very thing he would need! A commercial traveler having been assigned a new territory in the un- known world, I was asked by some of his friends to make a floral grip for his funeral ornamentation. "Did he die of the grip?" asked I. "Oh no! But as his satchel was his constant com- panion, we thought it would be a very appropriate emblem, for this sad oc- casion." "All right," I replied, "it shall be made, but will I flll it with light underwear, or do you think something heavier would be needed?" Not know- ' ing his destination, they failed to ad- vise, so I, as a precaution, the man being an acquaintance of mine, I flUed the grip with wet moss, which you know has a very cooling effect. To an Englishman I am Indebted for the following story. Illustrating a case of ignorance of the nomenclature of ; plants. A got-rich-quick lady in Eng- land was possessed of a hobby for fhe ! cultivation of choice plants, the names of which she was apt to distort and ! garble In the most ridiculous manner. ' A nobleman whom she was showing 1 through the conservatory, observing her weakness, and wishing to have some fun at her expense, asked if she had ever had a specimen of the Scabii Septannis. "Oh, no! I used to have it very fine, but I gave it to the Duchess of Sutherland, and I know her grace would oblige if you expressed a desire for It." When you comprehend Scabii Sep- tannis is Latin for seven years' itch, you will be apt to enjoy the story, un- less you are too English to draw the proper conclusion. We might continue these stories to a great extent, but we have taken up enough of your time In this manner for this occasion, and think these will sufllce to prove that few vocations af- ford greater opportunity for enjoy- ment than does the florist's profes- ! sion. [ Now, let me add, that to woman— Oroa bless her!— we are wholly Indebted for ; the very existence of our profession. They are really our sole patrons, for | what they do not buy, the men buy because of them. It Is my opinion that flowers were the after-thought of the Creator, and were made for woman's especial pleasure and adorn- ment. I doubt If flowers were in exist- ence prior to the advent of woman, for there was no demand for themi; but God having made woman to please man, flowers were then made to please woman. There is no woman who is, not fond of flowers and gems for adorn- ment of her person, and flowers are Na- August 22, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 205 ture's own gems with which she beau- tifies the earth. F lowers are but Nature's Gems, L oaned to us of mortal realms. O ui'selves with them we'll beautify, 'Round our homes we'll multiply A 11 their bright entrancing gleams, Li ighting up our waking dreams. G ems are they, for though they fade, E ach bloom has its history made; M emeries are immortal. Yes, flowers are the radiant gems That deck the fields when Spring re- turns ; Then Nature weaves fair diadems Of blossoms sweet and emerald ferns. Pearls and rubies together meet When dewdrops rest on roses red; Diamond gleams in vain compete With gems which glow from Flora's bed. In the civilized world the florist is the honored attendant and companion of his fellowmen, from the cradle to the grave. He is at the christening of the infant, at stated periods of the youth's education he is called for, and when the young man steps to the front, a graduate, on the platform of some high school or college institution, and shies his castor into the arena of public Ufe to do battle in the world of busi- ness, he finds encouragement in the florist's handiwork tossed him by lov- ing hands. In love-making the florist is Cupid's right bower, and ofttimes the joker to trump the best card of a lover, with flowers from a rival who knows the value of the florist's art. At the wed- ding he lights the flre on Hymen's altar and twines the garland of roses that binds two loving hearts together tor life (unless separated by the scis- sors of divorce) ; and when death en- ters the door he mitigates sorrow with the sweet incense of flowers which rises to the soul that's fled. To conclude, there should be no pessi- mist in the florist's profession. The Creator has made you his chosen peo- ple to carry on His divine work of creation. The building of cities, and labor in the channels of commercial pursuits is man's work; but they who make Nature a study, and, in obedience with her laws, plant and propagate to bring from Mother Earth new beauties to cheer the souls of their fellowmen, are doing God's work in completing this world left by the Creator in an unfin- ished state. Every park, with its lake- lets and drives, its beautiful landscape scenery, and beds of flowers, and its terraces, are all in the line of God's work left for man to accomplish. Every flower that blooms under your care is a smile of recognition of your labor. Keep on with your good work of creation and decoration; also learn to cultivate happiness as you go through life, and with good deeds turn sorrow into gladness. Beautify that part of this world over which you have control, and when you slide off this earth may you alight somewhere on a bed of roses, spiritual flowers of your own cultivation, gone before, awaiting to welcome with their sweet perfume your entrance into that land where all is joy and gladness. (Applause.) The Committee on Final Resolutions tendered thanks to the Mayor, the j Milwaukee Florists' Club, to Mr. Hel- ton, superintendent of the Trade Ex- I hibit, to the essayists, the daily press * of Milwaukee and to the ladies, who had added so much to the pleasure of the occasion. The meeting adjourned at 10.30 p. m. MARKETINfi TAGS! FOR CUT FLOWERS. jrsx -WHAT Yor meed. For Sample and Prices, Address THE FLORISTS' EXGHMGE, *5?E"^^oil?' THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now ready. "Write for partlcnlftrfl. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANCE, 2 Dutnt St., N Y Friday, August 21. The program laid out for the enter- tainment of the delegates on this day was extensive and elaborate. As guests of the Milwaukee Florists' Club, they assembled at the Goodrich Docks, where, at 9 a. m., the good steamer Virginia sailed for Chicago. On board they were entertained by the Milwau- kee Florist Club. A buffet luncheon was served while going down the lake. Arriving at Chicago, the S. A. F. O. H. delegates and their friends will then become the guests of the Chicago flor- ists, seedsmen and allied trades. There will be "open house" at 62 Wabash ave- nue, where eatables, drinkables and smokeables will be dispensed while whiling away the afternoon. The ladies will be met at the docks by the Chi- cago committee, their baggage will be taken care of without cost and a free bus ride provided to any hotel desired or to the "open house." A banquet will be spread in the Auditorium An- nex, commencing at 6 p. m. The even- ing to be concluded by a trip to the Coliseum, where a grand concert will be enjoyed. Surely, this is genuine West- ern hospitality. Particulars of how it went off in our next issue. Meconopsls Aculeata. Most of the meconopsls are interest- ing and showy plants, but the subject of this note, although one of the dwarf- est, is nevertheless one of the pret- tiest of this genus of papaveraceous plants. It is commonly called the prickly poppy, and it is well named, as its leaves and flower stalks are covered with tiny prickles. The flow- ers, which are about two inches in diameter, are of a beautiful purple color; and the bunch of yellow stamens in the center makes a charming con- trast. It is a native of the Himalayas; and it is rather curious that out of the five best known species of meco- nopsls four of them come from the same region, while the fifth. M. cam- brica, is found in Wales. Nicholson, in his Dictionary of Gar- dening, says of M. aculeata that it is a biennial. While that is true of M. nepalensis, simplicifolia and Wallichii. the other Himalayan species, it is not true of the one under notice. I have cultivated M. aculeata for several years and found it to be distinctly perennial. The leaves die during the Winter, but the plant makes a distinct crown. The plant figured was raised by me from seed sent from the Himalayas and the photograph was taken by me when the plant was flowering for the second time, proving conclusively that it wasn't a biennial. It is still quite a rare plant, only being found among- the more complete collections of hardy plants. I have not yet tested its hardi- ness in this section, but intend to do so, and have no doubt but that it will prove moderately hardy. W. H. WAITE. CANADIAN NEWS FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. DOVER, N. H. — E. A. Corson is building a new greenhouse. MASON, ILL.— J. Beech is building an- other greenhouse. WHEELING. WEST VA.— B. O'Neil is building two new greenhouses. ESSEX, CONN.— Frederick Scholes i?. adding two greenhouses to his plant. RICHFORD, VT.— H. C. Thayer is building another greenhouse this season. CINCINNATI. OHIO.- Stewart Schillito ■will build a greenhouse on Edward's Road at a cost of $1200. ASHTABULA, OHIO.— The Ashtabula Greenhouse Co. will add to their plant on Bunker Hill a new greenhouse ISO feet long. NEW YORK. — The building bureau of Columbia University contemplate building a new greenhouse for the use of the Teachers' College. SYRACUSE. N. Y.— Adolph Frost is building two new greenhouses and repair- ing three others. The new houses are to be 55x25 feet in dimensions. GROVE CITY, PA.— Clelland & Son are building another large greenhouse at their nursery, just south of the city. BEVERLY. MASS. — Quinivan and Mc- Farland have formed a partnership for the cultivation of mushrooms, and are build- ing suitable cellars for that purpose. GREENBAY. WIS.— Work has com- menced on the construction of a new greenhouse at the Fort Howard Ceme- tery. The house will be 20 feet wide and SO feet long, and will be modern in every particular. Toronto. Everything is getting into shape for the convention, and we are promised a good attendance of delegates from the different parts of Canada and a large number from the United States. The local Florists' Club will make all welcome. The trade exhibit will be a long way the best we have ever had; applications for space are coming in fast, but our building is a large one, and I fancy we will be able to find ac- commodations for all. About 1.200 square feet had been allotted last Sat- urday. Exhibitors from the United States should remember that the build- ing will be a bonded warehouse for the time; that a customs oflficer will be on the grounds, and that goods sold can be cleared on the spot or held in bond until returned. Tin plates for displaying bulbs, seeds and such like stock can be obtained from the Super- intendent free of charge. Applications for space should be made to G. H. Mills, florist. Toronto, or to Thomas Manton, Eglinton P. O.. Ontario. Business is dull, with stock generally very plentiful. The department stores are still offering palms and ferns at prices below what they are quoted at wholesale. Asters are plentiful and tion, and he is picking some nice flow- ers. He has a fine stock of fern and a very good-looking house of violets. Trade is quiet, relieved now and then by a funeral order. There are none going from here to Milwaukee, but three or four will go to the convention at Toronto. It looks as If we are going to have a large at- tendance at the Canadian convention, and everything points to a successful meeting. The Horticultural Society held its sweet pea show last week, and it was a good one. It again demonstrated the fact that our city gardens cannot hold up their ends with farm-grown prod- ucts, the latter taking all the prizes in sweet peas. The show of gladioli and herbaceous phlox was grand. The attendance was large. A paper by Mr. Clark, of the Government Seed Depart- ment, on the raising of seed was very interesting. R. Wright moved into his new store with greenhouse attached. It is a grand one — certainly the finest in Canada. The back of the store opens into the greenhouse, some eighty feet long, which is prettily furnished with stands and seats, and at present is filled with a good show of palms, etc. E. MSCONOPSIS ACULEATA. are selling cheap, but thousands are being disposed of. Dunbar is sending in some tine Kaiserin and the Toronto Floral Company is cutting some very clean, bright roses. George Milligan, one of Dunlop's growers, has taken the greenhouse at the Mimico Industrial School iatelj' oc- cupied by W. I. Lawrence. Mr. Law- rence has moved into his new house at Eglinton and has got the stock into good shape. Edgar Buchland, one of Dunlop's car- nationists, has been ordered to the West, as his lungs are said to be af- fected. It is hoped the Western air will be beneficial to him. Miss Nes- bitt, who for some -^-ears was in Dun- lop's store, and w^ho is very popular in the trade, was married last w^eek to M. I. Robson. T. M. Ottawa. The w'eather has been very cool, es- pecially at night, going down almost to 50 degrees. Robert W'right and C. Scrim have most of their carnations planted, and they are a good lot. Graham. Brothers have to wait until their building is fur- ther advanced; they have been greatly delayed by having to wait for the iron gutters. This firm's carnation plants are looking well. Robert Wright has a house of Ameri- can Beauty roses that are looking fine, as are about 2,500 cyclamen. C. Scrim's roses are in good condi- Report of S. A. F. 0. H. Vice- President for Canada. It is my privilege as your vice-president for the Dominion of Canada to report that the past year has been, on the whole, satisfactory, and the general tone of our professional interests is most hopeful for steady and continuous progress. The oft-mentioned fuel question was the only cause of noteworthy anxiety and inconvenience during the past year. This country suffered less, as a whole, tlian many less-favored sections, owing to our convenient reserves of hardwood forest. The increased demand, however, carried our prices for wood fuel to the highest point ever reached. Without detailed reference to our staple stocks. I am pleased to be able to state that the Christmas and New Year holiday trade, and also that of Easter, in our larger centers was most active, with good supply. Many lines were, however, well reduced. London, Ottawa. Hamilton, To- ronto and Montreal reports from time to time showed marked activity, at good prices. The area of our glass has been ma- terially increased since my last report and existing structures kept in good re- pair. Of indirect interest to florists, but of viial importance to all plant growers, was the International Plant Breeders' Confer- ence held in New York last October, as many florists are also plant growers and breeders. The report of this conference will shortly be published, and will make a valuable book of reference for all inter- ested in the advancement of floriculture. As a specialist — and I have found it necessary to specialize my specialty, the ■gladiolus, in view of the absolutelv limit- less possibilities accruing from such con- centration— if my production of several thousand desirable types can be called concentration — I take this opportunity of warning our profession against the prac- tice of keeping too close to the wild spe- cies in breeding. It would be out of place for me to take space for argument in support of this objection, as it is my intention to open discussion on the ques- tion at a later date; still, let me sav briefly that the hope of future rapid and satisfactory progress must be founded on domestic specific types, the offspring of which will be higher quality, increased quantity, greater beauty, vitality and gen- eral adaptability. H. H. GROFF. k: e: i>si -T r >^ ^ Per 10 Kentia Forsteriana, 1 in. 15-18 ins. with i-5 leaves $3.00 Kentia Forsteriana, 4 In. 2^ It. high, splendidly foliaged 4.00 Kentia Belmoreana, i-5 leaves, 12-15 Ins. high 3.00 These Palms are ready for Immediate ship- ment. WEBSTER BROS., Planismen, Hamilton, Canada. Meptloo the FlorlBtB' Exchange wbep writing. VIOtEX CULTURE, Sl.SO CARKATIOK CCri.T17RE, 3,SO PLAJtT CULTURE) i.oo 'WATER GARDEPf, 2.00 RE8IDEMTIAI. SITES, s.50 HOUSE PI.ABIT8 (Paper) .50 " " (Clotb), 1.00 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane SL, New York 206 The Plorists' Exchange POUNDED IN 1888. A Weekly MedJum of Interchange for FlorlBts» Nursen'men, Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclasively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Office ae Seamd Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO, LTD. 2.4,6 and 8 Duane St. New York. P. 0. Bo> 1697. Telephone 3766 John. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. To United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. To foreign countries In postaj unloB, $2.00. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Ree- ls tered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscription expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. 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 for com- plete descriptive catalogue. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. 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 oasb or satisfactory references. Contents. page American Carnation Society 200 Carnations 196 Chrysanthemums 217 Coming Exhibitions 214 Convention Jottings 208 Firms Incorporated 214 Nursery Department 192-193 Question Box 216 S. A. P. O. H. Milwaukee Convention 197-212 Bowling Match (Illus.) 209 Trade Exhibit 208 The Delegates 212 Seed Trade Report 192 Slugs and Snails, Protection Against 216 Sub-tropical Bed in Botanic Gar- den, Washington (Illus.) 212 Sweet Pea Circuit 221 A Mean Theft 206 Canadian News 205 Changes in Business 206 Firms Who Are Building 205 Meconopsis Aculeata (Illus.) 205 Pamphlets Received 213 Phaius Grandiflora (Illus.) 213 Review of the Market 207 Supplement, Vale of Cashmere 206 TRADE NOTES. Chicago, Boston 206 Philadelphia 206-207 Summit, N. J., Kansas City, Mo.. 207 Louisville, Ky., Indianapolis 213 New York, Worcester, Mass 209 St. Louis, Utica, N. Y., 220 Cincinnati 221 President-elect Philip Breitmeyer. 206 Vice-President-elect J. J. Beneke. 206 MILWAUKEE POSTAL CARDS. The Florists' Bxchange distributed at its stand, at- the Exhibit in con- nection with the Convention of the S. A. P. O. H., a set of four Illus- trated Souvenir Postal Cards of Mil- waukee. Subscribers who did not go to the Convention and desiring a set can obtain same on application to this office. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Vale of Cashmere, Prospect Park, Brooklyn One of the most enchanting places of the many in Prospect Park, Brook- lyn, N. Y., is the Vale of Cashmere, an illustration o£ which we are pleased to be able to present with this. It is such charming . retreats as this that give so much pleasure to many who visit our parks. Numbers go to the parks caring but little for nature, bent only on getting relief from the heat of the city; but there are others, and not a few, who delight in such lovely scenes as are typified in the Vale of Cashmere. Besides the beauty of the scene itself, what recollections it brings to lovers of poetry, carrying them back to the many beautiful lines of Tom Moore, among them those in Lalla Rookh, of which this is the opening stanza; "Who has not heard of the Vale of Cashmere, With its roses the brightest that earth ever gave. Its temples, its grottoes, and fountains as clear As the love-lighted eyes that hang over their wave?" The roses "the brigiitest that earth ever gave" were not in flower when this view was photographed, but roses are there, the winding path shown on the left leading to the rose garden. This garden is a great attraction in June, when the flowers are in per- fection, and this season „the, display was particularly fine, in spite of the May drouth. The view is taken from the wistaria arbor, near by, and is intended to show as much of the vale as possible, and not any particular portion of it. Rho- dodendrons, deutzias and other flow- ering shrubs are in the foreground, with an assortment of shrubs hugging the stream, and in the distance, over- hanging the water, is a hawthorn in flower. In the distance is a large meadow with a mass of trees in the background. Many natural ravines can be greatly improved by a true landscape gard- ener. We know of such a situation tlirough which flowed a small stream from a spring. The water was made to fill several water lily ponds in its course; the sides of the ravine were clothed with trees and plants, an arti- ficial, yet natural-looking, waterfall or two were created, making of it in time one of the most enchanting spots on tlie place. It takes an admirer of na- ture and a lover of the beautiful to form such a picture; and, fortunately, there is abundant evidence that we have such landscape gardeners in the midst of lis. JOSEPH MEEHAN. A Mean Theft. Some of tlie delegates to the conven- tion had at Milwaukee a rather un- usual experience. Three of them were robbed early Wednesday morning at the Hotel Pfister, in which they were guests. William R. Smith, Botanical Gar- dens, Washington, lost a gold watch and charm, the gift of the American Society of Florists when he was presi- dent; also a Masonic ring of beautiful design. This ring had on it every known Masonic design, as well as the name of the donor, Eminent Com- mander Sheehan, and was highly prized by the owner. William Dilger, a wholesale florist of Detroit, lost his gold watch, and President-Elect Breitmeyer, a gold watch and $80 in money. The rooms robbed adjoined, and, although Mr. Dilger's money was equally available to the thief, it was left intact. It is believed tlie robber was concealed in Mr. Smith's room before that gentle- man retired, and, after availing him- self of his plunder, made his exit by the way of the door. Mayor Rose, of Milwaukee, having learned of the theft, was at the hotel at 6.30 in the morning, and immedi- ately set the machinery of the law in motion. Much sympathy was felt among the delegates for the losers, especially for Mr. Smith. IK AURORA, ILL.— W. L. Smith Is dis- posing of his Interest in the greenhouse business and will move to Phoenix Ari- zona. President-Elect Philip Breitmeyer. President-Elect Philip Breitmeyer is a son of the late John Breitmeyer, of Detroit, Mich., in which city Philip was born in 1864. He received his edu- cation in the public schools of his na- tive town, and, having selected the florist's as his life calling, he went to Pennock Brothers, of Philadelphia, in 1S82, remaining there one year to ac- quire all knowledge of and experience in the retail business. Returning home, he took hold of the retail department of his concern, and has succeeded in building up a very large establishment in that line. At the age of twenty-one he was admitted a partner in the firm of John Breitmeyer & Sons, his co- partners being his brothers Fred and William. Their greenhouse establish- ment is located at Mount Clemens, and consists of 200,000 square feet of glass for the production of stock for their retail trade. The firm is also interested in the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. Mr. Breitmeyer was vice-president of the S. A. F. O. H. at the time of the Detroit convention, and contributed his share to the success of that meet- ing. In the same year he was presi- dent of the local Florists' Club. Mr. Breitmeyer is a frank, unassum- ing gentleman, but possessed of much energy and executive ability. He is exceedingly popular with his fellow- craftsmen, and there is no question but that his best endeavor will be put forth in the interests of the Society. Vice-President-Elect J. J. Beneke J. J. Beneke, of St. Louis, the vice- president-elect of the S. A. F. O.' H., was born in 1856 at Keokuk, Iowa. He received his education at a private school in Louisville, Ky., whither he went with his family when young. He began his career in the florist business with the late J. M. Jordan, working for him three years. Subsequently he was for nine years with F. C. Weber, when he started in the retail trade with Mr. Sanders, under the firm name of San- ders & Beneke, afterward operating the business in his own name, at Oli- ver between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, a location in which he has been altogether some twenty-eight years. Mr, Beneke has just been elected president of the St. Louis Florists' Club, and was its treasurer seven years. He is a most enthusiastic bowler, having organized the local club at the time the S. A. F. O. H. visited St. Louis. He is an energetic, hard worker, and the preparatory arrange- ments for the next year's convention will be well looked after. Mr. Beneke keeps the craft supplied with news from St. Louis through the medium of the trade press in the most able manner. His portrait appeared in last week's issue. Chlcasfo. The City Deseited. The city is nearly deserted by the craft, as many have gone to Mil- waukee. They left August 18 on a special train over the Chicago, Mil- waukee and St. Paul. The special was nicely decorated by Waiter Kreitling, assisted by Darby F. Church and C. W. Scott. The craft is greatly indebt- ed to the railroad officials for doing what they did for them, and especially to Mr. Southers, as he spared no ex- pense to make them as comfortable as possible, and also accompanied them on the train in person. The equipment was as fine as could be desired; a buf- fet coach was attached and was well stocked with everything to satisfy the inner man. The Chicago contingent was joined by the St. Louis boys, 40 strong; also 40 from Philadelphia, 16 from Cincin- nati, 10 from Pittsburg, 10 from Wash- ington, 10 from the New England States and 5 from New York City. The flow- ers for decorating the train were fur- nished by the following: Wietor Bros., J. A. Budlong, E. P. Winterson, Wei- land & Risch, Poehlman Bros, and Benthey & Co. State of Trade. Trade at present is quiet; not much is doing, and large quantities of stock are coming in, which wholesalers find it hard to move at anything like satis- factory prices. Asters are beginning to arrive in quantities, and, while some are sold at a good price, the majority of them are sold at a low figure. But the price can be considered good for those, as they are of poor quality. Car- nations are also on the increase, as is also the rose crop. A large quantity is beginning to arrive, and are quite a glut on the market at the present time. News Notes. A. Lange has returned from his trip to Mount Clemens, Mich., greatly improved in health. Charles Schneider, of the Central Floral Company, has returned, after a pleasant vacation. Henry Dunn, of the same firm, starts Saturday for a month's trip through the Eastern States, visiting his parents in Boston. F. Strail and wife are still at the Mud Springs. Visitors have been numerous in town this week, as several stopped over for a day or two en route to the conven- tion. Among Growers. A visit to the establishment of A. B. Everett found everything in first class condition. Carnations are the principal crop here for Winter cutting; they are in good shape. He has plant- ed out 35,000 plants of the best com- mercial varieties. For Summer cutting he has a fine field of Centaurea impe- rialis in mixed colors for early flowers; also a nice lot of English wallflower, using the singles for cut flowers. The better class of retail stores find this a good subject for window decoration. It is surprising how many people call for it, after once finding out what it IS. Burbank's Shasta daisy was obtained direct from the originator. It pre- sents as fine an appearance as one could wish to see, with its large, pure white flowers on long, upright stems. This plant seems to be all the orig- ■ inator claimed for it; it will withstand the winters in good shape and in- creases in size every year. Some plants seen here must have had as many as 250 fiowers at one time. It is a sub- ject that requires to be planted quite a distance apart, as the plants soon cover an immense space. Mr. Everett has planted a large field of asters of several varieties, and all are in extra fine shape. When they are m bloom, he will be able to cut a large number of flowers from them. There are some 35,000 "plants in all. The early varieties will be in bloom in a few days. The past Spring he planted a great variety of hardy perennials and other garden flowers which he is able to sell in season. Mr. Everett rented space in the Growers' Market almost as soon as it opened, and is well satisfied with his venture in the selling of his own prod- ucts. R. J. Boston. At the e.xhibition of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, on August 15, the following awards in the floral section were made: Annuals, general display.— First, Mis. J. L. Gardner; second, E. S. Converse Gratuities.— W. G. Winsor, Mrs. J. B. Lawrence and Cornelius Wellington, dahlias; O. B. Hadwen, gladiolus; Blue Hill Nurseries, perennial phlox; J. B. Shurtleft, Jr., marigold. Display of cut flowers, Mrs. E. M. Gill; Blue Hill Nurseries, two vases of flowers. A first class certificate of merit was awarded to A. P. Estabrook for gladio- lus Princeps. Philadelphia. S. A. P. O. H. DelegatloD. This city did not send as many to the convention as anticipated. There were about twenty on board the spe- cial Pullman car on Monday morning. John Burton, Robert Craig, John West- cott, Chas. D. Ball ana wife, Jno. F. Libson and wife, P. J. Michell and wife, Joseph Heacock, Walter Yates, F. Pontes, Julius Wolfe, Jr., Robert Kift, John Kuhn, Rupert Kienle, Geo. C. Watson, Wm. Falck, Wm. Robert- son; then at Prazer P. Adelberger and A. H. Lausen were picked up. Several had gone on ahead: D. T. Connor, repre- sentinT Lord & Burnham; Felix Myers, with Robert Craig & Son; Edw Fan- court, with S. S. Pennock, and Paul Berkowitz and Martin Reukauf, with H. Bayersdorfer & Co. It is great satisfaction to the mem- fiers of our club to know of the suc- cess of the bowling team. We all felt that the team was a good one; nearly all young men, and only one bald head in the lot. They deserve great August 22, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 207 credit. They had all practiced faith- fully, responding to every call of the captain for the past two months. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.' There was a good attendance ."■ii this season of the year at the meetii.j on Tuesday last, about 50 bein&- pres- ent. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., staged 36 varieties of perennial phlox, containing some very good varieties of this use- ful plant. The Dreer prize for peren- nial phlox was awarded to Wm. Klein- heinz, gardener to Mr. P. A. B. Wid- ener. The prizes for collection of veg- etables, offered by Mr. Samuel S. Bo- dine, were awarded in rotation as fol- lows: John MoCleary, gardener to Mr. Wm. Weightman; Otto Triebwasser, gardener to Mr. John B. Stetson; Dan- iel Neely, gardener to Mr. C. Hart- man Kuhn, and Thomas Holland, gard- ener to Mr. Lincoln Godfrey. The Henry F. Michell prizes for cannas, cut flowers, were awarded to Wm. Kleinheinz and Joseph Crowthers, gardener to Mr. Samuel B. Brown. The H. Waterer prizes for potatoes brought out fifteen exhibitors, who staged some grand specimens. The awards went to John H. Dodds, gardener to Mr. H. S. Hopper, and John Ward, gardener to Mrs. John Bohlen. At the September meeting there will be a dahlia show; $200 is offered in prizes, which will include all classes of dahlias. The exhibition will be kept open free to the public the day following the regular meeting. List of prizes cheerfully sent to all applicants by DAVID EUST. Godfrey Aschman, the wholesale grower and importer of decorative plants, together with his son Howard, sailed August 19, on the S.S. Ryndam, for Antwerp. Mr. Aschman will visit the different European growers of azaleas, etc., and select his stock for importing. During his absence, his business will be under the management of his other sons. Summit, N. J. Messrs. Lager & Hurrell, the well- known orchid growers and importers, whose greenhouses are situated in the -pretty little city of Summit, N. J., now rank among the most progressive and successful firms of orchid dealers in the world. Each year one observes some important enlargement or im- provement of their up-to-date estab- lishment, where extensive collections of the graceful and brilliant flowers pre- sent pictures of gorgeous beauty. They have now five large houses and con- template adding another 100-foot ex- tension this year. The houses are stocked to overfiowing with all the leading varieties. On the occasion of my visit the other day there were some very fine blooms of Cattleya gigas, one having almost pure white sepals and petals. There were also, among other things, two varieties of the beautiful Lselia elegans and a plant of the rare and exquisite Cattleya rex in bloom. ^ batch of newly imported phalaenop- sis, recently potted, were sending out a grand lot of new roots, and looked very promising. Cattleya labiata, grow- ing on boards, were full of sheath and the buds were commencing to push up. Some recently imported Dendro- bium nobile and Wardianum were ripening very fine growths, and among imported plants that were not yet pot- ted were many attractive pieces of Laelia purpurata. A great many of the cattleyas are grown on boards, which are about 12 inches wide and four feet long. A thin layer cf peat is placed on the board and the plants are held firm with sta- ples. They are given a very strong light; in some places the glass was practically bare of all shading, and under this treatment, which is, per- haps, the most economical for commer- cial purposes, the plants seem to thrive and make better growths than they did in their native habitat. ' Both proprietors evince unbounded enthusiasm in the business, the devel- opment of which during an existence of six or seven years has been quite phenomenal. As is -well known, Mr. Lager has frequently braved the dan- gers of the tropical worlds in search of the wonderful and charming plants; while Mr. Hurrell has devoted the whole of his life to their culture under glass. The firm is now represented on the road by George F. Struck, who is at present on a Western trip which will extend to the Pacific Coast. G. W. P. Review of the Market NEW YORK. — Trade In cut flowers has been extremely dull this week, and as the supply of stock is gradually increasing all the time, prices along all lines are de- creasing. American Beauty roses are coming in much more plentifully than they have for several weeks, and special grade blooms have a long range in prices, a natural result of the supply being too great for the demand. Tea roses are also in heavier supply, and there are times when the short stemmed grades are unloaded on the spec- ulators at extremely low figures. Liberty roses are showing a great improvement in quality, and some of them have realized six cents each. Carnations are not much in evidence, but there is a sufficiency of asters to make up any shortage- occa- sioned by the deficiency. The sample \arietii!s of asters that have been dis- budded are bringing about one dollar per hundred, but such kinds as are sent in in tunches can be had anywhere from one cent to five cents per bunch. Lilies are just about plentiful enough to supply all wants, and no change in values is noticed. Gladiolus and tritomas are in full supply, as also is smilax and other green material. several new varieties, one, a pure white, selling at a higher ligure than the ordin- ary ones. The usual wholesale price for gladiolus is ?2.00 per 100. L B. BALTIMORE. MD.— Business continues quiet. The Exchange received the first shipment of good outside Ethel Crocker carnations to-day. August 19. Very few asters in the market at present. The cool weather has kept the late varieties back somewhat. Dahlias are also late. Very few coming in and of rather poor quality. „ Mr. Robt. Halliday, of Halliday Bros., is confined to the house; he is now on the mend, an dhopes to be out in a few days. J. J. PERRY. ROBERT KIFT, Sergeant-at-Arms at Milwaukee Convention. ST. LOUIS.— Business is still very dull in the cut-flower line, though there was considerable funeral work going on with some of the downtown florists. The west enders say there is very little doing in anything at the wholesale houses. The supply is good, but, with little business with the retailer, the wholesaler has stock to throw away. Roses, including American Beauty, are a great deal better than they have been, and some really good stock was seen. The price is from Jl.OO to .$6.00 per 100, and from 75 cents to $2.50 for American Beauty. Carnations are very scarce; the few that come in are small. Some good Flora Hill and Mrs. Fisher are In, which demand top price, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100; 50c. and 75c. for others. Asters, though plentiful, are small and very short stems. The demand is fair at from 50 cents to $2.00 per 100. Hardy hydrangeas, gladiolus and tuberose are plentiful, with light de- mand. Tuberoses sell the best, at from $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Other outdoor stock has no sale. Good smilax is in demand; so are other greens. ST. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS. — The cool weather during August is certainly a great boon for florists throughout the country. Many more flowers are used during these cool days than there would be were the weath- er hotter. Stock, taken as a whole, is in fine condition, considering the season. Roses of all kinds are far better than they were at the corresponding time last vear. Bridesmaid, Bride and Meteor wholesale at $4.00 to $6.00 per 100; retail at 7dc. to $1.50 per dozen. Kaiserin whole- sals at $6.00 to $7.00 per 100; retail at $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen. There are only a few short Beautv roses to be had. They are retailed at $1.50 to $3.00 per dozen. All kinds of asters are still plentiful; $1.00 per 100 is the wholesale price for them. They are retailed at 25c. to 50c. per dozen. Smaller white flowers, such as swain- sona and sweet peas, are in great de- mand owing to funeral work. Gladiolus are here in unlimited numbers. There are Kansas City, Mo. August 12 one of the heaviest hail storms on record struck Independence, eight miles east of this city. All vege- tation was literally stripped of foliage. The fall was so heavy that quantities of ice remained on the ground all night. Two greenhouse establishments suf- fered; Alf. Broman lost about 1,200 lights, besides the damage to field stock, which was considerable. Mr. B. Bunyar's loss was 1,000 lights, and bench stock was injured by falling glass and hail. Notes. E. H. Humfeldt is adding one house to his range, for mixed plants. After August 15, E. D. Ellsworth will be found in the wholesale store of Geo. M. Kellogg, 906 Grand avenue. Mr. Wade has returned from his old home, where he has been spending his vacation. Messrs. C. Heite, A. Newell, G. M. Kellogg and A. Barbe left for Milwau- kee on the 17th. The cool weather of the past two weeks has helped stock wonderfully. American Beauty roses are clean and go well at $2.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Kaiserin and Ivory have the market in white at $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen, few extras at $2.00 per dozen. Bridesmaid and Bride are slow in developing. T>. THE AMERICAN CARNATION. Now ready. Write for particulars. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St., N. Y iNDEX OF ADVERTISERS Johnson & Stokes... 191 Jouus II T 192 •Tones Thos 216 .Tooslen U H 216 Kaslliii- W V 220 Kent Pluce Nur 218 Kllbourn It 193 KiDg Cons Co 224 Koslei- & Co 193 Ki-esliovcr L J 218 Kroeschell Bros Co.. 224 LaKer & Hurrell. .. .194 Lakevlew Itose Gar-. dens 217 Laui! J 219 I.angjahr A H 219 LattTitzon.C 218 Le Page N 191 Urabach C 222 Livingston Seed Co. 220 Lockland Lum Co... 223 Lord & Burnham Co. 223 Lovett J T 193 MacEean A S 217 Mader P 198 .Manhattan Sup Co... 214 McCarthy N K & Co.220 McFadden E C 218 McManus J 219 Meehan C E 217 Michell H F 191 Moninger J C Co 222 .Moon S C 193 Moon Wm H Co 216 Moore Hentz & Nash Muno J 221 Nat Board Trade. . .222 .■National Plant Co.. 217 N Y Cut Flower Co. 219 Nlessen L 220 Oak Park Nurs 193 Ouwerkerk P 216 Ozone Park Nurs .... 195 Pacey W H 102 Parker-Bruen Mfg Co 108 Pennock S S. .196-216-20 Perkins J J 210 Peterson L S 216 Phlla Market 218 Pierce F 0 Co .224 Pierson F E Co.. 189-95 Pierson-Sefton Co... 224 Pittsb Cut Flow Co.220 Poat Bros 191 Pollwortb O C Co... 221 Quaker City Maeh Co 224 RawIIngs E 1 216 Rawson W W & Co. 192 Raynor J I 219 Reed & Keller 222 Reid Ed 220 Relnberg Peter. .196-217 Rider Ericsson En- gine Co 224 Allen J K 219 Amiing E C 221 Andorra Nurseries, . .193 Aschman G 194 Bader J 195 Baker C F & Co 194 Baker W J 220 Banner J L & Co 218 Bassett & Washburn. 221 Bayersdorfer H & Co 224 Eeaulieu H 191 Beckert W C 190 Benedict G •j. 218 Berckmans P J Co.. 194 Bernlng H Q 221 Berger H H & Co... 220 Elaauw J & Co 193 Bloom J S 217 Blue Hill Nurs 193 Bobbink & Atkins... 189 Eock W A 195 Bonnot Bros 219 Boston Co Op Flo Asso 218 Boston Florist Letter Co 222 Bradshaw & Hartmau 219 Brant & Noe 217 Brown A T. & Son.217-lS Brown Bros &o 193 Brown P 191 Burpee W A St. Co.. 192 Bver Bros 216 Caldwell W B Co... 222 Caldwell the Wood- man 218 Cal earn Co 191 Carmody J D 223 Chesney K 196 Chicago earn Co 196 Chllds J L 190 Chinnick W J 218 Clucas & Boddingtou.lSO Conard & Jones Co.. 218 Cottage Gardens 196 Cowee A 190 Cowee W J 218 Cowen's N Sons 222 Crabb & Hunter 218 Craig E & Son 217 Crooke J J Co 218 Crowl Fern Co 218 Cnmmings J J 217 Cunningham J H 218 Cut Flower Ex 219 D.avis A B & Sons.. 216 Deamud J B 221 Deming Co 223 Dletsch A & Co 223 Dlller Caskey & Co.. 223 DlUon J L 217 Dillon G'house Mfg. 224 Dimmoek A 195 Dorner F & Sons Co. 196 Doughty J 198 Dreer Hy A. . . 192-94-224 Dumont & Co 220 Du Ele W B 193 Eichholz H 198 Eisele C 224 Elsele J G 217 Elizabeth Nurs Co... 191 Elliott W & Sons... 190 Elliott W H 189 Emmans Geo M 194 Endtz Van Ness & Co 193 Farquhar R & J Co. 192 Felthousen J E 218 F & F Nurseries 193 Florists' Hall Asao. .223 Foley J J 222 Foley Mfg Co 222 Foster L H 216 Fox C H 194-95 Garland G M 224 Ghormley W 219 Gibllu & Co 222 Gunther W H 219 Guttman A J 219 Haerens Bros 194 Hagerburger C 194 Hammond B 222 Hammond J A 219 Harris E 196 Heacock Jos 216 Henderson P & Co . . 191 Herendeen Mfg Co.. 224 Herr A M 218 Herr D K 190 Herrman A 224 Hews A H ,& Co 222 Hicks & Crawbuck..219 Hilflnger Bros 218 Hill E 6 & Co 221 Hillborn W T 217 Hippard E 223 Hitchings & Co 224 Holten & Hunkel Co. 221 Horan E C 219 Hort'l Advertiser 222 Hoyt's S Sons 193 Howe C L 196 Howe J H 218 Hubert & Co 191 Hughes G J..; 196 Hunt E H 221-22 Igoe Bros 196 Jackson & Perkins Co 190 Jacobs S & Son 223 Jennings E B 190 Jessamtme Gardens.. 191 RIedel & Splcer 219 Klmliy Horace 193 Robln.9ou H M Co... 218 Uolkcr A Sc Son 194 ttose Hill Nurs 194 Itupp J P 190 Sabransliy W 198 .Saltford Geo 219 Sander & Son 195 Sailer W U 217 Schmidt J C 193-218 Schmltz F W 0 190 SchwaeblBcher Saen- gorbund 218 Scott J 195 Schellr'd G'houses. . .191 Shepherd Mrs T B Co 192 .Sheridan W F 219 Slebert C T 221 Slner Bros 221 Sllnn B S Jr 219 Smith C 219 Smith N & Sou 194 Smith W C 217 Smith W & T Co 220 Springfield Floral Co 217 Stern J 221 Stearns A T Lum Co 223 StoothoEE H A 2i:i Stoors & Harrison Co 216 Sfumpp & Walter.. 190 Sutherland Geo A... 220 Swayne W 217 .Syracuse Pottery C..222 Taylor E J 190 Thompson J D 198 Thorburn 1 U &. Co. 192 Thurton J 217 Towell J 196 Traendly & Schenck.219 Vanhorne Griffeu Co. 223 Vaughan's Seed Store 190-92 Vesey W J & M S..196 Vick's Jas Sons 190 Vincent E Jr & Son Weber C S & Co 222 Weber H & Son 217 Webster Bros 212 Weeber & Don 192 Welch Bros 220 Weston H 216 WhIIIdIn Pottery Co. 222 Whitton G 218 WIetor Bros 221 Wilson R J 217 Winterson The B F Co 221 Wood Bros 217 Young J 219 Young St. Nugent 219 Zirnglebel D 192 INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS PLANTS, SEEDS, BULBS, FLOWEES. Abutilon 196 Acalypha 196 Ageratum 196 Alpine Plants 193 Althernantheras .... 190 Alyssum 194-96 Araucaria 189-94-95 Asparagus 189-94-96-216-18 Asters 218 Azaleas 193-94-216 Bedding Plants 190 Begonias 190-94-96 BougainviUea 217 Bulbs (not named) lS9-90-«l-92-221 Caladlum 191 Calceolaria 190 Callas 191-92 Cannas 218 Carnations . . . 194-96-217 Chrysanthemums 194-217 Cinerarias 189-90-91-92-96-218 Clematis 192-93-216 Coleus 190-96 Conifers 193-94 Crotons 217 Cut Flowers 218-19 Cycas 192-94-218 Cyclamen 189-90-91-94-98 Cyperus 194 Dattodils 191 Daisies 190-91 Decorative Plants 217-18 DIelytra 216 Dracaena 194 Evergreens 189-93 Ferns 189-90-93-94-95-96 216-18 I.'icus 194-217-24 Freesla 190-91 Fuchsias 196 Gardenia 189 Geraniums 190-96-216-18 Gladioli 190 Heliotrope 194 Herbaceous Plants.. 19? Hydrangeas 1S9-93-94-216-17 Iris 193 Ivy 189-94-96 Lantana 196 Lilacs 216 Lilies 189-90-91-92 Mignonette .... 189-91-92 Mvosotis 191 Narcissus 191-92 Novelties 217 Nursery Stock 193 Orchids ...193-94-95-216 Palms 189-93-94-95-216-17 P.andanus 195-224 Pansy 190-91-92-218 Peonies 193-216 Phlox 193 Poinsettias 194 Primula 189-90-91-92-93- 94-96-216-17-18 Privet 192 Ehododendron 193-94-216 Eoses 89-92-93-217 Seeds (nox named) 89-90-92-221 Shrubs 192-94-216 Small Fruits 193 Smilax .103-94-06-216-17 Spiraea 216 Strobilanthes 196 Swainsona 196 Torenia 217 Trees 192-93-94-216 Tritoma 196 Tulips 192 Vegetables 193 Verbenas 196 Vines 192-93 Violets 217-18 MISCELLANEOUS. Auctioneers 218 Boilers 222-23-24 Books 191-215-216 Collections 222 Cut Flower Boxes... 220 Decorative Greenery. 219 Designs 224 Exhibitions 218 Fertilizer 190 Florists' Letters 222 Fittings 223 Floral Photographs . . 222 Florists' Supplies 221-22-24 Flower Pots. etc.. 220-22 Galax 218-22 Glass 222-23 Glazing Points 221 G'house Bldg .222-23-24 Gutter 223 Hail Insurance 223 Insecticides 190 Lumber 223 Mastlca 224 Moss 219 Mushroom Spawn ..192 Newspapers 222 Painters' Supplies . . .222 Pots 218-22 Pumps 224 Putty 222 Ribbons 221 Sash 223 Slngshot 214 Sprayers 223 Stakes & Supports 190-96-216 Tile 224 Tinfoil 21.S Toothpicks 21S Ventilators 224 Wants 214 Water Tower 222 Wax Flowers & De- signs 221-24 08 The Plorists' Hxchange The Trade Exhibit {Specia,! Wire to The Florists^ Exchange) Milwaukee hns won the banner. All will ungrudgingly accord it the dis- tinction of having set up one of the most complete, one of the very largest, and, in all truth, the very best arranged exhibition in the history of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Very large displays were in order, notably by the florists' supply dealers, the plantsmen and the boiler manufacturers. Never was the florist supply industry so representa- tively shown; in fact, this line predom- inated all others. Great credit is due to Superintendent Helton and his co-workers for the splendid and systematic handling of exhibits, to the Milwaukee Club for the success achieved, and to the ex- hibitors for their energy and pluck in making so thorough and so attractive this vital business portion of the So- ciety's meeting. Plant and Bulb Exhibits. The trade exhibits in the plant line at Milwaukee Convention were very large in quantity and also very good in quality, there being such an amount of space taken by the trade that but little was required from the local club in the way of decoration. Many of the exhibitors came from long distances and, on the whole, the plants shown arrived i2i excellent condition. Of course there were a few broken pots, ani L some consignments were some- what slow in getting through, but not- withstanding these troubles the ex- hibits were practically all in place be- fore the convention opened, a state of affairs that is somewhat unusual on these occasions. Probably the most attention was paid to the very attractive group of the Pierson fern shown by The F. R. Pier- son Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., this lot in- cluding plants in various sizes from 21^-inch pots to 8-inch and 10-inch stock, and all in good condition. BALL, CHAS. D., Holmesburg. Phila- delphia, showed a group of palms and araucarias that were conceded to bear out the reputation of this grower for produc- ing clean, shapely and serviceable stock in trade sizes. BALL, LEMUEL, Wissinoming, Phila- delphia, offered an assorted line of sam- ples in palm and foliage plants, among which were some well grown draccena terminalis in various sizes, these latter having suffered to some extent from a delay in transit. BERCKMANNS, P. J., & CO., Augusta, Ga., showed a small group of biota aurea nana and some small kentias. The biotas were such as are so largely used for decorative purposes. CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO., New York. — A fine selection of their famous "Three-Leg Brand" and ordinary stock of Lilium Harrisli, cold storage longi- florum and other seasonable Lulbs; also palm seeds. COWEE, ARTHUR, Berlin, N, Y., showed cut gladiolus, Including many sin- gular and beautiful flowers. CRAIG, ROBERT, & SON, Philadelphia, covered 200 square feet of space with a good assortment of palms and other fol- iage plants, the most notable feature of which was a beautiful group of well col- ored crotons, mostly in small sizes, among them being C. Craigii, a seedling of the trifoliate section, with very bright and abundant variegation of yellow. A display of cyclamen persicum also deserves special mention. CROWE, PETER, Utica, N. Y., exhibited some plants and cut fronds of his new adiantum, a form that is evidently of great value for cutting, being free in gi'owth and stiff in stem. CUSHMAN GLADIOLUS CO., Sylvania, Ohio, benched a number of vases of cut gladiolus, among them being a vase of princeps, that remarkable variety origin- ated by Dr. W. Van Fleet, the flowers of which are nearly cerise in color and over five inches in diameter. In the same lot was a spike of a very fine, light colored seedling, vei-y strong in growth, and the result of a cross between White Lady and Princeps, a most promising flower. DREER, H. A.. Philadelphia, put up an attractive exhibit of plants of useful trade sizes, among which were many kentias, some very good araucarias, both excelsa and robusta compacta, and a nice block of the small ferns for which this firm is so justly famous. Some novelties in cala- diums, and the new Asparagus Myriocla- dus were also noted in this collection. FARQUHAR, R. & J., & CO., Boston, showed a small group of dwarf Lorraine Begonia nana compacta, the samples showing the very fioriferous habit of this form. FOSTER, L. H., Dorchester, Boston, staged a group of Nephrolepis Anna Fos- ter, the plants being nicely grown in 8 and 9-inch pots. FUCHS, ALBERT, Chicago, showed small palms and Ficus elastica, also Pteris cretica magniflca for fern pans. HEACOCK, JOS., Wyncote, Pa., showed a small number of clean and well grown palms of moderate size, the Ai-eca lutes- cens being stocky and in good condition, and small Cocos Weddeliana of good form and color. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, put up a group of nice kentias, chiefly K. Belmoreana, in moderate sizes and good condition. KUHL, GEORGE A., Pekin, 111., made a nice showing of Nephrolepis Piersoni and N. Bostoniensis, and also the Foster Fern, all nicely grown and in good condition. LAGER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J., showed a small but choice group of or- chids, some established and in flower and others newly imported. Among those in bloom were Cattleya chrysotoxa, Dendro- bium formosum giganteum, Cattleya Har- risoniana, a nice light colored form of Vanda coerulea, and numerous others of various species. MANDA, W. A., So. Orange, N. J., sent a miscellaneous lot of small stock, includ- ing some orchids, both newly imported and established, and also a block of small plants of the golden privet, a decidedly at- tractive plant for outdoor planting. OELSCHIG, A. C, Savannah, Ga., sent a lot of small Ficus elastica and F. elas- tica variegata, in 3-inch pots, for which this grower is becoming known, the plants being stocky and good. PETERSON, J. A., Cincinnati, Ohio, ex- hibited samples of Gloire de Lorraine be- gonias, some in 10-inch pans being 2 years old, while others in 8-inch pans were less than I year old, and all equally healthy. Various sizes of Pandanus Veitchii and Adiantum Farleyense, and also Nephrolepis Piersoni, covered the line of this successful grower. POLLWORTH, C. C, CO., Milwaukee, made a pretty display in the form of a circular group of araucarias, Boston ferns and Cocos Weddeliana, the group being centered by a fine standard bay tree. ROEHRS, J., Carlton Hill, N. J., occu- pied a short section of bench with a nice lot of sample foliage plants, and also some orchids grown in leaf mould, these last showing remarkably strong growth. SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle. N. Y.. had a very large exhibit of palms, dractenas and pandanus, this firm occupy- ing more space than any other among the plant men. Many made-up kentias and arecas were a feature of the lot. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. — A full line of seasonable bulbs, including some fine Lilium longi- florum and rubrum from cold storage, Lil- ium Harrisii, Dutch Roman hyacinths, tu- lips, narcissus, etc. Also kentias, Boston ferns and Adiantum Farleyense. WILSON. THE MISSES. Montgomery, Ala. — Paper White grandifiora narcissus. WITTBOLD, GEORGE, CO., Chicago, had an extensive display of palms and small ferns, the group being surmounted by a large specimen of Latania borbon- ica, and including two fine plants of Co- cos Bonnetii. Probably the exhibitor from the greatest distance was MRS. R. MAUFF, Denver, Colo., who showed a sport of Nephrolepis Bostoniensis with wavy leaves and good compact growth, a form that much resem- bles one that has appeared in the collec- tion of W. K. Harris, of Philadelphia. Miscellaneous Section. DIETSCH. A., & CO., Chicago.— Section of short roof construction showing for the first time their new patented "U" gutter, which is meeting very favorable attention. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. — This construction was fully described in last year's exhibition report. Attention is again called to the saving in both time and material, through the use of their patented method of sub-watering. Intending builders would do well to examine details. ENGINEERING AND POWER CO., Jamestown, N. Y.~An exhibit of photo- graphs of their soil conveyor, which was fully illustrated and described in the Florists' Exchange, issue of August 8. FOLEY MFG. CO., Chicago.— Sections of greenhouses showing concentric cut bars, patent ventilating apparatus, purlin and ridge fittings, etc. , also samples of rough and ribbed glass. HERENDEEN MFG. CO., Geneva, N. Y. — The Furman new sectional boiler is represented by four exhibits of 12, 20, 30, and 40-inch grades, ranging in capacity from 850 square feet to 16.000 square feet of glass surface. A handsome souvenir patterned after a $20 gold piece was given away. HIBBARD. E., Youngstown, Ohio. — Ex- hibits catalogues; reports business brisk. KRAMER & SON. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.— Section of their patent adjustable green- house construction; also pot hangers. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., Chicago.— An exhibit of one of their powerful hot water boilers. LORD & BURNHAM CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. — In this very interesting sectional greenhouse exhibit is shown a sash bar house, with complete iron or wooden sup- ports, cast iron drip gutters and angle iron ice clearing eave plate. The sash bars are attached to both gutter and plates, with patent iron sockets or clasps. A special feature is the galvanizing of the iron eave plates, sockets and posts. A cast iron foot piece is used with adjust- able clamp socket to receive pipe post for support of gutter. Two types of gears are sliown here, namely, the L. &. B. CO., patented self-oiling, and their improved standard. Both machines have full clamp adjustable fittings for attaching gear and collar bearings to shaft. A new idea is a truss rod, tying the purlins together across the house in cases where branch columns are used. A new sectional 24 series cast iron hot water or steam boiler was also shown, each section having a grate sec- tion. MICHBLL. H. F., CO., Philadelphia.— Zinc glazing point "T" for which the claim is made that it will never rust nor allow glass to slide. MONINGER, J. C, CO., Chicago.— Sec- tion of Standard Greenhouse, showing latest improved wood gutter. The latter is constructed on the tongue and groove principle, and when put together with white lead is practically water tight. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Rich- mond. Ind. — A handsome working model of the well-known Evans improved chal- lenge roller-bearing ventilating apparatus. BAUMANN. L., & CO.. Chicago.— Metal- lic and artificial funeral designs and flor- ists' supplies. BRAGUE, L. B., Hinsdale. Mass.— A neat display of trade greenery, as cut ferns, bouquet green, sphagnum moss, etc. BAYERSDORFER. H., & CO., Phila- delphia.— Magnificent display of fiorists' supplies of every known form and device, and for every purpose of utility or decora- tion. BEAULIEU, HENRY, Woodhaven, N. Y. — His new practical hose roller, for which a patent has recently been granted. COLLINS. THOMAS, Hinsdale, Mass.— Exhibit of Northern spruce and Eastern balsam, decorative uses or planting. COWEE, W. J.. Berlin, N. Y.— Machine- wired toothpicks. DAYTON. PAPER NOVELTY CO., Dayton. Ohio. — Paper boxes for the trade, including a full line of their new "O. K." box "It's Dead Swell." DREER. H. A., Philadelphia.— Peerless plant food, and Peerless glazing points in three sizes. The "Only perfect point known." EDWARDS & DOCKER CO.. Philadel- phia.— "Star Lick" paper boxes. ESLER, J. G., & A., Saddle River. N. J. — "A good hose is a good investment." Nuf ced. FINLEY, C. E., Joilet, 111.— Lightning flower pot washers. FLORISTS* EXCHANGE, New York.~ Books specially written and published for the trade. Among them The American Carnation, the new edition of Commercial Voilet Culture, Plant Culture. House Plants, and others. Souvenir postal card views of Milwaukee were presented at this stand. GELLER, SIGMUND, New Yo^k.— A very creditable line of supplies needed by the florist. HERRMANN, A., New York.— 'Amer- ican Made" metal designs of which a full, choice and comprehensive display was staged. Also all other articles called for in the supply line. We noted an im- ported crepe ball, new in construction and very durable. HUNT, E. H., Chicago.— A pleasing vista of glassware, baskets, ribbons, pot- tery, indurated ware boxes, wheat sheaves and other supplies in requirement by the trade. IONIA POTTERY CO., Ionia, Pa.— Full line of flower pots, vases and pedes- tals. KIFT. JOS., & SON. Philadelphia.— Fairy flower vase stands and accessories, baby cacti, etc. KLOCKNER. ALEXANDER. Milwau- kee.— High vase, flat, especially suitable for table enterpiece. KRICK. W. C. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Im- mortelle letters, plant stands, flower pot handles, emblems, etc. LINDGREN CHEMICAL CO. , Grand Rapids. Mich. — Thistlevine. a preparation for the destruction of weeds. LONG, DANIEL B.. Buffalo, N. Y.— Florists' printed specialties. LORD, L. P., Owatonna, Minn.— Frost- proof plant shipping boxes, made from double cellular board; in all sizes. Worth looking into by those interested. MEEHAN, THOS., & SONS.. INC., Dreshertown, Pa. — "Red Star" brand raffia. MEYER, JOHN C. , & CO. , Boston, Mass. — Green Silkaline tying material. PENNOCK, SAMUEL S., Philadelphia. — A comprehensive and charming exhibit of florists' ribbons and other supplies. POLLWORTH, C. C, CO., Milwaukee.— Florists' supplies, flower pots. etc. At the sign of the "Mountain Goat." REED & KELLER, New York.— A very full line of metal designs, glassware, baskets and other supply goods needed by florists. The merits of their perfected plant stand is worthy of investigation. Their "Plushine" bell is a departure from other makes. Also staged some novel and valuable ideas in wire designs. RICE, M., & CO., Philadelphia.~A well set up and comprehensive exhibit of all things pertaining to the florists' supply line. ROSEVILLE POTTERY CO., Zanes- ville, Ohio. — Jardinieres with pedestals, both low and cylindrical; hand decorated and glazed. Some of the lines shown are creditable indeed, especially that styled "L'Art Neuve." ROSEN, B., Brooklyn, N. Y.~Bells, stars and novelties. SCHLOSS BROS., New York.— Florists' ribbon and accessories. SEFTON, J. W., MFG. CO., Chicago.— "Ideal" flower boxes. In these goods the "Japanese Violet" is a new comer. SMITH, H. J., Hinsdale, Mass.— Hardy cue ferns, dagger ferns, sheet and sphag- num moss, spruce Christmas trees and greens generally. STERN, J., & CO., Philadelphia.— Flor- ists' supplies, with a specialty in wax fioral designs, long handled fancy domes- tic baskets and pot covers. A locomotive engine and tender shown was a work of art. THADEN, H. H., & CO., Atlanta, Ga.— The improved Thaden wire tendril, a sup- port for roses and carnations. Very useful and ingenious. Convention Jottlnsfs. {Special Wire to The Florists* Exchange) Chicago has the banner delegation. The craft in the active city, at all times hospitable, out-did themselves on the present occasion. It is not safe to vaunt of one's civic purity at all times. Milwaukee seems to have fallen on evil ways. Three gold watches and a wallet or two found their way into the hands of some con- temptible creatures whom we hope the commendable energy and vigilance of the mayor and police force may suc- ceed in running down and bringing to justice. F. H. Holton made an admirable su- perintendent, ably assisted by his part- ner, H. Hunkel. In fact, method and arrangement seemed to characterize the Milwaukee men from President PoUworth down. The enterprise of the florists' supply men is deserving of the greatest praise. Such magnificent displays on their part have never before been witnessed at an S. A. F. O. H. convention. They should be granted time to sell their goods. Ten teams entered in the bowling contest. The mayor of Milwaukee had better get his team together for a test of skill with the florist champions. The presentation of a gold watch to Ex-President Smith, to replace the one he so highly prized, received as a token of the esteem in which he is held by his loved baby, the S. A. F. O. H. and of which he was so wantonly robbed, was a happy thought. Spontaneous sympathy was evident on all sides. The sergeant-at-arms, like all other policemen, did not find his task a happy one. Delegates will dilate in forbidden quarters in spite of persua- sion or policemen. The large number of ex-presidents at the Milwaukee convention shows that age cannot wither nor custom stale their unbounded enthusiasm in the body they all love so well. Scotchmen are after all they can get, even at church, and they don't like cream or the Cream City beverage. President Burton presided with the dignity becoming one used to sit in high places. The keen contest for the presidency shows that the honor is by no means an empty one. We must curtail the essays. Brevity is the soul of wit; it is also not con- ducive to slumber. The C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, purchased the entire exhibits of H. A. Dreer, Robert Craig & Son, F. R. Pier- son Co., C. D. Ball and Lemuel Ball. August 22, 190K The Plorists' Hxchange 209 THE S. A. F. 0. H. BOWLING MATCH {Special iVire to the Flotistti' Esvhan^e) The bowling tournament resulted in a victory for Philadelphia, that team making the highest totals in the three games. The team also captured the Hitchings cup for the highest score in the third game. This latter victory gives them permanent ownership of that cup, as they have won it twice in succession. The totals made by the contesting teams were as follows: Philadelphia 3035 ■ Chicago 2962 Buffalo 2839 Milwaukee 2756 St. Louis 2745 Denver 2694 Detroit 2595 Cleveland ■. 2587 New York 2444 "Washington 2306 In the team contests the prizes were won as follows: Milwaukee Florists' Club prize, gold medal to each member scoring highest total in three games, won by Phila- delphia. Citizens' Business League prize, six steins to members of team scoring sec- ond highest in three games, won by Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Company prize, scarf pin to each member of team scoring third highest total in three games, Buf- falo. Henry J. Wehr prize, 100 cigars for team scoring fourth highest total in three games, Milwaukee. Hitchings cup, team scoring highest total in third game, Philadelphia; now held permanently. E. P. Winterson prize, silver cup to member scoring highest total in three games in individual and team bowling, Joe Poerster; total, 586. William J. Stewart prize, field glass to member scoring second highest in three games, T. J. Lang, with 577. Henry Weber prize, cut-glass bowl to member scoring third highest in three games, P. Adelberger, with 55S. Sargent's prize, gold medal to mem- ber making most number of strikes in three games, F. Adelberger, with 14. Sargent's prize, gold medal to mem- ber making most spares in three games, George Stollery, with 20. Individual Prize Winners. — Evans medal, to member making highest total in three games, J. P. Wilcox, 502. John Weber prize, gold medal to member making second highest total in three games, Mr. Freytag, 461. J. F. Wilcox prize, umbrella to mem- ber making third highest total, A. R. Baumer, 445. Kuntz Brothers prize, umbrella to member making fourth highest total, J. S. Wilson, 444. Brunswick-Balke Company prize, bowling ball to member making fifth highest total, P. J. Hauswirth, 440. P. Pollworth & Bro. prize, pair cuft buttons to member making sixth high- est total, Mr. Rodgers, 437. Special Prizes.— Western Bowlers' Journal, gold watch to highest single scorer during entire tournament, F. Adelberger, 226. Steve Geieux prize, umbrella to mem- ber making second highest single score. Joe Poerster, 221. Citizens' Business League prize, fish- ing pole to member making third high- est single score. Carl Beyer, 212. Sam Kind & Bro. prize, box of cigars to member making fourth highest sin- gle. G. MoClure, 207. Joe Poerster won the Mussey gold medal in the championship contest be- tween the high men in each team. The bowling match team scores: CHICAGO. T'l G, Stollery 1,55 170 192 517 P. Stollery I73 153 177 503 Lambros 178 125 168 471 ^^"lus 179 162 177 518 ga"uff lis 139 110 367 ^^oerster 221 170 195 586 Total 1024 919 1019 2962 BUFFALO. Kasting 198 163 McClure 168 207 Webber 148 163 Scott 125 172 Wallace 147 118 Risch 144 178 Total 930 1002 MILWAUKEE. Hunkel 146 173 Edlefsen 170 129 Zweifel 159 136 Kennedy 134 114 Holton 159 157 Pollworth 147 163 Totals 915 872 ST. LOUIS. Beneke 148 161 Beyer 148 212 Miller 168 147 Addles 194 116 Guy 155 133 Kuehn ..■ 136 129 Totals 949 T'l 178 539 133 508 151 462 126 423 163 428 157 479 908 2840 T'l 134 4.53 178 477 161 456 168 414 135 451 193 503 969 2756 T'l 166 475 J35 493 157 472 150 460 1.30 41 S 160 423 898 898 2745 PHILADELPHIA. T'l. Connor 159 160 186 503 Yates 179 182 159 520 Robinson 146 173 193 512 Kiff 126 172 173 471 Adelberger 137 226 196 559 Pontes 124 189 156 469 Total 8711,102 1,063 3,036 LADIES' BOWLING CONTEST. T'l. Mrs. Smith 63 110 173 Miss Riller Buck 47 72 119 Mrs. Gerhardt .44 61 105 Mrs. Johansen 90 69 159 Mrs. Kennedy 120 55 175 Miss Semler 67 74 141 Miss G. Meinhardt 32 31 63 Mrs. P. C. Weber 69 88 157 Miss Weber 57 70 127 Miss Steidle 32 64 96 Mrs. Guy 49 34 83 Miss L. Meinhardt 72 82 154 Mrs. Meinhardt 33 72 105 Miss Klimmer 48 56 104 Mrs. Kasting 73 70 143 Mrs. Herr 54 59 113 Mrs. Zender 54 59 113 Mrs. Hauswirth 78 75 153 Mrs. Kreitling 104 101 205 THE HITCHINGS & COMPAHY SIL'VTER TROPHY, NOW OWHED BY THE PHILADELPHIA BOWLING CLUB. DENVER, Mauff 161 Korth 133 Valentine 114 Crump 124 Benson 157 Scott 200 Totals CLEVELAND. Ponting 106 A. Graham 148 Eadie 147 Kelley 124 Kuntz 99 C. Graham 179 Totals 803 NEW YORK. O'Mara 168 Traendly 157 Bunyard 107 Guttman 97 Siebrecht 104 Lang 199 Total 832 WASHINGTON. Ernst 166 A. Gude 89 Shaffer 117 W. G. Gude 133 Esch 100 Loeffler 98 Total 703 DETROIT. Ferguson 117 Beard 127 Breitmeyer 179 Sullivan 135 Watson 145 Holznagel 163 Total 866 158 145 151 120 132 163 889 869 92 139 161 169 152 156 181 140 134 109 100 214 878 153 185 112 135 85 109 779 186 119 173 159 116 145 898 T'l 190 509 113 391 144 409 132 376 205 494 152 515 936 2,694 T'l. 107 305 106 393 154 462 163 456 197 448 188 523 915 2,587 T'l. 124 473 157 454 126 367 85 291 78 282 164 577 734 2,444 T'l. 155 474 111 385 146 375 127 395 136 321 149 356 824 2,306 T'l. 134 437 138 384 146 498 135 429 130 391 148 456 831 2,595 Mrs. P. Reinberg 122 113 235 Mrs. Beneke 54 57 111 Mrs. Reinhardt 62 84 146 Mrs. Zweifeld 42 62 104 Mrs. Hills 35 32 67 Mrs. P. Stollery 52 81 133 Miss Polsom 30 67 97 Mrs. Halladay 80 39 119 Mrs. Holton 66 39 105 Mrs. McKellar 65 44 109 Mrs. Hunkel 47 46 93 Mrs. P. Reinberg won the Walter Kreitling prize of $5.00 gold piece for lady scoring highest total. Mrs. Kreit- ling the Anna Kreitling prize, a sofa pillow for second highest score. Mrs. Kennedy, the Jones Drug Co. prize a bottle of perfume for third highest. Mrs. Smith, the Dever Bros.' prize box of stationery for fourth highest total Mrs. Johansen, the Fleischer Box Co 's handkerchief case. Mrs. F. C. Weber a similar prize. Miss L. Meinhardt' the Chacona prize, a box of candy Mrs. Hauswith, a bottle of peach brandy. Mrs. Reinhardt, the Cream City Candy Co.'s box of candv. Mrs Smith made tne most strikes, securing the Yahr & Lange Co.'s lady's pocket book. Mrs. F. C. Weber had the largest number of spares, winning the Wright Drug Co.'s ebony hair brush Mrs. P. Reinberg had the largest indi- vidual score, securing a bowling ball The bowling match created lots of excitement. Chicago's hopes were high until Philadelphia entered the arena, when the Western city was vanquished. Still, with the champion of the S. A. F. o. H. in its ranks, and other lesser victories, all are satis- fied. Great credit is due Philip Haus- wirth and his committee for the ad- mirable arrangements made and the conduct of the competition. New York. N«wt Notes. .,., '^^'^ delegates to the convention in Milwaukee left last Sunday, over the West Shore railroad, at 1.30 p m. The party was met by the Boston contin- gent at Rotterdam Junction, making about forty people In all. The names of those who went from here will be found in another column, and from re- ports since received they evidently had a very pleasant journey to the Con- vention City. The yacht races take place to-day (Thursday), and if the social events that usually follow in the wake of these races will only add an impetus to the flower business, and put some new life into It, it will be a good thing all around, for the flower trade certainly needs a stimulant of some kind or other just now. William Elliott & Sons, .54 Dey Street received their first shipment of Dutch bulbs this week per steamer Noordam. the earliest to arrive in years. The bulbs came in good condition. W. C. Krick has been suffering with rheumatism and the doctor gave him a rubbing with carbolic acid in mis- take, thinking it was chloroform, re- sulting in a loss of cuticle. Mr. Krick recovered quickly and was able to at- tend the convention in Milwaukee. Geo. Bradshaw. of Bradshaw & Hartman, is spending a few days fish- ing on the Hudson River. P. Smith, John T. Raynor's head salesman, is away enjoying a vacation. Myers Gottlieb, of Alex. McConnell's staff, is back from-a few weeks spent in the country. The address of W. G. Gomersall is South Nyack, N. Y., and not West Ny- ack, as we stated in a previous issue. W. T. Elliott, of Wm. Elliott & Sons seedsmen, left on Friday for a short sojourn in Boston. Ford Bros, received the first violets of the season from Mrs. M. J. Moore Highlands, N. Y., this week. Arthur Spaulding, a son of T. H. Spaulding, who some years ago con- ducted a florist's business at Orange, N. J., was drowned last week in the Erie Canal. The deceased was run- ning his automobile on the tow-path, and the machine, through some cause or other, plunged into the canal and the young man got entangled in a rope that was thrown to him and died be- fore he could be pulled out. He was twenty-one years of age. The sympa- thy of the craft will go out to the father in his sad bereavement. Visitors In Town. S. J. Mitchell, Houston, Texas A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. S. B. Dicks, representing Cooper, Taber & Co., London, England. Worcester, Mass. state of Trade. Trade is very poor; little funeral work, and in other lines almost noth- ing is being done. At Horticultural Hall the weekly at- tendance is small. Even the exhibits themselves are not as good as in for- mer years. Practically every florist reports the poorest Summer season they have had for many years. Not*!. C. D. Mackie will reopen his flower stand in Barnard, Sumner & Putnam Company's store early next month. This branch, which is closed during the Summer season, was very promising early in the Spring. H. A. Cook, of Shrewsbury, is build- ing a new dwelling house and office. Next season he intends to make some changes in his greenhouses. H. F. Littlefleld has thoroughly reno- vated his store, and now has the most attractive place in the city. The Worcester Conservatories show a wonderful change since my last visit, a few months ago. Mr. P. G. Davis conducted us through the entire plant. Six houses are planted with roses; a seventh will be ready for carnations in about a week. The plants are in a splendid condition. One house of American Beauty reflects credit on Mr. Walter T. Tappan, the superin- tendent. CAEOLUS. 2J0 The Plorists' Exchange A System.of Accounts for Greenhouses, and Forms Determining Cost of Production (PaperbyR, F. Tesson, St. Louis, read at Milwaukee Convention, 1903). ^. After having acceded to the request that I prepare a paper under the heading of "A System of Accounts for Greenhouses and Forms for Determining the Cost of Production," I found tliat, instead of having an easy subject, I had been assigned a tough proposition. The moment you seriously start to consider the subject it becomes so elusive, so diversified, appears in so many shapes and pre- sents so many points that have to be considered, that it is impossible to do the subject justice in a single paper. The one I have prepared to read to-day treats of the subject in the barest outlines. I am afraid that the subject of systematic accounting is looked upon rather as an impossibility by a great inany of our members, and as something, anyway, that is too fearsome to be tackled by the ordinary florist. With this summing up the .matter is let rest, he being content to take things as they come, and, as the saying has it, "goes it blind." This, however, is radically wrong; we all should know, both for the protection of ourselves and our creditors, what we are doing; we should know at the end of the year, or sooner, whether the business has made or lost money; if we have made money, where did it come from? if we have lost money, where did it go? Were our gains derived from properly conceived and carried out plans, or from some accidental or outside source? Were our losses caused by failure of crops, by lower prices, by heavy expenses or through lack of system in attending to the details of our business? This knowledge can only come from a properly conceived and carried out system of accounts. The object of all systems of accounts is to exhibit the results of the trans- actions of the business during specified periods, arranged in such a manner as to inform the proprietor of the business of the amounts of revenue and how they have been produced, the amounts of expenditures and their details and the net income remaining. The best system, therefore, is the one which will furnish these particulars in the clearest possible manner, with the least expenditure of time and labor. Differences in the requirements called for by the various branches of our business cause changes to be made in the details of the system adopted. The underlying principle, however, remains the same in all cases. Every business should open a set of books, preferably a double-entry set. In a double-entry set of books there is a debit for every credit entry, and a credit for every debit entry, So that the books can be balanced and discrepancies located. I have found that a very complete record can be had by running three books — a cash book, a journal and ledger. The cash book, as its name implies, holds a record of all the cash transactions in the business, the left hand, or debit page, being for all moneys received, and the right hand, or credit page, being for moneys paid out. The balance between these two pages shows the cash on hand. , Tir. uly July CASH_ To State Bank " Mlas Mltnhall " Merchandlss " M. M. Ayers " Plant Seed Co " C. C. Nichols To Balance ^■! 21.90 July X 409 4.00 *» " 13 3.75 " " 12(i e.25 " " 344- 17S.42 n 3 350 3.00 " '^ 216.34 19.32 By Mrs Grohain " ThOH. Fox " Labor Acct. " S. Bsatty " Expreee " State Bank " Gasoline " Polar Wave By Balance Cr. 1.00 2.50 6.00 .65 175.42 1.30 6.00 19.32 216.34 The journal is used for credit transactions and all entries of amounts pay- able, such as rent, light, taxes, etc.; and for amounts receivable, such as bills tor goods sold; or, in other words, bills receivable are made in this book. ■Tulv 1902 Journal Dr. Cr. a 57 Sundries Br. State Bank 9 32 326 D. Husband #2692 #2693 3 32 345 Christ Chllda 3-, 6 00 278 Kupferly Bros. illr. 58 06 57 State Bank 3 — #2702 58 06 265 H, G, Bernlng Dr. 46 17 13 Merchandise 31 46 168 Advert i-sing Dr. 7 So 328 Flor Is ts ' Exchange 31 99 Repaira Dr. 36 91 255 Hadloy Dean Class Co. 34 70 278 Kupferly Bros. 65 348 Boeokler Lumber Co. 31— ■ 1 56 60 Labor Account Dr. 69 72 341 E. Bokan 18 40 540 S. P, Long 18 40 342 S. S. Beatty 15 50 343 M. JS/eler 9 07 345 J. Jones 8 35 2 27 68 1 227 68 In the ledger an account is opened with every person with whom we have credit dealings and with items that we wish to keep track of. Under this head would come capital, greenhouses or plant, land, machinery and tools, heating plant, stock, etc. Expenses would be subdivided into labor, fuel, repairs, adver- tising, interest, insurance, miscellaneous expenses, etc. All items entered in the cash book and the journal are posted to the ledger under their proper head- ings. The items from the debit side of the cash book to the credit side of the ledger, and from the credit side of the cash book to the debit side of the ledger; the debit and credit columns in the journal are posted to the same side of the ledger, debit to debit and credit to credit. A notation is made in the cash book and journal of the ledger page to which the entries have been posted, this notation showing that they have been carried forward into the ledger, and also gives a ready means of looking up the entries, should occasion require. Each entry is also paged in the ledger, showing from where it was posted. mrPFTiTiLY BROS. 1902 July 9 31 To State Bank " Balance 219 58 1 06 65 liOi July 1 ■" 31 Aug 1 By Balance " Repairs " Express By Balance 221 222 56 1 06 66 00 59 71 59 71 1 65 R-gPAVRR trr.nirnT 1902 July 31 To Slindrles 321 As the footing of the two columns of the journal correspond, and both sides of the cash book balance, when these amounts are forwarded to the ledger and the balances taken from it, they must correspond when the cash on hand is added. When these balances are taken from the ledger and tabulated we have a trial balance. Should there be any variation in the amounts of the debit and credit columns of the trial balance, there is the omission of a ledger account, or an error in carrying the amounts forward from the cash book or the journal to the ledger, or an error in stiking a balance in the ledger. The fact that the ledger accounts must balance is the best feature of the double-entry system. You are enabled at any time to strike a balance, and if the books do not balance you know that an error has been made, and you can then look for it in order to make corrections. At least once a year the books should be closed. I have found July 1 to be the most convenient time to do this, as it is between seasons. In order to close the books, a loss and gain account is opened in the ledger, and to it are posted the various items of expense from the ledger, and also depreciation on houses, tools, heating plant, fixtures, etc. These expense items all go on the debit side of the loss and gain account; on the credit side are posted all the receipts from whatever source obtained. An inventory of all the stock on hand is made, and if it amounts to more than called for by the stock account in the ledger the exess amount is posted on the credit side of the loss and gain account; if it is less, the discrepancy is posted on the debit side of the loss and gain account. The difference in the footings of the two columns of the loss and gain account will tell whether you have made a profit or sustained a loss during the time the books have been open. LOSS & GAIN ( 1) 1902 1902 June 30 To Expanses 74 B15 35 June 30 By KAbh. 10 7164 12 " Labor 64 3374 12 " Stock 66 " Repairs 99 135 20 " Advtg 16S 18 90 " Fuel 17 b 986 56 " Insurance 193 30 48 " Pi.xtures 209 80 32 " Grnhouses 204 867 48 " Heating Plant nfi " Interest 364 80 6l 149': 54 By Balance 636 To Balance 7866 75 7866 75 July 1 636 09 Tou will see from the loss and gain account which I have submitted that the books show a loss of $636.09. If, however, a proper set of books had not been kept, if no depreciation had been allowed for fixtures, no depreciation allowed for gi-eenhouses or for heating plant, if interest on the capital invested had not been charged up as an expense, we would have a very different show- ing. In this case we would have a profit of $2,171.05, as shown by this second loss and gain account. 1902 June To ■Expenses " Labor " Repairs " Advtg " Fuel " Insurance To Balance 74 60 99 168 175 193 515 3374 135 18 9B5 30 2171 72,10 T.nqs <■ OATH I P.I 190, June July 30 By Mdse stock By Balance 7164 12 66 S4 Which Of these loss and gain accounts is correct; which is honest; which will tell you exactly where your business is going; which will enable you to put your finger on the leak, if a leak exists, or will awaken you to a realization of the true standing of your efforts? You may say that it is not correct to write off depreciation for fixtures, greenhouses or heating plant; that they are all there, and that you will use them until they have to be replaced, when you will make a charge for them. But is this honest with your business? Does not each year receive a certain amount of use from' these items, and should it not be charged for that use? Depreciation is one of the heaviest expense items in our business, and its omission may make a considerable difference in the season's showing; but is it right to leave it out? The same thing will apply to the capital invested; you may say it is your money and you do not have to pay interest on it. Still, if you borrowed it from a bank or trust company to put in your business you would have to pay interest for its use, and now when you have borrowed it from yourself for the business, why should not the business pay interest on it? If it was not invested in your business you could place it in a bank or trust company and draw 3 per cent, for it; you could buy bonds with it and get 4 per cent.; you could invest in deeds of trust and get 6 per cent, for its use. Why, then, should it not be drawing interest when invested in your business? You have borrowed it from yourself, rather than from some one else. These two samples of loss and gain accounts should be studied; they will bear a lot of thinking over; they will show the real from the apparent gain, and I am apprehensive that it is the apparent gain that we see and by which we are misled. Prom the loss and gain account we gain another pointer. This is the cist of operating the business, and by finding the number of square feet of beni h August 22, 1903 The Plorist-s' Hxchange 2n surface or producing area contained in the houses we get the cost of operating the plant per square foot; or, in other words, we know how much each foot of bencli space must produce in order to pay operating expenses. The principal idea of keeping a set of books is to enable one to know exactly what the business is doing, and the one feature in business that will enable you to make your business pay is the ability to tell what it costs you to produce a given article, so that you can intelligently put a price on it that enables you to make a sufficient profit to Justify the transaction. The system adopted and carried out that enables you to do this is called Cost Accounting. Records are kept of all the items that enter into the cost of production, so that the exact cost of the finished product is known. These systems vary with different lines of business. The same principle, however, underlies them all. They have been brought to their fullest development in manufacturing enterprises, where records are kept of every item that enters into the cost of the production of their output. The fiorist business— that is, the growing end of it— has always impressed me as being a strictly manufacturing enterprise. You have, in the first place, your plant or greenhouses; you have the tools for doing the necessary work; you have your raw material to work with; you employ labor, and, lastly, you turn out the finished product, either plants or cut flowers. Now. what opinion would you hold of a manufacturer of boots and shoes, of cigars, of hardware, or of any manufactured article, who, after having produced these articles, did not know for what he could sell them to make a profit, because he did not know what it had cost him to produce them? Tet how many of us are in this business condition! If we are producing cut flowers, can we tell the cost to us of a dozen roses, or carnations, or hyacinths? If we are growing plants, what does it cost to get a kentia into a five, six or seven inch pot or a geranium into a four inch? When this matter of cost is considered from an outside point of view, it seems that this would be the first question that would be determined, instead of being, as I think, about the last that is taken Into consideration by the person growing the stock. Tou may be all right— you may be receiving prices that are paying you— but do you know it? Are you sure that all of the items produced are paying equally well? Are you not making up on some lines what you have lost on others? And at the end of the season, when final plans are being made for another year, can you tell what lines to go light on and what lines to push? Can you decide what varieties to cut down and which to increase? If you cannot do this, and do it intelligently, you are not making the most of your opportunities. Without entering into all the details of cost accounting, I will show a few form records that will start one to systematizing his business, and that can be elaborated to any length. I have made for use a special form of blank book, although any blank book can be ruled to serve. The special feature in the one mentioned is its size and ruling, the pages being 17 inches by 12 inches, and when opened presenting a surface 17 inches by 24 inches. It is ruled horizontally into seven spaces, one for each day in the week, and vertically into as many spaces or columns as may be desired, and the columns can be of any width. The copy shown has been used for cut flowers, and gives the number and grade of flowers cut during one week. These columns can be used for a number of purposes. Under a wide column headed "Remarks" information can be in- serted, dates of moving stock can be put down, the arrival and planting of bulbs and their condition can be noted, bulbs brought into the houses for forcing for Christmas or Easter can be entered and later their earliness or lateness can be noted for future reference. Thus by a few seconds' work with a pencil an established record is made th^t can be referred to for years to come. I Bate Kaleerln Camot Gates Ivory Remarks April 4 2- 2- 1 11- 5- 4 1- 1- 5-10. 5- 2-1 5- 1 2- 2-10 8- 4- 3 3- 9 1- 1 5- 5- 9 3 9-9 12-12-12 12 ia-12-18 12 5 S- 1- 3 3- 3 9-19-10 .1- R- 9 7—9- 2- 2-12 9-12-18 3- 4- 5 1- 1- 4 4- 3- 9 28-41 1- 8 9 2- 3-13 2-11-36 1- 4-27 6 14-31-25 f.-10.?n 21-27-36 7-14-19 5-33-62 2-22-50 5-27- 76 5-19- .60 18-48-42 24-36-54 64-102 42-132 7 2- 2- 3 6-14-13 3- 6-19 1 4- 5 2-14-15 4- 6-17 2 7- 1-10 1-23-24 2-12=31 10- 4- 4 2-24-34 2-12-32 12-18-30 12=24-30 36-60 12-36-66 8 4- 5 6- 6-13 1-14-14 1- 30-30 1- 2 1- 6-20 6-18-15 IQ- - 5 1-10-20 2-26-19 2- 4- 4 8-13 1-28-31 30-30 24-35 12-36-36 36-48 9 IQ- 3- B a- 12- -7 S-22- 4 5-10 7- 1- 1 6-14-10 11-29-23 i- - 8 ■ 8-12 2-37-29 3- 4 7-10-15 5-38-39 54 12-42-36 18-42-30 42-48 12-42-64 10 3 6- 7-13 10-30-19 1 5- 2- 4 12-17-10 9-28-23 4 3- 3- 1 8-24-16 8=36-28 3- 12-17-22 25-69-79 18-36-30 30-42-36 18-60-42 36-84-96 ' having this record would hardly throw ou a record of handling paper whites for two' has been determined. t one-year-old Meteors. I also show years, In which case the gross profit The item of first importance in determining the cost of production of cut flowers is to ascertain the number and quality produced per given foot of bench space. I think it more satisfactory to figure per foot of bench space than per plant as, owing to the differences in the distances the plants are placed m benching, the records of production in any one place would vary from year to year, while a comparison with another place to see what the differences are would be entirely misleading. This record of quality and quantity is provided for in the book shown. In order to find the number of square feet planted to any one variety it is necessary to measure up the benches after planting, and this need be done only once during the season. Dividing the number of square feet into the number of blooms cut gives the production per square foot. I Hke to have this production worked out every month, so you can tell at the end of the season when vou cut the most flowers. Tou would rather cut^ three to a toot in December than six to a foot in June, and the record will stimulate you to increase the Winter production when you note the tendency to rest shown at this time— the period during which the best returns are received. I show two records of Meteors for successive years, the first being with young stock planted early and the second with the same stock carried over. Anyone .lulj' August September October Kovember December January February ?/arch April May June Cut 1 YEAB MEIEORG Sell. Ret. Sold Price. Pr. Pt. Cut 2.09 3.S8 3.89 3.21 2.39 1.25 .64 1.12 3.08 4.22 5.19 30.77 1.11 2.03 2.40 2.44 1.89 .95 .57 .69 2.16 3.32 3.63 21 . 19 2 y^AR ^TCTROP.S "^ Sell, sold Price 2.06 3.11 4.00 4.29 8.30 5.89 5.17 5.33 4.66 3.87 3.55^ 4.57 2.92 6.32 9.62 10.47 15.68 5.60 2.97 3.72 10.07 12.88 12.92 93.17 -1.24 3.22 5.10 5.25 3.03 2.67 2.72 3.14 3.93 6.02 6.00 5.00 52'.S2 2.28 3.42 3.41 2.28 2.33 1.81 2.54 3.72 3.70 5.36 3.32 35.17 2.00 2.79 3.57 3.96 7.99 6.31 5.88 4.14 3.34 2.66 2.67 3. 98 Ret, 4.56 9.66 12.22 «.04 13.61 11.45 14.96 11.28 12.36 14,28 1.86 132.00 SUMMARY! Cut Sold Selling price Returns per plant 30, W 52.32 ) 21, W 35.17 ( 4.67 S,98 ) 93.17 $1.32 ' December January February PAPSR WHITES BiilbH Cut .'^old Returns 1,000 606 24 606 24 30.18 1.44 31.62 Roturns 15;^ Commission 4.74 Cost of Bulbs 7.50 Freight 1.00 $31.62 13.24 GROSS EROFIT lie. 38 PAPER WHITES Cut Sold Returns 2,304 4,068 1,884 8,Zb6 2,008 3,460 1,860 TI7?4~ 81.12 55.69 32.76 75.00 5.00 7.32H »218.45 112.76 218. 4b JlOB,69 I do not think it necessary in ascertaining the cost of production to have a card follow each lot of plants through their life in the houses. This could be done with several lots or any special lot to familiarize ones self with the workings of the system. The principal point is to allow for all the items that, enter into the cost of production. A card, however, should' be provided for each lot or variety of which a record is to be kept. Suppose, for instance, a record , is wanted of the cost of growing palms. ,A card would be prepared, as shown, calling for the cost of the production per 100 or 1,000, as the case may be. The first item would be the cost of seed or plants. If seed was sown, a cost of seed would be made and left open until the percentage that germinated could be ascertained, when the proper amount would be filled in. Then would come labor of boxing and putting away. The next item would be for care and space occu- pied by the seed flats made at the time of pricking off Then would come cost 5f pricking off into two-inch pots, a memoranda of the time taken or of the number finished in a day would give you the basis for estimatmg this amount Then if they are cleaned or handled before being sh fted a charge is made for the time The next charge would be made at the time they were shifted into Sree-Sch pots, this bein^g the same method adopted when they were potted into two-Inch; and so on, the system being pursued until the plants are sold. In case «^e plants were purchased or imported, their cost and duty and freight would be entered instead of seed, all the subsequent charges being similar In letermtaing whai charge to make for space occupied the knowledge that we hive™ iready obtained from the set of books submitted regarding the cost of opjratton and further, the determining of the cost of operation per square foot nf bench space shows us that the cost of operation is 50 cents per square foot of bench snlce and charges on that basis would be made. If catch crops are put to that omy occupy the benches for a short while the. charges would be heavier against the crops irown in Winter than in Summer. KENTI/\ BELMOREftNA. Per 1000 Kentia Belmoreana 10.000 . Preparing soil, planting and placing Care and space feet weeks ,„„.„„ Potting into 2 inch, preparing and placing Cleaning , Care and space feet weeks „„„,„„ Shifting into 3 inch, preparing soil and placing Cleaning and restaging Care and space feet weeks Shifting Into 4 inch, preparing soil and placing In ascertaining the cost of production of geraniums a card with the following notations wouW be used, the items being on the same general lines as for the palms. . GERANIUMS, Per 1000 ■_ Cuttings Making and placing m sand Care and space feet weeks »„„,„„ Potting into 2 inch, preparing soil and staging Cleaning Care and space feet weeks Shifting into 3 inch, preparing soil and staging Cleaning _ ^ , Care and space feet weeks j„„,.„„ Shifting into 4 inch, preparing soil and staging A third card is shown giving memoranda for ascertaining the cost of produc- tion of carnation plants when ready to house from the field. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 1000 ^^^^ Cuttings Making and placing in sand Attention and space feet weeks Boxing.- preparing soil and placing Attention and space feet weeks Benching , Attention and space feet weeks Preparing ground and planting Cultivation I think that from the foregoing anyone who is at all interested in this suMect can work out a system of accounts and cost record that will prove satu-iactory and DTOfitable and that will be of permanent value. It may take a lutle time this knowledge is the more valuable it becomes. 212 The Florists' Hxchange THE DELEGATES Adels. A. F., Jr., St. Louis, Mo. Altick, H. M., Dayton, Ohio. Amerphal, Edw., Janesville, Wis. Amllng, A. A., Chicago, 111. Amling. B. C, Chicago. 111. Annalan, J. F., Edwardsville, 111. Aumann. H. L., Norfolk, Va. Baettger, E. E., Eggertsville, N. Y. Bahr, Fritz, Highland Park, 111. Baird, O. L., Dixon, 111. Balluft, C. M., Chicago. 111. Ball, L., Philadelphia, Pa. Ball, C. D., Philadelphia, Pa. Ball, Miss Clara, Philadelphia, Pa. Balsley, Harry, and ladies, Detroit, Mich. Barbe, A. F., Kansas City, Kan. Barker, M., Chicago, 111. Bartels, F. C, Cleveland. Ohio. Bartels. H., Milwaukee, Wis. Baum, T. P.. Buffalo. N. Y. Baumer, A. K.. Louisville, Ky. Bayer, Geo.. Toledo, Ohio. Beatty, H. B., Pittsburg, Pa. Beaul. Frank H., Detroit, Mich. Beneke, J. J., St. Louis, Mo. Benson, A. C, Hinsdale. 111. Benson, W. A., Denver, Colo. Bentley, P. F., Chicago, 111. Berokmans, L. A., Augusta, Ga. Bertermann, J., Indianapolis, Ind. Bessinger, J. A., Lansing, Mich. Beyer, Chas., St. Louis, Mo. Billins, John, Painesville, 111. Billingsly, W., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackman, G. H., Evansville, Ind. Blick, L. G., Norfolk, Va. Blind, H. L. & G. D., West View, Pitts- burg, Pa. Boehringer, A. G., Bay City, Mich. Brague, L. B., Hinsdale, Mass. Bratt, D. A., Anoka, Minn. Breitmeyer, Philip, Detroit, Mich. Briscoe, J. A., and lady, Detroit. Mich. Browne. Thos., Greenfield, Mich. Bruns. H. A., and wife, Chicago, 111. Bullock, Mrs. B. W., Blkhardt, Ind. Bunyard, H. A., New York. Burning. H. B., St. Louis, Mo. Burns, Ed.. Mansfield. Ohio. Caldwell, C. W., Evergreen, Ala. Carmody. J. D., Bvansville, Ind. Carpenter, A. D., and wife, Cohoes, N. Y. Casey. J. B., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Chopin, P. A., New Orleans, La. Christians, John, Sheldon, 111. Collins, Thomas, Hinsdale, Mass. Connor, D. T., Philadelphia, Pa. Connor. J. M.. St. Louis. Mo. Cook, M., New Orleans, La. Cook W. C. Kalamazoo. Mich. Corbett, J. C, Washington. D. C. Cowee, W. J., Berlin, N. Y. Cowell, J. F.. Buffalo, N. Y. Craig. Robert, Philadelphia. Pa. Critchell. C. B.. Atlanta, Ga. Grouse. G. A., Saginaw, Mich. Crow, L. B., New York. Crowe. Peter, Utica, N. Y. Crump, F. F., Colorado Springs. Colo. Cushman, E. H.. Sylvania, Ohio. Deake, J. W., and Mrs. J. B., Asheville. N. C. Deamund. J. B., Chicago, 111. De La Mare, A. T., New York. Derthict. C. B.. Ionia, Mich. Dilger, A. M., Detroit, Mich. Dilger, F. P., Milwaukee, Wis. Dillon, J. L., Bloomsburg, Pa. Dillon. Max, Bloomsburg, Pa. Dorval, Victor, New York. Du Rie, W. B., Rahway, N. J. Dunn, John, Detroit, Mich. Eadie. James, Cleveland, Ohio. Edefelsen, B., Milwaukee, Wis. Bllinger, B., Philadelphia, Pa. Bngelmann, Mrs., Manistee, Mich. Ernst, W. H., Washington, D. C. Bsch, A. F., Washington, D. C. Eschner, B., Philadelphia, Pa. Bsler, J. G., Saddle Kiver, N. J. Esternle, Leopold C, New York. Ewaia, Theo. S., Davenport, Iowa. Falek. W., Philadelphia, Pa. Farquhar, J. K. L. M., Boston, Mass. Ferguson, A., Detroit, Mich. Fetters, E. A., and wife, Cleveland, Ohio. Foester, J., Chicago, 111. Foley, Philip J.. Chicago, 111. Ford. G. S., Philadelphia. Pa. Fotheringham, R. J.. Tarrytown, N. J. Frueck, Henry C, Gross Point, Mich. Fulmer, J. T., Des Moines. Iowa. Funze, F. J., Indianapolis, Ind. Garland, G. M., Des Plaines, 111. Gasser, J. M., Cleveland. Ohio. George. B. B., Painesville, Ohio. Gerhardt, H. P., Chicago. 111. Gillett. E. G.. and wife, Cincinnati, Ohio. Gipner, John, Niles, 111. Glaser, A. L.. Dubuque, Iowa. Ganser. A., Philadelphia, Pa. Graham, J., and lady, Cleveland, Ohio. Greene. W., Des Moines, Iowa. Gude, A., Washington, D. C. Gude, W. F.. Washington. D. C. Guillaume, Mrs. A., La Crosse, Wis. Guttman, Alex. J., New York City. Guy, E. W.. Belleville, 111. Hadkinson, J. H., St. Louis, Mo. Hagenburger, Philip W., Mentor, Ohio. Hall, W. S., Osage, Iowa. Hall, T. H., Minneapolis, Minn. Hansen, B.. St. Paul, Minn. Hatcher, G. S., Amsterdam, N. T. Hartshorne, James. Jollet, 111. Hauswirth, P. J., Chicago. 111. Hay, Arthur, Springfield, 111. Heacock, Jos., Wyncote, Pa. Heiss, J. B., Dayton, Ohio. Heite. C. E., Kansas City, Kas. Helfrich, A., and wife, Burlington, Wis. Hellenthal, J. J., Columbus, Ohio. Hellenthal, J. B.. Columbus, Ohio. Henderson, L., Omaha, Neb. Herendeen, W. J., Geneva, N. Y. Herr, A. M., and wife, Lancaster, Pa. Heys, Albert. Springfield, 111. Heyne. G. A., Dubuque, Iowa. Hill. E. G.. Richmond, Ind. Hippard, E., Youngstown. Ohio. Holding, M. G., Chicago, 111. Holton, Fred., Milwaukee, Wis. Hostetter, A., Manheim, Pa. Holznagle. Frank, and two ladies. High- land Park, Mich. Hunkel. H. D.. Milwaukee, Wis. Hunt, F. G.. Mt. Greenwood, 111. Jackson, J. E., Gainesville. Ga. Jewett. Miriam. Sparta, Wis. Johnson, C. W., Rockford, 111. Johnson, A.. Milwaukee, Wis. Johnstone. R., Chicago, 111. Juengel. C. A., and wife. St. Louis, Mo. Jurgens. A., Chicago, 111. Keck, B. C, Washington, Iowa. Kegg, Robert, Cleveland, Ohio. Kellogg Geo. M., Pleasant Hill, Mo. Kelly, J. C, Cleveland, Ohio. Kennedy, W. A., Milwaukee, Wis. Kiff. Leonard, Chicago, 111. Kift, Robt., Philadelphia. Pa. Kletsch, Chas. H., and ladies, Buffalo, N. Y. Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Merkel, J., Mentor, Ohio. Mero, Miss J., Detroit, Mich. Meyers, F. H., Philadelphia, Pa. Miller, H. S., Alliance. Ohio. Miller, Theo., St. Louis, Mo. Mitchell, F. J., Philadelphia, Pa. Moon, Henry O., Morrisville, Pa. Mueller. C. P., Wichita, Kas. Nanz, Henry, Louisville, Ky. Nauman, G. M., Cleveland, Ohio. Newell, Arthur, Kansas Citv, Kan. Niessen, Leo, Philadelphia. Pa. Nugent, J. B., Jr.. New York. Palmisky. W. L., Chicago. 111. Papworth. Harry. New Orleans. La. Patthey, H. L., Minneapolis, Minn. Pearson, Peter, Chicago, 111. Peck, S. N., and F. J., Toledo, Ohio. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. W. B., Cresco, Iowa. Peterson, J. A.. Cincinnati. Ohio. Peterson. A., Escanaba, Mich. Phelps. N. L., Springfield, 111. Pherson. A., Paxton, 111. Pierce. L. B., Talmadge, Ohio. Pollworth. C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Ponnet. C. Washington. D. C. Pointing, Fred., Glenville. Ohio. Rackham. Geo. A., Detroit, Mich. Reger, C. Pittsburg. Pa. Rehm, W.. New Orleans. La. Reid, Ed., Philadelphia, Pa. Reineman, E. C Pittsburg, Pa. Rennison, J. C, Sioux City, Iowa. Reynolds, Geo., Gross Point Farms, Mich. Ringler, A.. Chicago, 111. Risch, Carl, and lady, Buffalo, N. Y. Rupp, N. J.. Chicago, 111. Roehrs, Julius H., Jr., Rutherford, N. J. Roethke, C. S., Saginaw, Mich. Roethke, Otto, Saginaw, Mich. Sullivan, J. F., Detroit, Mich, Sullivan, Norman, Detroit, Mich. Sunderbruch, A.. Cincinnati, Ohio. Sunner, J., Chicago, 111. Swanson, A. S., St. Paul, Minn. Swenson, Gustav, Elmhurst, 111. Symmons, W. P., and wife, Decorah, Iowa. Taeple, Walter G., Detroit, Mich. Tanscourt, E. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Taplin, W. H.. Holmesburg, Pa. Tatle. Thos., Highland Park, 111. Taylor, F. W., St. Louis, Mo. Taylor, J.. Mt. Clemens, Mich. Temple, J. T., Davenport, Iowa. Tesson, R. F., St. Louis. Mo. Thaden. H., and lady. Atlanta, Ga. Then, Anton, Chicago. 111. Toole, Wm.. and wife. Baraboo, Wis. Traendly, G. H., Rowayton, Conn. Traendley, Frank, New York. Treich. Chas.. Saginaw, Mich. Turnlev, C. W., Haddonfield, N. J. Ullrich", Lewis, Tiffin, Ohio. Valentine, J. A., Denver, Colo. Valdejo, B., New Orleans, La. Vatter, Geo.. Marinette. Wis. Virgin. U. J.. New Orleans, La. Vaughan, J. C, and wife, Chicago, 111. Wallace, Alex., New York. Wallace, L., Buffalo, N. Y. Walk, Jas. P., and lady, Buffalo, N. Y. Walbert, Geo., St. Louis, Mo. Wauke, L.. Cleveland. Ohio. "Warden, B., Jamestown, N. Y. Warnloke, Chas.. Detroit, Mich. Warburton. C. Fall River, Mass. Ward, R. M., New York. Washburn, F. L. and B. A., Blooming- ton. 111. Watson. J. C, Philadelphia, Pa. Watson. Robt., Detroit, Mich. BED OF SUBTROPICAL PLANTS, BOTANICAL GARDENS, WASHINGTON, D. C. Klimmer, Geo. H., Oak Park. 111. Knecht, F. J., Fort Wayne, Ind. Koenig, O. G., St. Louis, Mo. Kretschmar, Julius F., Flatbush, N. Y. Krietling, W., and wife, Chicago, 111. Krick, W. C, Brooklyn, N. Y. Krueger, M. A., Sr., and Jr., Meadville, Pa Kuhl, Geo., Pekin, 111. Kunze, Henry, Glenville, Ohio. Kurth, Robert, Philadelphia, Pa. Labo, J., Joliet, 111. Lamborn, L. L.. Alliance, Ohio. Lane. Theo. J.. New York. Langjahr, A. H., Brooklyn, N. Y. Lasson. P. L.. Fort Dodge, Iowa. Lealy, Bmil, W. Hoboken. N. J. Lembach, C, and lady, Pittsburg, Pa. Lenker, Chas.. Freeport, 111. Loefflei-, A., Watertown, Wis. Loew, Wm., Pittsburg, Pa. Lolller, B. C. Washington, D. C. Long, D. B., Buffalo, N. Y. Lord, L. P., Owatona, Minn. Luffman, Miss Anna K., Birmingham, Ala. Ludlow, Francis S., Chicago, 111. Ludwlg. B. C, Allegheny, Pa. Ludwig, J. W., Allegheny, Pa. I-udwig, G.. Allegheny, Pa. Lund. Chris., Wausau, Mich. Lunlev. John, Zanesville, Ohio.' Maaff. E. E., Denver, Colo. MacRorie. D., So. Orange, N. J. Mansfield. Thos., Lockport, N. Y. Martin. John B.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mathison, F. R.. Waltham, Mass. May. John N.. Summit. N. J, Mavnard, Mrs. C. H., Allen, Mich. Maynard. C. H., and lady. Allen, Mich. McDonald, J., Farmer City, HI. McKellar. C. M.. Chicago, 111. Meinhardt, F. H., and wife, St. Louis, Mo. Roney, C. H., Jamestown, N. Y. Saath, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W., Cleveland, Ohio. Saokitt. B. R., Fostoria, Ohio. Schaffer, Geo., Washington, D. C. Schloss, Emil. New York. Sohlwaff, V. L.. Brie, Pa. Schmitt. A., Glenville, Iowa. Schneider, A. H., Chicago. 111. Schrav. Emil, St. Louis, Mo. Schrlneling, Fred., and lady, Milwau- kee, Wis. Sohulz. C, Menominee, Mich. Schwab. H.. Zanesville, Ohio. Schweineman, H. G., Danvers. 111. Scott, Geo.. Chicago, 111. Scott, C. W., Chicago, 111. Scott. Wm., Buffalo, N. Y. Schulz, J., Louisville, Ky. Seele. H. D.. Blkhardt, Ind. Shaw, J. Austin, New York. Shaw. B. R.. Nashua, N, H. Sheridan, Walter. New York. Siebrecht, W. H., and ladies, Astoria, N. Y. Simon, C, Jr., Wilmington, Del. Simpson, F. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Skidelsky, S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Smely, J., Aurora, 111. Smith. H. G., Gross Point, Mich. Smith, P. C, Ashland, Wis. Smith. W. R., "Washington, D. C. Smith, H. J.. Hinsdale, Mass. Smith. J. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Speidel, Otto. Oconomowoc, Wis. Sprenger, W. J., New Hampton. Iowa. Stafford, Mrs. L. H., Marquette, Mich. Stafford, Mrs. L. H., Denver, Colo. Steffens, B., New York. Steidle, J.. Central, Mo. Stewart, W. J., Boston, Mass. Stollery, Fred., Chicago, 111. Stollerj'. Geo., Chicago, 111. Suder. W., Toledo, Ohio. Webber, P. C, St. Louis, Mo. Webber, Wm., Buffalo, N. Y. Welch, P., Boston, Mass. Wentzer, A., West Grove. Pa. Westcott, J., and wife, Philadelphia, Pa. Whitcomb, A. H., Lawrence, Kas. White, Fannie D.. Lexington, Ky. \\Tiitled, A. B., Minneapolis, Minn. W^hitnall. C. B.. Milwaukee, Wis. Wietor, N. J.. Chicago, 111. Witherbee, M. H., Charles City, Iowa, "n^ilcox, J. P. & R., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Wilson, J. S., Western Springs, 111. Wilson, J. P., Germantown, Pa. Wilson. William, New York. Windmiller. Pauline. Mankato, Minn. Wolff, J.. Jr., Philadelphia, Pa. Wood. Hugh, Chicago, 111. Wood, John P., Providence, R. I. Wunder, John. Winona, Minn. Yorke, A. M., and lady, Hancock, Mich. Zweifel, N., and lady, Milwaukee, Wis. Sub-Tropical Bed In Botanic Gar- den, Washington. The accompanying Illustration rep- resents a sub-tropical bed in the Na- tional Botanic Garden at Washington, D. C. The bed was planted with the fol- lowing- plants, beginning with the cen- ter: Musas magniflca, standleyi, Bnsete purpurea; then a ring of Cannas, Ehe- manni, Maurice Rovier, and Mrs. Kate Gray; then Synadinium Grantii and Phvllanthus rosea picta, alternately; a ring of crotons. different varieties; a ring of Coleus Verschaffeltil, a ring of Alternanthera aurea nana, finishing with an edging of box S inches high. August 22, 1903 The Plorists' Hxchange 21^ m s?. » lil!l Another Oold Medal Award The Pierson Fern (NEPHROLEPIS PIERSOIMI) MM the Following Endorsomont "t Commlttoo of Awards on Plants tt iHjiwaukGe ConvGntlon, Aug. 19J903 met fim "F. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., exhibit a magnificent lot of Neplirolepis Piersoni, awarded the Gold Medal of this Society last year at Asheville. As it has already received the highest award possible in the gift of this Society, your Conamittee can make no further award at this time, but we wish to say that another year has only further demonstrated its great value commercially, and confirms the judgment of the Committee in awarding the plant the first and only Gold Medal ever given by this Society for any jjlant.' I^educed Prices for Fall and Spring Delivery. Send for Price List if you have not received it |§ F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Hudson, N. Y. 1 Phalus GrandlfoUus. To the older readers of The Florists' Exchange our illustration will present to them the orchid they know, or did know, as Bletia Tankervillise. The writer of these notes knew it under this IPHAinS 6KANDIFOLIDS.3 name only for many years, but compe- tent authorities say it must be now Phaius grandifolius. It has also been known under the name of Limodorum Tankervilli^ Though its specific name Is grandifolius, in recognition of its Icrge leaves, it could as well be desig- nated grandiflorus, for its flowers, as displayed on its tall spikes, are indeed grand. Our illustration well represents its character, but it is not uncommon to see specimens larger and stronger and with many more flower spikes. Old plants when in good condition and In full bloom are magnificent sights. This species is a native of China, con- sequently does not require much heat in Winter. A moderate temperature suits it, which renders it a favorite with many. As with all the species, it likes heat and moisture when in a growing state, but in the Summer sea- son, when flowering is over, a moist at- mosphere is not essential to It. It Is hardly necessary to say the sepals and petals are of a brownish color within and white without, as the plant Is so well known; but some of our younger readers may not be well acquainted with it. Those who have not this good old plant should add it to their collection. It is a grand one for exhibition pur- poses. JOSEPH MBBHAN. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. LUTHER BURBANK.— An apprecia- tion. Through the courtesy of the Southern Pacific Railway, San Fran- cisco, we have received a copy of this pamphlet, which is a reprint from "Sunset Magazine" of illustrated ar- ticles dealing with the personality, methods and achievements of Mr. Bur- bank, from the pen of Professor E. J. Wickson, of the University of Cali- fornia. The text is charmingly writ- ten: tlie illustrations numerous and in- structive; and the "appreciation" will be read with great interest by every one to whom the work of Mr. Burbank appeals, and that is, all engaged in horticuitural pursuits, either commer- cially or for pleasure. THE PECAN TREE. By G. M. Ba- con Pecan Co., DeWitt, Ga. Price, 25c. Gives full cultural directions and lists of profitable varieties. Illustrat- ed. JOHN PEED & SON. West Norwood. London, S. E. — Bulb Catalogue for 1903, Caladiums a specialty. Illustrated. AMERICAN PARK AND OUTDOOR ART ASSOCIATION: Vol. VI., part 3- Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting held at Boston, 1902; contains "School Garden" papers. Louisville, Ky. John W. Thompson and George Thompson, Jr., have entered suit to break the will of their father, George Thompson, Sr.. who recently died, leaving the greater part of his estate to his daughter-in-law. The petition states that he had been subjected to undue influence. Recent callers were B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia; C. S. Ford, Philadelphia; J. H. Shanks, rep- resenting the Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville, Ohio. Among Liouisville's representatives at the convention at Milwaukee are Jacob Schulz, C. H. Kunzman, A. R. Baumer. A. R. B. OSKALOOSA, IOWA.— William E. Heane, a well-known florist, died Au- gust 11 of consumption, after an illness of six months. He was prominent in the Masonic and Elk lodges. The Virginia State Horticultural So- ciety will hold an exhibition of fruits, flowers and vegetables, also seed, in Pu- laski City, in September. $7.50 BRINGS $500. My advertisement did good work. Sold $500 worth by Monday's mail. Chicago. ALBEKT FITCHS. Indianapolis, Ind. Jno. Bertermann and Herman Junge are the only Indianapolitians attend- ing the convention. This is a hard matter to understand, as this city is always well up in front when it comes to keeping up her record as a "flower city." The city parks are again attaining some of their late Summer beauty. Any florist wishing to see some nice landscape gardening should not fail to visit Garfield Park. Mr. Aug. Grande is cutting fine asters by the thousands. Walter Bertermann is spending sev- eral weeks in northern Michigan. I. B. ROCHESTER, N. Y.— The 17th annual convention of the Association of Ameri- can Cemetery Superintendents will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, this city, for three days, begin- ning September S. The E. R. Frye Florist Co., who recently made an assignment, have filed a schedule of assets and liabilities with the county clerk. The assets amount to $2,368.57, and the debts to $7,737.42. Arthur A. Mosher is the assignee. SARATOGA. N. T.— The Saratoga Floral Association will give a grand ball on August 27 at the Grand Union Hotel. KINGSTON, N. T.— Christian Law- ritzen was married Tuesday, August 11, to Miss Margaret Condon. The cere- mony took place at St. Joseph's Church, Rhinecliff, N. T. Fumigating Kind Tobacco b/Mi/^or "^"-l-SALL APHIS IN ONE NIGHT •r OWUer in .% bouse 100x2.5 ft.; at s. cost hT „. :^ ] Oc- A .5 11>. trial pks:. =.vm ct.-t Jiotlnn^ir .roivwiU puv theexprcys charges oq It. Our bpoUlct tc-lls ot it. Write Dept. A forii. XliB M. A. STOOTHOFF COflU>A?.'V -J16, 117, IIS We.^tSt., >'.V.City 2l4 The Plorists' Exchan§:e CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms : Cash ■witli Order. These Columns are reserved for advertise- ments of Wants and Stores, Greenhouses, Land, Etc., For Sale or Eent; also Second-hand Ma- Bate 10 cents per line (7 words to a line) when set solid without, display. Display advertisements, 15 cents per line (6 words to a line). When answers are to be addressed care of this office, add ten cents to cover expense of for warding. Ko advertisement taken for less than 50 centff, except Situations Wanted. SITUATIONS WANTED SOBER, honest young man with three years' experience wishes position by September 1; private place preferred. Address K. B., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by a young man as assist- ant maker-up and salesman. Can furnish best of reference. Address Geo. R. Drew, 68 School St., Concord, N. H. RELIABLE man, married, wants to take charge of propagating and planting hardy shrubs, evergreens, trees. Right man for firm starting in this business. Address I. C, care Florists' -Exchange. . _^ SITUATION wanted by single German (30) good worker, for inside, in all branches. State wages and particulars when TSTiting. Ad- dress G. K., care W. Stommell, Metropolitan and Collins Ave.. Metropolitan, L. I.. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED in or near Boston by experienced grower of roses, carnations, chi-j's- anthemums. etc. Manager in last place for nine years. Best of references. Address John Prit- chard, Newtonville Ave., Newtonvllle, Mass. MAN, 38 years old, married, would like to cor- respond with parties desirous of starting in Kreenhouse or nursery business. Well up in herbaceous stock and hard and soft-wooded plants. Has managed large private plants suc- cessfully. Address Nurseryman, Box 161, Morris Plains, N. J. HELP WANTED WANTED at once, rose grower; single man; reference required. Address K. E., care Flor- ists' Exchange. WANTED, a greenhouse man in commercial place; wages from $15 to .$20 per month and board, according to ability- Write or call on Louis C. Pilat. Ossining. N. Y. GARDENER of 34, German, experienced In all branches, desires the acquaintance of Catholic girl or young widow. Object matrimony. Ad- dress P. O. Box No. 140. Centerville. Ca'I. WANTED — At once, working foreman, good grower of roses, carnations, violets and gen- eral stock. Give references and wages ex- ppcted. N- n. Sherwood. Southport, Conn. WANTED — First-class salesman and maker-up, one who understands sale of palms and ferns; New York City reference and experience. Steady position to right party. Address K. A., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED. GOOD ASSISTANT CARNATION GROWER, UP-TO-DATE; NO DRINKER. REFERENCE REQUIRED. $12 PER WEEK. WM. W. FOSTER, SUPT. RIVERSIDE GREEN. HOUSES. WESTERLY. R. I. ■ YOUNG man wanted as assistant; must under- stand thorouKhly general greenhouse work, vegetables: and be good plant grower. Good wages. Apply, stating nationality and refer- ences, to A. Sedlaak. Pine Orchard. Conn. WANTED AT ONCE, man as working foreman, who understands his business and can keep houses in first-class shape, for retail place in Southern city. $12 per wpck to begin with; advance if satisfactory. Also yonng man as de- signer and decorator; .$10 per week to begin. State nationality with references. Address K. D.. cfire Florists' Exchange. WANTED — An experienced salesman and dec- orator for an up-to-date retail store catering to the best trade. Must be experienced in store work and decorating and come well recom- mended. Good salary and chance for advance- ment to the right party. Address, with full particulars. Randolph & McClements. So. High- land Ave. and Baum St.. Pittsburg. Pa. ' Agents Wanted For BGamiefiioiiii '"Roller. Patented July 25, 1903. Somethins that every florist, market gardener or private eardener needs in the greenhouse and out- doors. Send for prices, territory and circulars. BEAULIEU, Wood haven, N.Y.' HELP WANTED FLORIST wanted to go' to Los Angeles to work in greenhouses and outdoors; man who Is not afraid of \rtrb: ?50 per month tor the right man. Apply Beaulleu. WoodhaTen, N. T. SEEDSMAN, A GOOD COUNTER AND ORDER HAND WANTED. ALSO A GENTLEMANLY YOUNG SALESMAN FOR GARDENERS. FLORISTS, AND THE TRADE. PERMANENT POSITION AND GOOD CHANCE FOR AD- VANCEMENT TO THE RIGHT MAN. STATE REFERENCE; STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. ONLY MEN OF ABILITY NEED APPLY. AD- DRESS I. G.. CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. ASSISTANT PRIVATE GARDENERS WANTED for first-class places near Boston. Must be ex- perienced in orchid, fruit, rose, carnation and chrysanthemum growing under glass. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., SEEDSMEN, 6 and 7 So. Market St., Boston, Mass. Mention the Florlats* Exchange when writing. IV ANTED I am aboixt to start a small nursery in a suburlian city (Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Hardy Peren- nials) and wish to get, commencing on April 1st, 19D4, an intelligent young man with some experi- ence in the garden or in nursery work. Can't use an expert as wages on the start won't warrant. I want a clever boy or young man who can learn not only to grow, but to market, keep simple iHC- counts, etc. One with abililj' and snap enough to eventually take an interest in the business, and one who will work hard and for moderate wages for a few years, until the enterprise gets a-goine:. Give atje, experience, wages wanted and full particulars. Address K. C, care Florists' Exchange. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE — Retail store with lease; old-e.stab- lished place; will sell cheap. M. K. Sehmltt- berger, 315 Springfield Ave., Newark, N. J. FOR SALE — Five acres of land with four green- houses thereon ; for particulars address Henry Berg. Orange Valley. N. J. * GREENHOUSES FOR RENT— Good chance to start in the greenhouse business. Addi-ess "Fairview Place," Waynesboro, Pa. FOR SALE — Entire florist business, including eight greenhouses, potting shed, holler room, office and entire stock, including 2^ acres land; all well stocked. Price, $10,000. Wm. Swin- bank. Sycamore, 111. FOR SALE or to lease, finely located florist place in Bronx Borough, New York City, con- sisting of 11 greenhouses (no stock); hot water lieating: windmill, barn, and dwelling house. Address J. Ringler. 72S Third Ave.. New York. FOR RENT or sale, three greenhouses. 24x200 ft., % span; propagating house 100 ft.; pot- ting shed; steam heat; city water; dwelling and stable, at Highland, opposite Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Immediate possession. Joseph Wood, Spring Valley, N. Y. PARTNER WANTED— A World's Pair chance, In the best residence part of St. Louis, Mo., near World's Fair Grounds, long-established busi- ness; cannot attend to trade myself; ?S00 to $1,000 required for one-half interest. A chance in a lifetime. For Information address W. S. Campbell, Room 40, Laclede Building. St. Louis. Mo. FOR SALE, on the seashore. 30 miles to near- est florist; a fine retail business In a town with 3.000 inhabitants In Winter and IS. 000 in Summer. Only florist business on the place; one greenhouse, built two years ago. Only very small capita] required. Reason for selling, in- herited property In the old country. Address H. E.. care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT— Three places, well es- tablished, filled with florist and nursery stock; 17 greenhouses, all In good order; plentv of stock for Winter. Good business. Established in 1S84. City water. Come and see It; 45 min- utes from New York City; trolley passes the door. Cause of sale, retiring from business. Sea CIIH' Nursery, Sea Cliff, N. Y. FOR SALE — At Taunton, Mass.. florists' plant, with good will; about one acre of land and seven hot houses; each 100x20; glass 16x24; double German; Furman heater. About 10, 000 ft. of pipe of which S.200 is 2 Inch. If de- sired, houses will be sold without the land, to be removed. For further particulars, address Samuel Abbott:. Wellcsley Hill. Mass. FOR SALE, well-established wholesale and re- tall bulb and plant business. Ten acres of ground; 5 acres in cultivation. Two green- houses; 2,000 square feet. Large warehouse, 35x45; large barns, all newly built; eight-room dwelling, and other out-houses. Some very use- ful stock. Eleven miles from New York City. A grand opportunity. Address H. F. , cafe Florists' Exchange. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE A Well-Paying Business Opportunity WILL SELL OUR RETAIL STORE It is a first-class store; well-stocked centrally located and enjoys a large and excellent patronage. Reason: Will grow flowers for the wholesale trade. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO. 813 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Mention the Florlflts' Eichange whep writing. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE — One large size Gorton side-feed steam boiler. Price $50. F. Fallon, Roanoke, Va. FOR SALE cheap for cash, one Lord and Burn- ham 13 section and one No. 4 boiler. Louis A. Noe. Madison, N. J. FOR SALE — Some extra good second-hand 3-Inch pipe; guaranteed sound; 6 cents per ft. Also some 12x12 and large double thick glass; $2.75 per box. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. FOR SALE one No. 271 Dean boiler, nearly new and in first class condition, with ash sifter. Apply to P. Woodward, South Framing- ham. Mass. FOR SALE — One Lord & Burnham, 13 section, and one No. 4 boiler used 6 years; also one 50 horse-power tubular boiler; all in good shape; cheap for cash. Address Louis A. Noe, Madison, N. J. BOILER for sale cheap; price $125.00; 16 ft. long, 4 ft. diameter, 60 tubes. All com- plete and in perfect order. Insured for 70 lbs. steam by the Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Co. Must be sold before September 15. To be replaced by high-pressure boilers. Can now be seen working. Address, at once, Llllv-Brackett Co., 126 Montello St.. Brockton, Mass. FOR S.4.LE — New 2-in. black pipe, long lengths. 10c. ft. ; 6x8 single American Glass. $2.25 per box; double thick. $2.60 per bos; single French Rlass. 100 ft. boxes. ,$4.00; 12x14. 12x16, 14x14, 16xlS double American glass, $3.60 per box; 10x12. 12x12, 10x15 single glass, $2.40 per box. Clear Gulf cypress greenhouse material; boilers and ventilating apparatus. Send for prices. S. .Jacobs & Sons. 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. No Casli Required. Authorized Agent for tlie New York Life Insurance Co, will accept Palms, Picua, Small Ferns for Jardlni- erres. Centers, Aspidistras and <:aher foliage plants, in exchange (at trade pricel for the first year's premium on any style policy you want. This offer closes September 1st. Address all communications to 3d Ave. and 68th St., N. Y. Telephone, 1G22 Plaza. Vff^ntlnn th«> Florlstfl* ETfbnnffe when wrltlne ONE UPRIGHT STEAM BOILER, 10 HORSE POWER. $75.00. One Perfect Hot Water Boiler No. 52, manufactured by Richardson & Boynton. Price. $125.00. Oosts almost four times this amount new. Two 30-horse-power horizontal boilers $30.00 each. One Furman Boiler. 7 sections, hot water, $70.00. One Scollay Invincible Boiler, No. 9, hot water, $135.00. One Sun Rav. 8 sections, hot water, $130.00. One Coll Boiler. 2,200 sq. ft. radiation, $00.00. All guaranteed to be In good working order. Boilers taken in exchange. 150 hot-bed snsh. glazed. 3x6. $1.60 each. Job lot pipe cutters, almost new, $1.60 each while they last. Large quantity 3-in. boiler tubing, l%c. per lb. New 2-inch pipe, 10c. per foot net, standard weight. Second-hand 2-Inch Pipe. Sc. per foot. Second-hand lM:-inch Pipe. 5%c. per foot. Second-hand IVi-inch Pipe, 4V^c. per foot. Second-hand 1-lnch Pipe, 3^c. per foot. Second-hand %-lnch Pipe, 3c. per foot. Job lot new %-inch hose, $5.00 per 100 feet, not guaranteed. New %-inch hose, guaranteed one year for 150 lbs. pressure. 7^c. per foot. Write for prices on all kinds of tools and lum- ber. All goods not exactly as represented can be returned, upon which money will be refunded. Manhattan Supply Co., **U*^ ^Y^m^"- Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE SECOND EDITION Commercial Violet Culture No'w Ready for Delivery. Price $1.50, postpaid. FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 to 8 Duane St, New York FIRMS INCORPORATED DES MOINES, lA.— Articles of incor- poration have been filed by the Standard Nursery Co. Capital $10,000. The incor- porators are George W. Zeigler and oth- ers. NORMAL, ILL.— Augustine & Co. is the name of a new firm incorporated for the carrying on of the nursery business. Cap- ital, $50,000. The incorporators are Henry Augustine, J. E. Baker, and Guy M. Waite. DAVENPORT. IOWA.— Articles of in- corporation have been filed for the Allison Littig Co. Tlie company will transact a florist business in the city of Davenport. Capital stock of the company is $10,000. The incorporators are Robert Q. Allison, Edwin C. Littig, and Victor L. Littig. HOUSTON, TEXAS.— The Texas Fruit and Agricultural Company has been in- corporated. Capital stock, $100,000. The incorporators are T. P. Robinson, George B. Griggs, W. I. Williamson, J. H. Ten- nant, A. E. Griggs, H. C. Glenn and Al- fred H. H. Tolar. all of Houston. NEWARK, N. J. — Articles of incorpora- tion have been filed by T. L. Lowdon & Sons Co., with offices at 525 Main street. East Orange, N. J. The corporation is to operate in New York, and will do a general florist, seed and landscape gard- ening business. The capital stock is fixed at $50,000. The incorporators are James B. Richardson, Walter B. Bond and Gar- diner W. Kimball. SOW BUGS 'n the Greenhouse killed by dusting the soil with HAMMOND'S ^ I I I C3 ^ I — I CZ3 ~l~ . " Sold ;by ^the Seed Dealers, or -will furnish for trial a 5-lb. package, r Address, HAMMOND'S SLUGSHOT FishkilMsn^udson" nTyT" COMING EXHIBITIONS. JOLIET, IIL.-It is contemplated to hold a flower show here this Fall. TROT, N. T.— The annual fair of the Rensselaer County Agricultural and Hor- ticultural Society will be held at West Sand Lake, September 15 to 18. HOUSTON, TEXAS.— The Texas State Floral Society will hold their tenth annual show, November 18 and 19. The premium list has been distributed and a large ex- hibition is expected. Bride and Bridesmaid, strong and healthy, from Si^ in. pots, $5.00 per 100; ifSO.OO per 1000. H. E. WILSON, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 453 Hudson Avenue U»^DtlnD tbe PloriHtEi' Bxcbancre when wrltlnc ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Fine plants in 3 inch pots, $30,00 per 1000. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK 1 6 1 2 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■icntlon tbe Florleti" Brchanse when wrltlns • SCRPLPS CARNATIONS Fine healthy plants of Wm. Scott. 1,200 first size, $-4.00 per 100; some second size, .^iJ.50 per 10'>. Cash with order. Come and see them If poeeible. G. F. NEIPP, AQUEDUCT, L.I.,N.Y. Have Money Orders drawn on Jamaica P. O. UentloD the FlorlBts* Bxdiaiige v^en wrltliic< MISCELLANEOUS yjMNTS IVY GERANIUMS WANTED— 24 Souvenir du Chas. Turner; 24 lighter pink; 12 white. Ad- th'fss John Kirkegaard, Bedford, ass. WANTED — One second-hand Smith & Lynch boiler to heat four thousand feet of glass; also one Hitchiugs; must be cheap. Address M. A. Spencer, 78 Summer St., Haverhill, Mass. WANTED, the address of Peter Hemmer, at one time employed as florist in Washington, D. C. Any information will be thankfully re- ceived by the advertiser. Address K. G., care t'^Iorlsts' Exchange. WANTED TO LEASE, a range of greenhouses of about 6.000 square feet, on Long Island, within 25 miles of New York City. Will rent, with privilege of buying. Apply K. F., care Florists' Exchange. WANTBD Deciduous Trees, 3 to 4 in. cal., Norway Maples, SaK'liBli and American ElmSt Planes, etc. Fine, well rooted, properly trans- planted stock. Give number of each, lowest price per lOOO and full particulars. Address I. A., care Florists' Exchange. August 23, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 2)5 THE AMERICAN CARNATION HOW TO QROW IT By C W. \VARD 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. m: 2 Duane Street PIJBLISI1ER8 NEW YORK \\\ Orders Filled on Day of Receipt PRICE CARRIAGE PAID $5.50 (Commercial Violet (Culture By DR. B. T. GALLOWAY CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON, D. C. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL HORTICULTURAL BOOKS. Write Us Your Wants 'T'HE extraordinary demand for copies of this most valuable treatise on the culture of Violets entirely consumed the first edition. A , SECOND EDITION Revised and brought down to date is ready for delivery A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. ltd 2 Duane Street, NBW YORK ^^$9^$^^^^$99^$^$^^^^$^$ per 100. Small plants, 3-4 fronds, $10 per 100 ; $80 per 1000 Pot plants, 3-ln., $20 per 100; 6-in.,$l; 7-ln.$2; 8-in., $3; 9-in., $4 each. Larger plants on appli- cation. I0,000 KENTIA PALMS. I U CnCTED ^5 "^'"S Street, L. n. rUOiLn, Dorchester, Mass. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. WELL CROWN SPRENGERI PLANTS Per 100 lOOO For 3-lDch pots f 2..';o ?20.00 Seedlings _ T5 5.00 SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, ".?;rr 12-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Ifpiirloii rbe Flurlata' tOacnange wtiep writing SEEDLINQ FERNS A good variety of the best hardy kinds, suit- able for Fern Dishes, etc., from flats, ready to pot, $1.00 per 100; $8.50 per 1000. From 2^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 2ii in., SIO.OO per 100. Cocos Weddeliana, 2J4 in., fine stock, $10.C0. per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2>i in., $4 per 100. H.WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Holly Fern A fine lot of Cyrtomium Falratum, out of •2}i inch pots, .3 ct??. Cash with order. L. 5. Petersen, Nantucket, Mass. Mpntlnti thp FlorlKts' Exchangp when writing. Fine '-' In. stock, 2|i cts, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 in., 2 cts. CAPSICUM ANNUUM, field plants, in bloom, short and stocky. Cash. Bargain at 3 cts. CHAMBERSBURC, PA. IfPTiHoTt thP Plnrlpta' Rxi'hHnge whfo writing. FERNS, PALMS, ASPARAGUS, PRIMROSES Pteris Tremula. Sliort busliy stock from 2>i In. pots, $2,50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Phojnlx Canariensis. Excellent values at $1.60 and $2.00. from 7 and 8 In. pots, FULL LINE OF Kentias and Latanias in all sizes Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in. pots, ?2.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2J^ in. pots, §3.50 per 100. Primula Obconlca Grandiflora, alba and rosea, 2 in. pota. $2.00 per 100; 2)4 in, pots, strong, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS&HARRISOHCO., Palnesville, Ohio. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CASH BARGAIN PRICES HuAAA DawaIhIa CIaima >$ to 3 lbs. 350 lbs. to the ease. By the bycas Kevoiuia oiems case, $4.50 per 100 ibs. ^e^s * than case, S6.00 per 100 lbs. JAPAN BAMBOO PLANT STAKES 6 feet, M to M inch, per 1000, S6.00 3 feet, H Iricli, per 1000, $3.00 6 " M to J« " " aOOO, 11.00 3 " M " " 8000, 6.75 Prices quoted on your estimate of BULBS, HARDY ROSES, Etc.. for Fall or Spring delivery. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 201 West St., New York. Uentlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. mtfiSol Practical Gardening This is a most excellent, useful and up-to-date work, which might be classed as midway between Nicholson's Dictionary of Gardening and the Cyclopedia of .Ameri- can Horticulture. The information furnished is practical, succinct and divested of . all superfluous verbiage. Under each subject enumerated, which is printed in large, bold type, is given its habitat and cultural requirements; the most important species and varieties are fully described, and a list of the principal ones furnished. The work is profusely illustrated with beautiful half-tone engravings, and several ■well-executed colored plates lend an added value to the volumes. The dictionary will be found a helpful instructive addition to the libraries of all florists and gardeners. Two Volumes. Price $10.00, carriage paid A. L DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. Ltd., 2-8 Duane St., New York Protection Ag:ainst Slugs and Snails. In a recent number of the Garden- er's Chronicle, W. G. "Worsdell gives an interesting account of experiments that have been made to ascertain the means by which some plants are pro- tected from the attacks of slugs and snails. Tannin appears to be one of the substances objectionable to them. Experiments made by Stahl showed that carrot, which from its sweetness and absence of tannin is particularly attractive to slugs, if treated with a 1 per cent, solution of tannin remained practically untouched by the common small garden slug, Limax agrestis, and if a solution of 1 In 1,000 of water be sprinkled on the animal, it rapidly dis- appeared from the scene of operation. Similarly, it was found that the leaves of vallsneria, trapa and other water plants containing tannin were avoided by the water snails, paludina, limnfea and planorbis. but if the tannin were extracted the leaves were speedily eat- en. Acid sap has a similar effect; Rumex acetosella, oxalis and begonia are disliked on account of the potas- sium blnoxalate they contain. This was proved by soaking pieces of carrot in a 1 per cent solution of the salt and putting them before the slugs Arion hortensis and Llmax agrestis, and the snail Helix hortensis, the pieces being untouched after a lapse of several days. A solution of the salt of 1 part in 1,000 of water was found to irritate the animals, and cause them to remove to other quarters. Plants with hairs secreting acids are similarly avoided, as in Cicer arietinum. Oenothera, etc. Ethereal oils are similarly protective; leaves of rue, Acorus calamus and Mentha piperita are carefully avoided by snails, but if the oil Is extracted they are readily eaten. Bitter sub- stances are also protective. Young leaves of Gentiana lutea and Menyan- thes trlfoliata are scarcely touched, though extracted leaves are at once devoured. But in Autumn the bitter substances appear to be no longer efR- caclous. — Scientific American. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock ot both large and small sized EVERGREEN TREES In great variety; also EVERGREEH SHRUBS. Cori'espondence solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville, Pa. P. OIWERHERH 1123 sommn &ve., JERSEY CITY, N. Jo just recetvid from 0u« hollaub jiussesies;: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Japonica, Lilium Spedosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in Sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses, in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODER_A.TE.' NURSERYMEN and others having good, clean, sharp photographs of subjects of interest to the trade, such as Shade & Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, Hedges, etc., etc. are asked to kindly com- municate with the publishers of the Florists' Exchange, 2 Duane St., New York City. Paint for Heating: Pipes. ' (40) E. C. F.— For painting the heat- '■ ing- pipes of a greenhouse use lamp black and oil. The materials can be purchased at the paint shop or drug store. Mix them so as to form a thin paint, and apply with a cloth or brush. No fumes will arise from pipes painted with this substance. Trouble wltli Clirysanthemums. (41) J. P. — There does not seem to be any disease on the chrysanthemum leaves. The reason for their turning yellow, evidently, is from the foliage having been wetted too much. If the affected leaves were picked off and the watering and ventilating strictly at- tended to, the trouble would disap- pear. Raspberries. (42) I want to put out a plantation of raspberries. "What kind of soil is best adapted for them? How many feet between the plants and rows? "Would you advise planting more than one cane In each hill? Should the canes be cut back to six inches when plant- ed, and what is the best month for planting? A BEGINNER. — Raspberries like good soil. The sit- uation is not so important. An ordi- nary one, with good soil and attention to cultivation, should give good results. Plant three feet apart each way, one cane to a hill, the cane cut down to six Inches. Set out the plants in early Fall or Spring. If planted in the Fall mulch the plants heavily, to prevent their being thrown out by the frost. J. M. Packing Apples. (43) I have undertaken to pick and pack in barrels the crop of an apple orchard. My idea was to pick the best first by hand, then shake the trees and make two other grades. In barreling them is it customary to place in by hand a layer all round the bottom, stems up, and then empty the contents of the baskets carefully till the barrel is filled? In heading should the bar- rels be pretty full and pressed down, that the apples may not roll round and get bruised? "Will some one who has had the experience kindly give me the best method, as the party I am going to do the work for is willing to pay me good wages to do the work? And I, in turn, would like the do the work in good shape, that it will be profitable for them. A BEGINNER. — -Tou should pick all the apples; other- wise those you shake down will rot sooner or later. Pick every one; place them in heaps in a shed where doors are open to allow of air passing through. After two or three weeks you can barrel them. Be very careful that all are perfect. There is no need to have stems all one way. As you pro- ceed with the filling shake the barrel gently a few times to settle the fruit firmly. The top layer should be rather above the top, so that when the lid is pressed down it slightly dents the ap- ples it touches. This keeps the whole lot steady, preventing shifting, with its consequent bruising. If you barrel shaken-down apples you will have a mass of rottenness when the lids are takeii oft. Pick every apple that will be barreled. If you stand two barrels side by side while packing, the one for first grade, the other for seconds, you will be follow- ing the usual practice. Shaken-down apples are only to be used for near- , . by markets, and at once; they will, not (.J keep a great while. J. M. 'I Gonnial violet GultDni' Second Edition Ready for Delivery i^ PRICE $1.50, POSTPAID The Florists' Exchange, 2 DuaneSt., N.Y. Uentlaa tba Flarlltl' BzAuc* wbn wrltUK. August 22, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 2J7 The foliage on the plants in the bench will be getting very dense, and careful watering, syringing and ventilating is imperative. In watering, wet the foli- age as little as possible, but see that each plant gets a generous supply. Syringe early on all favorable morn- ings; recollect that the foliage should be dry before sunset. Keep ventilation on at all times, varying the amount, of course, according to circumstances, with a decided leaning to the side of fresh air. Fumigate lightly twice a week, start- ing as late in the evening as possible, not forgetting to open the ventilators the very first thing in the morning. In small houses tobacco extracts are excellent; on big places something cheaper is necessary. The material called by tobacco factories "sweepings," practically broken tobacco leaves of all sizes, is far preferable to tobacco stems, and in many cases can be procured very cheaply. One good way to use "sweep- ings" is to dampen the leaves mod- erately a few hours before wanted for use. Burn in small piles on the walks, using balls of excelsior or some such material as a starter. On a favorable night a pile equal to a quantity suffi- cient to fill a seven-inch pot will burn several hours; the smoke is not nearly as dense as from stems, but far more effectual. As conditions differ so ma- terially, the safest way is to get a small quantity and experiment. Where June flowers are required the laterals must be removed from the plants at an early stage of the growth; if any get too long to be pinched off cleanly, cut them off; don't try to break them. Attend to the tying regularly. It takes longer to straighten one crooked shoot than to tie twenty straight ones. Decide definitely which buds to take on each variety and when to take them; write it plainly on a large label or a card and put it in such a position that anyone working on the variety cannot fail to see it. Mark with a red stick or a red card each variety that your experience tells you will not stand heavy feeding or watering. Don't forget to "ring" a few plants of different varieties and note the re- sult. Use your own judgment in "taking to bud;" recollect that it is easily pos- sible to hold a bloom back a few days, but it is an impossibility to force a backward bloom without injury. Early varieties that were planted at the proper time and have been attended to regularly will be forming good buds which can be taken. This operation is best done in the early morning. The old advice, "Start at the top and work down," cannot be improved on. This cannot pass without mentioning Opah (Smith & Son, '02), color, white. A block of 2,000 plants of this variety is a fine sight. Dwarf and regular in growth, stiff stems and good, but small foliage, with no trace of disease; planted the first days in June. The buds are now swelling rapidly, and in- dications are that the flowers will be fully developed even earlier than last year — October 1. This variety, grown one flower to a plant, can be planted 5 to 6 inches apart. A very interesting sight just now is a bench of Calvat, 1903, novelties. The growth of the whole is remarkably uni- form. Dwarf and compact, with very heavy stems and foliage. The most conspicuous are: Dr. Nove Josseroud, Dotto Stroppa, Mme. Henri Douillet, Mme. A. Duhamel, Athalia, Btienne, Bonnefond, Tancrede Bastet, Amateur A. Charvet, Mile. E. Charbanne, Lohen- grin, Liieutenant-Colonel Dueroiset, M. Paul Labbe, Henri Second, Pres. Viger, Souvenir de Calvat (Pere), Jean Calvat. M. Martiniquier, Mme. Paul Sabut. The same dwarf and sturdy growth is noticeable in the Davis, Wells-Pock- ett, Brunning & Son and H. J. Jones varieties of 1903. There is a decided probability that the coming exhibition will see many new varieties of sterling merit. FRED BENNETT. ■ ROBT. CRAIG & SON m ■ Roses, Palms, Crotons ■ ■ ...CARNATIONS... ■ ' and Novelties In Decorative Plants ■ ' Market and 49tli Sts., PUladelpUa, Fa. ^ Uentloa the Flortstl' Kjchange when writing. BEGONIA VERNON '^^.r^l^^o BOUGAINVILLEA. W2 In. \ per TORKNl A FOURNI BRI, In bud, 2 H In. 100 FERN.S, In beat variety, 2>4 and 3 In. J PRIMULA Forbesii, Obconlca, 2K In., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN C. EISELE, 20tli and Ontario Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing. HYDRANGEA THOS. HOGG and MONSTBOSA. 2!^-lncli pots, flne stock, $2.50 per 100; ?20.00 per 1000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. GlijjsaDiliiiiDoinS'niSiniiai Glory of the Pacific and Col. D. Appleton, trom soil, $1.60 per 100. Strong 3 In. Mmllaxc, $3.00 per 100. WM. SWAYNE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA. Box 236, SMI LAX From 23^-ineh pots, out back, strong and bushy, $1.00 per 100 ; S9.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, RiegelsTille, Pa. MeptloD the FlorlstB* Exchange whep writing. Clearance Sale Rose Plants 4000 Meteor, 3 in.., 1500 meteor, S'A in . 1000 .$25.00 . 30.00 BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO., W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! 5,000 Xe.O£»3ES£( CLEAN. HEALTHY. STRONG. Fine Htock of Bride and Bridesmaid Koses from 3in. pots, $4.00 per 100; *35.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rates. Will exchange for some good Asparagus Pltimosus or Sprengeri or Pink Chrysanthemums. Cash, with order. W. T. HILLBORN, "Florist," NeTTtown, Bucks Co., Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Out of 4-lnch pots, A No. 1 Stock, $5.00 per 100 to close out, R. J. WILSON, Brunswick Road, Troy, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Bxeheng* when writing. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID 3 in. Stock, $5.00 per lOO; $45.00 per 1000. Cash. CHARLES E. MEEHAN, "srsfs" GERMANTOWN, PHILA,, PA. Uentlon the Florletfi' Elxchanire when wrltlns*. ROSES Extra Strong. From 3'^ In. Pots. American Beauty , Golden Gate 100 . JIO.OO . 8.00 250 MurpluH, flnfi. HtronK plantH, frotii 2^ in. puts- fhf lot for »6, 110. JOHN THURTON, East Yonlcers, N. Y. UentloD the FlorlBta* EzcbaD(;e when wrltlnff. YOU CAN PLANT AT ANY TIME Eoses from 4 and Sin. pots. Crimson and Yellow Rambler, Coquette Blanches, Clothllde Soupert, etc., flne plantH. 9c. Large flowered Clematis, finest purple, lavender, white and pink sorts, 2-year, from 5 in. pots, 18c. 1-year, from 3 in., 9c. Cle- m:iti8 Paniculiitd. from 5 in., 10c. Extra, from 8 in., ISc. Ampelopsis Veitchii, flne, from 5 in. pots, 15c.; 4 in., 10c. ; 3 in. Tjc. Also nice young stock— this season's propagation— Laru'e flowered Clematis, 2!^ in., 6c, C. Panlculata. 3c. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 3c. Rooted Cuttings Hydrangea P. G., 2c. Weigela Rosea and Variegated, 2c. Japan Gold-leaf Honey- suckle, 2c. Packed free for Cash. W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N.Y. MentloD the FlorlfltH' Bxcbange when writing. 4000SMILAX 3 in. pots, ^trojiff, healthy plants. $3.00 per 100. A. L. BROWN & SON, Davis Avenue, KEARNEY, N. J. Wentlon the PlorlHtu' Exchange when writing. Rose Plants NOTE THESE PRICES. Last Call. 10 per cent, off for Cash. SMILAX and ROSES. 2000 fine buHby Srallnx p|jintR,.'i In., ready for 4- in. 500 Bride IloHee, >i In., ought to liave been nhlfted a month ago. Will send Rainplefl. Make me an ofler. J. J. CUMMINCS, 1131 West Baltimore St., Baltimore. Md. Mention the FlorlHf ' Bxchange when writing. FINEST STOCK BRIDE and BKIDESMAID ROSE.S, 2>< n. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. FINE RUBBER PI.ANT.S, 4 in. pots, W.OO per doz. Write for special prices on larse orders. NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Mention the FlorlBtn' Bxchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES 1000 Bridesmaid. 3M In. 1000 ■■ 3 ■■ 300 Golden Gate, 3^ " 75 Mine. Ho8te.3 3uO Bride, 3 StroDK. healthy stock. 3 in.. *12.00 per 100: 3>4in.,$15.00perl00. OWN ROOTS. itridLmaid ( rlD«. '^1^^° 8'oc*. 3 Inch pots, G"ldenTate ) »7.0O per 100; JfiO.OO per 1000. Ivory . Sunset J- Perle J Per 100 Per 1000 $26.00 25.00 25.00 35.00 Bridesmaid, 3-m $3.00 Bride, 3-in 3.00 Meteor, 3-in 3.00 American Beauty, 3-ln 4.00 Plants are extra fine. We guarantee them to be first class in every way. Send for price list of Cut Flowers and Palms. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Mention the Florlata' Bxchange when writing. mneiican Beaoties 3 inch, $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. GOLDEN GATE 2J inch, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago MentiOD the Florlstfl' Bxchange when writing. 3 inch potg, $8.00 per 100. Sunrise, 3 inch pots, $8,00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Fine Stock, from 2)4 and 214 in. pots. Mrs. McArthur, Vanoma, Timothy Katon, $3.ou per 100. Adala Eureka Idavan Mile. Lucie Faure Autumn Glory Uorodiy Devens f 3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000, Mine. Gastellier Mrs. S.T. Muraock Margaret Graham ^iiTeus Xeno Field Plants CARNATIONS" ealthy Stock Armazlndy Bnttercnp CreHHbrook Dorotby Flora Hill ulacier Gold MaKsret Harry t^enii l.orna morninjr Glory ITosperity Queen Louise Gcne'vieve Lord ivblte Cloud General Maceo 1st Size, $8.00; 2d Size, $6.00 per 100. Alaska Jatan's Scarlet I>a> breatc Helba 1st size, $6.00; 2d Size, $5.00 per 100. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. Uentlon tbe FlorlBts Excdange whe^ wrttlBg. AMERICAN BEAUTY A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, PERLE, KAISERIN, SUNRISE, 3 and 4 Inch. MARIC x.oi;isE VIOLET FLANXS UeBtlAn the riftrl.t.' IQxphflnrn whe» writlmr. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. 3-in. Maid Per 100, 3.60; per 1000, 30.00 3-ln. Ivory " 3.50; " 30.00 3-ln. Am. Beauty.... '• 6.00; " 60.00 Grafted Bride ?12.50 per 100 PerlOO Hooted Cuttings $15.00 4-ln. pots 22.00 6-In. pots. 3 ft. high 40.00 -CASH OKJLY. William C. Smith, 61st and MARKET STS., Mention the FlorlBts' Eichange when writing. Philadelphia, Pa. W^ I NTER- FLOliVERING Fine Healthy Stock, from Selected Cuttings. SUNRISE, AMERICAN BEACXIT, LA FRANCE 3-inch pots, S7.00 per lOO. BRIDE, BRIDESmAID, GOLDEN GATE, METEOR, MME. HOSTE, SAFRANO, BON 8ILENE, PAPA GONTIER 3-inch pots, J5.00 per lOS. Fine bushy plants, in 3i^-inch and 4-iiich pots. LIBERTY, l«OR¥ $15.00 per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN $12.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. UentloD the FlorlBts' Excbftnffe wbeD wrltlns. CRAFTED ROSES 2)8 The Plorists' Hxchange THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET 1224 Cherry Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. We have the largest stock of SUMMER FLOWERS in the city, and can supply your wants. Open from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturdays 7 A.M. to 12 M. until further notice. WiieU ToottpicRs 10,000, $1.50; 60,000, $6.26. Manufaotuked by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. MrAmples Tree. Tor sale by dealers. HentloD the Florists' Exchange when wrltln^T. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Facked In small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 8 In. potB In crate, |4.B8 1500 2M 1500 3^ 1000 3 300 3]^ 500 4 S206 144 6 6.85 6.00 5.00 6.80 4.50 4.51 S.16 Price per crate 120 pots In crate, {4.20 60 8 '■ " 8.00 HAin> UADK. 48 9 In. potB In crate, ts.60 4810 •' " 4.80 2411 •' " 3.60 2418 '* » 4.80 1214 •• '» 4.80 616 " " 4.60 Seed pane, same price &a pota. Send for price list Of CyllnderB for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn VaBea, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address Hllflnffer Bros. PottorTt Fort Edward, N. M . Or August Boi^esb & Sons, New York Agents, 81 BaBOLAT aTBBKT, NBW TOBK CITT. Uentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. We are Headquarters for HARDY CUT FERNS. Fancy or Dagrger, 50 cts. per 1000. Con- tracts made to supply yie year round. Use our taurel Festooning:. It's the best decorating material to be found; we make it fresh dally,4cts., 5 cts and 6 cts. per yard. Jiart^ains in GALAX, Al quality. Bronze or Green, 76 cts. per 1000 in , 10,000 lots. Mosses, etc. Send ua your wants , and be well satisfied. MILtlNGTON, MASS. Telegraph Office : New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Mention the Floriets* Bxctaange when wrlttnK* re)XIv"#d^So 1 1 PROVINCE ST. Order Direct from Headquarters We carry the largest and most complete line of Florists' Hardy Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns, best quality, $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger orders. Bronze or Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000; best quality. Lau- rel Festooning, best quality, 5c. and 6c. per yd. Green Moss, $1.00 per bbl.;75c. per bag. Sphag- num Moss, $1.00 per bbl., 50c. per bag. We can fill your orders at a mo- ment's notice. Orders by mail, telegraph and telephone will receive our prompt and personal attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 11 Province Street, Boston, Mass. Mention the Florlsta' Bxchange when writJog. Homiuial aoil HgiiciiM -TO BE HELD AT- Ridgewood Park, L. I., September 6, 7, 8 and 13, 1903 IjNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE — SCHWAEBISCHER SAENGERBUND BROOKI^YX, N. Y. SubstanMal Money Prizes are offered for displays of Ornamental Carpet Beds, Palms. Flower- ing Plants, Foliage Plants, Vegetables, etc. The following gentlemen will receive applications until the 25th day of August, igc3. FRED MAKQUARDT, Supt., Middle Village N Y ; JOHN MiESEM, Elmhurst, N. Y.; JOHN BAUMAN, Middle Village, N. Y.; Hermann Maenner Mas- peth, L. I., N. Y. BRILLIANT lialeiaiiiiLeDiiotlioiiliiiiays WHOLESALE TKABE SOLICITED. J. L. Banner & Co., MONTEZUMA, N. C. UeDtloD tba Flortsta' Bxctaftose wbftD wrltliiv. FOR SOOTHERN WILD SMILU Where quality Is flret consideration, write, wire or phone the Introducers, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. Or their Agents: L. J. Kbebhovee, New York; J. B. Deamtjd, Ohlcago; H. Batkbsdokfeb & Co., Philadelphia; W. F. Kabtihg, Buffalo; H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; J. M. McOuiiLOUGH's Sons, Oincinnatl, Ohio. Mention the Florlete* Bxchange when writing. Brilliant bronze, 75c. per 1000 in lots of 2O0O or more. GALAX. P C D M e Fancy, 51.25 per 1000. r B n 111 O ■ Dagger. $1.00 per 1000. Greensheet Moss, $2.50 per barrel sack. Sphagnum Moss, $1.75 per large bale. Florists' supplies of every description. I«. J. KRKSHOVKRy 110-113 TVest 37th street, New York. Telephone 507 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Berberis Oregonium Mahonla. ** Seventy-flve nicely arched sprays, containing 12 to 16 beautiful glossy green leaves each. Last- ing qualities of a palm. Packed securely and sent by mall or express to any florist or dealer In the United States, charges paid, for $1.00, J.H.HOWE, Florist, 's*E\VTt'E'',*v;isl° Mention the Florlata' Bichange when writing. EMERSON C. McFADDEN WHOLESALE FLORIST AND GROWER GUT DECORATIVE STOCK (Asparagus, Smilax, &c.) ROSES, CARNATIONS, FERNS, ETC. U, S. Exotic Nurseries SHORT HILLS, N. J. Kent Place Nurseries SUMMIT, N. J. ADIANTCM FARLEYENSE A SPECIALTY. Office: SHORT HILLS, N.J. Mention the Florlats' Bxchange when writing. Tel., 28 A Short Hills. AMERICAN BRAND FLORIST FOIL THE STANDARD FOIL OF AMERICA. PL AI^ — BMBOSSBD — VIOLET ...MADE BY... fST-Ot&.'XX «F. CSzTools.^ Established 1SS0. 55 to 163 AVENUE D, NEW YORK. 149 FULTON ST. CHICAGO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Marie Lotiise, clean and healthy In every par. ticular, 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with Order. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Uentlon the Plorlsta* Exchange when writing. Choice Grand Rapids VIOLET STOCK 3 inch pots, $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000, IMPERIAL AND CAMPBELD STEVIA, cut baci, J20.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, write for varieties, 2U in., $20.00 per 1000. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Micli. UenttoD tne Florists' Qxchange wben writing. PANSIES Herr's Strain, known to be strictly high grade. Plants ready in September at 75e. per 100 ; Sl.OO per 1000. From small pots at S2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. La Favorite, Jaulin, Harrison, Perkins, Viaud, Heteranthe, Poitevine and Landry. Send for list of rooted cuttings. SMILAX AND SPRENGERI Smlla.x, at SI. 50 per 100; S12.50 per 1000. Sprengerl, at S2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. MentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. GUTTINCS of all descriptions. Prices on application. J.E.FELTHOUSEN,ScheneGta(iy,N.Y. Upntlnn thp Florlata' Brcbange whep writing. - ASTER PLANTS Large stocky plants of Semple's mixed 40 cts. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMiDT, - - Bristol. Pa. MendoD the Florists' Exchange when writing. CINERARIAS Dwarf, la rse lowering; strong, 214 in* S2.00 per 100; 300 for S5.I1') Primula Obconica, in flats ready to pot, $1 '•'■ per 100. C.WHITTON, City St., Utica, N. Y. Mention the riorlsta' E3ichange when writing. VIOLETS MARIE LOUISE and LADY CAMPBELL. Good, strong, healthy plants, out of 3-ln. pots, carefully packed. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Cash with order. GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville,N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Princess of Wales and Lady Campbell VIOLET PLANTS Strnns fipld-grown clumps from sand struck Cuttings. Ready September 15. $5.0u per lOu; $40.00 per 1000. Samples 10 cents. The Albert H. Brown Co., Westboro, Mass. Uentlon tho Florists* Bxchange when writing. A few thousand seconds left. Fine plants, February and March struck; clean and free from disease. 910.00 per 1000. 2000 strong plants, $25.00 per luOO. Cash witli order. C. LAWRITZEN, Rblneticck-on-IiudAOii, P<. Y. Mention the FloHats' Bxchange when writing. PRinROSES,,„ Chinese, 2 in. pot $2.00 Obconica, Alba and Ro^ea 2.00 Forbes! "Baby" 2.00 Paper White Narcissus Qrandlflora, Sept. 11, $1.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Sprengerl, 2 in. pots, ready Aug. 20, $2. 00 Plumosus Nanus 2.50 PANSY Sa^ED, Non Plus Ultra, ready August 1st, $4.00 per oz. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware, Ohio Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltiag. cIiTw^ MONT BLANC THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN CANNAS. Potted Plants, 75c. each; S7.50 per doz.; $50.00 per I OO. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when_wrltlng. THE BOSTON GO-OPERATIVE FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 163 COLUMBUS AVE., BOSTON. Sept., 1903. The ANTfUAL AUCTION' SALE of choice of stalls in the Boston Flower Market will take place Saturday, September 12th, 1903. at 9 o'clock A. M. GEOEGE CAKTWKIGHT, Treas. Mention the Florists' Escbauge when writing. August 22, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 2J9 BONHOT BROS. Wholesale Florists SS and 57 W. 26tli St., Mew Tort CooGAU Building ConBlenroents of rirst-CIass Stock Solicited Telephone : 2433 Madison Square Geo, E. Biudshaw John R. Habtman BRADSHAW &, HARTMAN Wholesale Florists 63 West !J8th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 1797 Madison Square COKStGNMENT SOLICnED CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE I OooKan BuUdlns* €th Ave. and 26th St. NEW YOBE Open every Morning at 5 o'clock for the Sale I of Cut Flowera This is not a commission house ; the market consists of individual stands Wall Space for advertising purposes to Kent J. I>ONA.I^DSON, Secretary |{ JAMES McMANUS, '^^::^J^ 50 W. 30th St., Hew York Beauties. Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST GRADE OF ALWAYS ON HAND SPECIAlrXV. MPAPOUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ■ ■ ■-»r^l-»I/'IIWTC^ ■'■"^ PIONEER J. J. PERKINS, Wholesale Florist spsciaiiesROSES-CARNATIONS-VIOLETS 115 West 30th Street, New York 48 wrsrsoirit., n. y. TELEPHONE 956 MAD. SQUARE R- W. PERKINS, MANAGER Shipping Orders attended to Promptly. Consignments of good stock can always be handled ; quick returns GUARANTEED. Established 1873. GR.O'WER.f, ATTENTION! Always Ready to Receive ITine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER SO IVest 29th Streeti MEW YORK Telephone Call 551 Madison Square Violets Roses carDatlons orchids Established 1888 YOUNG St NUGENT . . 'V^ls.oleisAle Floxrlsts . . Am. Beauty, I.lberty, Snnrlse, Bride, Briaes- mald, meteor, Qoldea Oate, and all otber Lead- ing Varieties of Roses. CATTLEYAS, 42 W- 28th Street, NEW YORK J. K. ALLEN The Pioneer House 106 West 28th St., New York Solicits your Consignments for the Coming Season. I Iiave the FaciUties for Handling ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, ETC. BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED. PROMPT RETURNS. Telephone, 167 Madison Square. Open at 6 A. M. Every Morning. IfratlAB thp Fl«rlBtii' ExehanvA wh(*« wHtlBV. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist All Seasonable FloTvers and Novelties || at Proper Prices can be had at 52 WEST 29th STREET. NEW YORK | TELEPHoms, 1738 Madison Squabs ▲AAAAA ▲▲▲▲▲▲ ▲▲▲▲▲▲ JlAAAAA ■ JAMES A. HAMMOND X- OOMMIBBION SBAUB IS ^ CUT FLOWERS f Conslenments Solicited. r 113 West 30th Street, NBW YORK T Telephone 654 Madison S^nare. ^ ▼TTTTY TTTTTTTTTTTV TTTTTT ■ HICKS & GRAWBUCKW Wholesale Florists AND DEALERS IN Florists' Supplies. 108 LIVINGSTON ST.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Tel. 3660-38G1 Main JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 -W. 30th St. Consignments SoUcited MEW YOKK \ Telephone 2S0 SIadison Square THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO SS and S7 West 26tli St. Wholesale Florists Dally Reports Weekly Payments I W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Recel-ver and Sblpper ot all varieties at Cat Flo-wers T...PHo»^.:{gg;^a;i;g;?; 57 West 28th Street, HEW YORK WHolesale Prices of Gat Flowers, Hew YorR, Huoust 21, 19037 Prices quoted are by tbe bnndred unless ottaerwise noted. I A. Beauty, fancy — special " extra No. 1 " Culls & ordinary w Queen of Edgely 2 Bride. 'Maid, fancy— spc'l A " extra K " No. 1 .... No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Meteor Adiantum " Croweanum Abpabaods Call AS Cattletas Ctpripediums denneobidm foemosum DAISIES 10.00 5.00 4 00 1.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 .23 1.00 1.00 .25 .50 25.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to to 5.00 to 3 00 to 2.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 6.00 to to .35 to .75 to 50.00 to to 60.00 to to to White. Pink Eed Yel. & Var.. White Pink Red Yel. & Var., f Inf'r grades, all colors.. (O • ■■ C Standaeh .2 Varieties ta e 'Fancy — ^ ('The htgbest <0 grades of C9 standard var.) L Novelties Asters, per bunch Asters, semples Gladiolus Lilies Lilt op the Valley .... Mignonette — ordinary ** fancy Smilax Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per bunch .35 to .35 to .85 to .35 to .35 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to* .01 to 1.00 to .50 to 5.00 to 1.50 to .50 to to 5.00 to to .02 to .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 2.00 2.00 iJ.OO 2.00 2.00 .05 1.50 .75 6.00 2.00 1.00 6.00 '.06 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wliiesale Commission Dealer In Cut flower* Recelvinfi^ Extra Quality AMERFCAN BEAUTY and all other varieties of ROSES. CARNATIONS. Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 W. 28th St., New YorK. TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING AMERICAM BEAITT-r, BRXDE8BIAID, BRIDE, LIBERTir, HE'TEOR, I.H.Y OE XHE VAl.I.EY, CARIifATIOKS. JOHN \. RAYNOR 49 West 28th St., New York. TBIIBFHONEI, 1998 HADISON SQUABE. 'behave a fine grade of every- thing in market at present. Send us a Trial Order and we will do the rest. EDW. c. mvm 55 West 28tli Street 481 Mailso'n Sanare, IN L W YOI\l\ CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Receiving Daily Fine PRE8. CARNOT KAISERINS METEORS BEAUTIES Eto. H. 0. ElEDEL. PD. 8PICEB RIEDEL & SPICER Wholesale Florists Telegraph your wants. Everything in the line of cut flowers shipped to all parts of the U. 8. Send for weekly price list. 34 W. 29th St., New York Telep h one 3039 Madison Square GEORGE SALTFORD Author of "How to Make Money ' Growing Violets " Wholesale Florist Violets and Carnations a Specialty Consignments Solicited. 46 West 29th St, Mew York Telephone 3393 Madison Square B. 5. 5LINN, Jr., Wholesale Florist.^lTower^co'!?' 56 & 57 W. 26th St.,/leiv York. Specialties— Violets and Swainsona Shipping orders receive prompt attention CHAS. SMITH Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 "W. 26tli St., Hew Torlt COOGAN BtJILDING CooHlenments of First-Class Stock Solicited Telephone : 2438 Madison Square Fbank H. Teaesdlt - Charles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE ELORISTS 38 West 28th street, HEW YORE and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones. 7?S and 799 Madison Square CoKsiGNitENTS Solicited JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 25UI St., NEW YORK 220 The Plorists' Exchange BEAUTIES SAMUEL S. PENNOCK WHOLESALE FLORIST 1612 Ludlow Street, PHILADELPHIA. > WM. J. BAKER I J Wholesale Florist | J 1432 So. Penn Sq., Philadelphia, Pa. J > ASTERS, CARNATIONS rel. i J VALLEY, ROSES Conmction DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY Mo, 130S Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone 'Phones EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Cbestnat Sts. CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND Telephone 1.48-a«-A. PITT8BLRC CLT FLOWER CO. LTD. Wholesale Florists PITTSBURG, PA. LEO NIESSEH, 1217 Arch St., PhiladelpHia, Pa, «li "JS™ HEADQUARTERS FOR 9? Letters and Wire Designs BEAUTY, LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN, VALLEY, ETC. GEORBE A. SUTHERLAND, 34 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Names and Varletlei M A. BEAUTt, tanoy— special " extra No. 1 OuUs and Ordinary. . . . Queen ol Edgely Bride, 'Maid, lanoy— special . '< extra 1 •• No. 1 I ■■ No. 2 1 Golden Gate K.A.Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Oattleyas Gyprlpedlums .' f Inferior grades, all colors M ( White eSTANDABD _0 VARIETIES Boston Aug. 12, 1903 PhlI'delphIa Aug. 18, 1903 to .. ) to 16.00 I to 6.00 to 25.00 20 00 1.5.00 5.00 2 TANOY ^(•The highest <0 grades of C3 Standard rar) [ Novelties adiantum ASPAEAGtlS DALLAS DAFFODILS DAISIES Galax leaves gladiolus hyacinths Lilies Lily of the Valley... Mignonette— Ordinary " Fancy.... NAEOissns PANSIES SUILAX STEVIA SWEET PEAS TULIPS Violets --. pint Red Yellow and var. White pink Red Yellow and var. 2.110 .50 .50 to to to 4.00 to 2.00 to to 8.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to ) to .76 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 ) to 2.60 to 60.00 to ., to ., to ., to . I to 6.00 to . to . ) to 4.00 6 00 i.OO 2.00 to 30.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 12.60 to to to K.OO 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 to 12.50 to 8.00 1.60 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 1.50 1.50 '2'.'50 2.00 to to to to to to to to to 50.00 to to to to to to to to to to to , to 1.00 I to 60.00 to to to to .12!.^ I to 3.00 to to ) to to to to to ) to 15.00 , to to , to to 1.00 Baltimore Aug. 19, 1903 to .. to .. to .. I to 6.00 to .. 20.00 10.00 0.00 1.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. to 4.00 to 4.00 to .. I. to 3.00 to .. to .. to .60 to 1.00 I to I to to .. to .. to .. to ., to .. to .. to . ) to 60.00 to ... to .. to ... to .. ) to 4.00 to . to . to . to . to . to . , to . . to . , to . . to . . to . . to . Buffalo Aug. IK, 1903 Pittsburg Aug. n, 1903 to 26.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 60 10.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 a.oo 5.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 .16 2.00 10.00 '.25 1.00 to 50.00 to to to to to to to 15.00 I to 1.00 to to to to to 16.00 to to .40 to to 2.00 2.00 60 30.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to to to to to to to to to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to to 1.50 to to to to to to to to to to 1.60 to 50.00 to to to to to 4.00 to to to 1.00 to to to to to 12.00 to to .50 to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Lily Harris)! Brides 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, 15 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Kalserlns neteors Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations Can furnish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. .Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of "Reason aole Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLOR STB' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 48B Washington St. BUFFALO, N.Y. TELEPHONE SENECA 620 G-rvs Us A Tbial. We Can Please You. GOT FLOVEB 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 0.-3x4x20 . . . . J2.00 $18.00 1.— 3x4>^xl6 . . 1.76 15.00 2.-3x6x18 2.00 18.00 3.-4x8x18 2.40 22.00 1.-3x6x21 .... 2.76 26.00 No. Per 100. Per 1000 6. ^4x8x22.. ..$3.00 $27.60 6.— 4x8x28. ... 3.75 36.00 7.-0x16x20... 6.60 63.00 8.-3x7x21... 3.00 29.00 9,-6x10x36... 6 60 60,00 Sample free on application. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES. JOBBERS in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Boz lOS, Uectloc the Flortati' COI.171IIB178, O. Bxckance wbaa wrlttns. FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. St. Louis. Florists' Club Meeting. One of the largest and most en- thusiastic club meetings in many months was held last Thursday after- noon at A. Jablonslcy's greenhouses, at Wellston, Mo., near the suburban parli. The rain storm just before noon Itept many away. Mr. Jablonsliy met the members at the end of the line and escorted them to his place, a few blocks away. A walk through the houses demonstrated to the members that Mr. Jablonsky has a well-kept place, he having all his carnations planted, which are large and fine. At 3 o'clock President Dunford called the meeting to order, which had to be held in the large potting shed, owing to the rain. The Transportation Committee was iirst to report that all arrangements had been made for the trip to Milwau- kee and that forty names were on their list. The Entertainment Committee re- ported that they had spent $97.50 for entertaining during the year, and that the balance in funds was $4. W. J. Stewart's letter was read re- questing the club members to make a good showing at the S. A. F. O. H. meeting. Mr. Frank K. Balthis made applica- tion for membership. Mr. Balthis is_ in the employ of Shaw's Garden. Five new members were elected, as follows: F. W. Ude. Jr.. H. G. Ude and Arthur Furbee, of Kirkwood; Joseph Hauser, of Webster Grove, and George H. Frow, St. Louis. All were elected by unanimous vote. Election of Officers. With the regular order of busi- ness transacted, the election of officers took place for president, their being only one candidate. J. J. Beneke was elected by unanimous vote. William Winter and Max Herzog were the can- didates for vice-president. Mr. Win- ter was elected by the first ballot. Otto G. Koenig. for treasurer, and Emil Schray, for secretary, had no opposition and were elected by unani- mous vote. There were six candidates for trustees. After the first ballots were counted J. F. Ammann. A. S. Hal- sted and J. W. Dunford were elected. After the election the annual reports of the secretary and treasurer were read. The report of the secretary showed that the club has flfty-seven members in good standing. The aver- age attendance during the year was fifteen. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $55.22 on hand. J. F. Am- mann, "W. W. Ude and B. W. Guy were appointed a committee to draw up reso- lutions on the death of Theo. Richter. Messrs. Ammann, Halsted and Tesson were appointed a committee to invite the S. A. F. O. H. to hold their next meeting in St. Louis in 1904. this com- mittee to act in Milwaukee. After a big discussion on questions from the box the meeting adjourned, .to meet next month in Edwardsville 111., at J. F. Ammann's place. The meeting will be called on Thursday afternoon, Sep- tember 10, at 2 o'clock, when the in- stallation of officers will take place. A big attendance is expected. After the adjournment Mr. Jablonsky invited the members to partake of lunch, which was spread out on the lawn near the residence. The lunch consisted of al- most anything a man could wish for. Mrs. Jablonsky was assisted by several ladies, among them Mrs. Steidle. All the members, before they left, said they could never forget the kindness extend- ed the club members by Mr. and Mrs. Jablonsky. News Notes We had with us the past week Mr. B. Bshner, of Rice & Co., Philadelphia. He was on his way to Milwaukee, where the firm will make a large display. Henry T. Moon, of W. H. Moon & Co., Morrisville, Pa., was also a visitor. Mr. Moon is here on business connected with the World's Fair. Mr. Wiegand, Jr., of A. Wiegand & Sons, of Indianapolis, Ind., is with us this week. Mr. Wiegand is very much impressed with the progress made by the World's Fair. ST. PATRICK. Utica, N. Y. Florists' Club Meeting. On August 6 about twenty mem- bers of the Utica Florists' Club took the trolley for Little Falls, twenty-four miles east of Utica, to meet at Mr. J. O. Graham's place. One of the best meetings of the Summer was had, ten new names being added to membership, the largest number at one time since the club was started. The question box was again a feature of the meeting. Members have commenced to combine their orders for supplies, and now pro- cure their goods in larger quantities, therefore at lower prices. It was de- cided to hold a field day and clam bake on August 12 at Buchanan's Grove, Deerfleld. After an enjoyable and In- teresting meeting the memhers ad- journed to Mr. Graham's residence, near by, where they were hospitably entertainefl by Mr. and Mrs. Graham. After partaking of the good things, Mr. Hakes, of Ilion, in behalf of the club, thanked the host and hostess very warmly for the entertainment. Field Day. August 12 was the red-letter day of the Utica Florists' Club, and one long to be remembered by everyone who at- tended the field day and clam bake. The weather did not give a promising aspect in the morning, as it was cold and tlireatened rain. But that did not seem to frighten the boys any, for a large number were at the train to meet the Syracuse fiorists,, who had been in- vited as our guests for the day. The Syracuse party arrived at 10 a. m. and were escorted in carryalls to the woods, about three miles out of the city. The chowder was had at noon. The athletic events were all hotly contested, particularly the baseball game. The latter was won by the Utica team, with the score 11 to 5. QUIZ. Shiremanstown, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rupp have re- turned from a week's vacation spent in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mr. Rupp reports that stock is selling extra well, with a fine trade all over the United States. August 2-2. 1903 The Plorists' Exchange 221 Sweet Pea Circuit. The sweet pea circuit for Western and Central New York .and North- ern Pennsylvania considerably en- larged its boundaries the present season. The difeerent exhibitions all had special features. Among the newer sweet peas, Dorothy Eckford excels all the whites, and seemingly leaves little to be desired. It is prac- tically a white Miss Wilmot. Sadie Burpee is too freaky for a commercial white. Lady M. Ormsby Gore, a deli- cately shaded yellow, is an improve- ment over Stella Morse. Sue Earle, blended white, is decidedly distinct in form and substance. Dainty is really exquisite. Mrs. Walter Wright is a good exhibition mauve, and Duke of Westminster is a striking claret and plum purple that shows up great on the exhibition table. Honorable Mrs. Kenyon is best liked in the yel- low class. For bouquet arrangement the most artistic combination was Duchess of Westminster and Admiration. Another good one. Navy Blue, with Honorable Mrs. Kenyon. The largest display was at Livonia, N. T. The Cohocton exhibit included thousands of spikes of the most re- markable gladiolus that I have ever seen displayed anywhere — of the new- est and rarest varieties — of superb quality. Some of the spikes had thirty- six inches of expanded bloom! Mr. Charles Larrowe has the credit of possessing the finest amateur col- lection in the country, embracing the whole gamut of species and choicest varieties suitable for srarden culture. Exquisite, Norma De Childs. Admiral Dewey, Daisy Leland, Deborah, Blanche, Senator Childs, Falconer's Favorite, Striped Banner, Ada, Mrs. Lamance and a large jardiniere of Groff's 1903 gold medal varieties showed off particularly fine. It is a pity that Groff' s best varieties are not named for classification and selection. An unusually large light yellow self and a yellow with scarlet blotched center would be much sought after. While Pierson's fern is distinctive and all that, it was plainly demon- strated that Bostoniensis is not out- classed by it: the Boston fern is the most graceful. E. A. Higgins, the Avoca expert, was strongly in evidence at most of the exhibitions. Hammondsport displayed Hohenzol- lern asters six and seven inches in diameter, full to the center, on three- foot stems. These Summer flower shows clearly demonstrate the educational value of exhibitions in loco. LiA'"onia, Cohocton, Hammondsport, N. T., and Westfield-Mansfleld, Pa., report a financial success 1903. GROVE P. RAWSON. Clacinnati. Wednesday morning I was in Rich- mond, Ind. Charles Knopf met me at the station, and after dinner we started to see the sights. The first place visited was the establish- ment of the B. K. & B. Floral Co., which is under the direct supervision of Mr. Knopf. They have four houses, three of which are 240 feet long, and average about 16 feet wide. The short- •er house is 140 feet long. This house lis planted with chrysanthemums, and Ithey are looking fine. The carnations were more interesting. One house is planted with Richmond Gem, a new 1 scarlet of extra fine color, and a won- derful producer; fine stem, and of good commercial size. They do not claim 'it a fancy, but they do claim that it ■lis easy to grow, and that it will be I a money-maker. It is certainly show- ing up well now. The other sorts grown (here are Mrs. Lawson, Governor Wol- icoti, Dorothy, Floriana. Enchantress ■and Harry Penn. All in fine condi- ;tion', and will soon be producing. I We went to the E. T. Grave plant, land, as usual, their stock of carna- tions and roses are in fine condition. A bench of President McKinley, old plants, in full bloom, was a sight; Dorothy was equally as fine, only, of course, not so good a bloom. E. T. Grave has been rebuilding. Liberty roses are showing up fine; also the sport from Liberty. One house is planted with Bride roses and one with Bridesmaid. Sunrise, and others. 'Prom here we traveled to E. G. Hill Co.'s establishment. As my time was i limited, I had to do this famous place on the run. I found Joey Hill at the end of a hose, giving a pet house of carnations a good drink. I cannot tell you of all the sorts seen here, but I can say that of all the years that I have been calling here I never saw their stock looking so promising. I cannot help calling attention to Adonis. The plants were grand, and well advanced. Their new seedling roses are in fine condition, and the houses of chrysan- themums, including many Australian sorts, look very promising. I also no- ticed that Mr. Hill has a fine lot of seedling chrysanthemums which he is nursing very tenderly. I also saw a house of Pierson ferns that was very handsome. S. A. F. O. H. Delf gation. Our Cincinnati party will be badly strung out. J. A. Peterson and wife leave Sunday night. August Hoff- meister and sister leave Monday morn- ing; the others will follow Monday night. Visitora. Mr. C. S. Ford, of Philadelphia, was in the city Thursday. Chas. Weltz, of Wilmington, was in the city Wednes- day. Adiantnm GeoTgU. At a meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society last Fall, George & Allan were awarded the S. A. F. O. H. medal for the best plant of American origin. This award was made to an Adiantum cuneatum, but a dispute arose, some saying that it was not new. To settle the dispute George & Allan sent Secretary Stewart some of the fronds, which Secretary Stewart in turn sent to Gray Herbarium of the Harvard Botanical Garden, who confirm its dis- tinctiveness. George & Allan will now receive the medal. The name will be "Adiantum cuneatum Georgii." E. G. GILLETT. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies C. C. POLLWOR-TH CO. MrLWAUKEE, WIS. Mention the Florists' Bxehanjre when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florisi 1322 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. M*»nt1r(n thp FlnrlHtw' Eiohanep when wrltlnir. J. STERN & CO. 1928 QERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wax Flowers, Floral Designs, Florists' Supplies. IfentloD tbe Florists* OxdiaQge when wrltlDg. DON'T YOU FORGET SIEBERT'S ZINC NEVER RUST GLAZING POINTS Are Pouitively the Best. Last Forever, Over 9,000 poiinds noTv in use. A sure preventive of glass slipping. Effec- tive on large or small glass. Easy to drive, easy to extract. Two sizes. % and %, 40c. a lb. ; by mall 16c. estra: 7 lbs. for S'2.EiO; 15 Ibs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by Vaughan'8 Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Henry F. Miehell, Co., Philadelphia. Weeber & Don. New Yorli Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Schlegel k. Fottler, Boston, Mass. J. M. McCullough's Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York. Baker & Richards, Seattle, Wash. IfeDtlon the FlorlBta' Excbuis* wbeo writing. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS For CtT f LOWIRS, SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES for tlio pro- gre.'3sivo ami up-to-dato (lorist. Send for our W(!okly quotations on Cut Flowers, our catalogue and circulars on Seeds, Bulbs, Eibbons, and all Florists' Supplies. E.H.HUNT, Wholesaler, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. C. AMLING I The liargest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located ^ Wholesale Cur-Flower House \Tk Chicago 52, 54, 56 RaDdOlph St., CHICAGO, ILL. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Wholesale Dealers and Groweni of CUT FLOWERS 76 WABASH AVE., CHICAQO, ILL. Greenhoutet at HIntdale, III. L. D. 'Phone mt Chicago, Main B>. L. D. Thone at HInidale, No. 10. THE E. F. WINTERSON CO. SuccessOTB to McKJSLiLiAR WINTERSON, WKolesale Commission Jobbers In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies, Manufacturers of Wire Work 45, 47, 49, WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the FlorlBti' Blxchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers- -Per 100 Names and Varletlei Chicago Aug. 11, '03 St. LoulB Aug. IV, '03; Cincinnati Aug. 17, '03 Milwaukee Aug. 4, '03 Detroit Aug. 12, '03 i BEAXJTT, tancy — special 16.00 to 24.00 12.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 4.Q0 to to 6.00 to 10.00 :).U0 to 5.00 to to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 5.00 to to to to .50 to .75 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 to to to 15.00 to to to to 2.00 to 3.00 to to to to to to to to 12.60 !0 to to to to 15.00 10.00 to 12.00 0.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 ...... to to 2.00 to 2.C0 to 3.00 to .... to ... .50 to 1.00 .50 to 1.00 .50 to 1.00 ■ 50 to 1.00 to . to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to ... to 1..50 to 60.00 to to to ...... to .16 1.00 to 3.00 to to to 4.00 to to to to to 16.00 to to to to to to 10.00 to 6.00 to to to to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to to to 20.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 10.00 to to to to to 15.00 12.50 8.00 e'.bo 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 'i'.bo 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 40.b6 '".60 'i'.bo 's'.b'o to 25 00 f " extra to 20 00 " OuUs and Ordinary ... 6.00 to 10.00 1 < < e It Bride, 'Maid, tancy— special.. 6.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 10.00 3.00 to COO to 6.00 n " No. 1 2 •■ No. 2 _ to 3.00 K. A.Victoria Liberty c ( A A 0 D E Q G B I. I P S S 8 T to 60.00 f Interior grades, all colors M I White .60 to .75 1-00 to 1.25 .75 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .75 to 1.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 to .60 2 VABIETIES J Red - ( Yellow and Var, to to ;1.00 n '"S^»rt^i?f^'M Bed ■':::■::; a standard Tar) K YeUow and Var. to DIANTUM .. .75 to 1.00 25.00 to 50.00 to 1.00 40.00 to 60.00 to SPAEAQUS AISIES .60 to 1.00 to .15 3.00 to 4.00 to to .15 2.00 to 3.00 ALAx Leaves ILIES 8.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to to to 4.00 to 5.00 ILT OF THE VALLEY [IQNONETTE— Ordinary Fancy ABOiegus i2'.'5'6 ".15 to to to 12.60 to 16.00 to to .20 10.00 to 12.00 to tevia WEET Peas .10 to .50 to ULIPS lOLETS to to J. B. DEAMUD Successor to Illinois Cut Flower Co. WbolesalG Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 51 and 53 Wabash A've., CHICAGO SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers and Shippers of CUT F=L-OiA£©RS 68-60 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067 All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. JOHN MUNO Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers SI Wa bash Ave. Room 221, Chicago \ Telephone Ct-ntrnl S598. All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt aitentton. HOLTON&HUNKELCO., Wholesale FloriMs and Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGH^ 457 Mllwaakee St.. MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone Main 874. P. 0. Box 103 WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE GKOWEES OF Cut Flow^ers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. E. G. HILL & CO. I WHoiesalc Florists RICHMOND, IND- 222 The Plorists' Hxchange Old English Glazing Putty, For bedding glass in sash or for filling cracks or seams in roof Joints or frames OF GREENHOUSES OR HOT BEDS. Is used in Machine or Bulb. If too thick for bulb thin with a little ^l| Pure Linseed Oil, boiled. makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or fault. So thinned it can be brushed into any crack or leak, making a solid filling. When once set on dry wood it does not heave. MAinjFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY BY HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Foley Floral Fotographs Send for my Floral Album, size 12x11, 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 Florlata' BKchange when writing, "THRIPSCIDE" (BEQIfiTEBBD) GREENHOUSE FUMIfiATING POWDER la the newest and best article on the market to- day for the complete destruction of all insects that infest Greenhouses or Coneervatorles, being a special boon to Rose and Beauty growers and prepared particularly for tbe destruction of Oreen Kly and Xlirlps. There is nothing Injurious in it to plant life, even the most deli- cate fern. It is especially recommended lor Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Smilax, Asparagus, Palms, Ferns, etc., and we claim that Insects will be entirely eradicated when the houses are thoroughly fumigated with this powder. It la put up as follows : lib. Tin Can ...$0.25 I 26 lb. Sealed Box $4.50 6 " " ... 1.00 I 100 " " " 16.50 Send for copy of testimonials. For reference we refer to Messrs. Bassett & Washburn, Hins- dale, 111. Prepared by The Ully-Lllly Chemical Co. and sold by HUNT AVE., CHICAGO E. H. 76-78 WABASH Uantloa the Florlsta' Sichiim vbn wrttlnc. CYPRESS MATERIAL OF ANY DESCRIPTION SEND FOR CATALOGUE Mention the FlorlBts' Exchangg when writing. BflSTOH FL0B18T LEnEJ CO.' MABoUetoreri of FLORISTS' LBTTBRS Dimeniloni of thli box, aa In. lon£ by IS In. wloe and U In. blKh.3uctloni. This wooden box nicely stained and varnlibed, ISxSOxlS made In two section*, one for each tiza Aetter, irlven away with flrst order of 600 letter*. Block Letters, IH or 2 inch size, per 100, $1^00. Script Lettere, $4.00. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadina florists everywhere and for Bale by •U wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. f . McCarthy, Treas. e» Manager. yi^^lSSli, BOSTON, MASS. s4Hiwte/k Uentlon the Florlsta* Bxchmy when wrtOiic. Importers and manufacturers «f REED St KEL-UER, 122 WEST 25th STREET, NE"W YORK FLORrSTS' SUPPLIES, Galax Leaves and all Decora- tive Greens. . . Mentloii the Florlite* Bg^aiif when wrlttng. STANDARD FLOWER POTS. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. Traveling Representative : PHILADELPHIA. PA., JEBBET OITY N.J. D. OCTLEB Eyebsoh, ids Third Ave.. Newark, N. J. LONG ISLAND OITY, N. T. M«»tlo» th. n»tl»tl' ExdMun* wheB wrltlM- NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE reISI&^TIto Wallace Building 6^8^!) 56PineSt.,N.Y. Giiy NEW MANAGEMENT. Telephone Call, 655 John Haebis H. Hatden (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company), - - President EDWAKD MoK. WHITIN&, Ylc6 President and Counsel JOHN E. Walker (Member of the New York Bar), .... Secretary and Treasurer Improved facilities for making collections in all parts of the United States, Canada and Europe. Re- iable reports secured at short notice. Service prompt, trustworthy and efladent. Give us a trial. Mention the Florlsta' Exchauce when writing. CASFEB LIMBACH 6REENII0USE 6USS A BPECIAl.X'r. Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. dOWshington Ave., Slfit Ward, BEltMkaiMM Ba 1929 Oarson St., rlllSDUrgi FUm Mention the Flortota* Bxehange when writing SUMMER rN WINTER By Using Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent sets oar Catalosae. GIBLIN & CO.. ■ Utica. N. T. ^HT NOT Bpy RED POTS OF US? [STANDARD SIZE] Quality — No Better. Carefully Packed in Small Crates. Easy to handle. Price List Free. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. T. Best Pot in the Market. Mention the FloristB* Eschapge when writing. Write FOLEY MFG CO. CHICAGO For Prices Hot Bed Sash GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL Uentlon the Florists* Bxchsnge when wrttlng. "Absolutely Safe and Reliable. Ask your Friends." In the Cyclone's Track works of man and nature are demolished, but the [ DHLDWELi: TaoKS&TOffllilS are unmoved amid flyinj wrecks. More enduring tlian steel is the LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS of the tanks, and the towert are models of rigidity, sim- plicity and strength. They furnish the bes' water supply to greenhouses and gardens The whole story is told plainly and concisely u our catalogue and price list. May we send it ' W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Uentlon ths Horlsts* Exdiuis* when writing For Oreenhonses, Graperies, Hotbeds Conservatories, and all other purposes. Ge our fllgures before buying. Estimates freel; giveo. N. COWEN'S SON, 3«2-94.W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK' Mention tba Florists* Atckanc* wk«n wrltint HOTHOUSE GLASS' ind GREENHOUSE PUTTY t SPECIALTY. C. S. WEBER &. CO. 10 Deabrosses St.. New York- llentlnn tbi* Flnrtau Bxcbanff* wbna wrltlnff I 113 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiW"'™! Uentlon th« Flarlatii* Rtzefaanffft whm writltui A' LL NtRSERYMEN, SEEDS! MEN AND ELORISTS ^^Bise T® m svsnrms «4S Vestry St. NE-W YORK. he Jennings Improved Iron Gutter PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. NT) roE ' SOXJLiES. DILLER, CASKEY & CO., SnccesBorg to JENNINGS BBOS„ S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts.^ Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Flortiti' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS ireenhouse Material CUT AND SPLICED READV FOR ERECTION. HOT BED SASH S. JACOBS & SONS Manufacturers 1365 to 1373 Flusliing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. We Furnish Everytblng for Building. Greenhouse GLASS AT ^WHOIOCX>OOOOOeX}00000000«^> Uentlon the FloiistB* Exchange when writing. & N N H ifl D O < £ •^ V UJ 4) O z i^^b < a: (f) u X LU ^ C/2 c CA) •■■ O LL -J li w ^4^ O o -t-* -*-< >v c 0) L. E ^ D, ^^ a i^H CO «8 o z > X o > 3 e 1-1 < a >- I- ^^ c 4J O o cc ca ^ « aj rt ^ > « cc < f- . Q- _ J= ! G I- o o IT ^ ^ ■y ^ t- ^ -S. CO s. s ^ O sV ■a cc a. o o ,0 "*- o tH ^ 7) *" fe LU £-S ^ a: LU s ^ S IB k; X « o ^ +J 3) tf) Q o a e^ '^' ■*-» *»- «■ o u 9 c o ^ ■a" a> ■w ■q •Sf i^ ^ 5 o o MILrWAUKEE TRADE AWARD WIININERS We are a straight ahoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MBDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENEKAL Vol. XVI. No. 9 NEW YORK, AUGUST 29, J903 One Dollat Pet Year LILIUM HARRISII ^"■S is well-known, we are headquarters for L,iliuiii W^ Harrisii. We have completed filling our early orders, and now offer a limited quantity of late-dug bulbs, which we can supply as long as stock remains unsold. No finer bulbs reach this market — well matured, carefully selected. Packed in cocoanut fibre. 6 to 7-inch bulbs (not 5 to 7's as usually packed), 350 to the case 04.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000 7 to 9-inch biilbs, 300 to the case, 18.00 per 100; 170.00 per 1000 9 to 11-inch bulbs, 100 to the case, €15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000 Full case lots at thousand rates. 5 jser cent, discount for cash with order. For complete List of Bulbs for Winter and Spring Flowering, see our Wholesale List just issued. If you have not received a copy, send for one. F, R. PiERSON Company TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. I CUT STRINGS, 8 FEET LONG, 50 CTS. EACH. CRAFTED ROSE PLANTS Bride Bridesmaid 4 inch, $20.00 per J 00. 2% inch, $J2.00 per J 00. OWN ROOT STOCK SOO Bride \ , . u ..n. 1000 Bridesmaid ' "^^' ^'''' ^' ^'°- W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERING Cold Storage Lilium Longiflorum. Sound and solid, 7-9 in. bulbs, 300 in a box, $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. One whole ease at 1000 rates. ;rmuda lily bulbs. 3-leg brand harrisii. harrisii- regular stock The best and cleanest stock In Bermuda. Grown especially for us, carefully selected, graded and packed; thoroughly ripened bulbs. Per 100 1000 5-7 inch bulbs, 400 fn a case $5.00 $40.00 7-9 " " 200 •• 9.00 80.00 9-11 " " 100 " 17.00 160.00 Ab usually sold, good sound bulbs, fully up to size. Offered by most dealers as selected stock. Per 100 1000 5-7 inch bulbs, 400 In a case $3.00 $28.00 9-11 " " lOO " 14.00 135.00 Case lots at 1000 rates LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. BERMUDA GROWN Per 100 Per 1000 5-7 Inch bulbs, 400 in case $3.00 S28.00 7-9 " •■ 200 ■' 7.00 6S.00 MIGNONETTE. C. & B. CO, SPECIAL STOCK, the finest strain for the N. T. Market, trade pkt., $1.00 ; J/a trade pkt., 60c. CINERARIA. Grandiflora, Giant Prize strain ) Per tr. pkt., Dwarf " " " ( $1.00; Stellata, fine for florists' window f y^ ^r. pkt., display ) 60c. SWEET PEAS FOR XMAS. Christmas, standards, pink wings, i Oz., 15c.; pure white, -y^ lb., 20c.; Mont Blanc, pure white, \ lb., 7Sc. The above are the only sorts which force successfully under glass, CYCLAMEN SEED. From crop saved by the most renowned English grower; no better strain procurable. Alba Perfecta, pure white, very large, Aigburth Crimson, best crimson. Crimson King, Princess Hay, pure white tipped rose, Choicest Hixed, 100 seeds, $1.25; 1000 seeds, $10.00. GLUGAS & BODDINGTON CG. 8i2-8!iGteenwioh St, »•;• New York Gily Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS B. & A. SPECIALTIES BOSTON FERN 2i«in $5.00 per 100 3m.-3>^ in... 7.60 ■ - 4 in 10.00 GOOD VAIUE, AXI, BENCU- GROTVN, FOR THE FOLLOW- ING SIZE FOTS : 4>^ln.-5in $15.00 per 100 51n.-5>^in 25.00 " " 30.00 ' •• FERNS IN FLATS. 110 small clumps of Ferns which can be divided into many. divided as follows : $2.00 per flat. Varieties eaually Adiantam Cuneatuxu Pteris Adlantoides Fteris Bastata Pteris Serrulata Compacta Pteris Cretica Albo-lineata Pteris Gilberti Pteris Sieboldi Pteris Mayii Aspidinm Tsussimense Ijastrea Aristata PALMS 1500 IN ALL SIZES. ASK FOR PRICES. ARAUCARIA- p^, ^^^ £xcelBa, i^ in. -5 In, pots, about 10 in. high . $ 6.00 '* S in.-ein.,5 in. pots, about 12 in. high , *' 6 in. pots, about 12-15 ins. high .... Compacta, 10in.-12in " 6 in. -7 in. pots, about 15 in. high, extra fine $2.00 each Glanca, 5 in. -6 in. pota. 12 in. high $9.00 per doz. 13 feet and 9.00 12.00 9.00 a general line of smaller sizes. Our stock consists of many thousand specimens from i For prices refer to former issue on front page of this paper. EVERGREENS inAII sizes and Varieties. Asparaens Plnmosas Manns, 3 in., ready lor larger pots, $8.00 per 100 ; Sin., fine lor planting out. $20.00 per 100. „ ^ „ Should you still be short in Azaleas Jor next Fall delivery, write us. TVe can give you 20 per cent. Van der Cruyssen. GARDENXA VEITCHII, 9 in. pota, per dot, $6.00; 7 in. pots, per doz., $12.00. CINERARIA HYBRIDA STELLATA, ^^foo.^" PRIMULA OBGONICA, ^oopenoo. These are two items in which j-ou should invest. HYDRANGEA Otabsa and Thomas Hogg. Very fine decorative plants, 14 In. tubs, $2.&0 and $3.50 each. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, $10.00 per 100. SPECIMEN ENGLISH IVY,6-7ft.. $1.00 each. BOXWOOD, in Standard, Pyramid. Globe and Clipped forma ; all sizes. Ask for Prices. FALL BULBS Dutch, Frenct and Japanese Ail Kinds. We are pleased at all times to receiv* vlfiitors at our Nurseries most Interestine stock in the country. "' " "*^" "^ We have 75 acres pUnted witb Oe Ask for Fall Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Uentlon the Floriits* Exduuic* when wrltinff. 226 The Plori-sts' Exchange SURE DEATH To All Forms of Parasites MII//~JTppr|W Liquid preparation, eco- liirVV^ 1 LL^H« nomical, and simple to use. Five quarts equal one ton steins. Pints, $1.50. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK, Convenient fumigation, easily handled, very effective, causing no injury to the most delicate plant life, 75 cts. per box of 12 rolls, by mail. rr f\Tt IK t-^ r^ f\ rMlCT" Good old-fashioned black stuff, the kind I UtSALiL/U UUOl. that kills, 100 pounds, $2.00. i-r>f\n n r^f^r\ cr IT IVI C Only pure Havana kind, clean and free I UtjAL«l>U oICLImO. from rubbish, 100-pound bale, $1.25. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York Mention tba Florlats' Bxehtnge when writlnc. MIGNONETTE SEED Selected seed from Allen's Defiance stock, $1.00 per packet. Selected seed from May's stock, 25ctB. per pkt. ; $3.00 per ounce. Perfectly clean seed, having been picked over by hand. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Uention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. CALLA BULBS. % to 1 In. dlam $1.75 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000 lln. tol>iin " .... 3.00 per 100; 28.00 per 1000 l>ito2 1n. " .... 6.50 per 100. 2 In and over " .... 7.60 per 100. Send for Trade List and Catalogue. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal. Ifentlon the riorlstB* Bxcbanffa when wrltlnv. HEADQUARTERS FOR GLADIOLI SPIKES Quality and Quantity on Short Notice. Write for Prices. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, - Floral Park, L. I. Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing, LILY OF THE VALLEY FROM ICE HOUSE The best Berlin Pips in the marliet. Per 1000, S15.00 ; case lots of 2500, $35.00. F^ERWS IW FLATS In the leading varieties, per fiat of 110 clumps, $2.00. Prices en all Fall and Winter Bulbs, Plants and Roots Cheerfully Given by F. W. O. 5CHMITZ, Prince Bay, N.Y. Uentloo the Florists* Bxtdiange when writing. IH^n - -^ Jf^' MU^ M mm .|jSfe^> P M K ^pgfKii W^£ ij^ ^yB y^H^Fi P»^5«iiJ^ ^.m ik^"... . j^i View of section of field our Lilium Harrisii LATE DUG WELLRIPENED STOCK LILIUM HARRISII The best authorities concede late dug bulbs are more healthy and force better than early dug stock. We received this week the finest lot of BERMUDA HARRISII that have come from the Island this year, thoroughly ripened, grown and selected by our grower. It you have not purchased, or have room for more, be sure and try our quality. Special low prices quoted on application. We are STRICTLY HEADQUARTERS on all Forcing and Bedding Bulbs, Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus, Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips and Narcissus. Send us your list to figure on. Write for catalogue. VAUOHAN'S SEED STORE, '%^il^" New York S. & W. CO.'S SPEGIIIL STBfllllS LARGE-FLOWERING CINERARIA. Trade pkt. 1-64 oz. James' Giant Prize Strain 90 50 f 2 00 S. & W. Co.'s Grandiflora, lai^e fl owered.prize varieties, splendid mixed ". . . . CUJEBABIA. S. & W. Co.'s Grandiflora Alba, white S. & W. Co.'s Grandiflora Incar- nata, flesh var S. & W.Co.'s Grandiflora Eermesina, lai^e flowers, rich crimson S. &. W. Co.'s Grandiflora Fin de Siecle, rose varieties S.& W. Co.'s Grandiflora Sanguinea, blood red. 50 50 200 !00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., NEW YORK. BRANCH STORE, 404 EAST 34th STREET. Mention the Florlat.' Exchange when writing. miLLII BDIBS NOW READY THEY ARE FINE THIS SEASON 1 inch In diameter $2.50 $20.00 1 to IVi Inches In diameter 3.50 30.00 F. O. B. your city. GIllFORNIl CMNITION GO. K,OOIU:i8, CAI«. UentloD the Florists* Bxchanga when writing. CROP 1903 PAPiSV, Snperb mixed, unexcelled, a oz., 750.; oz., $5.00. CIMERARIA, Dwarf, finest mtxea, pkts. 60c. aniJ $1.00. CINERARIA, Tall, finest mixed, pkts., 60c. and $1.00. BEI.I.IS PEREMNI8. Giant Red, 'MTblte and Plnli, pkts., 25c. ; >i oz., 40c. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. II lei! BULBS FOR Wlntei Foiclog write for special prices James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Meptlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. "Huge iewels of velvet and gold." Boston Transcript, the flnest strain in cultivation, either here or abroad: trade packages at $1.00 each. Also plants for sale, S5.00 per 1000. DENYS 2IRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GET THE BEST MUSHROOM SPAWN ^ New importation of choice spawn, which was made especially" for us. by the most experi- enced and reliable manufacturer in Eng- land, and can be relied upon. PRICES. Per 100 lbs $6.00 Per 1000 lbs 55.00 250 lbs. and over at the 1000-lb. rate. Dreer*8 Special mnsbroom Circular Free HENRY A. DREER, ''ph^!"^!;." Mention the Florists* Bxcbange when writing. The finest Giant Pansies ever offered to the trade and at lowest prices. Pansy Trlmardeau, very large, 500 seeds, 25c.: 1 oz., $4.00. Benary's Non Plus Ultra, 600 seeds, 25c.; H oz., $1.50. Masterpiece, new class of blotched pansies, with large blooms, fancy rich colors, 500 seeds I6c.: 1 oz., $3.00. Faust, or King of the Blacks, 600 seeds, 15l-.; 1 oz., $3.00. Candidis- sima alba pura. Snow Queen or Snowflake, satiny white, very fine, 500 seeds, 50c.: H oz., $2.50. Car- dinal, new brilliant red, 500 seeds, 25c. ; H oz., $2.00. Emperor Frederick. 500 seeds, 15c.: 1 oz., $3.00. Fairy Queen, 500 seeds, 15c.; H oz., $1.50. Golden Yellow, fine spotted, excellent, ^ery distinct color, 500 seeds. 2-5c.; H oz., $2 00. Purple Violet, large flower, very fi.ne, 500 seeds, I5c.; i< oz., $1.50. Giant Adams, beautiful, 500 seeds, 30c.; H oz., $1.50. Bridesmaid, new white, shining, 500 seeds, 40c,; J4 oz , $2.50. Golden Queen, pure yellow, 500 seeds, 40c.; J-ioz.,$2.50. FBIMUIiA. flrst quality, trade packet, 50c. CINERARIA grandiflora, lai^e flowering, prize varieties, trade packet, 60c. With every ounce of Pansy Seed we give one trade packet of Primula or Cineraria. Cash i\'ith order or C. O D. CARL E. TAU8E. IS South Broad St., TRENTON, N.J. Uention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3.50. Ready. Write for sample pages. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 Duane Street, N. Y. PANSIES Uention tbe Florists' Bxctasnge when writlnc. XXX PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE. Ready for 3-lnch pots. Well known as the finest large-floweiing fringed varieties grown. Single and Double, named or mixed, §2.00 per 100; extras added liberally CYCLAMEN CICANTEUM. Finest mixed, strong, 21/2 in., »4.00 per 100. P„: ._. „_._._ ^.........J IMPROVED CHINESE, finest grown large-fiowerlng fringed. Kl 111 irOS6 0660 slngleanddouble,fltteenvarletle3mlxed,500seeds,$1.00; ■■■■■■^^*'^' ^^^^^^*'" bait pkt., 60 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. ; per oz., 14.00 ; highly praised by our nmny florist customers. «W 6OO Seeds of GIANT "Mme. PERRET" added to every $1.00 pkt. of aiant Pansy Seed. Daisy. Finest Double Giant, pure white and rose, mixed or separate, 1000 seeds, 26o. CYCLAMEN QIQANTEUiH. Finest Giants, mixed, 200 seeds, $1.00; y, pkt., 50o. CINERARIA. Finest large flowering dwarf, mixed, 1000 seeds, 50 cts. Cash. All packets contain liberal extra count of seeds. JOHN F. RUPP, '^^^iSSJJs^eS,^ Shiremanstown, Pa. Veatlon ths Florists' Bzchance wben writlnc. Augaat 29, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 227 NEW CROP GIANT PANSIES THE WORLD'S SEVEN WONDERS Per 1500 Per 3000 Per seeds seeds oz. Bue:not*s Superb Blotched, large flowers with broad blotches and rare colors $0.35 $0.60 $4.00 Ca98ier'8 Giaut Itlotched, the largest of the blotched sorts, a very rich and effec- tive strain .30 .50 3.50 Giant Trimardeau (Improved), enormous flowers, of vigorous, compact habit and rich colors 15 .25 1.00 Masterpiece, a remarkable giant blotched strain, with ruffled flowers of Kreatsubstance .30 .50 3.50 Beuary'8 Non Plus Ultra, a giant strain of rare merit and great diversity of rich colors .35 .60 4.00 Madame Ferret (grown by Lucien Perret, the introducer), a magmificent giant strain of rare excellence, very early, vigorous, and rich combination of colora 30 .50 3.50 JOHNSON & STOKES' KINGLY COLLECTION PANSY Years of painstaking care have been expended on this Kingly Strain of Giant PausieB to bring it to its present high standard of perfection, until it now stands without a rival among the world's best productionB. Per 1000 seeds, 30 eta.; 2000 seeds, 50ct8.; 5000 seeds, $1.00; per ounce, $5.00. JOHNSON & STOKES. 217 and 219 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa MmMod the Flortota' Eichange when wriUng. Giant Flowering American Sliow Pansy The very best strain for forcing. Trade pkt., 26c.; per oz., $12.00. Calceolaria and Cin- eraria, "W. & D'8.» extra selected strain, per pkt., 50c. Dracaena Indivisa, per oz., 40c, Smilax Seed, per oz., 36c. HrCCDEQ fi. IIAII »EEO MERCHANTS IffCCDCn tf UUII9 and GBOVTERS 114 Gbambers St., NEW^ YORK. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADEIUPHIA. Blue Iiist of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit :::::::: Uentinn tbe Florlatfi' Excbanee when wrltlEUE. Established 1802. FLORISTS are Invited to send for oar ANNUAL TRADE LIST OF BULBS Jnst Publlslied. NEW CROP Thorburn's Superb Pansy and Madame Perret Pansy NOW READY. Cycas Revoluta Stems. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York LONGIFLORUMS HAKRISII, FREESIAS, OXALTS, CALLAS, now ready for delivery. Annual Trade List of Bulbs sent on application. W.W RAWSDN& GO ,^^: Boston, Mass. 13 and 13 Faneoil HaU Square. Mention the Florlatg' Eichange when writing. CALLAS AND FREESIAS XHOROUGHLV CURHD. Callas, 1 to IV^ in, in diameter, §2.75 per 100, Callas, monsters, 2% to 3 in. In diameter, 7 to 11 in. in length, $35.00 per 100. Freesias, % in. and up, fine 'grade, $2.75 per 1000. Above prices delivered your city. Cash with order. Germain Seed Co./^^;\'SI;J^S- MentloD the Flortaf Brchange when wrttlag. HUBERT & CO.'S GUERNSEY BULBS ARF THE BEST FOR FORCING lOOO Narcissus, Double Von Slon , $11.00 " Poeticus Ornatns 4,75 Freesia, Befracta Alba, true 6.50 " Leichtlinli Major 7.50 SnoTTdrop, large, single 3.75 Delivered free at New York, duty paid, top size; smaller sizes, lower prices. Write to-day for com- plete list. N. LE PAGE, 46 S. 1 2th Ave., Mount Vernon, N. Y. BULBS For forcing and planting out, in large or small quantities; prime quality, care- fully packed. NARCISSUS in selected first sizes, all popular varie- ties, also in large quantities for planting, in all sizes, per ton or per 1000. TULIPS and LILIUM CANDIDUM Quotations and terms for August and September shipment per return mall from W. H. PACEY, Wisbech, England Mention the Florists' Bxchaoge when writing. JAPAN BAMBOO STAKES The most durable. Indispensable for tying Chrysanthemums, l.ilies, Roses, Dahlias. The stakes are six feet long, and we offer in bundles of 100 $0 76 600 $3 OO 2000 $9 00 300 2 00 1000 5 00 4000 16 00 10,000 $37 60 AN UNEQUALLED CHANCE TO SECURE THE FINEST GRADE LILIUM HARRISII True Harrisli, clean, plump ; tiest stock grown In Bermuda. Only the price is small, as we want to bring this tira.tid before our customers. We are confident that they will always call for it. Per 100 Per 1000 7x9 $7 00 $65 00 9 xll 14 00 I at 1000 rates. Stock Is limited. JUonslOornm will be scarce. Secure your EaeterLlly Bulbs. READY: Freesia, Calla, Cyclamen, Oxalls. ll.l"BERfiER & CO., 47BarcIaySt.,NEW YORK IfentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 Per 1000 5x7 $3 00 ¥38 00 6x7 4 50 40 00 25 at 100 rates ; FOR SALE CALIFORNIA NURSERY CO., NILES. Cal. MeptloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOXWOOD Boxwood of all sizes for Fall planting. Small Evergreens and Boxwood for Window Boxes. Fall Wholesale List now ready. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N.J. MICDELL'S SUPERIOR CYCLAMEN NEW CROP NOW READY Michell's Superior Strain ^'„".M'.=ii? a'^S ing specialist In Eogland. We are confident that this stocic cannot be surpassed. A trifle hieher in price, but quality counts. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum In 4 coIorR, wliite. ro?e, red. white, dark nye, $1.00 per 101 seeds : *!).II0 per 1000 seeds. Splendid mix- ture, superior strain, 80c. per 100 seeds ; 18.00 per 1000 seeds. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum A splendid strain, i?rown by upecialiRts In Germany, in 4 colorK, red, wliite, rose, wbite, dark eye, 75c, per 100 aeedH ; $G.OO per 1000 seeds. Finest mixture, above strain, 60c. per 100 seeds ; *5.00 per 1000 eeeds. For complete list of Seeds and Bulbs send for our new Wliolesaie List. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 1018 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS And Other Bulbous Stock The Jessamine Gardens, Uentlno tho Floriots* Glxohenfire when WTltlDK- JESSAMINE, FU. PANSIES FLOWERED AND BU6NGT Given satisfaction past 23 years. My own grow- ing. Mixed Seed, 34 oz., $1.00; loz.,$3.50. Plants, 76c. per 100; ?i.00 per 1000. Gerani- ums, La Soleil, J. Viaud, Dryden, Cleary, J. Doyle, Aiibe, etc. New Begonias, Alter- nanthera and Coleus, §1.60 per 100. All plants are from soil, stocky. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange whea writing. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN KrO'\7Cr <::>xToj^ SOOCI Saved from finest stock. Largest flowering, beautiful colors. Finest mixed, 3000 seeds, ?1.00 : Kpkt.,50c.; loz., $5.00:2oz.,$9.00: 3oz., $12.00. Blue, black, red, white and yellow, in separate colors, 50c. per pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Soufhporf, Conn. Lock box 254. Grower Of the Finest PansleB. UentloD tbe rioiiBts' Bsdiange whei writing. PANSY SEED ROEMER'S EXTRA SELECT SUPERB GIANT PRIZE PANSY SEED. My Own Growing, New 1903 Crop. Price, mixed seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; H oz., $1.50; a oz., $2.60; 1 oz., $5.00; H lb., $14.00; H lb., $25.00; 1 lb., $50.00. Cash with Order. Plants Keady September 1. PETER BROWN, Pansy Seed Grower, LANCASTER, PA. Uentlon the Florlste' Exchange when writing. KENTIA SEEDS Belmoreana, Forsteriana. Freeh Seed. Direct Importation. $3.50per 1 000, $30.00 per 10,000. Jackson & Perkins Co. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Uentlon tha Florlati' Exchange when writing. ■!____- 0»^J World's Fair Mixture. Pansy Seed. s?«op SHELtKOAD GREENHOUSE SEED CO., Grangre P. O., Baltimore, Md. Seeti Tratie RegoHL AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld, Conn., pres- ident; J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O., first vice-president; C. N. Page, Des Moines, la., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., secretary and treasurer; W. W. Templin, Calla, O., as- sistant secretary. BOSTON.— S. B. Dicks, of Cooper, Taber & Co., London, who Is in tliis country on his annual tour of the American seed firms, is now lying In the Massachusetts General Hospital here, where he was operated on Sun- day. August 23, for appendicitis. The doctors say the operation is successful, and anticipate a happy outcome. Mr. Diclcs is resting quietly. We shall keep the trade advised of his condition from time to time, and wish for our friend a speedy recovery. Mr. Dicks' son, George H., is now on his way to the United States, and is expected to arrive in New York Sep- tember 5. Shortly after his arrival he will take up his father's work in this country until such time as the latter has sufficiently recovered to undertake it himself. WETHERSFIELD. CONN. — Seed crops here are yet in an uncertain state; present conditions, however, are slightly more favorable than In early August. Nearly all crops are late, so that the outcome on sweet corn, to- mato, pepper and vine seeds depends al- together on the Fall weather. Crops cannot be large in any event, and If cold nights continue and frosts come early this section will suffer severely. On onion, beet, carrot, etc.. there are fairly good prospects. The crop of onion bulbs, however, Is rather poor. Englisli Seed Crops. Already some of the principal Eng- lish seed growers have made up their estimates as to the conditions and pros- pects of many of the crops; one of them has recently advised his contract cus- tomers that he expects to make the de- liveries on contract orders about as follows: Cabbage, all head. Radish, China "Winter Bose, 75 per cent. Beet, The Stinson. Carrot, Chan- tenay and Guerande, 60 per cent. Beet, Crimson Globe. Detroit Dark Red, Dewlng's Early Blood, Eclipse and Crosby's Egyptian. Cabbage, Charles- ton Wakefield, All Seasons, Late Flat Dutch. Surehead and Mammoth Rock Red. Carrot. Danver's Half-long Stump and Long Orange. Turnip, 228 The Florists' Hxchange 400,000 California Privet and more than 400 Tari- etles of HARDY ORNA- MENTAL STOCK. HIRAM T, JOeyiES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N. J. MeptloD the FlorlBts- Exchange when wrlttpg. Golden Ball, Golden Stone and Amber Globe Green-top, 50 per cent. Beet, Columbia, Egyptian and Swiss Chard. Cabbage, Henderson's ■ Early Summer and Early Flat Dutch, 30 per cent. Beet, Early Blood Turnip and Ed- mand's. Cabbage, Red Dutch Pickling. Sage, Broad-leaved. 20 to 25 per cent. Cabbage, Succession, 15 per cent. Cabbage, Winnigstadt. Radish, Long Black Spanish, 10 per cent. Cabbage, Warren Stonemason, 6 per cent. A few sorts are reported to be total failures, including Golden Self-blanch- ing celery and White Milan turnip. It is expected that other varieties usually grown on contract, but not mentioned in this list, will be delivered in full. Considering the unfavorable reports that have been sent out from time to time from England, these estimated percentages are fairly encouraging. Holland Seed Crop Report. Sluis & Groot, seed growers and mer- chants, Enkhuizen, Holland, have sent out the following report relative to the firm's seed crops: In a general way a good many of the plantations of bien- nials, such as cabbages, swedes, etc., got lost before the Winter owing to the heavy frost, which set in very early and suddenly and in consequence many plants did not run to seed. Moreover, the cold weather of May and the early part of June have not at all favored the development of the plants. Only if the present cold weather continues we hope to have a crop above a middling one for certain articles. Cauliflower.— Stands well; it is too early yet to judge the crop. White cabbage, red cabbage. — A great deal has been lost before the Winter and in consequence of the quick and unhealthy development of the plants we cannot expect more than a middling crop and many varieties will not even yield an average one. Savoy, Brussels sprouts, borecole. — Generally speaking, these are better than the white and red cabbages. They are partly good and partly less satis- factory. Many plantations were de- stroyed before Winter, so that we await a small crop. Turnips have been nearly entirely de- stroyed by the Winter. The few plants, which have resisted, look promising. Swedes stand rather well. Kohlrabi is a middling crop. Mangel-Wurzel, sugar beet, beet.~The greater part has been destroyed by frost. The remain- der looks very well. Carrot.— Although there are some empty places in the plantations we hope to obtain a pretty good crop. Parsnips and Scorzonera are good. Corn salad.— This article promises partly a good crop and partly a mid- dling one. Radish.— Some plains suffered from insects. As for the rest the crop looks promising until now. Spanish radish.— Many plants have perished during the Winter and the re- mainder promises an average crop. Onion and garlic bulbs stand well; celeriac Is middling: parsley, good; borage, small crop; chervil, average crop; spinach, a little backward, but stands well until now; peas, look well as a whole. Cucumbers, dwarf beans, running beans, have just started growing and look well; English beans, look promis- ing. - As regards flower seeds the contin- ued cold weather in the month of May has more or less interfered' with most of our crops, but particularly with those of flower seeds. Although most items have been backward for a long time, many sorts have recovered since favor- able weather set in. so that as a whole present prospects are pretty good. Antirrhinum, calliopis and cam- panula stand well. Candytuft.— Some plains have badly suffered from insects, the rest stands well. Centaurea look promising. Convolvulus looks pretty well, but there are only few plantations. Dianthus, eschscholtzia, gypsophila, helichrysum, lobelia, show a good stand. Mimulus stands very well. Mignonette.— Owing to the cold Spring weather we had an insufficient growth of the seed and consequently an uneven stand. Crop will be hardly middling. Myosotis promises an average crop; nasturtium stands partly very well and is partly a little backward, except the Tomi Thumb varieties, which leave much to be desired. Nemophila is middling. Papaver and petunia promise a good crop. Phlox Drummondi and rhodanthe look prom- ising. Stocks. Virginian, will probably give a good crop. Sweet peas, too early yet to jiidge the crop. Ten- week- Stocks stai;d very well. Verbena and viola look piomising. Wallflower is very good. Notes from Holland. With the exception of the late ripen- ing Polyanthus narcissus and some of the English and Spanish iris varieties, the general crop of bulbs has now been lifted, and if it was not for the un- usual long spell of wet weather, pre- venting the proper drying and curing of them, they might all be ready for shipment at the usual time. However, as it is the miserable state of the weather is interfering seriously, and unless dry weather should set in soon bulbs will be ready for shipment much later than usual. As regards the re- sults of the crop, former reports have proved to be fully justified, and with the exception of some of the narcissus, prices of nearly all bulbs have gone up very sharply, and many sorts of tulips and hyacinths are not to be got at any price, the crop having been a complete failure in such cases. Lilium and dielytra have suffered very severely from the flying storm we had some weeks ago, and many fields looked as if an army had gone over them and the results need not be further described. — Horticultural Trade Journal. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. PETERSON NURSERY, CHICAGO.— Surplus List of Peonies. NIMMO & BLAIR, DUNEDIN.— List Of Novelties in Garden Seeds. SBARL & SONS. SYDNEY. N. S. W.— Price List of Palm Seeds. W. W. i3-\RNARD & CO.. CHICAGO.— Wholesale Li.-t i F Bulbs. Seeds, Florists' Supplies, etc. illustrated. ELM CITY IIOTISERY CO.. NEW HA- VEN, CONN. — Price List of Herbaceous Plants. Nursery Stock, etc. HOSSLACH & ROUMANVILLE. ST. RBMY-DB-PROVENCE. FRANCE.— List of Ve.^etable and Flower Seeds. THE ERASER NURSERY. HUNTS- VILLE, ALA. — Wholesale Price List of Fruit and other Trees, Ornamental AUL'T-HUET & A. COLOMBE, USSY. CALVADOS. PRANCE.— List of Fruit Tree Stocks. Trees, Ornamental Shrubs and Evergreens. H. H. HER GBR & CO.. NEW YORK.— Illustrated Price List of Japanese and other Plants and Bulbs. Seeds, etc.; also Price List of California Bulbs. OTTOLANDBR & HOOFTM.\N. BOS- KOOP. HOLLAND.— Wholesale Trade List of Specialties, including Rhododen- drons, Azaleas, Peonies, Roses, etc. GEN EVA NEW YORK W. ^ T. SMITH CO. Field Grown ROSES and CLEMATIS, ORWAMENTAL TREES SHRUBS and VINES. FRUIT TREES. "Wholesale Trade Cataloirue on application. F ^. F. NURSERIES arr Wholesale TREES AND PLANTS ^^ f^ull assortment Tra